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State of Noah Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. James L. Lineberger, Owner
Pest Office Box 24054
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27114
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September 30, 1994
Subject: Permit No. W 0009619
James L. Lineberger
Single Family R,-sidence
Greenbriar Forest, Section
Wastewater Drip Irrigation
Yadkin County
Dear Mr. Lineberger:
In accordance with your application received June 20, 1994, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0009619, dated September 30, 1994, to you for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater treatment and drip irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1999, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. PIease 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 resuit in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (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 is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr.. P.E. t
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cc: Yadkin County Health Department
Jesse Wilson Associates
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535. Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SFR DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapt, r 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable La -,vs. Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
James L. Lineberger
Yadkin County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD drip irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of a
1,200 gallon septic tank, a 1,200 gallon rceirculation/pump tank, an 800 gallon tablet chlorinator, two (2.)
ration boxes, a 121 ft2 recirculating surface sand filter, dual auto-backwashing disk filters, and 3,514
linear feet of 1/2 -inch surface applied drip irrigation tubing (divided into three zones) to approximately
0,30 acres to serve the James L. Lineberger Residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received June 20, 1994, 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 August 31. 1999, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Nater Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535,
2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation 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.
3. The drip irrigation. facilities shall be effecti�-ely 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
perforin satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional of replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

4. The issuance of this permit small not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed 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.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 50 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 25 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
t� 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
8. 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 LOW gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with, this condition.
9. The drip irrigation area shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence to help control
public access and protect -the irrigation tubing. The engineer's certification will serve as
proof of compliance with this condition.
10. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 nail synthetic liner.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover of hardwood trees shall be maintained.
3. The drip lines shall be staked to prevent mobility.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the drip irrigation
field.
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. The application rate shall not exceed 20 inches per year at an instantaneous application rate
not to exceed 0.20 inches per hOUr.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the .Tames L. Lineberger Residence shall utilize
the drip irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the irrigation area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being pei ormed.

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 shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
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 drip irrigation system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the emitters
proper operation, that the vegetative growth does not impede operation., that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff. and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
111. MONITORING AND REPORTING ..REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
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 system and
irrigation area, as required in Condition 11. 10 for a minimum 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
number [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 sludge digester, 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 renders 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
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
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
I _ Any `(Iroundwater duality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
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2 The CONIPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983, is established at either (1)
250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary,
whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality
Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation
action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-
215.6A(a)(1).
3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
Waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the Permittee.
4. A 20 foot buffer shall be maintained around the rock outcrop that is in the vicinity of the
dripfield lines (see note on the attached site map - Attachment A).
V . 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 or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITI{QN
I . This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and 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 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. 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(x) to 143-215.6(c).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, Lules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Pernnittee for the life of the project.
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7. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
$. 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.
9. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
"Operation and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee.
Permit issued this the 30th day of September, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., PIE,, Director
Division of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009619
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Permit No. WQ00096.19
September 30, 1994
ENC,INEI-;R'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
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities. due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEiNIENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatme tt System
Final Disposal by Drip Irrigation
Permit
County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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 avery-six-(6-�c(hths-and pumped out as required.
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 system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspect The
scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The drip irrigation system shall be inspected'ige�y-ro :Make certain of the emitters proper
opemdon, 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. Failure to meet permit conditions or 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 pernait Conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: Date: Y 5
Notary Seal
Notary Signature: 91 7 Dar
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
r, l of Facility:
G,.,ler or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: ,u" - „l - S ' -",r
County: LO1 Telephone: I�'-1-
Present Classification: New Facility Existing f=acility
NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WQC Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by:.%' 2ft ,_
Telephone: , ZC61 Date:.m cx�.
Reviewed by: --_ Health Dept. Telephone:
- Regional Office
'.. Central Office
DRC:
Chock Classifica€ion(s):Subs rface
Wastewater Classification: (Circle (ne) I
Grade:
, Spray Irrigation
11 111 IV
Telephone:
Telephone:
Telephone:
Land Application
Total Points:
In addition to the above cfasslficatlons, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shcil
be retad using the point rating system and will require an operator with en appropriate dual cerllfication.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS FICATK7td
The following systems sthali ba asslgned a Class 1 dassYication, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
oomplex, to require consideration by the Commission on a c- so -by -case basis: (Chock i; Appropriale)
1. OiVwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separalion, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of seplic twiks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand iihers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. L B9oon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatmani, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment fol
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Clased-loop Recycle Systems;
5. _Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oiVwater scparaiors, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disin'_-Clion
and dispos.;J;
6.- _Aquaculture operations with discharge to surfaoa wafers;
7 Waler Plant s3udge handling and back -wash waler trealment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and &sfrosal.
O. Singlo-farnily discftarging systorrss, with the oxc,plion of Ar+robic Troalmont Units, will be da;sified if permitted Wier Jul} 1,
19-3 or ii upon lri:peclion by ilia Division, it is found 11 :.rl 1ho systorn I, not lz.ing adrquaiely o�'eratod or maintained. S':
systems will b© notifiod of the claisificzWon or ruclw;silicalivr: by iho Cornmi;;sion, in writing.
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all units that apply)
(check all units that apply)
1. .
aeptic tanks
1. prelimlaary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2.—
—pump tanks
2. lagoons
3.
_siphon or pump -dosing systems
3. `f' -septic tanks
4.`
sand filters
4. pump tanks
5.
grease IrapAnterceptor
5. X' pumps
6,
otlfwater separators
6. Y,, sand fillers
7.
gravity subsurface Irealment and disposal;
7,- _grease trapAnterceptor
B,
pressure subsurface treatment and disposal;
0, oillwaler separators
g K disinfection
10, chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.`spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above cfasslficatlons, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shcil
be retad using the point rating system and will require an operator with en appropriate dual cerllfication.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS FICATK7td
The following systems sthali ba asslgned a Class 1 dassYication, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
oomplex, to require consideration by the Commission on a c- so -by -case basis: (Chock i; Appropriale)
1. OiVwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separalion, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of seplic twiks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand iihers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. L B9oon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatmani, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment fol
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Clased-loop Recycle Systems;
5. _Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oiVwater scparaiors, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disin'_-Clion
and dispos.;J;
6.- _Aquaculture operations with discharge to surfaoa wafers;
7 Waler Plant s3udge handling and back -wash waler trealment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and &sfrosal.
O. Singlo-farnily discftarging systorrss, with the oxc,plion of Ar+robic Troalmont Units, will be da;sified if permitted Wier Jul} 1,
19-3 or ii upon lri:peclion by ilia Division, it is found 11 :.rl 1ho systorn I, not lz.ing adrquaiely o�'eratod or maintained. S':
systems will b© notifiod of the claisificzWon or ruclw;silicalivr: by iho Cornmi;;sion, in writing.