WQ0002098_Final Permit_19890912

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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 12, 1989
Mr. Bobby Jones, Director
Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department
P. O. Box 249
Bolivia, North Carolina 28442
Dear Mr. Jones:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002098
Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Lockwood Folly Township District Park
Septic Tank Wastewater Treatment System
Brunswick County
In accordance with your application received July 19, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002098, dated September 12, 1989, to Brunswick County Parks and
Recreation Department Or the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment
system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1994, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Issuance of this permit Hereby
voids Permit No. 9601 issued October 13, 1983.
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 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 need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincere ,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Lewis & Associates
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department
Brunswick County
FOR THE
operation of a 1,670 GPD septic tank and nitrification field wastewater treatment system consisting
of a collection system, a 1,670 gallon septic tank, a distribution box, three (3) 93 foot long by 3 foot
wide nitrification lines ( 279 square feet), connection piping, fittings, and appurtenances to serve the
Lockwood Folly Township District Park, pursuant to the application received July 19 ,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 August 31, 1994, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may
be required by this Division, including the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
2. 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.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and
prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.

4. 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.
5. 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.
6. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area
shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility
being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area.
II. PERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all
times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of
ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In event the
facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions,
or failure of the irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee,
shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management,
3. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
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prohibited.
4. 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.
5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
6. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the nitrification field(s) and the field(s) shall be
kept mowed. The clippings shall be removed to prevent the build up of thatch.
III. MONITORING REQUTREMENTS
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. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules arranged as required
by the Division of Environmental Management and constructed in accordance with
10 NCAC 2C 0.0100.

IV. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or
lead to the release of wastes 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 a period of three years from the date of the inspection
and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental
Management or other permitting authority.
3. 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.
4. Reports on the operations of the wastewater treatment system shall be submitted to
the Regional office at regular intervals and in such form and detail as may be
required by this Division. .,
5. A record shall be maintained and shall include but not limited to an annual inspection
of solids level in the septic tank. Records of this inspection shall be maintained by
the permittee and available upon request.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the
subject wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater
discharged into the municipal or regional sewerage system.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event the facilities change ownership, or there
is a name change of the Permittee, a formal request must be accompanied by an
application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate.

5. 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.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by
the applicant for the life of the project.
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.
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).
9. 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.
10. The issuance of this pernrit 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.
11. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 9601 issued October 13, 1983.
Permit issued this the 12th day of September, 1989
NORTH QROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0002098