WQ0001147_Final Permit_19890306

RECEIVED
�A' N.C. Dep#. l�l?C®
111M 1 198
MAR 0 8 1989
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Managenient
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27651
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary March 6, 1989 Director
Ms, Annette Whitman, Owner
711. Cable Rd.
Elon College, NC 27244
SUBJECT: Permit No, WQ0001147
Ms. Annette Whitman
Spray Irrigation Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Facility
Caswell County
Dear Ms. Whitman:
In accordance with your application received February 1, 1989, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001147, dated March 6, 1989, to Annette Whitman
for the construction and operation of the subject spray irrigation wastewater
treatment and disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1994,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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, Post Office
Drawer 1.1666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit: shall be final and binding.
One (.1.) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Rosanne
Barona, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 549.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Caswell County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
Alley, Williams, Carmen & King
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIC?
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
Annette Whitman
Caswell County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal facility consisting of two 1,040 gallon septic tanks, two subsurface and
filters (255 square feet and 150 square 'Feet), tablet chlorinator, a 2,400 gallon
storage/chlorination/pump tank with a single 1.5 GPM submersible pump, and a 12,868
square foot spray irrigation and disposal area to serve the Whitman residence,
pursuant to the application received February 1, 1989, and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1994,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations..
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the :facilities are constructed in
accordance with 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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted
facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the
requirements of this permit and the approved plains and specifications. Mail the
certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C.
27611-7687.

6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be
retained by the applicant for the life of the project.
7. The spray irrigation facility'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 fac'.1itiez f.r il. to perform satisfactorily, in,lluding
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to
adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such immediate
corrective action as may be required by the Division of Environmental Management.
8.
The Winston Salem Regional Office, phone no. 919/761-2351 shall
be notified at
least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the
installed spray
irrigation facility 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.
9.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be
disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the Forth
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
10.
A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
11.
Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when
the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff.
12.
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.
13. The application rates shall not exceed 22 inches/year or 0.4 inches/week.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. No type of wastewater other than that from the Whitman residence shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
17. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal. area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance i.s being performed.
18. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.

19, In any future 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.
20. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire
treatment and disposal system inclildi.ng, but not limited to, the following items:
s. The ^.optic tank shall, be checked every sly. (6" months sinci dumped out as
required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked eti-ery 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 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 mare 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.
2.1. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty
tap to $10,000 per day.
22. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or
groundwater regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
23. The sand media of the spray irrigation facility must comply with the Division's
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of this
compliance.
24. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the
Department, shall be provided.
25. This permit may be voided if an operation and maintenance agreement is not signad
by the Permittee and a signed copy returned to this Division.
26. The septic tank, sand filter, and irrigation field shall be located. at least 100
feet away from any drinking water well.
27. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
Permit issued this the 6th day of March, 1989.
FORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
_t. Paul Wilms, Director.
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Fnvironmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0001147

EEgineer's Certification
1, , as a. duly registered Professional
Engineer in the State of North Carolina, baying been authorized to observe
(periodical ly weekly; 'ull time) the construction of the project,
a
(Project)
(Name or Location)
for the
hereby state that, to the best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Permit No. WQ0001147
Registration No.