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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG55 General TrCo �QF W AT�h,Q Michael F.Easley,Governor FIL UU I William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources O `C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director T57 Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION July 24, 2006 Mr. David Noxel 290 Knoll Ridge Road Horseshoe, North Carolina 28742 Subject:Wastewater Disposal for Single Family Residences Noxel Property Alternatives and Options Transylvania County Dear Mr. Noxel: Below is the information you requested regarding a permit to discharge wastewater generated at a single-family residence (or a small generator) that does not have a traditional septic tank and distribution field as an option. In order for the_Division of Water Quality to comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0105 (c) (3), all other wastewater treatment and disposal alternatives must be explored prior to considering a discharge option. To obtain a permit to discharge wastewater the following criteria must be met: • A letter addressing the feasibility of connection to an available community sewer (municipal or other) for the proposed site. • A letter from the Transylvania County Health Department describing the suitability or non- suitability of the site for ALL types of wastewater ground adsorption systems. • A letter from a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, which states there is no available surface disposal (spray irrigation or drip irrigation of treated wastewater.) alternative available. (Must be stamped and signed with his / her professional seal.) • A letter of justification from the applicant that no additional adjacent property is available for any of the above types of disposal system. This should be both a financial justification and an environmental justification referencing; ground adsorption, spray irrigation and drip irrigation wastewater systems. Ne rthCarolma ,Xattrrall1l North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 S%vannanoa,NC 23778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/l0%Post Consumer Paper Mr. Noxel July 24, 2006 Page 2 Lastly, any submitted application must include a wastewater system design, which will adequately handle the proposed waste to be generated from the planned residence. As newly constructed wastewater treatment and disposal systems must include a septic tank, primary and secondary (or re- circulating) sand filters, disinfection, and post aeration apparatus. The submitted application must include plans and specifications for the proposed wastewater treatment system. As the Division of Water Quality considers any form of discharge to be the least desirable option, the Asheville Regional Office will only consider an application, which includes all of the above listed materials. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, La y Frost nvironmental Engineer Enclosure �OF W AT tchael F. �yGovernor W .Ross r e�retary r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Regources Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION May 18, 2006 Ms. Anne Wingo Post Office Box 2065 Alpharetta, Georgia 30023 Subject:Wastewater Disposal for Single Family Residences Country Club Road Property Alternatives and Options Transylvania County Dear Ms. Wingo: Below is the information you requested regarding a permit to discharge wastewater generated at a single-family residence (or a small generator) that does not have a traditional septic tank and distribution field as an option. In order for the Division of Water Quality to comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0105 (c) (3), all other wastewater treatment and disposal alternatives must be explored prior to considering a discharge option. To obtain a permit to discharge wastewater the following criteria must be met: • A letter addressing the feasibility of connection to an available community sewer (municipal or other) for the proposed site. • A letter from the Transylvania County Health Department describing the suitability or non- suitability of the site for ALL types of wastewater ground adsorption systems. • A letter from a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, which states there is no available surface disposal (spray irrigation or drip irrigation of treated wastewater.) alternative available. (Must be stamped and signed with his / her professional seal.) • A letter of justification from the applicant that no additional adjacent property is available for any of the above types of disposal system. This should be both a financial justification and an environmental justification referencing; ground adsorption, spray irrigation and drip irrigation wastewater systems. NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone(828)296A500 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opporlunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Ms. Wingo May 18, 2006 Page 2 Lastly, any submitted application must include a wastewater system design, which will adequately handle the proposed waste to be generated from the planned residence. As newly constructed wastewater treatment and disposal systems must include a septic tank, primary and secondary (or re- circulating) sand filters, disinfection, and post aeration apparatus. The submitted application must include plans and specifications for the proposed wastewater treatment system. As the Division of Water Quality considers any form of discharge to be the least desirable option, the Asheville Regional Office will only consider an application, which includes all of the above listed materials. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, La y Frost, CPE E vironmental Engineer Enclosure