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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002986_Final Permit_199007271� State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmenuil Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cabey, Jr., Secretary Director July 27, 1990 Mr. Jeff Matthews Zimmer Patient Care Division PO Box 5217 Statesville, NC 28677 Subject: Permit No. WQ0002986 Zimmer Patient Care Division Subsurface Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Iredell County Dear Mr. Matthews: In accordance with your application received January 22, 1990, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002986, dated July 27, 1990, to Zimmer Patient Care Division for the construction and operation of the subject subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory he.trino upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must he in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1503 of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. U111CSS such demands are made this hermit shall be final and binding. One. set of approved plans and specifications is forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact 111. Dana Bolden at 919/ 733-5083, i:rede:l County Health Depw-tn�er,: Nlooresvlife Reo-lonal Off:, t �r:)undw"ater Sector ;erai� 'ter"' and .-ksJt'....'.::ts POIUIVPZ PrEV01,"012 1'(ILV J P.O. Box.27697, `north Carolina 27611-7687 Tcicphcme919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL 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 Zimmer Patient Cue Division Iredell County FOR THE construction and operation of a 2,125 gallon per day subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 450 gallon filter settling tank, a 3,000 gallon septic tank, a 3,000 gallon pump tank with dual 90 GPM pumps, a pressure dose manifold, approximately 900 linear feet of T and J Panel disposal laterals, and an equal reserve area to serve Zimmer Patient Care Division with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 22, 1990 and in conformity with the project plait, 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 June 0, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and liniitatiorts: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Upon completion of construction s111d prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received fi-om a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accorclance with this permit. the approved plans and specifications. Mail the certi!`ic,itic rt to the Pe_rmit5 nd Engineering Unit, 1'.0- Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 2761 1-70�_ -:>e notlnuG ;it _east forty-eight (48) hours in advance of b.r ia:i of Tl e msalnec :acilities so that an :n -place inspection can be made. Su:' -h to :~ e regional suoervisor shall De made durimi fife normal office hours on Monday :rough Friday. excludin�LT State 1-Holidav N. i i 'fir -i ti r t ng _ ,-- ;te evetl aha=.the f:�c,!�ties fail to ���.:; .... ,. ,,-:��:c .,��, inc .id1,.� the creation o ..: �a-IC-_ Loy;u..: ill: 5P;-n,TLS 2:, sil.!:. ... r,. .......�...-.�u ��''-�� �" :.,Cu� on. including, --nose as may ne required �� :his Di il'S'1 ;1. Su.•!:::> on5tr�ction of :additional or replacement wastewater treatmcnt or- disposal f acilities- T lie issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or ,roundwaterS resniti10 From the operation of this facility. 'Mitis permit shall become �uU,rblc it dic soils i'ail to a,it,l;.rately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned w',lter clu-,rlity standards of the surface waters and ground waters. 6. Adequate measures shall be wken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 7. 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. 8. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all required buffer requirements. 9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 10. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and groundwater draill"wre systems - 11. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 g;tllons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. "'. FQ OPERATION AI�TD MAINTENANCE Rt'iR1= �1 N�T'S The facilities shall be properly �md tt ctll times. The application rate to the dispos:t': s!::.i "Ot exceed 0.8 gallons per day per square foot using the T and. T P.tr. - _ _::_ �e- ;quare foot using the conventional n. :tc at:or, ::"��:.:• The facilities shall beefc: , �.. �:an-discharge system to prevent the discnarge or : re operation or this facility. No traffic or e„s;ipmeni s:..:.- :snosai area except while :nstallatior or A suitable cover shall be shall be kept mowed- The clippings shall be removed m ;rreven. ;i:_ :,;::ic'. UD c thatch_ III FV MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the. Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protcction will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. A record shall be maintained of all sludge removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the sludge, date the sludge was hauled, and volume of sludge removed. 3. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone no. 704-663-1699, 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 occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, stover line, 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. d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days followin-firq knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions takcn Or proposed to be tr.:4, to ensure that the problem does not reoccur. GROUNDWATER REOUTREMENTS Any groundwater aua!;: - hv the Division of Ch' drain 4-1-0 n,. disc-ar<-ed into ne- d.spo :._ „ INSPECTIONS _ _ "'a `xasres shail not 7e Adequate inspection, maanter,anc e. ar.0 �'ieantr;<gy shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the s.;hjcc, :'::cilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prcvcnt rnalfUnctiur s and (1tn':rioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, ora nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at Ieast the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, prernises 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. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 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 there is 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. 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. 5. A set of approved plans and :,;. :f ications for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the )n)jCCt, b. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division :e ir::':::: action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H.0205 _^allures :i,; ,),,at ::'. ;'sl:._..._...::(1., i zn tnls perml:* _.. .; .he Permittee :c) tr! action 1,v .n- Division of Environme.-:ta: ManaL,etnent ina. a 1= : wrtt': Statute 143-2 ! :,.n The wastewater :reatr.er__ ::.c:.. s;. icy: n:c.:o ; aubiicly owned areawide sewage collection sestet 1 '."V"11 1,11 7)1 i A" discharLe of wastewater to the systtm shal. .:cash ,'.: wOnr'.eCtion to the sewerage collection The issuance of ti,.s pemiii does not iude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, ret.*tdations or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and fedend) which have jurisdiction. 10. The Permittee, ai least six (6) incw. hs prior :c.> tl, 4xpi�_:* .�,: of th:c permit, shall request its extension, Upon receipt o!' the �Vtluest, 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. Penmit issued this the 27th day of July, 1990 CAROLINA EXVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION '066rge T. Everett,YttcVanagenient Division of Environal By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. WQ0002986 July 27, 1990 Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, Project Name Location for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, die care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved pians and specifications. Signature Date Registration No.