WQ0028785_Staff Report_20190814

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 6

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0028785
Attn: Erick Saunders Facility name: Queens Grant Recreation Association, Inc.

From: Bryan Lievre
Wilmington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 8/14/2019
b. Site visit conducted by: Bryan Lievre
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Allen Rhue and their contact information: (910) 358 - 3254 ext.
e. Driving directions: 116 Sea Oaks Dr., Surf City, NC 28445. Plant is located on the north side of NC Hwy 50,
approximately 4.75 miles south of the Surf City Bridge.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Allen Rhue Certificate #: SI-987930, WW4-991815
Backup ORC: Donald Omara Certificate #: SI-22801
Joseph Stutts WW2-992614
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities:
A 35,400 gallon per day (gpd) wastewater treatment system consisting of: an influent pumping station with dual
61 gallon per minute (gpm) lift pumps; two 15,000 gallon septic tanks with effluent filters, in-series with a 20,000
gallon septic tank with an effluent filter and containing a 5,000 gallon pump chamber with two 61 gpm pumps;
four 40,000 gallon Envirofilter tanks with two 25 gpm dosing pumps and two 90 gpm recirculation pumps; a
NxClear unit consisting of two filter cells; a 1,510 gallon backwash tank with two 151 gpm backwash pumps; a
1,510 gallon backwash holding tank with two 25 gpm return pumps and two 76 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
blowers; a dual ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with a total of eight lamps; a turbidimeter; a 60 kilowatt (kw)
generator with automatic transfer switch; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances; and,

A 20,160 gpd high-rate infiltration system consisting of: a 5,000 gallon dosing tank with two 74 gpm field dosing
pumps; an irrigation system filter and backwash flushing unit with a flush flow meter; an effluent surface high-
rate infiltration flow meter; two 0.15 acre high-rate infiltration fields totaling 0.30 acres; three 35,000 gallon
interconnected 5-day upset tanks totaling 105,000 gallons in upset storage and two 61 gpm upset return pumps;
and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.

The system also utilizes a 15,240 gpd subsurface disposal system which is not included within this permit but has
been permitted by the Pender County Health Department, under Operation Permit #487039. To serve 37 three
bedroom units, a marina restroom, 11 four bedroom units, and 20 marina slips at the Queens Grant WWTP -
Phase II, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters.

Proposed flow: same as permitted
Current permitted flow: 35,400 gpd treatment / 20,160 gpd high-rate drip irrigation / 15,240 gpd to subsurface
disposal system (permitted by Pender Co. Health Dept.)
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Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)

The facility is almost completely built out with only 5 residential lots available. Mr. Kim Quinn, owner of R & Q,
Incorporated is now transferring ownership of the facility to the homeowners association, Queens Grant
Recreation Association, Inc., where he also serves as President.

3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain: Should include information pertaining to subsurface disposal system associated with
permit issued by the Pender County Health Department for reference and clarity.
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:

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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: The review period was from 1/2017 – current. The
facility continues to use the subsurface irrigation system permitted through the county health department and not
the high-rate drip irrigation system due to low flow. Following the last inspection performed on 2/9/2017, the
facility contracted with the current operator and reporting issues have subsided. System still intermittently has
TDS issues in monitoring wells MW-2 and MW-4; however, these may be naturally occurring issues.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:

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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
A routine compliance inspection of the Queens Grant Recreation Association, Inc. was conducted on 8/14/2019. The
purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit WQ0028785 for which renewal is also being sought. Allen Rhue, ORC, as well as Gary Ange,
assistant to Mr. Kim Quinn, were present during the inspection.

Mr. Kim Quinn, owner of R & Q, Inc. is transferring ownership to Queens Grant Recreation Association, Inc., where
Mr. Kim Quinn currently serves as President. The facility is operating at approximately 10,000 gpd, on average, and
has 5 residential lots available before the area is completely built out.

The existing Permit WQ0028785 provides for the operation of a 35,400 gallon per day (gpd) wastewater treatment
system and 20,160 gpd high-rate infiltration system. It should be noted that the system also utilizes a 15,240 gpd
subsurface disposal system which is not included within this permit but has been permitted by the Pender County
Health Department, under Operation Permit #487039. To date, all effluent water has been sent to the 15,240 gpd
subsurface disposal field. Based on the above information, the facility should be permitted for flows of up to 35,400
gpd.

The facility is compliant with the non-discharge permit WQ0028785. Please review the comments sections of the
inspection report for more details.

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