NC0047759_Authorization to Construct_19911118

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
November 18,1991
Ms. Viclae Jones, Hospital Administrator
Sea Level Hospital
Post Office Box 100
Sea Level, North Carolina 28577
Subject: Permit No. NCO047759
Authorization to Construct
Sea Level Hospital
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Carteret County
Dear Ms. Jones:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 12,1991 by the Division
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction the following additions to the existing wastewater
treatment facility: a 3,750 gallon flow equilization tank with dual pumps, high water alarm, and relocated
parshall flume and flow measuring equipment; a 14,000 GPD tertiary treatment system with clearwell,
mudwell, and air scour system; a tablet type chlorinator; and a 20 cfm blower to supply air to the
equilization basin and tertiary filter unit.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO047759 issued December 1, 1990, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC0047759.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
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 the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
Regional Offices
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NC0047759
Authorization to Construct
November 18, 1991
Page 2
The Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities 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.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
The sand media of the tertiary filter system must comply with the Division's sand specifications.
The engineer's certification will be evidence that this certification has been met.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden, telephone number 919R33-
5083. I___N
cc: Carteret County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Training and Certification Unit