WQ0004816_Final Permit_19910610

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
James G. Martir. Governor
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
June 10, 1991
Mr. C. Richard Vaughn
Figure 8 Harbour Homeowners Association
Post Office Box 1468
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
Subject: Figure 8 Harbour HOA
Permit No. WQ0004816
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Vaughn:
Bob Jamieson
Regional Manager
In accordance with your application received March 12, 1991,
we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004816 dated June 10,
1991, to Figure 8 Harbour Home Owners Association for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and
disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until May 31, 1996 shall supersede Permit No. 13899 which was
issued October 30, 1986, and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein.
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.
.27 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 2W5-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. C. Richard Vaughn
,Tune 10, 1991
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If you have any questions or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ed Beck at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Unginal Signe"I RY
k PRESTON HOWA+ D, )u
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Regional Supervisor
cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Groundwater Section
Training and Certifications
Wilmington Regional Files
Permits & Engineering Unit
Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
RALEIGH
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P E R M I T
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
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
Figure 8 Harbour Homeowners Association
for the
continued operation of the existing 250 GPD wastewater treatment
and disposal facility consisting of a 620 gallon precast concrete
septic tank, a distribution box, 100 linear feet of 3 foot wide
nitrification trenches, piping, fittings, and appurtenances to
serve Figure 8 Harbour Development potable water system with no
discharge to the surface waters of the State.
This permit is granted pursuant to the application received
March 12, 1991, in conformity with the project plans,
specifications and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources and considered part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
May 31, 1996 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 immediate corrective
action, including those as may be required by this Division,
such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.

2. 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.
3. This permit shall be voidable if the soils fails 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.
4. Adequate measures shall, be taken to divert stormwater from
the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the
subsurface disposal field.
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. The usable reserve area as indicated on the approved plans
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 while meeting all
required buffer requirements.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the
treatment facilities is prohibited.
S. The following buffers shall be maintained for any new
construction of treatment and disposal facilities:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or
private water supply including wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA" and "SB"
classified surface waters
c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake,
river or natural drainage way
d) 50 feet between disposal are and property .lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains or diversions (upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains and diversions (downslope) and
groundwater drainage systems.
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II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
3. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal
area except while installation occurs or while normal
maintenance is being performed.
4. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the disposal fields
and the fields shall be kept mowed. The clippings shall be
removed to prevent the build up of thatch.
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. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from
this facility. This record shall include the name of the
hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the
residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
3. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington
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, 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.
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 reoccur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The Compliance Boundary 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 of Groundwater Quality Standards
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty
provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.5(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 facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the
Compliance Boundary is established at a lesser of 250 feet
from the perimeter of waste disposal, or 50 feet within the
property boundary.
If the title to any property which may affect the location
of the Compliance Boundary is changed, the permittee shall
notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which
will be done as a modification to the Permit.
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 operation 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.

V.
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by
the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided.
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.
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.
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, specification 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 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.
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. 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 Statue
143-215.5.
7. The 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 system shall cease at the time of the connection to the
sewerage collection system.
B. 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. 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.
Permit issued this 10th day of June, 1991.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston.Howard, Jr.
Regional Supervisor
Permit No. WQ0004816

Engineer's Certification
I , as a duly registered Professional
Engineer in the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that
construction of the facilities authorized by Water Quality Permit
No. WQ0004528 have been completed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications*.
Signature
Registration Number
Date
*NOTE: Any deviation from the approved plans and specifications
should be described.