WQ0004977_Final Permit_19910627

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27011
P) 1110's G. \•i,inirl,-Governor
William W. Colley, Jr., Swrctary
Ms. Patricia Y. Duncan
Rote 2, Box 239A
China Grove, North Carolina 28023
Dear -NIs. Duncan:
Gcorgc T. Evcrcu, Ph.D
Director
June 27, 1991
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004977
Patricia Y. Duncan
Dog Kennel
Subsurface Disposal System
Cabarrus County
In accordance with your application received April 17, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0004977, dated June 27, 1991, to Patricia Y. Duncan for the construction and operation of a 150
GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the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 aII adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
hermit. This request must be in the forn 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,
Raleiah, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Cabarrus County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit
David A. Roberts, P.E.
Regional Offices
Asheville- FayCt€evillc Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington 1Vinstoll-S211C111
704/2x]-6208 919/480-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/761-2351
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provision: of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of'North C..rolina
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and RegLll�ttioIls
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Patricia Y. Duncan
Cabarrus County
FOR THE
cor7struction and operation of a 150 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of a 3,000
1Wallon septic: tank, a 1,500 gallon pump tank with a 44 GPM pump and high water alarm, approximately
245 linear feet of three inch supply manifold, and an 800 ft2 low pressure pipe nitrification field with
approximately 400 linear feet of 1.5 inch distribution piping in 24 inch wide trenches to serve a dog 4ennel
with no (Iischarge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 17, 1991 and
�n 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 rescinded, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the pernnitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
?. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. [phone], 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.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the cre, on 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.

4. 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.
5. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes and tllay
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 001-ound waters.
C. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent
wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.
7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities trust be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
10. 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.
11. 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)
hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
I1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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.
3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.187 gallons/day/ft'.
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.
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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 nitrification field and the field shall be routinely
mowed. The clippings shall be periodically removed to prevent the build-up of thatch.
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone no.
[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 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 resulting in a by-
pass 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.
TV. 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 Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
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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 pern�tting authority.
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 an\• 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.
VL 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.
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 Statute 143-215.6.
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.
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Permit issued this the 27th day of June, 1991
CAROLINA ENV)RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
fir* T. Everetw'Dj'reeto�. 0
Division of Environ gent Tan gement
By Authority of the Environ M" ental Management Commission
Pernit Number WQ0004977

Permit No. NIIQ0004977
June 27, 1991
Engineer's Certification
1, _ _ as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State- of North Carolina.
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
pz•oject,
Proiect 1Vame
Location
for the.
Pernii ttee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, clue care and diligence was used in the observation
of tite construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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Date
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES
Name of Plant:—
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: �d�a/e orL �v—7
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lssueDate: JliKG 9% 1,911 _Expiration Date: a,,4A.*1kg4iik'A!<i
Existing Facility New Facility
Rated By: > deet Date:
Reviewed (Train. & Cert-) Reg. Office
Reviewed (Train- & Cert.) Central Office
ORC Grade
ITEM POINTS
ITEM
POINTS
(1)
Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
(4) PRIMARY'TREATMENT UNITS
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..............
Q
(see definition No. 33)
4
(b) Imhoff Tank ..................................
5
(2)I
N FLOW OF PLANT W GPD
(c) Primary Clarifiers ...........................
(not applicable to non -contaminated cooling
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for inorganic
waters, sludge handling facilities for water
Non-toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
purilication plants, totally closed cycle
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
systems (def. No. 11), and facilities
stone, and other mining operations except
consisting only of item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d)
recreational activities such as gem or gold
and (11) (d))
mining) ......................................
2
0 20,000 ... ......................
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
20,001 -- 50,000 ..........................
2
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
0,001 100,000 ..........................
3
(i)Aeralion - High Purity Oxygen System .. .. ,
20
100,001 250,000 ..........................
4
Diffused Air System ...........
1 0
250,001 500,000..... .....................
5
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
500,001 --1,000,000 ..........................
8
floating or rotor) ..............
8
1,000,001 -- 2,000,000 .........................
10
Separate Sludge Reaeration .....
3
2,000,001 (and up) - rate 1 poirnl additional for each
(ii) Trickling Filter
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
High Rale ................. . .
7
maximum of 30
Standard Rate ...............
5
Packed Tower ...............
5
Design Flow (gpd) �S� �j'�
(iii) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated
_
Biological Filler ......................
10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ..................... .
10
(v) Rotating Biological Conlaclors ..........
1 0
(3)
PRELIMINARY(vi)
UNITS (see delinilion no. 32)
Sand Filters -
(a) Bar Screens
intermittent biological ..
intermittent
2
. - ....
recirculating biological
3
or
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons ..... ...
...........
5
Comminuting Devices .......
2
(viii)clariker ............... . ............
5
(c) Grit Removal
(ix) Single stage system for combined
...............................
1
carbonaceous removal of BOD and
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal
2
nitrogenous removal by nitrification
...........
(e) Flow Measuring Device
(see def No. 12) (Points for this item
........
or
i
have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
(f) Instrumented Flow Measvrement
(i) through (5) (a) (viii) .................
8
..............
(g) Preaeration
2
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD
......... ............
2
removal .......... . ...................
(h) Influent Flow Equalization
(xi) Biological Culture (-Super Bugs") addition
...................
`i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity ..........
2
2
to enhance organic compound removal
5
Mechanical ..........
3
Dissolved Air Flotation.
B
(}) Prechlorination .... -
5