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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002780_Final Permit_19941025State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director October 25, 1994 Ms. Kim Labonte, Secretary -Treasurer Labonte Racing, Inc. P.O. Box 370 Trinity, NC 27370 Ar4i C)EHNR Subject: Permit No. WQ0002780 Labonte Racing, Inc. Labonte Racing Shop Wastewater Spray Irrigation Facility Randolph County Dear Ms. Labonte: In accordance with your application received July 14, 1994, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002780, dated October 25, 1994, to Labonte Racing, Incorporated, for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1999, shall void Permit No. WQ0002780 issued February 16, 1990, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) 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 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ray Cox at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, kgGJ,�&L Al. Prest Howard, Jr., P.E. 4 cc: Randolph County Health Department Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd Training and Certification Unit (No Revised Rating) Facilities Assessment Unit P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM 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 Labonte Racing, Incorporated Randolph County FOR THE continued operation of a 300 GPD spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of a 1,000 gallon grease trap, a 1,000 gallon septic tank, a distribution box, a 300 ft2 surface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and contact tank, a duplex 18 GPM pump station with high water alarms, a 3,000 gallon storage tank and a 14,778 ft2 spray irrigation field to serve the Labonte Racing Shop, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 14, 1994, and in conformity with the project plan, 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 September 30, 1999, shall void Permit No. WQ0002780 issued February 16, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. 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 ground waters 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 assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 2. 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. 3. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 5. The sand media of the surface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications. 6. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate ownership, b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines, c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells, d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies, e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways, f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. A suitable vegetative cover of fescue shall be -maintained. 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. 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. 6. The application rate shall not exceed 15.6 inches per year. 7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Labonte Racing Shop shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area. 8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 9. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items: a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed. b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper chlorination. c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out. d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2 2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and irrigation area, as required in Condition 1I.9 for a minimum of five years. This information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request. 3. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910/896-7007, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, spray heads, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS 1. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1). In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee. 2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. V . INSPECTION, 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 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 or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 3 L 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 there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 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 split rail 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(a) to 143-215.6(c). 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. 8. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the "Operation and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee. 9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project, 10. 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. Permit issued this the twenty-fifth day of October, 1994 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION "AAI-)-- ko A. Preston 40ward, Jr., P., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0002780 4 BM B 6. I. �• „di Jf v �, __ r , aso^�� �'�.' 1-.'�y., r�l,rtir w F ~� ' •:� � son Gol �I �; 1► �y' �' Golfe �` 1F'�• Y�r , ; , • i4 it 1 /' .' . .r Z i •" �2e1S ��, '.• � i. •.ram ����.- •' `I ?1\C � fit �-__. �`��,• • � r�i�: , i\\ `1� ��1 ,-fit �� f (�'��J �� �%�/5 ��' � , I• ., 'Sbe-MendenhJ I — 1 i'•.:, �.. f,�l �r , �I '.\V J . -7;AirporL w.:+� 5ti ^�\ - - ✓ !' 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Box 370 Trinity, NC 27370 Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation Permit No. WQ0002780 Randolph County I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: 1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items: a. The sepdc marl: sh:dl be checked annually snd pumped out as required. b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper chlorination. c. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out. d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers' proper operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated. 2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000 per day. 3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence. I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in voiding the permit. Si navure: � z deo�;�7- Date: (For Labonte acing, Inc.) Notary Sea! Notary Signa.Lre: 45 - <z- 3c- 9C/ Date: 8 3c7 9 RA I ING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS .came of Facility: �•1 c��1 �E} ►-� G . Jwner or Contact Person: _t'�s: Mailing Address: _ _1 s 2 r&�Ou.a, tj6 County: ELLI aLpiiA Telephone: 3 1, 0 - 4--;f-> I - t 0e4- Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facllity �C NPDES Per. No. NCDO Nondisc. Per. No.WCLLaQZ7f30. Health Dept.Per No. Rated by: __�L(,NI2� Telephone: 9jojg_�IZQL—' Date• 9�— Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone: Regional Office Telephone: Central Office Telephone: ORC: Check Class if!cation (s): Subsurface Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) Grade: Spray Irrigation II III iV _Telephone: -- Land Applicatior: Total Points: \at ' iQ :\ i i►ila� .•#, tau\1 a!� .ta : i : r. I►1tt.. �: : i1 Il > I:: i��#�i I� ► ��: ►It Via... s i:. �i : �u�►1 jai I� t is#� _ �•_: �w► . J�. :\� [� ��i�. ��► .i�►. �► C • :\g :ail! w: lid ► 1: ; 1�1 4 :i 'J. udappe-A.&V:? �. : �► SUBSURFACE CtASSJFK.ATK N (check all units that apply) 1. septic tanks 2. pump tanks 3. _ -- _siphon or pump -dosing systems sand fitters 5. grease trapfinterceptor 6. oll/water separators 7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal: ---------------------------- SPRAY IRR1GATtCN C1ASS4F)CATK)N (check all units that apply) 1, preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 ) 2. lagoons 3� septic tanks 4. �, pump tanks 5. '✓ pumps 6. sand fillers 7w ✓ grease trapAniarceptor 8. oil/water separators A�_disinfection 10, chemical addition for nutrient/algae control 11. ,% .spray Irrigation of wastewater In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification. LAND APPLICATION/RESLDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Appries only to permit holder) 1. Land application of biosofids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAC1tJTY CLASSLFIC4TICN The following systems shall be assigned a Class I dassificaf;on, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusualty complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate) 1. O!Vwater Separator 5yslems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal: 2. Septic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection and direct discharge; 3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, Lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge; 4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems; 5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oNwaler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and disposal; Aquacutfure operations with discharge to surface waters; Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment; 8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. 9. Single'amily discharging syslems, whin ino exception of Aerobic Twatnlerit Uniis, mil bd aassified is pernit.^e: after July . 1993 or 11 upon inspedion by the Division, InIs found that the system is not being adequately operatod or maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or redassHication by the Commission, In writing.