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JAMES E. HOLSHOUSER, JR., GOVERfrOR JAMES E. HARRiNGTON, SECRETARY
1~.~srch '14, 1975
Mr. Dan Eller, Manager
New ~~anover County
14 North Third Street
Wilmingtan, North Carolina 28401
Dear Mr. Eller:
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ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
lEW1S R. MARTIN
DIRECTOR
BOX 27687 RALEIGH 27611
TELEPHONE 919 S29r74O
SIIBJECT: Interim Review Comments
Greater Wilmington Area
201 Facilities Plan (Part 1)
Wrightsville Beach -Revised
New Sattover County
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The Division of Environmental Management is currently reviewing Part 1 of
the Greater Wilmington Area 201 Facilities Plan. Part 1 of the plan deals with
the Wrightsville Beach subarea of the Greater Wilmington Planning Area. The
staff review thus far indicates that one of the alternatives considered in the
report cannot be considered as a viable alternative as proposed. In order that
the Zead Agencies' Engineer pursue those alternatives which are considered viable
and not spend an inordinate amount of time further investigating alternatives
which cannot be considered viable, the staff conferred with the Engineers on
March 5, 1975. and discussed the review of the plan to date.
The proposed ocean discharge as proposed is not a viable alternative for
the Town of Wrightsville Beach. This decision has been reached after thoroughly
reviewing the ocean discharge proposal and supporting statements as well as
other sources of information. Rational on which this decision is based is, in
part, as follows:
a. Waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Wrightsville Beach are assigned
Class "SB" classification. Since classified surface waters are
"Waters of North Carolina" and since the classification of the
waters of the Atlantic Ocean are not restricted in extent to
which the classification applies, it must be interpreted that
the "Waters of the Atlantic Ocean" extending from the Beach to
the traditional territorial limits (three mils limit) are
classified Class SB".
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Mr. Dan gller
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March 14, 1975
b. Ido wastewaters are allowed to be discharged to waters clasr~ified
"SB" unless these wastewaters are treated to the extent necessary
to assure the protection of these waters. In addition, nny dis-
charge of wastewaters to waters classified "SB" will subject such
waters to the potential of xeclassification or closure of the
waters for "SB" purposes.
c. The proposal does not and cannot guarantee the continuous pro-
tection of waters classified "SB" in accordance with water
quality standards.
d. Waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Wrightsville Beach presently re-
ceive no wastewater discharges. Under North Carolina Standards such
waters cannot be degraded below the existing level of quality.
e. The proposal does not assure compliance with the nondegradatioa
provisions of North Carolina Water Quality Standards.
f. There is almost a complete lack of knowledge of local physical
and environmental conditions in the vicinity of the proposed
discharge. Water depths do not appear acceg~table.
g. The proposal would only be acceptable as an interim measure since
it does not comply with the intent of the Water Pollution Control
Act Amendment of 1972 to eliminate discharges to navigable waters.
h. An insufficient data base presently exists concerning ocean dis-
charges and related possible adverse effects.
i. Approval of a discharge into or in the immediate vicinity of
recreational waters will result only when there are no other
feasible alternatives. Several viable alternatives other than
the proposed ocean outfall are identified is the 201 plan.
Zn conclusion consideration can only be given to the ocean outfall if:
1. The discharge, as proposed, is made sufficiently beyond the
"three mile limit" to assure no adverse impact on Class "SB"
waters or,
2. The degree of treatment and control are such that assurance of
continuous compliance under s11 operating conditions can be
projected. Such a system would require, as a minimum, complete
treatment including tertiary filtration followed by disinfection
holding followed by disinfection with sufficient emergency holding
of treated and untreated wastewaters to assure no discharge of im-
properly treated wastewater. Such a system would then only be
considered if no other viable alternative ware available.
Mr Dnn Eller
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March 14, 1975
As mentioned above, other aspects of the review to date were discussed
with your Engineers and the Engineers advised of modification, alterntions,
or chnnpes which :nc-y be naca®c~nrq prior to ccartifyiug o~ao of thr~ other
alternatives proposed in the plan document. IIpon completion of our review,
along with review of any necessary xevisians, you will be advised further
of our findings.
If Y can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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cct New Hanover County Health Dept.
Henry Von Ossen and Associates
Technical Services
L. P. Benton
Coq Batten
Southeastern Field Office
Taws of Wrightsville beach
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By BETSEY BELL He said, "Individual states 'may propose
Staff Writer criteria for the guidelines which are different
from EPA's.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH -- Ocean outfall He added that the draft revised guidelines
proponents were greeted with less than.. require that any application for outfalis be
wonderful news here Wednesday when an certified by the state.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA7 Some of the criteria required of ocean out
spokesman told them EPA will be giving the fall plans, accprding to Hopkins, include the
outfaUs "long, hard looks." need for ocean. disposal, an examination of
Speaking at the Southeastern Water Supply other disposal alternatives and the effect
.and Wastewater Conference, David Hopkins, wastewater disposal will have on the ocean
chief of EPA's environmental branch In environment.
Atlanta, said the ,federal agency is suggesting Hopkins added each outfall application will
more research is heeded in the area of ocean be handled on ~a case by case basis, including
discharge, information frgm the applicant's :201 facilities
Hopkins said although outfalis are an in- .plan .and characteristics of the wastewater
terim viability to wastewater discharge, EPA. and its effect on the receiving environment.
still does not know enough about the strut-~~; According to Hopkins, EPA will not permit
tures and their effects on the environment. outfaUs which fare In violation of state water
Paul Denison, engineer with Henry von quality guidelines.
Oesen and Associates, a firm proposing an He said disposal sites would be regulated by'
ocean outfall for this beach 'town, said the the time and r{3te of discharge and would be
capacity of the soil and. estuarine waters of"' munltored for impact on marine environment..
the barrier islands. are taxed to .the limit. Besides .the manltoring, .Hopkins said EPA
He added., "We need to collect the wastes would make annual inspections of ocean dis-
and dispose of them through an outfall." ;, posal .sites and' would need to perform base
According to Denison, preliminary studies. ine and trend assessment surveys.
Conducted by the Van pesen firm also poinC`` These surveys include assessment of the
to ocean outfalis In Dare, .Carteret, pnslow phys[cal, chemical, geological and biological.
and Brunswick counties. structure of a proposed or existing disposal
Adding that the progress toward ocean out• site.
falls is slow and tedious, Denison said, `"Ade- _ Staling that the goal of the Federal Water
quate ,progress [s being delayed due to a laCk~ , ~`"' pollution Control Act 1972 is ;to eliminate
of guidelines concerning this problem." wastewater disposal in navigable waters,
Denison referred to the fact North Carolina Hopkins said, ,'The. outfalis are an interim
presently has no guidelines oh ocean outfalis. solution."
Hopkins said EPA is revising. its own outfall.. He .added, "'~Fie_ ocean 15 a fragile and un-
guidellnes which were originally adopted in__,::, known environment. We are tying to get
1973. studies doing.
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I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States,
and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not incon-
sistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the
duties of my office as a member of the Board of Equalization
and Review of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and that
I will not allow my actions as a member of the Board of
Equalization and Review to be influenced by personal or
political friendships or obligations, so help me God
Peter R Davis
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,.George E Alper
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Claud 0 Shields, Jr
William C Taylor `
Vivian S Wright
I administered and witnessed the above oath to the
Board of Equalization and Review
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Clerk of Court
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FEDERAL POINT FIRE DISTRICT BOUNDARY
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Beginning at point (1) in the northern city limits of Carolina Beach,
N C at the yacht basin, thence in a general northerly direction along
the west bank of the yacht basin and the mainland bank of Myrtle Sound
to point (2) at Kona Kai Drive, thence westerly along Kona Kai Drive,
including property within 500 feet on the north side, to point (3) at its
intersection with U S Highway 421, thence southwesterly to point (4) on
River Road (SR 1100), 0 8 miles northwest from the Intra Coastal Waterway
Bridge on U S Highway 421, thence southwesterly to point (5) where the
Intra Coastal Waterway joins the Cape Fear River, thence southerly 0 2 miles
along the Cape Fear River to Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, property,
known as "Buffer Zone," to point (6), thence in a general southeasterly di-
rection along "Buffer Zone" line to point (7) in Carolina Beach, N C City
Limits at Atlanta Ave thence continuing southeasterly along Carolina Beach,
N C City Limits and "Buffer Zone" line to point (8) at Kure Beach, N C
City Limits, thence in a general northeasterly direction along Kure Beach,
N C City Limits to point (9) at the Atlantic Ocean, thence in a general
northerly direction along the Atlantic Ocean and Carolina Beach, N C City
Limits to the point of beginning Property within corporate limits of
Carolina Beach, N C and Kure Beach, N C is hereby excluded
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