WQ0002829_Final Permit_19900411

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
Mr. C. Wayne Kinser, President
Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc.
Post Office Box 6319
Asheville, North Carolina 28816
Dear Mr. Kinser:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
April 11, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002829
Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc.
Outer Banks Beach Club
Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Rotary
Distributor Disposal System
Dare County
In accordance with your application received December 11, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002829, dated April 11, 1990, to Peppertree Resorts Limited for the
continued operation of a 500,000 GPD Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and. Rotary Distributor
Disposal System.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1991, and shall void
Permit No. 6979R3 issued May 20, 1985, Permit No. 13195 issued December 7, 1987, and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to
the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
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. Mark Hawes
at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Dare County Health Depart
Washington Regional Offic
Rose and Associates, P.A.
S;ia,cerely,
George T. Evere
.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
HIGH RATE INFILTRATION 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
OUTER BANKS BEACH CLUB, INCORPORATED
Dare County
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continued operation of a 200,000 GPD (based on a loading rate of 10 gpd/sf on existing rotary
distributors) wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system consisting of three
(3)-100,000 gallon aeration basins, each with dual 50,000 gallon aeration/clarification modules,
three (3)-10,000 gallon sludge holding tanks, six (6)-dual cell 50,000 GPD tertiary filter units, a
10,435 gallon capacity baffled chlorine contact/filter backwash tank, a gas chlorinator system,
recording effluent flow meter with totalizer; a 10,000 gallon capacity effluent dosing tank with
high water alarm and six (6) 150 gpm dosing pumps discharging to six (6) rotary distributors
including four (4) with a diameter of 57 feet and two (2) with a diameter of 80 feet, a stand-by
power system consisting of a 45 kW generator and a new 115 kW generator nn for the
construction of additional 300,000 GPD wastewater treatment and rotary distributor disposal
facilities consisting of two (2)-100,000 gallon aeration basins, each with dual 50,000 gallon
aeration/clarification units, two (2)-10,000 gallon sludge holding tanks, four (4)-dual cell 50,000
GPD tertiary filter units, six (6) rotary distributors, each with a diameter of 80 feet, and all
associated valves, fittings and appurtenances for tfor a total treatment facility rating of 0.500 MGD
to serve Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received December 11, 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 April 30, 1991 and shall void
Permit No. 6979R3 issued May 20, 1985, Permit No. 13195 issued December 7, 1987,and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction of the third, fourth, and fifth phase of the treatment
facility 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail
the certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC
27611-7687.
2. The Washington 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.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action to
correct the problem, including actions as maybe required by this Division, such as
the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities.
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. Ponding of wastewater on the surface of the distribution field
when the dosing cycle commences shall be considered evidence of failure of the soils
to adequately absorb the wastewater. Additionally, such failure shall be interpreted
as a violation of this permit condition.
5. 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.
b. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the high rate infiltration
area and to prevent wastewater runoff.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited_
8. 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.
9. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 500 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any public works surface supply
or public shallow potable water well.
b) 100 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any "SA" classified surface
waters.
c) 50 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any other surface waters.
d) 100 feet between high rate infiltration unit and property lines.
e) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
f) 50 feet between high rate infiltration unit and other treatment units and public
right of ways.
g) 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and surface or groundwater drainage
systems.
10. A usable green area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The green area
shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility
being served without exceeding the loading rates of the green area. A "green area"
as defined in 15 NCAC 2H .0404 (g)(7) is an area suitable for waste disposal, either
in its natural state or which has been modified by planting a vegetative cover of
grasses or low growing shrubbery.
II. OPERATI N AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
2. 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 grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Within thirty days
after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must submit
a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge.
3. The application rates for the high rate infiltration system shall not exceed 10 gpd/sf.
4. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater outside the high rate infiltration disposal
area 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.
5. The rotary distribution fields shall be raked twice weekly during the months April to
October, and once a week during the months of November to March.
7. The screenings removed from the wastewater treatment plant shall be properly
disposed of in a sanitary landfill.
8. The distribution field(s) shall be kept free of vegetation at all times. There shall be
no rotor tillers used on the rotary distribution field(s). Vegetation must be removed
from the field(s) manually.
9. The application of chemicals to the distribution field(s) is expressly prohibited.
10. An automatically activated stand by power source shall be on site and operational at
all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested
weekly by interrupting the primary power source.
11. The flow measurement device shall be calibrated annually by a representative of a
firm which is routinely engaged in the calibration of flow measurement devices.
Records of this calibration, including all information pertinent to the calibration, shall
be available during any inspection by Division staff.
12. The diffusers shall be removed from the aeration basin and serviced during the
months of March, June, August, and October. Additional servicing may be
required, and should be performed on an as needed basis by the operator.
13. The chlorine tablets used in the disinfection facility shall be of the kind and type
specified in the plans and specifications approved by the Division.
III. MONITQ9RjQ AND „REPORTING REO TTRFMENT
l . 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. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an
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effluent in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Av_rravea Daily Maximumb
Flow 0.200 MGD-"
BOD5 10 mg/l 15 mg/1
NH3 as N 4 mg/1 6 mg/l
TS S 20 mg/l 30 mg/1
a. Monthly average shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
b. Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
0.500 MGD following expansion of the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities.
The effluent from each treatment facility (Aero Mod plant and Metal Plant) shall
be monitored by the permittee at the point prior to discharge to the rotary distributor
for the following parameterst:
Location of Measurement Sample
Parameter Sj=ling Points Frequency iype
BOD5, 5-day, 20C Effluent *2/Month Composite
NH3 Effluent *2/Month Composite
TSS Effluent *2/Month Composite
Fecal Coliform Effluent *2/Month Grab
pH Influent, Effluent Daily Grab
Flow Influent or Effluent Continuous Recording
Settleable Matter Effluent Daily Grab
Residual Chlorine Effluent Daily Grab
NO3 Effluent **Triannually Grab
TDS Effluent **Triannually Grab
Total Coliforms Effluent **Triannually Grab
TOC Effluent **Triannually Grab
Chloride Effluent **Triannually Grab
Orthophosphate Effluent **Triannually Grab
TOX Effluent **Triannually Grab
NH4 Effluent **Triannually Grab
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
t The monitoring reports for each treatment facility shall be submitted on separate
effluent monitoring sheets.
*2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October.
During the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
**Triannual sampling frequency shall correspond with triannual monitoring of wells
required by Groundwater monitoring conditions.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with
Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or
more restrictive limitations.
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3. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition III.2) shall be
submitted annually on or before January 31 of the following year to the following
address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
4. A record shall be maintained of all sludge removed from this facility. The record
shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the sludge, date the sludge was hauled, and volume
of sludge removed.
5. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the
following items:
a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and d.o. in
the aeration basin and clarifier.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions,
etc.)
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
f. Dates fields were raked and arms inspected
6. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office,
telephone no. [phone], 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 recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The ten (10) existing monitoring wells and any new monitoring wells shall be
sampled every March, July, and November for the following parameters:
NO3 (10.0)
TOC
pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units)
Chlorides (250.0)
Water Level
TDS (500.0)
Ammonia Nitrogen
Orhtophosphate
Total Coliforms (1/100 ml)
Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only ( by Method 1 or
Method 2 below)
Method 1: Method 6230D ( Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th edition, 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 " Methods for the Determination of Organic
Compounds in Drinking Water", United States Environmental
Protection Agency - 600/4-88/039
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be
surveyed relative to mean sea level (M.S.L.). The depth of the water in each well
shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level
elevations shall then be determined relative to (M.S.L.).
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 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 rg_otand 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.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, or the equivalent
Method 502.2, then EPA method 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other
organic compounds which may be present. The results of all analyses specified in
the monitoring requirements, including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
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
2. The Qompliance,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
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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 the rotary distributors permitted prior to December 30, 1983, the Compliance
Boundary is established at a distance of 500 feet from the from the edge of the rotary
distributor fields, or the property boundary, whichever is less.
For the rotary distributors permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance
Boundary is established at the lesser of 250 feet from the edge of the rotary
distributor fields, or 50 feet within the property boundary.
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.
All rotary distributors shall have a minimum of one (1) downgradient monitoring
well installed prior to the start of waste disposal operations for the distributor in
question. The well(s) shall be constructed such that the water level is never above or
below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during year. The exact
location and construction details for all the wells shall be approved by the
Washington Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be
obtained.
All monitoring wells shall be sampled initially after construction and thereafter every
March, July, and November for those parameters specified for the existing
monitoring wells.
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management 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. The Permittee or his designee 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.
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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 a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittec, 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. This wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a publicly owned areawide sewage
collection system within 180 days of its availability. All discharge of wastewater to
the rotary distribution fields shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewer
system.
5. 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).
6. Prior to a transfer of this land to a new owner, a notice shall be given to the new
owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the Permittee for the life of this project.
10. 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.
11. This permit shall supersede any previously issued permit.

12. The permittee shall begin construction of additional treatment works within sixty
(60) days of a thirty (30) day average exceedance of 80 % of the constructed design
flow A 160 MGD). Construction shall be of treatment and/or disposal works.
Permit issued this the 1 Ith day of April, 1990
TH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
beofge T. Everett, ' ec
Division of Enviro n agement
By Authority of the Enviro ental Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0002829
April 11, 1990
Enaineerl Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration N
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