Land Application Unit :: Home Page
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
August 14, 2008
Kim Colson Accepts CG&L Position
Effective September 1, 2008, Kim Colson will be the Assistant Section Chief of the Engineering Branch in the Division's Construction, Grants and Loans Section. Kim has 16 years of experience with the Division, including 5 years at the Mooresville Regional Office and 11 years as supervisor of the Land Application Unit (formerly the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit).
Please join the Land Application Unit in congratulating Kim on his promotion.
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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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Information on the Use of Reclaimed Water
Due to the extreme drought conditions prevalent through much of North Carolina, the Division of Water Quality is working closely with municipalities, engineers and other specialist to facilitate the expanded use of reclaimed water under current rules. To provide the most current information on approved uses of reclaimed water, as well as additional information on the benefits and use of reclaimed water the Reclaimed Water Program Web Page has been updated. For more information regarding reclaimed water utlization please visit our permitting programs page, and review Section .0900 of our current rules.
In addition, the Division has created the following guidance document for the use of reclaimed water in lieu of potable water. Under existing North Carolina rules, reclaimed water may be used for landscape irrigation, dust control, soil compaction, etc., as well as several other non-potable industrial processes. The following document details the necessary steps for municipalities and industries to obtain a reclaimed utilization permit, thus providing essential water for multiple uses, while protecting valuable potable water supplies.
The reclaimed utilization guidance document may be downloaded here.
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Bulk Reclaimed Water Conjunctive Systems Application Online
The application section of the website has been updated to include the new Bulk Reclaimed Water Conjunctive System (FORM: BRCWS 10-07) application.
Please note that the Division has provided a brief tutorial on how to use and navigate through the new electronic application format. This document may be found here. If you have any questions on how to use these new forms, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at (919) 715-6160 or at nathaniel.thornburg@ncmail.net.
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| Mailing Address:
Land Application Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Street Address (parcel & hand deliveries):
Land Application Unit
2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
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| Telephone number: (919) 733-3221
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Fax number: (919) 715-6048 |
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