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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014589_Final Permit_20081128Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Novetliber 28, 2008 MIKE PITTARD AND TOM I.O'V�, E 125 FRISSELI, DRWE WHITSF',TT, NC' 27377 Dear Mr. Pittard and Mr. Lowe: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Subject: Permit No. WQ0014589 Mikc Pittard and "i om Low:: SFR Surface Spray Irrigation Facility Caswell County In accordance with your application received September 18, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0014589 dated NoNembel- 28, 2008, to Mire Pittard and Tom Lowe for the continued operation of the subject single-family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities located at 6354 NC Flw,., 86 South, Yancei rille, NC 27379, This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ0014589 issued September 15, 2005, 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. Note: Upon sale of this property, another change of ownership request shall be submitted in accordance with Condition V, 3. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Michael Rogers at (919) 715-6166. Sincerely, r I.— COhenl� Sullins, Director cc: Caswell County Environmental Health Department Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit LAU Files f APS Central Files Nne orrthCarolina �QIX#Cli��lf Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Internet: http://h2o.enr,state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh. NC 27604 Fax (919) 715-0588 1-877-623-6748 Fax (919)715-6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycledf10% Post Consumer Paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH 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 Mike Pittard and Tom Lowe Caswell County FOR THE continued operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, a 330 square -foot subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 45 gallon chlorine contact chamber, two (2) 1,000 gallon storage/pump tanks, approximately 12,000 square -feet of spray irrigation area, and all associated piping and appurtenances to serve the Mike I'ittard.iTom Lowc Residence located at 6354 NC HNA•y 86 South, Yanceyville, NC 27379, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 18, 2008, 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 October 31, 2013, shall void Permit No. WQ0014589 issued September 15, 2005, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The surface 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 (Division), 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 sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications. 4. 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. 5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 6. The following buffers shall be maintained: wQ4o 14589 Page 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. 100 feet between wetted area and any swimtnittzg pool.., f. 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways, g. 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and h. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines. Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this 'Oaste 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. 7. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to any structure. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray 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. A suitable year round vegetative cover of elm wr and fescuL: 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. 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 exc.:,_d 0.09 inch.., per hour. 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 Mike Pittard and Tom Lowe Residence shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area. 9. 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. WQ0034589 Page 3 11. Wastev, €ter treatmen, units open to the atmomliere shall have restricted accwss 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. b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be: added to provide proper chlorination, 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 heads, 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 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, 11 for a minimum of five years. This information shall be provided to the Division upon request. Noncompliance Notification. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000 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 beads, 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 (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 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. WQ0014589 Page 4 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. 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 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. 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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within 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 2T .0105(e)(2). 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 28" day of Novemb;:r 2008 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Co een H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0014589 WQ0014589 Page 5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed) /77 r. Mailing Address: lekr �r—,13'=c' l( �— - !,- .I`r }, At, c: :�L`73 -77 Facility Address (if different than allove): 63:� �- d` �� Y4,, C �� r���'�%� C. � `RRTGQ 7.3"i � Disposal Method: & SPRAY 1ATION o DRIP IRRIGATION (.Check One} County: C r'r%-� (f Per mit No. VJ ce p C' J` o"F IrWe agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: 1. The Permttee 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 effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank, b. The sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (6) months and any vegetative growth shall be removed by hand [accessible sand f hers only], c, Check one: o The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week, Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper chlorination. o The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be cleaned and/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection. d. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall be removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is pumped out, e. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to mare certain of proper operation, that vegetative growth does not interfere with the system inspection or operation, that the soil is assimilating 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 $25,000 per day. 3. Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations Will require evacuating the dwelling and may void the permit. NOTE: Alt persons (owners) appearing on the legally registered property, deed must sign this 0&M A4reement I/We understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit. r l Owner(s) Signature(s):/� ` Date: +� Owner(s) Signatures): —1 � � Date: 7 00" RECEIVCD 1 I=NR , DWO. sFR o&M (version 07107) Aquife, Protection Section