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MR. WILLIAM R. BURNETTE, IR.
AREA STORAGE, INC.
613 BALDWIN AVENUE
NORFOLK, VIRGMA 23517
Dear Mr. Burnette:
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 10, 2004
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023618
Area Storage, Inc.
Surf-N-Suds Car Wash
Wastewater Recycle System
Dare County
In accordance with your permit application package received on February 9, 2004 as well as the
additional information received on July 6, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0023618,
dated August 10, 2004, to Area Storage, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater
recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2009 and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Make note of this permit's expiration date and the fact
that a permit renewal application is due to the Division of Water Quality (Division) no later than six
months prior to that date (i.e., see Condition 24), as the Division does not send reminders to apply for
permit renewal.
Please take the time to review this permit thoroughly. 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 note that the permitted system is a closed loop recycle system. Waste water which must be
removed periodically is to be removed and hauled by a North Carolina licensed liquid waste hauler and
disposed of at a North Carolina permitted waste disposal facility. A modification to this permit is
required prior to disposing of any wastewater from this facility directly to a municipal sewer, if or when
that option becomes available.
If any parts, requirements, and/or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request shall be in the from of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Mr. William R. Burnette, Jr.
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August 10, 2004
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need any additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Duane Leith by telephone at [phone],
extension 370, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerel
,for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mr. David M. Ryan, Project Manager, Bissell Professional Group
Dare County Health Department
Washington Regional Office -Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE 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
Area Storage, Inc.
Dare County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 11,000 GPD wastewater recycle system for Area Storage, Inc. and
consisting of a car wash facility utilizing a recycle wastewater treatment system provided by Freytech,
Inc., with four self -serve wash bays at 1,000 gallons per day and two automatic car wash bays at 3,500
gallons per day, three 3,000 gallon storage tanks, one 3,000 silt chamber and a 750 gallon oil -water
separator with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit application package
received on February 9, 2004 as well as the additional information received on July 6, 2004 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 July 31 , 2009 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
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 uroject 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 Washington 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. 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.

4. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
5. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
6. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
b) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters, and
c) 50 feet between treatmentlstorage units and property Iines.
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.
7. 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 (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
S. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or
disposal facilities.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting ftm the operation of this facility.
12. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
13. 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.
14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
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15. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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 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.
16. 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 recycle system 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.
17. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Perznattee 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).
18. 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.
19. 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 j urisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 213.0200, 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 .0500.20.
20. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of this project.
21. 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 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 directly
to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
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d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its
permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Management personnel at telephone number [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.
22. A leakage test shall be performed on the Silt chambers, the Recirculation Tank and the oil/Water
Separator 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.
23. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Coamutission (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.
244. 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 100' day of August, 2004
NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
;4Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023618
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Permit No. WQ002361 S
August 10, 2004
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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
Date
Registration No.
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