Issuance of Permit - 12/10/2012 (2)

Division of Water Quality
December 10, 2012
MEMORANDUM
To: Morella S. King
From: Jim Bushardt74.1
Subject: Pump aid Haul Permit No. WQ0036285
Summerhouse WWTP (WQ0029945)
Onslow County
The Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is permitted to operate a 400,000 gpd
Nonconjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System with infiltration disposal at the Summerhouse
S/D and has requested a pump and haul permit to send up to 11,430 gpd of raw domestic
wastewater from the Summerhouse Pumping Stations #2,43, #4 and an unspecified amount from
the Summerhouse upset pond to the Town of Holly Ridge wastewater treatment plant under the
control of ONWASA in lieu of beginning operations of the of the Summerhouse WWTP (Permit
No. WQ0029945). The Permittee indicates that an influent flow of 0.03 MGD is needed to begin
operations under Permit No. WQ0029945. There is currently 6 homes built in the Summerhouse
S/D and the club h6use/pool is in operation for the few homeowners.
The raw domestic wastewater will be removed from the Summerhouse Pumping Stations #2,43,44
and the Summerhouse upset pond and transferred in a leak -proof tanker by ONWASA to a sewer
collection system manhole immediately upgradient of the Holly Ridge WWTP (Permit No.
WQ0019907) for ultimate treatment and disposal. Pump and haul volumes are to be received at
rates that will not exceed the influent capacity of the receiving wastewater treatment plant.
Additionally, an unspecified amount of disinfected wastewater from the upset pond may be
transferred into the Holly Ridge spray irrigation lagoon as part of a one-time upset pond cleanout
operation.
If you have questions please feel free to contact me.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 10,2012
Mr. Billy Joe Farmer
Onslow Water & Sewer Authority
P/O Box 1415
Jacksonville, NC, 28540
Subject: Pump & Haul Permit No. WQ0036285
Summerhouse S/D
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Farmer:
In accordance with your application received November 30, 2012 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0036285, dated December 10, 2012 to the Onslow Water & Sewer Authority, and is provided for the temporary
operation of pump and haul activities transporting up to 11,430 gpd of raw domestic wastewater from the
Summerhouse sewer collection system (Pumping Stations #2,43,&#4), tributary to the Summerhouse WWTP
(Permit No. WQ0029945), to a sewer collection system manhole located immediately upgradient of the Town of
Holly Ridge WWTP for ultimate treatment and disposal in accordance with Permit No. WQ0019907 and at
volumes that will not exceed the receiving plant's permitted limitations. This permit supersedes Permit No.
WQ0036136. Additionally, untreated pump & haul liquids from the Summerhouse wastewater plant upset pond can
be transferred to a sewer collection manhole located immediately upgradient of the Holly Ridge WWTP as part of
the one-time pond cleanout operation. Disinfected upset pond liquids can be transferred into the Holly Ridge spray
irrigation lagoon as part of the one-time pond cleanout operation.
This permit shall be effective from December 10, 2012 until June 10, 2013 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 constitute noncompliance with the permit. Also, please note Condition No. 8 in the permit, which
states that the pump and haul activity will cease upon the expiration date.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right
to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request
must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands
are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION, WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
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Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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Mr. Billy Joe Farmer
December 10, 2012
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jim Bushardt at (910)
796-7341.
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Morella P ;�P.E.
Envi onmental Program Supervisor III
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Cc: Mr. Randall Gray (Town of Holly Ridge Zoning/Inspections)
Mr. Mathew Hypes, P.E. (ONWASA)
Mr. Junior Mobley (ONWASA)
Mr. Timothy Webb (ONWASA)
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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PUMP AND HAUL PERMIT WQ0036285
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations:
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Onslow Water & Sewer Authority
Onslow County
for the
temporary operation of a pump and haul activity for transporting up to 11,430 gpd of raw domestic
wastewater from the Summerhouse sewer collection system (Pumping Stations #2,#3,& #4),
tributary to the Summerhouse WWTP (Permit No.WQ0029945) located in Onslow County to a
manhole tributary to the Holly Ridge WWTP (Permit No. WQ0019907) in Onslow County with no
discharge of wastes directly to the surface waters, pursuant to the application submitted to the
Department of Environment, and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
Additionally, an unspecified volume of untreated wastewater may be removed from the Summer
house upset pond and transferred to a manhole tributary to the Holly Ridge WWTP as part of a one-
time upset pond cleanout operation. An unspecified amount of disinfected upset pond liquids can be
transferred into the Holly Ridge spray irrigation lagoon as part of the one-time upset pond cleanout
operation.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 10, 2013 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out
in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of
this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. No type of wastewater other than raw domestic waste from the Summerhouse Pumping Stations
42,#3, #4, and from the upset pond located in Onslow County, shall be included in the pump and
haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between ONWASA-Holly
Ridge WWTP and the hauler (ONWASA- Collections & Distribution) relating to pump&haul
transfer receiving times and the receiving point are in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities, and take such
immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division.
8. The pump and haul activity shall cease upon the expiration date of this permit.
9. The raw domestic wastewater collected from Summerhouse Pumping Stations 42,#3, 44 and
the upset pond shall be transferred to the upgradient manhole of the Holly Ridge WWTP for
ultimate treatment and disposal in accordance with conditions of Permit WQ0019907 issued by
the Division of Water Quality. Such transfers shall be accomplished on Mondays and Fridays
during regular daily wastewater plant operating hours. Disinfected wastewater from the upset
pond may be transferred into the Holly Ridge spray irrigation lagoon.
10. The Permittee (ONWASA) is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump
and haul operations.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee or their
designated system operator to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee (ONWASA) shall inspect the wastewater collection facilities and wastewater
plant receiving facilities to prevent malfunctions, deterioration, operator errors, and discharges
which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health,
or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date
and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions
taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for as long
as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Water Quality.
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13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the wastewater collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit and may inspect or copy any records that must be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples.
14. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee
indicating:
date wastewater is removed from the facility.
name of facility from which wastewater is removed.
name of facility receiving wastewater.
volume of wastewater received at each wastewater treatment receiving facility.
status of permanent disposal option (Operation of Summerhouse WWTP)
These records shall be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section located at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28405 on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the following
month.
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A.
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal), which have jurisdiction.
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office at telephone
no.[phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any failure of equipment, storage or transportation facilities resulting in a by-pass directly
or indirectly to waters or lands of the State.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 15
days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report should be directed to
Morella S. King Ph.D, P.E., Environmental Program Supervisor III, NCDENR, 127
Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 and must outline the actions
taken to clean up the wastewater and ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this 10`h Day of December 2012.
NORTH CARO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Morella 5�, Y.E.
Environmental Program Supervisor III
Permit No. WQ0036285
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