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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0003044_Final Permit_20060714W A r�9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor �O G William G. Ross Jr., secretary (3 � North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 5: 'l Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director 0 Division of Water Quality July 14, 2006 Ms. Sarah Laguna Dunescape Villas Homeowners Association, Inc. P.O. Box 4455 Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Subject: Permit No. WQ0003044 Dunescape Villas HOA Dunescape Villas Condominiums Wastewater Treatment and High Rate Infiltration Facilities Carteret County Dear Ms. Laguna: In accordance with your renewal application received September 26, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003044, dated July 14, 2006, to Dunescape Villas Homeowners Association, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and high rate infiltration facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2011, shall void Permit No. WQ0003044 issued June 16, 2000, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please note that new conditions have been added (Conditions I.2, 1.4, I.9.b and 111.2) that respectively require the proper maintenance and operation of the wastewater collection facilities, the repair or replacement of the leaking center pivot units on both rotary distributor units, a 100-foot buffer distance between the high -rate infiltration units and any impounded public surface water supply or public shallow ground water supply, and the installation and utilization of an influent flow measuring device. The address for subnutting monitoring reports has also changed (Conditions IIIA and IV.2.b). Please also note another new condition (Condition VIA) that requires the submission of a plan of action within 90 days of permit issuance that is to describe intended capital upgrades to the wastewater treatment system that address the ongoing concerns of systern reliability and groundwater quality issues. Please be aware that the fulfillment of the requirements listed under Condition V14 does not relieve the Permittee of responsibility for any past or future permit violations. 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, 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 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. N orthCarolina �%litllC!l��j� Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail 5m-vice Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 715-6048 1-877-623-6749 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledll0% Post Consumer Paper If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at (919) 715- 6162. Sinceerely I l jZAlan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Carteret County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Aquifer Protection Section Central Files NDPU Files 2 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH HIGH RATE LNFILTRATION 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 Dunescape Villas Homeowners Association, Inc. Carteret County FOR THE continued operation of 55,000 GPD wastewater treatment and high rate infiltration facilities consisting of approximately 1,760 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, a 150-gpm influent pump station with dual pumps and approximately 247 linear feet of 4-inch force main; a wastewater treatment and rotary distributor facility consisting of a 28,860 gallon equalization basin, a 55,000 gallon aeration basin, a 5,850 gallon dual hopper clarifier, a 31,145 gallon aerated digester and a tertiary section consisting of two (2) tertiary filters each with a surface area of 15 square feet, a 4,700 gallon mudwell, a 3,750 gallon combined clearwell and chlorine contact tank with a tablet chlorinator and a 5,082 gallon dosing tank; four (4) 160 cfm blowers, three (3) rotary distributors each with a diameter of 65 feet, a 200 gpm dosing pump, two (2) standby power generators and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve Dunescape Villas Condominiums, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 26, 2005, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2011, shall void Permit No. WQ0003044 issued June 16, 2000, 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 actions, including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. 2. 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 these 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 prior to July 1, 2006 and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days a year). 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. £ 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 least 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. 3. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate 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. The ponding of wastewater on the surface of the distribution field when the dosing cycle commences shall be considered as evidence of failure of the soils to adequately assimilate the wastewater. Additionally, such failure shall be interpreted as a violation of this permit condition. 4. Within six (6) months of permit issuance, the center pivots of both rotary units shall be replaced or repaired by stopping them from leaking. 5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. 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. 400 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any on -property residential units that are to be sold (e.g., condominiums, subdivisions), b. 500 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any impounded public surface water supply or public shallow (less than 50 feet deep) ground water supply, c. 100 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any private or public water supply source, d. 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any streams classified as WS or B, e, 200 feet from mean high water between high rate infiltration unit and any "SA" or "SB" classified surface waters, 2 £ 200 feet from normal high water between high rate infiltration unit and any other stream, canal, marsh, or coastal waters, g. 200 feet from normal high water between high rate infiltration unit and any Class I or Class H impounded reservoir used as a source of drinking water, h. 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any other lake or impoundment, i. 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any Drainage systems (ditches, drains, surface water diversions, etc.) and from any groundwater lowering and surface drainage ditches, j. 50 feet between high rate infiltration unit and property lines, k. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and 1. 50 feet between high rate infiltration unit and public right of ways. Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities, which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the high rate infiltration areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit modification. 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 15A NCAC 2H .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. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC SG .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. The application rates for the high rate infiltration system shall not exceed 10 GPD/ft2. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater outside of the high rate infiltration disposal area, which result 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 through October and once a week during the months of November through March. The screenings removed from the wastewater treatment plant shall be properly disposed in a sanitary landfill or by other means that have been approved by this Division. Vegetative growth must be kept out of the rotary distribution areas at all times. All vegetation must be removed manually so that minimal disturbance will occur to the disposal area. 9. The application of chemicals to the distribution fields) is expressly prohibited. 10. An automatically activated standby 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. 11. Diffusers shall be cleaned as needed to ensure that adequate aeration is provided. Records of this maintenance shall be maintained by the Permittee. 12. 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. M. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent flow measurement. Flow measurement devices selected 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. Records of flow measurement device calibration 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 be: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration b. Name of person performing calibration c. Percent from true flow 3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in compliance with the following limitations: Parameter _ _ Monthly Average a Daily Maximum c Flow 55,000 GPD BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) 10 mg/l NH3 as N 4 mg/l TSS 20 mg/l 7' Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml 43 per 100 ml The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. 6 Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. c Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period. 4 The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point prior to discharge for the following parameters: Parameter Sampling Point Sampling Frequency Type of Sample Flow Influent or Effluent Continuous Recording BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) Effluent *2/Month Composite NH3 as N Effluent *2/Month Composite TSS Effluent *2/Month Composite Fecal Coliform Effluent *2/Month Grab Settleable Matter Effluent Daily Grab Residual Chlorine Effluent Daily Grab NO3 Effluent Triannually Grab TDS Effluent * *Triannually Grab TOC Effluent **Triannually Grab Chloride Effluent Triannually Grab pH Effluent *Triannually Grab * 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly. ** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, and November. If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with compliance with of the Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. 4. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2 and III 3) on Form NDMR-1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition I11 5) on Form NDAR-2 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. All information shall be submitted to the following address: NCDENR-DWQ Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 5. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. The record shall include the name of the hauler, the permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, the date the residuals were hauled, and the volume of residuals removed. 6. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including, but not limited to, the following items: a. Daily sampling results including dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir; 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; and f. Dates fields were raked and arms inspected. 5 7. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (919) 796-7215, 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 renders 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 of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit limitations. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) 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 Sampling Requirements: a. Groundwater monitoring wells MW-1, MW-4, MW-5, and MW-6 shall be sampled every March, July, and November for the parameters listed below: Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3-N) TDS pH Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N) TOC Water Level Chloride Fecal Coliforms Volatile Organic Compounds — J_n November only Water levels in the groundwater monitoring wells shall be measured prior to sampling the groundwater for the remaining 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 ug/L or less), ii. Standard Method 6210 (PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less), iii. EPA Method 8021 (Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less), iv. EPA Method 8260 (Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/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 ug/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 ug/L, shall be qualified (i.e., estimated) and reported. 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 liter, 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. 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 Farm" (i.e., GW-59 Form) with copies of the laboratory analyses attached by the Division's Groundwater Section on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. b. All reports, maps, and other documents required in the "Groundwater Requirements" section of this permit shall be mailed to the following address: NCDENR-DWQ Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Updated blank reporting and other forms may be downloaded from the web site for the Division's Aquifer Protection Section at http://h2o.enr.state,ne.us/aps/ or requested from the address listed above. 3. Applicable Boundary Requirements: a. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system constructed prior to December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 500 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) at the property boundary, whichever is closer to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subj ect to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2). b. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal system midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1). 4. Other Requirements:_ a. 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 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 maintain 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 to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. 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 disposal site or facility 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. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and 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. 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 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. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, three copies of a plan of action describing intended capital upgrades to the wastewater treatment system, that address the ongoing concerns of system reliability and groundwater quality issues, shall be submitted to the Division at the address given below. The plan shall be prepared by a professional engineer and shall include a written conceptualization of the work to be performed, general layout of the system, and a process flow description. Upon approval of this plan by the Division, the permittee shall submit a schedule for the construction and implementation of the upgrades. NCDENR-DWQ Aquifer Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities, if the subject wastewater treatment or disposal facilities are in noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this non -discharge permit or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the initiation of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be received from this Division. 6. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 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 Statute 143- 215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, 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 213 .0200 and 2H .0500. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project trust be retained by the Permittee for the life of this project. 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 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 101 day of July, 2006 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0003044 E a Light o Dayhencon G N SCALE IN FEET 0 2,000 4,000 T xp Poke Pie 2 f � • It e. Goli Coin •^ { G ' FIGURE 1 EM DUNESCAPE VILLAS HOA �= HIGH -RATE INFILTRATION SYSTEM _ CARTERET COUNTY W 0003044 ` SITE LOCATION MAP 1WRACOASTAL v Daybeacon WA7FRwAy t �I Dayaeacono Dolphirui m to Dunescape Villas ��o t- u_ 4; >[!ed \ � — _ ,1`=- �a��r�1� -lam• _ HED 7. GRkGt �AZAH uaE1LE GRO f ' \\.! IL Q CA Ot c • 1 � er � � of � , � • �- lL !' , . , 4ti1 � = fs MEND. L1 ! 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