Aquatic Farm Application Form - State Of Alaska (Page 6 of 11) in pdf

F. WATER QUALITY

Sewage or industrial discharge(s) may accumulate in, harm the growth or consumptive use of, your shellfish product.

Oysters, mussels and scallops are filter feeders and may accumulate fecal coliform bacteria and associated pathogens from

sewage discharges. If a caretaker facility is needed for the site, and its discharge is located near the culturing operation,

there may be a risk of contamination. To ensure that your growing area can be certified by the DEC, the department has

developed the following requirements for those aquatic farms where a sewage discharge is necessary.

1) Discharges must meet water quality standards (18 AAC 70), wastewater disposal regulations (18 AAC 72), and

requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (incorporated by reference in 18 AAC 34.200).

2) No sewage discharge from a caretaker facility (floathomes or houseboats) will be allowed within 300 feet from the

boundary of an approved DEC growing area. (The boundary encompasses the entire growing area). All other discharges

will be evaluated separately.

3) Outhouse and septic systems must maintain a minimum 100-foot horizontal separation distance from surface waters and

a minimum 4-foot vertical separation distance from the high ground water table. DEC will require a waste discharge

permit and system plan review for all sewage discharges. Additional information may be required by DEC depending on

the type and complexity of the wastewater system proposed. After review of application materials, DEC may decide it is

not necessary to issue a waste discharge permit for facilities generating very small daily volumes of sewage and grey

water.

1. Wastewater Discharge and System Plan Review

a. Is there a floathome, dwelling or upland caretaker's facility proposed for the site? Yes

b. Will wastewater be discharged from any of these facilities? Yes

If yes, provide the following information.

(1) What are the daily maximum and average discharge volumes? Maximum

Average

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON SEPARATE PAGES (Contact the DEC representative on page 5

of the application instructions to determine submittal requirements for your specific proposal.)

(2) Wastewater system design plans consisting of reports and/or drawings that clearly and legibly depict the design,

type, and volume of discharge. (Design plans may require preparation by a registered engineer.)

(3) A description of proposed and existing wastewater treatment works, disposal systems, or sewers.

(4) Sufficient soils and topographic information to allow evaluation of the soil type, absorption area, depth to water table

and impervious surfaces, and topography, if treatment or disposal (other than a conventional on-lot soil absorption

system) is into or onto land or subsurface land.

2. If you plan to use a boat on your farm site, indicate the type of marine sanitation device.

3. Were there any sources of past pollution at the site, such as a shore-based seafood processor, log transfer facility, industrial

facility, oil spill contamination, or a town or village? Yes

If you answered yes to the above, identify:

a. The type of previous use (e.g. mine, village, seafood processor, oil spill).

b. The last known date of use.

c. The distance from the site previously used to your project site.

4. Are there any current potential sources of human or industrial pollution in the area? (For example, sewage outfalls, oil

contamination, industrial transfer facilities or upland operations, boat harbors, etc.) Yes

If yes, describe:

a. The type of discharge(s).

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10/98

Revised 12/00

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