WQ0001903_Final Permit_19891011

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
51.2 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Dr. Richard Flynn, Superintendent October 11, 1989
New Hanover County Schools
PO Box 390
Wilmington, NC 28402
Dear Dr. Flynn:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001903
New Hanover County Schools
Bellamy Elementary School
Subsurface Wastewater Disposal
System
New Hanover County
In accordance with your application for permit renewal received June 20, 1989, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001903, dated October 11, 1989, to New Hanover County
Schools for the continued operation of the subject wastewater disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1994, shall void
Permit No. 9070, 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 � ith 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 need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd at
919I 733-5083.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An )equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM 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
New Hanover County Schools
Wake County
FOR THE
continued operation of a subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of a grease trap, a
9,000 gallon septic tank, dual 47 GPD dosing pumps with high water alarm, approximately 381
linear feet of 2-inch force main, distribution boxes, and two 3,000 square foot nitrification fields
to serve Bellamy Elementary School with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant
to the application received June 20, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1994, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Pe-imittee 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 become 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.
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.

6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. 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.
3. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIREMENTS
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
no. 919/256-4161, 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 known or unknown reasons, that render the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or
electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of
the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out
of compliance with its permit limitations.
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.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Within 90 days of permit issuance, three (3) monitor wells, one (1) upgradient and
two (2) downgradient, must be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The
location and construction details for these wells must be approved by the Wilmington
Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be obtained.
2. The monitor wells must be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste
disposal operations) and thereafter every March, July, and November for the
following parameters:
NO3 Ammonia Nitrogen
TDS TOC
pH Total Coliforms
Water Level Chloride
Orthophosphate
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the
remaining parameters.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient
monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the
individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration
as measured in the back ound monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will
be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances
of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be
subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW-59 (Compliance Monitoring Report
Form) every April, August and December.
The Complianc§ Boundary delineated on the attached site plan 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 prior to December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at a distance 500 feet from the disposal field , or the property boundary,
whichever is less.
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 operational 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.
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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.
3. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the
Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. 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, specifications 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 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. 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 Statute 143-215.6.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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8. 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).
Permit issued this the 11th day of October, 1989
WQ0001903
TH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Direclo' � ')
Division of Environmental anagement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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