WQ0043888_WQ0043888 - UNC Bingham Facility P&H_20221103

November 3, 2022

George E. Battle, III
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
123 West Franklin St, Suite 600B, DB #1005
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1005

Subject: Permit No. WQ0043888
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UNC Bingham Facility
Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Orange County

Dear Mr. Battle:
In accordance with your application received October 31, 2022 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0043888, dated November 3, 2022, to The University of Chapel Hill for the time-limited operation of
a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from November 3, 2022,
will expire on May 3, 202, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This
cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated
therein by reference.

Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition I.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities at
least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges
that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health, or a nuisance condition.

Condition II.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name of contract
hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater removed.
Condition II.14: This permit shall expire May 3, 2023 Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the
date of expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality
Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final
disposal solution

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, 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









The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Permit No. WQ0043888
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Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jason Robinson via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for S. Richard E. Rogers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: J. Laurence Daw: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Regional Office Files
Orange County Health Department









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DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
______________________________________________________________________
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 the
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve the UNC
Bingham facility), consisting of an existing septic tank with an estimated total storage capacity of 8.000
gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24 hours storage with on-site
audible and visual high water alarms and telemetry. The anticipated flow for this pump and haul
operation is expected to be 1,000 – 2,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant to the
application received October 31, 2022 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from November 3, 2022, will expire on May 3, 2023 and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
____________________________________________
for S. Richard E. Rogers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0043888
Permit Issued: November 3, 2022









DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609
Regional Regional Office Phone: [phone]
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hereby authorized to:

Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to OWASA’s Mason Farm Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0025241

It shall be the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.

Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.

I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

No Special Conditions

II. STANDARD CONDITIONS

1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:

a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.

The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted
and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. [15A NCAC
02T .0108]

2. This permit shall not be 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 shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]

3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water
alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation. [15A NCAC
02T .0204(c)]

4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials unless
specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]










DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609
Regional Regional Office Phone: [phone]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than the
pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]

6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Adequate
inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]

7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional
Water Resources Section, telephone number 919-791-4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the
following:

a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps, aerators,
compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five 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. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]

8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and other
supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-
licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-
c)]

9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]

10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources 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 the Division’s approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]









DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
NC Division of Water Resources – Water Quality Section 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609
Regional Regional Office Phone: [phone]

11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required
by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]

12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit, completed
by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a completed
certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of Engineering in
accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be required.

13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]

14. This permit shall expire May 3, 2023. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the date of
expiration send written notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying
them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]