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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000536_COMPLIANCE_20101129STORMUVATER DIVISION CODING SHEET PERMIT NO. �S 00 Cj3 DOC TYPE ❑FINAL PERMIT ❑ MONITORING INFO ❑ APPLICATION *COMPLIANCE D OTHER DOC DATE [] Z(Xfl I 1 2 YYYYMMDD Larsen, Cori _.._— FL0f t-*?-ZO �S i'�►✓M'ri�+�'17 / From: John SIch [JOHN@FLOORAZZO.COM] Sent: Monday, November 29. 2010 12;09 PM To: Larsen, Cory Subject: Floorazzo storm water permit Cory, I'm late getting this e-mail to you. Sorry. The factory has been very slow and I've been out of town trying to sell some product so we can stay open. I did find some work and Floorazzo will be able to remain open at least through the first week in February of 2011. After that we might be forced to close down and wait for the construction industry to return to normal. We are trying hard to have that not happen, but we are just not sure. I can no longer pay Harvey Harmon to do the EPA engineering for the business, I'm the only engineer left on site, so I'll complete the request for the storm water permit. Please correspond only to me about the issues you are having with the Floorazzo site. SW -3 . While he was still consulting he suggested we ask that the sample from the drain near the road be removed from the O plan. Harvey thought the normal road runoff would make the test fail all of the time and never be under our control. We have made a viable plan for dealing with the sludge generated on site. One we can afford to implement. ch r" Please give me a call to discuss what should be one next. I'm in town for the next two weeks. My cell phone number is 336-302-5737. Thank you, John Sich Owner, Floorazzo Je-d • J! � v1'f � r � d r �+. � P %t.d s ( �f Ut' $-' � u -. a � d L7 � I vl.�`�-�. t N.,9L Larson, Gory *-C&yi?-4V" . f &kWA45%R 2-� 2 From: John Sich [JOHN@FLOORAZZO.COM] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:16 PM To: Larson, Cory Subject; FW: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Hi Cory, This is the last note I received from Harvey on the issue. I wish I could just raise prices by the 15K needed or "figure out how to fund the work" as he suggests. However, we can not raise prices and the funding will not happen until the volume picks up. Please give me a call. John Sich 336-302-5737 From: Harvey Harman[mailto.harvey.harman@gmall.com] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 8:02 AM To: John Sich Subject: Fwd: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit John, The main comment I wound-rrecommend you make to Cory is that you request that you not have to do the 24 hour acute toxicity test. T of the stormwater discharge points you are testing are storm drains in the roadway and so the primary pollutants going into them are from the road. The main test from Floorazzo is to verify styrene is not migrating from the plant into these drains. [ W4 This stormwater permit is required and you not having it to date has given you some slack time for something that is a requirement. You will need to do the long list of requirements listed, so you will need to have a person paying attention to these items and making sure you are within compliance. I think you should plan on budgeting $10,000-$15,000 per year for keeping within compliance once the updates are in place. Just roll this cost into one of the costs of doing business. Also, you will need to institute the improvements that have been talked about regarding seperating out the sludge and keeping it away from the stormwater. You have to figure out how to fund this work, but it needs to be done. ("V I51 Those are my suggestions. Email your comments to Cory today (Monday). Thanks Harvey ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Harvey Harman <harvey.harmanamgmail.com> Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 7:53 AM Subject: Fwd: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit To: John Sich <John@,,floorazzo.com> ----------- Forwarded message --___-_--- From: Larsen, Cory <cory.larsennncdenr_gov_> Date: Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM Subject: RE: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit To: Harvey Harman <harvey.harm an u,gmai1.eom> Cc: John Sich <John(a)tloorazzo.com> We allow 30 days from receipt of the draft to submit comments. Because of the changes, I can allow for another 30 days from today to submit comments. Then we consider all comments, revise as necessary, and issue the final perinit about 2 weeks after the comment period closes. Let's say November 14'h is the new comment deadline. Agreeable? From: Harvey Harman [mailto:harve .harrnan a rrnail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:07 AM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: John Sich Subject: Re: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Thanks Cory, I know there is specified comment period that Floorazzo can respond before the permit becomes permanent. What will that timeline be related to this permit? Many thanks. --Harvey On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Larsen, Cory <cory.larsen(@,nc_denraov> wrote: Harvey, I believe I may have forgotten to email you a copy of the draft permit when I sent the hardcopy to John. Here is a copy for your review. Please note there have been two changes from the version that Jolm received which I've incorporated based on comments from the Regional Office. The first change is to require analytical monitoring for styrene but without a benchmark value to compare to (just monitoring). The second change is found under the Compliance Schedule in Part III Section A to provide containment of styrene materials within 120 days of the effective permit date. I've also attached a PDF of the original draft with cover letter and appendix. Sony for my mistake in not copying you earlier as I had intended. Cory From: Larsen, Cory Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:50 AM To: 'Harvey Harman' Cc: John Sich Subject: RE: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit The hardcopy will go to John and l will email a copy to you Harvey if that is acceptable. From: Harvey Harman [mailto:harveyharman@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:48 AM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: John Sich Subject: Re: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Thanks Cory. Also, send a copy to me at 1108 Callicutt Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Many thanks. --Harvey On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Larsen, Cory <cory.larsetl(c)ncdenr.gov> wrote: i have been waiting to hear back from Vicki but will have to call her today. The draft will go out sometime this weck after we talk. Cory From: Harvey Harman [mailto:harvey•liartnan(o)gmait.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 4:52 PM To: Larsen, Cory Subject: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Dear Cory, Let me Know when you will be sending out the Draft for the Stormwater Permit for Floorazzo Tile in Siler City. Many thanks. Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harvey.harman cggmail.com wwwwww. WalkSoftl OnTheEarth.com 3 Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, liarvey.harmanrawnaii.com www.WalkSoftly0tiTheEartli.com Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harvey.harman(�_D -nail.com www.WaIkSoftlyOnTheEarth.com Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harvey.harmanAgmail.com www.WalkSoftlyOnTheEarth.com Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harvey.harman &gmail,com www.WalkSoftlyOnTheEarth.com Larsen, Cory From: Harvey Harman [harvey.harman@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:25 AM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: John Sich Subject; Re: Floorazzo Slormwater Permit Great. Thanks for the added time. --Harvey On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Larsen, Cory <cory.larsenRncdenr.ov> wrote: We allow 30 days from receipt of the draft to submit comments. Because of the changes, I can allow for another 30 days from today to submit comments. Then we consider all comments, revise as necessary, and issue the final permit about 2 weeks aver the comment period closes. Let's say November 14" is the new comment deadline. Agreeable? From: Harvey Harman[mailto:harvey.liarman[aDpmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:07 AM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: John Sich Subject: Re: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Thanks Cory, I know there is specified comment period that Floorazzo can respond before the permit becomes permanent. What will that timeline be related to this permit? Many thanks. --Harvey On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Larsen, Cory <cory.larsen(c_r�.,nedenr,&ov> wrote: Harvey, 4A441,4 I believe I may have forgotten to email you a copy of the draft permit when I sent the hardeopy to John. Here is a copy for your review. Please note there have been two changes from the version that Jolui received which I've incorporated based on comments from the Regional Office. The first change is to require analytical monitoring for styrene but without a benchmark value to compare to (just monitoring). The second change .is found under the Compliance Schedule in Part III Section A to provide containment of styrene materials within 120 days of the effective permit date. I've also attached a PDF of the original draft with cover letter and appendix. Sorry for my mistake in not copying you earlier as I had intended. 0 6n1LV-0V4 cluft Pt�w /o/L(//o - Cory From: Larsen, Cory Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:50 AM To: 'Harvey Harman' Cc: John Sich Subject: RE: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit The hardcopy will go to John and I will email a copy to you Harvey if that is acceptable. From: Harvey Harman[mailto:harvey.harman(@,,gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:48 AM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: John Sich Subject: Re: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Thanks Cory. Also, send a copy to me at 1108 Callicutt Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Many thanks. --Harvey On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Larsen, Cory <cory. I arsen(d),nedenr. gov> wrote: I have been waiting to hear back fi-orn Vicki but will have to call her today. The draft will go out sometime this week afier we talk. Cory J ' s From: Harvey Harman [mailto:harve .harman mail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 4:52 PM To: Larsen, Cory Subject: Floorazzo Stormwater Permit Dear Cory, Let me know when you will be sending out the Draft for the Stormwater Permit for Floorazzo Tile in Slier City. Many thanks. 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ArJA NCQENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. John Sich Floorazzo Tile, LLC 215 West Third St. Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Dear Mr. Sich: Coleen H. Sullins Director October 5, 2010 Subject: Draft NPDES Stormwater Permit Permit No. NCS000536 Floorazzo Tile, LLC Chatham County Dee Freeman Secretary Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft stormwater permit for your facility in response to your request for coverage under an individual NPDES Stormwater permit received in full on July 27, 2010. Please review the draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. Please note that analytical monitoring is required under this permit for parameters including COD, TSS, pH, and Acute Toxicity at an initial frequency of quarrerly, then reduced to semi-annually for the remaincer of the permit upon approval by the Raleigh Regional Office. Analytical results submitted with your application showed highly polluted levels of BOD, COD and TSS at stormwater discharge outfall locations 1, 2 and 4 (in particular) as well as concentrations nearing levels of concern at outfalls 3 and 5. An immediate investigation of each outfall location to locate and correct cause of the observed results should be. performed upon receiving this letter. Please submit any comments to my attention no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft. Comments should be sent to my attention at the address listed at the bottom this letter. if no adverse comments are received from the public or Floorazzo Tile, this permit will likely be issued within tvio months. If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, feel free to contact me at (919) 807- 6365 or cory.larsen@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Cory rsen Environmental Engineer Stormwater Permitting Unit cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Vick Webb Harvey Harman [ harvey.harman@gmail.com] Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Wetlands and Sior nwater Branch One 16 i7 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1611 No Ci h C aro 1 i rZ a Localion: 512 N. Salisbury Sl. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.807-63001 FAX 919-807-64941 Customer Service 1-a77-623.6745 / �/atlrl' dly Internet: www-ncwaterquality,org ✓ ;/ An Equal Opporti;My 1, Affirmative Action Employer NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director September 28, 2010 Cory, Dee Freeman Secretary R-af— la Y/3-0 /ro on September 16, 2010, 1, Vick Webb and Tom Ascenzo met with Mr. Harvey at site to discuss pending permit. Looked at all outfalls and went over the containment area where waste/cuttings are deposited and how it is still allowing flow to leave containment area. Discussed the SP3 plan and what they need to start work on so when the new permit arrives they will be on schedule. Based on site visit and history of this site, RRO recommends that the facility perform analytical monitoring quarterly until the facility installs the water separator or the first two years of the permit whichever is the longest time. As for Toxicity sampling, I would recommend test quarterly and if samples provide no failed results, then after the first year go to twice a year sampling and then follow the rest of the permit as outlined in draft. It is a concern that this facility will not have the funds to do the necessary upgrades to this site to move them into a complainant status or to keep them in one at current standing. Vick Webb None hCarolina Natura!!ty North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788-7159 677-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -- 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper Larsen, Cory From: Harvey Harman [harvey.harman@gmaII.comj Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 11:37 PM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: Webb, Vicki, John Sich Subject: Draft Stormwater Permit Dear Cory, I met with Vicki Webb last week regarding the draft Stonnwater Permit for Floorazzo Tile in Siler City. When you send the draft copy of the Stormwater to Floorazzo Tile for review and comment prior to issuance of the final permit please also send a copy to me at 1108 Callicutt Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Many thanks. Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harvey.l�ar �GEjk m il.ccyl l �.c�.«.v. WalkSotIlyOnTheEarth.com NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Coleen H. Sullins Director August 2, 2010 Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal Transmittal Cover Page To: Raleigh Regional Office, Vicki Webb Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit No. NCS000536 Floorazzo Tile, LLC Siler City, NC (Chatham County) Attachment Description Staff Report Draft Permit Renewal Application Vicki, Resources Dee Freeman Secretary Please review, provide comments and return the staff report if acceptable to you and RRO for this draft permit. Call me if you'd like to discuss 919-807-6365. Thanks. C Return to Cory -Larsen at the Central Office by September 1, 2010 if possible L . Cory Larsen Division of Water Quality Stormwater Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 At Wetlands and Stormwater Branch 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64941 Customer Service: 1.877-623.6748 Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org One Nzmally Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NCS000536 F� is AUG 3 20I0 RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division, of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION NPDES Stormwater Permit, Facility Name: Floorazzo.Tile, LLC NPDES Permit Number: NCS000536 Facility Location: 215 West Third St, Siler City, NC (Chatham Co), See Figure 1 Type.of Activity: Tile Manufacturing SIC Code (if applicable): 3272: Concrete Products, Except Block and Brick Receiving Streams: Loves Creek River Basin: Cape Fear. River Basin, Sub -basin 03-06-12 Stream Classification: C Proposed Permit Requirements: See attached draft permit. Monitoring Data: See Table 1. Response. Requested by (Date): September 1, 2010 Central Office Staff Contact: Return to Cory Larsen, (919) 807-6365; cory.larsen@ncdenr.gov Special Issues: Issue Rating Scale:1(easy) to 10(hard) , Compliance history N/A Benchmark exceedance N/A Location (TMDL, ME species, etc) 4 Other Challenges: S • Site Visit, NOV/enforcement process,, delayed information atherin /submittal Difficult Rating: (12)/40 Description of Onsite Activities: • The facility manufactures pre -fabricated Terrazzo flooring (in tile form) trade primarily from marble and glass chips, calcium carbonate, and a polyester, styrene -based resin. The file product. replace the traditional labor-intensive .method. of. onsite Terrazzo installation. Page 1 of 7 NCS000536 ,�. Bulk materials are mixed, set, ground, Polished, and cut at the facility to produce boxed tile which can be shipped to the construction site and uzstalled like conventional floor tile. Documents Reviewed: • EPA TRI Data & MSGP • 2008 303(d) List • NC TMDLs • 2005 Cape Fear Basviwide Plan (BWP) • NC Natural Heritage Program for ME History: • Site Visit Performed by CL, KP, V. Webb (.RRO): 01/06/2010 • . Application for NCS Permit Submitted in Full: 07/27/2010 Page 2of7 NCS000536 NCS000536 ii ti ",0 S-cale 1-20,000 Floorazzo Tile, LLC k Il �f a FLOORAZZO TILE, LLC Lab tulle; 350 43' 25" N Longitude: 790 28' 01" W County: Chatham Receiving Stream; Loves Creek Stream Class: C Sub -basin: 03-05-12 (Cape Fear River Basin) Figure,l: Location Map of Facility Page 3 of 7 Facility Location NCS000536 Central Office Review Summary: I. Owner's Other Permits: • N/A 2. General Observations: • Small facility (1-2 ac) with approximately 50'%o impervious area; • Five (5) identified SDOs. 3. Impairment: o Loves Creek is 303(d) listed stream -- Dili segments; o Impaired for aquatic life; o Stressor study conducted on Loves Creek named. toxic chemicals in stormwater runoff as source of impairment. 4. Threatened and Endangered (within 2 miles): o No species .returned .in sea..rc.h. 5. Location: o The facility in downtown Siler City in- a mixed industrial/commercia.1/residential area. 6. Industrial Changes Since Previous Permit: o N/A - New permit. 7. Analytical Monitoring Notes: o Five parameters were analyzed at five SDO locations and reported on EPA Form 2F: TSS, pH, BOD, COD, and Styrene; o Exceedances of benchmark values for TSS, BOD and COD at 3 of 5 outfalls with near exceedances at the remaining outfalls; o See Table 1. for full summary. 8. Oualitativ_e_Monitoring Notes: o N/A - New permit. Page 4 of 7 NCS000536 1 Table 1: Analytical Monitoring 11 • 1 • ! • 11 • . ' �r • .1 1� 1 i• � •C tea• ® �1 •� • .1 1® 1 i• ���® �• i 1 1• • .1 1 li. i i• �1 •� °s o4W,0 i• / - CXm O14 1i Bwdmwk Dab C akdated by SPU based on reputed dranage area size and p-eapltabon. ND = rot detected NA= rot applicable Page 5 of 7 NCS000536 Revised Permit Recommendations: Analytical Monitoring: L Proposed strategy: Initial. frequency set to quarterly based on. elevated ana.lyt.i.cal results to help encourage more rapid investigation of ,pollutant sources and solutions to bring results. back within benchmark concentrations. Semi-annual frequency scheduled to begin Year 3 once discharges normalize following SPPP and/or Tier response actions (if any). a. Adding parameters: i. COD - high levels of BOD/COD observed in analytical results; ii. TSS - standard addition plus high TSS observed in results; iii. pH - standard addition plus some elevated results observed; ased on large use of styrene -based vinyl ester resin, the find�::�gs of iv. Acute Toxicity - b the Loves Creek stressor study that attributed impairment primarily to toxic cherrrcal. stormwater runoff, and general impression of stormwater pollution potential of C. facility observed during site visit. Performing this monitoring will help to eliirJnate or identify the facility as a potential source of impairment. 2. New individual permit template utilized that includes the Tiered monitoring system, analytical and qualitative monitoring required during representative storm events, and annual summary DMR due to RO in March of every year 3. Qualitative monitoring required regardless of representative outfall status. Qualitative monitoring to be performed at same schedule as analytical monitoring. Discussions with Permittee: Harvey Harman, Env. Consultant, 2010, harvey.liarman@gmail.com Numerous email exchanges with Mr. Harman discussing application procedures and requirements occurring during Jan -July 2010. Page 6of7' NCS000536 0 Recommendations:. Based on the documents reviewed and CO/RRO site visit, the application information submitted fully on July 27, 2010 is deemed sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit. Prepared by (Signature) p Stormwater Permitting Unit Supervisor K-�c� for Bradley Bennett Concurrence by Regional Office' Y Water Quality Supervisor. Regional Office Staff Comments See c,4,-,L .A Imo. Date 717 i /0 Date 1 2 !d Date A8 Se ' �!6 Date k- u � V L� �i dr Page 7 of 7 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 28, 2010 Cory, I on September 16, 2010, I, Vick Webb and Tom Ascenzo met with Mr. Harvey at site to discuss pending permit. Looked at all outfalls and went over the containment area Where waste/cuttings are deposited and how it is still allowing flow to leave containment area. Discussed the SP3 plan and what they need to start work on so when the new permit arrives they will be on schedule. Based on site visit and history of this site, RRO recommends that the facility perform analytical monitoring quarterly until the facility installs the water separator or the first two years of the permit whichever is the longest time. As for Toxicity sampling, I would recommend test quarterly and if samples provide no failed results, then after the first year go to twice a year sampling and then follow the rest of the permit as outlined in draft. It is a concern that this facility will not have the funds to do the necessary upgrades to this site to move them into a complainant status or to keep them in one at current standing. Vick Webb Nlyrallb, onehCaroiina North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791.4200 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center . Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788.7159 877-823.6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCS000536 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Floorzazzo Tile LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Floorazzo Tile, LLC County: Chatham 215 W Third St Region. Raleigh Siler City NC 27344 Contact Person: John Sich Title: Phone: 919-663-1684 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 0911612010 Entry Time: 09:25 AM Exit Time: 11:36 AM Primary Inspector: Vicki Webb d==. Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): tom ascenzo Phone: Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: E Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCS000536 Owner - Facility: Floorzazzo Tile LLC Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection summary: Met with Mr. Harvey at site to discuss pending permit. Looked at all outfalls and went over the containment area where waste/cuttings are deposited and how it is still allowing flow to leave containment area. Discussed the SP3 plan and what they need to start work on so when the new permit arrives they will be on schedule. Permit and Outfalls # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: Facility is in process of getting a permit. meeting was done to discuss issues at facility and go over details of pending permit. Yes No NA NE Page: 2 Gmail - Question on EPA 2F Form Page 1-of 1 G�'mail- &/ Question on EPA 2F Form Harvey Hannan <harvey.harmanfgmall.com> Larsen, Cory <cory.larsen@ncdenr.gov> Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:13 AM To: Harvey Hannan <harvey.harman@gmail.com> Cc: "Webb, Vicki" <vicki.webb@ncdenr.gov>, John Sich <John@floorazzo.com>, Mack Greeson <mack@floorazzo.com> Your understanding is correct Harvey. Assuming that the discharge is stormwater only, there are no nonstormwater discharges, thus no need for 2C or 2E. This section is asking the applicant to certify there are no nonstormwater discharges at the stormwater outfalls. From: Harvey Harman[maitto:harveY.harman@gmail.cam) Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 3:60 PM To: Larsen, Cory Cc: Webb, Vicki; John Sich; Mack Greeson Subject: Question on EPA 2F Form Cory, I am working on finishing Form 2F for Fioorazzo Tile and getting it to you to complete their Stormwater Application. In Section V. of Form 2F it asks that we "certify under penalty of law ...that all nonstormwater discharged from these outlet(s) are identified in either an accompanying Form 2C or Form 2E application for the outfall." In earlier conversations we talked about needing to submit EPA -Form 1 and EPA Form 2F. Also, our plan is to have discharge that is composed entirely of storm water, which is what we are working towards. As such it is my assumption that we need to send in EPA Form 2F, but not 2C or 2E. Can you please confirm that I am understanding this issue correctly. Many thanks for your help. Sincerely, Harvey Harman Manager Walk Softly, LLC/Earth Renewal Shelter Specializing in sustainable land development, renewable local economics, and "Green" Building 919-799-6819, harv_ey.harman@gmail_com www.WalkSottlyOnTheEarth.com https://mail.google.com/maill?ui=2&ik=cc2c7baa7e&view=pt&q=Cory%2OLarsen&searc... 7/26/2010 d NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water ouality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Governor Director July 1, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL #7003 2260 0005 5382 7611 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. John Sich Floor=o Tile, LLC 215 West Third Street Siler City, NC 27344 Dee Freeman Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL #7003 2260 0005 5382 7529 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Troy J. Smith, Jr. WASLAW, LLC — registered agent P.O. Box 867 New Bem, NC 28563-0867 SUBJECT: - Final Notice Request for Payment of Civil Penalty Case No, DV-2009-0051 Floorazzo Tile, LLC Chatham County Dear Sirs: Your immediate attention to this matter is required. On' December 15, 2009, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) assessed a civil penalty against you in the amount of 4 046.59, including $46.59 in investigative costs, for violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143- 215.1(a)(1) and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(11). DWQ has the certified mail green card that shows that you received the civil penalty assessment on December 16, 2009. ,The civil penalty assessment document clearly stated that you had three options available within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt, according to North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.6A. You could have paid the penalty, requested remission of the penalty, or filed a contested case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings. As of July 1, 2010, you have failed to act on one of these options Therefore, by State. law, the full amount of the penalty -is immediately due and payable. This. letter serves as final notice and that DWQ will refer your case to DENR Collections Team - and then if necessary to the North Carolina Attorney General's. Office unless payment' is received within 15 (fifteen) calendar days of your receipt of this notice. If necessarv. the Attornev General's Office will file a case aizairnst you in Superior Cotart to collect the penal Wetlands and Stormwater Branch 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralelgh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.807-63001 FAX: 91 M07.64941 Customer Service: 1.877.623.6748 Internet: www.ncwalerquatity.org One No. Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Afllrmative Aotior> Employer Floorazzo Tile, LLC DV-2009-005 I 1P Page 2 of 2 Please make check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), please reference the on your check or money order, and send the payment within 20 (twenty) calendar days to: John Hennessy NC DENR-DWQ — Wetlands and Stormwater Branch NPS Assistance & Compliance Oversight Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 The violations addressed by this assessment and any impacts to waters must be abated, properly resolved and an NPDES permit obtained. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future, continuing, or other violations beyond the scope of this specific assessment. You are encouraged to contact Vicki Webb with the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office at (919) 791-•4200 if you need assistance in achieving compliance at the site. If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 807-6361. Sincerely, Shelton Sullivan NPS Assistance and CompIian.ce Oversight Unit Attachments cc: Danny Smith / Vicki Webb — DWQ Raleigh Regional Office NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit - File Copy Corey Larsen — Stormwater Permitting Unit &=man NCDEWR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 15, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2150 0000 3312 8512 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. John Sich Floorazzo Tile, LLC 215 W Third Street Siler City, NC 27344 Subject: Notice of Continuing Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a) (1) and (11) Floorazzo Tile, LLC Case No. DV-2009-0051 Chatham County Dear Mr. Sich: This letter transmits a Notice of Continuing Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty in the amount of $4046.59, ($4000A0 civil penalty + $4639 enforcement costs) against Floorazzo Tile, LLC. On May, July and November 2009, site visits were made at the subject facility and Notice of Violation -Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV-NOI) was issued on June 1, 2009. This assessment is based upon the following facts: 1) making an outlet to the waters of the state; and 2) cause or permit discharges regulated under G.S. 1432-214.7 that results in water pollution. The review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of North Carolina General Statute (G:S:) 143-215.1 (a) (I) and G.S. 143-215.1(a) (11). Based' upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Floorazzo Tile, LLC violated the terms, conditions or requirements of G.S. 143-215.1 (a) (1) and (11). In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A (a) (2),,a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143- 215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the . Carolina . �VQf!lM��IJ North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Internet: www,Uw,hRggMANy.orst 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788-7159 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actlon Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Fla Ca Yry o09 5 = 'A r CAM soon Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Daniel Smith, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Raleigh Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Floorazzo Tile, LLC. For violations of G.S. 143-215.1 (a) (1) and G.S. 143-215.1(a) (11) by making an outlet to waters of the State and by causing or permit 4000A0 discharges regulated under G.S. 143-214.7 that result in water pollution. 4000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 46.59 Enforcement Costs 4046.59 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. , 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to -the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; -' (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6). Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) ' The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do -one of the following: 1. . Submit payment of the penalty: yPayment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural' , Resources (do not include waiverforrh). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of Noy\- 'Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit �- Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Floorazzo Tile, LLC Case No. DV-2009-0051 Chatham County Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must.be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of her decision in the matter of your remission request. - The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for, further appeal of the penalty'to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee -on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit �ttorncss�/ Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center , Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the Floorazzo Tile, LLC Case No. DV-2009-0051 Chatham County document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 Telephone (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not -a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the, Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil anion. Please be advised that additional penalties maybe assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Webb of the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791- 4200. Sincerely, , S. Daniel Smith Water Quality Regional Supervisor Raleigh Regional Office Attachments Cc: Point Source, Compliance w/ attachments EnforcemerifFile w/ attachments Eastern NPDES Program Central Files w/ attachments RRO File Tony Tucker, Chatham Emergency Mgmt P.O: Box 1809, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Jenne Walker, Solid Waste Division of Water Quality Biological Assessment Unit November 18, 2003 Memorandum To: Michelle Woolfolk Through: Jimmie Overton Trish MacPherson From: Cathy Tyndall Crlj Subject: TMDL Stressor Study of Loves Creek Cape Fear River Basin, subbasin 12, Chatham County BACKGROUND Loves Creek is located in western Chatham County, and is a tributary to the Rocky River. The entire Rocky River watershed is located within the Slate Belt ecoregion. Streams within this ecoregion are characterized by very low base flows during summer months, and smaller tributaries often dry up completely during prolonged low -flow periods. Land use in the Loves Creek catchment includes forest, cultivated crops, pasture, animal operations (cattle and poultry) and urban areas. Siler City, the only urban area in the watershed, discharges 4.0 MGD to loves Creek. Loves Creek (6-4 miles from source to Rocky River) is listed on North Carolina's 303(d) list of impaired streams. The section above the Siler City Wastewater Treatment Plant (2.8 miles from US 421 to the Siler City WWTP) is rated partially supporting (PS) and the 0.5-mile segment below the WWTP is not supporting (NS) based on the Poor benthos rating obtained in 1997. The upper segment of Loves Creek (above US 421) is currently not rated (NR). Pollutants associated with the Siler City WWTP discharge and urban nonpoint sources from Siler City are possible causes of impairment. In addition, agricultural runoff in the upper portion of the watershed could be a contributing source of impairment. Considering that the Loves Creek watershed is relatively small (8 square miles) and located in the Slate Belt ecoregion, it was more than likely drastically affected by the drought conditions of 2002. Though 2003 was an above average rainfall year, all the sites sampled on Loves Creek had little water except the lower site which is located below the Slier City WWTP and receives much of its flow as effluent. Given these conditions, it is difficult to assess the benthic results from the 2003 sampling. Fish Community Data A fish community sample was collected from Loves Creek in 1998, upstream of the Siler City WWTP discharge. This is the same location as the upstream of the WWTP benthos site. The fish community sample resulted in a rating of Good -Fair. The species diversity (n=20) and fish abundance metrics scored high and the number of species of sunfish collected (6) indicated good instream pool habitat. However, the trophic metrics and the percentage of tolerant fish metrics scored in the mid -lower range. The most abundant species collected was the tolerant redbreast sunfish (44% of all fish collected were of this species). Ambient Water Chemistry Data There are no ambient water chemistry sites in the Loves Creek watershed. Whole Effluent Toxicity A review of toxicity data showed that the Siler City WWTP has achieved compliance with its 90 percent chronic toxicity permit limit since 1995. HISTORICAL Sampling in Loves Creek was conducted above and below the WWTP discharge in both 1989 and 1997. Benthic macroinvertebrates resulted in Fair ratings above the WWTP and Poor below the discharge both years (Table 1). As in 2003, upstream historical sampling was conducted at the bridge crossing on WWTP Road and the downstream sampling was accessed through the WWTP property. Downstream sampling was conducted approximately 100-150 feet below the discharge, allowing for adequate mixing of the effluent. Table 1. Historical Biological Data from Loves Creek, 1989 and 1997. Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr above WWTP below WWTP above WWTP below WWTP 811189 8/1/89 6/27197 6/27197 Total Taxa Richness 52 27 55 36 EPT Richness 7 2 8 4 EPT Abundance 27 4 46 17 Biotic Index 7.5 8.41 7.25 7.41 EPT BI 6.84 8.40 6.61 6.06 Bioclassitleation Fair Poor Falr Poor Sample Type Full Scale Full Scale Full Scale Full Scale METHODS Benthic Macroinvertebrates On June 23-25, 2003, Benthic macroinvertebrates were collected at four sites using the Division of Water Quality's standard qualitative (Full Scale) method, and at three small (width less than 4 meters) sites using the Qual 5 method. The standard qualitative sampling procedure is comprised of ten composite samples, and includes two kicks, three sweeps, one leaf pack, two rock/log washes, one sand sample, and visual collections. All organisms are picked in the field. The Qual 5 sampling method consists of one kick, one sweep, one leaf pack, a rock/log wash, and visuals. As in the standard qualitative method, all organisms are collected. The collection of the rock/log wash provided a representative sample of the chironomid population to more fully assess disturbance and evaluate potential sources of toxicity. The purpose of these collections is to inventory the aquatic fauna and produce,an indication of the relative abundance for each taxon. Organisms are classified as Rare (1-2 specimens, denoted by "R" on taxa tables), Common (3-9 specimens, "C"), or Abundant L10 specimens, "A"). Several data summaries (metrics) can be produced from benthos samples to detect water quality problems. These metrics are based on the idea that unstressed streams and rivers have many invertebrate taxa and are dominated by intolerant species. Conversely, polluted streams have fewer numbers of invertebrate taxa and are dominated by tolerant species. The diversity of the invertebrate fauna is evaluated using taxa richness counts; the tolerance of the stream community is evaluated using a biotic index. EPT taxa richness (EPT S) criteria have been developed by DWQ to assign water quality ratings (bioclassifications) for Full Scale and EPT samples. "EPT" is an abbreviation for Ephemeroptera + Plecoptera + Trichoptera, insect groups that are generally intolerant of many kinds of pollution. Higher EPT taxa richness values usually indicate better water quality. Bioclassifications for Full Scale samples are also based on the relative tolerance of the macroinve rteb rate community as summarized by the North Carolina Biotic Index (NCBI). Both tolerance values for individual species and the final biotic index values have a range of 0-10, with higher numbers indicating more tolerant species or more polluted conditions. EPT abundance (EPT N) and total taxa richness calculations also are used to help examine between -site differences in water quality. Criteria for Piedmont streams were used for all determinations. �'w For the Qual 5 method, the additional rock/log wash was kept separate from the four other composites, This allowed for the potential assignment of a minimum rating using EPT taxa richness (based on piedmont criteria for EPT samples applied to the wash excluded sample, which is the same as an EPT sample). Only EPT taxa richness values were used to determine impairment. A Not Impaired rating is given if the stream would receive a bioclassifrcation of Good -Fair or better using DWQ EPT criteria developed for larger streams. Small streams that would have a minimum bioclassification of Fair or Poor continue to be Not Rated. Habitat Evaluation Habitat evaluations were made using BAU's Habitat Assessment Field Data Sheet for Mountain/Piedmont Streams. This assessment assigns a numerical score from 0-400'for the reach of stream sampled, based on channel modification, instream habitat, bottom substrate, pool variety, riffle habitats, bank stability and vegetation, light penetration, and width of the riparian zone. Criteria are still being developed to rate habitat scores, but the higher the score, the better the overall habitat. Physical -Chemical At the time of sampling, field measurements were collected for temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and pH using a YSI 85 meter and an Accumet pH meter. SAMPLING SITES Figure 1. Benthic Macro invertebrate Sampling Sites, Loves Creek Watershed, June 23-25, 2003. Lerer CiveIt ebw W P Siler City W L erec'Creok • Lwee CneA Seceed Me Levee Cite 9Aebw palceerce 214fiH CITY W W T i I i N I GeeA Iebw WWTP CN&A of BA toot Medow Give 4} 0 1 �t N A Loves Creek at SR 1006 SR 1006 was the most upstream location sampled on Loves Creek. The drainage area was approximately one square mile and the stream width was two meters. The immediate land uses at this location appeared to be a mixture of agriculture (active crops, active pasture with low animal density, fallow fields) and rural residential. There were areas of incised, steep, straight banks indicating flashy conditions during rain events. The water was slightly turbid and the average water depth was only 0.1 meters. The substrate was a mix of boulder, rubble, gravel, and sand, however, riffle areas were small and infrequent. Overturned rocks revealed abundant sponge growth, Indicating low dissolved oxygen conditions. The conductivity was 111 µmhos/cm. Trees provided ample shading and the riparian zone was wide and intact on both sides. The habitat scored 70. Loves Creek below golf course (Slier City Country Club) Loves Creek at Second Avenue At this location, the stream width was two meters and the drainage area was approximately two square miles. The substrate was mostly gravel and sand, which provided infrequent, poor riffles. Bank erosion was severe and the riparian zone was minimal due to the stream following along the southern perimeter of a golf course. There was moderate to heavy periphyton growth on the rocks and the water was still turbid. The canopy shaded 90 percent of the stream. Conductivity was the same (111 pmhos/cm) as upstream. The habitat scored 63. Loves Creek at Second Avenue is located in a residential section of Slier City. It is downstream of the UT to Loves Creek that flows through Siler City and commercial businesses were in close proximity. Consequently, this location reflected all aspects of urban nonpoint source runoff resulting from Siler City. The stream width was six meters and the drainage area was approximately six square miles. The water was still slightly turbid and the stream was incised, with steep, straight banks. The amount of sand in the substrate increased from levels seen at the upper sites, resulting in poor riffle habitat. Undercut banks and root mats provided the most abundant habitat at this location. The stream was shaded and the riparian zone was ample, though breaks were common. The conductivity increased to 157 µmhos/cm. The habitat scored 64, similar to the upstream site. Loves Creek above the WWTP discharge Loves Creek below the WWTP discharge UT Loves Creels at Greensboro Road This site was located at the bridge on WWTP Road and is the historical sampling location. The stream width was six meters and the drainage area was seven square miles. The substrate was comprised of a mixture of bedrock, boulder, rubble, gravel, and sand. Periphylon and sponge growth were both abundant on the rocks. The prolific sponge growth may be an indication that low dissolved oxygen and low flow conditions may persist at this location. Riffles were infrequent and the bank erosion was moderate to severe. The canopy provided good shading, but the riparian zone was partially intact and contained breaks. Undercut banks and root mats were plentiful. The habitat scored 55, reflecting the moderately wide riparian zone, infrequent pools, and absence of woody habitat and leafpacks. Loves Creek below the WWTP discharge was the only site in the study with adequate water quantity, due to the increased water level and flow from the discharge. . The WWTP effluent comprises most of the stream; the instream waste concentration is 96%. Stream width was six meters and the drainage area was eight square miles. The substrate was a mix of boulder, rubble, and gravel. Riffles were well defined and frequent. Undercut banks and root mats were abundant and snags, logs, and leafpacks were available for macroinverteb rate habitat. Bank erosion was less severe at this location, but was attributed partly to the lower stream banks. The conductivity increased to 570 µmhoslcm due to the WWTP discharge. Trees provided adequate shading and the riparian zone was wide. The habitat score was 78, the highest of the Loves Creeks sites. UT Loves Creek flows through the center of Slier City. A car wash with drainage pipes leading to the stream was located just upstream of the sampling location, and typical urban trash littered the stream. The stream width was three meters and the drainage area was approximately two square miles. The substrate was embedded and was a mix of boulder, rubble, gravel, and sand. Due to its urban setting, the riparian zones were narrow and the banks were severely eroded. The conductivity was 194 µmhoslcm, reflecting urban nonpoint sources. The habitat scored 55. ,:- ;1 J. Meadow Creek at SR 2170 Meadow Creek is a Slate Belt stream and was sampled as a reference site for Loves Creek. It is similar to Loves Creek in that the headwaters are located in a rural agricultural setting. However, Meadow Creek is not impacted by urban runoff like Loves Creek. The drainage area was 4.6 square miles and the width was 4 meters. The substrate was a mix of boulder, rubble, gravel, and sand. In addition to rocks, undercut banks and root mats were found in abundance. Riffles were frequent, bank erosion was moderate, and trees provided good shading. The riparian zones were wide and intact. Conductivity was 134 µmhoslcm. Long, filamentous algae was observed in the sunny areas, possibly indicating enrichment. The habitat score was 77, RESULTS Loves Creek at SR 1006 Benthos fauna that are commonly found in headwater locations were absent at this site. Only three EPT taxa were collected: Stenonema femoratum (A), Cheumatopsyche (A), and Callibaetis (C). S. femoratum is tolerant, and typically found in Slate Belt streams. Cheumatopsyche and Callibaetis are also tolerant. Abundant Physella and heavy sponge growth on the rocks indicated periods of low dissolved oxygen and/or low flow. Due to the combination of Slate Belt ecoregion characteristics, upstream location, and drought impacts, the number of potential taxa may have been suppressed. Upstream of the sampling location, Loves Creek flowed through a grass pasture and was very small (less than one meter in width). Regardless of whether the decreased EPT taxa richness was caused by low water or agricultural inputs, the EPT taxa richness was low. Loves Creek below golf course (Siler City Country Club) The number of EPT taxa increased from three at the upper site to thirteen at this location. The biotic index decreased from 7.63 to 6.31, a significant improvement. Clearly this location supports a much less stressed benthic community than the upper site. Several intolerant taxa were collected, including Leucrocuta (C), Paraleptophlebia (R), Diplectrona modesta (A), and Chimarra (R). Perlesta, a moderately tolerant stonefly was abundant. Only one individual Perlesta was collected at the upstream site. It is unclear as to why this site, which was located below a golf course, and had a slightly larger drainage area than the upper site would have more intolerant taxa. A possible explanation would be the absence of adequate water at the upstream site. Similar to the upstream site, Physella was abundant and there was heavy periphyton growth in sunlit areas. The benthic community at this site appeared to be the least impacted in the entire survey, including Meadow Creek, the control site. Loves Creek at Second Avenue Loves Creek at Second Avenue reflected urban runoff as well as agricultural impacts. The 2003 Full Scale sample rated Fair. The biotic index increased from 6.31 to 7.14, demonstrating a decline in the benthic community from the site below the golf course. The most abundant habitats were root mats and undercut banks, but edge dwelling taxa were not found. The total number of EPT taxa decreased to seven and only one intolerant taxa was collected (Leucrocuta (R)). The other six taxa ranged from moderately tolerant to tolerant (Stenonema femoratum, S. modestum, Baetis tlavistriga, Chumatopsyche, Hydropsyche betteni, and Perlesta). Loves Creek above the WWTP Similar to 1989 and 1997, the 2003 benthic sample above the WWTP rated Fair. Seven EPT taxa were collected and all were tolerant. Both the biotic index (7.37) and the EPT biotic index (6.90) increased slightly from the Second Avenue site, indicating a decline in the benthic community. The most numerous taxa were the filter feeding caddisflies, Cheumatopsyche and Hydropsyche betteni. Leeches were abundant, indicating poor water quality, and sponges, an indicator of low dissolved oxygen and/or low flow conditions, were abundant on the rocks. No edge dwelling EPT taxa were found although roots were abundant. Table 2. Benthic M acroi nverteb rate Results and Site Characteristics. Loves Creek Watershed and Meadow Creek, June 2003. Cape Fear River Basin, Subbasin 12, Chatham County Loves Cr. SR 1006 6/23/03 Loves Cr. at golf course 6/23/03 Loves Cr, Second Ave. 6/24/03 Loves Cr. above WWTP 6124/03 Loves Cr. below WWTP 6/24/03 Ut Loves Cr. Greensboro Road 6/23/03 Meadow Cr, SR 2170 6/25/03 BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITY Ephemeroptera 2 7 4 5 4 2 11 Plecoptere 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Trlchoptera 1 5 2 2 2 2 2 Coleoptera 2 4 7 5 3 4 6 Odonata 1 3 6 2 3 3 5 Megaloptera 2' 0 1 1 1 0 2 Dipterw Chironomidae 15 is 17 18 14 15 21 Misc. Diptera 5 2 4 3 3 3 5 Oligochaeta 1 1 4 4 2 1 3 Crustacea 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 Mollusca 6 4 2 4 2 4 5 Other 2 2 0 2 3 1 2 Total Taxa Richness 39 48 50 48 40 36 67 EPT Richness 3 13 7 7 6 4 14 EPT Abundance 23 44 31 43 44 22 65 Biotic Index 7.63 6.31 7.14 7.37 6.72 7.32 6.96 EPT Biotic Index 6.40 6.90 7.00 6.31 Bloclassllication I Not Rated Not Rated I Fair Fair Fair Not Rated I Not Rated' HABITAT Stream Width (m) 2 3 6 6 6 3 4 Drainage areas . miles 0.97 1.e7 5.56 7.0 6.0 1.64 4.59 Depth -Average m 0.1 0.2 0.5 o.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 Canopy % 80 90 70 70 80 80 80 Substrate Boulder 10 0 0 30 35 35 25 Rubble 30 20 10 35 35 35 30 Gravel 40 45 35 20 20 15 25 Sand 20 35 55 15 10 15 20 Silt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Habitat Score 70 63 64 55 78 55 77 PHYSICAL Temp °C 21 22 1 21 1 20 23 19 20 DO rngA 8,0 7.8 8.6 8.5 8.5 9.1 8.6 Cvnd uSlcm 111 112 157 166 570 194 134 H 7.3 7.3 7.4 1 7.4 7.8 7.3 7.4 GENERALILOCATION Latitude 354135 354225 1 354307 1 354336 354350 1 354308 1 354127 Longitude 792825 792738 1 792719 1 792630 792534 1 792735 1 792221 Sample Type Oual 5 oual 5 1 Full Scale I Full Scale Full Scale I oual 5 1 Full Scala ` Not Rated due to drought effects Loves Creek below WWTP The 2003 sample rated Fair, an improvement from the Poor samples collected in 1989 and 1997. The biotic index (6.72) was actually lower at this location than above the WWTP (7.37) in 2003. The macroi nverteb rate community was similar upstream and downstream of the WWTP discharge, with the dominant taxa at each location consisting of tolerant taxa that can withstand impacted water quality. Regarding flow and habitat, below the WWTP was the most favorable for supporting a diverse benthic community. However, the Fair water quality that was a result of urban and agricultural runoff and WWTP effluent only allowed tolerant taxa to exist. At 7010 conditions, the WWTP discharge comprises 96% of the stream flow. UT Loves Creek Typical of an urban stream, the conductivity was elevated (194 µmhoslcm) reflecting urban nonpoint influences from Slier City, The BPT richness (4) was low and all the taxa collected were tolerant. The dominant taxon was Cheumatopsyche. The high biotic index (7.32) reflects the overall tolerant community residing in this urban stream. Meadow Creek Meadow Creek was sampled as a control site. Similar to Loves Creek, Meadow Creek is a slate belt stream and more than likely, like Loves Creek, was drastically affected by the 2002 drought. For this reason, a rating was not assigned to Meadow Creek. Unlike Loves Creek, there are no urban impacts on Meadow Creek. Fourteen EPT taxa were collected in Meadow Creek, but only two taxa were intolerant: Leucroceuta (C), Paraleptophlebia (R). Overall, the benthic community in Meadow Creek was moderately -tolerant to tolerant. The dominant taxa were Stenonema femoratum (A) Cheumatopsyche (A), and Hydropsyche betteni (A). Physella was abundant, indicating low dissolved oxygen, and leeches were also abundant. The biotic index of Meadow Creek (6.96) was slightly higher than Loves Creek at the golf course (6.31) and the Loves Creek site contained a much more diverse caddisfly population than Meadow Creek. CONCLUSION The main cause of impairment in Loves Creek appears,to be chemical and/or physical pollutants. These are in the form of toxic chemicals from urban runoff. Until actions are taken to reduce urban stormwaier runoff from Siler City, it is reasonable to assume that the water quality of Loves Creek will remain Fair at best, or decline. The UT Loves Creek, which flows through Siler City and the Loves Creek sites located below Siler City supported stressed benthic communities reflecting the degraded water quality. The site located below the golf course (above Siler City) and Meadow Creek, the control site, supported the least stressed benthic community in the stressor survey. Other causes of impairment include enrichment, habitat degradation due to sedimentation and loss of bank root mass due to channel erosion. Possible sources of sedimentation include runoff from the watershed and streambank erosion due to hydromodification from impervious surfaces associated with development. Sources of enrichment include agriculture and urban runoff. Benthic conditions above the WWTP suggest that the WWTP is not the primary cause of impairment. The WWTP discharge and sedimentation add to the stress the stream already experiences, but impacted water quality exists prior to the WWTP discharge. The WWTP discharge is located approximately one half mile prior to the confluence with the Rocky River. Although the WWTP discharge comprises most of the stream flow (instream waste concentration = 96% at 7010 conditions) of Loves Creek, it affects a very short segment of Loves Creek. The upper site at SR 1006 did not contain benthos headwater fauna. This was most likely due to drought conditions in 2002. Streams within the Slate Belt are characterized by very low base flows during summer months, and often dry up completely during prolonged low -flow periods. This stress and recovery cycle makes it difficult to characterize benthic communities in the Slate Belt ecoregion. The Slate Belt characteristics of the upper reaches of Loves Creek are probably the cause of decreased benthic fauna. However, since the upper portion is in an agricultural setting, nonpoint effects from agricultural practices cannot be ignored as a possible source of impairment. Cc: Ken Schuster, Raleigh Regional Office Darlene Kucken, Planning Branch Table 3. Benthic Macroinvertebrates Collected from the Loves Creek Watershed, June 23-25, 2003. R (Rare) =1-2 specimens, C (Common) = 3-9 specimens, and A (Abundant) = > 10 specimens. Loves C► Loves C► Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr Uf Loves Cr Meadow Cr 6/23/03 6/23/03 6/24/03 6/24/03 6/24/03 6/23/03 6/25/03 SR 1006 below Golf Second Ave above below Greensboro SR 2170 Course WWTP WWTP Road EPHEMEROPTERA ACERPENNA PYGMAEA R BAETIS OUBIUS R BAETIS FLAVISTRIGA A A A A R BAETIS INTERCALARIS R R C BAETIS PLUTO R R CAENIS SPP R A CALLIBAETIS SP C R CENTROPTILUM SPP R LEUCROCUTA SPP C R C PARALEPTOPHLEBIA SPP R R STENONEMAFEMORATUM A R C A A R A STENONEMA MODESTUM C R R C STENACRONINTERPUNCTATUM C STENACRON PALLIDUM R PLECOPTERA PERLESTA SPP A C A TRICHOPTERA CHEUMATOPSYCHE SPP A A A A A A A CHIMARRA SPP R DIPLECTRONA MODESTA A R HYDROPSYCHE BETTENI R C A A A OECETIS SP A (FLOYD) R COLEOPTERA DUBIRAPHIA SPP C R R R HELICHUS SP R C R R R R A NEOPORUS SPP A A A C R A OULIMNIUS LATIUSCULUS R PELTODYTES SPP R C R R PSEPHENUS HERRICKI R RHANTUS SPP R SPERCHOPSIS TESSELLATUS R STENELMIS CRENATA A R C R R A ODONATA AESHNA UMBROSA R R R ARGIA SPP R C A A BASIAESCHNA JANATA R R C BOYERIA VINOSA C C C ENALLAGMA SPP C C C GOMPHUS SPP R LIBELLULA SPP C SOMATOCHLORA SPP C R R R A MEGALOPTERA CHAULIODES RASTRICORNIS C CORYDALUS CORNUTUS R NIGRONIA SERRICORNIS C SIALIS SPP A C R A DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE ABLABESMYIA MALLOCHI C R C A C R A CRICOTOPUS BICINCTUS: CIO SP1 R A A A ORTHOCLADIUS (EUORTHOCLADIUS): CIO SP3 A A R A CRICOTOPUS/ORTHOCLADIUS SP44 C Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr U1 Loves Cr Meadow Cr 6/23103 6/23103 6/24/03 6/24/03 6/24/03 6/23/03 6/25/03 SR 1006 below Golf Second Ave above below Greensboro SR 2170 Course WWTP WWTP Road CRICOTOPUS INFUSCATUS GR: C/O SP5 R CRICOTOPUS VARIPES GR; CIO SP6 A C C CHIRONOMUS SPP R CONCHAPELOPIA GROUP A A A A A A A CORYNONEURA SPP A R C R CRYPTOCHIRONOMUS SPP C R C C DICROTENDIPES SIMPSONI R TVETENIA BAVARICA GR (E SP1) R EUKIEFFERIELLA CLARIPENNIS GR (E SP11) R A R C MICROPSECTRA SPP R MICROTENDIPES SPP A R R A NANOCLADIUS SPP R R C C R NATARSIA SPP A R A A R C NILOTHAUMA SPP R POLYPEDILUM CONVICTUM A A A A A A POLYPEDILUM FALLAX R R POLYPEDILUM ILLINOENSE A R A POLYPEDfLUM SCALAENUM R R PARAMETRIOCNEMUS LUNDBECKI C C C R C PARATANYTARSUS SPP A PARATENDIPES SPP C PHAENOPSECTRA FLAVIPES C R R C C PROCLADIUS SPP R C RHEOCRICOTOPUS ROBACKI R C A C C C RHEOTANYTARSUS SPP A A A C A A STENOCHIRONOMUS SPP R SYMPOSIOCLADIUS LIGNICOLA R TANYTARSUS SP1 R TANYTARSUS SP2 C R R TANYTARSUS SP3 C TANYTARSUS SP6 R THIENEMANIELLA SPP A C A C THIENEMANIELLA SP B EPLER A THIENEMANIELLA XENA C XENOCHIRONOMUS XENOLABIS R R R ZAVRELIMYIA SPP R MISC. DIPTERA ANOPHELES SPP R DIXELLA INDIANA R LIMONIA SPP R PALPOMYIA (COMPLEX) R R R C SIMULIUM SPP C A A A A A A SIMULIUM VENUSTUM A A A R C TIPULA SPP C C C R C R HEMIPTERA BELOSTOMA SPP R CORIXIDAE R R OLIGOCHAETA CAMBARINICOLIDAE R C ILYODRILUS TEMPLETONI R LIMNODRILUS SPP C C LUMBRICULIDAE C R A A A R A NAIS SPP R SLAVINA APPENDICULATA R R SPIROSPERMA NIKOLSKYI R Loves Cr Loves Cr Loves Cr Laves Cr Loves Cr Ut Loves Cr Meadow Cr 6/23/03 6/23/03 6/24/03 6/24/03 6/24/03 6123/03 6/25)03 SR 1006 below Golf Second Ave above below Greensboro SR 2170 Course WWTP WWTP Road CRUSTACEA CAECIDOTEA SP (STREAMS) C R R CAMBARUS SPP A C A C A A CRANGONYX SPP R C R R R PELECYPODA PISIDIUM SPP R R A C SPHAERIUM SPP C VILLOSA DELUMBIS R GASTROPODA FERRISSIA SPP R A R C C HELISOMA ANCEPS R R A MENETUS DILATATUS C R R R C PHYSELLA SPP A A A R A A PSEUDOSUCCINEA COLUMELLA C R OTHER CLIMACIA AREOLARIS A ❑UGESIA TIGRINA R A R ERPOBDELLA/MOOREOBDELLA A R A HELOBDELLA TRISERIALIS R R HYDRACARINA R PETROPHILA SP A PROSTOMA GRAECENS R NCDENR WWIGW #624 Cameron Testing Services US EPA Lab# NC0191a Project: Initial Storm Water BOD 5 day (mg/L) Client: Walk Softly, LLC Reference Std. Methods, 19th ed. Sample Data Report 5210 BOD5 - B Sampled HH I Received CSC Matrix SW Regulatory Yes Date 6/12/2010 Date 6/12/2010 Type Grab -LaWbirelctor Page 1 a / zl 11D Date NCDENR WW1GW #624 Cameron Testing Services LIS EPA Lab # NCO1918 Project: Initial Storm Water Styrene (ug1L) Client: Walk Softly, LLC Reference SW-846 Sample Data Report 5d35l826OB Sampled 1- H Received CSC I Matrix SW Regulatory I Yes Date 6112)2010 1 Date ShZ2014 I Type Grata k�, , ���� Lab Director Date Palze I NC WWIGW Certificate 654 EPA LAb# NCO1918 Cameron Testing Services, Inc. Project: Initial Storm Water CTS Proj. Solids Report Client: Walk Softly LLC Regulatory Sampled Received Due Ref. Methods Std. Meth. 19" ed. By HH By CSC Date 06/12/10 Date 06/12/10 Date Requested Analysis 2540 D - TSS Tvpe Grab - Matrix SW 219 & Steele Str. Sanford. NC 27330 SW-1 001 93 10 06/15/10 SW-2 002 257 10 06/15/10 SW-3 003 41 10 06/15/10 SW-4 004 296 10 06/15/10 SW-5 005 95 10 06/15/10 GSC s TSS (mglL� LCS ..... .... 80.5 .:Rec,�Q 98.20% Blank < 10 Lab Director Date: Notes: RL = Reporting Limit. Units always match analysis. Rev. 1 c Mar. 9, 2010 NC WWIGW Certificate 654 EPA LAb 9 NC01918 Cameron Testing Services, Inc. 219 S. Steele Str. Sanford, NC 27330 Project: Initial Storm Water CTS Proj. 1flD5 OOT Client: Walk Softly, LLC Regulatory Yes Sampled Received Ref: Std. Meth. 19" ed. By HH By CSC Date 06/12/10 Date 06/12/10 :. Analysis 4500 HB - pH - Type Grab Matrix SW ., i© Lb'ID pH Analysis Arla[yst ..Sampte SW-1 001 7.95 06/12/10 SW-2 002 8.70 06/12/10 SW-3 003 7.29 06/12/10 SW-4 004 8.22 06/12/10 SW-5 005 7.98 06/12/10 a Hof /A) Lab irector Date: Notes: RL = Reporting Limit. Units always match analysis. Sample pH was measured outside of holding time. Client brought samples immedaitely after collection. Rev. 1 c Mar. 9, 2010 NCDENR WWIGW #624 Cameron Testing Services US EPA Lab # NC01918 Project: Initial Storm Water COD (mg/L) Report Client: Walk Softly, LLC Reference Std. Methods, 5220 COD - D 19th ed. Sam Ae Data Sampled HH I Received CSC Matrix SW Regulatory Yes hate 6/12/2010 J Date 6/12/2010 Type Grab Lab Director Page 1 66%zf/Ire Date Floorazzo Tile Manufacturing Facility Plan and Timeline for Separation of Grinding Waste Product from Comingling with Stormwater Runoff We expect to have funds from the Venture Capital organization we are currently working with by the end of August. If we get those funds as currently planned we will follow this time line. If we do not, we can not order this equipment until the funds arrive. 1) September 1, 2010: Order one (1)Schubert Slurry Clean Water Clarifyer. and Mud Separator*from VIC International with a 150 gallon per minute capacity with storage tanks, filter bags, filters, and pump. This machine is self contained and will separate the solids from the water and allow the, water to be recycled back for reuse. The solids will be bagged and stored for appropriate disposal. 2) October 15, 2010: Schubert Slurry Clean Water Clarifyer and Mud Separator is built 3) October 30, 2010: Schubert Slurry Clean Water Clarifyer and Mud Separator is shipped and delivered to Floorazzo Tile in Siler City. 4) November 30, 2010: Schubert Slurry Clean Water Claryfier and Mud Separator is installed at Floorazzo Plant with corresponding piping, controls, and overflow protections. 5) December 31, 2010: Troubleshooting and adjustments done to installation to make sure installation takes care of all remaining stormwater issues and checked to make sure there are no remaining violations or issues of possible comingling of residuals from the facility with stormwater runoff. Additional Items to be fully implemented by December 31, 2010 as per suggestions by Vicki Webb of DENR: 1) Install permanent berm (minimum of 2" high) next to large garage style door on Northwest side of building to keep material from plant migrating outside the building and risk mixing with stormwater. :ETILii f. t'f l'�il� t '. r'r:�. .J 7.� :}.A r �'t �! l■ r'�r i �.f �I ,^t t-�v..J. .f. :Px Gq .-. j , W {.{ "0 _i3 VWlQ, ft. jig r1� �. .- 41 '�i-�f'{t W: i� III ;T3 Wi 791 4 , �•+ :4; 'IJ9. �,, it �� r'�'! r:r'' �._ �. .� '� i. ., f � �i�:,r r f i ien 1 J :1 .liW!"! w'.il �,.'d r- ?C1F5•d ?,r£r>.S �. Fri--g�. ! vi, .`'t) tl�r 'S 1. /�; �A j�j� t I {, F.oi. ... 7-.. ,� f�tii�F :L'r._ ..• �!. i•. .. �!' ( Jj );A .-T. - - i1! � °jis i A sail;m 1 `,!?'. �•a3 i?!;� lrt�' �f; '✓ t. � '. .":r f. C'i, ?�'., i` �.���'� 7 -y V'�fr � _,ilr {�..?!'wf�`,:, �� .. ::a :•� d'i!.i ;4 .`.r iit p l): + ;'! - `r �. r. ' - 'Y , �.1 %:•. -. 1.. ; lF-� - '.' !�'l� n; iip . 1'01. ...... t jo va ip' eta 1,1t}51 fir V, 1 ifUJIM+: ips: v!" ,l <.,° r.t`'`: 5 .3 •:ik'>� 'a.':' ;f�'<.j r ;9 ;d7f�9 't. + : g.. 1 ` tE `gsg :F 2) Close off storm drain outfall #4 and instead install a sump pump and pump any material or water that collects at this -point into the sludge clarifying system to be recycled. 3) Enclose the sludge clarifying area with a 16" high cement block berm to contain any spills and add further assurance that no material from the plant can comingle with stormwater. 4) Initiate a weekly inspection check list of items to inspect for compliance. Items on the list will include but not be limited to: No evidence of material from the plant migrating to outside the plant, sludge clarification machinery operating correctly with no overflow, safety berms in place and functioning correctly, and no outside storage of uncovered containers. Keep a record of the weekly inspections with verification of any maintenance performed. 31