WQ0002096_Correspondence_20000414

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
AA ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RDENRA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 14, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
DAMES B.FfUN'f' JR,
GOVERNOR RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
A. Steven Pierce & Associates
BILL, f-3Oi,MAN c/o: Mr. David A. Bolling,
SECRETARY Director of Construction, Maintenance & Safety
Diversicare, Inc.
Post Office Box 1488
8829 Goodwill Church Rd.
RR T STEVENS DIRECTOi2 Kernersville� North Carolina 27285
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Subject: Emergency Addition to Spray Field Request
WQ0002096
Hertford County
Dear Mr. Bolling:
By this letter A. Steven Pierce & Associates have been granted permission to
expand the Pinewood Manor Rest Home wastewater spray field permitted by
WQ0002096. The emergency permission is conditioned by the following:
1. By July 1, 2000 submit a complete permit modification request to the Division of
Water Quality for the emergency spray field expansion.
2. A reduced buffer of 25 ft. to property lines is granted. However, in the event an
increase risk to the environment or to public health is found to exist the buffer will
be increased up to 150 ft.
3. The design for the emergency spray field shall minimize the possibility of aerosol
drift by locating sprinkler heads at the edge of buffer and spraying inward. Also, all
sprinklers at the edge of buffer shall have a reduced radius.
4. The preliminary design shall be submitted to the Washington Regional Office prior
to the start of construction.
If you have any questions contact Al Hodge in the Washington Regional Office
252-946-6481 ext. 223
Sincerely,
Ke T. evens
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To: Tommy Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality
Thru: Kim H. Colson, P.E., Supervisor Non -Discharge Permitting
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Thru: Roger Thorp -., Permitting Group Leader, WARO
From: Al Hodge, Environmental Engineer, WARO A i—
Date: 3-17-00
Re: Pinwood Manor, WQ0002095, SOC WQ 99-013, Emergency Expansion Request
Hertford County
Pinewood Manor(PM) has submitted a request, at my urging, to
expand their existing spray field in -order to minimize runoff during the
life of the SOC. PM has signed an SOC with a compliance schedule
requiring a connection to the Town of Ahoskie's wastewater treatment
system. The SOC has an $8,000 up -front penalty.
The Authorization for Emergency Expansion will require a formal
application with plans and specification to be submitted to the Division
by July 1, 2000. The major points of consideration., in my opinion, are;
1. The request for emergency expansion includes a request to reduce the
150 ft. property line buffer to 25 ft.
2. PM is not presently on good terms with the northern property owner.
3. The proposed expansion site with the maximum buffer reduction will
not entirely eliminate runoff.
4. Because the chosen alternative for compliance is to connect to the Town
of Ahoskie's wastewater treatment system the present situation may last
for several years.
5. The proposed expansion site is wooded-
G. A reduced level of plans will be submitted to the Washington Regional
Office for review before installation. A reduced radius on border spray
nozzles, and sprinklers located at the buffers edge spraying inward will
be required.
7. The adjacent properties to the north and west are wooded. The south
side has a single family dwelling located greater than 400 feet from the
property line.

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Pinewood Manor
March 17, 2000
It is my belief that the requested buffer of 25 feet will not cause an
increased risk to public health or the environment. This reduced buffer
will allow for the minimum runoff, for what may be an extended time
period. In the event a problem does occurs the buffers may be increased.
It is recommended the emergency expansion request be granted.
March 17, 2000
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