DWQ-2025-004569

LARGE UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM
OPERATING PERMIT
Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality
NAME OF SYSTEM:ZION WILDFLOWER RESORT
CONTACT NAME/ MAILING ADDRESS/ PHONE / EMAIL:Tony Nelson / 107 S 1470 E, Suite 302, St. George, Utah 84790 / [phone] / [e-mail]
SYSTEM LOCATION:100 N Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin, Washington County (Parcel #V-2136-A)
ISSUE DATE:June 10, 2025EXPIRATION DATE:June 10, 2030
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 LimitationsThe permittee is authorized to operate and maintain a large underground wastewater disposal system (LUWDS) that hasbeen constructed in accordance with plans
and specifications approved by the Division of Water Quality and with the following conditions:System type:Conventional Gravity
Conventional with Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution
Alternative (describe)EZ-Treat Recirculating Synthetic Media FilterMaximum Daily Design Flow:10,838gallons per day (gpd) -- 2 systems: 9,990 gpd LUWDS; 848 gpd Laundry
Components of wastewater disposal system (check all that apply):
Grease Trap 750 gallon ADS polyethylene tankSeptic Tank(s) 2-8,000 gal & 1-1,500 gal (laundry) tanks
Pump Tank w/ Floats1-8,000 gal concrete tank Recirculating Tank1 - 8,000 gal & 1 - 4,000 gal tanks
Control Panel___________________________ EffluentTreatment2 - 4L & 2 - 3L EZ-Treat pods
Distribution Box____________________Distribution Valve1 - Orenco V6404
Pressure Distribution____________________Drip Irrigation________________________
Trenches___________________________Deep TrenchLUWDS -866 lin ft; Laundry - 117 lin ft
Bed__________________________________ Mound_______________________________
Other (describe):1-8,000 gal concrete equalization tank _________________________________________
Drainfield media:Gravel;Chambers (Describe)Both drainfields have 4.5’ effective depth; Laundry onsite system is gravity flow Effluent parameters will meet R317-4 for domestic wastewater
or additional treatment may be required. 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). 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.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.AnnuallySemi-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.
Nameof person performing LUWDS maintenance:Karl Rasmussen_______________________________________
Level 2Level 3Note: Permittee must notify the Division within 30 days if maintenance person is replaced.
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 5days and follow rules in R317-5-9.2.D.
Inspection Components
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Measure sludge/ scum levels, pump when necessary:Septic TankPump TankGrease Trap
Inspect and clean when necessary:Pump/FloatsControl PanelPump Filter
Flush/ cleanpressure laterals; inspect for ponding or surfacing in drainfield; Adjust squirt height for equal pressure.
Follow Manufacturers
Recommendations*:RecirculationTankPre-Treatment UnitMiscellaneous
Conventional Gravity or Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution or Drip Irrigation
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-Gravity5,000- 15,000 gal/day15,000 + gal/day
At-Grade Alternative System (first 5 years only)
Pressure Distribution, Drip Irrigation, or Mound
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]: 385-501-9580Fax: [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.