WQ0011655_Final Permit_20051202

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environme t and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 2, 2005
Mr. Nelson Medford, Camp Ranger
East Carolina Council - Boy Scouts of America
419 Boy Scout Rd.
Blounts Creek, North Carolina 27814
Subject: Permit No. WQ0011655 (Modification)
Camp Bonner South
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Medford:
In accordance with your permit modification request received June 17, 2005, and subsequent additional
information received September 27, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0011655, dated December
2, 2005, to East Carolina Council - Boy Scouts of America for the construction and continued operation of the
subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. The purpose of this modification is to replace the
existing precast vault and simplex grinder pump with a 1200 gallon septic tank and a 1200 gallon pump tank,
utilizing the existing grinder pump and controls. The project description is also modified to reflect the entire
collection system as actually installed, reducing the total installed septic and pump tanks from twenty (20) to
eleven (11).
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0011655 issued March, 18, 2005, 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.
Please be advised that the payment of an annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative
Code for this permit (i.e., see Condition V1.7.). It covers the administrative costs associated with the permit. It is
required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's
operating status. According to Division records, the current invoice (copy attached) is overdue and should be paid
immediately.
If any parts, requirements, or Iimitations 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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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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WQ0011655
December 2, 2005
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact A. Bennie Goetze, Jr., P. E. a)�[phone] ext 375.
Sincerel
an W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: Beaufort County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Mr. John Phillips, P. E., Diehl & Phillips, P. A., 219 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SURFACE IRRIGATION 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
East Carolina Council - Boy Scouts of America
Beaufort County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of eleven (11)
septic tank effluent pump systems which includes four (4) units with a 1200 gallon septic tank and a 1200
gallon pump tank with simplex pump and high water alarm, four (4) units with a 2000 gallon septic. tank
and a 1200 gallon pump tank with a simplex pump and high water alarm, two (2) units with a 3000 gallon
septic tank and a 2000 gallon pump tank with duplex pumps and a high water alarm, and one unit with a
6000 gallon septic tank and a 2000 gallon pump tank with duplex pumps and a high water alarm, and
approximately 3,770 linear feet of two inch pressure sewer, and approximately 4,160 linear feet of two
inch force main to serve 300 campers at peak season (June -August) at Camp Bonner, and the discharge of
18,000 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into Camp Bonner's irrigation system, and the continued
operation of a 18,000 GPD spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of a 1,220,476
gallon waste treatment/storage lagoon, hypochlorite feed for disinfection, 12,000 gallon effluent spray
irrigation pump station with five, 52-GPM pumps, and 6.97 acres of spray irrigation area consisting of
135 sprinklers in five spray zones to serve East Carolina Council — Boy Scouts of America's Camp
Bonner, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received .Tune 17,
2005, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity with the project
plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2010, shall void Permit
No. WQ0011655 issued March 18, 2005, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters, which will render them
unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the
wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be
required by the Division of Water Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

2. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system pennit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.022T
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to
land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L
.0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2006 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365
days a year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least
once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.IC.
3. 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.
4. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station(s) and force main(s) the following items:
a) Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any
centralized pump station serving more than one building.
b) At least 24 hours of storage capacity above the high water alarm activation level for any simplex
pump station serving a single building.
c) An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
d) A screened vent for the wet well.
e) Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls.
f} Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet
cannot be maintained.
g) Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station, from vandals.
h) Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
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e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
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 that 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 irrigation 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.
8. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration
occurs at a rate, which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours Per 1,000
gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this
condition.
9. if excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the pit shall
be lined with a 10 rail synthetic liner.
10. A sanitary tee and filter shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The Engineer's
Certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met_
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field
6. 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.
7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 10.8 inches over any twelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.10 inches per hour.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Camp Bonner South shall be irrigated onto the irrigation
area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use_ Such controls
may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.

11. Freeboard in the treatment/storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12. A minimum of 30 minutes contact time must be met for adequate disinfection prior to spray
irrigation. Pump A must recirculate effluent for chlorination approximately 35 minutes at low water
level and approximately 65 minutes at high water level. Elevations and run times must be recorded as
required in Permit Condition III .4, a and b.
13. The treatment/storage lagoon shall not be drained unless for maintenance situations. However, if
drained, measures shall be taken to insure disinfection of wastewater prior to irrigation.
14. If not already installed, a waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be
installed within 60 days of issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent
markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume,
minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam
elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
15. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow
on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form
NDMR.
If not already installed, the Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent
with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent
flow measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of
once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the
accepted capability of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement
device calibration on file 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
If not already installed, plans and specifications for the flow measuring device shall be prepared by a
licensed Professional Engineer and submitted to the appropriate regional office 30 days prior to
installation. The flow measuring device shall be installed within 1 year of the date of this permit.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to
irrigation every January, April, July and October for the following parameters:
BOD5
TSS
NO2-NO3
Fecal Coliform
NH3 as N
TKN
pH
Total Phosphorous

4. The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. Field irrigated,
d. Length of time field is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. Weather conditions, and
g. Maintenance of cover crops.
5. Freeboard in the treatment/storage lagoon shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions III(2) and III(3)] on Form NDMR-
I and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions 111(4) and
III(5)] on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity
Manganese
Potassium
Calcium
Percent Humic Matter
Sodium
Copper
H
Zinc
Magnesium
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
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
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; 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 render 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 directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.

Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
L Vertical Separation Requirements:
a. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water table is
less than three feet below land surface.
2. Applicable Boundary Requirements:
a. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for the
disposal system individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983 is established at either 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closer to
the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
b. The REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal system midway between the
Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards
at the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).
3. Other Requirements:
a. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 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 Iog 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 or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. 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
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. 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.
5. 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.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the project.
7. The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee 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).
8. 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.
9. 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.
Permit issued this tDe 2nd day of Decemberr, 2005
NORTH C OLINA E IRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011655

Permit No. WQ0011655
December 2, 2005
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , 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 Perrnittee 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
Date
Registration No.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2 0 0 5 P R 0 0 2 7 3 8
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating
status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the
understanding The permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Permit Number: WQ0011655
Beaufort County
B Carolina Council/Boy Scout
Bradford Nesheim
E Carolina Council
PO Box 1698
Kinston, NC 28503
Annual Fee Period: 2005-02-01 to 2006.01-31
Invoice Date: 03/17/05
Due Date: 04/16/05
Annual Fee: $1,090.00
Notes:
1. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512,
2. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
3. Remit payment to: R CEVED IF
AOUFEER P-R MTK MCA CEO I SOH
NCDENR -Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center N O V 3 4 M5
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please comtact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-733-5083 extension 210
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number: W00011655
Beaufort County
E Carolina CouncillBoy Scout
Bradford Nesheim
E CaroJna Council
PO Box 1698
Kinston, NC 28503
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Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2005-02-01 to 2006-01-31
Invoice Date: 03/17/05
Due Date: 04/16/05
Annual Fee: $1,090.00
Check Number: