WQ0006128_Final Permit_19920306

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Northeastern Region
1424 Carolina Avenue, Washington, North Carolina 27889-1424
James G. Martin, Governor Lorraine G. Shinn
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 6, 1992
MR TERRY WHEELER
COUNTY OF DARE
P O BOX 1000
MANTEO, NORTH CAROLINA 27954
SUBJECT: Permit No.WQ0006128
Dare Co. Recreation Park
Kill Devil Hills
Dare County
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
In accordance with your application received February 7,
1992 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006128, dated
March 6, 1992, to Dare County for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater treatment system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and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
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, Post Office Drawer
11666,Raleigh, North Carolina 27604,
P.O. Box 2188, Washington, North Carolina 27889-2188 Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Terry wheeler
March 6, 1992
Page 2
If you wish to have the hearing before the Hearing
Officer with this Department, you must indicate in the
petition that you waive the right to have the contested case
conducted by a Hearing Officer in the office of
Administrative Hearings, and wish to have the matter
conducted in the Department Environment, Health and Natural
Resources. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be
final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is
being forwarded to you. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Al Hodge,
telephone No. 919/946-6481.
Sincerely,
v
Jim Mulligan
Regional Supervisor
cc: Dare County Health Department
Carolyn McCaskill

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statues of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
The County of Dare
Dare County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 960 gpd septic tank system consisting of a
2000 gallon septic tank, distribution box and 7 nitrification lines at 46
lineal ft. (966 ft.2) to serve a Dare Co. Recreation Park located in Kill
Devil Hills with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received February 7,1992 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
rescinded, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 Washington Regional Office, phone no.919/946--6481, shall
be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of
backfilling 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,
including those as may be required by this Division, such as
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment
or disposal facilities.
4. 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.
5. 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.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the
disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the
subsurface disposal field.
7. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater
disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of
accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being
served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area
while meeting all required buffer requirements.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the
treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public
or private water supply including wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified
surface waters
c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river
or natural drainage way
d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains or diversions (upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and
groundwater drainage systems.
10. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic and dosing
tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which
does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour
per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's
certification will serve as proof of compliance with this
condition.

II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times.
2. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed
1.0 gpd/ft.2.
3. 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.
4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area
except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance
on the disposal area.
III. MONITORING 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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington
Regional Office, telephone no. 919/946-6481, 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 amount of waste
which are abnormal in quality 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.
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 reoccur.
IV. INSPECTION
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 for 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
Environment Management or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of
the Division of Environmental Management may, upon
presentation of credential, 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 the permit; may inspect or copy any records
that musts be ]sept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water,
or leachate.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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 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. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to
the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied
or incorporated at this site.
5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject
project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the
project.
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 15 NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4).
7. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained

in the permit may subject the permittee to an enforcement
action by the Division of Environmental Management in
Accordance with North Carolina General Statue 143-215.6.
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee
from complying with any and all statues, rules, regulations,
or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, Federal) which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 6th day of March , 1992
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Jim Mulligan, Regional()Supervisor
division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
WQ0006128

Permit No.WQ0006128
Engineer's Certification
I,
,as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observed
(periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, F for the
Project Name 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.
Signa
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Registration No.