WQ0021439_Final Permit_20030212

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
February 12, 2003
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Mr. Rodney.M, Tart
Harnett County Director of Public Utilities gip,
308 W. Duncan Street
P.O. Box 1119;�,
Lillington, North Carolina 2754619
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit ,�4+ 1V
WQ0021439
West Harnett Schools
Highland Hills Elementary
Harnett County
Dear Mr. 'Fart:
In accordance with your request received February 7, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0021439, with an issue
date of December 1, 2002. This permit, issued to the County of Harnett, is for the operation of a pump and haul system to serve
the new Western Harnett Schools -Highland Hills Elementary located on Buffalo Lake Road, in Harnett County. This is a
temporary system to be used until permanent sewer service is available.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2003, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. In order to ensure proper operation of this facility, I would like to direct your attention to
condition number twelve (12) of the permit.
If permanent server service is not available thirty (30) clays prior to the expiration of this permit, another application
package must be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality. Operation of a pump
and haul without a permit is subject to enforcement actions by the Division.
if any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to 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 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604, Unless such demands are made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
If you have questions concerning this matter, or if this office can be of assistance, please contact Mr. Paul Sherman at (910)
486-1541, ext. 733.
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Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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Harnett County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
PUMP AND HAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21, Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HERESY GRANTED TO
The County of Harnett
FOR THE
operation of a 9,000 GPD pump and haul system for domestic sewage disposal from the Western
Harnett Schools -Highland Hills Elementary in Harnett County, with no discharge of wastes to surface
waters, pursuant to the request received February 7, 2003, and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data filed with and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit will be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2003, 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 supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
S. No type of wastewater other than that domestic waste from Highland
Hills Elementary School shall be included in the pump and haul
activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the County of Harnett
facility at Carolina Lakes remains fully capable of treating waste
generated at this facility.
7. In the event 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 necessary, including those
as may be required by this Division.

Pump and Haul Permit
February 12, 2003
Page 2
8. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the
Carolina Lakes Wastewater Treatment Plant.
10. The Perrnittee is liable for any damage caused by a spill or failure of
the pump and haul operations.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by
the Permittee to ensure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Per nittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul
collection facilities a minimum of two (2) times per day, five (5) days
per week to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors,
and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of waste 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.
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
pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or
copy any record 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:
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.
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 143-215.6.
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 may have jurisdiction.

Pump and Haul Permit
February 12, 2003
Page 3
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional
Office, telephone number 910-486-1541, 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 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, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of any
portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons
reporting such occurrences by telephone shall 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 lst day of December, 2002.
FOR�THj"ORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CO ON
Paul E"Rawls, Ronal Water Quality Supervisor
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0021439