HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0003973_Final Permit_19901218State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cabey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
December 18, 1990
Messurs Donnie and Barry Clark, Owners
3126 Cheek Road
Durham, NC
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003973
Clark Family Residences
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Durham County
Dear Mr. Clark:
In accordance with your application received August 9, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003973, dated December 18, 1990, to Donnie and Barry Clark for the continued
operation of the subject single family residences spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities. Issuance of this Permit hereby voids Permit No. 12983, issued April 10, 1986.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1995, 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 to you,
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 North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contract Mr. Lindsay L.
Mize at 919/ 733-5083. �\
Sinc
George T.
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Duane K. Stewart & Associates
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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
Messurs Donnie and Barry Clark
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of two (2) 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
systems 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, a 3,000 gallon
irrigation pump tank with a singIe 15.7 GPM pump; a common 20,000 square foot irrigation area
associated piping, valves, sprinklers and appurtenances to serve the Clark Residences, with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received August 9, 1990 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 December 31, 1995, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFQRMANCE 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 absorb the wastewater, the Permittees shall take immediate
corrective action to correct the problem, including those as may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittees 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
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this
condition.
4. 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.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
b. The following buffers shall be maintained (existing facilities may be exempt).
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence 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,
g) 50 feet between 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 year round vegetative cover 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 application rate shall not exceed a) 0.7 inch/acre/week, b) 0.2 inch/hour/day on a
three (3) day cycle, c) the treated wastewater shall be uniformly applied as to avoid
runoff, ponding, or erosion.
b. 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.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Clark Residences 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 Permittees 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 proper spray pattern, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. The Permittees shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area as required in Condition II.9 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon
request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittees shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no.
9191733-2314, 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 render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, spray heads, etc.
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. INSPECTIONS
I. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittees 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 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.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. 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.
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 Permittees, a formal pen -nit 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 two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject
the Permittees 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 Permittees 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. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives
full details of the materials applied at this site.
9. This permit may be revoked if the Permittees fails to abide by the conditions of the
operation and maintenance agreement previously signed by the Pezmittees.
10. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by
the Permittees for the life of the project.
11. The Permittees, 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.
12. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 12983, issued April 10, 1986.
Permit issued this the 18th day of December, 1990
TH CAROLINA
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George T. Ever,
..Division of Envi
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT AL MANAGEMENT
October 9, 1990
-Donnie Clark, Owner 5
3126 Cheek Road
Durham, NC 27704
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final. Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0003973
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: I
1. The Permittees are 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 required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established acid thence on a montlily basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly.
The scum layer shall be removed at the same 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
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittees to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to
$1.0,000 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.
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Donnie Clark
Notary Seal and Signature
p��,
I 1990
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