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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Division of Water Quality
July 24, 2002
Nick Crane, Secretary
Sound of the Sea Master Association
Post Office Box 4455
Emerald isle, North Carolina 25594
Subject: Permit No. WQ0007103
Sound of the Sea Master Association
Wastewater Treatment/High Rate Infiltration
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Crane:
In accordance with your application received October 15, 2001, and completed July 15, 2002„ we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0007103, dated July 24, 2002, to Sound of the Sea Master Association for the continued
operation and modification of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. A 40,000 GPD Fluidyne
sequencing batch reactor plant is to be installed, and an aeration basin and clarifier are to be removed from the
existing plant to be utilized as an influent flow equalization unit and an effluent flow equalization unit prior to the
filters, respectively. This will reduce the hydraulic capacity of the remaining portion of the existing plant to
20,000 GPD. The resulting total plant will have a treatment capacity of 40,000 GPD. These upgrades are
intended to improve treatment performance to resolve the current condition of contravention of groundwater
standards for nitrate.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2007, shall void Permit No. WQ0007103
issued December 5, 1997, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay
particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, 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.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMNUSSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENN'IRO1NTNMNT 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
Sound of the Sea Master Association
Carteret County
modification and continued operation of a 40,000 GPD wastewater collection and treatment facility with disposal
by high rate infiltration. A 40,000 GPD Fluidyne sequencing batch reactor treatment plant is to be installed, and
the existing plant is to be modified by the removal of an aeration basin and clarifier and the installation of an
influent flow equalization unit and a secondary effluent flow equalization unit. The facility is to consist of:
approximately 1,810 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, approximately 90 Iinear feet of 10-inch gravity sewer, an
80 GPM pump station with dual pumps, high water alarms, standby power, and approximately 30 linear feet of 4-
inch force main, a newly installed 40,000 GPD 1~luidyne sequencing batch reactor treatment plant, a modified
tertiary treatment plant to now have a single 20,000 gallon aeration basin, a single clarifier, a 20,000 gallon
influent flow equalization basin with dual 28 GPM peristaltic pumps, an equalization basin prior to the filters with
dual pumps and flow control splitter box, dual aerated sludge holding tanks, dual high rate tertiary filters with
back wash pumps, two 125 CFM blowers, dual chlorinators, a chlorine contact basin, an effluent dosing tank
with dual 75 GPM pumps, an automatically activated emergency power generator, two 62-foot diameter high rate
infiltration units, and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances.
This facility will serve one hundred ten homes in Phase I of the Sound of the Sea Townhomes, with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 15, 2001, and completed July 15,
2002, 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, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0007103 issued December 5, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and hinitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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, and other supporting materials. If
this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, You shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.

2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective 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.
4. 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.
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.
Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the high rate infiltration area and to
prevent wastewater runoff.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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 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 R
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.

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
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-
up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, III, and IV
facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document
daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of 15A
NCAC 8G .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the WPCSOCC
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
The application rates for the high rate infiltration system shall not exceed 6.7 GPD/Sq Ft.
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.
The high rate infiltration fields shall be raked at least 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 which have been approved by this Division.
Vegetative growth must be kept out of the high rate infiltration areas at all times. All vegetation must
be removed manually so that minimal disturbance will occur to the disposal area.
The application of chemicals to the infiltration 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. 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.
14. The following activities must be completed by the Sound of the Sea Master Association as soon as
possible:
a. Rusted gratings and railings shall be repaired and stabilized. In addition, the existing tanks shall
be prepared and repainted.
b. The tertiary filters shall be refurbished as soon as possible to allow them to function properly.
c. Dual blowers shall be maintained for reliability to operate the remaining portion of the original
plant.
d. The effluent pump station shall be improved to provide complete coverage of the high rate
infiltration disposal system.
III, 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. Flow shall be continuously monitored and daily average flow values shall be reported on
Form NDMR. Flow measurement devices 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 40,000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20'C) 10 mg/l
NH3 as N 4 mg/l
TSS 20 mg/l
b
Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml 43 per 100 ml
Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
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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.
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The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point prior to
discharge to the high rate infiltration system for the following parameters:
Parameter _Sampling Point Sampling Frequency _
Type of Sample
Flow Influent or Effluent Continuous
Recording
BODS (5-day, 20°C) Effluent *2/Mon1h
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 EffluentTriannually
Grab
TDS Effluent * Triannually
Grab
TOC Effluent **Triannually
Grab
Chloride 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, 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 operation and disposal records (as specified in condition In 2) on Form
NDAR-1 and three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 3 and III 4)
on Form NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement 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 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.
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7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
395-3900, 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
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 RE UMEMENTS
1. Monitor wells MW-2, MW-4, MW-5, and MW-6 shall be monitored every March, July, and
November for the following parameters:
Static Water Level pH
Chloride Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Fecal Coliforms Total Organic Compounds (TOC)
Nitrate (NO3) Total Ammonia
Total Phosphorous
Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only using one of the following:
(A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(B) Standard Method 621 OD, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
(1) A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
(2) The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of
Standard Method 6230D.
(3) The method used must provided a PQL at 0.5 ug[L or less which must be supported by
laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any
constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL at 0.5 ug/L must be qualified
(estimated) and reported.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by the methods listed, then the Raleigh Regional
Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number [phone], must be contacted immediately
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for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial
and follow-up analyses must be submitted simultaneously.
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/1 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.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit,
1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary 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 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. 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.
5. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108 (Standards of Construction. for Wells Other than Water
Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
6. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be made of
the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater 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.
Within sixty (60) days of completion of all monitoring wells, the Permittee shall submit two original
copies of a scaled topographic map (scale no greater than 1":100') signed and sealed by a professional
engineer or 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"), and
f. the depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
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 1 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.
The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, N.C. Division
of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636.
8. Upon completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be received from a
professional engineer certifying that the monitoring wells are located and constructed in accordance
with the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C) and this permit. This certification should be
submitted with copies of the Well Completion Form (GW-1) for each well. Mail this certification and
the associated GW-1 forms to the Permits and Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section, 1636 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1636.
9. For the initial sampling of a well, the Permittee shall submit a copy of the OW-1 Form (Well
Completion Form) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) for that well. Compliance
Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW-1 form will be returned to the Permittee
without being processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by this permit may result in the
initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-215.6.
10. The monitor wells must have identification plates and locks securing the wells against
unauthorized access and use in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108.
V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.

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 Per -ittee 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 roust 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.
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.
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.
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 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
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 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 24t' day of July 2002
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
f , Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0007103
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Permit No, WQ0007103
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
L , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the 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
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date

Wait` & AssociATES
P.O. Box 8847
GREENSBORO. NC 27419-0847
336-292- 1 62 1
FAX; 335-292- 1 62 1
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July 14, 2002
Mr. Edward Beck
Environmental Engineer
DWQ
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
RE: Sound of the Sea
Response to 02 July 2002 E-mail
Dear Mr. Beck:
The following responses are in the same sequence as the comments in the referenced E-mail:
1. There are two (2) 2-inch waste sludge pipelines. One waste sludge pipeline from each aspirator
pump, Waste sludge in the form of mixed liquor is returned to the trash/sludge tank every time an aspirator
pump operates. Ball valves on the waste sludge pipelines are used by the operator to maintain the desired
MLSS in the reactor (SAM + SBR).
The liquid level in the trash/sludge tank is six (6) feet higher than the top of the plant 42 aerobic digester.
This six (6) feet difference in hydrostatic head is adequate to get gravity waste sludge flow to plant 42
aerobic digester. The 3-inch line is continuous from the trash/sludge tank: to plant 42 aerobic digester. There
is a tee and a removable cap that allows for complete draining of the trash/sludge tank by either hauling,
and/or pumping to the equalization tank using a portable pump. The drip sump is intended to collect
drippings.
2. The existing splitter box is to remain useable. At the appropriate time, the existing drain line from the
existing splitter box back to the existing pump station will be plugged at the splitter box. The existing splitter
box weirs, one discharging to plant # 1, and one discharging to plant 42, will remain useable. Plant #2
aeration tank will be converted to and function as the equalization (20,000 gallon capacity) tank.
The peristaltic pumps will discharge to either the SBR or to the existing splitter box. When discharging to the
existing splitter box, the existing weirs will divide the flow. One half of the flow, 14 gpm, will discharge to
plant # 1, and one half, 14 gpm, will discharge back into the equalization tank. All flow, 28 gpm, can be
directed into plant #i l simply by using a temporary plug to block the discharge to the equalization tank. Each
existing weir is capable of discharging in excess of 28 gpm without overflowing the splitter box.
3. Hose type peristaltic pumps are essentially volumetric pumps. The discharge rate is directly proportional to
pump RPM. The peristaltic pump discharge rate does not vary with the variation in total discharge head as

Mr. Edward Beck:
Page 2
July 14,2002
does a centrifugal pump. Attached is a typical peristaltic pump discharge versus RPM curve, and a Blackmer
peristaltic pump spec sheet.
Initially, two (2) ex-tra hoses will be purchased. When one spare hose is used, a replacement will be ordered
and will be purchased. This way, there will always be at least one spare hose on hand.
Normally, at least two (2) operating, maintenance and spare parts list manuals are supplied with each new
item of equipment purchased. Since two (2) new peristaltic pumps will be purchased, two not four O/M
manuals ,Mll be furnished.
Repair support is readily available from pump distributors in Raleigh, NC, and Richmond, VA. Repair
support and spare parts are readily available from factory locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Illinois.
We sincerely appreciate your assistance. Please advise of questions and/or need for additional information.
We are prepared to meet with you at a mutually convenient time. Please advise.
Thanks for your help.
Very truly yours,
Wojek & Associates
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Donald M. Wojek-
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Donald Wojek
From; Ed Beck <Ed.BeckOncmail_net>
To: Donald Wojek <sdwojekA_wortdnet.att.net>
Cc: Nick Drane <nickccmcQtcpl .com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 2,40 PMl
Attach: Ed_Beck.vcf
Subject: Re: Sound of the Sea Proposal
Don
After reviewing the submittal I have a few comments:
1. Sheet 2 of 9 indicates a 3" underground drain running from the drip
sump located at the trash trap/sludge disposal tank in the SBR to the
sludge digester in plant 92. Will this also transfer waste sludge from
the rea ;tor? A 2" waste sludge pipe is indicated in the SBR plan but it
is not clear how it functions. What is the means for moving the
material through the 3" pipe froth the drip sump to the sludge digester?
2. It appears that the existing splitter box at the head of the old
plant is to remain in place and continue to overflow back to tine raw
waste influent pump station. Why not divert the overflow to the new
flow equalization tank? The old plant side 91 will be used during low
flo-w periods but it also trust be available to accept the entire design
flow during an emergency when the SBR must be taken out of service. How
will you send the entire design flow to plant 41? The splitter box
could be modified to split the flow and send one side to the EQ basin.
or to send both sides to the head of plant #1.
3. Pump specifications and performance curves are needed for the
Biackrner Peristaltic Pumps. Also, spare hoses must be supplied to the
operator along with an operational manual, is repair support readily
available for these pumps?
A reply is needed so I can continue with permit preparation
Thank you
Ed Beck
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WOJEK & ASSOCIATES
PO Box 8847 • Greensboro, NC 27419-0847
[phone] • Far [phone]
Mr. Edward Beck
Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
SUBJECT: Sound of the Sea
Emerald Isle, NC
Dear Mr. Beck:
June 20, 2002
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In accordance with discussions at our 6/12/02 meeting in Wilmington, transmitted herewith are
five (5) sets of revised project drawings. These revised drawings detail flow equalization to the
existing tertiary filters and raw sewage flow equalization. Additionally, hereinafter, the following
items are discussed:
--Raw sewage flow equalization
--Waste sludge handling
--Alternating plant 4 1 / SBR
--Existing tertiary filter evaluation
Raw Sewage Flow Egualiration
Existing plant 42 aeration basin will be utilized as the Raw Sewage Flow Equalization Basin. All
raw sewage will be pumped from the existing Raw Sewage Lift Station into plant 42 aeration
basin.
Existing Raw Sewage Lift Station currently discharges to a splitter box located at plant 41 and
plant #2. The raw sewage force main will be repiped to discharge into plant #2 aeration basin
(Equalization Basin).
Two (2) new hose type peristaltic pumps will be installed over the top of the Equalization Basin
(EB). Each pump has a constant speed capacity of 28 GPM. Each pump will take suction from
the EB. Each pump discharge will be connected in a common manifold. The manifold will
discharge through a manually operated valve to the SBR or through a manually operated valve to
the existing raw sewage splitter box.
When discharging to the SBR, the valve to the existing splitt-:-r box will be closed. When
discharging to the existing splitter box, the vaive to the SBR will be closed.
When raw sewage is pumped to the existing raw sewage splitter box, both v-notch weirs will be
utilized. This will direct about 14 GPM to plant #1 and, simultaneously, about 14 GPM back into
the EB. The raw sewage splitter box overflow piping will direct excess flow back to the Raw
Sewage Lift Station.

Mr_ Edward Beck
June 20, 2002
page 2
The equalization pumps will be manually adjustable float switch actuated and manually
adjustable timer controlled. Only one equalization pump will be operating at any time. Rising
water will cause a float switch to start one pump. This pump will discharge a constant 28 GPM
until falling water level causes a float switch to shut the pump off or the timer times out and shuts
the pump off.
If the float switch shuts off the pump, the timer holds the time cycle time remaining until the
rising water level float switch causes that pump to restart.
When the timer times out and the water level is above the pump on float switch, the timed -out
pump will stop, an alternator- will switch to the second pump, and the second pump will start.
The second pump will continue to operate until either shut off by falling water level or shut off by
timed -out timer.
Float switches are provided for low water level alarm, pump off, pump on, and high water level
alarm.
Initially, with EB floor considered zero (0), low alarm would be 0.75 feet, pump off at 1.25 feet,
pump on at 2.0 feet, and high alarm at 6.0 feet. Run timer would be set for minimum 30 minute
cycle and maximum 45 to 60 minute cycle.
Waste Sludge Handlin
Waste sludge from plant 91 will be handled as it has always been handled. Waste sludge is
pumped into the digester with supernatant being returned to aeration until digester sludge is
thickened. Lime is then added and the digester contents aerated while maintaining a high pH.
Waste sludge from the SBR will be piped to plant #2 digester. Supernatant will automatically
overflow to the EB until digester sludge is thickened. Lime is then added and the digester
contents aerated while maintaining a high pH.
Liquid level in the SBR is about 5 feet higher than in the plant #2 digester. Therefore, gravity
flow will be utilized.
Current ORC practice is to use permitted contract hauler to remove stabilized sludge and dispose
of the sludge on permitted land.
Alternating Plant #I /SBR
The ORC, Don O'Mara, briefly discussed starting up a previously out -of -service plant. Several
days before the day of intended start-up, a portable pump is used to pump aeration contents from
the operating plant to the start-up plant. Transfer pumping is normally done during the day and
over several days. After the start-up plant is full or deemed adequately full, raw wastewater is
directed into the start-up plant.
The ORC has reported no problems using this method.

Mr. Edward Beck
June 20, 2002
page 3
Ex7Stinp, Tertiary Filter Evaluation
At the 6/12/02 meeting, it was agreed that the existing filters would be "re -bedded" as quickly as
possible and that repairs to piping, etc. would be Clone as necessary for the coming summer
season. An evaluation will be conducted beginning 9/16/02, with a report being issued by
12/2/02.
Your assistance and cooperation are sincerely appreciated. Please advise of questions and/or
need for additional information.
Very truly yours,
K , ASSO MATES
Donald M. Wojek, PE
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Don O'Mara
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''=iectncai alternators, for duplex systems, are available and supplied with phase systems.
an alarm. Double piggyback variable level float switches are available for variable level
Mecnarlical alternators. for duplex systems, are available with or without long Cycle controls.
alarm switches. Long cords are available in lengths of 15-25-35-50 feet. (Maximum 25' length
Comoinalion starters are available for 3 phase Dumps. for 140/4140 modets @ 115V)
Control alarm systems are available for 1 phase pumps. • Over 1307. (54'C.) special quotation required.
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float switch. Refer to FMD447.
3. Mechanical altemator'M-Pais' 10.0072 or 1MO75
4. Combination Starter- Refer to FM0514.
5, See FMD712 for correct model of Electrical Alternator'E-Pak"
6. Variable level control switch 10.0225useeasacontrol activator, specify ouplex
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!yen -clogging vortex Impeller design.
,oat coerated submersible (NEMA 6) 2 pole mechanical
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Curable cast construction. Cast switch case• motor and pump
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WOJEK & ASSOCIATES
PO Box 8847 • Greensboro, NC 27419-0847
May 3, 2002
Ms. Shannon Mohr Thornburg
Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: Application No. WQ 000 7103
Sound of the Sea
Carteret County
Response to State Comments
Dear Ms. Thornburg,
A copy of your February 25, 2002 comment letter was received from Mr. Ed Beck, Wilmington
Regional office, on April 22, 2002.
Also, during an April 22, 2002 meeting at Wilmington Regional Office, Mr. Ed Beck provided
additional verbal comments, in addition to the february 25, 2002 comment letter, and requested a
written response.
The first part of this letter responds to the February 25, 2002 comment letter and the second part
responds to Mr. Ed Beck's verbal comments.
FEBRUARY 25, 2002 COMMENT LETTER
We believe that the flow metering equipment is inaccurate and unreliable, and generates incorrect
flow data.
The primary flow element is a v-notch weir machined from 1/4-inch stainless steel plate. This
weir has never been calibrated, and calibration values have not been entered into the flow meter to
correct the factory entered formula.
The existing ultrasonic sensor and circular chart indicating totalizing recorder appear to be inaccurate
and unreliable. Three field checks made during a single day indicated flow through the weir at
6 to 8 gpm when the flow meter indicate 10 to 11 gpm. With the weir showing 8 gpm and the indicat-
ing recorder showing 10 gpm, the error is 2 gpm greater than the actual flow of 8 gpm, or 25 percent.
Page 1 of 5

This on -site field testing was done with the assistance of the person who normally conducts annual
flow meter calibrations.
The existing ultrasonic sensor is easily knocked out of calibration, and its sensing function contaminat-
ed by condensation and spider webs. It is reported the indicating circular chart record does not hold
calibration over time.
We will install a new sensor and a new indicating recording totalizing flow meter. We will calibrate
the v-notch weir, and use the calibration data to correct the factory entered formula. Reliable and
accurate flow data are essential to determine if flow equalization is needed, and how much would be
needed. It is technically unsound to attempt to design flow equalization without reliable flow data and
hydrographs.
These are concerns expressed by Mr Ed Beck. It is our understanding that these concerns were
resolved during conversations between Mr. Ed Beck, and Mr. Mike Mandt. Mr. Mike Mandt is the
developer and patent holder for the SBR process to be installed/operated at Sound of the Sea.
Off line aerobic biomass is usually maintained in a ready to use condition by periodically aerating the
aeration chamber. Aerobic biomass that has not been "fed" has a respiration oxygen requirement of
less than 0.1 Mg OZ per hour per gram of biomass. The concentration of dissolved oxygen necessary
to support this SOUR (sludge oxygen uptake rate) is easily furnished by aerating for 10 to 15 minutes
once every 8 to 12 hours in winter, and once every 6 to 8 hours in the heat of summer.
Aerobic biomass recovery, after extended periods off line, is very rapid. Soluble carbon MOD) is
removed from sanitary waste solution in a normally operating system in less than about one (1)
minute. Initial soluble carbon removal, upon "re -activating" aerobic biomass, will occur within less
than 15 to 20 minutes. After the initial 15 to 20 minutes, "re -activated" biomass will have the charac-
teristics of "normal" aerobic biomass.
The existing facilities consist of two (2) parallel 20,000 gpd package plants totaling 40,000 gpd capacity.
During six (6) to seven (7) consecutive months per year, maximum sewage flow is less than 20,000
gpd. During these tunes, only one of two (2) package plants will be on line. The off line unit will be
either emptied for maintenance and repair, or will be in standby service. In standby service, a package
plant would not receive sewage (food), but would e programmed to be aerated about 10 to 20 minutes
out of every 6 to 8 hours. The on line package plant will receive all sewage flow.
During the five (5) to six (6) months of the year of maximum sewage flow greater than 20,000 gpd,
both package plants would be on line in service. Raw sewage flow would be equally split between
both plants using a flow splitter box. the total combined capacity would be 40,000 gpd.
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The new facilities will consist of one existing 20,000 gpd package plant and the new 40,000 gpd SBR.
There is no technical process reason to split flow between the units. The 20,000 gpd unit will be used
during: a) off season consecutive months when maximum raw sewage flow is less than 10,000 to
12,000 gpd; b) off season consecutive months when maintenance/repair to the SBR is required,
and/or; c) unforeseen emergencies. this is exactly the same operations as currently occur with the
existing facilities.
During periods when the 40,000 gpd SBR is operational, the 20,000 gpd package plant will be in the
same standby service as is currently being done.
The existing dual package plants provides a minimum 20,000 gpd capacity, and a maximum of 40,000
gpd capacity. the new facilities will provide a minimum of 20,000 gpd capacity, and a maximum of
40,000 gpd capacity.
This item has been resolved with Mr. -Ed Beck. The clarifier in existing plant #2 will be used as a surge
tank. A new flow splitter box will be installed, and a dual float controlled pumps will be installed.
The new pumps will discharge to the new splitter box. About 28 GPM will discharge to the existing
tertiary filters, with flow in excess of 28 GPM recycled back to the surge tank. The appropriate draw-
ings have been revised.
VERBAL COMMENTS FROM MR. ED BECK
Attached are five (5) sets of revised Sheet 4 of 9 and Sheet 5 of 9 showing the following Revision 3:
* Effluent from SBR discharging into plant #2 clarifier.
* Two (2) pumps in plant #2 clarifier discharging into a new splitter box. Only one pump
will run at a time. Pumps will alternate cycles of operation.
* Connection from new sputter box to existing 6" PVC inlet to existing tertiary filters.
* 6" PVC overflow.
• A manually adjustable float switch high water alarm will be installed.
• Five (5) copies of engineering calculations.
This information was presented to Mr. Ed Beck at a meeting in Wilmington on April 22, 2002.
SBR DESCRIPTION
The existing facilities consist of two (2) parallel 20;000 gpd package plants. The combined total is
40,000 gpd capacity. During in -season, both package plants are operational, with raw sewage flow
equally split between both plants.
During off-season, one package plant may either be emptied for maintenance/repair, or placed in
standby service and not receiving waste (not being fed). All waste flow would be directed to the
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operational package plant_ The standby package plant would be aerated periodically to maintain
viable biomass.
The renovated facilities will consist of one 20,000 gpd package plant, and one 40,000 gpd SBR. During
in -season, all waste flow would be pumped to the SBR, and the package plant would be in standby.
During off-season, when performing maintenance on the SBR, all waste flow would be directed to the
package plant. There is no need, nor is it recommended that waste flow be split between the package
plant and the SBR.
Groundwater NO3 limits are being violated. The SBR is guaranteed to produce an effluent containing
less than 5 mg/L NO3. During in -season there is no reasonable combination of less SBR capacity and
package plant capacity that will produce less than 5 mg/L NO3. Therefore, 40,000 gpd of SBR
capacity is required during in -season periods.
The existing facilities have a total capacity of 40,000 gpd, and a single unit capacity of 20,000 gpd.
The new renovated facilities will have a total capacity of 40,000 gpd, and a minimum single unit
capacity of 20,000 gpd.
The SBR will allow meeting groundwater NO3 limits, at a minimum cost. the SBR is proven reliable
technology, and produces an effluent equal to and better than "standard" extended aeration package
plants.
EXISTING ISAM FACILITIES
Attached are data sheets and respective contact information for four (4) existing ISAM facilities.
This is briefly summarized as follows:
Volusla County, FL
Mr. Bill Gilly
[phone]
Chapman`s Ice Cream
Markdale, Ontario
Jerry
[phone], ext. 520
JB Sims Power Plant (Domestic Waste)
grand Haven, MI
Chuck
[phone]
John Wood School
Merrillville, IN
Mark
[phone]
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Cordavalle, CA
Mr. Jamie Matthews
[phone]
(no write up yet)
DUAL RAW SEWAGE
The drawings show that the raw sewage force main is to be repiped. New piping allows for raw
sewage to be pumped to the new SBR, or to the existing package plant # 1.
The existing force main gate valves and check valves are inside the raw sewage lift station and are
impossible to use, service and maintain. These existing gate valves and check valves will be removed,
and new piping and valves will be installed in a new valve pit at grade.
GENERATOR
The existing generator has a capacity of 200 amps. The SBR normal load is 29.5 amps, and maximum
load is 59 amps. Tertiary filter equalization pumps is 4 amps, and the existing rotary dosing pumps is
2 amps. Total normal load is 70 amps, and start-up load is about 140 amps.
The existing generator is adequate.
DUAL BLOWERS
This is a maintenance item that will be done during renovations. The existing facilities have dual
blowers. One blower has failed completely. This blower will be replaced, providing dual blower
capability. .
\ ly yours,
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Donald M. Wojek
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