WQ0006124_Final Permit_19920716

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State of North Carolina 11
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
July 16, 1992
Jerry D. Myers, County Manager
Rockingham County
Rockingham County Enrichment Center
Route 8, Box 702-A
Reidsville, N.C. 27320
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Acting Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006124
Rockingham County
Rockingham County Enrichment Center
Subsurface Disposal System
Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Myers:
In accordance with your application received February 3, 1992, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0006124, dated July 16, 1992, to Rockingham County for the continued operation of a 1,500
GPD non -discharge subsurface wastewater disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1997, and shall void Permit
No. 14492 issued April 6, 1987 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 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.
Regional Offices
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone].
PrestokHowdrd, fir., P.E.
cc: Rockingham County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Qual
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwa
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

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
Rockingham County
Rockingham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,500 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of a 1,000 gallon
precast grease trap, a 2,500 gallon septic tank, a 2,500 gallon pump chamber equipped with dual
alternating 65 GPM pumps, two pressure distributionn boxes allowing for the use of drainfield areas, and a
nitrification field consisting of fourteen (14) drain lines (each 100 feet long, spaced 10 feet apart) to serve
Rockingham County Enrichment Center with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received February 3, 1992 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 June 30, 1997, and shall void Permit
No. 14492 issued April 6, 1987 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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.
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. 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.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent
wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.
5. 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. 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.
II. QPERATIQN AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
3. 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.
4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
5. 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. ,MONTIORING 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 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
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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 year to 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 residuals 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 residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of
residuals removed.
5. Noncompliance .NQJifigation:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIQNS
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 Pern-iittee 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 permittft authority.
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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. 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).
5. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
6. 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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7. 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 16th day of July, 1992
�ORTH CAROLINA E
A. Preston Ho ar, Jr.,
Division of Env mens
By Authority of the
Permit No. WQ0006124
'AL MANAGEMENT COMMIS S ION
sting Director
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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 27611
James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr,, P.E.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Training and Certification
From: 94N4 Pwe'0 , State Engineering Review Group
Subject: Rating Sheet for Permit Number LOQOOO CpSZ.4
Date: 7-9-9-2-
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The subject permit is a renewal of Permit Number 14492- , issuedq- (C - 67 therefore, a
new rating sheet is not required. The existing rating is unchanged.
Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
'04/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer