WQ0000986_Final Permit_20040728

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 28, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
MR. JOHN H. CHAPMAN, JR., VICE PRESIDENT
ENVIRACON UTILITIES, INC.
POST OFFjcE Box 610
TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27886
Dear Mr. Chapman -
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000986
Enviracon Utilities, Inc.
Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominiums /
Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel
High -Rate Infiltration
Carteret County
In accordance with the permit renewal application package filed by Frit Environmental, Inc. and
received on January 24, 2000 as well as with the permit name/ownership change request received on June
14, 2004 and the additional information received on June 24, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0000986, dated July 28, 2004, to Enviracon Utilities, Inc. for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2009; shall void Permit No.
WQ0000986, issued on March 31, 1995 to Frit Environmental, Inc.; and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein. Make note of this permit's expiration date and the fact that a permit
renewal application is due to the Division of Water Quality (Division) no later than; six months prior to
that date (Le., see Condition VI. 9.), as the Division does not send reminders to you to apply for permit
renewal.
This permit approves the continued operation of the subject wastewater collection, treatment, and
non -discharge disposal facilities for another five-year cycle. Please take the time to review this permit
thoroughly as some of the conditions contained therein may have been added, changed, or deleted since
this permit was last issued.
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. In addition, be aware that Condition 1. 1. of this permit incorporates a compliance
schedule as agreed to in an order issued by the North Carolina Utilities Commission on May 28, 2004.
Strict adherence to this schedule as well as the progress report submittal requirements is necessary to
avoid further legal action. Furthermore, Condition 1. 2. of this permit is intended to ensure that the
Permittee resolves all outstanding issues with respect to obtaining a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (CPCN) from the North Carolina Utilities Commission as well as to purchasing the facilities
and leasing the land on which the facilities are located.
Aquifer Protection Section — Land Application Permitting and Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Nof iCarolifla
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Mr. John H. Chapman, Jr.
July 28, 2004
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Note, finally, that the Division will consider requests for additional time to complete the
items listed in the compliance schedule contained in Condition 1. 1. from the Permittee. However,
the Division will make a decision as to whether to approve such a time request based on, but not
limited to, the following factors:
♦ Whether or not the Permittee has complied with all conditions of the permit;
♦ Whether or not the Permittee requested additional time in a timely fashion in
comparison to the item's required time for completion;
♦ Whether or not the Permittee requested review of the permit modification application
package under the Division's express review program;
♦ Whether or not the timing of items completed to date results in construction of the
approved improvements to be required during the tourist season (i.e., May through
September);
♦ Whether or not the Permittee has constructed and made operational phases of the
approved improvements that would not interfere with or be interfered by the tourist
season (i.e., May through September); and
♦ Whether or not the Permittee has been faced with an act of God, act of war, or other
force majeure events such as the unavailability of labor, delays in the deliveries, etc.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, 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 the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Shannon Mohr
Thornburg by telephoning [phone], extension 353, or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely
Lor Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mr. Terry W. Teeter, Frit Environmental, Inc.
Mr. Amos C. Dawson, III, Maupin Taylor, F.A.
Mr. M. Keith Kapp, Maupin Taylor, P.A.
Mr. Daniel C. Higgins, Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.
Mr. Ralph McDonald, Bailey Dixon, L.L.P.
Mr. Donald W. Laton, NC Department of Justice - Environmental Division
Mr. Kenneth E. Rudder NC Utilities Commission - Public Staff (Water & Sewer Division)
Carteret County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION, TREATMENT,
AND NON -DISCHARGE DISPOSAL 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
Enviracon Utilities, Inc.
Carteret County
FOR THE
continued operation of 101,460-gallon per day wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge
disposal facilities to collect, treat, and dispose of domestic and commercial wastewater generated by the
Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominiums and the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel that are
located at 2308 West Fort Macon Road and 2717 West Fort Macon Road, respectively, in Atlantic Beach
in Carteret County, North Carolina (i.e., at an approximate latitude and longitude of 34" 4F 55" and 76"
46' 35")_ The wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities shall be operated
with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit renewal application package filed by
Frit Environmental, Inc. and received on January 24, 2000 as well as with the permit name/ownership
change request received on June 14, 2004 and the additional information received on June 24, 2004; and
in conformity with the ;project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The wastewater collection facilities shall be owned by the Island Beach & Racquet Club
Condominium Owners' Association, Inc. and GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C. on land owned by the
Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominium Owners' Association, Inc. and GR&S Atlantic
Beach, L.L.C. and operated by Enviracon Utilities, Inc. who is also responsible for the facilities'
maintenance and compliance. The wastewater collection facilities shall consist of the following
minimum components: approximately 2,800 linear feet of eight -inch gravity sewer; one pump
station with duplex 210-gallon per minute pumps; one pump station with duplex 150-gallon per
minute pumps; approximately 3,200 linear feet of four -inch force main; and all associated piping,
valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other appurtenances required to make
complete and functional wastewater collection facilities.

The wastewater treatment facilities shall be owned/operated by Enviracon Utilities, Inc. on Iand
owned by the Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominium Owners' Association, Inc., which shall
be made available for use by Enviracon Utilities, Inc, through an Assignment of Lease Agreement
between GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C. and Enviracon Utilities, Inc. executed on June 28, 2004.
The wastewater treatment facilities shall consist of the following minimum components: one bar
screen; one 20,000-gallon aerated flow equalization tank with a 100-cubic foot per minute blower
and duplex 100-gallon per minute pumps; one flow splitter box; two 50,000-gallon aeration tanks
with duplex 360-cubic foot per minute blowers; two 300-gallon per day per square foot clarifiers;
two 35-square foot tertiary filtration units; one 10,500-gallon clearwell with duplex 15-gallon
pumps; one 10,500-gallon mudwell with duplex 15-gallon pumps; three tablet chlorination units
followed by one 3,500-gallon chlorine contact basin; one continuously recording meter to
measure and totalize wastewater flow exiting the facilities; two 4,974-gallon aerated sludge
holding tanks; and all associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentationlcontrol systems,
and other appurtenances required to make complete and functional wastewater treatment facilities.
The non -discharge disposal facilities shall be owned/operated by Enviracon Utilities, Inc. on land
owned by the Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominium Owners' Association, Inc. and GR&S
Atlantic Beach, L.L.C., which shall be made available for use by Enviracon Utilities, Inc. through
an Assignment of Lease Agreement between GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C. and Enviracon
Utilities, Inc. executed on June 28, 2004 as well as through a Ground Lease Agreement between
GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C. and Enviracon Utilities, Inc. executed on June 15, 2004. The non -
discharge disposal facilities shall consist of the following minimum components: one 10,500-
gallon dosing tank with duplex 200-gallon per minute pumps; one 75-foot diameter high rate
infiltration unit (i.e., rotary distributor); one 94-foot diameter high. -rate infiltration unit (i.e., rotary
distributor); and all associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and
other appurtenances required to make complete and functional non -discharge disposal facilities.
In addition to the above -described components, the combined wastewater collection, treatment,
and non -discharge disposal facilities shall be provided with a green area, usable for wastewater
effluent disposal; aIl-weather access; fencing and other paeans to restrict access to the facilities;
audible and visual alarms for each control panel; an automatically -activated stand-by power
generation system, capable of providing stand-by power to all essential units at the wastewater
treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities in the event of a loss of the commercial power
supply; and all associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other
appurtenances required to make complete and functional wastewater collection, treatment, and
non -discharge disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2009; shall void Permit No.
WQ0000986, issued on March 31, 1995 to Frit Environmental, Inc.; and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
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I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
As part of the order issued by the Noah Carolina Utilities Commission on May 28, 2004, the
Permittee has agreed to perform certain activities in order to address and resolve satisfactorily
the operational issues that led to the agreement to a September 18, 2000 special order by
consent between the Division of Water Quality (Division) and Frit Environmental, Inc. as
well as to the filing of a subsequent lawsuit by the Division against Frit Environmental, Inc.
in Carteret County Superior Court (i.e., 03 CVS 1216, entitled State of North Carolina ex rel.
William G. Ross, Secretary of DENR v. Frit Environmental, Inc.). As such, the Permittee
shall perform the following activities no later than the date indicated in this compliance
schedule:
Period Required
Activity to Be Completed
for Completion
No later than
♦ Repair or replace the flow splitter box/overflow weir of the
60 calendar days
wastewater treatment facilities so that it achieves the goal of
from date of this
effectively achieving flow equalization.
permit's issuance.
♦ Repair the arm of the larger rotary distributor of the non -
discharge disposal facilities so that it turns freely.
♦ Repair the larger rotary distributor of the non -discharge
disposal facilities so that long-term ponding on the surface of
the rotary distributor does not continue to occur.
No later than
♦ Submit a complete permit modification application package that
90 calendar days
requests approval from the Division for the construction and
from date of this
operation of the following improvements to the overall
permit's issuance.
wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal
facilities:
♦ Additional influent flow equalization volume;
♦ A replacement tertiary filtration unit; and
♦ A rotary distributor to replace Rotary Distributor No. 1
(including successful abandonment of the existing Rotary
Distributor No. 1).
The required number of copies of the above -described package
shall be mailed to the NCDENR-DWQ, Aquifer Protection
Section, Land Application Permitting and Compliance Unit,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
No later than
♦ Complete construction of and make operational all construction
180 calendar days
associated approved by the permit modification as described
from date of
above. Note that, if construction is completed in phases,
issuance of
completed phases shall be made operational as soon as possible.
modified permit.
♦ Note that the relocation of Rotary Distributor No. 1 is expected
to correct the groundwater violations at the compliance
boundary associated with the operation in its existing location.
However, following the relocation, the Permittee shall continue
to monitor groundwater at this existing location until the
violations of the groundwater quality standards have abated.
This groundwater monitoring shall serve as the Division -
required corrective action.

To demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the foregoing schedule, the Permittee
shall submit monthly reports detailing the Permittee's actions to date. These progress reports
shall contain copies of invoices or other suitable documentation supporting the fact that the
actions described have been completed. These progress reports shall be submitted no later
than the last day of every month until all actions required by the schedule have been
completed. The Permittee shall send a copy of the progress report to each of the following:
NCDENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
Land Application Pennitting and Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Attn: Ed Hardee
and
NCDENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Attn: Charles Stehman
During the period of the compliance schedule, the Permittee shall operate and maintain the
wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities so as to minimize the
impact of the groundwater contamination as much as possible.
2. Within 30 calendar days of this permit's issuance, the Division shall receive the following
documentation from the Permittee:
a. A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity that has been issued to the Permittee
by the North Carolina Utilities Commission and that approves the Permittee to provide
wastewater utilities to the Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominiums and the Sheraton
Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel;
b. A bill of sale that has been successfully executed to transfer ownership of the wastewater
collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities from Frit Environmental, Inc.
to the Permittee;
A lease agreement that has been successfully executed to allow the use of the land on
which the wastewater collection., treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities are
located (i.e., owned by the Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominium Owners'
Association, Inc. and GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C.) by the Permittee; and
d. A lease agreement that has been successfully executed to allow the use of the land on
which the green area, as required to be maintained by the Permittee in Condition 1. 9. is
located (i.e., owned by GR&S Atlantic Beach, L.L.C.) by the Permittee; and
Mail one copy of this each item to the NCDENR-DWQ, Land Application Permitting and
Compliance Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
In the event that the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities
fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee
shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
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4. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to assimilate the wastewater effluent
adequately and may be rescinded unless all of the wastewater collection, treatment and non -
discharge disposal facilities are installed, ;riairtained, and operated in a manner that will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwater. Ponding
of wastewater effluent on the land surface of the high -rate infiltration units of the non -
discharge disposal facilities when the dosing cycle commences shall be considered evidence
that the soils are failing to assimilate the wastewater effluent adequately. Such failure shall
be interpreted as a violation of this permit condition.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of the wastewater collection,
treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities.
G. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or treated wastewater from the wastewater collection,
treatment, and/or the non -discharge disposal facilities shall be strictly prohibited.
7. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the
Division.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained by the wastewater treatment and non -discharge
disposal facilities:
a. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and any property Iine;
b. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and high -rate infiltration units and any public
right-of-way;
c. 400 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any habitable residence or place of
public assembly under separate ownership or which is to be sold;
d. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any private or public water supply
source;
e. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any stream classified as WS or B;
f. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any water classified as SA or SB (i.e., at
mean high water);
g. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any other stream, marsh, or coastal water
not previously identified in this condition;
h. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any Class I or Class II impounded
reservoir used as a source of drinking water (i.e., at normal high water);
i. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any Lake or impoundment not previously
identified in this condition;
j. 100 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any property line; and
k. 200 feet between high -rate infiltration units and any drainage system (i.e., upslope or
downslope interceptor drain or surface water diversion) and any groundwater lowering or
surface drainage ditch.
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Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous approvals for the
wastewater treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities. These buffers are not intended to
prohibit or prevent modifications that may be required by the Division to improve the
performance of the existing facilities. These buffers, however, shall apply to modifications of
the facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facilities.
Unless as otherwise approved by the Division, these buffers also shall apply to any expansion
or modifications of the facilities and apply in instances in which the sale of property would
cause any of the buffers now complied with to be violated.
9. A usable green area shall be maintained for wastewater effluent disposal. The green area
shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the wastewater
treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities being served without exceeding the maximum
instantaneous and cumulative loading rates of the green area, as recommended by a North
Carolina -licensed soil scientist. The green area shall be as defined in 15A NCAC 2H
.0404(g)(7), specifically an area that shall be suitable for wastewater effluent disposal, either
in its natural state or in one that has been modified through establishment of a suitable
vegetative cover.
I1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities shall be
effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of
any wastewater, treated or untreated, resulting from the operation of these facilities.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal
facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge
(ORC) of the facilities. The ORC shall hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the facilities by the WPCSOCC.
The Permittee shall also employ a certified back-up ORC of the appropriate type and grade to
comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the facilities shall visit
Class I facilities at least weekly and Class II, III, and IV facilities at least daily, excluding
weekends and State Holidays; shall properly manage and document daily operation and
maintenance of the facilities; and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G
.0202. During the period from A nI through October, inclusive the ORC's five visits each
week shall be performed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturdqy, and Sundgy and shall
include State Holidays.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system
permit for the operation and maintenance of the facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H
.0227. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met
as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards
in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
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d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day.
Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once
per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of
time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per
year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at Ieast three
years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required
by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C.
4. The wastewater treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities shall be properly maintained
and operated at all times. At a minimum, the following activities shall be performed:
a. Screenings removed from the influent wastewater at the wastewater treatment facilities
shall be properly disposal in a sanitary landfill or by other means that have been approved
by the Division.
b. Diffusers in the aeration tanks shall be cleaned as needed to ensure that adequate aeration
is provided.
c. All clarifier sidewalis shall be scraped, and all clarifier weirs shall be cleaned daily.
d. Chlorine tables of the kind and type approved by the Division shall be added to the tablet
chlorination system as needed to provide proper disinfection to the wastewater effluent
generated by the facilities.
e. The high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal facilities shall be inspected
daily. All plugged nozzles shall be cleared, all splash plates shall be in place, and any
leaking seals shall be repaired or replaced.
f. Vegetative growth shall be kept out of the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge
disposal facilities at all times. All vegetation shall be removed manually so that minimal
disturbance will occur. The application of chemicals shall be expressly prohibited.
g. The high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal facilities shall be raked at
least twice each week during the months of April through October, inclusive, and at least
once per week during the months of November through March, inclusive.
h. The automatically -activated stand-by power generation system shall be on -site and
operational at all times. The system shall be tested under load weekly by interrupting the
primary power source.

5. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the wastewater treatment facilities shall
produce a wastewater effluent in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter
Monthly
Average'
Daily
(Instantaneous)
MinimunP
Daily
(Instantaneous)
Maximum`
Effluent Flow
101,460 GPD
n/a
n/a
Ammonia- Nitrogen
4 rmg/L
n/a
n/a
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(5-day, 20'Q
10 mg/L
n/a
n/a
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 mL
n/a
43 per 100 mL
H
n/a
6.0 s.u.
9.0 s.u,
Total Suspended Solids
20 m /L
n/a
nla
" Monthly averages for all parameters except fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of
all samples collected during the reporting period. The monthly average for fecal coliform
shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
b The daily minimum shall be the minimum value of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
C The daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
Note that if the groundwater monitoring program indicates or predicts problems with
compliance to any of the groundwater quality standards as stipulated in 15A NCAC 2L, this
permit may be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations for
wastewater effluent parameters. Such modification may or may not require the design,
permitting, and construction of replacement and/or additional wastewater treatment facilities.
6. No type of wastewater effluent other than that from the wastewater treatment facilities
serving the Island Beach & Racquet Club Condominiums and the Sheraton Atlantic Beach
Oceanfront Hotel shall be applied onto the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge
disposal facilities.
7. The application rate onto the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal
facilities shall not exceed 9.25 gallons per minute per square foot.
S. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed in the high -rate infiltration units of the nom-
discharge disposal facilities except while installation is occurring or when normal
maintenance is being performed.
9. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater away from and to prevent wastewater
effluent runoff from the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal facilities.
111. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (i.e., including groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface water and groundwater protection shall
be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
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2. Effluent wastewater flow from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be continuously
monitored and recorded. Daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR-1.
The Permittee shall maintain an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with
approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow
measurement. The selected device shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once
per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with
the accepted capability of that type of device. Calibration records for the device shall be kept
on file by the Permittee for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be
included in this documentation shall include:
a. Data of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing flow measurement device calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow during flow measurement device calibration.
3. The wastewater effluent from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be monitored by the
Permittee at the point following all treatment processes (i.e., including disinfection) and prior
to application onto the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal facilities for
the following parameters:
Parameter'
Sampling
Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of
Sample
Flow
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
H
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Effluent
Two Times per Month
Composite`
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(5-day, 20°C)
Effluent
Two Times per Month
Composite'
Nitrate -Nitrogen
Effluent
Two Times per Month
Composite'
Total Suspended Solids
Effluent
Two Times per Month
Composite'
Fecal Coliform
Effluent
Two Times per Month
Grab
Total Dissolved Solids
Effluent
Three Times per Year
Composite'
Total Organic Carbon
Effluent
Three Times per Year
Composite
Chlorides
Effluent
Three Times per Yeard
Grab
Dissolved Organic Carbon'
Effluent
Once per Yearf
Grab
Volatile Organic Com ounds9
Effluent
Once per Year
Grab
All analytical determinations made pursuant to the monitoring and reporting requirements
of this permit shall be made by a laboratory certified by the Division for the required
parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 2H .0800 or 15A NCAC 2H .1100.
b The twice per month sampling frequency shall be conducted only during the months of
April through October, inclusive. During the remainder of the calendar year, these
parameters shall be monitored on a monthly frequency.
Composite samples shall be flow -weighted.
a The three times per year sampling frequency shall be conducted during February, June,
and October.
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For the dissolved organic carbon analysis, the sample shall be filtered through a 0.45-
micron filter prior to analyzing the sample for total organic carbon.
f The one time per year sampling frequency shall be conducted in October.
s For the volatile organic compounds analysis, the requirements in Condition IV. 1. b. shall
be met.
4. A log of all maintenance activities performed at these wastewater collection, treatment, and
non -discharge disposal facilities shall be kept. This log shall include, but shall not be limited
to, the following items:
a. Visual observations of the wastewater treatment and non -discharge disposal facilities;
b. All operation and maintenance items listed in Condition II. 3. and Condition II.4. of this
permit;
c. Data related to the flow measurement device calibration as stipulated in Condition III. 2.
of this permit;
d. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine and settleable matter as well as daily
dissolved oxygen measurements in the aeration basin(s) and at the clarifier weirs;
e. Record of all preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions,
alarm testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.);
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on the automatically -activated stand-by
power generation system (i.e., see Condition II. 2. of this permit); and
e. Date and volume of residuals removed from the wastewater treatment facilities, including
the name of the hauling firm, the results of any required residuals monitoring/data
collection (e.g., pollutants, nutrients, micronutrients, proof of compliance with
pathogen/vector attraction reduction requirements, etc.), as well as a permit authorizing
the disposal or a letter from the entity agreeing to accept the residuals.
5. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee to track the amount of wastewater
effluent applied onto the high -rate infiltration units of the non -discharge disposal facilities.
These records shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following items:
a. Date and time of application;
b. Volume of wastewater effluent applied;
c. High -rate infiltration unit utilized;
d. Length of time high -rate infiltration unit is utilized;
e. Continuous daily, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic loadings in gallons per day per
square foot for each high -rate infiltration unit; and
f. Weather conditions.
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6. Three copies of all operation and non -discharge disposal records, as specified in
Condition 111. 5., shall be submitted on Form NDAR-2 on or before the last day of the
month following the non-discl;urge disposal event. Three copies of all wastewater
effluent monitoring data, as specified in Condition HI. 2. and Condition 111. 3., shall be
submitted on Form NDMR-1 on or before the last day of the month following non -
discharge disposal event. All monitoring and reporting forms shall be submitted to the
following address:
NCDENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
Land Application Permitting and Compliance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Aquifer Protection Section of the Division's
Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [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 at the wastewater collection, treatment,
and non -discharge disposal facilities:
a_ Any occurrence at the facilities that 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 sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facilities; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facilities
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps; aerators; compressors; etc.
c. Any failure of the facilities that results in a bypass directly to receiving waters without
treatment of all or any portion of the influent to the facilities.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facilities have gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside of normal business hours (i.e., from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Mondays through Fridays, except State Holidays) may also be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at one of the following telephone numbers [phone],
[phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letterforin
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Samnlinj Requirements:
a. Groundwater monitoring wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, and MW-4 shall be sampled every
February, June, and October for the parameters listed below:
Ammonia -Nitro en
Nitrite -Nitrogen
Total Organic Carbon
Chlorides
Ortho hos hate
Total Suspended Solids
Fecal Coliform
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Volatile Organic Compounds
(In October Only)
Nitrate -Nitrogen
Total Dissolved Solids
Water Level
Water levels in the groundwater monitoring wells shall be measured prior to sampling the
groundwater for the retraining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be
measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing, which shall be surveyed
relative to a common datum.
b. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) shall be analyzed using one of the following
methods:
i. Standard Method 6230D (PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less),
ii. Standard Method 6210 (PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less),
iii. EPA Method 8021 (Low Concentration, PQL at 0,5 µg/L or less),
iv. EPA Method 8260 (Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less), or
V. Another method with prior approval by the Division.
Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs shall, at a minimum, include all of the
constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Methods 6230D. The method used shall
provide a PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less, which shall be supported by laboratory proficiency
studies as required by the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents
detected above the MDL, but below the PQL at 0.5 µg/L, shall be qualified (i.e.,
estimated) and reported.
c. If total organic carbon (TOC) concentrations greater than 10 milligrams per liter are
detected in any downgradient groundwater monitoring well, additional sampling and
analysis shall be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC
concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background well exceeds 10
milligrams per Iiter, this concentration shall be taken to represent the naturally -occurring
TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally -occurring TOC concentration in
downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described
in this permit.
d. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters shall be Division -certified for those
parameters required.
2. Reporting_/Documentation Requirements:
a. The results of the sampling and analysis shall be received on the most -recent version of
"Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form" (i.e., OW-59 Form) with
copies of the laboratory analyses attached by the Division's Aquifer Protection Section
on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month.
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b. All reports shall be mailed to the following address:
NCDENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank reporting and other forms may be downloaded from the web site for the at
htt :Il w.ehnr.state.nc.usl or requested from the address listed above.
Applicable Boundaries:
a. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal facilities is specified by regulations
in 15A NCAC 2L (i.e., Groundwater Classifications and Standards). The Compliance
Boundary for facilities individually permitted prior to December 31, 1983 is established
at either 500 feet from the waste disposal area or at the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the surface disposal unit. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at
or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action
according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(2),
b. The REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal facilities midway between
the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance
of Groundwater Quality Standards at the Review Boundary shall require action in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(1).
4. Other Requirements:
e. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division,
shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Pernttee to ensure
proper operation of the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal
facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -
discharge disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and
discharges that 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 or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division .may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to
the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities at any reasonable
time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any
records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may
obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -
discharge disposal facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit,
the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the various lease agreements between the Permittee
and any owner of the land on which the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge
disposal facilities as well as the green area, as required to be maintained by the Permittee in
Condition I.9., are located is in full force and effect.
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described
in the application and other supporting data.
4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater
collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities to change ownership, or there is a
name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division
accompanied by documentation from the parties involved and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or
may not be approved.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
6. 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 (i.e., local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including, but not limited to,
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H
.0500.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the wastewater collection, treatment, and non -
discharge disposal facilities shall be retained by the Permittee for the life of the facilities.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittee within 30
calendar 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).
9. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of this request, the Division shall review the adequacy of the
wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities described therein, and
if warranted, shall extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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10. The wastewater collection, treatment, and non -discharge disposal facilities shall be connected
to an operational publicly -owned wastewater collection system within 180 calendar clays of
its availability to the service area location if the facilities are In ni'n-co: npliance with the
terms and conditions of this pernut and/or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the
initiation of these connection activities, the Permittee shall apply for and obtain the
appropriate approvals from the Division.
Permit issued this the twenty-eighth day of July, 2004.
NORTH CAR INA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan. W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000986
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