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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0003102_Final Permit_19900328State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT March 28, 1990 Dr. Haywood Davis, Superintendent Pender County Board of Education Post Office Box 1239 Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 Subject: Permit Number WQ0003102 Topsail Elementary School Wastewater Treatment System Improvements Pender County Dear Dr. Davis: Bob Jamieson Regional Manager In accordance with your application received February 16, 1990 and revised March 8, 1990, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003102, dated March 28, 1990, for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal facility. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31., 1995, and shall'be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. . If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a hearing officer 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 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. 7225 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, N.C. 28403-3696 • Telephone 919-256-4161 • Fax 919-256-8572 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Dr. Haywood Davis, Superintendent March 27, 1990 Page -2- One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck, telephone number (919) 256-4161. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Regional Supervisor EB:WQ003102.MAR Enclosure cc: Pender County Health Department McKim & Creed Engineering Permits and Engineering Rick Shiver WiRO, CF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RALEIGH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES P E R M I T For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes or Other Wastes 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 Pender County Board of Education for the Continued operation of an existing septic tank and the construction and operation of a 2400 GPD Low Pressure Pipe disposal facility consisting of a dual pump dosing chamber, approximately 910 linear feet of 3 inch force main, a LPP disposal field of 4000 sq. ft., piping, fittings and appurtenances to serve Topsail Elementary School with no discharge to surface waters of the State. This permit is granted pursuant to the application received February 16, 1990 and revised March 8, 1990 in conformity with the project.plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and approved by -the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31,1995 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data. Permit No. WQ0003102 Page -2- 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supuortina data. 3. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 4. This permit is not transferable. 5. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject wastewater treatment system shall be abandoned, and all wastewater discharged into the municipal or regional sewerage system. 6. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters. 7. The Wilmington Regional office, Phone No. 919/256-4161 shall be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed system so that an in-place inspection can be made of said system prior to backfilling. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. 8. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and groundwater protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 9. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with the General Statutes 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 10. The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of groundwaters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, or failure of the irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by the Division of Environmental Management, including the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Permit No. WQ0003102 Page —3- 11. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the wastewater treatment system is prohibited. 12. 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. 13. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 14. An acceptable reserve area as indicated on the approved plans shall be maintained at all times. 15. The septic tank must be inspected at least twice annually and pumped as needed to remove excessive floating and settled solids. 16. The low pressure pipe disposal lines shall be purged at least twice annually and the pressure adjusted to the approved specifications. 17. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the low pressure pipe field and the field shall be kept mowed. The clippings shall. be removed to prevent the build of thatch. Permit issued this 28th day of March, 1990. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION A. Preston Howard, Jr. Regional Supervisor Permit No. Engineer's Certification I , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that construction of these permitted facilities has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. signature Date Registration Number