WQ0018482_Final Permit_20010330

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 30, 2001
Mr. George Sowers
Sowers Limited Partnership
11875 North NC Hwy. 150
Winston Salem, NC 27127
Dear Mr. Sowers:
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NORTH CAROL-INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AN[) NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0018482
Sowers Limited Partnership
Triad Academy
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Davidson County
In accordance with your request received December 1, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0018482, dated March 30, 200I, to Sowers Limited Partnership for the continued operation of the subject wastewater
pump and haul activities.
This permit is modified to extend the existing permit to allow Triad Academy sufficient time to get hooked on to
the new sewer system currently being installed to the new Davidson Co. Elementary School next door. This permit gives
Carolina Backhoe and Septic Tank Company the authority to haul wastewater to the Archie Elledge Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Prior to any change in hauler or disposal location, you are required to obtain written approval from the
Winston Salem Regional office.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 1, 2001, shall void Permit No. WQ0018482
issued May 22, 2000, 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. 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 7 R Joshi at [phone] extension 363.
/ WSincer
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Winston Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 "telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL 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
Sowers Limited Partenrship
Davidson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 900 GPD wastewater pump and haul facility to serve Triad Academy on Friedburg Church
Road in Arcadia with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received December
1, 2000, 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 August 1, 2001, shall void Permit No.
WQ0018482 issued May 22, 2000, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in a manner
which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and
other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all tithes.
4. 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
(Division) 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.
5. No type of domestic or commercial wastewater other than that from Triad Academy (Sowers Limited
partnership) shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Sowers Limited Partnership, the City of
Winston Salem, and Carolina Backhoe and Septic Tank Company (or other disposal location and/or hauler
has been approved in writing by the Winston-Salem Regional Office) for the collection, transportation, and
ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is in full force and effect.

7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and take immediate corrective actions,
including those that may be required by this Division.
8. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Archie Elledge Wastewater
Treatment Facility (or other approved disposal site) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities 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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul collection 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 Permittee shall maintain 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
as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or
other permitting authority, upon request.
14. 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 domestic wastewater
collection facilities 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.
15. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee, indicating:
a. date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b. name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c. name of facility receiving wastewater,
d. volume of wastewater removed, and
e. status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted monthly to the Winston-Salem Regional Office on or before the fifteenth
(15) day of the following month.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-water alarm on
all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation.
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19. 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.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-
4600, 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, aerators, compressors,
etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. 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.
22. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the subject pump and haul activities, 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. If this
project is to be -completed in 12hases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the res onsibilit to track further
construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the
entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
23. 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).
Permit issued this thepirtieth day of March, 2001
NORTH, L ROLINALE/,,ROMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0018482

Permit No. WQ0018482
March 30, 2001
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 and County
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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