WQ0024623_Final Permit_20041221

O� W A �R Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.C., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 21, 2004
Linda Ladd
Emerald Oasis Car Wash
6815 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024623
Emerald Oasis Car Wash
Wastewater Recycle System
Carteret County
Dear Ms. Ladd:
In accordance with your permit application received November 18, 2004, and subsequent additional
information received December 16, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0024623, dated December
21, 2004, to Linda Ladd for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective froth the date of issuance until November 30, 2009 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 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
information concerning this matter, please contact Michelle McKay at (919) 715-618T
Sincere ,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Carteret County Health Department
WiRO, Aquifer Protection Section, Attn: Geoff Kegley
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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
Emerald Oasis Car Wash
Carteret County
.FOR THE
construction and operation of a 9,600 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 24 inch by 24 inch catch
basin, a 1,600 gallon oil -water -sand separator, a 2,500 gallon collection tank, a 1,900 gallon aeration tank, a 2,500
gallon bio-reaction tank, a 1,200 gallon plate separator, a 2,500 gallon clean water tank, and a 2,500 gallon
storage tank to serve Emerald Oasis Car Wash with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received November 18, 2004, 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 November 30, 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 project is to
be completed in phases and partially certifiedlyou shall retain the responsibili1y 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 Division of Water Quality, Aquifer
Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
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. 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.
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 treatment/storage units and property lines.
This pen -nit 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.
In the event that the facilities fail to perfonn 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 from 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.
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 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).
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 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
.0500,20,
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 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.;
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
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit
Iimitations.
Occurrences outside nonnal 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. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray 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
Track -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 riles.

23. 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 2151 day of December 2004
NORTH ROLIN NyI NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
J.-Alan W. lime , P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024623
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Permit No. WQ0024623
December 21, 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,
Prgject Name
Location and County
for the Pennittee 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.

I ATER POLLUTIO-N CONTROL SYSTEM OPZ--ATORS
CERTIFICATION CONMISSIOI
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INF`ORNLkTION.
NAME OF FACILITY: F— i16f 06S/S L6V, t)C(
MAMING ADDRESS:
COUNTY:'+°f�'�'
CONTACTPERSON: 164'r., TELEPHONE: ( 9�-? 3 -Y_ -�Q VZ
PERMIT NO: �Q00 2 3 Check One: NC WQ ✓ HEALTH DP
ORC: ut"Ic TELEPHONE: ( }
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: ()b D500 MGD BNR? YES NO
l:ti�C�K CLASSLl-TCATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4 --
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
SPRAY IRRIGATION ----- - SUBSURFACE. - ___- LANDA.PPLICATION--------� --
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL GRADE I V"' GRADE II
RATED B Y: , kedlefl REGION: i DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: f ql()) -= S 0 EXT:

Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank/sarnd filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade I1 Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
*Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge orfixed growth
process as required by the facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Sarre grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV

Classification of Spray Irrigation eater Pollution Control Systems: -
Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons, ^�
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by.a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of PhvsicaVCheTnical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control'system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade II PhysicalIChernical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicallchemical process to enhance an'.
activated sludge Drfixed growth rocess,shall not_be sub'ecL (o-additionaLclassi cation
-------Classif-(:ation-ofSubsurface_W.ater-Eollution-Contral-Systems-----------.---�--
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC ISA.1961. ***
***Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
systems that may be classified under Rules .030? through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to addional classification.

D Pwtin1.1{1..—
Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly
biodegradable poLhantants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms .r,d
bacteria.
Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting
exclusively of the addition of cherricals to treat wastewater.
Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping
stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution
control system.
Eleetrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids
process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of
electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, aiz stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and
filtration as a means of treatment.
Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable
membranes to separate and treat wastewater.
><3ltMMtration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove
pollutants from wastewater.
Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or
disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37.
Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.

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