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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004938_Final Permit_20240123ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 23, 2024 JERRY C. SAUNDERS AND DEEANN C. SAUNDERS 6813 PAGETOwN ROAD BURuNGTON, NORTH CAROMNA 27217 Subject: Permit No. WQ0004938 6813 Pagetown Rd. SFR Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, In response to your permit renewal request received on November 1, 2023, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004938 dated January 23, 2024, to Jerry C. Saunders and Deeann C. Saunders for the continued operation of the subject single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. This permit is effective from the date of issuance through September 30, 2030, shall replace Permit No. WQ0004938 issued on May 25, 2017, and is subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than April 3, 2030. Please pay attention to the operation and maintenance requirements listed in Section III for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information may result in future non-compliance. The Division removed the following permit condition since the last permit issuance dated May 25, 2017: ➢ Old Condition VL2 — The Division removed this condition because permits are not voidable. The following permit conditions are new or modified since the last permit issuance dated May 25, 2017: ➢ Facility Description — The Division has corrected the irrigation area to 0.30 acres. ➢ Condition I.1 (previously VI.5) — The Permittee shall submit a permit modification request within 90 days of a change in ownership or a name change. ➢ Condition L3 — This condition notes the date the renewal application is due. ➢ Condition II.4 — The Division has corrected the irrigation area to 0.30 acres. ➢ Condition IL8 — The Permittee no longer must submit a permit modification prior to the sale or transfer of properties affecting the compliance boundary. Instead, the Permittee shall notify the Division of any such sale or transfer. D � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NOR�HCAROLINA '.'roMMm 0­; /I 919,707.9000 Mr. Jerry C. Saunders and Mrs. Deeann C. Saunders January 23, 2024 Page 2 of 2 ➢ Condition II1.12 —The Permittee shall test and calibrate any metering equipment annually. ➢ Condition VL9 — The Division will not renew the permit if there are unpaid annual fees. ➢ Condition VL10 —The Permittee shall pay an annual fee each year and continue to pay annual fees for permits the Division has not rescinded or revoked. This permit can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within 30 calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Those interested in filing may access additional information regarding the requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms at the OAH website or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000. A party filing a Petition shall serve a copy of the Petition on the Department of Environmental Quality's Office of General Counsel at 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601. If the party filing the Petition is not the Permittee, then the party shall also serve the Permittee pursuant to G.S. 15013-23(a). If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Alys Hannum at (919) 707-3657 or alys.hannumkdeq.nc.gov. Sincerely, NDoccuuSigned by A: /�R�I PiG (hOylLbwL� D1043082680C483... P Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director Division of Water Resources cc: Alamance County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT Pursuant to the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Jerry C. Saunders and Deeann C. Saunders Alamance County FOR THE continued operation of a 450 gallon per day (GPD) single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of: a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank; a 392 square foot (ftz) subsurface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator with a 10 gallon contact tank; two 1,200 gallon storage/pump tanks with a 12 gallon per minute (GPM) irrigation pump; a 0.30 acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the single-family residence at 6813 Pagetown Rd., Burlington, NC 27217, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received on November 1, 2023, and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit. This permit is effective from the date of issuance through September 30, 2030, shall replace Permit No. WQ0004938 issued on May 25, 2017, and is subject to the following conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES 1. If the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes its name, the Permittee shall submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms within 90 days of the change of ownership. The Permittee shall comply with all terms and conditions of this permit until the Division transfers the permit to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-215.1(d3)1 2. If a public or community sewage system is or becomes available, the Permittee shall connect to this system and shall request the rescission of Permit No. WQ0004938. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0607] 3. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than April 3, 2030. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .01091 WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 1 of 6 IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the facilities do not perform as designed, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to assimilate the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division -required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of its responsibility for contravention of groundwater or surface water standards resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 3. The Permittee shall apply treated wastewater effluent at or below the following rates: TABLE 1— APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Field Parameter Hourly Rate Yearly Max Units 1 01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.25 21.32 inches [ 15A NCAC 02T .0605(j)] 4. The Permittee shall only apply treated wastewater effluent to the following: TABLE 2 — IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION Net Dominant Field Owner Parcel No. County Latitude Longitude Acreage Soil Series Jerry C. Saunders and HcC2 — Helena 1 8960474142 Alamance 36.241795' -79.459584' 0.30 Deeann C. Saunders sandy loam [15A NCAC 02T .0 1 08(b)(1)(A)] The attached Operation and Maintenance Agreement is a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all measures pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, G.S. 143-215.6B, and G.S. 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act pursuant to the terms and conditions of this permit. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0604(h)] 6. The Division has established the compliance boundary at the property boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary shall require the Permittee to take corrective action. The Division shall consider multiple contiguous properties under common ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system as a single property regarding the determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106, 02L .0107(f), 02L .0107(n)] 7. The Division has established the review boundary midway between the compliance boundary and the irrigation area boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review boundary shall require the Permittee to take preventative action. [ 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d), 02L .01081 8. The Permittee shall notify the Division of any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary (i.e., parcel subdivision). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(1)] 9. The permitted facilities have no setbacks. The original permit (Permit No. 14018) pre -dates administrative code 15A NCAC 02H .0219(j), which was effective October 1, 1987. Since no modifications or expansions have been made to the originally permitted facility, the facility is still covered under the 15A NCAC 02H .0200 rules effective February 1, 1976, which contain no setback requirements. [ 15A NCAC 02H .02001 WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 2 of 6 III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [15A NCAC 02T .0101] 2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as Back-up ORCs. The ORC or its Back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required pursuant to 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and 08G .0205. At the time of this permit issuance, the WPCSOCC does not require an ORC and Back-up ORC for Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Systems. [ 15A NCAC 02T .01171 3. The Permittee shall maintain a year-round vegetative cover on the irrigation area such that crop health is optimal and allows for even effluent distribution and inspection of the irrigation system. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0608(a)] 4. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation area. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(b)] 5. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather or when the soil is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0605(o)1 6. The Permittee shall only irrigate treated effluent from the single-family residence at 6813 Pagetown Rd., Burlington, NC 27217. [15A NCAC 02T .0601] 7. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during equipment installation or maintenance activities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0608(d)] 8. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities through lockable treatment units and fencing around the irrigation sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(i)] 9. The Permittee shall dispose of or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [15A NCAC 02T. 11011. 10. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated wastewater from the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(f)1 11. Pump and dosing tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(n)1 12. The Permittee shall test and calibrate metering equipment annually. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(c)1 13. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including the following: a. Inspecting the septic tank annually and pumping out solids as needed. Inspecting and cleaning the septic tank effluent filter annually. b. Inspecting the tablet chlorinator weekly. Adding wastewater -grade chlorine tablets as needed. Swimming pool -grade chlorine tablets are not acceptable. c. Inspecting all storage tanks, pumps, and alarms monthly. Removing the floating scum layer in all pump/storage tanks when pumping the septic tank solids out. d. Inspecting the spray irrigation system monthly to verify the proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks; that vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 3 of 6 [I 5A NCAC 02T .0608] IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING 1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division -required monitoring, including the monitoring of groundwater, surface water or wetlands, waste, wastewater, residuals, soil, treatment processes, lagoon or storage ponds, and plant tissue, if necessary to evaluate this facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)1 2. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 776-9800, within 24 hours of first knowledge of the following: a. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) that makes the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. b. Any facility failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters. c. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. d. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency Response personnel at the telephone number (800) 858-0368. All noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Winston-Salem Regional Office within five days of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)1 V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(f)] 2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall provide the inspection log to the Division upon request. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0608(e), 02T .0608(f)] Division -authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place related to the permitted wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division -authorized representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit and may collect influent, treatment process water, effluent, residual, soil, plant tissue, groundwater, or surface water samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)] WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 4 of 6 VL GENERAL 1. The Permittee's failure to comply with this permit's conditions and limitations may subject the Permittee to a Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C] 2. This permit is effective only for the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.1(d)] 3. There are no variances to administrative codes or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities unless the Permittee specifically requested a variance in the application and the Division approved the variance as noted in this permit's facility description. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b)] 4. This permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal) may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0 1 08(b)(1)(A)] 5. The Permittee shall retain this permit and the Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the permitted facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o), 02T .0116(d)] 6. The Permittee shall comply with all permit conditions and requirements until the proper closure of the permitted facilities, or until another appropriate authority permits the facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0105 ] 7. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director in whole or part for: a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or 15A NCAC 02T. b. Obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts. c. The Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials: I. To enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where the Permittee keeps any Division -required records under the terms and conditions of this permit. ii. To have access to any permit -required documents and records. iii. To inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit. iv. To sample any pollutants. d. The Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring. e. A Division determination that the conditions of this permit conflict with the North Carolina Administrative Code or General Statutes. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110] WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 5 of 6 8. Unless the Division determines that the Permittee needs a permit modification for the construction of facilities to resolve non-compliance with any environmental statute or rule, or the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities shall not occur if any of the following apply: a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B or under Federal law that would otherwise be prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.6B, and the Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has abandoned or exhausted all appeals of this conviction. b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility in accordance with its permit or 15A NCAC 02T. c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil penalty, and the Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has abandoned or exhausted all appeals of this penalty. d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order. e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual fee pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(2). [ 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)] 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, the Division shall not renew this permit if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid an annual fee pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(2). [ 15A NCAC 02T .0120 c , 02T .0120(d)] 10. The Permittee shall pay an annual fee for each year of the term of this permit pursuant to the schedule in G.S. 143-215.31)(a). The Permittee shall continue to pay annual fees for any facility operating on an expired permit that the Division has not rescinded or revoked. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(2)] Permit issued this the 231d day of January 2024 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DocuSigned by: �} Wc+��a svi e� ! ho? su�cvt� D1043082680C483... Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0004938 WQ0004938 Version 4.0 Shell Version 230516 Page 6 of 6 SECTION IV — OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Permit No.: WQ0004938 County: Alamance Permittee: Jerry C. Saunders and Deeann C. Saunders (i.e., all deeded property owners) The Permittee agrees to operate and maintain the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system as follows: 1. Inspect the septic tank annually, and pump out solids as needed. 2. Inspect and clean the septic tank effluent filter annually. (if applicable) 3. Inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g., calcium hypochlorite) as needed. Swimming pool grade chlorine tablets are not acceptable. (if applicable) 4. Inspect the ultraviolet disinfection unit weekly. Clean or replace the lamps and quartz sleeves as needed. (if applicable) 5. Inspect all storage tanks, pumps, and alarms monthly. Remove the floating scum layer in all pump/storage tanks when pumping the septic tank solids out. 6. Inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks; that vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. (if applicable) 7. Inspect the drip irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the drip lines; that there are no leaks; that vegetative growth does not obstruct the drip emitters; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. (if applicable) 8. Maintain a set of Division -approved engineering plans and specifications. 9. Pay the required annual fee. 10. Request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than 180 days prior to expiration. 11. Sign and provide a Change of Ownership a sllication to any future owner of the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system for their completion and submission to the Division of Water Resources. I/We understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit. Signature: a Date: l��•- �,�=�� j Signature: ' Date: & 'Z Signature: Signature: Date: Date: All deeded proverty owners shall sign this Operation and Maintenance Agreement FORM: SFRWWIS-R 02-21 Page 2 of 4 ArcGIS Web Map 12120l2023, 4:01 59 PM 1:2,527 0 Parcels (Polygons) - Parcels _ _ ! 1\10 Counties 0 Major River Basins i i.. 0.05 0.1 mi Q.Ud Q.C18 6.16 km Esri Community Maps Contnhutors, Alaman County, State of North Camlina GOT, ® Opensue tMap, Microsoft, Esri, HERE, Garmi n, SafeGraptr, Gc-Fechnologies, fnc, MEII)NASA. USGS, EPA, NPs, 11S Gensus 6vreau, 11 SCA, NC GGIA, M&m r, Microsoft Permit Number: WQ0004938 Version 4.0