WQ0016856_Final Permit_19990526

JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Dr George Fleetwood, Superintendent
Rockingham County Schools
511 Harrington Highway
Eden NC 27288
WINSTON-SALF-m REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 26, 1999
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SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0016856
Rockingham County Schools 11 ! `s 197 9
(New Wentworth Elementary and New Middle School)
Rockingham County
Dear Dr. Fleetwood:
In accordance with your application received May 25, 1999, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0016856, to the Rockingham County Schools
for the operation of a pump and haul disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 1,
1999, 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 result in future compliance problems.
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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Russell,
or me at 336/771-4600.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Regional Supervisor
cc: Rockingham County Health Department
Jesse Wilson - Tritech
Permits & Engineering - Kim Young
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMI USSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
Rockingham County Schools
Rockingham County
FOR THE
operation of a 20,988 gpd pump and haul system to serve the New Wentworth Elementary School
and the New County Middle School with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant
to the application received May 25, 1999, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1998, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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.

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 domestic wastewater other than that from the New Wentworth Elementary
School and the New County Middle School shall be included in the pump and haul
activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Rockingham County
Schools, the City of Eden and Billingsley Septic Tank Service for the collection,
transportation, and ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is 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. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of
Madison's wastewater treatment plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. [phone] shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities so that
an in -place inspection can be made. 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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul collection 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 as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be
made available upon request to the Division of Water Quality or other permitting
authority.
14. 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 domestic wastewater collection facilities 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; and may obtain samples.
15. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional Office on or before the
fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
16. 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 I43-215.6.
17. 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.
18. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project..
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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 process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, et.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or 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 recur.
Permit issued this the 26th day of May 1999.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Larry D. oble
Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0016856

Permit No. WQ0016856
May 26, 1999
Engineer's Certification
I , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the
construction
of the project
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.