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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0021351_Final Permit_20020828&A�6�6 FW ATF Michael F. Easley, GovernorqWilliam. G. Ross ]r., Secretary �[ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality August 28, 2002 Mark Kloefkorn 202 Draymore Way Morrisville, NC 27560 Subject: PERMIT NO. WQ0021351 Mark Kloefkorn Single Family Drip Irrigation Facility Wake County Dear Mr. Kloefkorn: In accordance with your request received April 22, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0021351, dated August 28, 2002, to Mark Kloefkorn for the construction and operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and drip irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until July 31, 2007, 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, 6711 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- `6714. Unless such demands are trade 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 Michelle Barnett at (919)f733-5083 extension 544. Sincerr , Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Wake County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcetnent Unit Jerry Dalton, Dalton Engineering & Associates, PA Water Quality Centra] Files NDPU Files Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usindpu N5 ENR 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 DENR Customer Service Center Telephone 1 800 623-7748 An Equal opportunity Action Employer 50%n recycled/10% 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 Mark Iloefkorn Wake County FOR THE construction and operation of a 480 GPD drip irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, a 144 square foot dual bed pressure dosed surface sand filter (each 72 ftz) with a 3.3 gpd/ft2 design loading rate, UV disinfection, a 4,000 gallon storage/pump tank to deliver 240 gallons per dose at 20 GPM @ 155' TDH with high water alarm, and a 12,960 square foot fenced drip irrigation area (3 zones) to serve the Kloefkorn residence, and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 22, 2002, 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 July 31, 2007, 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. 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 com Ietion once the entire project has been com Ieted. 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) 571-4700, 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. The drip 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 there 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 H. required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), 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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility. 5. The sand media of the dual bed pressure dosed surface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications. The Engineer's Certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met. 5. 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 mil synthetic liner. 8. A sanitary tee and filter 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 Division. 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 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. 12. The pump tanks shall have functional high water audible and visual alarms. The name and number of an emergency contact shall be posted in a conspicuous location. 13. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when wastewater application is not appropriate in accordance with Condition 11(4) of this permit. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS I. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2 2. Upon classification of the facility 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 wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must 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 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 15A NCAC 8G.0202. ' G.0202._ Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the WPCSOCC which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. A suitable year round vegetative cover of Fescue shall be maintained (or leaf litter in wooded areas). 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 drip field. b. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 21.9 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.37 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 Kloefkorn 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 drip irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence. 11. 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 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. c. The drip system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the driplines proper operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper drip 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 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: 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, emitters, 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. 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. 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. 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 exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 213.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 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. 8. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 9. 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 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 28th day of August, 2002 J NORTH OLINA E - MENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 1_7Xf I L-� Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0021351 G Permit No. WQ0021351 August 28, 2002 ENGI'iV'EER'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 Pernnittee 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. 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NON DISCHARGE BR PAGE 02102 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT S STEM DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY i Address- Disposal Method: SPRAY fRR1GATION Countx-; LUA Pcrmit No. I agree to operate and maintain the wastcwater treatmcttt system as follows: 1) The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatmer s}stem including, but nor limited to, the following items: a) The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed. The eF#lut checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank. b) Check one: D The tablet chlorinator shall be checked ever; week. Tablets shall be added sr proper chlorination. 3/The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be -checked every Week. The lamp shal a.ndlor replaced to ensure proper disinfection. c) The storage, pump_ and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum laye removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is pumptel out. d) The irrigation systern shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper opera) %'egetatrvc 2rOW[h does not interfere with the system inspection or operation, that assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no c odors are being generated. Fai lure of the Permitter to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to S' 3) Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface- or groundwate will require evacuating the dwelling and may void tate permit. I understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit. 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