WQ0003979_Final Permit_19950407

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources {
Division of Environmental Management lj7.t
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Ida
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 7, 1995
Mr. Harlan T. Hall, Owner
4665 Sartin Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003979
Hall Residence
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Dear Mr. Hall: Alamance County
In accordance with your application received March 6, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0003979, dated April 7, 1995, to Mr. Harlan T. Hall for the continued operation of the subject
single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0003979 issued December 7, 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 Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at
[phone] ext. 554.
Sincerely,
A. Preston coward, Jr., P.E.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Mr. Harlan T. Hall
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, a 396 ft2 surface sand filter, a distribution box, a tablet chlorinator, a
2,500 gallon storage/pump tank with a single 9 GPM submersible irrigation pump, and a 5,900 ft2 spray
irrigation area to serve the Hall Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received March 6, 1995, 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 March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0003979 issued December 7, 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 sand media of the 396 ft2 surface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.

4. 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.
5. 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
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 REQUIREMENIS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable 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 56.48 inches per year at an instantaneous application
rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour.
6. 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 Hall Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
8. 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.
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 is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
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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. MONITQRING AND REPORTIN,Q REQUIgEMETATS
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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area, as required in Condition Il 10 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 [phone], 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. 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 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.

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 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 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
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 7th day of April, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston toward, Jr., P.�., Director /
Division &Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003979

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISIONIF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Name � a -v,., l
Street Address v-�, It za F, _
City State `%_Zip Code 7-77-17
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. �Qocac�3`t71_
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty upo $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.
Signature: Date:
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Notary Signature: Date: J f 15
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1_saptic tanks
2 - pump Santa
'3 siphon or purrp-dosing sysiMs
4. sand fitters
5. grease Impfinterceptor
S_cTI/water separators
7,, �gravlty subsurface treatment and dispossf:
B. pressure subsurface treatment and dial:
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(diet* an units that apply)
1. preliminary treatmern (definition no. 32 )
2 - Iagwm
3, aseptic sunk:
4 � < pump tares
5 pumps
6- sand Niers
7. grease trapfnterceptcr
8, oil/water soparslors
2, A disinfection
10. chemical addition for nuirlent/algae comrd
11.)_ttpray Hgallon d wasleweter
In addition to the aboVs efessificetlona, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATS0WRES1DUkLS CLASS€FICATIQN (Appries only to permit holder)
1, Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soft on a designated she.
WASTEWATER T€3EATMe4T FACILITY CLA—ESF1CATMI
The following systems :hail be assigned a Class I cfassffication, unlPca the flow Is of a signiticant quantity or the lachnology is unuatally
cornplex, to require c: nsideralion by the Commission on a rase -by -ase basis: (Check I! Appropriate)
1, ^ 0iVwater Separator Syslems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fifter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand finert;, disirdeclkm
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preriminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, d -reinfection, necessary cbemi al trealmenl for
algae or nutrient control, acrd Bred discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recyde Systema;
3. ^Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of of/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, eartaon adsorption, disinfection
and d-ispolmd;
E. Aquacunure operations with discharge to surface watery
7.Water Plant :sludge handling and back -wash waler treatment;
a. Seafood processing mnsisting of screening and disposal.
9 _, __Single-famfy discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified €f permMed alter July 1,
1993 or 1f upon lisped€on by the Division, tt Is found that the system is not being adequately operalad or malntalned. Such
systems will be notified of -the clanOication or reclassification by the Commission, in wdltng.