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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0023180_Final Permit_20090331NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor THOMAS TILLEY, TRUSTEE TT FARMS TRUST 7213 KENNE Fc DRIVE CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 Dear Mr. Tilley: Division of Water Quality Colleen H. Sullins Director March 31, 2009 Subject: Permit No. WQ0023180 TT Farm Tnts: SFR Surface Drip Irrigation Facility Durham County Dee Freeman Secretary In accordance with your permit renewal request received January, 30. 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0023180, dated March 31, 2009, to TT Farms Trust for the construction and operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities located at 7808 Kennebec Drive, Chapel Hill, NC: 27517. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until Februan, 28, 2014, shall void Permit No. WQ0023180 issued June 28, 2004, 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. An extension shall be requested at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request the Commission will review the adequacy of the facility 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. 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. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Maii Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard. Raleigh. North Carolina 27634 Phone: 919-733-32211 FAX 1: 919-715.0588; FAX 27 919-715.60481 Customer Service: 1-871-623-6743 Internet: www.ncwaterqualb.oro r'i Equal Gpportur-ty', A%rm, +e Ar,unE--oyer One NoT-t ICarc)i1TIa ,.A7ra,'t1 Please contact Michael Rogers at (919) 715-6166 if you need additional information concerning this matter. Sincerely, 0& U� Ocoleen H. Sullins cc: Durham County Environmental Health Department Raleigh Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files (WQ0023180) Notebook Files 2 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ,AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE 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 TT Farms Trust Durham County FOR THE construction and operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 2,000 gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent filter, a 1,000 gallon recirculation tank with one (1) biotube pump, a 20 square foot (f') Advantex — AX20 Filter, an ultraviolet disinfection unit, a 4,000 gallon storage/pump tank with one (1) 16 gallon per minute (GPM) pump and audible/visual high water alarms, one (1) Geoflow headworks hydraulic control unit serving a wetted area of 11,079 ft2 containing 1,846 emitters and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, to serve the TT Fames Trust residence located at 7805 Kennebec Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, pursuant to the application received January 30, 2009, 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 February' 28. 2014, shall void Permit No. WQ0023180 issued June 28. 2004, 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 responsibilil__y 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 Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1617. 2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-4200, 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 surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to 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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility. 5. The installation of the Advantex AX20 Treatment Units must comply with the Grenco Systems, Inc.'s 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 storage/pump tank(s) 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 I O -mil synthetic liner. 8. A sanitary tee andAlter 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 set -backs shall be maintained: a. 100 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate ownership, b. 50 fee: between wetted area and property lines', c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells, d. 50 fc.:t 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, g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and h. 15 foes between wetted area and swimming pools. Some of the set -backs specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste treatment and disposal system. These set -backs are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These set -backs 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 set -backs 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 set -backs 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. 12. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to any structure. 2 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 H, 4 II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREME'!TS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and surface 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 pen -nit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. 3. A suitable year round Ica:' litter shall be maintained over the irrigation area. 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 irrigation field. 6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 25.42 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.33 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 ''arms Trust residence shall be emitted 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. 11. Wastewater treatment units open to the atmosphere shall have restricted access 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. The septic tank effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank. b. The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be cleaned and/or replaced as necessary to ensure proper disinfection. c. 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 drip line, 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. M. 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 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) 791-4200, 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, drip 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. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 858-0358 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. IAV. INSPECTIONS 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 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 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 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. 8. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for the life of the project. 9. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30 days of 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){ 3). 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 315' day of Marci., 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Lx�� �). ut�* `Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0023180 Permit No, WQ00231 S€1 March 31., ?009 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 IN Registration No. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed): '-k'" a Mailing Address: Facility Address (if different than above): A Disposal Method:: o SPRAY IRRIGATION v/DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One) County: _L1 [t -X tw,w,- Permit No. Cl I/We agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: 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 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 filters 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 make 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: All persons (owners) appearing on the legally registered property deed mast sign this O&M Agreement I/We understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit, Owner(s) Signatur Date: — C b Owner(s) Signature(s): — Date: SFR O&M (version 07107) RECEIVED / DENR I DWQ Rq[fifor Prritprlinn SP,,(-,tjon i '' t4 eo ?nnc),