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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0006265_Final Permit_19920416State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Bob Jamieson William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager April 16, 1992 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Mr. David Edwards, Director Bald Head Island Utilities Post Office Drawer 10999 Southport, North Carolina 28461 Subject: Water Quality Permit No. WQ0006265 Line Service Building Wastewater Treatment Facility Brunswick County Dear Mr. Edwards: In accordance with you application received March 13, 1992, and revised April 6, 1992 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006265 dated April 16, 1992, to Bald Head Island Utilities for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1997, 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 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, Post Office Box 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 919-395-3900 • Fax 919-3542004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Mr. David Edwards April 16, 1992 Page Two One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. These plans should be maintained by Bald Head Island Utilities for the life of the project. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck at telephone number (919) 395-3900. Sincerely, liriVne Signed By pRE- STON +10WrARD JV A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Regional Supervisor EB:WQ6265.042 cc: Brunswick County Health Department Wilmington Groundwater Section Training and Certification Unit Wilmington Regional Files Permits and Engineering Unit McKim and Creed Central Files 1P, C D W -i NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RALEIGH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES P E R M I T SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM 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 Bald Head Island Utilities for the construction and operation of a 240 GPD wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,000 gallon precast concrete two compartment septic tank, a distribution box, two 3 feet wide subsurface distribution lines forty linear feet each, and all associated piping, valves, fittings and appurtenances to serve the Line Service Building with no discharge to surface waters of the State. This Permit is granted pursuant to the application received March 13, 1992, and revised April 6, 1992, and 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 part of this Permit. This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1997 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. 2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 3. This permit shall be voidable if the soils fail 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 ground waters. 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 5. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 5. The usable reserve area as indicated on the approved plans shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all buffer requirements. 7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 8. The following buffers shall be maintained for any new construction of treatment and disposal facilities: a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA" and "SB" classified surface waters c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains and diversions (downslope) and groundwater drainage systems. 9. The Wilmington Regional Office, Phone No. 919/395--3900 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. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. The application rate to the disposal field shall not exceed 1.0 gpd/sf. 3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. 4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 5. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the disposal field and the field shall be kept mowed. The clippings shall be removed to prevent the build up of thatch. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. 3. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office telephone no. (919) 395-3900, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to know or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. IV. c. Any failure of a sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass of all or any portion of the influent to such facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not reoccur. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS 1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. 2. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance Boundary. For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at a lesser of 250 feet from the perimeter of waste disposal, or 50 feet within the property boundary. If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is changed, the permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a modification to the Permit. The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee shall either (i) demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design and operation controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director. V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specification and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management 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. 4. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site. 5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H.0205(c)(4). 6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statue 143-215.6. 7. The wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a publicly owned areawide sewage collection system within 180 days of its availability. All discharge of wastewater to the system shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewerage collection. system. 8. 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. 9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Permit issued this 16th day of April, 1992. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ;J-�Iginat Signed By 4. PPD;T0f4 HOWARD, iR A. Preston Howard, Jr. Regional Supervisor Permit No. WQ0006265 Engineer's Certification I , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that construction of the facilities authorized by Water Quality Permit No. WQ0006265 have been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications*. Signature Registration Number Date *NOTE. Any deviation from the approved plans and specifications should be described.