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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0003378_Final Permit_19910122State 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 January 22, 1991 Mr. William S. Richardson, County Manager Currituck County Post Office Box 39 Currituck, NC 27929 George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0003378 Ocean Sands Water & Sewer District Water Plant Surface Sand Absorption Pit Currituck County Dear Mr. Richardson: In accordance with your application for renewal received April 5, 1990, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003378, dated January 22, 1991, to Ocean Sands Water & Sewer District for the continued operation of the subject disposal system. Issuance of this permit shall hereby void Permit No. 12246 issued October 4, 1985. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1995, 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. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact MT. Lindsay L. Mize at 919/ 733-5083. Sin rely, CC. George T. Eves Currituck County Health Departmen Washington Regional Office Groundwater Section McDowell & Associates Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES i:: "m INFILTRATION GALLERY 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 Ocean Sands Water & Sewer District Currituck County continued operation of a 1,500 GPD non -discharge wastewater treatment system consisting of a surface sand absorption pit measuring 20 feet by 25 feet, and associated, piping to serve the discharge of backwash wastewater from the Ocean Sands Water & Sewer District's Water Treatment Facility with no discharge to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 5, 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 December 31, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. 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. 2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities. 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. Any 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. 7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 11. OPERATIQN AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS I . 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. III. MONITORING 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. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee 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 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 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. .I . . 01111 JUISLI 101121110 1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. V . INSPECTIONS Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 2 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment 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. V I. 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 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 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. 5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of this project. 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 143-215.6. 7. 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). 8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Perrittee 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. 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- 3 1.0. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 12246, issued October 4, 1985. 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