WQ0011672_Extension_20110822

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North CaroiinG Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beveriy Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governe, Director
August 22, 2011
James & Lynn Wilkinson
559 Solomon Lea Road
Leasburg, NC 27291
Subject: Permit Extension and Change of Ownership
Permit No. WQ0011672
Caswell County
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wilkinson:
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Secretary
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406, entitled "An Act to Extend Certain Government
Approvals Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State," was enacted by the
General Assembly and signed into law. The Act, known as the Permit Extension Act of 2009,
extends the expiration date of this permit.
Non -discharge permit, WQ0011672 issued by the Division of Water Quality falls within the
scope of this Act and is therefore being extended until June 30, 2016. With this letter, the name
change request received August 9, 2011, is being honored and the modified permit is attached.
Please note per your permit, a renewal application must still be submitted six months in advance
of the extended expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Division staff at [phone].
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Caswell County Environmental Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File WQ0011672
Notebook File WQ0011671
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE 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
JAMES and LYNN WILKINSON
Durham County
FOR THE
continue operation of a 720 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, a 630 square foot subsurface sand filter, a tablet
chlorinator with a 90 gallon contact tank, a 2,000 gallon storage tank, a 2,000 gallon pump tank, a 23,200
square foot spray irrigation area, and all associated piping and appurtenances, to serve the 559 Solomon
Lea Road residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
August 9, 2011, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2016, shall void Permit No.
WQ0011672 issued July 27, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times
so that there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters,
which will render thein 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 Water Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility.

3. 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 Division.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
The following buffers shall be maintained:
a. 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly
under separate ownership,
b. 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
C. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. 100 feet between wetted area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
e. 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f. 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and.
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for
this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or
prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the
existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the
treatment and disposal facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is
tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the
surface irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause
any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will
require a permit modification.
The pump tank(s) shall have fimctional audible and visual high water alarms that are
external to any structure.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities by the
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge
(ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance
with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other
conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.

The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 18.0 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.09 inches per hour.
7. 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.
No type of wastewater other than that from the 559 Solomon Lea Road residence shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. The irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence.
11. Wastewater treatment units open to the atmosphere shall have restricted access and pump
control panels shall be locked.
12. 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. The septic
tank effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the
septic tank.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to
provide proper chlorination.
C. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum
layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of
the spray head(s), that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that
the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff,
and that no objectionable odors are being generated.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division 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 II(12) for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division 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 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, spray heads, etc.; or
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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in
letterform within five (5) 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
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 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.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become void 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.
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 accompanied by 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. V
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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.
7. 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.
8. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for
the life of the project.
9. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within, 30 days of
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).
10. 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 22'd day of August, 2011
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011672
August 22, 2011