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Mr. Mark Church
Church and Church Lumber Company.
P.O. Box 619
Millers Creek, NC 28651
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0023327
Church and Church Sawmill
New Brown Ford Road Site
Millers Creek
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Church:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Kiimck, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coieen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
December 11, 2003
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In accordance with your application received November 24, 2003 we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0023327, for the operation of a pump and haul disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 11, 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.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
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 North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O.
Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final
and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Steve Mauney
or me at 336n71-4600.
Sincerely,
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Steve Tedder
Regional Supervisor
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Benjamin Thomas, P.E. West Consultants PLLC .aa
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N. C. Division of Water Quality/Water Quality Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 (336) 771-4600 Customer Service
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
Church and Church Lumber Company
Church and Church Sawmill
New Browns Ford Road Site
WILKES COUNTY
FOR THE
operation of a 400 gpd pump and haul system to serve the Church and Church Lumber Company
sawmill at Millers Creek, N-C. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received November 24, 2003, 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 June 11, 2004, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. 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.
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3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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 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 wastewater other than that from the Church and Church Lumber
Company sawmill at Millers Creek, N.C. shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6_ The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Church and Church Lumber
Company, the Town of Wilkesboro and Myers Septic Tank Service Inc. 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 such
immediate corrective action, as 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 Town of
Wilkesboro's Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (336) 771-4600 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 keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
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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 upon request to
the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples.
15. An accurate record of the monthly 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 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 of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone
no. (336) 771-4640, 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 render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, et.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
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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 15 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.
19. 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 facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans
and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
20. 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 15 NCAC 2H. 0205(c)(4).
Permit issued this the 11th day of December 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Steve Tedder
Winston-Salem Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0023327
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Permit No. WQ0023327
December 11, 2003
Engineer's Certification
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
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
-ompliance and intent of the approvcd plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date
(G W A Michael F. Easley, Governor
. William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q 'N� Coleen H. Sullins Director
Nt=r Division of Water Quality
September 26, 2008
3. Michael and Susa-. Woodard
210 Shad Lam
Apex. NC 2?521
Dear 1\117. and <VIs. 'Woodard:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023399
G. Michael and Susan Woodard
SIR
Surface Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
In accordance with your Permit Name/Ownership Change Form received Junc: 10. 2008, and subsequent
Renewal Application and additional 'information received September 10, 2008 we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ002339c), dated September 26, 2008, to G. Michael and Susan VYoodard for the
construction and 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.. 201 shall void Permit No.
WQ0023399 issued April 7, 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 (919) 715-616r if you need additional information concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
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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
G. Michael and Susan Woodard
Chatham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 600 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank, a 528 square foot primary sand filter, a tablet
chlorinator anC, chlorine contact chamber, a 1200 gallon pump tank with a 1,200 gallon emergency
storaac tank, a model 185 Zoeller Company pump operating at approximately 5 gallons per minute, an
approximately 14,52`1 square foot spray irrigation arei and all associated piping and appurtenances, to
serve the G. Michael and Susan Woodard residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received June 10, 2008, and subsequent Renewal Application and additional
information received September 10, 2008, 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 31, 2008, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023399 issued April 7, 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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
tender 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.
2. 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.
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.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
5. The following set -backs shall be maintained:
a, 400 fee: between wetted area and any residence or places.of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b. 15,0 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 100 izct between wetted area and swimming pools.
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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.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS
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
80 .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 coy, er 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 26.2 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.4 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 Wood arcs residence shall be snr v:.d 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.
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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. -rhe tablc. chlorinator, shall be check:,d evory week, Tablct., small be add:;d .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 sera
head(s), 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.
III. 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 11(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, spray head., 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) 858-0368 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.
IV. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
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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
1. 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.
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.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforccment 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.
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Permit issued this the 260' day of September, 2008
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023399
Permit No. WQ0023399
September 26, 2008
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, as a duly re<aistered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the constructions of
the project,
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Project Name
Location and County
for the Pernuttee 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
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OGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
SAP �� DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed): G. Michael and Susan Woodard
Mailing Address: 210 Shad Lane, Apex. NC 27523
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Facility Address (if different th above:
Disposal Method: VSPRAY IRRIGATION o DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One)
County: Chatham Permit No. W 0023399
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 falters only].
c. Check
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 Peimittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to S25,000 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
I1We understand the above re irem nts d agr e to these terms as part of the issued permit.
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