WQ0002829_Final Permit_19930203

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental, Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Mr. C. Wayne Kinser, President
Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc.
PO Box 6319
Asheville, NC 28816
Dear Mr. Kinser:
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
February 3, 1993
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002829 .
Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc.
Outer Banks'Beach Club
Wastewater Collection, Treatment,
and Rotary Distributor
Disposal System
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In accordance with your application received September 13, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002829, dated February 3, 1993, to Outer Banks Beach Club, Inc. for the continued
operation of a 500,000 GPD Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Rotary Distributor Disposal System.
In accordance with the variance approved September 10, 1992, by the Environmental Management
Commission, the Compliance Boundary for the disposal system has been altered. The attached site map
delineates the Compliance Boundary for this disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1998, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0002829 issued April 11, 1990, 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. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilrnirrgtori Winston-Salem
7041251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 9191571-4700 919/946-6481 919/3955-3900 9191761-2351
Pollution Prevention Pays'
P.O. Rox 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Dare County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit, Karen Colby
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
R.ALEIGH
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, Inc.
Dare County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 300,000 GPD (based on a loading rate of 10 gpd/sf on existing rotary
distributors) wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system, consisting of two (2) 100,000 gallon
aeration basins, each with dual 50,000 gallon aeration/clarification modules, two (2) 10,000 gallon sludge
holding tanks, four (4) dual cell 50,000 GPD tertiary filter units, one (1) 100,000 GPD extended aeration
package plant, 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 seven (7) 150 gpm dosing pumps discharging to seven (7) rotary distributors
including four (4) rated at 25,000 GPD with a diameter of 57 feet and three (3) rated at 50,000 GPD with a
diameter of 80 feet, a stand-by power system consisting of a 45 kW generator and a new 115 kW
generator and for the construction and operation of an additional 200,000 GPD wastewater treatment and
250,000 GPD 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 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, five (5) rotary distributors rated at 50,000 GPD each and having a
diameter of 80 feet, and all associated valves, fittings, and appurtenances for a total treatment and disposal
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 September 13, 1990, 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 January 31, 1998, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0002829 issued April 11, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:

1. Upon completion of construction of the third, fourth, and fifth phases of the treatment
facility and prior to operation of the additional permitted facilities, 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 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-
0535.
2. The Washington Regional Office, phone no. 919/946-6481, 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.
3. 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 may be 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.
6. 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 -6auncnt units and public right
of ways. �..���
g) 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and a %tig .water drainage
systems.
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10. A usable green area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The green area shall have
the capability of aecommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without
exceeding the loading rates of the green area. A "green area" as defined in 15A 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.
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1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
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.
6. 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 standby 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 representative of a firm
which is routinely engaged in the calibration of flow measure ' " ces. Records of this
calibration, including all information pertinent to the calibra ' ailable during
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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.
MONITORINQ AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent
in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter_ _ Monthly Averaged Daily Maximuri b-
Flow
BOD5 10 mg/l 15 mg/l
NH3 as N 4 mg/l 6 mg/l
TS S 20mg/l 30 mg/l
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.
* Flow shall be limited by the volume of treatment plant constructed or disposal capacity
of the rotary distributors up to .500 MGD, whichever is less.
The effluent from each treatment facility (Hero Mod Plant and Metal Plant) shall be
monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to discharge to the rotary distributor for the
following parameters t:
Location of Measurement Sample
Parameter Sampling Points _ Frequency L=
BOD5, 5-day, 20C
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
pH
Flow
Settleable Matter
Residual Chlorine
NO3
TDS
TOC
Chloride
Orthophosphate
VOC
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
Influent, Effluent
Daily
Grab
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
**Triannualty
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Tri ually
Grab
Effluent
**Trill v- -
Grab
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard
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t The monitoring reports for each treatment facility shall be submitted on separate effluent
monitoring sheets., r
* 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.
Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition IH.2) shall be submitted on or
before of the last day of the following month to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
4. A record shall be maintained of all residuals 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 a volume of
residuals 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 dissolved
oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
C. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions,
alarm testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, 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 Perrnittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone no.
919/946-6481, 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 whic .. S .4a the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes '� °
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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 renders 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 of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
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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I . Any monitoring on the N.C. Power, Inc. property necessary to ensure compliance with
15A NCAC 2L shall be provided by the permittee as stipulated in the application
documents. The Division will coordinate any monitoring with Peppertree Resorts, LTD
and N.C. Power, Inc.
2. As monitoring wells 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 are not located at the review boundary and cannot
provide useful information, these wells shall be properly abandoned in accordance with
15A NCAC 2C.
3. As indicated on the attached map, four (4) new monitoring wells shall be constructed to
monitor groundwater quality. The wells shall be constructed such that the water level is
never above or below the screened portion of the well. The exact location of these wells
shall be coordinated with the Washington Regional Office.
4. The four (4) new monitoring wells must be sampled initially after construction and prior to
using rotaries 9, 11, and 12. All nine (9) monitoring wells shall be sampled every
February, June, and September for the following parameters:
NO3 TDS
TOC pH
Ammonia Nitrogen Chlorides
Water Level Fecal Coliforms
TSS
Volatile Organic Compounds - In September 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 Prote ry, s. AAgency - 600/4-88/039
The measurement of water level must be made prior top1�hgr t13eernaining
parameters.
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'The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide relative elevations of the measuring point for each of the monitoring wells. The
depth of water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the
casing.
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 backs or and 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 methods 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other organic compounds
which may be present. The results of all analysis 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
March, July, and October.
5. The Compliance „BQtjndaly delineated on the attached map for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards
applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina, and modified pursuant to the variance
approved September 10, 1992, by the Environmental Management Commission.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY delineated on the attached site map for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A 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.
6. 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 cQrr�,e, actions taken
b the Permittee. This to of inspections shall be maintained b the P' ate or a period
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of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made avai ble;a ii u09 to
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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.
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. 1n the event there is a 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. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
5. 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.
6. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
7. 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.
8. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon teceipt bf 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.
Permit issued this the 3rd day of February, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E 9 . g Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0002829
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Permit No. WQ0002829 ,
February 3, 1993
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Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name Location
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.
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