Septage Septage is a fluid mixture of untreated and partially treated sewage solids, liquids and sludge of human or domestic origin, which is removed from a septic tank system. The state's septage management program is responsible for assuring that septage is managed in a responsible, safe and consistent manner across the state. The major areas of emphasis are: permitting of septage management firms, land application sites and treatment and detention facilities; developing applicable laws and rules; and providing technical/problem solving assistance to septage management firms, general public and the Solid Waste Section. The Solid Waste Section does not have the statutory authority to issue permits for the installation of domestic septic systems (e.g. tanks and /or nitric field lines). That authority lies with and is the responsibility of your local government (i.e. county or other municipal government). Please contact your local health department for further information specific to your location. The amendment to Rule .0832 "General Provisions" to change subsequent permit lengths for SLAS and SDTF permits from 5 years to 10 years was adopted by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) at their March 10, 2022 meeting. The effective date of the rule has been delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2021-83 and in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b1) and (b2). However, this delay does not prevent the issuance of 10-year permits because Section 3.(c) of S.L. 2021-83 implemented that change directly, effective July 1, 2021. See the following documents for further information on the amendment: Notice and Proposed Rule Text Summary and Regulatory Impact Analysis Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846 AD-13 Sampling Information Sheet Overturned Truck Procedure Septage Pumper Vehicle Best Management Practices New Operators Septage Management Program Staff Map Restaurant Training Information for those starting a new septage business in North Carolina or those bringing their current septage business into North Carolina can be found below. Septage Management Firm or Facility Permit Septage Management Firm Application Materials Online Application Materials Pumper Online Application Non-pumper Online Application Restaurant Online Application Cease Operations Online Notification Pumper Firm Printable Application Materials Firm Permit Application Guidelines Firm Permit Checklist Firm Permit Application Recertification of Pumper Vehicle(s) Form Pumper Log Form Septage Firm Cease Operation Septage Firm Authorization Forms Waste Water Treatment Plant Authorization FormThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage to a wastewater treatment facility (WWTP). Land ApplicationThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage land application site (SLAS) permitted to someone other than yourself. Detention\TreatmentThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage detention or treatment facility (SDTF) permitted to someone other than yourself. Restaurant Application Materials For restaurants that would like to clean their own grease interceptors must have a septage management firm permit. Restaurant Permit Application Guidelines Restaurant Application Checklist Restaurant Training Certification for Permitting Renewal Restaurant Procedures to Clean a Point-of-Use Grease Interceptor Non-pumper Applications Materials Non-Pumper Application Guidelines Non-Pumper Checklist Non-Pumper Application Septage Management Firm Training Classes The class schedule for continuing education credits needed to obtain a Septage Management Firm Permit is posted below. For a septage management firm permit 4 firm training hours are required EACH year. For anyone operating their own septage land application site (SLAS), 3 land application training hours are required EACH year. Continuing Education Class Dates N.C. Septic Tank Association (NCSTA) Disposal Locations for Septage in North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant List Current Disposal Sites for Grease Wastewater Treatment Plants that Accept Grease Septage Land Application Site (SLAS) Guidelines for a New Septage Land Application Site Please review this document if you are considering applying for a new septage land application. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining a septage land application permit. In regard to application submittal, a zoning approval letter, the application fee (if required), SLAS application, a notarized landowner authorization form, vicinity map, aerial photo, nutrient management plan, soil evaluation and analyses with metals where applicable must be addressed before an application can be considered complete. Forms for a Septage Land Application Site Permit Application Forms Application for a Permit to Operate a Septage Land Application Site Land Application Log Form Cease Operation Landowner Authorizations Private Corporate Limited Liability Corporation Septage Detention or Treatment Facility (SDTF) Guidelines for a New Septage Detention or Treatment Facility Please review this document if you are considering applying for a new Septage Detention or Treatment Facility (SDTF). This document will walk you through the process of obtaining a SDTF permit. In addition to the application and fee submittal, the applicant must also submit an approval letter from the unit of local government having zoning authority over the area where the SDTF is to be located. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B.0837, the letter must state that the proposed SDTF meets all the requirements of the local zoning ordinance, or that the site is not zoned. Forms for a Septage Detention or Treatment Facility Permit Application Forms Application for a Permit to Operate a Detention or Treatment Facility Septage Detention Facility Log Septage Treatment Facility Log Cease Operation Landowner Authorization Forms Private Corporate Limited Liability Corporation Marina Marina Presentation Part 1 Marina Presentation Part 2
Septage Septage is a fluid mixture of untreated and partially treated sewage solids, liquids and sludge of human or domestic origin, which is removed from a septic tank system. The state's septage management program is responsible for assuring that septage is managed in a responsible, safe and consistent manner across the state. The major areas of emphasis are: permitting of septage management firms, land application sites and treatment and detention facilities; developing applicable laws and rules; and providing technical/problem solving assistance to septage management firms, general public and the Solid Waste Section. The Solid Waste Section does not have the statutory authority to issue permits for the installation of domestic septic systems (e.g. tanks and /or nitric field lines). That authority lies with and is the responsibility of your local government (i.e. county or other municipal government). Please contact your local health department for further information specific to your location. The amendment to Rule .0832 "General Provisions" to change subsequent permit lengths for SLAS and SDTF permits from 5 years to 10 years was adopted by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) at their March 10, 2022 meeting. The effective date of the rule has been delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2021-83 and in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b1) and (b2). However, this delay does not prevent the issuance of 10-year permits because Section 3.(c) of S.L. 2021-83 implemented that change directly, effective July 1, 2021. See the following documents for further information on the amendment: Notice and Proposed Rule Text Summary and Regulatory Impact Analysis Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846 AD-13 Sampling Information Sheet Overturned Truck Procedure Septage Pumper Vehicle Best Management Practices New Operators Septage Management Program Staff Map Restaurant Training Information for those starting a new septage business in North Carolina or those bringing their current septage business into North Carolina can be found below. Septage Management Firm or Facility Permit Septage Management Firm Application Materials Online Application Materials Pumper Online Application Non-pumper Online Application Restaurant Online Application Cease Operations Online Notification Pumper Firm Printable Application Materials Firm Permit Application Guidelines Firm Permit Checklist Firm Permit Application Recertification of Pumper Vehicle(s) Form Pumper Log Form Septage Firm Cease Operation Septage Firm Authorization Forms Waste Water Treatment Plant Authorization FormThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage to a wastewater treatment facility (WWTP). Land ApplicationThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage land application site (SLAS) permitted to someone other than yourself. Detention\TreatmentThis form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage detention or treatment facility (SDTF) permitted to someone other than yourself. Restaurant Application Materials For restaurants that would like to clean their own grease interceptors must have a septage management firm permit. Restaurant Permit Application Guidelines Restaurant Application Checklist Restaurant Training Certification for Permitting Renewal Restaurant Procedures to Clean a Point-of-Use Grease Interceptor Non-pumper Applications Materials Non-Pumper Application Guidelines Non-Pumper Checklist Non-Pumper Application Septage Management Firm Training Classes The class schedule for continuing education credits needed to obtain a Septage Management Firm Permit is posted below. For a septage management firm permit 4 firm training hours are required EACH year. For anyone operating their own septage land application site (SLAS), 3 land application training hours are required EACH year. Continuing Education Class Dates N.C. Septic Tank Association (NCSTA) Disposal Locations for Septage in North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant List Current Disposal Sites for Grease Wastewater Treatment Plants that Accept Grease Septage Land Application Site (SLAS) Guidelines for a New Septage Land Application Site Please review this document if you are considering applying for a new septage land application. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining a septage land application permit. In regard to application submittal, a zoning approval letter, the application fee (if required), SLAS application, a notarized landowner authorization form, vicinity map, aerial photo, nutrient management plan, soil evaluation and analyses with metals where applicable must be addressed before an application can be considered complete. Forms for a Septage Land Application Site Permit Application Forms Application for a Permit to Operate a Septage Land Application Site Land Application Log Form Cease Operation Landowner Authorizations Private Corporate Limited Liability Corporation Septage Detention or Treatment Facility (SDTF) Guidelines for a New Septage Detention or Treatment Facility Please review this document if you are considering applying for a new Septage Detention or Treatment Facility (SDTF). This document will walk you through the process of obtaining a SDTF permit. In addition to the application and fee submittal, the applicant must also submit an approval letter from the unit of local government having zoning authority over the area where the SDTF is to be located. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B.0837, the letter must state that the proposed SDTF meets all the requirements of the local zoning ordinance, or that the site is not zoned. Forms for a Septage Detention or Treatment Facility Permit Application Forms Application for a Permit to Operate a Detention or Treatment Facility Septage Detention Facility Log Septage Treatment Facility Log Cease Operation Landowner Authorization Forms Private Corporate Limited Liability Corporation Marina Marina Presentation Part 1 Marina Presentation Part 2
