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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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
May 9, 1989
Mr. James Martin, County Manager
County of Robeson
701 N. Elm Street
Lumberton, N. C. 28358
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001242
County of Robeson
Well Treatment System, Phase HI -B
Infiltration Lagoon
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Martin:
In accordance with your application received February 21, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0001242, dated May 9, 1989, to the County of Robeson for the
construction and operation of the subject infiltration lagoon.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1994, 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 thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Drawer 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are nude this permit
shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
. Paul Wilms
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office
Koonce, Noble, & Assoc.
Groundwater Section
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 NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
PERMIT
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
County of Robeson
Robeson County
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construction and operation of a 4,400 GPD filter backwash disposal system which consists of
approximately 320 linear feet of 16 -inch backwash line, a 139,000 gallon infiltration lagoon, and all
other appurtenances to serve the Robeson County County -Wide Water System, Phase III -B,
pursuant to the application received February 21, 1989, 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 pen -nit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1994, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility,
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, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC
27611-7687.

6. 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.
7. The Fayetteville Regional Office, phone no. 919 J 486-1541 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.
8. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and groundwater protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting
schedule shall be followed.
9. The sludge generated frorx3 these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
10. 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 re�v-iew 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.
11. Freeboard in the lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
15. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
applicant for the life of the project.
Permit issued this the 9th day of May, 1989.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
aul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. WQ0001242
EnLyineer's Certification
1, , as a duiy 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 or Location
Permittee hereby state that, 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 Registration No.
Date

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