WQ0002125_Final Permit_19890906

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 Noah Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 6, 1989
Mr. Louis A. Quinn
Route 6, Box 268
Farrington Mill Rd.
Chapel Hill, N. C. 27514
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002125
Mr. Louis A. Quinn
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Single Family Spray Irrigation
Durham County
Dear Mr. Quinn:
In accordance with your request received on July 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002125, dated September 6, 1989, to Mr. Louis A. Quinn for the continued
operation of the subject wastewater spray irrigation facilities..
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1994, shall
supersede Permit No. 7806R, which was issued on March 21, 1984, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Condition No.7 of Permit No. 7806R, which was issued to you on March 21, 1984,
required that a certified wastewater treatment plant operator be in responsible charge of the subject
facilities. The current operating policy of the Division allows single family spray irrigation
facilities to be operated by persons other than certified operators. If you would like to pursue
getting your permit modified to remove the requirement for a certified operator, please make a
request in writing.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Drawer 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit
shall be final and binding.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones
at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincere*
" R. Paul Wilms
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Groundwater Section
t/ John Campbell
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT
In accordance with 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
Mr. Louis A. Quinn
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 GPD single family residential wastewater spray irrigation facility
which consists of a 1200 gallon septic tank, a distribution box, a 150 square foot surface sand
filter, a tablet chlorinator, an irrigation pump station with a 23.5 GPM pump, multiple storage
tanks with a 2400 gallon capacity, approximately 420 linear feet of 1.5-inch force main,
approximately 15,000 square feet of irrigation area, and all associated valves, piping, sprinklers
and appurtenances to serve the Louis A. Quinn Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the request received July 24, 1989, and in conformity with the project
plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1994, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
2. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of groundwaters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action as may be required by the Division of Environmental
Management.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.

4. The sand media of the surface sand filter must comply with the Division's specifications.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation area.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
6. The application rate shall not exceed 0.30 inches per acre per week, uniformly applied so
as to avoid runoff, ponding, and erosion of the irrigation field.
7. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Louis A. Quinn Residence shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the certification commission.
III. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1 • Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and groundwater protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
IV. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
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2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect
or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
;'. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I . This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event the facilities change ownership, or there is a
name change of the Permittee, a formal request must be accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate.
4. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
S. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives
full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request
its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of
the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the Permit for such period
of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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Permit issued this the 6th day of September, 1989.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/ R. Paul Wilms, Director—
C-- Division of Environmental Managemen,
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0002125
September 6, 1989
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