WQ0014018_Final Permit_19970905

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Amelia Rose, Owner
400 Stony Creek Circle
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Dear Mr. Rose:
September 5, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014018
Amelia Rose, Owner
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Durham County
In accordance with your application received June 20, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0014018, dated September 5, 1997, to Ms. Amelia Rose for the construction and operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2002, 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, 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 Mr. Michael D. Allen at [phone] extension 547.
Sincerely
ZI
IA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Sox 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
1117:1981"41
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY 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
Ms. Amelia Rose
Durham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal system
consisting of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, distribution box, two 180 square foot subsurface sand
filters in parallel, a tablet chlorinator, two (2) 1,200 gallon storage/pump tanks with a single 9.1 GPM
pump and high water alarms, and a 8,494 square foot spray irrigation area to serve the Rose Residence,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 20, 1997, and
in conformity with the project pian, 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, 2002, 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 Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Raleigh 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 spray irrigation facilities 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 facilities fail to
perform 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.

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. The sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications
have been met.
b. 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 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 rail synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The engineer's
certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met.
9. 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
Water Quality.
10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
11. 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 drainageways 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.
The 150 foot buffer from a property line is not maintained along the property boundary
because it is adjacent to an existing spray irrigation field. To ensure that future property
owners are aware of the buffer reduction, the appropriate deeds shall be modified to
indicate that a wastewater spray irrigation disposal area on the adjoining property is
closer to the property line than the typical Divisional requirement of 150 feet but that a
wavier has been granted to allow the placement of the spray area.
II. OPERATION 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.

A suitable 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.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 26.00 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.50 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.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Rose Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 52.0 feet due to
obstructions, the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and
supported to such height that the design diameter is achieved.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
11- The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
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.
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 spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, 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
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality 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 of Water Quality upon request.
Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form 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. INSPEQTIONS
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 Water Quality
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
1. 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 Water Quality 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. 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.
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 Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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.
S. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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9. 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 fifth day of September, 1997
NORTH CARO A E NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
7/A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
f Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014018
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Permit No. W Q0014018
September 5, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , 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
Registration No.

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x A s s o C i A 7 E s, INC. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
C O N S U L T I N G Ms. Amelia Rose, Owner
E N G I N E E R S 400 Stony Creek Circle Durham, NC 27703
° Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
En. rnnr Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Pionni, jPermit No. WGoo gels
Sunt, Durham 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:
The septic tank shall be checked every six (6) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and then 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 time interval as the septic tank is cleaned
out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make 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. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000
per day.
Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations
will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
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Signature: (f' i C�,- _ Date:
Amelia Rose, Owner
Notary Seal
Notary Signature: Date: 3 97
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Owner or Contact Person: AME -u,% Lkse
lagoons
Mailing Address: ACC CA4vK C44" -I -T Dua+,.�.m . NL 27707
County: PuLo m
Telephone: ('irt 59$" FIs27
Present Classification: roeNE
New Facility ✓ Existing Facility
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Rated by: Mtc.K,e-L- arm
Telephone: 73g -5083X547 Date: 9-x-47
Reviewed by:
Health Dept, Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone;
ORC:
Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s); Subsurface
✓ Spray Irrigation LandApplication
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1
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1_ „__septic tanks
2 pump tanks
3. siphon or pump dosing systems
4�_-- _sand filiers
5—grease trap/interceptor
6-0i;/Winer separators
7 su5suriace treatment and disposal:
eravlly
pressure
SPRAY IRRiG4TCN CttSSIFrATXW
(check all units that apply)
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lagoons
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septic tanks
4�pump
tanks
5, purnps
ti. sand titters
7. _,,,,,,grease
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6
eillwaler separators
Q. r! disinsection
10. ehemicar addition Ior
nuirienllalgae control
ti. ­spray irrigation of wastewater
Pretreelment of wastewater In excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating
system and will require an operator with on appropriate duel eertificatlon.
L$%NJ APP�ICATiDN/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permil holder)
1. _ Land applicaiion of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATERTF,EATMEN7 FACiLr YC ASSIFjCAT10h1
The lo;!owinZ systema shall be assigned a Class I cJassificalion,nlL ss the Ilow is of a significant quantify of the technology Is
un:r5u=1!y Mnpiex, to require censideralion by the Commission on a case-byta.se brats: (Check If Appropriate)
Seraralw Systems consisting only of physics! separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septi: TankrSand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand Mitts, disinfmlion
and direct discharges
3 Lecoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
Irewmenl for algae or nul14ml control, and dired discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems:
S. GfoundMaler Remeeiaocn, Systems censisling only of purtps, air-srripping, carbon adsorption, disinlection and
disposal;
6—Fish farms wish discharge 1c surfatx waters;
7. t.'a.e: Plant sludge tiand'!ing and baa -wash water treaimant; `
t3, 5ea'oz-' processing consisting al, sue -ening and disposal.
g. Sing`e•taniiy disrharging systems wish the exception o! Aerobic Treatment Units, will bettassified i! permitted alter
July 1, IP93 or ii upon inspection by the Division, 11 is found that the system is nos being edequalely operated or
rnaintzined. SuZ+ systems will be nolilied of the Vass;licalion or reclassifiaalion',�y the Commission. in writing.