WQ0023184_Final Permit_20080902

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
r, William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
.. r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q� 'C Coieen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
September 2, 2008
Brian Wheeler
l 955 1?arringtoI: Point Rd
Chapel Hill. NC 27517
Dear ;vtr. Wheeler:
Subject: Permit No. WQ002318-=
Briar Wheeler,- SFR
Surface Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received July 1.1. 2008, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No, WQ0023184, dated SeE31ember 2, 2008, to Briar.. Wheeler for the continued operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2013, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023184 issued October 22, 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.
Please contact John McCray at [phone] if you need additional information concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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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
Brian Whee�iei°
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and 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 with effluent filter; a distribution box
followed by a 390 square foot (ft'-) gravity dosed subsurface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator, a chlorine
contact chamber with a minimum of 30 minutes contact time; a 2,000 gallon pump tank (with floats set to
provide a minimum net storage of 1800 gallons), a 30 gallon per minute (GPM) pump, high water visual
and audible alarms; an automatic rain shut-off device and soil moisture monitoring device; and
approximately 19,200 ft' of spray irrigation area with three (3) full -circle non -overlapping 3.30 GPM
sprinklers (set 76 feet on center), and all associated piping and appurtenances to serve the Wheeler
residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 9,
2004, 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 January 31, 2009, shall void Permit
No. WQ0023184 issued February 24, 2004 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. 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 uhases and partialjy_certified, you
shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and
shall provide a final certificate of coin letion once the entire ro'ect has been complete . Mail
the Certification to the Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1636.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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

4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
5. The following set -backs shall be maintained:
a. 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b. 150 ;c.t between wetted area and property lines,
c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. 100 feat 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/storagd units and any wells,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 100 feet 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.
6. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .
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 permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
A suitable year round 1-getative cover and leaflitter, in the partially wooded are;.. 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 21.F inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed (].10 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 1' heoler 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.

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 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
SG .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.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover and leaf litter in the partially wooded area 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 irrigation field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 21.8 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.10 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 Wheeler 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.
11. Wastewater treatment units open to the atmosphere shall have restricted access and pump
control panels shall be Iocked.
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 tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to provide
proper chlorination.
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 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.
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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
conditigns 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.
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 with guidance from the Division 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.
$. 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.

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 and operation and
maintenance manual 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 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 22nd day of October, 2004
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023184

Permit No. WQ0023184
September ?, 2008
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,
Prqject Name
Location and Couno
for the Pennittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
obseniation 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.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM JUL 112Q�$
DIN71SION OF WATER QUALITY
Property Owners) (as appearing an the property deed); 19n o %A WIleeler-T
Mailing Address: 19.E-4 /`�r-r;oj-)vo'r.o /<'� (4,a -d A// Nc 275-17_
Facility Address (if different than above): , A `
Disposal Method: o SPEAY IRRIGATION o DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One)
County: aef iLl im Permit No. VJ Q P a ?- 31.8 q
lVe 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 f Iters only].
c. Check one:
e,'�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 must sign this O&M
Agreement
I/W e understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
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