WQ0004938_Final Permit_19910611

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
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
June 11, 1991
Mr. Jerry C. Saunders, Owner
6813 Pagetown Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004938
Saunders Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Saunders:
In accordance with your application for renewal received April 11, 1991, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004938, dated June 11, 1991, to you for the continued
operation of the subject single family residence spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1996, 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.
Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 14018 issued December 18, 1986.
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. 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 Mr. John
Seymour at 9191733-5083.
Sin erely,
George T. Eve ett
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CARINA
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, Jerry Saunders
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,000 gallon septic tank, a 392 square foot subsurface sand filter, 12 GPM
irrigation pumps, a flow splitter box, two 1,200 gallon pump storage tanks, 10 gallon chlorine
rE contact tank with a tablet chlorinator, a 1,232 square foot irrigation site and associated valves,
piping, sprinklers and appurtenances to serve the Saunders Residence, with no discharge of \vastes
to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 11, 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 May 31, 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 absorb the wastewater, the Permittee 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 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
specifications.
4. If excavation into bedrock for the septic tank or sand filter installation is required, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.

S. 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.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all tinges.
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:
a. 0.41 inches/acre/week
b. 0.25 inches/hour
c. more than one (1) hour per day
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 Saunders Residence shall be sprayed onto
the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of spray area 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:
a. The septic tank and dosing tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as
needed, and at least once every two (2) years, with a copy of the invoice forwarded
to the Winston-Salem Regional Office.
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.
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III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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 systern and
irrigation area as required in Condition 11.9 for a mininiurn 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 no. 919] 896-7007, 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 iii 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 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
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.
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3. This permit is not transferable. In the event tree, 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.
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. 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 ;-f the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
operation and maintenance agreement previously signed by the Permittee.
10. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by
the Permittee for the life of the project.
11. 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.
12. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 14018 issued December 18, 1986.
13. No crop or ground cover for human consumption or any ground cover which could
interfere with proper operation shall be grown over the subsurface sandfilter or in the
spray irrigation field.
14. The Operation and Maintenance Agreement For The Division Of Environmental
Management entered into on February 3, 1987, by Mr. Jerry C. Saunders, for the
subject wastewater treatment and disposal system shall be in effect for this permit
renewal.
Permit issued this the 11th day of June, 1991
CAROLINA ENVIRpNMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
rge T. Everett, ' ector
Division of Environ tal M ge crit
By Authority of the Environme Management Commission

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Permit No. 14018
December 18, 1986
Mr. Jerry C. Saunders, Owner
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Alamance County
1, Jerry C. Saunders, Owner 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
required, but no less frequently than once per year.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage
rate is established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so
as to provide proper chlorination.
C. The storage and pump system shall be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out. The alarm
system shall be checked. The pump operation shall be checked.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers'
proper operation, 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 Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty
up to 10,000 per day.
3. Failing to meet permit conditions or by 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.
Notary Seal and Signature
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Mr. Jerry C. Saunders, Owner
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