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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0019332_Final Permit_20010627State 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 June 27, 2001 MR. LARRY HENDERSON, OWNER 9508 WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD HURDLE MILLS, NC 27541 Dear Mr. Henderson: I 1kF.9?F'J NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0019332 Larry Henderson Larry Henderson Spray Irrigation System Single -Family Wastewater Treatment and Spray Irrigation Facilities Orange County In accordance with your application received on November 14, 2000 as well as the additional information received on March 20, 2001, April 17, 2001 and June 15, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019332, dated June 27, 2001, to Larry Henderson 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 July 31, 2006 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. PIease pay particular attention to the monitoring and recordkeeping requirements contained 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 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- 6700. 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 Nathaniel Thornburg at 19) 733-5083, extension 533. Sinc y, % -Kerr T. Stevens cc: Callemyn-Parker, Inc. Orange County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Borth Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SINGLE-FAMILY WASTEWATER 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 Larry Henderson Orange County FOR THE construction and operation of a 480-GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of the following minimum components: a 1,500-gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter; one 420-square foot gravity -dosed sub -surface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator followed by a baffled 210-gallon chlorine contact chamber; a six-foot diameter pump tank with the pump -on and pump -off floats set to provide a minimum dosing volume of 651 gallons, a 8.1-gallon per minute pump, and a high-water alarm light/horn and an automatic rain shut-off device; two 1,200-gallon storage tanks interconnected in series; a 16,471-square foot spray irrigation wetted area with four full -circle, non -overlapping, 73-foot diameter, 2.03-gallon per minute sprinkler heads; and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the four -bedroom Henderson to be built at 9508 Walnut Grove Church Road in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina (36°14' 15", 79°04'30"), with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on November 14, 2000 as well as the additional information received on March 20, 2001, April 17, 2001 and June 15, 2001, and in conformity with the project plans, 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 July 31, 2006 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities, a certification shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed professional engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility 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. 2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 5714700, shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of operation of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours (i.e., from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays). 3. No flow shall be made tributary to the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities until the design engineer has provided the Permittee with a comprehensive description of the treatment and disposal system as well as a guide for both its operation and maintenance. 4. The wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters nor any contamination of groundwater that 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. 5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities. 6. A sanitary tee and effluent filter shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The engineer's certification shall 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-mil thick synthetic liner. The engineer's certification shall serve as proof of compliance with this condition. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank, the pump tank, and the storage tanks to ensure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed 20 gallons per 24 hours per I,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification shall serve as proof of compliance with this condition. 9. The sand media of the surface sand filters shall comply with the Division's sand specifications. The engineer's certification shall serve as proof of compliance with this condition. 10. A rain and/or soil moisture sensor shall be installed to operate in concert with the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities. This sensor shall allow compliance with Condition Il. 4. in that the wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities shall not be dosed when it is raining or when the soil in a condition that will preclude adequate assimilation of the applied wastewater. This automatic control may only be manually overridden in instances of high-water in the pump tank and/or storage tanks. The engineer's certification shall serve as proof of compliance with this condition. l I. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. 12. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the wastewater treatment and/or spray irrigation disposal facilities shall be prohibited. 13. The following buffers shall be maintained by the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities: a. 400 feet between the wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate ownership, b. 150 feet between the wetted area and property lines, c. 100 feet between the wetted area and wells, d. 100 feet between the wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies, e. 50 feet between the wetted area and public right of ways, f. 100 feet between treatment and storage/pump units and wells, and g. 50 feet between treatment and storage/pump units and property lines. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The engineer shall provide the Permittee a copy of the owners manual describing necessary maintenance. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities by the Water Pollution Control System; Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the facilities. The operator shall hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee shall also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the facilities shall visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays; shall properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facilities; and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. Once the facilities are classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the WPCSOCC that designates the ORC within 30 days after the facilities are 50 percent complete. A suitable year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities. 4. irrigation shall not be perforated 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 wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities. 6. The application rate onto the wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 22.83 inches over any 12-month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.28 inches per hour. 7. The wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of these facilities. 8. No type of wastewater other than that from the four -bedroom Henderson Residence 9508 Walnut Grove Church Road in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina (36°14' 15", 79°04'30") shall be sprayed onto wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities. 9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the wetted area of the spray irrigation disposal facilities except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 10. The wetted area of the spray irrigation facilities shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence. 11. The Permittee shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities 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 as the septic tank. b. The tablet chlorination unit 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 irrigation disposal 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 irrigation effluent with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated. e. The time and duration of any manual override of the automatic control function that prevents irrigation in the event of inclement weather and/or when the ground is a condition that will cause runoff shall be maintained. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface waters and groundwater protection shall be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities, as required in Condition 11. 11. 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 Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 571-4700, 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 wastewater treatment facilities incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, emitters, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or the wastewater treatment facilities resulting in a bypass 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 letterform within five 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 4 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal 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 wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal 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 of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. V. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 2. This permit shall only be effective with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities to change ownership or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved and other supporting materials, including a revised "Operation and Maintenance Agreement" and the property deed for the subject property and surrounding properties, as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. Note that, if the subject facilities are to change ownership, a copy of this permit, all approved plans and specifications, final record drawings, as well as all operation and maintenance information and log books shall be conveyed to the new owner at the time of closing. 4. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal 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 Statutes § 143- 215.6A through § 143-215.6C. The issuance of this permit shall not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., Iocal, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 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 shall be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 9. The annual administering and compliance fee shall 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 allowed by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 5 10. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission shall review the adequacy of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation disposal facilities described therein and, if warranted, shall extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Permit issued this the 27th day of June, 2001 NORT CARO7'2'7 ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0019332 Permit No. WQ0019932 June 27, 2001 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final 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 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. 01 7. 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V�a1nuUlCmve \ F J \ cp— : t / lam• /� Y .\ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Name: Larry Henderson Address: 9508 Walnut Grove Church Road City: hurdle Mills State: NC Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation Permit No, Orancre County I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: ZIP: 27541 1. 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 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 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 -inspected monthly. The scum layer shall be removed at the same 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. 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 permit conditions may result in voiding the permit. Signature: Notary Seal Notary Date: l0 Z 7 `00 Date: WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION: NAME OF FACILITY: LARD 11ZA)brrS0n) .SF)p .-�)IOKA v MAILING ADDRESS: _ n_ 8 1nli'LN(/l UA&t%E COUNTY: !� CONTACT PERSON: Jeri+ 4�41RKi2 TELEPHONE: { 91 ) sZ-.3 '�✓'� __ PERMIT NO: Check One: NC WQ HEALTH DP ORC: TELEPHONE: {�) RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: i COLLECTION: 1 BNR? YES NO 2_ 3 4 2 3 4 SPRAY IRRIGATION. 4 SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION PHYSICAL/CHENUCAL GRADE I GRADE II �- RATED BY: REGION:DATE: ` U cy REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1 ! ���- `� EXT: Z Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater_ These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons, storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above shall be subject to additional classification. Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems: Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils. Classification of Pbvsical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater remediation systems. ** Grade I1 Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewater.. This classification includes reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafrltration systems. ** ** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicaUchemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. * * * *** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be subject to addional classification.