WQ0019232_Final Permit_20001006

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment� .
and Natural Resources _ 04WAITI
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary NoRTIi CARou NA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 6, 2000
Mr. Mark Fish, Executive Director
Montessori School of Raleigh
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, N. C. 27615
Subject: Permit No, WQ0019232
Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori School -Durham
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Durham County
Dear Mr. Fish:
In accordance with the request received on October 26, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019232, which is dated November 6, 2000, to the Montessori School of Raleigh for the
operation of the subject wastewater pump and haul activities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2000, 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.

Mr. Marr Fish
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November 6, 2000
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones of the
Division's Raleigh Regional Office at 9191571-4700.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Durham County Health Department
Water Quality Permits and Engineering (Kim Colson)
Jerry Dalton (Dalton Engineering, PO Box 426, Clayton, NC 27520)
file:h:lp&hlwq 19232.p&h

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL 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
Montessori School of Raleigh
Durham County
FOR THE
operation of an approximately 600 GPD wastewater pump and haul activity which consists of the
pumping and hauling of domestic wastewater from the Montessori School in Durham County to the
North Durham or South Durham Water Reclamation Facility; wastewater will be pumped from a
1200 gallon capacity tank (with high water alarm and no outlet), which will serve as a septic tank
for the permanent treatment and disposal system, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the request received on October 26, 2000, 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 December 31, 2000, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out
in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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Permit No. WQ0019232 (1116104)

4. 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.
No type of wastewater other than the domestic wastewater from the Montessori School
in Durham County shall be included in these pump and haul activities.
b. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Montessori School of
Raleigh, Beasley's Septic Tank, Inc., and the City of Durham for the collection, transportation,
and ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and take such
immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Durham
North or South Water Reclamation Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
9. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul collection 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.
12. 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 Permittee for as long as the pump
and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon request to the
Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
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Permit No. WQ0019232 (11/6/00)

13. 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 pump and haul collection facilities 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.
14. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
C) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status/update on the permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted monthly to the Raleigh Regional Water
Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The Permittee shall provide for the continued maintenance of the audible and visual high water
alarm.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-
4700, as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
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Permit No. WQ0019232 (1116100)

a. 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.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station
or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within fifteen (15) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur
19. When these pump and haul activities are no longer necessary, the Montessori School of
Raleigh shall provide the Division's Raleigh Regional Office with a written explanation, of why
the pump and haul activities are no longer necessary and a request that this permit be voided.
20. Upon completion of construction and prior to the operation of this pump and haul activity, a
certification must be received from a North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the
facilities (related to the pump and haul activities) have been installed in accordance with this
approval document and other supporting materials. Mail this certification to the Raleigh
Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1628
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628.
Permit issued this the 6th day of November, 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0019232
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Permit No. WQ0019232 (1116/00)