WQ0004058_Final Permit_19910524

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. William E. Frye
Director of Maintenance
Stanly County Board of Education
Post Office Box 1399
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-1399
Dear W. Frye:
George T. Everett,Ph.D.
Director
May 24, 1991
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004058
Stanly County Board of Education
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Subsurface Disposal System
Stanly County
On November 13, 1990, the Division of Environmental Management issued Permit No.
WQ0004058 to the Stanly County Board of Education for the construction and operation of
wastewater subsurface disposal facilities to serve Ridgecrest Elementary School. On April 17,
1991, the Division received your letter describing your concerns about some of the conditions in
this permit. In order to alleviate any undue burden that may have been created by the subject
permit, the Division has evaluated the conditions in this permit and has prepared a modified permit
for the construction and operation of the subject 3600 GPD low pressure pipe wastewater
subsurface disposal system.
Condition H.6 of Permit No. WQ0004058, which was issued on November 13, 1990,
required monthly purging and pressure testing on the subsurface laterals. This condition has now
been deleted. Condition II1.2 of the modified permit has been reworded to require that the low
pressure lines be maintained as necessary in order to ensure that they remain free of obstructing
materials and that the pressure head on the laterals remains within the design specifications. The
highest and lowest laterals in each subfield must be checked (and adjusted as necessary) annually.
If adjustments are necessary to the highest and lowest laterals, thiel- emaui terals in that
subfield must also be checked and adjusted to the approved specifications. Additionally, the
inspection frequency on several other items specified in this condition has been relaxed.
Condition 11.2 was inadvertently omitted from Permit No. WQ0004058, which was issued on
November 13, 1990. This condition has been incorporated into the permit. Condition 11.6 has
been reworded to require that the fields be routinely mowed and that the clippings be periodically
removed.
As you can see, the modified permit does not completely eliminate the necessity for
maintaining a method of checking the pressure heads on the laterals, however, the requirement is
now annually rather than monthly and it is possible that only the highest and lowest laterals on a
subfield would have to be checked. The burden is on the Stanly County Board of Education to
maintain the capability to check the pressure head as specified in the permit. One possibility
would be to place the end of each lateral in a box underground which can be easily located in some
manner (metal detector, etc.) or you may wish to leave the highest and lowest laterals flush with
the ground and obtain a locking lid.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1995, shall void
Permit No. WQ0004058, which was issued on November 13, 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 modification 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 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications was previously �; ,Y aided to you. If you
need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones at 9191
733-5083.
Sinc rely,
eorge T. Ever tt
cc: Stanly County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Mr. J. Thurman Horne, P.E.

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
Stanly County Board of Education
Stanly County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 3,600 GPD wastewater subsurface disposal system consisting of
an existing grease trap, an existing 5,300 gallon septic tank, a 145 GPM pump tank with dual
submersible pumps and high water alarms, dual 4 -inch force mains approximately 660 linear feet
and 800 linear feet, 2,800 linear feet of 1.25 -inch distribution lines ( total of 14,400 square feet at
5 feet between laterals) and associated valves, piping and appurtenances to serve Ridgecrest
Elementary School with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the modification
request received on April 17, 1991, 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 October 31, 1995, shall void
Permit No. WQ0004058, which was issued on November 13, 1990, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
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1. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 704/ 663-1699, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed facilities so
that an in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
3. 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.
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4. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes
and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in
a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface
waters and ground waters.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and
prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.
b. 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.
7. 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.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
9. 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 drainage systems.
10. 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) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's
certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times_
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of
the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Once the facility is classified,
the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates
the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.25 GPD per square
foot.
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4. 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.
5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
6. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the LPP field(s) and the field(s) shall be
routinely mowed. The clippings shall be periodically removed to prevent the
build-up of thatch.
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 low pressure lines shall be maintained as necessary (including purging of the
lines and pressure testing) in order to ensure that they remain free of obstructing
materials and that the pressure head on the laterals remains within the design
specifications. The highest and lowest laterals on each subfield shall be checked
(and adjusted as necessary) annually to ensure that the pressure heads are within the
approved specifications. If adjustments are necessary to the highest and lowest
laterals, the remaining laterals in that subfield shall also be checked and adjusted to
the approved specifications. Adequate records showing all maintenance shall be
maintained by the Permittee. These records should include but are not limited to the
following:
Items Inspection Frequency
a) Individual dosing pump operation. Monthly
b) Individual field rotation. Monthly
c) High water alarms Monthly
d) Residual pressure on highest and
lowest lateral on each subfield Annually
3. Three copies of all operation and maintenance records (as specified in condition III
2) shall be submitted on or before January 31 of the following-leseft the -following
address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
4. 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.
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5. 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, sewer line, or treatment facility resultingin
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 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. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Pezinittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges
which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to
human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or
summary including at least 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.
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3. 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.
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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.
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 specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the applicant for the life of the project.
6. 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 to initiate action to revoke this permit as
specified by 15 NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
7. 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 S�215,_.
8. The wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a publicly owned areawide
sewage collection system within 180 days of its availability. All discharge of
wastewater to the system shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewerage
collection system.
9. 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.
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.
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Permit issued this the 24th day of May, 1991.
CAROLINA
eeorge T. Everett,t
Division of Environ
By Authority of the
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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