WQ0003973_Final Permit_20010608

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
June 8, 2001
BARRY WAYNE CLARK
3122 CHEEK ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Clark:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003973
Barry Wayne Clark
Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facility
Durham County
In accordance with your renewal request received June 19, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Penzuit
No. WQ0003973, dated June 8, 2001, to Barry Wayne Clark for the continued operation of the subject single
family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
The past history regarding this permit is as follows: The original permit issued April 10, 1986 was
intended for the construction and operation of TWO separate wastewater treatment and disposal systems, to
serve TWO single family residences, on ONE property location. However, as a result of a past renewal
inspection, it was discovered by regional staff that the ONE property location had been separated into TWO
properties, without prior Division approval. As a result, one-half of your approved spray field area was
located on a separate property, occupied by Dwayne B. Clark. Since the treatment and disposal system is
solely located on your property, this permit shall only include the facility for your residence only. It was noted
in the February 23, 2001 site inspection by regional staff, that you have amended your system to irrigate on
your property area only.
Please note, that this permit does not allow for the construction of a second single family residence
facility (Condition H. 2.). If there is ever a desire to construct a second system on this lot, an application
request must be submitted to, reviewed and approved by the Division, prior to initiating facility construction.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until May 31, 2006, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003973 issued February 26, 1996, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please review and pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in your permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in
future compliance problems.
The following items have been added or revised within this permit:
• "Division" refers to the Division of Water Quality, not the Division of Environmental
Management.
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• Condition II. 2., regarding construction of a second single family residence facility.
• Condition H. 3., regarding designation of an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the
wastewater treatment facility.
• Condition V. 4., regarding abandonment of facility upon the availability of a municipal or regional
sewerage collection system.
• Condition V. 9., regarding payment of the annual administering and compliance fee.
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 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Nartea at (919) 733-
5083 extension 375.
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Dwayne B. Clark
Durham County Building Inspections Department
NDPU files
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Since y,
-/- Kerr T. Stevens

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION '
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
Barry Wayne Clark
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a
1,000 gallon septic tank, dual 250 square foot subsurface sand filters, a distribution box, a 75 gallon capacity
chlorine contact tank with tablet chlorinator, two -1,250 gallon irrigation pump tanks (side-by-side), with a
single 16 GPM submersible irrigation pump, a 10,000 square foot irrigation area (formerly 20,000 square foot
area), with four sprinkler heads (formerly eight sprinkler heads), and associated piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances to serve the Barry Wayne Clark Residence ONLY, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received June 19, 2000, and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2006, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003973 issued February 26, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 Water Quality (Division), 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 sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications.
The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met.

4. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and in a manner approved by the Division.
Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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 treatment/storage units and any wells, and
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g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal
facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These
buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the spray irrigation areas and apply in
instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the
treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to
the existing facilities will require a permit modification.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The construction of a second single family residence facility is not allowed. If there is ever a
desire to construct a second system on this lot, an application request must be submitted to,
reviewed and approved by the Division, prior to initiating facility construction.
Upon classification of the facility by the Water pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator
must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also
employ" a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC SG .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class H, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays,
and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must
comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC SG .0202. Once the facility is classified, the
Permittee must submit a letter to the WPCSOCC, which designates the operator in responsible
charge within 30 days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50 percent complete.
4. A suitable year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition
that will cause runoff.

6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 36A inches over any 12 month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.2 inches per hour.
8. 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.
9. No type of wastewater other than that from the Barry Wayne Clark Residence shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
10. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter due to obstructions, the
obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and supported to such height
that the design diameter is achieved.
11. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or
while normal maintenance is being performed.
12. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence.
13. 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 unit 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 to insure surface and ground water protection
will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and irrigation
area, as required in Condition H. 13., for a minimum of five years. This information shall be
provided to the Division upon request.
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3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919)
571-4700, 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, emitters,
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 five 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. INSPECTIONS
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 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.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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 accompanied by 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. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
6. 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
(Iocal, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
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7. 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.
S. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
9. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within 30 days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 211.0205 (c)(4).
10. The Permittee, at least six 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 eighth day of June, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003973

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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 septic tank shall be checked -every six (6) months and pumped out as needed. The
effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency as the septic tank.
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 monthly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers' proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is
assimilating 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 S 10,000 per -
day.
I Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations
will require cessation of occupancy of the building.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
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LAND CLASSIFICATION (Appiies only ID h holder)
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Tf:e lollovgng syslel-s shall be assi;ned a Class I d2ssificalion,InL less the flow is of a sionilicanl quantity or the tr %noiogy is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Conmision on a case -by --ase basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1• Oiliwaler S:peralor Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2.Seplic Tan! -.!Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing a?pa:alus, pumps,sand filters, s:arewicrl v
�1d Gifi'_f dfS C.`1Z n,6 e;
E_aocan systems consisting only of preliminary Irealnenl, lacoons, pumps, disinledion, necessary chemi— lreal.:.enl for
algae or nutrient conlro:, and dire-_ discharge;
4. Ciosed-i000 Recycle Systems;
Groundweler RemEdialion Systers consisting only of oiUxatef separalors, pumps, air-striopinq, carbon,, adsorption, disinle=ion
and disPc!ml;
Acuacullure operations with discharge to surface walers;
i. W_v!er Plan) sludoe hand.ina and back-w2sh water treatment;
SeafMd prccessing consis:ino of screening and disxsal.
Sinr+le•:ami!y discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic irealmeni Units, will be Gsssified if pa n;.;av' :-I!er.luly 1.
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systems wit! tie notified ct the c:a=siiication or reclassification by the Commission. it wrhino.