WQ0002096_PRE WQ PERMIT NO. 6115-R3_19880129

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street 9 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor January 29, 1988 R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. A. Steve Pierce
A. S. Pierce and Associates
P. 0. Box 1487
Kernersville, NC 27285
SUBJECT: Permit No. 6115-R3
A. S. Pierce & Associates
Pinewood Manor Rest Home
Spray Irrigation System
Hertford County
Dear Mr. Pierce:
In accordance with your application received February 11, 1987, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. 6115-R3, dated January 29, 1988, to A. S. Pierce and Associates
for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type waste treatment
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1989,
and shn11 be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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 150E of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made, this
permit shall he final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr.
Babette Mckemie, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 170.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Hertford County Health Department:
Washington Regional Supervisor
I?ertnis Ramsey
Pollution Prevention Patin
P.O. Box 27687, Raieo, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

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NORTH CAROLINA.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
A. S. Pierce and Associates
Hertford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 7,500 GPD spray irrigation wastewater system consisting of
• an influent pump station with dual 20 GPM grinder pumps, a 500,000 gallon
stabilization/holding lagoon, a 115 GPM spray pump, a chlorine injection system and
approximately 3.6 acres of irrigation area to serve Pinewood Manor Rest Home with no
discharge to the surface waters of the State, pursuant to the application received
February 11, 1987, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1989,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and shall
void Permit No. 6115R2 dated November 4, 1986.
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, 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.
c3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
14. This permit is not transferable.
5. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are
installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned
. water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters.

i6. In event the faci_Iities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
7. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division.of Environmental Management to
insure surface and groundwater protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
8. The sludge generated form these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
z accordance with General Statute 143.215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
9...A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
10.E Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff.
ll..Dikes shall be constructed so as to prevent surface water runoff from the spray
field.
12.. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facility is
prohibited.
13. 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
k review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and as indicated, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
14. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
,responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator most
hold a certificate of the grade at least equivnlent.to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
,/ 15. Freeboard in the holding lagoon shall not be less than one (1) at any time.
✓ 16. The application rates shall not exceed .6 inches/acre/week.
,/17. The minimum buffer separation from the edge of the wetted area and the Rest Nome
shall be 200 feet.
/18. No wastewater shall be sprayed within 75 feet of'the adjacent property owner's
land.
19. Within 90 days of permit issuance, three monitor wells, one upgradient and two
downgradient, should be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The location
and construction details for these wells should be by approval of the Washington
Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be obtained.
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20. The monitor wells should be sampled initially after construction and thereafter
every March, July, and November for the following parameters.
NO3 pH
Total Ammonia TOC
TDS Chloride
Water Levels
The measurement of water level should be made prior to sampling for the
remaining parameters.
21. The following monitoring schedule for the treatment system shall be submitted
monthly to Mr. Jim Mulligan, Washington Regional Supervisor, Division of
Environmental Management, P. 0. Box 1507 Washington, N. C. 27889, no later than
the end of the following month.
Test & Measurement
Settleable Matter
Residual Chlorine
Flow
pH
Ban, 5-nay, 20 C
Coliform, Fecal
Total Suspended Residue
Ammonia Nitrogen
Location of Sampling Points
Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Influent or Effluent
Measurement Frequency
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
*A minimum chlorine residual of 0.5 PPM shall be maintained at the distribution
system and shall be monitored at the farthest point in the system.
22. The soils and application rates shall be re-evaluated by a recognized soil
scientist and a copy of his recommendations submitted to the Washington Regional
Office at least six months prior to the permit expiration,date.
23. A minimum chlorine residual of 0.5 PPM shall be maintained at the distribution
system and shall be monitored weekly at the fartherest point in the system.
Permit issued this the 29th day of January, 1988.
Permit No. 6115-R3
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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director,114 '
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission