WQ0012748_Final Permit_19961218

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources !r4j*
YADivision of Water Quality AGA
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary [D E H N F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 18, 1996
John Williams, Owner
Sea Trail Corporation
211 Clubhouse Road
Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468
Subject: Permit No. WQ0012748
Sea Trail Corporation
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Williams:
In accordance with the amendment request received November 25, 1996 from David Bowman with
the East Coast Engineering Company, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number WQ0012748 as
amended, dated December 18, 1996, to the Sea Trail Corporation for the construction and operation' of the
subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit is being amended to delete
Groundwater Condition IV 4 which restricted spray irrigation when the water table was less than 3 feet
from the land surface and amend Permit Condition 118 to include the phase, "and the surrounding areas".
The deleted Groundwater Condition only applies to industrial wastes.
Please be advised, until a public utility has been formed, the Sea Trail Corporation can not assess
operating and/or maintenance fees for the use of the wastewater systems.
Within six (6) months of permit issuance, the land application of residuals permit issued to S&B
Maintenance, Inc. shall be amended to include the residuals from the Sea Trail Corporation as a source.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0012748 issued October 31, 1996, 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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One set of approved plans and specifications was previously forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact MN-Michael-D. Allen at [phone]
extension 547.
Sincerely,
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A. Prestojoward, Jr., E.
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
East Coast Engineering Company
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY 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 THE
Sea Trail Corporation
Brunswick County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 500,000 GPD wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system to be built
in phases consisting of:
one (1) 200,000 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of two (2) 25,000 gallon flow equalization
basins with dual 280 GPM pumps with high water alarms and one (1) 134 CFM blower, a manually
cleaned bar screen, a flow splitter box, two (2) 125,010 gallon fine bubble aeration basins with three (3)
500 CFM blowers to serve the WWTP, two (2) 16,670 gallon clarifiers, two (2) 20,000 gallon aerated
sludge holding tanks, two (2) 72 square foot dual bed teritary filters with one (1) 106 CFM blower,
ultraviolet disinfection, a 3,675 gallon dosing tank with dual 600 GPM pumps and high water alarms, and
three (3) 100,000 GPD wastewater treatment facility each consisting of one (1) 25,000 gallon flow
equalization basins with dual 140 GPM pumps with high water alarms and one (1) 68 CFM blower, a
manually cleaned bar screen, a flow splitter box, two (2) 62,675 gallon fine bubble aeration basins with
three (2) 500 CFM blowers to serve the WWTP, two (2) 8,335 gallon clarifiers, two (2) 10,000 gallon
aerated sludge holding tanks, two (2) 36 square foot dual bed teritary filters with one (1) 53 CFM blower,
ultraviolet disinfection, a 2,064 gallon dosing tank with dual 120 GPM pumps and high water alarms, and
a meter for the continuous on-line monitoring and recording for turbidity, a meter for the continuous on-
line monitoring and recording for flow, approximately 5,450 linear feet of 8-inch force main to transport
treated effluent from the WWTPs to the storage pond, a 2,500,000 gallon clay lined 5-day effluent pond, a
7,500,000 gallon storage pond, dual power feed, and approximately 767,000 square feet of irrigation area
over three (3) different golf courses, to serve
the Sea Trail Corporation with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received August 2, 1996, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0012748 issued October 31, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
llmltatlons:

I. 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. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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. The spray 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.
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. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited_
7 . The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and water supply wells,
b) 100 feet between wetted area and waters classified as SA,
c) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
d) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines, and
e) 25 feet between wetted area and surface waters not classified as SA.
8. 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. A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the club house showing these activities.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during: inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. 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.
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6. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
7. The application rate shall not exceed the following for the individual courses listed below:
Jones Course: a cumulative loading of 44.2 inches over any twelve (12) month period at
an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.15 inches per dose
Byrd Course: a cumulative loading of 26.0 inches over any twelve (12) month period at
an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.10 inches per dose
Maples Course. a cumulative loading of 65.0 inches over any twelve (12) month period at
an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.15 inches per dose
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Sea Trail Corporation and the surrounding
areas shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. AlI wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding pond should the limit for fecal
coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous
maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the
treatment capability of the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater
in the five-day holding pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for retreatment or
treated in the five-day pond prior to discharge to the storage pond.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water
protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent
in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Ayer-agea Daily (Instantaneous) Maximums
Flow
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
NH3 asN
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Turbidity
10 mg/l
4 mg/1
5 mg/1
14 per 100 mlb
500,000 GPD
15 mg/I
6 mg/I
10 mg/1
25 per 100 ml
10 NTU
a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples
collected during the reporting period.
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b 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.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point
prior to discharge to the long term holding pond for the following parameters:
Parameter Sam lin Point SamplingSaMpling Freguency TyW of Sample
Flow
Turbidity
BOD$ (5-day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Settleable Matter
NO3
TDS
TOC
Chloride
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
2 /Month
Composite
Effluent
2/Month
Composite
Effluent of first pond
*2JMonth
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
*Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During
the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with
Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more
restrictive limitations.
3. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a. date and time of irrigation,
b . volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. zone irrigated,
d . length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each
zone,
f. weather conditions, and
g . maintenance of cover vegetation.
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4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition I113) on
Form NDAR-I shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three
(3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition I112) on Form NDMR-1
shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and December. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
5. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall
include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and 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 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 and turbidimeter.
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a 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.
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.
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I V . GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
L Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
2. 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.
3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0107 (d), any water supply wells existing within the
Compliance Boundary shall be abandoned in accordance with the procedures outlined in
15A NCAC 2C 0113.
4. The interior surfaces of the 5-day holding lagoon shall be completely lined with a synthetic
liner or a liner of natural material at least one foot in thickness, compacted to 95% proctor
standard dry density and installed and compacted in layers no thicker than six inches, each
with a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 x 10-5 cm/sec. Following installation and
inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to waste disposal operations, verification of the
liner's compliance with hydraulic conductivity and thickness specifications must be
provided to the Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Per -dttee 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 log of inspections shall be maintained by the Pernittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.

2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality 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 of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
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).
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.
Permit issued this the eighteenth day of December, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston U4ward, Jr., P.E.,)Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management
Permit Number WQ0012748
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Permit No. WQ0012748
December 18, 1996
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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
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
intern of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.