WQ0000703_Final Permit_19881230

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary December 30, 1988 Director
Mr. Grady Fulcher, Manager
WPKS Utilities, Inc.
PO Box 839
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0000703
WPKS Utilities, Inc.
Beacon's Reach Development
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Facilities
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Fulcher:
In accordance with your application received October 31, 1988, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000703, dated December 30, 1988, to WPKS
Utilities, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31,
1.993, shall void Permit No. 59078, 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 1.50B of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional. information concerning this matter, please contact Mfr. .Tack
Floyd, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 547.
Sincerely,
-,l W i 1 m s
cc: Carteret County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Supervisor
Barrett Kays and Associates
Pollution Pretension Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, Nord, Carolina 27611-7687 'Telephone [phone]
An Eq" Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
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
WPKS Utilities, Inc.
Carteret County
FOR THE
construction and operation of additional wastewater treatment facilities consisting
of a 35,000 GPD extended aeration package plant with clarification, tertiary filters
with 24 square feet surface area, a tablet chlorinator, a 729 gallon chlorine contact
chamber, an effluent dosing chamber with dual 84 GPM submersible pumps and
approximately 3,910 linear feet of 3 feet wide disposal trench. Existing treatment
facilities consist of a 60,000 GPD extended aeration package plant with
clarification, two equalization basins (60,000 gallons capacity), a 20,000 gallon
aerobic digestor, tertiary filters with 21 square feet surface area, a tablet
chlorinator, 1,250 gallon chlorine contact chamber, an effluent dosing chamber, and
approximately 12,020 linear feet of 3 feet wide disposal trench; and a. 35,000 GPD
"Defiance" package plant with tertiary filters, disinfection chamber, and
approximately 9,000 linear feet of 3 feet wide disposal trench; and disposal of
sludge by land application via Beach Disposal Service (Permit No. 9091AIR) to serve
Beacon's Reach Development, Ramada Inn, and Maritime West with 130,000 GPD ultimate
capacity, pursuant to the application received October 31, 1988, and in conformity
with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed
and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1993,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. Upon completion of construction 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 the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, PO Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.

3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
4. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
5. This permit is not transferable.
6. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil 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.
7. 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.
8. The Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. 919/256-4161 shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) 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.
9. 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.
10. The sludge generated from these treatment facii_it:;es must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a. moaner approvable by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
11. Diversion or, bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities
is prohibited.
12. 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.
13. The application rates shall not exceed 3.0 gpd/ft2
14. The Permittee shall. employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be
in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must
hold a certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
15. 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.
16. 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.

17. No type of wastewater other than that from Beacon's Reach Development, Maritime
West and the Ramada Inn shall be disposed by subsurface disposal.
18. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
19. The existing and proposed disposal fields shall be fenced and, posted to prevent
access by vehicular traffic.
20. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
21. An acceptable reserve area, equal in size to the approved disposal area, shall be
maintained at all times.
22. The sand media of the tertiary filters must comply with the Division's
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of this
compliance.
23. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file for
the life of the Permit.
24. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the
Department, shall be provided.
25. Standby power shall be provided within 90 days of the issuance of this permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Wilmington Regional Office in writing when the
standby power is in place and operational. The standby power unit shall be
tested monthly.
26. All low pressure lines shall be purged and the pressure equalized on the lilies at
least bimonthly.
27. Magnesium annodes shall be installed in all metal structures for corrosion,
protection.
28. The rusted areas of the metal structures shall be sanded and spot painted.
29. The existing air diffuser pipes need maintenance. They should be
repaired/replaced within 30 days of the issuance of this permit.
30. The air scour on the tertiary filters for the 0.060 MGD plant must be repaired
and returned to service within 30 days of the issuance of this permit.
31. A maintenance/ operations log shall be maintained by the operator in responsible
charge. The log shall include at a minimum the following information:
- Results of any in -plant testing.
- bate low pressure lines were cleaned and pressure was adjusted in disposal
fields.
Date blowers were lubricated, belts replaced, and filters changed.
- Date of any plant upset and actions taken to remedy upset condition.
Date any sludge is removed from the facility, including hauler, and final
disposal site.

32. The Permittee shall conduct a self-monitoring program in accordance with the
following schedule:
Tests and Measurements Location of Sampling Points Measurement Freauen�
Residual. Chlorine Effluent Daily
Settleable Matter
Flow
PH
BCD, 5 -day, 2000
Coliform, Fecal
Total Suspended Residue
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate Nitrogen
Total Organic Carbon
Chlorides
Water Levels
Ortho Phosphate
Total Dissolved Solids
pfl
TOX
Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Influent, Effluent
Influent, Effluent
Effluent
Influent, Effluent
Daily
Continuous Recording
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
March,
July,
November
Wells
November
The results of the self-monitoring testing during the previous month shall be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management postmarked no latter than
the 30th day following the completed reporting period. Duplicate signed copies
of the reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

33. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Beach Disposal
Service, Inc. and WPKS Utilities, Inc. for removal and disposal of sludge is in
full force and effect.
Permit issued this the 30th day of December, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director 1-11
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental. Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0000703
Ea?,I: n i�erTs 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 or Location)
for the
hereby state that, to the best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the ibservation of the project
construction SLAch that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifica-cions.
Signature
Date
Registration No.