WQ0005173_Final Permit_19960329

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 29, 1996
Daisy Spell, Vice President
Cape Emerald Royall Dolphin Association, Inc.
8810 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, North Carolina 28594
Dear Mr. Spell:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0005173
Cape Emerald Royall Dolphin Association, Inc.
Cape Emerald Subdivision
Wastewater Rotary Distributor Facilities
Carteret County
In accordance with your renewal request received January 2, 1996, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0005173, dated March 29, 1996, to the Cape Emerald Royall Dolphin Association, Inc.
for the continued operation of the subject wastewater rotary distributor facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005173 issued January 21, 1992, 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
ir. 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone] extension 547.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Carteret County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Cape Emerald Royall Dolphin Association, Inc.
Carteret County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 50000 GPD wastewater rotary distributor facilities consisting of a bar screen, a
10000 gallon aerated flow equalization tank with dual submersible 35 GPM pumps, high water alarms,
and dual 100 CFM blowers, a flow splitter box, dual 25000 gallon aeration tanks, dual 2500 gallon
aerated sludge holding tanks, dual 4765 gallon clarifiers, dual 270 CFM blowers, dual teritary filters each
with an area of 18 square feet, a 2700 gallon clear well, a 2890 gallon mud well, dual 270 GPM back
wash pumps, dual 18 GPM back wash return pumps, a 1380 gallon chlorine contact tank, dual tablet type
chlorinators, an 8500 gallon dosing tank with dual 85 GPM dosing pumps and high water alarms, two
rotary distributors each with a diameter of 80 feet, a 30 kW auxiliary power generator to serve the
treatment plant and a 10 kW portable auxiliary power generator to serve the pump stations and all the
associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Cape Emerald Subdivision, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal request received January 2, 1996, 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 February 28, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005173 issued January 21, 1992, 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
2. 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.

3 . 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 North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the high rate infiltration area
and to prevent wastewater runoff.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
6. 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.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any habitable residence or place of public
assembly under separate ownership or which is to be sold,
b) 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any private or public water supply
source and any streams classified as WS or B,
c) 200 feet from mean high water between high rate infiltration unit and any "SA" or "SB"
classified surface waters,
d) 200 feet from normal high water between high rate infiltration unit and any other
stream, canal, marsh, or coastal waters,
e) 200 feet from normal high water between high rate infiltration unit and any Class I or
Class 11 impounded reservoir used as a source of drinking water,
f) 200 feet between high rate infiltration unit and any other lake or impoundment,
g) 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,
h) 100 feet between high rate infiltration unit and property lines,
i) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
j) 50 feet between high rate infiltration unit and other treatment units 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.
S. 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.
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2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, and must properly manage
and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all
other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The daily visits by the ORC shall be
done on Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including holidays during
the months of April through October.
3. The application rates for the high rate infiltration system shall not exceed 5.0 GPD/square
foot.
4. 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-
b. 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.
7. The screenings removed from the wastewater treatment plant shall be properly disposed in
a sanitary landfill or by other means which have been approved by this Division.
8. 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 field(s) 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. 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 ensure that adequate aeration is provided. Records
of this 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.
III. MQNITORING _AND REPORTING , REQUIREMENTS
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 AveraRea Dailv Maximumb
Flow 50000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) 10 mg/l
NH3 as N 4 mg/1
TSS 20 mg/l
Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml 43 per 100 ml
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:
Parameter —Sampling Pint Sampling Frequency TyW of 1
Flow
BODE (5-day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Settleable Matter
Residual Chlorine
NO3
TDS
TUC
Chloride
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
The effluent 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.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, 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.
3. Three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2) on Form
NDMR- I shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and October. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
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4. 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.
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 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.
6. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the 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:
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.
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
The three (3) existing monitor wells MW-1 (US-1), MW-2 (DS-1), and MW-3 (DS-2),
depicted on the attached site map (Attachment A), shall be sampled every March and
November for the following parameters:
NO3 Chloride
TDS TOC
pH Water Level
Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only (by Method 6230D)
Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The Examination of
Water and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989

The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
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 background 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.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, or the equivalent Method
502.2, then the Wilmington Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number
[phone], must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any
additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses
must be submitted simultaneously.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every April and December.
2. Within sixty (60) days of permit issuance, the permittee shall submit two original copies of
a scaled map for each site (scale no greater than 1":100') signed and sealed by a state
licensed land surveyor that indicates all of the following information:
a. the location and identity of each monitoring well,
b . the location of the waste disposal system,
c. the location of all property boundaries,
d. the latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument,
e. the relative elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the
"measuring point"),
f. the depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is
established, and
g. the location of all creeks, lakes, ponds, or other surface water drainage features within
the property boundary.
The survey shall be conducted using approved practices outlined in North Carolina General
Statutes Chapter 89C and the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 21, Chapter 56.
The surveyor shall establish a horizontal control monument on the property of the waste
disposal system and determine the latitude and longitude of this horizontal control
monument to a horizontal positional accuracy of +/- 10 feet. All other features listed in a.
through e. above shall be surveyed relative to this horizontal control monument. The
positional accuracy of features listed in a. through e. above shall have a ratio of precision
not to exceed an error of closure of I foot per 10,000 feet of perimeter of the survey. Any
features located by the radial method will be located from a minimum of two points.
Horizontal control monument shall be installed in such a manner and made of such
materials that the monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on
the property. The map shall also be surveyed using the North American Datum of 1983
coordinate system and shall indicate the datum on the map. All bearings or azimuths shall
be based on either the true or NAD 83 grid meridian. If a Global Positioning System
(GPS) is used to determine the latitude and longitude of the horizontal control monument, a
GPS receiver that has the capability to perform differential GPS shall be used and all data
collected by the GPS receiver will be differentially corrected.
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The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section,
N.C. Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-
0578.
3. 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 after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
I. 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 of Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
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 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.
V I. 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.
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. 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.
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 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
6. 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
7. 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.
8. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
9. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit.
Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to
all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c) for
violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
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 twenty-ninth day of March, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005173

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CARTERET
Permit No. WQ0005173
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this forth (4th) day of
19 96 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and
CAPE_ ROYALI,_DOLEUN ASSOCIATION, TN(-- , a non-profit corporation organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the ASSOCIATION.
WITNESSETH:
The ASSOCIATION was formed for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and
business of the development known as yA PF ROYALL - DOLP-HIN-�SSOC TATI ON . TNC .
(hereinafter the Development); of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements .
of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting
dues and assessment to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair.
2. The ASSOCIATION desires, to construct and/or operate a wastewater collection system with pumps,
wastewater treatment works and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary
sewage disposal to serve the Development on said lands.
3. The ASSOCIATION has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant ta-G.S.143-
215.1 to construct, maintain, and/or operate the Disposal System.
4. The Development was created subject to unit ownership in the dwellings units, other improveme"4ts a4d-
lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Cha rter4.
of the North Carolina General Statutes.
5. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly cons` ruC ..
maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the quality f tl
waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties
hereto, the COMMISSION and ASSOCIATION do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. The ASSOCIATION shall construct the Disposal System and/or make any additions or modifications to the
Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and specifications hereafter issued and approved
by the COMMISSION; and shall thereafter properly operate and maintain such systems and facilities in
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2. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal system and
appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and
operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and
maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater
treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element which will receive the highest priority for
expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State and local taxes, and insurance.
3. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will
be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to
repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance expenses,
the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common expenses.
Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance allocated for the facility and shall be part of the
yearly budget.

4. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund(s) are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for
special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such
assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall be provided such that special assessments can be made as
necessary at any time.
5. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city,
town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become
available to serve the Development, the ASSOCIATION shall take such action as is necessary to cause the
existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental
system; and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System, and such necessary easements as the
governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater.
6. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for
the ASSOCIATION to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the
continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the ASSOCIATION shall
provide in the ASSOCIATION Bylaws that the ASSOCIATION shall not enter into voluntary dissolution
without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity
acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit.
7 . fhe ASSOC I -A I1UN shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility
for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the
ASSOCIATION's successor.
8. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above shall be conditions of any
permit issued by the COMMISSION to the ASSOCIATION for the construction, maintenance, repair and
operation of the Disposal System,
9. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the Declaration is
filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of incorporation of the
Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized
representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below:
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION /
A. Preston Howard, Ir., P.E., Director
Division of Env4ronmental Management
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Name of ASSOCIATION President
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(Authorized by ASSOCIA96N Board of Directors
January 4, 1996 _._..
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HAJINU SGAL[= FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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County: Goa t— Telep one:
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NP-DES Per. N9. NC00 Nondisc. Per. NO.WQ Q,.!5- 17 Health Dept.Per No.
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I III IV Total Points: 1-12
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IN PLANT PROCESSES AND RELATED CONTROL E011fPivlENT WHICH ARE AN ti`JTCf�AL_ PART OF WUUSTRIAL PROF?LJuTION Si ALL
NOT BE CONSIDERED WASTE TREATMENT- FOR THE PlB_POSEOE CLASSIFICATION ALSO SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS CONSISTING
ONLY OF SEE11Q TANK AND GRAVITY NIT,BIFICATICN LINES ARE,EXEMET FROM CLASSIFICATIQN,
SUBSURFACE CLASSFICATICN
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2, pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand fitters
5, grease trapfinterceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal;
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand fillers
7.
grease trapfinterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11,
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater .in excess of these
components shall be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an
appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATICN
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is
unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4, Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remedialion Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and
disposal;
5, Aquaculiure operations with discharge to surface waters:
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water Ireatmr;r`;
8. 5ealood processing consisting of screening and disposal,
9, Single-lamily discharging systems, with the exception al Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted
after Jury 1, 1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is nol being adequately operated
or maintained. Such systems wilt be notified of the classilication or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

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ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units Of Industrial Pretreatment Program (see dol'inidon No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (riot applicable to non-conlam€paled cooling waters, sludge handling
Facilities for water purificat€on plants, totally closed cycle syslems(see delinilion No. I IJ, and fadlitfes
consisting only of Item (4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20,000......................... ..................... .......................................................... I... ..........................
20,001 50,000........................:........................................................................................................... 2
50,001 - 100,000,................................................................................................................................3
100,0U1 250,000.............................................................................................................................4
250,001 - 500,000...................................................................................................................
..........5
500.001 - 1,000,000.........................................................................................................................
..a
1.000,001 - 2,000,000..... ..... ... ........................................ .....10
2.000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a
maximumof........................................................................3o
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS/PROCESSES (see delinilion No.32)
(a) Bar Screens........................................................................................................................................
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Siat€c Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2
(c) Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1
or
(d) Mechanical al -Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(e) Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
or
{I) Instrumented Flow Measurement..........................................................
{g) Preaeral€on...............................................................................................................................................
(h) Influent Flow Equalization........................................................................................................................ .2
(i) Crease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................ 3
DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................a
(F} Prachlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
( 4) PRIMARYTREATMENT LNrrS+PROCESSES
(a) Septic Tank (see delinition No. 43).........................................................................._..._.............................2
(b) Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5
(c) Primary Clarilfors..:......................................................................................................................................5
(d) Soliling Ponds or Settling Tanks for inorganic Non-lazic Materials (sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational
activities such as gem or gold mining).........................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENTUNri-SlPROCESSES
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i} Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................
DiffusedAir System.............................................................................
211.
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .............................. ..... .... ......................... 8
Separate Sludge Roaeration.............................................................................................3
pi) TdWing Filter
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate ............. »......................................................... ........._._..-....._.._................5
Packed Tower....................:............................................................................................5
Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter ......................................
(iv} Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors.......................................................................................10
(vI) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................2
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons................................................................................. ..................5
(viii) Clarifier ........................
{ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of $OD and nitrogenous
removal by nitrification (sea de!fnitioR No. 12)(Points for this item have to be in
addition to items (5)(a)(i) through (5)(a){viii),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)..........................................2
utilizing other Than the oxlended aeration process............................................................a
(x) Nulrfom additions to enhance BOD removal ................. .....................................................
5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addition............
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i} Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .............................................. ...............................
20
DiffusedAir System ................................................... ................................ ....................
t 0
Mechanical Air Systen (fit ed, Iloaling or rotor,,.. .......... _ ....................................... ............
8
Saparals Sludge Reaeralion..........-.
(ilJ Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRate................................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
Biological Aerated Ater or Aeralsd Biological (=titer.............................................................1 0
('iv) Rotating Biological Contactors- ........ .-
(v) Sand Filter - intermittent bio!ogical................................................................................. 2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3
(vi) Clarilur...........................................................................................................................5
{ 6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREAT7v egT LNI7SrPPOCESSES
(a) Activa!ed Carbon Sods -
wiihoul carbon regeneration....................................................................................................5
wilh carbon regenoralicn.................................... .... .....
(b) Po:vdored or Granular Aciivatau Carbon Feed-
5
widloui carbon rogenaration .......................
5
5vilh carbon rogereralion.....................................................................................................
15
(c) Air slrippirrj......................................................4............................. ..........:........
...............--................5
(d) Danitri!icarion Procoss....................................................................
(n) Eloci rodialy:€s....
10
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(t 1 roam Seoara;ion................................................ ,...... ... .......
5

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adrrs. ..... ......................................................1...1............1.....1..5
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Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (Sea definition No. 26).........................................................20 r
(k)
Polishing Ponds • without aeration............................................................................................................2
withaeration ...................................................................................................... I..........5
(1)
Post Aeration cascade...............................................................................................................0
diffused or mechanical............................................................................................. ....2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis. ...... ...............................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters low rate ...................... .................. ................................................ .............. 2
highrate......................................................................5
(c)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................15
(p)
Irealmenl prucesses for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide ......................... ...........1.........15
(7)
SLL IDGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic..................................................................................................................................5
Unheated (anaerobic). .3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal).................................................................................................®
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted, ....................................................................................................................................... B
( d)
Sludge Elutriation...................................................................................................................................... 5
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).................................................................... .................................5
(f )
Sludge Thickener (gravity)..........................................................................................................................5
( g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)).............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (fnciudfng gas storage) .............................. :........................................................... ...2
(€)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................V
Non -aerated ....... .. ...... ... ........................_..........................................................2
{))
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filler, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................10
(8)
RESIDUALS
LMLIZAT€ONIDISPOSAL (induding incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons........................................................................................._.........................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land
application permit or landfill permit .................... ....... .................. ...................... ................. I........................
(c)
Dedicated Landlill(burial) by the permiltee of the wastewater treatment(acft€ty..............................................5
{ 9 }
DlSlf�'FECTiSf
(a) Chlorination.........................................................................................................................................
(b)
Dechlorination...........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone.......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation. .... .... ....... .... ........ ...........................5
(10)
CHEMICAL
ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
(3)(1),
(5)(a)(xl), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b)or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List_.........................................................
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MISCELLANE-CUS UNiT&FROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly
greater than Is common for domestic wastewater.........................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalisation (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land application
systems) ...................................................................................................................................................2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems) ..................................
Pumps .......... ................................................................................................. ................... I......................
(a)
Stand -By Power Supply.....................-...............__........_............................................................... 4
.......... .
(I)
Thermal Pollution Control Device ........................... 3 �
TOTAL POINTS..........................................................................
CLASSIFICATION
Class I .................................... ....................................................................... 5-25 Points
Class 11.....................................................................................................26-50 Points
Classill................................................................................................51-65 Points
mass IV .................................................... ................................................... 66-Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through lour points, inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will bo assigned a minimum classilication of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological rer-oval of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III
,0004 DEFINITIONS
The following do(initions shall apply throughout Ors Subchaptar.
(1) Activated Carbon Sods. A physicallchomicat method for redlcing soltAla organic material horn waslowalor elnuml; Tho column -typo beds used in this madlod will have
a [low rasa varying from two to eight gallons par minute poi soari fool and may ba either upnow a• downnow carbon beds. Carbon may at may not br regenerated on Ow
wastewater Iroatmont plant situ;
(2) Aoralod lagoons. A basin in which ail solids are maintained in suspension and by which bioFogical oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially accalwated
"Infer of oxygen on a llow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or ligh purity oxygon in a liquid by spraying• agilefion or diffusion;(3a) Extended Aera@on. An
ac$value sludgo process utilizing a mininvirn hydraulic detention Cme or 18 hours.
(4) Agricutturalfy managed site. Any silo on which i nap is piodu_od, rranagnd, and harveslad (Crop includes grasses, grains, roes,
(5) Air Stripping. A prucess by whith tho ammonium ion is first convanod :o dssolvod ammonia (pH adivstmen;) with the ammona then relaasod to d1e stmosphore by
PY I moans; or othor similar procassos wr.'ch romovu gacols�n1 peodf:ls such as bonzonv, Idueno. and xrlona;
t zoo Rogono(at Oil The reyenorafion of riihausted carbon t:y the use of a furnace to provide oxtrumolT nigh lampocaturos which volatifizu and oud(zo tho absorbod
in ..bs;
(7) Carbonncuous S1ago. A ::age of wasty—alof voalinurl davg.nad to achiovu -socondnry- olEvenl limits:
f8) Contrilirgo. A moclranical doeicv in witch eonuilurgat :ore? is .:st•d to 5e;araio solids from liquds or to st•parato liquids of dollaronl donsitivs:
9' Chumical Adu4lion ;,i stems- T`'.o add::ron of chvmic,J{• 'a '•t'u:_.rllt•: tic an a , ika', on point fa oses or improving solids ronlo•rul, rl adiusvn=r:• iiihaGrsrry rmtrot,
(, ) rr pp 5 p
flit.; 1119 capability to uxpurirnvot v,:7r daivu.nl chynicat5 And a.:::•d:A. a:✓,_•ia:on �Cin:s to achw,o a specific ;writ will Cr cons:::arad one srstun%: t"a rapabitiry to add