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Welcome to the Land Application Unit (LAU) of the Aquifer Protection Section. From this page, one can find all of our applications, fee schedules, rules, posted Division policies and much more! All information is readily available using the navigation section to the left.
The LAU will also be using this page to post important news concerning the Unit, as well as information regarding hot topics and matters that may interest the public.
Unit News and Bulletins - updated
January 13, 2010
Permit Extension Act of 2009
In 2009, North Carolina enacted SL 2009-406 which extends coverage of certain government permits and approvals that are current and valid at any point between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2010 under Chapter 23, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
These extensions apply to permitted facilities regardless of construction status, and apply to permits issued to both government and non-government entities.
A list of all effected non-discharge permits and their new expiration dates sorted by permit number may be downloaded here.
Non-discharge permits issued by the Division of Water Quality's Aquifer Protection Section that come under this law are listed below.
Groundwater Protection Unit (Contact: Debra Watts, 919-715-6699)
- Groundwater Remediation Systems
- Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Systems
- Soil Remediation
Land Application Unit (Contact: Jon Risgaard, 919-715-6167)
- Wastewater Pump and Haul Systems
- Wastewater Irrigation Systems
- High Rate Infiltration Systems
- Other Non-Discharge Wastewater Systems (i.e. evaporation/infiltration)
- Reclaimed Water Systems
- Closed Loop Recycle Systems
- Residuals Management
- Coal Combustion Products Management
The session law suspends the permit or approval clock during the period Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2010.
Permits issued prior to Jan. 1, 2008 and valid between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2010 have been extended for three years. For example, a permit effective from May 5, 2005 through April 30, 2010 is extended until April 30, 2013.
Permits and approvals that were renewed between January 1, 2008 and Aug. 2009 - the effective date of the law - have also been extended for three years. For example, a permit renewed on May 5, 2005 and effective until April 30, 2010 is extended until April 30, 2013.
New permits and approvals issued between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2010 will have an expiration date that is extended for the amount of time the permit has been active between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2010. For example, a new permit issued on May 5, 2009 that usually has a five-year permit limit will have an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2015. This reflects the 20 months the permit was active prior to the end of 2010.
While the examples given above are for five-year permits, some of the permits and approvals affected by the law are effective for different durations.
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Information Meeting on Intent to Modify Raleigh's Residuals Land Application Permit
An information meeting has been scheduled concerning the proposed modification of Water Quality Permit No. WQ0001730 held by the City of Raleigh for their Residuals Land Application Program.
The City of Raleigh has applied for a modification to the residuals land application permit for the construction and operation of reclaimed water irrigation system onto fields that are part of the City's land application program. Please note this permit modification does not propose to allow the application of wastewater treatment plant residuals.
The proposed permit authorizes construction and operation of the planned reclaimed water irrigation system under the condition that operation of the reclaimed water irrigation system will be conducted in accordance with an irrigation operation plan that is based on irrigation scheduling methodology, and reclaimed water irrigation will only be performed in order to supplement rainfall during dry periods of the year.
The meeting will be held on May 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM. (Registration will begin at 6:30 PM) at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 8500 Battle Bridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27610.
For questions, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at (919) 715-6188 or Jon Risgaard at (919) 715-6167.
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New Division Policies Available
The Aquifer Protection Section is pleased to announce three new policies designed to assist professional consultants with application submittals for non-discharge projects under 15A NCAC 02T. The three policies are:
- Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Loading Rate Calculation Policy
- Soil Scientist Evaluation Policy
- Water Balance Calculation Policy
These three policies may be download from our Policies & Memorandums page or from the following internet address: http://www.ncwaterquality.org/lau/policies.html
Please note the Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Loading Rate Calculation Policy is accompanied by a Single-Family Residence Loading Rate Workbook that can be downloaded at: http://www.ncwaterquality.org/lau/documents/SFR-LRW9-08.xls
Please note all permit applications and other site reports shall be reviewed in accordance with these policies for any applications received on or after November 1, 2008. For any application received prior to that time, APS staff shall review the application for adherence to the policy and discuss with the applicant and/or their consultants to encourage consistency with this policy.
If you have any questions about the new policies or their associated workbooks, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at (919) 715-6160 or at nathaniel.thornburg@ncmail.net, or Rich Hayes at (919) 791-4200 or richard.d.hayes@ncmail.net.
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Public Hearing Information Webpage Now Available
In an effort to provide transparency for all involved and interested parties, the Land Application Unit has created a Public Hearing Information webpage. This webpage includes information such as the hearing location, date, time, Division contact, etc., as well as a history of the permit application with associated documents for public review.
To navigate to this page, please use the Public Hearings navigation link on the left hand side of the webpage.
If you have any questions about this page, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at (919) 715-6160 or at nathaniel.thornburg@ncmail.net.
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List of Approved Bulk Fill Reclaimed Water Providers
In an effort to promote the use of bulk reclaimed water as an alternative to the public's use of potable drinking water, the Division of Water Quality has provided a list of approved bulk fill reclaimed water providers. This list may be found at the following website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/BulkReclaimedWaterProviders.html
Bulk reclaimed water fill stations are conjunctive systems where reclaimed water is hauled from the generating facility, typically in tanker trucks, and is used for pre-approved applications by certified users. To be permitted for a bulk reclaimed water fill station, the Permittee must first demonstrate that the treated wastewater meets the reclaimed water effluent quality criteria, and that adequate educational and operational programs are in place to assure proper use of the reclaimed water.
Approved uses of bulk reclaimed water include:
- Concrete cutting
- Decorative ponds and fountains
- Fire fighting and fire extinguishing (users must meet Public Water Supply requirements)
- Hydro-seeding and fertilizer mixing
- Industrial and commercial cooling water
- Industrial and commercial toilet flush and fire prevention systems where there are separate, non-potable plumbing lines
- Irrigation of public and private landscapes and turf
- Make-up water for brine slurry (applied to roads to prevent freezing)
- Make-up water for preparation of non-potable chemical solutions, (e.g. pesticide solutions).
- Non-potable processes such as concrete production and compost production.
- Street sweeping (not street cleaning)
- Sewer cleaning (not washing)
- Soil compaction and dust suppression for construction
- Subsurface Directional Boring (Not for the construction of wells)
- Vehicle washing of municipal vehicles
For more information about the Division of Water Quality's Reclaimed Water Permitting Program, go to the Aquifer Protection Section Web site at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/reclaimed.html
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Land Application Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Land Application Unit
2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
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