WQ0024725_Final Permit_20190603

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
GREGORY AND JENNETTE CRAPPS
714 FERGUSON ROAD
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA 27516
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Crapps:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 3, 2019
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024725
714 Ferguson Rd. SFR
Single -Family Residence
Wastewater Irrigation System
Orange County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received January 7, 2019, and subsequent
additional information received April 15, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0024725 dated
June 3, 2019, to Gregory and Jennette Crapps for the continued operation of the subject single-family
residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become
effective on July 1, 2019 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit).
This permit shall be effective from July 1, 2019 through May 31, 2025, shall void Permit No.
WQ0024725 issued January 14, 2014, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The
Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than December 2, 2024.
Please pay attention to the operation and maintenance requirements listed in Section III for they
may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
The Division has removed the following permit condition since the last permit issuance dated
January 14, 2014:
2014:
➢ Old Condition VI.2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable.
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated January 14,
➢ Condition II.10.- The setbacks have been updated to reflect those required at the time of the
original permit issuance.
➢ Condition III.12. - Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually.
➢ Condition VI.10. —The permit cannot be renewed if the annual fee has not been remitted.
Fff,., _ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
a�q't 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Mr. Gregory Crapps and Mrs. Jennette Crapps
June 3, 2019
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Ranveer Katyal at (919)
707-3661 or ranveer.kat�al@,,ncdenr.go .
Sincerely,
7mda Culpepper, Director
" Division of Water Resources
cc: Orange County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM 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
Gregory and Jennette Crapps
Orange County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) single-family residence wastewater treatment and
irrigation facility consisting of:
a 1,200 gallon septic tank; a 420 square foot (ft2) subsurface sand filter; a chlorine contact chamber; a 4,000
gallon pump tank with a 1.25 horsepower (hp), 13.6 gallon per minute (GPM) pump; a 0.34 acre spray
irrigation area with nine spray nozzles; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the single-family residence at 714 Ferguson Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, with no discharge of
wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 7, 2019, subsequent additional
information received April 15, 2019, and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from July 1, 2019 through May 31, 2025, shall void Permit No. WQ0024725
issued January 14, 2014, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than December
2, 2024. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
2. If a public or community sewage system is or becomes available, the Permittee shall connect to this
system, and shall request rescission of the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation
facilities permitted herein. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0607]
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H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject non -discharge facilities so there is no discharge to
surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the
facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper
operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to assimilate the effluent, the Permittee
shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division required actions, such as the construction
of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
3. The Permittee shall apply treated wastewater effluent at or below the following rates:
Field
1
TABLE 1— APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Parameter
Hourly Rate
Yearly Max
Units
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.09
19.6
inches
[15A NCAC 02T .06050)]
4. The Permittee shall only apply treated wastewater effluent to the following:
TABLE 2 — IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
Field Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acrea a
Dominant
Soil Series
1 Gregory and Jennette Crapps
Orange
35.8847790
-79.1556690
0.34
Or
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
The attached Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be a condition of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall subject the Permittee
to all sanctions under G. S. 143-215.6A, G.S. 143-215.613, and G.S. 143-215.6C for violation of or
failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0604(h)]
The compliance boundary is the property boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or
beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -approved relocation of the
compliance boundary shall be noted in Condition II.4. Multiple contiguous properties under common
ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a single property with regard
to determination of a compliance boundary. [ 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L .0107(i), 02T .0105(h),
G.S. 143-215.1(i), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
7. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any
exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review boundary shall require preventative
action. [ 15A NCAC 02L.0106(d)(1), 02L .0108]
8. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary (i.e., parcel subdivision). [ 15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)]
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9. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The irrigation sites were originally permitted July 14, 2005. The setbacks for spray irrigation sites
originally permitted or modified from February 1, 1993 to August 31, 2006 are as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership:
4001
ii. Each private or public water supply source:
100
iii. Surface waters:
100
iv. Groundwater lowering ditches:
100
v. Surface water diversions (upslope):
100
vi. Surface water diversions (downslope):
100
vii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
viii. Each property line:
150 z,3
ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height:
15
x. Each water line:
10
xi. Each swimming pool:
100
xii. Public right of way:
50
xiii. Nitrification field:
20
xiv. Each building foundation or basement:
15
1 Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
3 Per a setback waiver recorded in the Orange County Register of Deeds, reduced setbacks from
the wetted area to any property line are as follows:
Parcel No.
Deed Book / Page
Setback
Easement
9757373002
6597 / 131
75 feet
75 feet
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
b. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted July 14, 2005. The setbacks for storage
and treatment units originally permitted or modified from February 1, 1993 to August 31, 2006 are
as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership (only 1001
applicable to surface sand filters):
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Each property line: 50 2
vi. Nitrification field: 20
1 Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
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[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as a non -discharge system. [15A NCAC
02T .0600]
2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T
.0117]
3. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal,
allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T
.0608(a)]
4. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Condition 11.4. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(b)]
5. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a
condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(o)]
6. The Permittee shall only irrigate treated effluent from the single-family residence at 714 Ferguson Rd.,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 on the sites listed in Condition IIA. [15A NCAC 02T .0601]
7. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(d)]
8. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities through
lockable treatment units, and fencing around the irrigation sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(i)]
9. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [15A NCAC
02T .1100].
10. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated wastewater from the subject
facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(f)]
11. Pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(n)]
12. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(c)]
13. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and
irrigation system including the following:
a. Inspect the septic tank annually, and pump out solids as needed. Inspect and clean the septic tank
effluent filter annually.
b. Inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g., calcium
hypochlorite) as needed. Swimming pool grade chlorine tablets are not acceptable.
c. Inspect all storage tanks, pumps, and alarms monthly. Remove the floating scum layer in all
pump/storage tanks when pumping the septic tank solids out.
d. Inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the spray heads; that there
are no leaks; that vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater
is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable
odors.
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[15A NCAC 02T .0608]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1'P
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], within
24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
b. Any facility failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
c. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Raleigh Regional Office within five days
of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure
the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater
treatment and irrigation facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(f)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions,
facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the environment,
threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that
includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date
of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T
.0608(e), 02T .0608(f)]
3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities permitted herein
at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized
representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.1(d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-
215.1(d3)]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02T;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
i. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.613, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[I 5A NCAC 02T .0120(c)]
Permit issued this the Yd day of June 2019
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
a?Linda Culpepper, Director
U Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Ma ment Commission
Permit Number WQ0024725
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
DWR . Division of Water Resources
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Division of Water Resources OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FORM: SFRWWIS-O&M 09-18
Permit No. WQ0024725
Permittee: Gregpa and Jennette CrWps (i.e., all deeded property owners)
County: Orange
The Permittee agrees to operate and maintain the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system as
follows:
1. Inspect the septic tank annually, and pump out solids as needed.
2. Inspect and clean the septic tank effluent filter annually. (if applicable)
3. Inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g., calcium hypochlorite) as needed.
Swimming pool grade chlorine tablets are not acceptable. (if applicable)
4. Inspect the ultraviolet disinfection unit weekly. Clean or replace the lamps and quartz sleeves as needed. (if
applicable)
5. Inspect all storage tanks, pumps, and alarms monthly. Remove the floating scum layer in all pump/storage tanks
when pumping the septic tank solids out.
6. Inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks;
that vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running
off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. (if applicable)
7. Inspect the drip irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the drip lines; that there are no leaks; that
vegetative growth does not obstruct the drip emitters; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off
the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. (if applicable)
8. Maintain a set of Division -approved engineering plans and specifications.
9. Pay the required annual fee.
10. Request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than 180 days prior to expiration.
11. Sign and provide a Change of Ownership application to any future owner of the single-family residence wastewater
treatment and irrigation system for their completion and submission to the Division of Water Resources.
We understand
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bove requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
Date:
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All deeded property owners shall sign this Operation and Maintenance Agreement
FORM: SFRWWIS-O&M 09-18 Page I of 1

RECEIVEDINCDE0IDWR
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Non -Discharge
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE WASTEWATER SYSTEM WAIVER
AGREEMENT TO WAIVE SETBACKS AS REQUIRED BY
15A NCAC 02T .0506(a), .0506(b), .0606(a), .0706(a) AND .1006(a)
I Vincent Miller and Marie A. Johnson certify that I am a deeded owner of the property located at:
Address: 4210 Willis Rd. Parcel No.: 9757373002
City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zip Code: __.27516 _ _ County: , Oranl.e
Furthermore, I certify that I am authorized to make decisions regarding this property, and that I do hereby
agree that the setback distances cited below be granted to the Applicant/Permittee listed on the following
page.
© I understand the setback requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02T. For the parcel identified
above, I consent to a reduced setback from 150 feet to 75 feet, thereby allowing the
application of wastewater effluent as near as 75 feet from my property line.
❑ I understand the setback requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02T. For the parcel identified
above, I consent to a reduced setback from feet to feet, thereby allowing the
application of wastewater effluent as near as feet from my residence.
❑ I understand the setback requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02T. For the parcel identified
above, I consent to a reduced setback from feet to feet, thereby allowing the
construction of wastewater treatment and storage units as near as _ feet from my property line.
❑ I understand the setback requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02T. For the parcel identified
above, I consent to a reduced setback from feet to feet, thereby allowing the
construction f wastewater treatment and storage units as near as feet from my residence.
Signature: _ . �... Date:ZO�__-..__ _
FORM: NDWSW 03-17 Page I of 2
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Register of Deeds, orange CO,NC 20190403000057250 S1INS
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ApplicantlPermittee: Ore_aor+ Cra�� xl s and jennette Cra1
Address: 714 Feruson Rd. _ _ _ _ _ Parcel No.: 9757461747
City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zip Code: 27516 County: Orange
NORTH CAROLINA,aM COUNTY
I, SfaMWRYA a Notary Public for __ TURF-+F4/+n County, North Carolina,
do hereby certify that VjNe Eri t M j,LLM __ personally appeared before me this day
and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal, this the jkj day of pVt � . —_, �.
SEAL D'�p-JIARY
SAWqC?�A� C0
of Notary Public
commission expires J"S 2-9 , 2-01 Q
Once notarized, this form shall be recorded at the Register of Deeds in the county or
counties in which the described properties are located. A copy of the recorded
waiver shall be sent to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
FORM: NDWSW 03-17
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