WQ0000986_Final Permit_19900424

State 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 George T. Everett, Ph.D.
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William W. Cobey, Jr., SeereLiTty Director
April 24, 1990
Mr. D.B. Matthews
Frit Environmental, Inc.
PO Drawer 959
Bridgeton, NC 28519
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000986
Frit Environmental, Inc.
Island Beach and Racquet Club
Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Facility
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Matthews:
In accordance with your application received September 22, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000986, dated April 24, 1990, to Frit Environmental, Inc. for the
construction of an expanded rotary distributor and continued operation of the subject wastewater
treatment and disposal facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contactaOf"yd at
919/ 733-5083.
cc: Carteret County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Rose and Associates
Si cerely,
George T.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
Frit Environmental, Inc.
Carteret County
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continued operation of a 101,460 GPD wastewater treatment and disposal facility consisting of
approximately 2,800 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, approximately 3,200 linear feet of 4-inch
force main, a 210 GPM pump station, a 150 GPM pump station both with dual submersible
pumps; a 20,000 gallon equalization basin with dual 100 GPM pumps and a 100 cfm blower, dual
extended aeration package plants with aeration, clarification and dual 4,974 gallon sludge
digesters, and two 360 cfm blowers; dual 15 square foot tertiary filters; three tablet chlorinators, a
3,500 gallon chlorine contact chamber; a dosing chamber with dual 200 GPM pumps, a 75 foot
diameter rotary distributor and a 94 foot rotary distributor; an effluent flow recorder; stand by
power generator, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Sheraton Hotel
and Island Beach and Racquet Club with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received September 22, 1989 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 March 31, 1995, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE TA ARD
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 this permit, the approved
plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
2. The Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. 919-256-4161, 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 water
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 treatment units and public
right of ways.
g) 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and surface or groundwater drainage
systems.
10. A usable green area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The green area
shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility
being served without exceeding the loading rates of the green area. A "green area"
as defined in 15 NCAC 211.0404 (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.
11. The Permittee shall complete items within forty-five (45) days after permit issuance:
a. Repair the standby power supply and return it to service as an automatically
activated source.
b. Complete the refurbishment of the tertiary filter and return it to full service.
c. Complete the modifications to the flow splitting device so as to provide a
relative uniform flow rate to the wastewater treatment plant.
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d. Complete construction and place in operation the 94 foot diameter rotary
distribution field previously approved which is to replace the northern most
rotary.
12. Within 120 days of permit issuance, the Permittee shall complete the following
items:
a. The flow meter must be serviced and capable of measuring the flow in a
continuous recording mode. (The daily average and maximum flows will need
to be reported on self monitoring reports).
b. Provide an electrical.outlet on the working level of the plant.
c. Stabilize the grating on the working level of the plant.
d. Provide a method to insure the pumps in the flow equalization basin can be
removed and properly reseated.
e. Provide handrails on the flow equalization basin for operator safety.
II_ OPERATI_ QN AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. The application rates for the high rate infiltration system shall not exceed 9.25 GPD
per square foot.
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.
The rotary distribution fields shall be kept free of vegetation at all times. There shall
be no rotor tillers used on the rotary distribution fields. Vegetation must be removed
from the fields manually.
9. The application of chemicals to the rotary distribution fields is expressly prohibited.
10. An automatically activated stand by 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.
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11. The flow measurement device shall be calibrated annually by a representative of a
firm which is routinely engaged in the calibration of flow measurement devices.
Records of this calibration, including all information pertinent to the calibration, shall
be available during any inspection by Division staff.
12. Diffusers shall be cleaned as needed to assure adequate aeration. Records of
maintenance shall be maintained by the permittee.
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.
14. The clarifier sidewalls shall be scraped and the clarifier weirs shall be cleaned daily.
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15. The rotary distribution units shall be inspected daily. All plugged nozzles shall be
cleared, all splash plates shall be in place, and any leaking seals should be repaired
or replaced. A record of all maintenance shall be recorded in the daily operations log
for the facility.
MONITQRING AND REPQRTING REQUIREMENT,
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 AveraLea
Daily Maximumb
Flow
0.1014 MGD
BOD5
10 mg/1
15 mg/l
NH3 as N
4 mg/l
6 mg/1
TS S
20 mg/1
30 mg/1
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.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the
Permittee at the
point prior to discharge
to the rotary distributor for the following parameters:
Location of
Measurement
Sample
Parameter
m lin Pin
Frequency
Tvpe
BOD5, 5-day, 20C
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NH3
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Fecal Coliform
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
pH
Influent, Effluent
Daily
Grab
Flow
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Table Continued on Next Page.
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Location of
Measurement
Sample
Parameter
Sampling Pointy
Fr uency
Tvne
NO3
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
TDS
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
TOC
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Chloride
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
*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.
3. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition 111.2) 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 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
4. A record shall be maintained of all sludge 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 volume
of sludge 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 d.o. in
the aeration basin and clarifier.
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.
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6. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
no. 919-256-4161, 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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The four existing monitoring wells shall be sampled every February, May, August,
and November for the following parameters:
NO3 (10.0) Ammonia Nitrogen
TDS (500.0) pH (6.5-8.5 standard units)
Water Levels Chloride (250.0)
Orthophosphate Total Coliforms (1/100ml)
Fecal Coliform
Volatile Organic Compounds (in August and November only and by
method 1 or 2 below)
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary -Column), "Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989.
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods For the Determination of Organic Compounds
in Drinking Water", USEPA, 600/4-88/039.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed
relative to mean sea level (MSL). The depth of water in each well shall be measured
from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level elevations shall
then be determined relative to MSL.
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The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
grroundwatear for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per nvllion.
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 analyses specified in the
monitoring requirements, including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
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 backeround 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.
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, June, September, and December.
2. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site plan 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 143-215.6(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 before December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at the lesser of 500 feet from the rotary distributor fields, or the property
boundary, whcihever is less.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary
is changed, the perrnittee 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.
3. 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 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.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the
Division, shall be provided.
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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 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 CONDMONS
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. This 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 rotary distribution fields shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewerage
collection system.
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. 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.
7. 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.
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8 . 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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the Permittee for the life of this project.
10. The Perrnittee, 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 the 24th day of April, 1990
CAROLINA WWRONN ENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
6 (i'eorge T. Everett, ue
-Division of Enviro en anagement
By Authority of the Enviro ental Management Commission

Permit No. WQ0000986
April 24, 1990
Engineer's „Qrrtification.
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, , for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state tliaft, 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.
Signature
Date
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