DWQ-2024-008444

LARGE UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM
OPERATING PERMIT
Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality NAME OF SYSTEM: RJOURNEY BRYCE CANYON
CONTACT PERSON/ MAILING ADDRESS/ PHONE NO: Jeremy Brislin 215 N Redrock Drive, Cannonville, Utah 84718 (435) 690 - 9098 SYSTEM LOCATION: 215 N Redrock DR, Cannonville, Garfield County
ISSUE DATE: December 15, 2024 EXPIRATION DATE: October 29, 2029 ISSUED BY: _____________________________________________, John K. Mackey, PE, Director, Division of Water Quality
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to operate a large underground wastewater disposal system (LUWDS) in conformance with all the requirements, limitations, and conditions set forth in Utah
Administrative Code R317-5, with the attached schedules as follows:
SCHEDULE A
Waste Disposal Limitations 1. The permittee is authorized to operate and maintain a large underground wastewater disposal system (LUWDS) that has been constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Division of Water Quality and with the following conditions: a. System type: Conventional Gravity
Conventional with Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution
Alternative (describe) ____________________________________________________
b. Maximum Daily Design Flow: 10,875 gallons per day (gpd) __________________________________
c. Components of wastewater disposal system (check all that apply): Grease Trap ___________________________ Septic Tanks 1 - 9,300 gallon septic tank ________
Pump Tank w/ Floats 1 - 1,400 gallon tank Recirculating Tank ________________________
Control Panel ___________________________ Effluent Treatment ________________________
Distribution Box ____________________ Distribution Valve ________________________
Pressure Distribution ____________________ Drip Irrigation ________________________
Trenches ___________________________ Deep Trench _______________________________
Bed 2 - 100’ x 135’ absorption beds Mound _______________________________
Other (describe): 2 pumps in pump tank alternately dose 2 separate full-sized drainfields ______________
d. Drainfield media: Gravel; Chambers (Describe) ________________________________ _____
e. Effluent parameters will meet R317-4 for domestic wastewater or additional treatment may be required.
2. Discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage or septic tank effluent directly or indirectly to the ground surface or to the surface waters of the State of Utah constitutes a public health hazard and is prohibited. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law(s), rule(s) or standard(s).
3. No cooling water, air conditioner water, groundwater, oil, hazardous materials, roof drainage, storm water runoff, or other aqueous or non-aqueous substance which is, in the judgment of the Division, detrimental to the performance of the LUWDS or to groundwater, shall be discharged into the wastewater treatment system.
4. No activities shall be conducted that could cause an adverse impact on existing or potential beneficial uses of groundwater.
SCHEDULE B
Required Servicing and Inspections
1. Annually Semi-Annually (Every 6 months) Other (specify) _______________________________
2. All servicing and inspections must be conducted by a certified maintenance person per R317-11. Level 2 is required for conventional systems and Level 3 for all other LUWDS.
Name of person performing LUWDS maintenance: _____________________________________________________
Level 2 Level 3 Note: Permittee must notify the Division within 30 days if maintenance person is replaced.
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3. If sample results exceed Effluent Sampling Parameters (other than flow of wastewater) listed in R317-4-13, Table 7.3, report to the Division within 5 days and follow rules in R317-5-9.2.D.
Inspection Components
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Measure sludge/ scum levels, pump when necessary:
• Septic Tank
• Pump Tank
• Grease Trap
Inspect and clean when necessary:
• Pump/Floats
• Control Panel
• Pump Filter
Flush / clean pressure laterals; inspect for ponding or surfacing in drainfield; Adjust squirt height for equal pressure.
Follow Manufacturers Recommendations*:
• Recirculation Tank
• Pre-Treatment Unit
• Miscellaneous Conventional Gravity or Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution
Mound, At-Grade
Packed Bed
*Manufacturer recommendations may require more frequent inspections
Minimum Frequency of Periodic Inspections
TYPE OF SYSTEM Every 12 months Every 6 months Conventional Gravity or Pump-to-Gravity 5,000 - 15,000 gal/day 15,000 + gal/day

At-Grade Alternative System (first 5 years only)
Pressure Distribution
Packed Bed
Treatment System (to lower waste strength levels)
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Item or Parameter Minimum Frequency Type of Sample Effluent Discharge Standards Flow of wastewater (gpd) Monthly Estimate based on meter readings Approved design flow (gpd)

Reporting
Monitoring, maintenance practices, solids handling and results shall be reported on Division approved forms and must be submitted by August 1, following the “reporting year” period of July 1 to June 30.
Submit Annual Inspection Reports (via Email, US Mail, or Fax) to:
Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Mailing Address: Division of Water Quality, c/o LUWDS, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870
SCHEDULE C
Special & General Conditions
1. All septage/sludge shall be managed by a permitted liquid waste operator (septic system pumper) as defined in R317-550
2. Any observations of excessive kitchen wastes, surfacing sewage, etc., shall be reported to the Division within 5 working days.
3. The permittee must maintain all treatment and control facilities in good working order and in conformance with permit requirements.