28th Annual Onsite Water Protection Conference
Securing the Future: Environment, Technology, and Economy
October 16-18, 2012
Hickory, North Carolina
Mike Hoover: Editor, October, 2012
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Southeast Sewer Fabrication
Stalite PermaTill
T & J Panel
Well Contractors Certification
Zoeller by Bradford Sales Co.
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28th Annual Onsite Water Protection Conference
Securing the Future: Environment, Technology, and Economy
October 16-18, 2012
Hickory, North Carolina
Highlights
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New this year in Hickory, NC
Keynote Speakers: Mike Walden, Tom Fritts, and Patrick Lucey
Great technical sessions on technologies, environmental issues, soils, water supply and
wells, fracking, engineering, emerging issues, and high strength wastewater
Manufacturers Exhibition Hall
Excellent tour options from Grandfather Mountain in the west to Raleigh in the east
Up to 15 hours continuing education credit
7:30am
Tuesday, October 16th
Session 1: Opening General Session
Room: L-West
Registration Opens
8:15am
Welcome and Introduction
8:30am
Current Economy and Environmental Opportunity
Mike Walden, NC State University
9:20am
Economy and Technology from the Small Onsite Wastewater Business
Perspective
Tom Fritts, Residential Sewage Treatment Company, Inc.
10:10am
Break in the Exhibit Hall
M-East/West
10:30am
Nature’s revenue streams: Valuing natural capital in a free market
economy using innovative watershed governance
Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, LLC
11:30am
Award Presentations
Day 1
AM
On-Site Hall of Fame: Greg Bright, Wake Co. Dept. of Envir. Services
Steve Steinbeck Award: Bob Jordan, Durham Co. Health Dept.
11.45am
Lunch and Visit Exhibits (Lunch on your own)
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Session 1: Opening General Session - Room: L-West - Keynote Speakers
1st Keynote - Current Economy and Environmental Opportunity
Mike Walden, NC State University
The condition and outlook of the economy is described, for both the nation and North Carolina.
Factors considered are output and employment growth, trends in consumer spending, the level of
inflation and interest rates, and both fiscal and monetary policy. The "financial reset" being
undertaken by households will receive special attention. Regional differences within North
Carolina in economic trends will be emphasized.
Dr. Michael L. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension
Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State
University. His Ph.D. degree is from Cornell University and he has been at N.C. State since
1978. Dr. Walden has teaching, research, and extension responsibilities at NCSU in the areas of
consumer economics, economic outlook, and public policy. He has published eight books and
over 250 articles and reports. He has served on several local and state level commissions,
including the Governor's Welfare Reform Task Force, the School Capital Construction
Legislative Study Commission, and the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Future of Wake County.
Recently he served on the staffs to the State and Local Fiscal Modernization Study Commission
and the UNC Tomorrow Commission. Dr. Walden can be frequently seen, heard, and read in the
media. He has daily radio programs aired on stations around North Carolina for which he has
won two national awards. He is often interviewed on local TV and radio news broadcasts, has
appeared on NBC, CBS, The Fox Report, and the Newshour With Jim Lehrer, and is frequently
quoted in such newspapers as USA Today, The News and Observer, The Charlotte Observer, The
Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. His biweekly column, You
Decide, is carried by over forty newspapers in the state. He has made over 2500 personal
presentations. Dr. Walden directs the semiannual economic forecast, The North Carolina
Economic Outlook. He has won numerous national forecasting and research awards, including
the UNC Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service in 2010. Dr. Walden's
newest book is NORTH CAROLINA IN THE CONNECTED AGE, an economic history of the
recent North Carolina economy, published by UNC Press.
2nd Keynote – Economy and Technology from the Small Onsite Wastewater Business
Perspective
Tom Fritts, Residential Sewage Treatment Company, Inc.
Tom Fritts serves as Vice President of Sales and Co-Owner of Residential Sewage Treatment
Co. Inc. (RSTC), where they sell and perform services on alternative onsite wastewater systems.
RSTC has more than 2500 single family homes under annual service contracts covering a 75
mile radius of Kansas City. They have designed or provided advanced treatment components for
nearly 7000 systems since the doors opened in 1972. Tom was instrumental in establishing
wastewater drip irrigation in the Missouri/Kansas area more than 13 years ago. He teaches many
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continuing education seminars for onsite wastewater professionals, and he is a past president and
current board member of the Missouri Smallflows Organization and Kansas Small Flows
Association.
3rd Keynote – Nature’s revenue streams: Valuing natural capital in a free market economy
using innovative watershed governance
Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, LLC
The purpose of this project is to establish a model of participatory ecological governance of the
Shawnigan Community Watershed, Victoria, British Columbia, and to develop a strategy for
restoring and protecting the ecosystem services and natural capital of the basin in perpetuity.
This watershed is heavily committed to a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and
recreational use and has a growing population. Management of the basin is highly fragmented
among federal, provincial and local government agencies. Planning and coordination of these
agency jurisdictions has not yet been attempted, leading to many accumulating issues remaining
unresolved over decades. Local citizens have established the non-profit Shawnigan Basin
Society and the open forum Shawnigan Watershed Roundtable. The purpose of this grass
roots movement is to gain comprehensive control of the development of the basin and to
encourage deep collaboration among its residents, developers and government agencies. Through
broad community engagement and comprehensive attention to overall basin-wide impact the
goal is to ensure that the aquatic ecosystems of the Shawnigan Watershed are maintained in
proper functioning condition to provide a sufficient quantity and quality of water for domestic,
agricultural, commercial and industrial needs.
At the same time we will pilot our innovative concept of “habitat banking.” Habitat banking is a
concept whereby functional ecosystem units (e.g. stream segments, wetlands, shorelines) are
restored using scientific expertise and monitored over several years to confirm that they are
indeed ecologically functional and resilient, using an established and scientifically defensible and
repeatable measurement tool. The initial funds to do this work would come from private sector
investors. Much like carbon trading, if a company must damage or deplete an ecosystem in the
course of business, they could purchase ecosystem “credits” from the habitat bank. The funds
pay back investors with a modest ROI and the remaining funds would be reinvested to restore
another ecosystem unit. The innovation in this strategy is twofold: the private sector ROI and the
ability to demonstrate the functionality of the ecosystem unit before it is sold. In conventional
habitat compensation, companies promise to restore habitat (e.g. “no- net loss”) but there is no
guarantee that what they will do will work, nor is there any established mechanism to monitor it
long-term. By inviting this innovative habitat banking method into the Shawnigan watershed, the
community will obtain the resources needed to restore and protect its ecosystems. The first step
in this process is a forest and aquatic habitat health assessment to establish the baseline condition
from which the restoration success and ecological function can be measured and habitat banks be
established. This basin governance model and its practical applications for the Shawnigan
Watershed are inherently transferable to other communities.
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Patrick Lucey is President and Senior Aquatic Biologist at Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, LLC,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Patrick’s background is in freshwater and marine science,
resource management, and political science. His specialties are managing water resources so that
they add value to development projects, and demonstrating how maintenance and enhancement
of ecological function can provide cost savings on infrastructure and result in a healthier
environment. Patrick is an international leader who has worked with developers across North
America and the world building financially successful, environmentally sound developments
such as the Dockside Green Community Development in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He
has developed a personal reputation as a specialist in design and construction of rainwater
management systems and is respected by both clients and regulators for his ecologically sound,
yet innovative approaches to protecting water resources within urban environments.
Session 1 end.
NEW!
Two Special Hands-on Demos in the Exhibit Hall
Saprolite Studies:
View undisturbed samples from onsite wastewater research sites, soil monoliths, and
microscopic thin section slides and research reports about saprolites from NC State university
research studies in western and central NC.
GIS and GPS Technology:
View the equipment and applications specifically for onsite system permitting developed by the
Guilford County Health Department and the Randolph County Health Department.
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Day 1 PM
Tuesday, October 16th
Concurrent Sessions
Session 2
Economy
L-East
1:00pm Shale Gas in NC: Issues
in Law, Economics and
Policy
Ted Feitshans, NC State
Univ.
Session 3
Environment
L-West
Soil Color
Interpretations:
Redoximorphic vs.
Lithochromic
David Lindbo, NC State
Univ.
1:30pm Planner - Health
Aquifer Storage and
Department
Recovery (ASR) Case
Coordination
Studies in the Atlantic
Wayne Jones, Randolph Coastal Plain
Co. Health Dept., and
Richard Spruill, East
Heath Ward, Guilford Co. Carolina University
Health Dept.
2:00pm Break in Exhibit Hall
Session 4
Technology
K-East
Geothermal Wells and
Septic Area Setbacks
Drew Morgan, NC WCCC
2:30pm Welcoming the Poor
Economy
Tom Fritts, Residential
Sewage Treatment Co.
3:00pm Onsite and Well
Statistics
Tim Warren, NC DHHS
Clean Up and Remediation
of Meth Labs
Todd Duke, NC Dept. of
Justice
Break in Exhibit Hall
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5 – 6 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
Meth Labs: Characteristics,
Location, Identification, and
Safety
Todd Duke, NC Dept. of
Justice
Deep Systems Under
Unsuitable Material into
Saprolite
David Ward, Alamance
Co. Health Dept.
Smart, Clean, & Green: Rule .1970 Clarification Introduction to GIS and
The Financial Business and Interpretation
GPS Applications for Soils,
Tim Crissman, NC DHHS Septics, and Wells
Case for Integrated
Rob Austin, NC State
Design
Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex
University
Scientific Consulting
MOA County to County Approvable vs.
Integration of GIS and GPS
for Off-site Septic
Unsuitable Saprolite
in Environmental Health
Chad Rakes, Forsyth Co. Joe Lynn, NC DHHS
Programs
Health Dept.
retired and NC State
Joe Johnson, Guilford Co.
Univ.
Health Dept.
Recent Experiences with Water Softener
Tort Claims
Research Update: Septic
Gene Young, NC DHHS System Effects
John Novak, Virginia
Tech
Reception in the Exhibit Hall
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Session 2: Economy – Room L-East
Shale Gas in NC: Issues in Law, Economics and Policy
Ted Feitshans, NC State Univ.
The production of natural gas from tight formations has been enabled by new technology that
combines hydraulic fracturing of the shale formations using proprietary fluids coupled with
horizontal drilling through the gas-bearing deposit. The development of this technology over the
past decade has raised a host of legal, environmental policy, and economic issues, and has
transformed energy markets globally. This technology has made possible the production of
natural gas, natural gas liquids, and possibly petroleum from long-known, carboniferous shale
deposits in North Carolina. Legislation [S.L. 2012-143 (S 820)/S.L. 2012-201 (HB 953)] enacted
by the N.C. General Assembly in 2012 provides for the creation of the regulatory framework
needed for the development of a shale gas industry in North Carolina. The newly reconstituted
Mining and Energy Commission has been charged with developing final regulations no later than
October 1, 2014. As part of that process the Commission is charged with leadership of three
studies; funding needs and potential sources of funds, the local government role in the regulation
of the shale gas industry, and compulsory pooling (forced unitization).
Theodore A. Feitshans, Extension Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics, North Carolina State University
Planner - Health Department Coordination
Wayne Jones, Randolph Co. Health Dept., and Heath Ward, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Welcoming the Poor Economy
Tom Fritts, Residential Sewage Treatment Co.
Onsite and Well Statistics
Tim Warren, NC DHHS
Smart, Clean, & Green: The Financial Business Case for Integrated Design
Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting
While the ecological value of green infrastructure is readily apparent in the form of green trees,
healthy streams and abundant wildlife, its economic significance is less obvious. This talk
examines five projects in which we have applied nature’s principles in the design of stormwater
management facilities and compared their overall value to that of the traditional “pipe and drain”
approaches. Focussed largely on stormwater, but with broader attributes, the question raised was
whether the projects have tangible economic value, savings or other benefits either to the
developer, the occupant, the community, or the municipality. The five case studies examined are
all located within the Colquitz River watershed in Victoria, British Columbia. These projects
included farmland, residential and institutional development projects that implemented
innovative stormwater management practices, and creek and wetland restoration initiatives, as
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incremental parts of the watershed's gradual restoration, as well as two brown-field, urban
developments.
Wm. Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd. and Fidelis Resource Group Inc. 2013690 Shelbourne Street, Victoria BC V8P 4H2 (250) 598-0266
[email protected]
MOA County to County for Off-site Septic
Chad Rakes, Forsyth Co. Health Dept.
What is a Memorandum of Agreement? Why would we want to use it? How can this process help in
given situations? This purpose of this session is to help understand what an MOA is per definition and
explain its significance with lots or tracts of land that cross county lines. Given, will be a couple of
scenarios that will have impacts on the evaluation and permitting processes. Explanation of options for
these scenarios and how a MOA can help with resolution for evaluation and permitting issues.
Recent Experiences with Tort Claims
Gene Young, NC DHHS
Session 2 end.
Session 3: Environment – Room L-West
Soil Color Interpretations: Redoximorphic vs. Lithochromic
David Lindbo, NC State Univ.
Soil color is used to tell us a great deal about soil properties from organic matter content to
mineralogy to assessing soil wetness conditions. Perhaps one of the hardest interpretations is to
differentiate between colors that are inherited from the parent materials (lithochromic colors) and
those that are due to saturation and reduction (redoximorphic features). This dilemma can be
over come easily by applying several simple rules when interpreting the colors. First understand
how redoximorphic features form in the soil. Second, determine where the colors occur in the
soil. Finally, consider the overall pattern of colors in order to determine if the color is
lithochromic or redoximorphic. By understanding and following these rules differentiating
lithochromic from redoximorphic colors should be simpler.
Dave has 27 years experience in onsite wastewater, soil and land development, wetlands, soil
morphology, genesis, and classification; 17 years at NCSU Soil Science Dept. where he is
currently Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator; He is a Licensed Soil Scientist in NC,
Certified Professional Soil Scientist since 1985, President Soil Science Society of America 2013
And Fellow Soil Science Society of America.
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Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Case Studies in the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Richard Spruill, East Carolina University
Richard is Associate Professsor of Hydrogeology at East Carolina University where he teaches
numerous geological science classes, is both a state and national leader of geologist and
hydrogeologist professional certification and licensure boards, the originator of the ECU Ralph
Heath Symposium and a highly respected field geologist and field hydrogeologist who through
his outreach efforts in the field has been responsible for numerous technological advances
throughout the state of NC.
Deep Systems Under Unsuitable Material into Saprolite
David Ward, Alamance Co. Health Dept.
This presentation summarizes the potential use of deep saprolite under unsuitable soils.
Furthermore, the presentation justifies the two rules that allow for this modification. Included
are several examples and cases where deep saprolite drainfield placements were an option to
permit a site. Included are also various photographs showing unsuitable soil characteristics in
the field and soil/saprolite transitional boundaries. Lastly, are some photographs of useable
saprolite from one of the cases where deep trench placement was utilized as a solution.
David Ward received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from East Carolina
University in 1996 and his Master’s degree in Soil Science from NCA&T in 2004. He has
worked as an Environmental Health Specialist and a Licensed Soil Scientist from 1996 to current
date at the Cleveland County and Alamance County Health Departments. In 2004 he also cofounded a soil consulting firm, D & K Soil Consultants, Inc.
Rule .1970 Clarification and Interpretation
Tim Crissman, NC DHHS
In North Carolina advanced wastewater pretreatment systems are used to overcome a soil or site
limitation. 15A NCAC 18A .1970 provides the regulatory requirements for system siting, sizing,
operation, performance, and compliance standards. Incentives for including an advanced
pretreatment wastewater system component include a reduction in the vertical separation
distance to a soil limitation, a reduction in the horizontal separation distance to a site feature, or
an increase in the soil hydraulic loading rate. Interpretation and clarification of selected sections
in Rule .1970 will be provided in the presentation.
Tim Crissman, a native of North Carolina, is the Regional Soil Scientist in the northeast coastal
plain region with the On-Site Water Protection Branch, Environmental Health Section, Division
of Public Health, N.C. Department Health and Human Services. Tim has been employed with
the Division since November 2000. Tim previously covered the southeast coastal plain region
until February 2012. Tim has many years of experience in evaluating properties, making
recommendations, and reviewing proposals where advanced pretreatment wastewater systems
have been installed during his twelve years with the Branch.
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Approvable vs. Unsuitable Saprolite
Joe Lynn, NC DHHS retired and NC State Univ.
Some saprolite can be used for onsite wastewater systems. A brief description of saprolite vs
soil, and which saprolite can be used for wastewater systems will be presented.
Retired soil scientist NCDENR. Currently Instructor NCSU NC Soils and Onsite Wastewater
Training Academy.
Water Softener Research Update: Septic System Effects
John Novak, Virginia Tech
John T. Novak is currently the Nick Prillaman Professor of Environmental Engineering at
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has taught at the University level for 43
years, first at the University of Missouri-Columbia (12 years) and then at Virginia Tech (31
years). Dr. Novak has advised over 180 graduate students over his career. He has published 160
papers dealing with wastewater treatment and sludge treatment and disposal.
Session 3 end.
Session 4: Technology - Room K-East
Geothermal Wells and Septic Area Setbacks
Drew Morgan, NC WCCC
This presentation will cover portions of the 2012 injection well rules pertaining to septic systems
and repair area(s). Diagonal drilling will be highlighted along with other issues associated with
geothermal drilling sites.
Andrew (Drew) Morgan, REHS, Drew received his BS degree (Environmental Health) from
East Carolina University in 1996; worked in 1996-97 for the Wayne Co. Health Dept. in On-site
Waste Water; worked from 1997 till 2007 at the Durham Co. Health Dept. in On-site Waste
Water, Water Supply Wells & Public Pools; and since 2007 works for the State of NC in the
Well Contractors Certification program.
Meth Labs: Characteristics, Location, Identification, and Safety
Todd Duke, NC Dept. of Justice
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Clean Up and Remediation of Meth Labs
Todd Duke, NC Dept. of Justice
Introduction to GIS and GPS Applications for Soils, Septics, and Wells
Rob Austin, NC State University
The use and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) in the environmental health field has grown significantly over the last five years.
County health departments as well as onsite wastewater professionals are rapidly adopting these
technologies to make spatially informed decisions while shorting workflows. This presentation
will introduce both GIS and GPS technologies, discuss applications in environmental health and
safety, identify local data resources, and present software and tools freely available in the
geomatics arena.
Robert Austin is a Geographic Information Systems Specialist at North Carolina State
University. Mr. Austin has over 15 years’ experience in the use of GIS, GPS, and related spatial
technologies. Along with teaching GIS and GPS at NC State, Mr. Austin’s research is directed
toward geomatics and the application of related technologies in soils, agriculture, and the
environment.
Integration of GIS and GPS in Environmental Health Programs
Joe Johnson, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
I am a lifetime resident of Millboro, NC in Randolph County. A 1991 graduate of Wingate
University with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, I began work in Environmental
Health with the Randolph County Health Department in 1992 where I received my authorization
and certification to practice as a Registered Sanitarian (EHS). In 1997, I began working for
Guilford County Environmental Health and went back to school to work on my Master’s Degree
soon after. I received an MS in Plant and Soil Science from NCA&T State University in 2003
and my licensure as a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist from the NCBLSS in 2005. I also
became a Certified Subsurface Wastewater System Operator in 2003. In 2004, I began working
with GIS and GPS technology and am now the unofficial lead GIS technology person for the
Guilford County Environmental Health Water Quality Unit. I am most proud of my family, my
wife Tonyia and my three boys Houston, Kerry, and Grayson, my work with our local Boy Scout
Troop and Cub Scout Pack over the past 10 years, and my active role within my church.
Session 4 end.
Day 1 END
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Day 2 AM
8:30am
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
Wednesday, October 17th
Concurrent Sessions
Session 5
Session 7
Session 6
Rules and Watershed
Technology, Standards, and
Environment
Issues
Resources
K-East
L-West
L-East
System Inventories for Water Quality
High Rock Watershed
Compliance with the Considerations for
Research Update: Septic
Falls Lake Nutrient
Potential Shale Gas
System Nutrients
Management Strategy Development in North Sushama Pradhan, NC State
Bob Jordan, Durham
University
Carolina
Co.
Evan Kane, NC DENR
Environmental Health
NSF 46 Effluent Screen Field
& Building Inspection
Assessment Standard
Tom Konsler, Orange Co. Health
Interactions: Setback
Dept.
Confirmations
Neal McCurry, Yancey
Co. Bldg Inspections
Summary of Inspector Break in Exhibit Hall
WERF Resources for Use in
Rule Changes
Environmental Health
Diana Rashash, NC
Vic D'Amato, Tetra Tech
State University
Break in Exhibit Hall Submersible Pumps:
Surface Applications for
Pushing it Up
Residential and Small Flow
Carl Wood, Franklin
Systems
Electric
Patrick Mitchell, NC DENR
Stream Biochemistry Mechanical Switches vs. Break in Exhibit Hall
in Onsite vs. Sewered Digital Controllers:
Watersheds
Round 1
Charlie Humphrey, East Wes Hege, Amtrol, Inc.
Carolina Univ., with
Shallow Aquifers and
NSF 350 National Water Reuse
students: G. Iverson, E. Their Connection to
Standard: What, Why, &
Anderson-Evans, K
Surface Water
How?
Supler, and M. Smith (including septic
Bob Rubin, A. R. Rubin &
Associates and NC State Univ.
systems)
Mike O'Driscoll, East
retired
Carolina University
Lunch on Your Own and Visit Exhibits
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Session 5: Rules and Watershed Issues – Room L-West
System Inventories for Compliance with the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy
Bob Jordan, Durham Co.
The Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy Rules have mandated that Health Departments
within the Falls Lake jurisdiction submit inventories of Health Department septic systems and
Division of Water Quality discharging systems, along with septic system failure rates, to the
Division of Water Quality by January 2013. This presentation summarizes a field survey of
systems conducted in Durham in April of 2013. A cluster sample survey was conducted on 147
gravity conventional systems with municipal sewer available to the properties. The survey found
a 3.4% failure rate among the systems surveyed.
Bob Jordan is currently the On-Site Water Protection Supervisor of the Durham County Health
Department. Spanning twenty plus years, Bob has also worked for the Caswell County Health
Department and the Rutherford, Polk, McDowell Health District. For the past three years, Bob
has been heavily involved in the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy process, both within
Durham County and regionally by serving on various committees proposing research to
determine the nutrient contributions to Falls Lake from on-site wastewater systems.
Environmental Health & Building Inspection Interactions: Setback Confirmations
Neal McCurry, Yancey Co. Bldg Inspections
I am building inspector in all five trades. I hold two waste water certification, c well water
certificate, electrician, plumbing, license, public and private pesticide license.
Summary of Inspector Rule Changes
Diana Rashash, NC State University
Stream Biochemistry in Onsite vs. Sewered Watersheds (see below)
Charlie Humphrey, and East Carolina Univ. students: G. Iverson, E. Anderson-Evans, K Supler,
and M. Smith
Biochemistry of Groundwater and Surface Water in Suburban Watersheds Served by
Onsite Wastewater Systems in Comparison to Centralized Sewer
1
Humphrey, C., 2Finley, A., 3O’Driscoll, M., 3Iverson, G., 2Anderson-Evans, E., 3Manda, A., and
2
Postma, H.
1
Corresponding author, Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University,
Greenville, NC 27858. (252) 737 1479; [email protected]
2
Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
3
Geological Sciences Department, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
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Septic tank effluent is discharged into the subsurface for further pollutant treatment and
dispersal. Effluent percolates through the soil eventually reaching the water table, thus helping
to recharge groundwater. If wastewater pollutants such as organic matter, E. coli, and nutrients
are not transformed and/or removed in the unsaturated zone, groundwater and adjacent surface
water quality may be compromised. The objectives of the research were to determine if the
biochemistry of groundwater and surface water in suburban watersheds served by onsite
wastewater systems (OWS) were significantly different in comparison to suburban watersheds
served by centralized sewer (CS) systems. Physical, chemical, and biological parameters
including electrical conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, flow, E. coli densities and
loadings, and turbidity were measured monthly for one year at 3 streams served by OWS and 3
streams served by CS. Ten residential sites (5 OWS and 5 CS) were instrumented with networks
of piezometers for groundwater sampling and characterization. Groundwater environmental
readings were performed at least quarterly for the 10 sites. Preliminary results indicate that
watersheds served by OWS have significantly higher stream flow per drainage area, higher
electrical conductivity, and higher E. coli loadings than CS watersheds during baseflow
conditions. During storms, CS streams had higher E. coli loadings and flow due to more
impervious surface and runoff. Groundwater down-gradient from OWS systems had
significantly higher E. coli densities and electrical conductivity than groundwater in CS yards.
However, background groundwater in OWS watersheds was similar to groundwater in CS yards.
Humphrey Bio: BS in Ecosystems Assessment from NCSU, MS in Soil Science from NCSU,
PhD in Coastal Resources Management: Geosciences as primary track. 3 years experience as
Environmental Health Specialist, 7 years experience as NCSU Cooperative Extension
Environmental Agent, 3 years experience as ECU faculty.
Groundwater Transport of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products from Onsite
Wastewater Systems in Pitt County, North Carolina
1
Supler, K., 2Mitra, S., 3Humphrey, C., 2O’Driscoll, M.
1
Corresponding author, Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University,
Greenville, NC 27858 [email protected]
2
Geological Sciences Department, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
3
Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are used in households on a daily basis and
include prescription analgesics, antibiotics, and hormone regulators as well as over-the-counter
medications, fragrances, and cleansers. These PPCPs have been detected in water resources,
including surface, ground, and drinking water, throughout the U.S. The behavior of PPCPs in
aquatic ecosystems and their potential effects on aquatic organisms is still largely undefined.
While PCPPs are generally detected at trace levels (i.e., ng to
g per liter of wate
concern that exposure to these chemicals could pose a significant public health threat, especially
to more vulnerable sub-populations such as children. In rural areas, onsite wastewater treatment
systems (OWS) may be a source of PPCPs to the environment. Thus, the first objective of this
study is to explore the fate and transport of PPCPs from OWSs to groundwater beneath, and
down gradient from these systems, in eastern North Carolina. A second objective of this study is
to characterize the environmental conditions at the sites to help determine which factors may
affect the OWS discharge of PPCPs to water resources. Environmental factors that will be
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characterized include: soil type, soil cation exchange capacity, distances from the OWS,
wastewater loading rates and various chemical properties such as pH, dissolved oxygen, total
dissolved nitrogen (TDN) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC). We hypothesize that PPCP
concentrations will be highest in groundwater adjacent to OWS installed in sandy, permeable
soils, and that PPCP concentrations will be inversely related to distance down gradient from the
systems. We have collected data from four residential OWSs in Pitt County, NC. PPCPs most
commonly detected in the OWS and in the groundwater down gradient include: caffeine,
nicotine, ibuprofen, deet, and others, ranging in concentrations from 0.0019 ng/L to 10.57 ng/L.
Katie Bio: BS from UNC Chapel Hill, currently a graduate student in the Environmental Health
Sciences Program at ECU.
Evaluation of Geophysical Techniques for Delineating On-site Wastewater Treatment
System Effluent Plumes
M.J. Smith1, M.A. O’Driscoll2, D.J. Mallinson3, and C.P. Humphrey Jr.4
1,2,3
Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 204 Graham Bldg., Greenville,
NC 27858-4353; PH (252) 328-5578; email: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]
4
Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University, 3408 Carol Belk Bldg.,
Greenville, NC 27858-4353; PH (252) 737-1479; email: [email protected]
On-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are the predominant means of wastewater
disposal in many rural areas. When functioning properly, OWTS are effective at treating
wastewater and discharging it into the subsurface in a manner that does not compromise public
health. However, inadequate subsurface treatment of wastewater can cause significant non-point
source pollution to ground and surface water. Non-point sources are the largest contributors to
water pollution and they are also the most difficult to define because there is not an easily
determined point of discharge. Monitoring wells provide access to groundwater for
characterization of physical, chemical, and biological properties at discrete points in the
subsurface. However, the process of installing a network of monitoring wells is labor intensive,
costly, and disruptive; and as a result the number of wells installed is often limited by these
constraints. OWTS discharge effluent with high concentrations of dissolved solids and salts to
the subsurface. Dissolved solids and salts are good conductors of electricity, causing
groundwater that has been impacted by OWTS (plumes) to have different electrical properties.
These properties can be detected by non-intrusive geophysical instrumentation such as electrical
resistivity (ER) and ground penetrating radar (GPR). Several 3-dimensional ER and GPR
surveys were conducted at two sites utilizing OWTS followed by the installation of monitoring
wells within and outside of the effluent plume boundaries, as determined by the geophysical
surveys. Environmental readings and groundwater analysis including depth to water,
temperature, specific conductance and nutrient concentrations were conducted over the course of
one year. The water quality data was compared to the geophysical data to determine if
geophysical techniques were effective at delineating wastewater plumes.
Matt Bio: US Navy petty officer 1998-2003, BS University of Oregon, Staff Scientist for 3 years
at Marshall Miller & Associates, currently a MS graduate student in Geology at ECU.
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The influence of watershed wastewater management approach on shallow groundwater
and surface water nitrogen loading, Pitt County, NC
G. J. Iverson1, M. A. O’Driscoll2, C. P. Humphrey Jr.3, A. K. Manda2, and R. K. Spruill2
1. Corresponding Author, Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University,
[email protected]
2. Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University
3. Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University
Excess nitrogen (N) concentrations from point and non-point source wastewater discharges pose
a significant risk to surface water and groundwater quality in North Carolina. A better
understanding of N contributions from on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) and
centralized sewer systems (CSS) to surface water bodies is necessary to comply with the
requirements of Senate Bill 1020 and the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Basinwide Water Quality
Plans. The goal of this study was to determine if differences in groundwater and surface water N
concentrations and loads exist based on the watershed wastewater management approach.
Piezometers (65) were installed at 5 residential sites in one OWTS watershed and 5 sites in one
CSS watershed. Staff gauges were installed at 6 streams, 3 in CSS-served watersheds and 3 in
OWTS-served watersheds. Groundwater samples from piezometers and surface water samples
near staff gauges were collected and analyzed for N concentrations and speciation, pH,
temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity (streams only). Discharge
and loads were calculated. Baseflow surface water samples were collected monthly and
groundwater samples were collected quarterly for a year. Watersheds served by OWTS had
greater total dissolved nitrogen (TDN) concentrations (mg/L) in background groundwater (3.63 ±
2.65) and surface water (1.07 ± 0.32) than watersheds served by CSS (background groundwater:
1.40 ± 3.14); (surface water: 0.67 ± 0.35). Mean groundwater TDN concentrations at the
intensive sites, declined from the septic tank (55.3 ± 25.9) to the drainfield (11.9 ± 15.2) to nearstream (6.18 ± 3.83) to stream (2.43 ± 1.30). Near-stream groundwater TDN concentrations
were significantly elevated relative to background groundwater within OWTS watersheds, but
were similar to the wastewater treatment plant effluent TDN concentrations (6.9 mg/L).
Preliminary results indicate that groundwater TDN concentrations and surface water TN
concentrations and loads in OWTS-served watersheds were significantly higher than in CSSserved watersheds. Wastewater is generated, treated and dispersed within the boundaries of the
OWS watersheds influencing local groundwater and surface water quality. Wastewater is
generated in centralized sewer watersheds, but pumped to other watersheds for treatment and
dispersal to surface waters, impacting different water resources. Wastewater management
strategies can influence water quality at the watershed-scale.
Guy Iverson Bio: BS in Geology from ECU, current MS graduate student in Geology at ECU.
Groundwater and Surface Water Phosphorus Concentrations and Loading in Residential
Watersheds Served by Onsite Wastewater Systems and Municipal Sewer Systems
Eliot Anderson-Evans1, Charles P. Humphrey2, Michael A. O’Driscoll3, Alex K Manda3,4
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1
Corresponding author, Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University,
Greenville, NC 27858. [email protected]
2
Environmental Health Sciences Program, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
3
Department of Geological Sciences, Greenville, NC 27858
4
Institute for Coastal Science and Policy, East Carolina University, Greenville NC, 27858
In North Carolina, point and non-point sources of nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorous [P])
pollution have resulted in water quality degradation and water use impairment Nutrient
Sensitive Waters (NSW) are prevalent in NC including Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Rivers. The NC
legislature has requested more research regarding onsite wastewater system (OWS) nutrient
loadings to fresh waters of the state.
The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which differences exist between
groundwater and surface water P treatment efficiencies, concentrations and mass loadings in
watersheds served by OWS compared to municipal wastewater treatment system (MWS). To
accomplish this goal, 10 residential sites located in six watersheds (3 with OWS and 3 with
MWS) were instrumented with modified piezometers and sampled quarterly for groundwater and
surface water P, dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and specific conductance. Stream flow and
P concentrations and loads are measured monthly, while groundwater P concentrations are
measured seasonally. Preliminary results indicate that groundwater P concentrations in OWS
sites are elevated relative to groundwater sampled from MWS sites. Streams draining residential
watersheds served by OWS have elevated dissolved P concentrations and loads relative to
watersheds served by MWS. However MWS effluent P concentrations are similar to
groundwater P concentrations down-gradient from OWS near the streams. This paired
watersheds study provides NC baseline information regarding the water quality of streams
draining residential areas served by OWS relative to MWS.
Eliot Bio: BS in Engineering from NCSU, currently a graduate student in the Environmental
Health Sciences Program at ECU.
Session 5 end.
Session 6: Environment - Room K-East
Water Quality Considerations for Potential Shale Gas Development in North Carolina
Evan Kane, NC DENR
Evan Kane is the Groundwater Planning Supervisor for the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality. He supervises the state's groundwater quality monitoring program, provides support for
development of groundwater standards and classifications, and leads a range of efforts aimed at
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the state’s groundwater quality protection program.
Evan’s prior work experience includes managing the state’s Underground Injection Control
Program, assessing contamination at industrial sites, and geologic mapping for the North
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Carolina Geological Survey. He is a licensed geologist and has bachelor's and master's degrees
in geology from NC State University.
Submersible Pumps: Pushing it Up
Carl Wood, Franklin Electric
Carl Wood has been in the industry since 1977 and currently is the SE Regional Manager for
Franklin Electric, covering the SE US and the Caribbean. He is currently on the board of the
Florida Ground Water Association and past Chairman of the Government Relations Committee
of the Water Systems Council in Washington DC. Carl holds a Certified Sales Professional
rating, level 2, from the National Ground Water Association. He also wrote the series “Pump
Talk”. He currently resides in Tallahassee, Fl.
Mechanical Switches vs. Digital Controllers: Round 1
Wes Hege, Amtrol, Inc.
In this presentation, I will review the basic differences of the industry standard mechanical
pressure switch and the newer digital control technology, focusing on the benefits of using the
Digital Controller for added pump protection in a water well installation.
I have been affiliated with Amtrol, Inc. since 1989, first as a manufacturer’s representative and
since 2008, as a direct regional sales manager. Amtrol invented the fixed diaphragm well tank
concept in 1963 and continues to be an industry leader in the water well and plumbing and
heating markets, supplying well tanks, expansion tanks, gas cylinders and indirect fired heaters.
I am approved by the State of NC to conduct continuing education classes on proper well tank
sizing. I conduct training sessions for engineer groups and distributors on proper well tank sizing
and thermal expansion tank sizing. In my career, I have spent 17 years in the wholesale
distributor area, 15 years as a manufacturer’s rep. and 5 years as a factory direct sales manager.
Shallow Aquifers and Their Connection to Surface Water (including septic systems)
Mike O'Driscoll, East Carolina University
The Coastal Plain comprises more than 40% of the land area of North Carolina. Much of this
region is underlain by a surficial aquifer system that ranges from approximately 1-61 m in
thickness. The water table is generally shallow (within 5 m of the surface) throughout the region,
therefore the surficial aquifer is sensitive to land-use change. Water quality changes in the
surficial aquifer can affect surface water quality in the region because rivers and wetlands in the
Coastal Plain are often nourished by groundwater discharge from the surficial aquifer. This talk
will document case studies that illustrate how water quality in shallow groundwater systems and
adjacent surface water bodies can be affected by urban stormwater runoff and wastewater
disposal in Coastal Plain settings.
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Dr. O’Driscoll has been a faculty member of the Geological Sciences Department at East
Carolina University (ECU) since 2004. He holds graduate degrees in Geology, Environmental
Pollution Control, and Forest Resources from Penn State University. His research focuses on
utilizing tracers and other hydrogeological, geochemical, and geophysical techniques to develop
insights into the geological controls and land-use effects on surface water-groundwater
interactions and contaminant transport. This knowledge is critical for estimating the potential
responses of rivers and wetlands to stresses such as increased water demands, wastewater
disposal, land-use change, and climate change.
Session 6 end.
Session 7: Technology, Standards, and Resources - Room L-East
High Rock Watershed Research Update: Septic System Nutrients
Sushama Pradhan, NC State University
Dr. Pradhan is a Soil and On-site Water Technology Researcher in Soil Science Department at
North Carolina State University. Dr. Pradhan has worked as a scientist in the on-site wastewater
field for nearly 15 year in the Soil Science Department at North Carolina State University where
she manages Decentralized Water/Wastewater Reuse (DWR) projects including a recent project
conducted in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. She
received 319 grant to study nutrient contribution from on-site systems in Piedmont streams of
NC. Dr. Pradhan has not only authored and co-authored publications on DWR and nutrient
loadings from septic systems, but also recently published important research papers regarding the
efficacy of septic system additives on in-tank function of septic systems and environment related
peer-reviewed publications, reports, and technical bulletin.
NSF 46 Effluent Screen Field Assessment Standard
Tom Konsler, Orange Co. Health Dept
This session will discuss NSF Standard 46 as it relates to testing of septic tank effluent filters.
Over the past 7 years, several revisions have been made to the standard, many which were based
on field observations. Recently, the NSF Joint Committee for wastewater technology has
considered a field performance standard to evaluate the longevity of various effluent filters.
Tom Konsler is the Environmental Health Director of the Orange County Health Department.
He has 29 years of experience in the field of Environmental Health. He serves as chair of the
State’s Innovative and Experimental Wastewater System Committee and also serves on NSF
International’s Joint Committee for Wastewater System Technology. He has chaired the NSF
task group for development of Std 46 for effluent filters.
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WERF Resources for Use in Environmental Health
Vic D'Amato, Tetra Tech
The Decentralized Water Resources Collaborative (DWRC) is a partnership of organizations that
was formed to carry out and disseminate practical research on decentralized wastewater systems.
Between 1997 and 2011, the DWRC conducted more than 70 projects with a total value of over
$16 million. All of the results of this program are available to the public, free of charge. This
presentation will provide an overview of the research program and projects along with
information to help users find research projects, guidance, tools and other products of interest to
them.
Victor D’Amato is a registered professional engineer with 19 years of water quality engineering
experience spanning design, planning, research and program management. Although he has
worked on wastewater systems ranging in size from 360 gpd to 420 MGD, Vic specializes in
distributed and decentralized systems. He currently serves as a Senior Engineer out of Tetra
Tech's Research Triangle Park, NC office where he helps governments, communities, and private
developers plan and implement wastewater management systems that decrease costs, increase
water and energy efficiency, and effectively address emerging challenges. Mr. D’Amato holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and a Masters of
Science in Water Resources Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Surface Applications for Residential and Small Flow Systems
Patrick Mitchell, NC DENR
This presentation will help operators and others understand the basic information that is
reviewed by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) during routine compliance inspection of
wastewater surface irrigation systems. The following topics are included in this presentation:
permit informational needs, inspection procedures, and the importance of effective
communication. One of the main points of emphasis is the operator and regulator working
together as a team so the system can be properly operated and remain compliant. A portion of
this presentation will also be helpful to septic contractors whom work with single family
residence surface irrigation systems that do not require certified operators.
Mr. Patrick Mitchell is a registered Environmental Health Specialist and a Licensed Soil
Scientist. He has a Masters Degree from North Carolina State University in Soil Science and a
Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources Management concentrating in Water Resources from
Western Carolina University. He has been working in the field of wastewater treatment and
disposal for over 11 years in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Mitchell currently works for
the North Carolina Division of Water Quality in the Winston-Salem Regional Office. He works
with the Aquifer Protection Section’s non-discharge programs.
NSF 350 National Water Reuse Standard: What, Why, & How?
Bob Rubin, A. R. Rubin & Associates and NC State Univ. retired
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Dr. Bob Rubin is an Emeritus Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department at North Carolina State University He has worked in the water, wastewater, residuals
and solid waste management fields for over 40 years. He was formerly assigned to the USEPA
Washington, DC, Office of Wastewater and involved with development of the USEPA reuse
guidelines, land treatment guides, biosolids and residuals guides and has contributed to
development of state rules and regulations throughout the nation. Dr. Rubin is author of
numerous publications on water, wastewater, residuals and waste management including
environmental management system applications to waste management.
Session 7 end.
Day 2
PM
1:30pm
Wednesday, October 17th
Session 8: Closing General Session
Room: L-West
Panel Discussion: Case Studies on Permitting Software and Converting
Paper to E-files
Representatives from Forsyth, Randolph, Davidson, and Orange Counties
and Agri-Waste Technology
2:30pm
Septic Tank Additives: Research and NSF Standards Update
Sushama Pradhan, NC State University
3:30pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
4:00pm
Field Demonstrations and Assessments for Soils, Onsite Systems, and
Well Drilling: A Panel Discussion
Moderator: Kevin Neal, NC DHHS
Representatives from NC DHHS, NCSU, Guilford Co., Driller Services,
Inc., Foothills Soils Consulting, and S&ME
5:00pm
Adjourn
See you tomorrow at the Field Session of your choice.
Session 8: Closing Plenary Session - Room L-East
Panel Discussion: Case Studies on Permitting Software and Converting Paper to E-files
Representatives from Forsyth, Randolph, Davidson, and Orange Counties and Agri-Waste
Technology
Talking points for permitting software panel
1. Program software and when they converted files
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2. Biggest benefit
3. Biggest drawback
4. How long process took (from inception to being able to use software with minimal problems)
5. What was done with historic data (old paper copies, no electronic copies of this)
6. GPS/GIS/E-files – same or different software (GPS, database software, permitting database,
field permitting-enter data at site into electronic file/software)
Alan Clapp is Soil Scientist - Orange County Health Department from 1997 to present; served as
EHS - Guilford County Health Department 1988 to 1997; he received a BS in Bio and Ag
Engineering at NCSU (1986) and an MS in Soil Science at NC A&T (1995). His registration,
certification and licensing includes the following: Environmental Health Specialist 1990 to
present; NC Licensed Soil Scientist 1997 to present.
Alan Clapp, Soil Scientist, Orange County Health Department, Environmental Health Division
131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 100, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Jason Koontz graduated from NCSU in May 2000 with BS in Agronomy – Soil Science
concentration. He has been employed with Davidson County Health Dept. since 2004.
Jeff Vaughan is the President and Senior Agronomist/Soil Scientist at Agri-Waste Technology,
Inc. located in Raleigh, NC. Jeff graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Agronomy in 1991
and an M.S. in Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences in 1994. He graduated from NC State
University with a Ph.D. in Soil Science in 1997. Jeff is a NC Licensed Soil Scientist, a
NCOWCICB Certified Inspector, and a WPCSOCC Certified Subsurface System Operator.
Jeff Vaughan, Senior Agronomist/Soil Scientist,Agri-Waste Technology, Inc.,5400 Etta Burke
Court, Suite 200,Raleigh, NC 27606
Septic Tank Additives: Research and NSF Standards Update
Sushama Pradhan, NC State University
The usefulness of some 1200 plus septic tank additives in the market has always been of concern
to Environmental Health Specialists, due to the prior lack of independent, third party, field scale
research studies.This presentation will report upon septic tank additive effects on microbial
population, solids accumulation rates for sludge, scum and total solids for septic systems with
different level of maintenance and BOD and TSS concentration in treated effluent. Potential
long-term additive treatment effect will also be addressed. Recommendation regrading additional
research directions, potential protocols to use and related potential Establishment of national
standard for septic tank additives will be discussed.
Dr. Pradhan is a Soil and On-site Water Technology Researcher in Soil Science Department at
North Carolina State University. Dr. Pradhan has worked as a scientist in the on-site wastewater
field for nearly 15 year in the Soil Science Department at North Carolina State University where
she manages Decentralized Water/Wastewater Reuse (DWR) projects including a recent project
conducted in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. She
received 319 grant to study nutrient contribution from on-site systems in Piedmont streams of
NC. Dr. Pradhan has not only authored and co-authored publications on DWR and nutrient
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loadings from septic systems, but also recently published important research papers regarding the
efficacy of septic system additives on in-tank function of septic systems and environment related
peer-reviewed publications, reports, and technical bulletin.
Field Demonstrations and Assessments for Soils, Onsite Systems, and Well Drilling: A
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Kevin Neal, NC DHHS
Representatives from NC DHHS, NCSU, Guilford Co., Driller Services, Inc., Foothills Soils
Consulting, and S&ME
Talking points for field demonstrations
1. Case study of field tour
2. What they will be doing
3. Lessons to be learned
Session 8 end.
Day 2 END
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Day 3 - Field Tours
Day 3 Thursday AM, October 18th Field Sessions
Choose 1 of 7 Options.
Transportation to your selected field session is on your own.
Start: 8:30am
End: Varies depending on travel time. All tours have a full 3 instructional hours.
#1 Burke County: Suitability and Loading Rates in Piedmont Soils
Location: Catawba Meadows Park, Morganton NC (GPS location of entrance: 701 Sanford
Drive, Morganton, NC)
Meet at: Beanstalk Journeys building in Catawba Meadows. The Beanstalk Journey; Physical
Address: 220 Catawba Meadows Dr., Morganton, NC 28655; GPS Address: 701 Sanford Dr.,
Morganton, NC 28655 (This will bring you to the Catawba Meadows Park entrance. After
turning in, continue to the 4 way intersection. Go straight and Beanstallk Journey is on the right
in the red building.)
Leader: Connie Adams, Foothills Soil Consulting
Assistants: Alan McKinney (Appalachian District Health Dept.) and Andrea Lemon, private
consultant. Also, thanks to Gary Leonhardt and Timothy Knipp of the Morganton Recreation
Department for their assistance with pits and transportation, and their enthusiastic hosting of this
tour.
Description: An overview and brief tour of upper Piedmont felsic-crystalline and floodplain
soil systems. Soil profiling exercises will focus on suitability and use for onsite wastewater
treatment. Understanding soil-landscape relationships and use of soil-landscape models in
interpreting soil features will also be discussed. Bring a color book, water bottle, measuring
tape, etc to use in describing the soil pits.
Connie Adams is a Licensed Soil Scientist with over 20 years experience. She mapped soils for
the NRCS in the mountains, Piedmont and coastal plain of NC, and has worked as a private
consultant for the past 11 years. She loves figuring out a weird soil pit.
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#2 Avery County: Soils and Onsite Technologies in the Mountains
Location: Grandfather Mountain Entrance Road to the Museum. Will meet in the museum
restaurant.
Leader: Joe Lynn, NC DHHS retired and NC State University
Description: This tour will begin at the Grandfather Mountain Museum and proceed to the gift
shop at the swinging bridge. The gift shop has holding tanks which are emptied by pumper truck
and transported to a remote system near the foot of the mountain. The tour includes a review of
the high mountain soils and finishes with a single family system with a pretreatment unit.
Joe Lynn is a retired soil scientist NCDENR. Currently serves as Instructor for the NCSU NC
Soils and Onsite Wastewater Training Academy.
Directions
From Hickory
I-40Exit 125 to I-40 Exit 123B; follow US 321 North to Blowing Rock, about 37 miles; Option
1, take Blue Ridge Parkway South 14 miles to US 221; take US 221 South 1 mile to Grandfather
Mountain entrance; Option 2, at Blowing Rock turn left onto Main Street/US 321 Business
South, about .8 mile; turn right onto US 221 South, Blowing Rock Hwy about 8 miles to
Grandfather Mountain entrance. Take Grandfather Mountain Entrance Road to the Museum.
Will meet in the museum restaurant.
From Morganton
I-40 Exit 105, Follow NC 18 into Morganton; take NC 181 North about 34 miles to Linville NC;
Take US 221 2 miles to Grandfather Mountain entrance.
The street address is 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646. GPS coordinates
36.08502N,-81.846460000W. Phone # 1-800-468-7325
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#3 McDowell County: High Strength Wastewater Solutions
Location: The field tour will start at Bear Creek Restaurant.
Leader: Karen Wallace, NC DHHS
Assistants: Steven Berkowitz, NCDHHS; Mark Brooks, PE, BEA; Sid Gaskins, certified
operator and installer; David Honeycutt, PE
Description: The field tour will start at Bear Creek Restaurant. The restaurant pumps effluent
over one half mile to the drainfield. Discussion will include system design and challenges in
placing tankage, installing supply lines and removing trees in the drainfield. The tour will
continue to Nebo Medical Center, where LPP chambers and site modifications were used to
overcome limited space and landscape issues. The last stop will be the Sunrise Nursing Home.
Discussion will include how the high strength waste is overcome by the addition of Bioclere
pretreatment.
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#4 Wake County: Geotechnical Drilling Demonstration
Location: Lake Wheeler Rd. Field Lab, 4000 Chi Road, Raleigh, NC
Leaders: Tom Whitehead S&ME, and Drew Morgan, WCCC
Assistants: Kirk Richardson, S&ME, and Mike Hoover, NCSU
Description: This field tour begins with lessons learned from more than 15 monitoring wells at
NC State University's Lake Wheeler Rd. Field Lab. Then we'll proceed to field installation
demos, including shallow monitoring wells, installation pros and cons, field methods and
strategies, grouting techniques, casing procedures, and finishing techniques.
Thomas Whitehead is an environmental driller for S&ME, Inc., as. A East Carolina University
Department of Geology, Bachelor of Science graduate, Thomas has over 21 years of experience
in the environmental drilling consulting business. Thomas was previously employed by Mad
Dawg Inc. and McCall Brothers, Inc. which included environmental drilling, installation of
residential and municipal wells.
Andrew (Drew) Morgan, REHS
1996
BS degree (Environmental Health) from East Carolina University
96-97
Wayne Co. Health Dept.
On-site Waste Water
97-07
Durham Co. Health Dept.
On-site Waste Water, Water Supply Wells & Public
Pools
07-Current
State of NC Well Contractors Certification program
Map:
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/swetc/maps/lake.pdf
#5 Guilford County: Field Applications of GPS and GIS in Environmental Health
Programs
Location: Check at Conference registration desk for starting location
Leader: Heath Ward, Guilford County Health Dept.
Assistants: Alan Clapp, Orange County Health Dept.
Description: This field tour is a hands-on learning experience using Trimble GIS and ARC GIS
for environmental health applications in soil and site evaluation, identifying databases for soil
profiles, and locating tanks, drainfields, wells, and important topographic features. GPS and GIS
equipment will be provided.
#6 Wake County: Advanced Treatment and Decentralized Wastewater Reuse (DWR)
Location: Lake Wheeler Rd. Field Lab, 400 Chi Road, Raleigh, NC and Wilkerson Park in
North Raleigh during late morning.
Leaders: Bob Rubin, A. R. Rubin & Associates, and Sushama Pradhan, NC State University
Assistants: Cory Brantley, David Brantley and Sons, Mike Hoover, NCSU
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Description: This tour presents DWR performance research conducted by NCSU and the CDC.
Demonstrations include very small to medium scales of DWR technologies at the NCSU Lake
Wheeler Rd. Field Lab and Wilkerson Park in Raleigh. Technology designs include hands-on
demos of a membrane bioreactor (MBR), a moving bed bioreactor (MBBR), activated sludge, a
trickling filter, and a packed bed filter.
Map:
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/swetc/maps/lake.pdf
#7 Catawba County: Advancements in Well Drilling and Construction
Location: Drillers Services, Inc. Check at Conference registration desk for starting location.
Leader: Doug Young, Driller Services, Inc.
Description: This field tour at the nearby DSI facility includes the set-up and operation of a drill
rig, a hoist truck with smeal unit, a hammer and drill workshop, mini-mud school, grouter
operation, and other selected hands-on demos.
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Session Moderators (Room Monitors)
Day 1: October 16, 2012 – morning
Session 1: Opening Plenary Session - Heath Ward (Chad Rakes)
Day 1: October 16, 2012 – afternoon
Session 2: Concurrent Economy Session – Alan McKinney (Tricia Angoli)
Session 3: Concurrent Environment Session - Ramona Dunphy (Gina Long)
Session 4: Concurrent Technology Session - Jason Koontz (Doug Young)
Day 2: October 17, 2012 – morning
Session 5: Concurrent Rules and Watershed Issues Session - Alan Clapp (Wayne Jones)
Session 6: Concurrent Environment Session- Drew Morgan (Jeff Vaughan)
Session 7: Concurrent Technology, Standards, and Resources Session- Doug McVey (Doug Lassiter)
Day 2: October 17, 2012 – afternoon
Session 8: Closing Plenary Session - Kevin Neal (Tricia Angoli)
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2012 On-Site Water Protection Conference Planning Committee
Alan Clapp
[email protected]
Alan Gaddis
[email protected]
Alan McKinney
[email protected]
Bob Rubin
[email protected]
Drew Morgan
[email protected]
Ben Kane
[email protected]
Bill Freed
[email protected]
Christine Nitt
[email protected]
Robert Crissman
[email protected]
Diana Rashash
[email protected]
Doug McVey
[email protected]
Doug Young
[email protected]
Gina Long
[email protected]
Heath Ward, County HD Co-Chair [email protected]
Mike Hoover, NCSU Co-Chair
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jason Koontz
Jeff Vaughan
[email protected]
Joe Lynn
[email protected]
Keith Vernon
[email protected]
Kevin Neal, State Gov’t Co-Chair [email protected]
[email protected]
Doug Lassiter
Leslie Easter
[email protected]
Chad Rakes
[email protected]
Ramona Dunphy
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ronnie Whisnant
Scott Greene
[email protected]
Tim Crissman
[email protected]
Tim Johnson
[email protected]
Tom Konsler
[email protected]
Tricia Angoli
[email protected]
Wallace Moore
[email protected]
Join us and help plan the 29th Annual Conference in 2013
Contact:
Mike at [email protected]
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