chincoteague channel and toms cove

Chincoteague Channel and Tom’s Cove Growing Area # 101 Accomack County

Shoreline Sanitary Survey Date: 23 April 2010 – REVISED: 7 June 2010 Survey Period: October 9, 2007 – February 5, 2010 Total Number of Properties Surveyed: 3929 Surveyed By: S.E. Price, R.S. Bisker, and P.H. Widgen

SECTION A: GENERAL This survey area extends from Reference Point 99 at the south side of the west end of the bridge over Black Narrows on Route 175, continuing around the shoreline of all islands and land area east of this point in a counter clockwise direction continuing on the south side of route 2113 and south of a line drawn from the beginning of Route 2113 on Assateague Island east to the Atlantic Ocean to reference point 101 adjacent to the old Assateague Beach Coast Guard Station, including Black Narrows, Chincoteague Channel, The Canal, Chincoteague Inlet, Fowling Gut, Andrews Landing Gut, Black Point Drain, Assateague Channel, Sheepshead Creek, Smalley Drain, Black Duck Creek, Tom’s Cove, Little Tom’s Cove, Eel Creek, and all of their tributaries. Due to the number of dwellings in this area, this report encompasses only half of the Chincoteague and Assateague Islands – the remainder of the islands are surveyed under the designation Growing Area # 102 “Assateague Channel and Oyster Bay”. The topography in this area is generally low and marshy, with maximum elevations of 5’ on Chincoteague Island and 10’ on Assateague Island. Occasional flooding occurs in the low lying and poorly drained areas during storms and unusually high tides. During this survey period, frequency of ponding of storm water in residential areas was high. Chincoteague Island is densely populated with significant seasonal variation due to a large number of dwellings used as vacation homes. The population increases dramatically during the summer months, reaching peak levels during the July pony penning event. Conversely, Assateague Island is sparsely populated, as the majority of the land mass is occupied by the Assateague Island National Seashore Park. A high level of tourist traffic visits the park during summer months to access the beach and pony-viewing areas. While the economy of both islands is based primarily on tourism, Chincoteague has a growing shellfish aquaculture industry as well as other seafood harvesting and processing operations. Lot development and enhancement is continuous on Chincoteague; at the time of this writing, 20 Land Disturb permit applications have been filed with the county offices since January 7, 2010. Meteorological data from NASA Wallops Island indicate the area received a total rainfall of 9.61”, 44.20”, 62.72”, and 2.90” during the survey period in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 respectively. The 2009 year was exceedingly wet - storm surges and high rainfall events

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caused large portions of land on Chincoteague Island to remain under standing water for days at a time. Yards in the lowest regions remained flooded for weeks. A monthly breakdown of precipitation is as follows ŧ:

ŧ Data obtained from NCDC, Wallops Island Meteorological Operations, and weather.com. * October 2007 normal rainfall for entire month used to calculate deviation from normal. Sewage disposal systems serving residential and commercial properties on Chincoteague Island are cesspools, septic tanks with drain fields, or approved alternative systems, such as mounds and sand filtration systems. As cesspools age and experience increased seasonal demand, they are frequently being replaced with alternative systems that are better suited to low ground. Even so, a significant proportion of existing dwellings continue to rely on cesspools and drywells. Cesspools and septic tanks are periodically pumped by private contractors and the sludge removed to a mainland location (currently located in Maryland). Assateague Island uses portable and vault privies for its sewage disposal. There are three sewage treatment facilities in this survey, one each serving Sunset Bay Village, the US Coast Guard Station, and the Island

Month Rainfall (inches)

Deviation from norm (inches)

Significant meteorological events

2007 October 9-31 3.89 +0.85* Hurricane Noel effects November 0.78 -1.99 December 4.94 +1.77 Total 9.61 +0.63 2008 January 1.68 -1.88 February 3.34 +0.24 March 2.04 -1.92 April 3.52 +0.67 May 6.35 +2.95 Heavy storms, coastal flooding June 4.28 +1.28 July 2.97 -0.7 August 1.63 -2.32 Hurricane Bill offshore,

TS Danny September 6.17 +2.6 Hurricane Hannah October 0.91 -2.13 November 5.35 +2.58 December 5.96 +2.79 Dec 18-20 snowstorm Year total 2008 44.20 +4.16 2009 January 1.63 -1.93 February 0.44 -2.66 March 4.17 +0.21 April 4.22 +1.37 Heavy storms May 2.98 -0.42 June 2.83 -0.17 July 9.15 +5.48 Heavy storms August 7.14 +3.19 Heavy storms September 7.86 +4.29 Heavy storms October 7.41 +4.37 Heavy storms November 6.19 +3.42 Nor’easters, storm surges December 8.70 +5.53 Heavy storms Year total 2009 62.72 +22.68 2010 January 2.19 -1.37 Nor’easters, snow February 0.71 -2.39 Nor’easters, heavy snows


Marina, all of which are located along the Chincoteague Channel to the West of south Main Street. Boating activity around Chincoteague Island is variably heavy, with maximum activity occurring during the summer months, especially when the pony herd is being swum across the Assateague Channel in July. Recreational boaters and commercial watermen alike make maximum use of the waters during the June-August time frame, with heavy concentrations of recreational boaters at the southeast tip of Chincoteague (including Chincoteague Channel and The Canal) and near Black Point in Assateague Channel. Animal activity is unusually high on both islands. A herd of semi-wild ponies ranges free across Assateague Island, with the Virginia herd being separated into two distinct bands, one Northern and one Southern. Only the Southern herd, with approximately 70 animals, impacts this survey. Assateague is also home to large populations of deer, waterfowl, and shorebirds. An estimate of wild waterfowl population densities (obtained from the US Fish & Wildlife Service) follows. Domestic dogs are not allowed on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island. Chincoteague Island is home to a number of privately-owned horses and ponies, unusual for such a populated area, and a moderate influx of domestic dogs accompanies summer visitors. It is noteworthy that a large flock of semi-domesticated ducks ranges free through the town, with groups of more than 50 not uncommon in certain yards. Feeding of the flock by local residents increases concentrations of bird waste in those areas, most notably along the Chincoteague Channel.

Year Species Estimated Birds Density of Birds/km2 2007 Black Duck 18,250 26

Grn Wing Teal 17,442 25 Canada Goose 12,042 17 Mallard 8721 12 Total Ducks 72,394 103

2008 Black Duck 14,543 21 Grn Wing Teal 9222 13 Canada Goose 9459 13 Mallard 7035 10 Total Ducks 32,722 47

2009 Black Duck 15,447 22 Grn Wing Teal 16,955 24 Canada Goose 10,673 15 Mallard 6329 9 Total Ducks 67,080 95

Also worthy of note is the devastation of Assateague Beach during the survey period. Repeated severe storms and coastal flooding washed away the majority of the beach area, particularly between the end of Beach Access Road and the Assateague Island Coast Guard Station. As the sea broke over the narrowest portion of the island, heavy loads of eroded soils were washed into the cove beyond, resulting in obvious changes in the seafloor topography of Tom’s Cove. When the storms subsided, the USFWS began the project of rebuilding the beach, with heavy equipment bringing in clay and sand. Ground disturbance was significant during this process. Significant changes from the previous survey, completed in 2000, include:

Two new sewage treatment facilities, serving Sunset Bay Village and the Island Marina, were added.

Smaller residential treatment facilities have been documented accordingly as STF’s. The number of animal pollution sources increased from 8 to 15; with 9 of the 15 being

‘DIRECT’ contributors of pollution to shellfish waters.


The blue vinyl-sided structure located on pilings in the water of Tom’s Cove will no longer be considered a contributor of pollution. This structure has been unused for 10 years (owner communication), as is evident by the use of the structure by wildlife (large osprey nests cover much of the roof). Shellfish Sanitation employees view this property during monthly water sampling runs, and have seen no evidence of occupation since the previous survey. Should the structure be used in future, a portable marine sanitation device is available for use, with pump-out onshore. However, owner has no plans to use the facility at this time; therefore, this structure provides no pollution to area waters.

Copies of Bacteriological, Hydrographic, and Shellfish Closure data are available at the area office for review. Copies of the current condemnation notices and maps are available via the internet at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/shellfish/. Information in this report is gathered by and primarily for use of the Division of Shellfish Sanitation, Virginia Department of Health, in order to fulfill its responsibilities of shellfish growing area supervision and classification. However, the data are made available to various agencies participating in shellfish program coordinated activities or other interested parties. The Engineering Appendix is available by request from the Richmond Office of the Division of Shellfish Sanitation. Report copies are provided to the local health department for corrective action of deficiencies listed on the summary page in Sections B.2. and B.3. and to the Department of Environmental Quality for their information. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation is provided information on possible sources of animal pollution found in Section E. This report lists only those properties which have a sanitary deficiency or have other environmental significance. "DIRECT" indicates that the significant activity or deficiency has a direct impact on shellfish waters. Individual field forms with full information on properties listed in this report are on file in the Richmond Office of the Division of Shellfish Sanitation and are available for reference until superseded by a subsequent resurvey of the area.

SECTION B: SEWAGE POLLUTION SOURCES

SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES 8. DIRECT – U.S. Coast Guard Station, Location: 3823 Main Street, Chincoteague 23336.

Owner: 5th Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, 23705. VPDES permit # VA0087327. Facility has a maximum treatment capacity of 6000 GPD. Chlorine (Cl) units are used for disinfection. Final effluent is discharged to Chincoteague Channel.

9. DIRECT – Island Marina (Taylor Landing), Location: 3801 Main Street, Chincoteague

23336. Owner: George Taylor. VPDES permit # VA0091677. Sewage treatment facility is in place but was not active at time of inspection.

112. DIRECT – Location: 3312 Dodd Street, Chincoteague. VPDES permit # VAG403036.

Dwelling – 1.5 story tan vinyl with burgundy shutters. Sand filtration system discharging to tidal creek, which appears to flow into under-street storm water drains, with outfall to Chincoteague Channel. Nearby residents complain of sewage odor in creek and at outfall during wet weather. Accomack County Health Dept notified 12-June-2009.


114. DIRECT – Location: 3297 Dodd Street, Chincoteague. VPDES permit # VAG403035. Dwelling – one story brown vinyl shakes with green shutters. Sand filtration system, shared with 3311 Dodd Street, discharges to tidal creek and into the Chincoteague Channel. Nearby residents complain of sewage odor in creek and at outfall during wet weather. No evidence of septic system failure detected at inspection. Accomack County Health Dept notified 12-June-2009.

196. DIRECT – Location: 6465 Myrtle Lane, Chincoteague. VPDES permit # VAG403031.

Dwelling – no description available. Sand filtration system, shared with adjoining lot. Final effluent discharges to Fowling Gut with outfall to Chincoteague Channel. No Sanitary Notice written.

Note: STF site(s) is located within fenced enclosure straddling a property line and is shared in use by properties at both 6465 Myrtle Lane and 6448 Arbor Lane.

197. DIRECT – Location: 6448 Arbor Lane, Chincoteague. VPDES permit # VAG403030.

Dwelling – two story beige with garage and dark shutters. Sand filtration system, shared with vacant adjoining lot. Final effluent discharges to man-made canal into Fowling Gut with outfall to Chincoteague Channel. No Sanitary Notice written.

198. DIRECT – Sunset Bay Condominiums (Utilities South), Location: 3855 Main Street,

Chincoteague 23336. VPDES permit # VA0054003. Facility has a maximum treatment capacity of 20,000 GPD. Chlorine (Cl) units are used for disinfection. Final effluent is discharged to Chincoteague Channel.

Note: These two package treatment units, VPDES permit # VA0054003 and # VA0091049, have one central discharge point into Chincoteague Channel, but at the present configuration DEQ samples them as separate discharges.

199. DIRECT – Sunset Bay Condominiums (Utilities North), Location: 3855 Main Street,

Chincoteague 23336. VPDES permit # VA0091049. Facility has a maximum treatment capacity of 25,000 GPD. Chlorine (Cl) units are used for disinfection. Final effluent is discharged to Chincoteague Channel.

ON-SITE SEWAGE DEFICIENCIES

5. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 6262 Marlin Street, Chincoteague. Restaurant –

Chincoteague Inn, 1.5 story white vinyl and lattice with dock. No contact. Portable toilet in parking area is soiled, with waste material spilled across seat. Odor evident. Floor covered in garbage that is blowing into the parking area. Sanitary notice issued to Field # 16.

NOTE: All significant properties at Inlet View Campground and Bunker Hill Campground were

reviewed with the owner of both campgrounds. Contact with residents was minimal. 20. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site C36, Chincoteague.

Campsite – vacant site. Facility sewage line for this site was disconnected from previous camper and left open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 93.

21. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site C35, Chincoteague.

Campsite with cream colored “Wilderness” RV with addition. Facility septic line has effluent backed up to the ground surface at the connection. Odor is evident. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October -2007 to Field # 94.


22. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site C32, Chincoteague. Campsite with “Vega” camp trailer. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 97.


Campsite with “Argosy” camp trailer. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 98.


Campsite with blue-painted camp trailer. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 99.


Campsite with “Avenger” camp trailer. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 101.


Campsite with yellow vinyl-encased RV, black shutters. Septic line is discharging effluent into a backing up system. Effluent visible at connection to facility line, with blackened soil from previous overflows. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 112.


Campsite with “Brandywine” RV with addition. Septic system failure of long duration; effluent backed up to ground surface across 3 feet, with blackened soil and toilet tissue accumulation on ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 113.


Campsite with “Wilderness” camper. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice Issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 115.


Campsite with “Americana” camp trailer with deck. Sewage connection under RV is leaking effluent to the ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 18-October-2007 to Field # 124.

30. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site WFC15,

Chincoteague. Campsite with camp trailer and white vinyl addition. Campground holding tank pump failure. Effluent backed up with evidence of overflow through shed floor, across driveway, and directly into marsh creek that feeds into Chincoteague Channel. Odor very apparent. Sanitary Notice issued 23-October-2007 to Field # 160.

31. NO FACILITIES, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site A14, Chincoteague.

Campsite with “Fleetwood” RV recently installed on waterfront lot. Home does not have approved septic hookup; but has pipe running into sewage connection at neighboring campsite. Original installation was with portable sewage disposal units, poorly installed, allowing raw sewage to leak to the ground surface during operation, and leaving a trail of sewage through the campground when portable unit was towed away. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 192.

33. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site D43,

Chincoteague. Campsite with “Jayco” camp trailer. RV septic hose is dry-rotted with cracks and holes, and connection is not sealed. Sewage exposed to the environment on waterfront lot. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January 2008 to Field # 213.


34. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site D50, Chincoteague. Campsite with camp trailer and white addition. RV septic connection is not sealed; effluent dripping to ground surface at waterfront lot. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 221.

35. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site D54, Chincoteague.

Vacant campsite with facility septic line that is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 225.


Campsite with “Coachmen” camp trailer with deck. Facility septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 227.


Campsite with “Layton” camp trailer. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 238.


Vacant campsite with facility sewage line that is open to the environment. This site is documented as being water and electric only and has a septic connection in excess of permit. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 253.

39. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site A33,

Chincoteague. Vacant campsite with vertical facility sewage line that is open to the environment and submerged beneath standing water. Ground surface over large area that floods during rain events is blackened with odor evident. Sanitary Notice issued 30-October-2007 to Field # 283.

40. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site A36,

Chincoteague. Campsite with “Dutchmen” camp trailer. RV septic line is dry rotted, exposing raw sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 285.

41. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site A38, Chincoteague.

Campsite with recently installed RV, with brown addition. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 287.


Campsite with “Coachmen” camper. RV septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 300.


Vacant campsite with 2 story deck. Previous RV recently removed from site, leaving facility line uncapped and open to the environment. Raw sewage on the ground surface across a 5 foot area. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 306.

44. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site B6, Chincoteague.

Campsite with “Nomad” camper. Facility sewage line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 318.


Campsite with small “Cadet” camp trailer. RV’s septic line is dry rotted with holes exposing raw sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 320.


46. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site B3, Chincoteague. Campsite with camper and cream and blue addition. Sewage connection at RV is not properly sealed, allowing effluent to leak to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 321.

47. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, site # 31, Chincoteague.

Campsite with “Americamp” RV. Septic line failure; RV’s septic hose is dry rotted with numerous gaping holes. Raw sewage leaking to ground surface over wide area. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 323.

48. NO FACILITIES – Location: Inlet View Campground, site B12, Chincoteague. Campsite

with RV camp trailer. Site B12 is documented as being a non-sewered site; RV on this site has sewage pipe connecting this RV to the one on the neighboring site. Accomack County Health Department (ACHD) notified 08-November-2007 for Field # 329.


Campsite with red and white RV camper. RV septic line is not connected to the facility sewage line. Raw sewage draining from line across lip of facility connection, spilling to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 332.


Campsite with “Coachmen” RV. The RV’s septic hose is dry rotted with numerous holes, spilling raw sewage to the ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 339.

51. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: Inlet View Campground, site “Summer

Home”, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1 story yellow T1-11 cottage in campground, near waterfront. Campground garbage is accumulated here on the ground and hanging from chain link fence. Bags are torn by animals, with garbage, including soiled diapers, blowing into the water along Chincoteague Channel. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 340.

52. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, Bath House of Area B,

Chincoteague. 1 story yellow block building. Holding tank has unapproved lids of rotted plywood, and pump station is inoperable. Risk of overflow of tank or contamination of flood waters. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 342.

53. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Inlet View Campground, Bath House of Area D,

Chincoteague. 1 story yellow frame. Two holding tanks for bath house have damaged lids and evidence of overflow during the summer tourist season. Algae mats on surface of tanks. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 356.

55. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 2064 Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – tan doublewide with burgundy shutters. Failing drainfield, unapproved wooden cover and broken sides on pump station. Sanitary Notice issued 19-November-2007 to Field # 366.

59. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (kitchen or laundry wastes), DIRECT – Location: 3148

Joshua Lane, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1 story yellow vinyl boxed RV with green shutters. Laundry waste discharged through outbuilding wall to PVC pipe, discharging to ground surface 3 feet from the marsh. Evidence of periodic floodwaters from the marsh reaching this area. Long- standing use as evidenced by heavy lint accumulation at outfall. Sanitary Notice issued 26-November-2007 to Field # 419.


60. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (kitchen or laundry wastes) – Location: 3182 Joshua Lane, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Citation” RV with cream vinyl addition. Leaking septic connection. Sanitary Notice issued 26-November-2007 to Field # 428.

61. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3223 Joshua Lane, Bunker Hill Campground,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Terry” RV boxed in with brown T1-11 addition. Septic pipes are leaking and dripping effluent to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 26-November-2007 to Field # 441.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Layton” RV with cream T1-11 addition. Septic line is leaking and dripping effluent to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 26-November-2007 to Field # 442.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1 story grey vinyl boxed RV. Septic line is uncapped and open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 445.

64. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3191 Joshua lane, Bunker Hill Campground,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story brown T1-11 with white trim. Septic line is separated on the ground surface, exposing contents to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 26-November-2007 to Field # 449.

66. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Coachmen” RV near tractor trailers. Facility septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 474.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Jayco” RV with deck. Septic hose goes into the ground and is not connected to a facility connection. Evidence of flowing effluent under RV, possibly laundry waste. Sanitary Notice issued 27-November-2007 to Field # 476.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – Pre-80’s bus-style RV. Uncapped septic line on RV and facility sewage line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 478.


Chincoteague. Vacant campsite with facility line that is uncapped and open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 481.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Layton” RV. Septic line from RV is not seated at connection, exposing sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 482.

71. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Site 18, Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill

Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Citation” RV with brown stripes. RV septic hose is dry rotted with cracks, exposing raw sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 493.


72. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Site 8, Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – RV with white vinyl addition. RV septic line and facility sewage connection are separated, exposing raw sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 501.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – Camper with burgundy stripes. RV hose is dry-rotted and cracked, with risk of exposing sewage to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 506.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Coachmen” RV with brown stripes and tan vinyl addition. RV septic line is uncapped and actively discharging effluent to ground surface. Large standing pool of effluent with suds present at inspection. Resident is a new tenant; septic line was never connected to facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 507.

75. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Bunker Hill Road, near Bunker Hill Campground

bath house. Dwelling – “Holiday Rambler” RV with green addition. RV septic line is uncapped and open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-January-2008 to Field # 513.

78. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (kitchen or laundry wastes), DIRECT – Location: 8294

Bayside Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Chateau” RV with deck and outbuilding. No contact. Laundry waste discharging directly into tidal ditch. Sanitary Notice issued 05-December-2007 to Field # 542.

79. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (kitchen or laundry wastes), DIRECT – Location 8296

Bayside Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story tan vinyl with green shutters. No contact. Laundry waste discharging directly to tidal ditch, with lint present at outfall. Sanitary Notice issued 05-December-2007 to Field # 544.

81. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: next door to 8289 Bay View Lane, Chincoteague.

Vacant site with unsealed facility septic line. No contact. Sanitary Notice issued 19-Dec-2007 to Field # 564.

82. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: next door to 8288 Bayfront Road, Chincoteague.

Vacant site with unsealed facility septic line. No contact. Sanitary Notice issued 19-December-2007 to Field # 567.

83. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 8265 Bay Front Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

lattice boxed RV with grey T1-11 siding. No contact. RV septic hose is dry rotted and cracked. Sanitary Notice issued 19-December-2007 to Field # 579.

84. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT– Location: 8253 Bay Front Road, Chincoteague.

Dwelling – boxed “Jayco” RV with cream vinyl. No contact. Outdoor shower directly on the marsh. No Sanitary Notice issued as shower was removed within 2 weeks of inspection at Field # 582.

85. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 2454 Sea Bass Drive, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

one story grey T1-11 with lattice underpinning. No contact. Pump station is non-functional. Unapproved septic lid (plywood) covering distribution box provides inadequate protection from floodwaters and vermin. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2008 to Field # 592.


86. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 2453 Sea Bass Drive, Chincoteague. Dwelling – cream and brown mobile home with addition. No contact. Damaged septic tank lid has hole that will allow entry of vermin and intrusion of floodwaters. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2008 to Field # 595.

89. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Between 8187 and 8177 Seagull Drive,

Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant lot with uncapped facility sewage line. ACHD notified of deficiency at Field # 738.

90. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: between 8171 and 8157 Seagull Drive,

Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant lot with uncapped facility sewage line 2 feet from connection to septic tank. ACHD notified of deficiency at Field # 742.

91. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 8182 Seashell Drive, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

cream and blue metal mobile home. No contact. Large hole in lid of septic tank exposes contents to the environment. Tank is 25 yards from tidal ditch. ACHD notified of deficiency at Field # 766.

93. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: between 8207 and 8197 Seagull Drive,

Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant lot, with unsealed facility septic line. ACHD notified of deficiency at Field # 830.

96. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3156 Bertie Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1

story white vinyl with black shutters. Septic tank suspected of effluent erupting to ground surface. Tank is obscured by intensive vegetative growth, including water reeds, in excess of 6’ tall in midst of mown lawn. Strong sewage odor. Sanitary Notice issued 30-May-2008 to Field # 928.

98. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 7156 Bunting Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

apartment in converted garage of beige block. No contact. Holes in side of septic tank are leaking effluent to the ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 06-June-2008 to Field # 984.

99. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 7145 Bunting Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

one story grey vinyl with brick foundation. No contact. Streaming clear effluent erupting from old septic tank. Strong sewage odor. Sanitary Notice issued 20-June-2008 to Field # 1005.

100. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3584 Willow Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

two story cream wood frame, vacant. No contact. 6” hole in side wall of cesspool. Sanitary Notice issued 18-July-2008 to Field # 1062.

101. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes) – Location: 3642 Willow

Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two story yellow asbestos with white trim. Contact with realtor. Dry well for kitchen and laundry waste has 5” hole, exposing contents to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 8-August-2008 to Field # 1075.

102. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 4260 Anderton Street, Chincoteague. Office –

two story lavender vinyl with white trim. No contact. Unapproved septic lid (plastic flower pot) leaves tank unsealed and vulnerable to intrusion of floodwaters and vermin. Sanitary Notice issued 15-August-2008 to Field # 1153.


105. CONRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes) – Location: 6240 Ocean Blvd, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two story grey vinyl with white trim. No contact. Pipe coming out of ground is discharging laundry waste to ground surface. Lint accumulation at outfall. Sanitary Notice issued 22-August-2008 to Field # 1213.

106. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 6234 Clark Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two

story white aluminum and asbestos. Septic tank is full to the lid; ponding water is present surrounding the tank. Sanitary Notice issued 02-November-2008 to Field # 1300.

108. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 4264 Main Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two

story cedar shakes with white trim. No contact. Effluent erupting to ground surface at septic tank, with black sludge accumulated on tank and surrounding soil. Area is disturbed with evidence of effluent flow between tank and home’s vent pipe. Odor evident. Sanitary Notice issued 27-February-2009 to Field # 1446.

116. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – Location: 6406 Cathell Street, Chincoteague.

Rental property – one story white asbestos with blue shutters. Failing septic system in very low ground; effluent erupting to ground surface within one foot of swampy area that drains to marsh creek. Sanitary Notice issued 26-June-2009 to Field # 1825.

117. NO FACILITIES – Location: 6382 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague. Business – one story white

wood frame retail seafood business. No contact. Seasonal seafood business, closed during inspection. No facilities evident. Sanitary Notice issued 31-January-2008 to Field # B1.

120. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Island Pride Cottages, site # 9, Chicken City

Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – grey mobile home. No contact. Effluent erupting to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 08-February-2008 to Field # B35.

121. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Island Pride Cottages, Chicken City Road,

Chincoteague. Vacant lot. No contact. Facility sewage line is uncapped and open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-February-2008 to Field # B40.

122. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Island Pride Cottages, Chicken City Road,

Chincoteague. Vacant lot. No contact. Facility sewage line is uncapped and open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 08-February-2008 to Field # B41.

126. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 8007 Mire Pond Two, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

RV with white addition. No contact. RV sewage hose is dry rotted and cracked, exposing contents to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 02-May-2008 to Field # B250.

127. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3057 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

blue and white RV trailer. No contact. RV sewage hose is broken, exposing contents to environment. Sanitary Notice issued 23-May-2008 to Field # B298.

129. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Site J14, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague.

Dwelling – green and white RV trailer. No contact. RV sewage hose is leaking effluent to the ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 15-August-2008 to Field # B454.

130. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site H13, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site has uncapped facility sewage line (cut off). Sanitary Notice issued 12-September-2008 to Field # B537.


131. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site H9, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant site has uncapped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 12-September-2008 to Field # B541.

132. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No contact.

Vacant site with broken cap on facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 12-September-2008 to Field # B546.

134. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site E 15, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site with uncapped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 19-September-2008 to Field # B568.

135. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site N34, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site with uncapped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 17-October-2008 to Field # B742.

136. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site N35, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No


137. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site O42, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site with uncapped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 14-November-2008 to Field # B753.

138. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site M21, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No





contact. Vacant site has facility sewage line with a broken cap. Sanitary Notice issued 24-October-2008 to Field # B843.


contact. Vacant site with broken facility sewage pipe. Sanitary Notice issued 24-October-2008 to Field # B844.





144. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site R65, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site with unsealed facility sewage line (cap present but improperly installed). Sanitary Notice issued 07-November-2008 to Field # B944.


145. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION - Location: site R62, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant site with improperly capped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 07-November-2008 to Field # B954.

146. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: site R1, Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague. No

contact. Vacant site with improperly capped facility sewage line. Sanitary Notice issued 07-November-2008 to Field # B966.

147. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 3248 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one

story red asbestos. No contact. Septic tank and dry well are caved in. Home vacant at inspection. Sanitary Notice issued 06-April-2009 to Field # B1008 and…

CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes) – See above for description. 148. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes) – Location: 3270 Ridge Road,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story tan asbestos. No contact. Laundry waste piped to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 06-March-2009 to Field # B1009.

153. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 7469 Merritt Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

grey mobile home. No contact. Lid of septic tank is broken, exposing septic tank that is full to overflowing, with effluent draining to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 03-April-2009 to Field # B1034.

157. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: behind 4184 Cherrix Lane, Chincoteague. Three

RV’s installed behind a blue metal mobile home; first RV in use as permanent residence. Septic line is not connected to sewage handling system and is uncapped. Resident uses facilities in mobile home. Sanitary Notice issued 31-July-2009 to Field # S1207.

158. NO FACILITIES – Location: behind 4184 Cherrix Lane, Chincoteague. Three RV’s installed

behind a blue metal mobile home; third RV is in use as permanent residence. This RV has no septic connection and is actively discharging raw sewage to ground surface. Suspected laundry waste discharge to ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 31-July-2009 to Field # S1209.

160. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 7054 Wayne Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1

story yellow vinyl with brown shutters. No contact. Cesspool has broken cleanout lid, with large hole exposing tank contents to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 14-August-2009 to Field # S1283.

162. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: 7121 Wayne Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1

story white vinyl with black shutters. No contact. Septic system is failing, with effluent erupting to the ground surface, covering tank surface and 6’ area nearby. ACHD previously notified and addressing problem at inspection; no Sanitary Notice written to Field # S1315.

167. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes) – Location: 7533 Eastside

Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – mobile home, white with blue trim. No contact. A 2” PVC pipe exits home to discharge to ground surface under junk pile. Sanitary Notice issued 04-September-2009 to Field # S1480.

169. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Between 7380 Eastside Road and Birchtown

Road, Chincoteague. Vacant lot with multiple remote septic systems. No contact. One of the septic tanks has a portal which is open to the environment. Owner could not be located. Local health department notified for Field # S1511.


179. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes), DIRECT – Location: 7160 Piney Island Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 3.5 story grey vinyl waterfront home. No contact. A four inch PVC pipe exits home near ground level, going underground immediately next to Sheepshead Creek. Suspected laundry waste discharge to small pile of rock placed on the bank of the creek. Home unoccupied at repeated visits. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1541.

180. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION (Kitchen and Laundry Wastes), DIRECT – Location: 7158

Piney Island Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story grey T1-11 sided waterfront home. No contact. Audible fluid discharge into Sheepshead Creek from behind retaining wall, foamy current exiting back of wall. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1543.

182. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Maddox Family Campground site I-290,

Chincoteague. Vacant campsite. Uncapped facility septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1595.


Chincoteague. Dwelling- Mallard brand RV. No contact. Septic hose connecting RV to facility line is dry-rotted, with large cracks. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1602.


Chincoteague. Dwelling – RV under cover. No contact. RV’s septic connection is broken and separated at the ground. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1607.


Chincoteague. Vacant site. Uncapped facility septic line is open to the environment. Sanitary Notice issued 14-January-2010 to Field # S1609.

188. CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION – Location: Maddox Family Campground site C-93,

Chincoteague. Covered RV. RV’s septic line was disconnected. RV line is capped, but drain pipes connected into the facility line are on the ground and are open to the ground surface. Sanitary Notice issued 28-February-2010 to Field # S1673.

POTENTIAL POLLUTION

3. Location: 4023 Main Street, Chincoteague 23336. One story brown structure. Possible

Fuel leak. Odor evident but source could not be located. 4. Location: 4019 Main Street, Chincoteague 23336. Business – The Kite Koop, 1 story yellow

T1-11 building. Two 6 inch pipes of unknown origin exit wall on either side of the building. No drainage at inspection.

56. Location: 3206 Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Waterfront

dwelling – mobile home with cream aluminum and white underpinning. Toilets are backing up. Possible septic system failure.

57. Location: 3249 Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling –

cream mobile home with brown trim. Residents state that drainfield fails during normal rain events. At inspection, ground was dry.


58. Location: 3245 Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – cream mobile home with 2-story deck. Resident states that drainfield fails during normal rain events. At inspection, ground was dry.

65. Location: Joshua Lane, Bunker Hill Campground, Chincoteague. Dwelling – green and

white RV with screen porch. No contact. Area around septic connection is damp. Possible leak.

76. Location: 2335 Bay Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Sierra” RV. Poorly installed

electrical service to pump station with history of holding tank backing up the ground surface. 77. Location: next door to 2331 Bay View Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story brown

vinyl shakes with white trim. No contact. Two 4” PVC pipes of unknown origin pass through wall along tidal ditch, with apparent connection to home. No effluent present at time of inspection.

80. Location: site 187, Bay View Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – “Alumalite” RV trailer. One of

the community remote drainfields is located behind this RV. Residents state that the drainfield was failing and effluent was erupting to the ground surface until owner backfilled the area. No effluent visible at inspection but odor is evident.

87. Location: 8252 Sea Bird Drive, Chincoteague. Dwelling – green and beige mobile home.

No contact. Unapproved septic lids are not seated and present a risk of their movement exposing the openings to the environment.

88. Location: between 8269 and 8253 Seaweed Drive, Chincoteague. No contact. Vacant lot

in mobile home park with 4” pipe of unknown origin. 97. Location: 7232 Cliff’s Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – beige mobile home. No contact.

Cesspool has cracked lid. 107. Location: 6393 Church Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two story white asbestos with blue

shutters. No contact. Pipe / drain line of unknown origin exits side of home. 109. Location: 6218 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story white asbestos. No

contact. A two inch pipe of unknown origin exits ground at the sidewalk. Evidence of water discharge. Many homes in this area use sump pumps to remove ponding water from low-lying areas; such water is pumped to the sidewalk, where it joins the flow of stormwater from the street. Sites of discharge are evident as there are prominent rust stains present on the sidewalks.

110. Location: 4068 Main Street, Chincoteague. Municipal restrooms – one story white T1-11

with black shutters. Pump station alarm is non-functional. Town offices notified 17-April-2009.

115. Location: 6394 Main Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story tan vinyl with burgundy

shutters. No contact with owner; nearby resident’s state that septic system at this location fails when home is occupied in summer months. At such times, effluent is said to erupt to the ground surface. At inspection, home was vacant, with no visible evidence of septic system failure. Accomack County Health Dept notified 26-June-2009; no Sanitary Notice written.


123. Location: 6486 Church Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story red brick with white vinyl. Septic system is slow to drain in wet weather. No evidence of failure at inspection.

125. Location: 4211 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story white vinyl. No contact.

Pipe of unknown origin exits home with outfall in swampy area. 128. Location: 3220 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story white vinyl. Septic system

is slow to drain. 150. Location: Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story white asbestos. Sewage system

is slow to drain in wet weather. No evidence of failure at inspection. 151. Location: 7471 Mitchell Rd, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story almond vinyl. Sewage

system is slow to drain in wet weather. No evidence of failure at inspection. 154. Location: 7461 Merritt Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – green and white mobile home.

Sewage system is slow to drain during wet weather. No evidence of system failure during inspection.

155. Location: 7245 Oak Ridge Place, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story white vinyl

townhouse, 2 units. Sewage system is slow to drain during wet weather. No evidence of system failure during inspection.

161. Location: Wayne Road, Chincoteague near 7134 Wayne Rd. Dwelling – yellow vinyl mobile

home. Septic system drains slowly during wet weather. No evidence of system failure during inspection.

163. Location: 4340 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1 story white aluminum with

burgundy shutters. Neighbors’ state there is a strong septic odor in the mornings and that system has not been pumped in a long time. No evidence of failure at inspection.

165. Location: 7821 Eastside Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story blue vinyl. Garden hose

exits wall of home with outfall to ground surface. No discharge at inspection. 166. Location: 7175 Tarr Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1 story white vinyl with green shutters.

No contact. Present at inspection were 2 pipes of unknown origin with outfall to marshy area. No discharge at inspection, possible guttering discharge.

181. Location: 7131 Piney Island Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story green asbestos. No

contact. Pump station alarm non-functional.

SECTION C: NON-SEWAGE WASTE SITES

INDUSTRIAL WASTES 4. Occupant: The Kite Koop, 4019 Main Street, Chincoteague. Souvenir and kite shop. No

contact. Four barrels of unknown liquid stored behind shop within 50 yards of the Chincoteague Channel. Two of the barrels were bulging, with greasy material dripping down the sides and staining black a large area of the ground surface.


92. Location: 8244 Sea Shell Drive, Chincoteague. Dwelling – grey metal mobile home with purple trim. No contact. Tank of heating oil is leaking heavily through tank walls. Ground beneath tank is greasy, with fuel odor evident. DEQ notified of deficiency at Field # 777.

118. DIRECT – Occupant: R. Libertino Auto Repair, 4515 Chicken City Road, Chincoteague.

Business – auto repair and car wash. Car wash wastes drain into an oil / water separator, with the water portion discharging into a tidal ditch with eventual outfall into Chincoteague Channel. VPDES permit for discharge # VAG753003.

152. Occupant: Tom’s Cove Aquafarms, 7466 Lighthouse Lane, Chincoteague. Business –

one story gray block, custom shellfish shucker-packer operation. Wash down waste discharge permit # VAG523034. Currently no discharge to watershed; EPA approval for underground discharge.

170. Occupant: Little Bay Seafood, 4522 Chicken City Road, Chincoteague. Business –

white block and wood frame building with loading dock. Commercial shellfish processing plant with washdown waste discharge permit # VAG520353. DEQ approval for discharge to dry ditch.

174. DIRECT – Occupant: Chincoteague Shellfish Farms, 7564 Eastside Road,

Chincoteague. Business – tall one-story white block with external walk-in cooler. Commercial shellfish processing plant with EPA discharge permit # VA0086916 for washdown wastes. Outfall to Sheepshead Creek.

194. Occupant: Bateman Visitor Center, Beach Road, Assateague. Service buildings house

an industrial quality car wash for washdown of federal vehicles and equipment. EPA discharge permit on file. Draining waste passes through a grease trap. Fluids drain to ground surface behind building. These grounds are very well maintained to protect neighboring wetlands.

SOLID WASTE DUMPSITES

5. Occupant: Chincoteague Inn Restaurant, 6262 Marling Street, Chincoteague. Two

dumpsters and one grease dump poorly maintained, with garbage on the ground blowing into the parking area, and grease spread across the ground. No contact, restaurant closed.

51. DIRECT – Occupant: Inlet View Campground, site “Summer Home”, Chincoteague.

Campground garbage accumulated on ground and hanging on chain link fence. Bags are torn by animals, waste (including diapers) is scattered by wind throughout campground, and blowing into the water along Chincoteague Channel. Sanitary Notice issued 08-November-2007 to Field # 340.

186. Occupant: Maddox Family Campground, Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague. Single

dumpster in rear of resident use area. 187. Occupant: Maddox Family Campground, Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague. Large

dumpster located in maintenance area. 190. Occupant: Blue Heron Inn, Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague. Single dumpster behind

motel, with flowing ditch that drains to Assateague Channel nearby. Facility is well maintained.


192. Occupant: McDonald’s, Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague. Single dumpster in rear of parking lot. Marsh which drains to Assateague Channel borders the East side of this same parking lot. Grounds of facility are well maintained and dumpster appears to be in good condition.

193. Occupant: Bateman Visitor Center, Beach Road, Assateague. Single large dumpster in

service area of Visitor Center. These grounds are very well maintained and monitored, with the dumpster in very good condition, and located on higher ground. A berm exists behind the dumpster such that drainage will be diverted away from wetlands, and flood waters will be held back from dumpster area.

SECTION D: BOATING ACTIVITY

MARINAS 2. Public boat ramp, 4026 Main Street, Chincoteague. No moorings, parking for ~20 vehicles.

Trash, water, and portable toilets are provided. 6. Chincoteague Inn and Restaurant, 6262 Marlin Street, Chincoteague. Private marina with

19 boat slips, fuel, restrooms, electricity, water, and dump station. Present at inspection were 9 boats < 26 ft, and one dry-stored boat >26 ft.

7. Sunset Bay Condominiums, 6321 Captain’s Lane, Chincoteague. Under construction. 3-

story pastel condos with white trim. Private marina with 70 boat slips, with some slips being rented out. Provided are 1 male and 1 female restroom, trash receptacles, electricity, water, and a dump station. Present at inspection were 2 monitors <30ft.

9. Island Marina, 3801 Main Street, Chincoteague. Private marina with 44 boat slips.

Gasoline and diesel fuel, water, male and female restrooms, and electric service were available. Present at inspection were 9 boats >26ft, and 17 boats of <26ft.

19. Captain Bob’s Marina, 2477 Main Street, Chincoteague. Private marina with 118 boat slips

and large space available for dry storage. Available are one male and one female restroom, trash receptacles, boat ramps, water and electric services, ice, and gas. At inspection were:

> 26 ft length 2 wet stored 1 dry docked < 26 ft 23 wet stored 34 dry docked 55. Curtis Merritt Harbor of Refuge, Harbor Street, Chincoteague. Town harbor. Modern, well-

maintained marina with 68 boat slips, 2 portable toilets, ramp, water and electric services, trash receptacles, and dump station. Present at inspection were:

Work boats: > 26 ft. length 26 wet stored 1 dry docked < 26 ft. 10 wet stored 0 dry docked Pleasure boats: > 26 ft. 1 wet stored 2 dry docked < 26 ft. 15 wet stored 1 dry docked 81. Town of Chincoteague Ramp, 4026 South Main Street, Chincoteague. Public boat ramp,

no moorings. Sanitary facilities consist of 2 portable toilets; trash receptacles and water are also available.

168. Memorial Park, 7425 Memorial Park Drive, Chincoteague. Public boat ramp, no moorings.

Facility offers indoor male and female restrooms, trash receptacles, playground, picnic shelters, fishing pier, and recreational fields. Well-maintained facility with paved parking and clean grounds.


176. Snug Harbor, 7536 Eastside Road, Chincoteague. Commercial marina with 27 moorings. Services provided include ramp, fuel, water electricity, and restrooms. Sewage disposal is to a septic tank with drainfield. Owner has an exemption to the requirement to provide a boat holding tank pump-out facility and portable toilet dump station facilities at this location.

178. Eastside Rentals, 7462 Eastside Road, Chincoteague. Commercial marina with 36

seasonal moorings. Present at inspection were 5 pleasure craft ≤ 26’. Services offered include water, electricity, trash receptacles, fuel, and restrooms.

OTHER PLACES WHERE BOATS ARE MOORED

1. Edgerton Fish Company, 4043 Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – scallop harvesting,

seafood industry. Commercial boat loading, unloading, and mooring for 6 up to large vessels. At inspection, 2 boats were present. Recent restrictions on scallop harvesting may reduce the number of vessels using this facility. Boating services available include a restroom, fuel, solid waste receptacles, and water. There were no boat pump-out, pump-out holding tanks, or portable toilet dump stations provided at this location.

8. United States Coast Guard Station, 5th Coast Guard District, 3813 Main Street,

Chincoteague. Offices and dormitories with 8 boat slips plus additional mooring and dry storage sites. Restricted access; available are diesel and gasoline fuels, electricity, and a boat ramp. Present at inspection were 2 boats < 26ft.

10. Anchor Inn, 3791 Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – motel with 16 boat slips. Boating

services available include boat ramp, trash receptacles, and water. Present at inspection was one boat of < 26 ft.

11. The Landing at Water’s Edge, Water’s Edge Drive, Chincoteague. Dwellings – three story

beige vinyl shakes with white trim, townhomes. Provided are 36 private boat slips for home owners. No boating services provided. No boats were present at the time of inspection; however, this is a recent construction.

12. Waterside Inn, 3761 Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – motel with 16 boat slips and

numerous additional mooring sites. Trash receptacles provided. Present at inspection were 3 boats of < 26ft.

13. Chincoteague Cruises and Nature Tours, Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – next door

to 3709 Main Street. Dwelling –1 story wood frame on piers. Two short docks and a boat ramp. Electricity provided; no other boating services apparent. Present at inspection were 2 kayaks, 2 boats < 26 ft, 1 boat > 26 ft, and 1 catamaran, all in dry storage.

15. 3481 Main Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story grey stucco castle-styled residence.

Private pier with mooring for up to 12 boats. Water and electric provided. 16. 911 address not available. Tax map # 30-A3-A67, south and next door to 3481 Main Street,

Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story tan vinyl shakes with brown trim. Private pier with mooring for 5 boats. Water and electric services provided.

18. 2545 Main Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 3 story cream vinyl with tan trim. Private pier

with 7 boat slips; no services provided. At inspection one boat <26 ft was moored.


177. 7482 Eastside Road, Chincoteague. SeaTag Lodge condominiums with private docks providing 14 seasonal moorings. Present at inspection were 4 pleasure craft ≤ 26’. Electricity and water are provided. Owner has an exemption for the requirement for boat holding tank pump-out and dump station facilities.

UNDER SURVEILLANCE

14. Barnacle Bill’s, 3691 Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – bait and tackle store. Pier

with 27 boat slips and numerous mooring sites. At inspection in October were 7 boats < 26 ft, 2 > 26ft, and 1 > 40ft. Boating services provided include restroom facilities, dump station, water, and trash receptacles.

17. Daisey’s Dockside Pontoon Cruises, 3335 Main Street, Chincoteague. Business – marine

scenic tours. 1-story dock house with grey wood siding. Dock with 5 boat slips. Services available could not be determined at inspection. Septic line runs along under the dock, crossing under the road. Present at inspection were 1 monitor < 26 ft, and 2 boats < 26ft, all wet stored.

32. Inlet View Campground. Boat ramp located at southern tip of the island. No boating

services offered at ramp. Numerous boat mooring sites present along the edge of the Chincoteague Channel. Mooring sites are created by stringing a rope between sets of poles, with boats tied off to the ropes. Estimate potential capacity of approximately 100 boats if moored in this fashion. At inspection, 4 boats < 26ft were so moored, with 37 boats of < 26 ft dry stored throughout the campground. At this time of year, the campground has minimal population; Inlet View Campground experiences a significant increase in boat traffic during the tourist season.

133. Tom’s Cove Park. Boat ramp with ~60 mooring sites. Present at inspection were 1 boat of

< 26ft. Restrooms, dump station, trash receptacles, water, and electricity are provided. 172. Clark’s Outboard Service (C. Clark), 7684 East Side Drive, Chincoteague. Private mooring

facility. No contact. 6 slips / moorings available. Available are trash receptacles, male restroom, and outboard repair. No other boating services offered.

173. Eastside boat ramp, Town of Chincoteague, 403 South Main Street, Chincoteague. No

contact. No boats present at time of inspection. No boating services provided other than a boat ramp.

175. Water’s Edge Townhouses, Eastside Drive, Chincoteague. No contact. Private docking

facility. 10 slips / moorings with trash receptacles, electricity, and water provided. No restrooms or pump out stations are available.

SECTION E: CONTRIBUTES ANIMAL POLLUTION 94. DIRECT – Location: 7440 Beebe Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story cream

asbestos. 3 ponies on ~1/3 acre lot with fence line 5 feet from a tidal ditch. Manure disposal natural.

95. DIRECT – Location: 7465 Beebe Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story grey vinyl with

green shutters. One pony and 6 goats in a pasture with a fence line 5-7 feet from marsh and 10 feet from Line gut. Manure disposal is natural.


103. DIRECT – Location: 4318 Anderton Avenue, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story blue vinyl with black shutters. Present at inspection were 6 equines in pasture bordering tidal creek. Manure disposal is natural.

104. DIRECT – Location: 4346 Pension Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story grey T1-11

with red outbuildings. Present at inspection were 2 horses in paddock 2 feet from tidal creek. Manure disposal is natural.

111. DIRECT – Location: 3395 Willow Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – two story cream vinyl

with grey shingles. Present at inspection were three horses in pasture one foot from tidal creek. Manure disposal is natural.

119. DIRECT – Location: 4473 Chicken City Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 2 story red brick.

Present at inspection were 7 horses, 4 donkeys, and approximately 25 ducks and geese. Manure disposal is natural, with pen 5 feet from marsh. Waterfowl using a pond that drains to swampy area.

124. DIRECT – Location: 6498 Church Street, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story almond vinyl.

25 ducks and geese penned in pond adjacent to swamp. 149. Location: 3276 Ridge Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – one story white vinyl. Present at

inspection were 4 ponies in pen. Manure disposal is natural. 156. Location: 7238 Rachel Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story yellow vinyl. Present at

inspection were 7 horses. Manure disposal is natural. 159. Location: 7122 Horseshoe Lane, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story yellow aluminum with

green shutters. Present at inspection were 3 horses. Manure disposal is natural. 164. Location: 6586 Church St / Eastside Road, Chincoteague. Dwelling – 1.5 story white

asbestos with blue shutters. Present at inspection were 4 horses and 30+ poultry at liberty. Manure disposal is natural.

171. Location: 6417 Carriage Drive, Chincoteague. Business – 1 story brown metal gift shop

and Chincoteague Pony Center. Present at inspection were 12 ponies in a pen, with manure being removed by a landscape company.

189. Location: Maddox Family Campground, Chincoteague. Dog walk area directly adjacent to

flowing ditch draining to Assateague Channel. Number of animals which use the area cannot be accurately defined; however the campground offers > 330 RV campsites, plus extensive tent campgrounds. This campground is closed during the winter season. Waste collection is requested of the dog-walkers but is not absolute (evidence present).

191. DIRECT – Location: Refuge Inn, 7058 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague. Well-maintained

72-room motel with pasture for ponies. Seven ponies present at inspection, with pasture sharing fence line with ditch and marsh that drains to Assateague Channel. Facility is well maintained and manure disposal is natural.

195. DIRECT – Location: Assateague Island. Free-roaming South pony herd (n = 70) roam

partially fenced area at liberty, with access to marshes, creeks, beaches, and shallows. Manure disposal is natural. A second pony herd is restricted to the Northern portion of the island, with a range that is outside of the borders of the current survey, except during pony penning.


SUMMARY Growing Area # 101 Chincoteague Channel and Tom’s Cove 23 April 2010 – Revised: 7 June 2010 SECTION B: SEWAGE POLLUTION SOURCES 1. SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES 8 – DIRECT – # 8, 9, 112, 114, 196, 197, 198, 199 0 – INDIRECT – None. 8 – B.1 TOTAL 2. ON-SITE SEWAGE DEFICIENCIES – Correction of deficiencies in this section is the

responsibility of the local health department. 8 – CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, DIRECT – # 30, 33, 34, 39, 40, 51, 84, 116

90 – CONTRIBUTES POLLUTION, INDIRECT – # 5, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 89, 90, 91, 93, 96, 98, 99, 100, 102, 106, 108, 120, 121, 122, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 153, 157, 160, 162, 169, 182, 183, 184, 185, 188

5 – CP (Kitchen or Laundry Wastes), DIRECT – # 59, 78, 79, 179, 180 6 – CP (Kitchen or Laundry Wastes), INDIRECT – # 60, 101, 105, 147, 148, 167 1 – NO FACILITIES, DIRECT – # 31 3 – NO FACILITIES, INDIRECT – # 48, 117, 158 113 – B.2 TOTAL 3. POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Periodic surveillance of these properties will be maintained to

determine any status change. 28 – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – # 3, 4, 56, 57, 58, 65, 76, 77, 80, 87, 88, 97, 107, 109,

110, 115, 123, 125, 128, 150, 151, 154, 155, 161, 163, 165, 166, 181 SECTION C: NON-SEWAGE WASTE SITES 1. INDUSTRIAL WASTE SITES 3 – DIRECT – # 118, 152, 174 4 – INDIRECT – # 4, 92, 170, 194 7 – C.1 TOTAL 2. SOLID WASTE DUMPSITES 1 – DIRECT – # 51 6 – INDIRECT – # 5, 186, 187, 190, 192, 193 7 – C.2 TOTAL SECTION D: BOATING ACTIVITY 9 – MARINAS – # 2, 6, 7, 9, 19, 54, 168, 176, 178

10 – OTHER PLACES WHERE BOATS ARE MOORED – # 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 177

7 – UNDER SURVEILLANCE – # 14, 17, 32, 133, 172, 173, 175 26 – D. TOTAL SECTION E: CONTRIBUTES ANIMAL POLLUTION 10 – DIRECT – # 94, 95, 103, 104, 111, 119, 124, 189, 191, 195 5 – INDIRECT – # 149, 156, 159, 164, 171 15 – E. TOTAL

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Date: 23 April 2010 - REVISED 7 June 2010Survey By: S.E. Price, R.S. Bisker, and P.H. WidgenNumber of Properties Surveyed: 3929

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