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NCG551457_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018
d Water Resources Environmental_ Qual ity October 17, 2017 Mr. Jerry Childers 7100 Canterway Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 l I,tOrLo. verER nor MICHAEL S. REGAN. Secretary S.:JAY M MERMAN Director SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Wastewater Treatment System NPDES Permit NCG551457 Stanly County, NC Dear Mr. Childers On October 9, 2017, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted a compliance inspection at the subject residency.. This inspection_was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation In pect on (CEI) to insure compliance with permit requirements and conditions: Enclosed with-inspectionreport. is a copy of Technical Bulletin and General Permit NCG550.0.00.for your reference. As noted.in the subject. inspection, it is required thatahe permittee retain effluentsampling records for a period of three (3) years and septic pump out records for a period of five (5) years. At the time of inspection treatment works appeared to be well maintained and operated. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory;however, should -you have any questions, or questions regarding this inspection, please do not hesitate to contact myself or. -Roberto Scheller at (704) 235-2204 or. roberto.scheller@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely,. W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosed - cc: Sid.Gaskins (ORC) email: sid@watermanagementnc.net. Wastewater Branch File ---�>—Notning Cnnmpares�___ . State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 161.1 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North -Carolina 27699-1611 919-707-9000 Za y r United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 2MO OMB No. 2040-0057. Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 '. Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector _ Fac Type 1 IN 1 2.15 1 3 I NCG551457 I11 12 17/10/09 17 18 i 2 i 19 i s I 201 I 2111 I I I 1 I I I I II 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 1 1 1 I I r6 I Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 70I, I 71 LI I 72 i N � 73I I 174 761 I I I I I I I80 LJ L_I I I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:17AM 17/10/09 1w08/01 24924 Strand Drive 24924 Strand Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Data Albemarle NC 28001 11:25AM 17/10/09 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other -Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jerry W Childress,7100 Canterway Dr Charlotte NC 28227/Owner// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During 'lnspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roberto Schaller MRO WQ//252-946-6481/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560=3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 11 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCG551457 121 17/10/09 17 18 lCl- Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Age# Permit: NCG551457 Owner - Facility: 24924 Strand Drive inspection Date: 10/09/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑. MEI application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑M ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Copy of NCG550000 Permit is enclosed with this inspection. Record Keeping . Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ .❑ M ❑ Page# 3 1 Permit: NCG551457 Owner - Facility: 24924 Strand Drive Inspection Date: 10/09/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluafion Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: Records were not avalible for review at time of inspection. Please be advised that in accordance with your permit conditions Part II, Section D. 6. 'Records Retention" The permittee shall maintain analytical analyses for a period of three (3) years from date of sampling Sewage sludge disposal records shall be retained for a period of at least five (5) years It was note that a new operator °iid Gaskins of Water Management, has taken over operations of subject treatment unit. The permittee should retain copies of all required Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS; MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual "alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Septic tank is pumped on an as -needed basis. Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Treatment unit was not discharging at time of inspection. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA.NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 pm� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Dr. Charlotte, NC 28227 Dear Mr. Childress: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary November 25, 2014 Subject: Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Wastewater Permit No./Certificate of Coverage NCG551457 Compliance Evaluation Inspection A compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the wastewater treatment system that serves your single family residence (SFR) was conducted on July 17, 2014. Enclosed is a copy of the CEI. Overall the facility appeared in good operational condition and well maintained. The report should be self-explanatory. Please note that Part I, Section A, page 3 has a table of the parameters that should be analyzed for annually. I appreciate the report submitted by Mr. Larry Thompson. Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the NCG550000 general permit and a technical bulletin that can provide you with operational guidelines and permit requirements. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit or this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)-663-1699. Attachments: CEI-Report (BIMS) NCG550000 General Permit Technical Bulletin 5/24/10 Cc: MSC-1617 Central Files MRO files- Childress SFR Barbara Sifford Technical Consultant Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office — NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Mooresville, North Carolina 28155 Phone:704-663-16991 Internet: www.ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper WA L NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Dr. Charlotte, NC 28227 Dear Mr. Childress: com John E. Skvarla, III Secretary November 25, 2014 Subject: Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Wastewater Permit No./Certificate of Coverage NCG551457 Compliance Evaluation Inspection single family residence (SFR) was conducted on July 17, 2014. Enclosed Overall the facility appeared in good operational condition and well maintained. n that serves your a copy of t e CEI. The report should be self-explanatory. Please note that Part I, Section A, page 3 has a table of the parameters that should be analyzed for annually. I appreciate the report submitted by Mr. Larry Thompson. Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the NCG550000 general permit and a technical bulletin that can.. provide you with operational guidelines and permit requirements. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit or this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)-663-1699. Attachments: CEI-Report (BIMS) NCG550000 General Permit Technical Bulletin 5/24/10 Cc: MSC-1617 Central Files MRO files- Childress SFR i Barbara Sifford Technical Consultant Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office — NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Mooresville, North Carolina 28155 Phone: 704-663-1699\ Internet: www.ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmalive Action Employer —Made in part by recycled paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NCG551457 I11 121 14/07/17 I17 18 I C J 19 L G j 201 I" 211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----Reserved-------- 67 70IJ 71 I I 72 LL_I ti j 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I I8O I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date - Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:OOPM 14/07/17 13/08/01 24924 Strand Drive 24924 Strand Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Albemarle NC 28001 01:30PM 14/07/17 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jerry W Childress,7100 Canterway Dr Charlotte NC 28227/Owner// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Barbara Sifford Division of Water Quality//704-663-1699 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCG551457 I1 12I 14/07/17 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCG551457 Owner - Facility: 24924 Strand Drive Inspection Date: 07/17/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: no special conditions apply to the permit it is a standard SF discharge system. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records'maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M Page# 3 Permit: NCG551457 Owner - Facility: 24924 Strand Drive Inspection Date: 07/17/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: System is designed for 360 gpd for the three (3) bedroom home. A 1500 -gallon septic tank. with filter and one E-Z treat treatment pod with a 1000 gallon recirculation tank. UV disinfection prior to discharge: Analytical results from 10/21/14 indicate compliance with permit limits. Results in file in MRO submitted by Larry Thompson for Mr. Childress. Page# 4 Permit: NCG550361 Inspection Date: 10/05/2017 Disinfection -Tablet Owner -Facility: 2581 Essex Drive Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations &Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 5 J KA W Labo>.aarieg, 1121 kLwy 24/27 W . _ . Ml(jlIl£j,1VOtt1 CBTOItIa 281 Tel;(704} 888 1 Z 11 fax (TU4) $88 l 51 F Cl�enkIll acr~y fillompson: Date 127- I4 Th�itn�san:;E�vtrozunential ;Oroter �d 141Q�1'A PQ.Box =41 Mxdjand�IVC 281U'�, Project:: Wane Water -iColCecf Date:== to/2112E�`I�; �ocagiar JerryCh�ldre�s ColCeci'Time� 1A3S,AA REP�R. TCPlG, ABIALYSIS SAfVfPLE-# `PARAR,aiETER RESULT' UNIT-9' gTI HOQ . i.1l�I1T MATE': 1g1,62103-01 mtnbma �di#rogen 0 9f mg/i. 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Local n o 'o Qn , " in S es ' � t.aa Log a� -Time lb n . —777 r I s , `L - {„':1•+t 4,. c, � f � � �� ��C`3 ,�-u, " !�' �„ 'fix �— , , j( Y `km " Io- -24 t, r _ r Y - I W-�Wu� z a � 1 7 WOOM mi 1 i � Kim C „( 1 T��11� 4 1 tkl-,fir J WAT�iQ Q� QG Michael F. Easley, Governor State of North Carolina O� William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources _ Coleen H. Sullins, Director . Division of Water Quality Burdette Land Consulting, Inc. Mr. Matt Burdette 10212 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27615 • - Dear Mr. Burdette: January 9 2009 JAN 1 c 2009 DWQ-SL1'r C1rCE) on Subject: Update to General Permit Application NPDES General Permit NCG551457 Jerry Childress Property Stanley County After further review with the Moorersville Regional office it has been established that this permittee can only 'apply for. the existing 3 bedroom room capacity. The capacity compliance has already been discussed with the owner. This addresses item 5 in the Divisions December 30, 2008 letter and requires no further action. The remaining items in the December 30, 2008 still need to be addressed. If you have questions concerning this application or general permit, please call Ron Berry at (919) 807- 6403 or by email at ron.berry@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Ron Berry Eastern NPDES Program cc: �Glooresville=Regi'onaLOffice/ Samar Bou-Ghazale Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Central Files NPDES Unit Division of Water Quality, Point Source Branch Telephone (919) 807-6300 NonrthCarolina 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina - 27699-1617 P FAX (919) 807-6495 oAhCar l i 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 On the Internet at http.V1h2o.enr.state.nc:.us ff An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 1 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Na ,,ral )Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins "t' Governor Director February 19, 2009 Mr. Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Subject: General Permit No. NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551457 Jerry Chidress Property 24924 Strand Drive Stanly County Dear Mr. Childress: Dee Freema Secretary General Permit Coverage. In accordariee with your application for discharge, the Division is forwarding herewith the subject Certificate of Coverage to discharge under the subject state-NPDES general permit.. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently. amended). The following information is included with .your permit package: • A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility • A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000 • A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000 • Engineer's Certification to be completed and returned. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. This Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management. Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. As part of the E-Z system purchase, a maintenance service contract is included which provides routine inspection, cleaning, and replacement of defective UV components by a certified operator. Page 1 of 2 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-64951 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http: / 1 h2o.state.nc.us I An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer One NofthCarolina Naturally Authorization to Construct Permit. In accordance with your application for discharge, the Division is also authorizing the construction of a 360 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of a 15 cuft collection tank, a 2 HP Zoeller 820 Grinder lifting pump with auto controls or equivalent, a 1,500 gallon septic tank with 24 inch access risers, a 1,000 gallon recirculation tank with 24 inch access risers, a '/2 HP Sta-Rite D series submersible pump with auto controls or equivalent, a 1.80 cuft E-Z treatment pod with media and internal piping, a 19.6 cuft vault, a dual lamp UV disinfection system E-Z UV Purifier Model 1000 with auto controls, all connecting piping and electrical to safely operate the system, a 18 sgft rip rap aeration outlet for erosion control protection with a discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary to the Pee Dee River, classified WS-IV, B, CA waters in the Yadkin River Basin. All elbow piping must be of the long sweeping type. It is recommended that cleanouts be installed between the lifting station and septic tank at the transition points, elbows, as well as any transition point in the 4 inch gravity line. This system must be at least 10 feet from the dwelling and property lines and at least 100 feet from water supply wells on and off the site. The system must also be constructed and located above a 100 year. flood. This Authorization to Construct permit is issued in accordance 'with Part III, Paragraph 2 of NPDES Permit No. NCG550000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NCG550000. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. . The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/ 663-1699, 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 office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, an Engineer's Certification must be received certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, the Certificate of Coverage, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four .(24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The Engineer's Certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. Mail the completed Engineer's Certification to the NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. NPDES Permit Contact. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of this permit, please contact Ron Berry at telephone number 919/ 807-6403 or email ron.berry@ncmail.net. Sincerely, f ; Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files NPDES General Permit Files f Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Stanly County Health Department ` DEH Page 2 of 2 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG551457. GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000 TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North- Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Jerry Childress is hereby authorized to construct and operate a wastewater treatment facility consisting of a lifting station, a septic tank, a recirculation tank, a E-Z pod treatment tank, dual UV lamps, rip rap aeration, associated appurtenances, and maintenance service contract, and with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility located at the Childress Property 24924 Strand Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 Stanly County to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to the Pee Dee River, classified WS-IV, B, CA waters in the Yadkin River. Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit NCG550000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 19, 2009. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect until the General Permit expires July 31, 2012. Signed this day February 19, 2009. Coleen H. Sullins, Director . F Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission J: NCG551457 Discharge dF A. It io. 3.� 5 f3 ryup 7bL USGS Quad: F18SE Morrow Mt., NC Latitude: 35' 19'52.3" N Stream Class: WS-rV, B, CA Longitude: 80' 4'41.8" W Subbasin: 03-07-08 Receiving Stream: UT to Pee Dee River Facility Location Childress Residence 24924 Strand Dr Northl Stanly County 1�� SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No To: Western NPDES Unit Surface Water Protection Section Attention: Ron Berry .Date: February 6, 2009 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Stanly NPDES Permit No.: NCG551457 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION Permittee Address: Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 2. Date of investigation: February 03, 2009 Facility Address: 24924 Strand Drive Stanly County 3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer II 4. Person contacted and telephone number: Matt Burdette, Consultant (919) 841-9909 5. Directions to site: From Mooresville travel NC-152 to intersection with US 52. Turn right on US 52 and travel to the intersection with Hwy 73 (East Main Street) in Albemarle. Turn right on Hwy 73 (East Main Street) and travel approximately 2 miles to the intersection with NC Hwy 24-27-73 East. Continue. on NC Hwy 24-27-73 East _approximately 6 miles to the intersection with Strand Drive. Turn left on Strand Drive and look for 24920 Strand Drive located on the right. C•. 7 Discharge point(s): Latitude: USGS Quad: Morrow Mountain, NC 35' 19' 52" Longitude: 800 04' 41" Receiving. stream or affected surface waters: UT to Pee Dee River a. Classification: WS-IV, B; CA b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030708 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving water is the Pee Dee River (Lake Tillery). The area downstream is rural with agriculture being the primary use. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.00036 MGD (Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity: New facility. Page Two C. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing facility is a failed septic system. e. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The proposed E-Z treatment system will consist of the following: septic tank, recirculating media filter, ultra -violet disinfection and rip -rap post aeration. f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A 2. Treatment plant classification: Class I PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: The E-Z Treat system is to be operated by the company selling the unit. 2. Important SOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an SOC nor is one being considered at this time. 3. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: (Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated): 4. _ Spray Irrigation: The site is a 0.88acre lot and does not meet the setbacks required for a spray or surface drip system. 5. Connection to a sewer system: The closest sewer system is approximately ten miles from the residence. The cost to connect to the sewer system is approximately $608,000.00 according to Burdette Land Consulting, Inc. PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Permittee, Jerry Childress has'applied for a permit to discharge at his residence located at 24924 Strand Drive in Stanly County. The existing septic system has failed and the remaining property on his parcel is not suitable for a sub -surface system. This application include a letter from the Division of Environmental Health stating that the soil at the site owned by Mr. Childress is not suitable for sub -surface sewage treatment and disposal system. A site investigation revealed that the site is in compliance with the Division's buffer requirements. The owner was informed to either remove the existing failing septic tank from the site or to pump it out and fill it with stone or sand. Pending review and approval by the Western NPDES Program Unit, it is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested. Signature of Report r er Date Water Quality Real Supervisor D tf tt . , . •�t �. , i 4 ti � _/r f J '1 ri t., 1 � •I { ' -�� \ � ^r 1 31 'ti � t {•`,. �i r � -}' `� ..,`` iS\ •,j 'y, - ,. '-•,. �yl �' V�' � � �h. � - '� Sri . 6 -_� rI i /..�! -) - �� r ��i ! �1 t . G� �•✓ )�`� � !1 � / t. / iy4 ��I "..�! t r /� r r.� y /'. f ?r / }/r.4. ' -::f ,;.'}J- ���� i^' t /!�• Y/ - ! r s/`r'J �-/i � ���� r1 / .F•, 'i iI �C I� � � i�. t i. 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DRAWN BY: TMB MORROW MT 10212 Creedmoor Road - Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 CHK'D BY: JAB • Telephone (919) 841-9977 —Fax (919) 841-9909 FIGURE #: 1 S PROJECT #: 8243 ' Y '`• Y "F O�OF.WATE�QPG Michael F. Easley, Governor v� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary > . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality JERRY-CH.ILDRESS December 16, 2008 7100 CANTERWAY DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC 28227 Subject: Acknowledgement of New Permit Application Permit# NCG551457 Facility: 24924 Strand Drive Stanly County Dear Mr. Childress: The Division of Water Quality NPDES acknowledges receipt of your permit application, with the check payment and supporting materials on December 15, 2008. This application package has been assigned the number listed " above and will be reviewed by Ron Berry. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a Staff Report from the Mooresville Regional Office. The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests. Please note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 - 90 days after receipt of a complete application. To check on the status of an application, please visit httL)://h2o.enr.state..nc.us/bims/Reports/repo.rtsPermits.html. If you have any questions, please contact Ron Berry at 919-807-6403, or via e-mail at ron.berry@ncmail.net. If the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT. Sincerely, / curie Singleton NCDENR NPDES Point Source Branch cc: Central File o_oresville Regional -Office; Surface Water Protection'j NPDES Vnit File NCG551457 DEC 18 2008 e rface Water Pra10C a n One Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.nc.state.us/ndpu NOrthCarOlina 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Bahl allt� Telephone (919) 807-6300 Fax (919) 807-6492 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper N .w E� BURDETTE LAND CONSULTING, INC. 10212 Creedmoor Road - Raleigh, North Carolina 2761.5 Telephone (919) 841-9977 — Fax (919) 841-9909 S December 12, 2008 NCDENR — Division of Water Quality NPDES Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 DEC 15 2008 RE: NPDES Notice of Intent DENR - WATER OUALITY 24924 Strand Drive, Albemarle, Stanly County . POINT SOURCE BRANCH BLC Project #: 8243 I-1 To Whom It May Concern: Attached please find three copies of plans and specifications for a surface discharge system planned for an existing three bedroom single-family home located at 24924 Strand Drive near Albemarle in Stanly County, North Carolina. The package includes a completed Notice of Intent application for coverage under NCG550000 for single-family domestic units. The proposed new system consists of installation of a lift station with an on -demand grinder pump, pretreatment (septic tank), treatment (re -circulating filter), UV disinfection, and final disposal provided by gravity flow from the UV disinfection to a rip -rap disposal pad. Details of the treatment system are shown on the attached plans. The site consists of a 0.88 acre lot and does not meet the setbacks required for a spray or surface drip system. The nearest municipal wastewater collection system is the Stanly County system. - The' closest connection is approximately ten miles from the residence. The cost to connect to the county system is. estimated to be a minimum of $ 608,000. This estimate uses a cost to construct a force main for this distance of $10/foot and a cost for a, pump station of $80,000 (minimum). If you have any questions or comments regarding this application, plans, or specifications, please contact us by phone at (919) 841-9977. Sincerely, BURDETTE LAND CONSULTING, INC. Matt Burdette Environmental Specialist DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES,INC. ®���eeooe ,rsA®�e m ? ti a� w Keith M. Roberts, P. E. ° ; SEAL (seal) o ; a 023728 10 - F,���ygePpaexIsOeO SPECIFICATIONS -•: INITIAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF 3-BEDROOM NPDES SINGLE FAMILY SURFACE DISCHARGE WASTEWATER SYSTEM SERVING 24924 Strand Drive — Albemarle, NC 28001 PREPARED BY: Matt Burdette RECEIVE-D BURDETTE LAND CONSULTING, INC: 10212 Creedmoor Road IEC 15 Raleigh, NC 27615 BLC Project #: 8243 DENR • WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH REVIEWED BY: Keith M. Roberts; P. E. DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. 1401 Aversboro Road Garner, NC 27529. 91 /'Y,� a10, ®�® hs �p 023728 100 �1 e 0 CO fie+, ®gym^ 00 *0ee a�e�,��d�eo80e D'$,�L��® 24924 Strand Drive Table of Contents Notice of Intent Application ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agent Authorization ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- - -- USGS7Q10 ----- -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- Stanly County / State Denial Letters ------------------------------------------------------------------- System Specifications & Recommendations ---------------------------------------------------------- Control Panel Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Recirculation Pump Specifications ---------------------------------------- Grin der Pump Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attachments USGS Location -Map Site Plan. Pretreatment Details 'r . .. ..... Lift, Stffiorfi,�Dis' 2.-, ec'-tio"n' and Disposal Details }'. '! t 0110 T, 7 Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 4 •6 9 10 15 13 27 1 2 3 4 MWA ' • Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section -NCDENR National -Pollutant Discharge Elimination System No CaaOu_ DEPARTMEM of ENVIRONwexrnnoNarut�ResouRCesmm-NOTICE OF INTENT.- NCG550000 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year.. Month I Da Certificate of Covera e .4S1 Check #. Amount-, v2 Permit Assi taed to i A, t: U National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit NC[G'350009: §t ble Family Domestic Units and/or facilities discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater and similar point source discharges D PI WATE? 0. UALITY (Please print or type) ` Re io i conttaa t PI ote: This application will be returned if you have not met with a. i Oi N 0 " e Cpaf' ntatnt�6 ppropriate regional office): Please list the NCDENR Regional Office representative(s) with whom you have met: Name: Samar Bou-Ghazale (multiple phone calls) Date: - 11/24/08 2) Mailing address of owner/operator: Owner Name Jerry Childress Street Address 7100 Canterway Drive City Charlotte State North ZIP Code 28227 Carolina Telephone No. (Home) (704) 576-7949 (Work) ( ) * Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed 3) Location of facility producing discharge: Street Address 24924 Strand Drive City Albemarle State North ZIP Code 28001 -Carolina County Stanly Telephone No. (704) 576-7949 4) Physical location information: Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). From Albemarle take NC Hwy 24-27-73 east to Strand Drive turn left, site is located approximatly 2.3 miles north of Hwy 24 5) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following: ® New or Proposed (system not yet constructed) ❑ Existing (system fully constructed); If previously permitted by local or county health department, please provide the permit number and issue date ❑ Modification (existing system with proposed changes); please describe the nature of the modification: Page 1 of 3 07/07 NCG550000 N.O.I. a) Amount of wastewater to be discharged: Number of bedrooms 3 x 120 gallons per bedroom = 360 gallons per day to be permitted. b) Type of facility producing waste (please check one): ❑ Primary residence ❑ Vacation/second home ® Other: currently second residence, but will be primary residence'after renovations are complete : -- 7) Please check the components that comprise the wastewater trea1tmpprrnt system: ® Septic tank El Dosing tank ®Recirculating.safld-filter(s) ❑ Primary sand filter ❑ Secondary sand filter ® Other form of disinfection UV ❑ Chlorination ❑ Dechlorination 8) Receiving waters: ® Post Aeration (specify type) Rip Rap Pad a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility wastewater discharges end up in? . UT to Pee Dee River b) Stream Classification (if known): WS-IV, B;CA 9) Application Requirements: Applications for new/proposed facilities (unbuilt) should include the following: ❑ An original letter and two (2) copies requesting a general permit and Authorization to Construct (ATC). ❑ A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent application. ❑ A check or money order for the permit fee of $60.00 made payable to NCDENR. ❑ Letter from the county health department evaluating the proposed site for all types of ground absorption and innovative non -discharge systems. Document the repair potential of the failed system. ❑ An evaluation of the possibility of connecting to a regional sewer system (approximate distance & cost to connect). ❑ A 7Q10'flow estimate at the proposed wastewater discharge point from the US Geological Survey (919- 571.-4000) ❑ Three sets of plans and specifications of proposed treatment system. Please note that a Professional Engineer (P.E.) will be required to certify all new systems. ❑ The following setbacks must be met for all new facilities (15A NCAC 02T .0506(b)). o Any private or public water supply source -100 ft o Surface Waters - 50 ft o Any habitable residence under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of project site -100 ft o Any property line - 50 ft o Any well with exception of monitoring wells - 100 ft Applications for existing (permitted or unpermitted) facilities Applications for existing (permitted or unpermitted) facilities reauiringmodifications should include the following: ® An original letter and two (2) copies requesting a general permit (if the system is unpermitted) and/or an Authorization to Construct (ATC). ® A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent Application. ® A check or money order for the permit fee of $60.00 made payable to NCDENR' (not required for currently permitted systems). 2 . r Received 12 12 2008 09:45 Dec •12` 08 09:42a JERRY W CHILDRESS 704 536 7520 p.2 NCO550000 N.O.I. ® A check or money order for the permit fee of $60.00 made payable to •NCDENR (not required for currently permitted systems). ® Three sets of plans and specifications. of the proposed treatment system. Please note that a Professional Engineer (P.E.) will be. required to certify all modifications other than the addition or chlorination/dechlorination. ® Invoice showing the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 12 months (only when existing septic tank will be used) Applications for existing (unpermitted) facilities with no proposed modifications should include the following: ❑ An original letter and two (2) copies requesting a general permit. ❑ A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent Application. ❑ A check or money order for the permit fee of $60.00 made payable to NCDENR. ❑ Invoice showing the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 12 months 10) Additional Application Requirements: a) If a consulting engineer is submitting this application: ® Please include documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer (or firm) has been designated an authorized representative of the applicant. ® Final plans for the treatment system must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped - "Final_ Design - Not released for construction". ® Final specifications for all major treatment components must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed. 11) Certification: I certify. that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: ;e 1. 1 { I Q> k �9 S Title: 0( (Date Signed) North Carolina General Statute 143 215.6 b (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, .record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies; tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months; or by both. (18 U_S_C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Mail package to; NPDES Permitting Program Division of Water Quality . Page 3 of 3 7/07 0 N W E-, BURDETTE LAND CO'DISULTING, INC. 10212 Creedmoor Road - Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 Telephone (919) 841-9977 — Fax (919) 841-9909 S July 9, 2008 Mr. Jerry Childress 7100 Canterway Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Re: Surface Discharge Design 24924 Strand Drive Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina BLC #: 8245 Dear Mr: Childress: Burdette Land Consulting, Inc. (BLC) is pleased to provide this cost estimate to complete a surface discharge design for the property located at 24924 Strand Drive, Stanly County, North Carolina. The design will consist of a pretreatment system for a 360-gallon per day residence with final disposal as surface discharge. BLC proposes to complete the surface discharge design described above at a time.and materials rate on the attached rate schedule for a estimated cost of $ 2,000-3,000. This cost estimate includes minor revisions requested by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). However, it does not include revisions necessary due to a change in scope by the client or state agency such as system components and/or location of the system. It is important to note that site visits requested by the client and/or NCDWQ either before,.during, or after installation are also not included in this cost estimate. A final inspection of the installed, system will be required to complete the permit and will be done at hourly rate not included in the above cost estimate. Please indicate your acceptance of the scope of work, budget, and schedule presented above and the attached standard conditions by signing below. We appreciate the opportunity to propose our services and look forward to successful project completion. Received 08 01 2008 09:29 ti .,Rug 01 00 09:26a JERRY W CHILDRESS 704 536,7520 p.3 Mr. Jerry Childress BLC #: $245 PMC 2 of 2 Sincerely, Burdette Land Consuiting, Inc. T. Matthew BurdeM Enviromental Technician Attachment Accepted by. Priuc amo &'Tithe 5i t Page 1 qf.5., Matt Burdette From: John C Weaver Ucweaver@usgs.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:34 AM To: mburdettebic@bellsouth.net Cc: John C Weaver; Jeanne C Robbins Subject:. Low -flow characteristics for unnamed tributary to Lake Tillery near RE: 24924 Strand Dr 7Q10 U.S. Geological Survey North Carolina Water Science Center 3916 Sunset Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607. Date: December 10, 2008 To: Matt Burdette Burdette Land Consulting, Inc. 10212 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Dear Mr. Burdette; In response to your inquiry about the, low -flow characteristics (7Q10) for an unnamed tributary to Lake Tillery near River Haven in eastern Stanly County, the following information is provided: A check of the low -flow files here at the USGS North Carolina Water Science Center does not indicate a previous determination of the low -flow characteristics for your point of interest as shown in the map images you. provided via attachment to your email dated December 5, 2008. No USGS records of discharge are known to exist for your point of interest. Where no or insufficient data is available for a low -flow analysis, a determination of low -flow characteristics is based on assessment of low -flow yields (expressed as flow per square mile drainage area, or cfsm) at nearby locations where such statistics have previously been determined. The low -flow characteristics that are provided have been computed by correlating the runoff characteristics of a nearby stream in vicinity of the request site. Please note.that the flow estimates do not account for the presence of any diversions or regulation, present or future, which may occur upstream of the request site. Previously published low -flow information for streams in your area of interest... For your area of Stanly County, the most recently published low -flow information is a statewide report completed in the early 1990's. It is USGS Water -Supply Paper 2403, 'Low -flow characteristics of streams in North 12/10/2008 Page 2 of 5 Carolina" (Giese and Mason, 1993). An online version of the report is available through http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/wsp/Wsp2403. The report provides the low -flow characteristics (based on data through 1988) via regional relations and at -site values for sites with drainage basins between 1 and 400 sgmi and not considered or known to be affected by regulation and/or diversions. If you access the report, please note the online report files are provided in the ".DJVU" format and require a particular Lizardtech plug-in, also available through a link displayed on the page. Or you can click an adjacent link that will allow you to view the report as a group of images without the need for a plug-in. The most recent low -flow information published for streams in western Stanly County is in a basinwide low -flow report completed in 2003. It is USGS Water -Resources Investigations Report 03-4147, "Low -Flow Characteristics and Profiles for the Rocky River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin, North Carolina, through 2002" (Weaver and Fine, 2003). An online version of the report is available through http://pubs.usgs.gov/wd/Wd034147/. The report provides the low -flow characteristics (based on data through 2002) for continuous -record gaging stations and partial -record sites within the Rocky River basin. The report also provides low -flow discharge profiles (7Q10, 30Q2, winter 7Q10, and 7Q2) for the Rocky River from its headwaters in Mecklenburg County to its mouth. Several pieces of information to consider... (1) No drainage area is listed in our files for your point of interest. However, a drainage -area delineation using mapping software suggests the basin upstream of your point of interest is less than 0.01 sgmi. (2) In Table 1 of the first referenced report, the closest nearby sites are located in the western half of Stanly County within the Rocky River basin (which drains to the Pee Dee River downstream of Lake Tillery). No regional relations are available for this part of North Carolina to use in estimating low -flow characteristics at engaged locations. (3) In the more recent Rocky River low -flow report, there are several nearby sites in central Stanly County in vicinity of your point of interest for which 7Q10 discharge estimates are provided. Expressing these estimates as 7Q10 low -flow yields (again, flow per square mile of drainage area, or cfsm) provides some indication of the yield range that could potentially be applicable to your location. The 7Q10 low -flow yield range is from 0 to about 0.02 cfsm (with an average of about 0.01 cfsm). (4) Considering the above information, please be aware of the following: Much of the data provided in these two reports are based on periods of record ,ending in advance of the drought conditions that have occurred since publication of the reports. In some North Carolina basins, the low -flow conditions observed during the 1998-2002 and current (2007-08) droughts have resulted in lower low -flow statistics. No formal statewide investigation has been completed to document the changes in low -flow statistics since the drought. However, where updated analyses have been completed for selected stations, the changes in pre -drought versus updated 7Q10 discharges have shown varying percentage changes of decline. Putting together the above pieces of information... Because of the extremely small drainage area upstream from your point of interest,. the 7Q10 low -flow discharge is estimated at zero flow. Using theabove average 7Q10 yield of 0.01 cfsm, it would require a drainage area of at least 5 square miles to obtain a "positive flow" estimate at 0.05 cfs, one of the thresholds used by the N.C. Division of Water Quality in its assessment of NPDES applications. A charge of $250.00 for accessing and processing information has been assessed to partially offset these costs. An electronic invoice covering processing costs for these data is attached to this email as a .PDF file. Instructions for sending your payment are shown on the invoice. This information is considered preliminary and subject to revision pending further analysis as further data were to become available, and is made available through our cooperative program of water -resources investigations with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 12/10/2008 Hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us at (919) 571-4000. Thank you. -Curtis Weaver J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE USGS North Carolina Water Science Center 3916 Sunset Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone: (919) 571-4043 H. Fax: (919) 571-4041 E-mail address — jcweaver@usgs.gov Intemet address = hftp://ne.water.usgs.gov/ ************************************************,***** "Matt Burdette".<mburdetteblc@be11south.net> To John C Weaver <jcweaver@usgs.gov> 12/08/2008 04:13 PM cc Subject RE: 24924 Strand Dr 7Q10 After speaking with a rep with the NPDES office, I am going to need a 7Q10 for the UT only. Please let me know what I need to do as far as the $250 fee goes. You can invoice me at the address listed below. Thanks for your help. Matt Burdette Burdette Land Consulting, Inc. 10212 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27615 (919) 841-9977 office (919) 841-9909 fax (919) 422-2827 mobile From:. John C Weaver [mailto:jcweaver@usgs.gov] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:20 PM To: Matt Burdette Cc: John C Weaver, Jeanne C Robbins; Jerad D Bales 12/10/2008 North Carolina v ,1� Division of Environmental Health ilV Terry L. Pierce, Director bi*ionot Ted Lyon, OSWPS Section Chief Enviroamenlai fiealtfi Memorandum To: David Ezzell Environmental Health Supervisor Stanly County Health. Department From: Gene Young, Regional Soil Specialist On -Site Wastewater Section Subject: Soil /Site Evaluation .of Jerry Childress Location-24924 Strand Drive, Albemarle, NC State of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Governor Department of Environment and Natural Resources William G. Ross, Secretary, February 5, 2008 On January 31; 2008 David Ezzell and -I did.a soil /site evaluation of the aforementioned property to determine its suitability for the installation of a sub-surface.sewage treatment and disposal system for a three -bedroom residence. A well will be needed for the water supply. The soils on the site have 11 to 14 inches of a silty loam. over a clay subsoil . The subsoil .has expansive clay mineralogy with very firm soil consistence and a very plastic -wet soil consistence, Soil wetness was also documented on the site at depths ranging from 10 inches from the surface. a _ This site is unsuitable for a.sub-surface sewageAreatment and disposal system because of shallow depth to unsuitable. soil characteristics (rule .1941), insufficient soil depth (rule .1943), and insufficient available space (rule .1-945). The. proposal submitted cannot be permitted for this- site. Rule .1970 requires at least 15 inches of useable soil- depth for a pretreated subsurface .drip system. Sufficient useable soil depjh could not be found on this site. If you have any further questions, .please feel free to call me. 127 Creek Ridge Drive; Lexington; North Carolina 27295 Phone (366) 45270108 httn://,AwW.neenviroheatth..org email address-gene.young a�hcmail,net An Equal . pportunily / Afrirmallye Action Employer NOf���n carol Natural n EXPLANATION OF SYSTEM OPERATION AND DESIGN The wastewater disposal system recommended for this site consists of a pretreatment, treatment, UV disinfection, and direct discharge system for a 3-bedroom single family home. The system contains the following: Zoeller 820 grinder pump with a pump basin; 1,500-gallon septic tank with effluent filter; 1000-gallon re -circulation tank; E-Z Treat re -circulating filter unit; ultraviolet (UV) light purifier model EZ=UV 1000; with final disposal through a rip rap disposal pad. It should be kept in mind that this system is designed to accommodate a moderate amount of wastewater from the household and that all measures should be undertaken to minimize the volume of water entering the system to include the following precautions: 1. Providing water conserving plumbing fixtures within the house; 2. Making rapid repairs to leaking plumbing fixtures; 3. Developing conservative water use habits on the part of all. members of the household; 4. Monitoring and -maintaining the system as may be necessary for proper operation; 5. Checking and pumping the septic tank sludge on a regular basis of approximately every two years when garbage grinders are not included; and .6. Insuring proper installation *of this system by a competent installation contractor. The system, as recommended, is intended to provide satisfactory wastewater disposal for the site for a reasonable period of time. Due to the rather complex nature of the equipment utilized for wastewater treatment, system installation,, wastewater habit patterns of the household, system maintenance, and other factors over which the Designer has no control, yet which ultimately influence the successful operation of a wastewater disposal system, the Designer requires that he be relieved of any liability that may result from failing or malfunctioning of this system of wastewater disposal. The persons occupying this residence should be familiar with the contents of the Designer's recommendations. A conference should- be held with the designer and the installation contractor in attendance prior to beginning any actual construction of the wastewater disposal system in order to answer any questions and to insure that the installation contractor will make no changes to the recommended system without first obtaining written permission for such changes from the designer. The contractor shall coordinate his work schedule with the designer and with representatives of the health department in order that appropriate and timely inspections of the construction work can be made. .n SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS 1. The existing 4" diameter Schedule 40 PVC sewer pipe laid at 1.0% minimum grade shall be rerouted to the location of the grinder pump basin. I The pretreatment (septic) tank consists of a 1,500-gallon capacity, reinforced precast concrete septic tank with full baffle and filter, and has easy access to each chamber from ground level for checking and pumping. 3. Wastewater piping system from the outlet of the pre-treatment tank to the inlet. of the re -circulation tank shall be 4" diameter Schedule 40 PVC sewer pipe laid at 1.0% minimum grade. 4. The E-Z Treat unit and re -circulation tank piping and components shall be constructed using materials specified on plan sheet 3 of 4. 5. After leaving the pretreatment unit, the wastewater will flow by gravity to a UV disinfection unit. After passing through the UV disinfection unit, the wastewater will flow by gravity to a rip rap disposal pad for final dispersion. 6. The contractor shall smooth the disturbed land surfaces after installation of all components of the wastewater treatment and disposal system have been completed, and shall leave the surface neatly shaped to shed rainwater. All disturbed areas shall be seeded with grass and covered with straw.. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS DAILY WASTEFLOW: 380 gallons per day SEPTIC TANK SIZE: 1,500 gallons DESCRIPTION OF DISTRIBUTION: Gravity to discharge point SIZE AND DESCRIPTION OF GRINDER PUMPBASIN: Zoeller WD820 2hp grinder pump and 24" x 60" pump basin that includes piping and control panel. (see detail sheet 4 of 4) SIZE AND DESCRIPTION OF PRETREATMENT: One E-Z Treat filter pod capable of handling up to 650 gallons per day and a 1000-gallon re -circulating tank with control panel. (see detail sheet 3 of 4) TOTAL FLOW THROUGH THE PRETREATMENT UNIT: 3,060 gallons per day LENGTH & DIAMETER OF PRESSURE SEWER LINE FROM GRINDER PUMP BASIN TO SEPTIC TANK: 115 feet of 2 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC - TYPE OF DISINFECTION: UV purifier model EZ-UV 1000 with control panel DOSING VOLUME TO DISPOSAL RIPRAP AERATOR: 360 gal per day PUMP REQUIREMENT AT RE -CIRCULATION TANK: Sta-Rite Model 30DOM05121 I-7 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 1. The_ septic tank should be checked periodically for sludge accumulation and should be pumped out as needed with the sludge being disposed of properly. Check'yearly if garbage grinder is included within the wastewater system (not recommended) or check every two years for systems without garbage grinders. 2. The development of conservative water use habits by all members of the household will greatly enhance the life of this system. 3. Leaking plumbing fixtures should be corrected as soon as possible, or could result in premature failure of the wastewater disposal system. 4. The effluent filter at the outlet of the septic tank shall be checked and cleaned as needed during all routine inspections and at least twice yearly. 5. E-Z Treat system and all components shall be inspected by a certified operator on the schedule required by the manufacturer. ASSUMPTIONS AND CALCULATIONS Number of Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms Average Daily Flow per Bedroom: 120 Gallons/Day Design Flow: 360 Gallons/Day Minimum Septic Tank Volume: 1,200 Gallons Septic Tank Detention: 3.33 Days E-Z Treat Pods Required: 1 Pod E-Z Treat Re -Circulation Ratio: 8.5 Times ADF Total E-Z Treat Flow per Day: 3,060 Gallons E-Z Treat Re -Circulation Cycles per Day: 64. Cycles E-Z Treat Volume per Dose: 48 Gallons Re -Circulation Timer On: 2 Minutes Re -Circulation Timer Off: 21 Minutes Minimum Re -Circulation Chamber Volume: 720 Gallons Spin. Filter Gallons Returned: 540 Gallons/Day Spin Filter Return Setting: 4 GPM E-Z Treat Surface Area: 60 Square Feet E-Z Treat Loading Rate: 51 GPD/Square Foot SCHEMATIC &SUBMITTAL DATA SIMPLEX CONTROL PANEL 115/230V-10 FOR RCS1220E CARL PERRY E-Z SET P.O. BOX 176 HAYNURKET, VA. 20168 SUBMITTED: 1044-08 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL NOTES: INCOMING -POWER: ...............................................................115/230V - 13 WIRE SERVICE CONTROL POWER:......:.......................................................... 115V = 1�, unless otherwise specified MOTOR HORSEPOWER: ................................................:........ 2HP. MOTOR FULL LOAD AMPS: ................................................... 12F.L.A. CONTROL PANEL NOTES: 1. The'control-panel will be provided with a painted steel back panel to mount circuit breakers, contactor, fuses; relays, ground'lugs and terminal blocks. 2. The alarm light will be mounted to the top of the control .panel enclosure. 3: The control panel will be provided with auxiliary contacts for connection to a remote alarm device. 4. The control panel will be provided with plastic, wireway for placing wire in neat bundles. 5. The control panel wire will be provided with numbered labels for easy identification in the field. 6. The control panel components will be labeled. 1(7 OPERATION' SPECIAL NOTES: • The alarm test switch, labeled "On -Off -Test", allows personnel to test the audible and visual exterior alarms when .the switch is placed in the "test" position. MOTOR CONTROL: Manual Mode: Place the Hand -Off -Auto selector switch in the "Hand" position. The pump motor will run. Auto Mode: . 1. Place the Hand=Off-Auto selector switch in the "Auto" position. 2. The repeat cycle timer will activate. and de -activate pump according to timer settings. Alarm: Low Level: The liquid level drops below the "redundant off' or "low" level. • The starter circuitry is interrupted and the motor stops. • An indicator light on the inner -door will illuminate. • The visual exterior alarm will flash. • Auxiliary alarm contacts will signal the telemetry unit. High Level: The liquid -level rises above the "high" level. • An indicator light on the inner -door will illuminate. • The visual exterior alarm will flash. ! Auxiliary alarm contacts will signal the telemetry unit. page 1 17 230V/115V-10-3 WIRE SERVICE notes overload must be In pump motor (� Ll L2 N CBlI-L�— T1 ---� f PUMP i 2HP MTR J1, 12FLA T. 115V-1'0-2 WIRE SERVICE TLI N CB2 . 1 FUSES(3AMP) 4 RCT REPEAT CYCLE 2 TIMER 5 LL 13 14 7 HAND A RCT OF M1 PUMP RUN 1 ter_ 2 1 10 AUTO 6 o LSI LOW LEVEL -- :+ TO RMSYS INPUT • 1 _LL XS 9 1 8 R LOW LEVEL -- ;+ T❑ RMSYS -INPUT 2 • X2 ti 9 3 �� 4 1ll LS2 HIGH LEVEL HIGH LEVEL LL 10 12 4 ❑N 11 FLSR. 12 EXTERNAL HL OFF RED _ ALARM TEST SILENCE 9 5 13 SR 14 SR 13 5 9 1 14 -----OPTIONAL ----- 3 RMSYS DIALER 2 -- X5 �L—_--2 3 4 N J X6 i L--- �: FROM TERMINAL X2 ---�; FROM TERMINAL X1 VOLTAGE: 115V/230V PHASE: 1. HERTZ: 60 HP/FLA: 2/12 E—Z 170.0 ROCKY DAVIT MOUNT, SET T STREET NC.. 27803 TITLE: RECIRCULATION PUMP PAGES: SHEET _ OF ENCLOSURE TYPE: 4X SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: 5KA DATE: 10-08 REV DATE: DWG. NO.: RCS1220E RMS SYMMETRICAL. 240V MAXIMUM . n M1 HEM 0 0 O O PUMP 1 O O Q GROUND A�LA�RM p U )I OFF OFF AUTO!!!/// TEST 4 LS2 HIGH LEVEL LSI LOW LEVEL ENCLOSURE 14X12 SONALERT l6 VOLTAGE: 115V/230V PHASE: 1 HERTZ: 60 HP/FLA: 2/12 E—Z 1700 DAVIS ROCKY MOUNT, 1 SETENCLOSURE STREET NC 27803 TITLE: BACK PANEL LAYOUT PAGES: SHEET OF TYPE: 4X SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: 5KA DATE: 1 0-08 REV DATE: I DWG. NO.: RCS1 ggnF RMS SYMMETRICAL. 240V MAXIMUM . OHIO ELECTRIC CONTROL, INC. 2395 ROCK ROAD ASHLAND, OHIO 44805 10E* PH 419-289-1553 FAX'419-289-5555 Quote Number: RCS1220E Company E Z Set Contact Name: Carl Perry Phone 866-753-4770 Cell 703-408-2911 E-mail / Fax: 703-763-5043 Job- Simplex Recirc Quoted By: David Baker Control Panel Customer Submittal Form Station Type:. Simplex Pump Model: Up to 2Hp @ 12 FLA Panel Voltage: 115/230V 10 60Hz SCCR.Minimum Rating: 5000 Amps UL Listed: NO PDF Specs Attached: Yes OTHER" REQUIREMENTSµ Quantity Part Number Part Description Construction Notes Manufacturer 1.0 AM1426L ENCLOSURE TYPE 4X FIBERGLASS 14 X 12 ALLIED MOULDED 1.0 OEC14P12 BACK PANEL PAINTED STEEL HARRIS 1.0 OECSWBS SWITCH BRACKET OEC 1.0 985GP3 POWER BLOCK MARATHON 2.0 6G38TSF TERMINAL BLOCK CONTROL POWER MARATHON 1.0 985GP3 PUMP T-BLOCK MARATHON 8.0 6G38TSF FLOAT T-BLOCK 2 FLOAT SYSTEM AND RMSYS MARATHON 2.0 CP4 GROUND LUG ILSCO 1.0 QC2020 PUMP CB CB1 CUTLER HAMMER 1.0 QC1010 CONTROL CB CB2 CUTLER HAMMER 0.5 QC6BP BREAKER BRACKET QC BREAKER MOUNTING BRACKET CUTLER HAMMER 1.0 XTCE012B10A CONTACTOR IEC RATED M1 CUTLER HAMMER 2.0 MDL3 CONTROUALARM FUSE LITTELFUSE 2.0 MDL3 SPARE CONTROL FUSES LITTELFUSE 2.0 •354901GY CONTROL FUSE BLOCK LITTLEFUSE 1.0 RY2SUAC120 LOW LEVEL RELAY LL IDEC 1.0 RY2SUAC120 HIGH LEVEL"RELAY HL IDEC �jv 1.0 RY2SUAC120 1.0. H3CRF8N100240 1.0 SR2P06 3.0 SY2S05 1.0 2FC5373TABS 1.0 2FC5373TABS 1.0 ABW11ON 1.0 305031138320 1.0 305031138310 1.0 305031138310 1.0 ML2RK 1.0 ETN120AFT75 1.0 MC09201Q 1.0 RMSYS 1.0 WW 1.0 MISC SHOP MATERIALS . 1.0 NOTE 1.0 NOTE SILENCE RELAY SR [DEC TIME DELAY RELAY RCT OMRON RELAY SOCKET 2 POLE IDEC OCTAL RELAY SOCKET 2 POLE IDEC BLADE HAND OFF AUTO SWITCH TOGGLE TYPE MOUNTED IN SWITCH CARLING BRACKET ALARM ON / OFF / TEST MOUNTED IN SWITCH BRACKET CARLING , SWITCH SILENCE SWITCH MOUNTED ON EXTERIOR RIGHT SIDE IDEC RUN LAMP AMBER NEON MOUNTED IN SWITCH SOLICO BRACKET LOW LEVEL LAMP RED NEON MOUNTED IN SWITCH BRACKET SOLICO HIGH LEVEL LAMP RED NEON MOUNTED IN SWITCH BRACKET SOLICO ALARM LIGHT MOUNTED ON TOP MIDDLE FLASHER DIVERSIFIED ALARM SONALERT MOUNTED IN BOTTOM OF ENCLOSURE FLOYD BELL TELEMETRY UNIT SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER MOUNTED IN ENCLOSURE LID WILL NOT SEE WIRE WAY PANDUIT WIRING HARNESS OEC NOTE: LAMINATED SCHEMATIC PROVIDED ON OEC ENCLOSURE DOOR NOTE: CUSTOMER DEVICES MUST'MEET UL REQUIREMENTS OEC SUPPLIED DEVICES Z� Note: Cover removed for clarity w� I I I i i I I H� Nom. 1/8 wall thickness For use on 6x6x4 8x6x4 1MA 10x8x6 rL- 1.15 TYR Latch Locations For use on 12x10x6 D=6.75 14x12x6 D=7.25 16x14x8 D=7.25 T D For use on 18x16x8 D=5.25 20x16x8 D=9.25 1.25 TYP. --� I T D I PtM6641L-1 6.10 6.10 1 4.18 1 3.76 1 5.01 1 4.25 4.25 1 7.32 1 7.69 1 7.69 AM$64L 8.00 1 6.12 4.13 1 3.68 1 5.01 1 6.25 4.25 1 9.19 1 9.59 1 7.71 AMIP04L 10.13 8.26 4.13 3.68 7.01 8.25 6.25 11.19 11.73 9.85 AM1iyU86L 10.13 826 6.13 5.68 7.01 8.25 6.25 11.19 11.73 9.85 'AM1206L; 12.13 10.26 6.13 5.68 9.01 10.25 8.25 13.19 13.73 11.85 AM1°426L` 14.13 1 12.26 6.13 5.68 11.01 12.25 1 10:25 15.19 15.73 13.85 I AM '648L 16.27 14.40 8.13 7.68 13.01 14.25 12.25 17.19 17.87 15.99 AM=1$684 18.40 16.40 8.13 7.68 14.97 16.25 14.25 19.28 20.00 18.00 AM2068L 20.00 16.00 8.13 7.68 14.54 17.81 13.81 20.84 21.59 17.59 All dimensions in inches. S PS Order Today: 419-636-4217, Fax; 419-636-2450, e-mail.- sales@alliedmoulded.com OWNER'S MANUAL S.T.E.P. Plus D Series Submersible Pump STA-RITE® 293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115 Models: IODOM05121, IODOM052219 20DOMOS 121 p 20DOMO52219 20DOM05221 + 1, 20DOMOS 121 + 1, 30DOMOS 121, 30DOM05221 Installation/Operation/Parts For further operating, installation, or maintenance assistance: Call 1-262-728-5551 2 READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! AThis is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the fol- lowing signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury iiii= warns about hazards that will cause serious per- sonal injury, death or major_ property damage if ignored. AWARNING warns about hazards that can cause serious per- sonal injury, death or major property damage if ignored. A CAUTION. warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if ignored. The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are important but not related to hazards. Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump. AWARNING Hazardous pressure. Under certain conditions, submersible pumps can develop extremely high pressure. Install a pressure relief valve capable of passing entire pump flow at 75 PSI. ADo not allow pump, piping, or any other system compo- nent containing water to freeze. Freezing may damage system, leading to injury or flooding. Allowing pump or system components to freeze will void warranty. , AWARNING Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. To avoid dangerous or fatal electric shock hazard, use pump only in an effluent system. DO NOT install pump in an open body of water ( a lake, swimming pool, etc.). AInstall, ground and wire pump according to local and Canadian Electrical Code or National Electrical Code requirements that apply. ADisconnect electrical power supply before installing or servicing pump. AMake sure pump nameplate voltage and frequency match line voltage and frequency of power supply. 1. Install pump according to all plumbing, pump and well code requirements. 2. Install an all leg disconnect switch in the power supply near the pump. 3. Two -wire motors are equipped with automatic thermal overload protection which will open the circuit and stop the motor when a thermal overload (excessive heating) exists. When motor cools, overload will rest and motor will restart automatically. This can cause the pump to start unexpectedly and without warning. GENERAL Inspect pump for delivery damage. Report any damage to ship- ping carrier or to Sta-Rite immediately. Have any installation; repair, or service work done by your Sta-Rite dealer. Never run pump dry. LIMITED WARRANTY Sta-Rite warrants to the original consumer of the products listed below, that they will be free from defects in material and work- manship for the Warranty Period from the date of original installation or manufacture as noted. Product Warranty Period Submersible Pump Products 1 year Our warranty will not apply to any product that has been subject to negligence, misapplication, improper installation or main- tenance. In the event a three phase submersible motor is operated with single phase power through a phase converter, or if three - leg ambient compensated, extra -quick trip overload relays of recommended size are not used, our warranty is void. Buyer's only remedy and Sta-Rite's only duty is to repair or replace defective products (at Sta-Rite's choice). Buyer agrees to pay all labor and shipping charges associated with this warranty and to request warranty service through the installing dealer as soon as a problem is discovered. If warranty service is requested more than 30 days after the Warranty Period has ended, it will not be honored. STA-RITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR.CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED HEREIN. Certain states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the placing of limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, therefore, the limitations or exclusions herein may not apply. This warranty sets forth spe- cific legal rights and obligations, however, additional rights may exist, which may vary from state to state. Supersedes all previous publications. Sta-Rite Industries, 293 Wright St.. Delavan, WI ' 53115 During system operation, pump must be submerged at all times. Pipe joint compound can cause cracking in plastics. Use only teflon tape when sealing joints in plastic pipe or connecting pipe to thermoplastic pumps. Warranty is void in the following conditions: Water is highly corrosive. If entrained gas or air present in water being pumped reduce the flow and cause cavitation (which can damage the pump). Pump has been operated with discharge valve closed (severe internal damage will result). ELECTRICAL Wiring/Grounding AWARNING Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause death. Permanently ground pump, motor and control box before connecting power supply to motor. Ground pump and motor in accordance with all codes and ordinances that apply. All wiring must meet National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code (whichever applies). Use copper ground wire at least as large as wires carrying current to pump. Pump is supplied with copper ground wire. Use only copper wire for connections to pump. Permanently ground pump before connecting power cable to power supply. Connect ground wire to approved ground first, then connect to equipment being installed. Do not ground to a gas supply line. Float switches or any other approved motor control must match motor input in full load amperes. For'more information, contact your local code officials. Installation Wiring Instructions Pump has two power supply wires (Red/Black) and one ground wire (Green). Fasten power supply wire leads securely to control panel; leave 4-5" of slack in leads at this point. Securely fasten leads to plastic pipe within 6" of the pump discharge section. NOTICE: To avoid dropping pump or damaging wires or splices, NEVER allow pump wires to support weight of pump. Lki PUMP INSTALLATION AWARNING Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove or alter cord. Do not connect conduit to pump. 1. Only qualified personnel should install the pump and associated control equipment. 2. Vent sewage tank according to local code. 3. Do not install pump in any location classified as haz- ardous by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984. 4. These pumps are intended for permanent connection only. Provide strain relief at control panel for power supply cord connection to box. All control components must be UL listed and suitable for end use application. 5. Do not pump flammable liquids, strong caustics, or strong acids with this pump. 6. To prevent dropping pump, lower it by the drop pipe, not by the cables. The electrical cables will not hold the pump weight. 7. Discharge outlet is 1-1/4" NPT threaded. NOTICE: If installing external check valve, hold discharge with pipe wrench to prevent loosening discharge in shell. 8. If pump is to be operated with an open discharge, a dis- charge valve must be installed. Before startup, open this valve about 1/3 open. Start pump. Slowly open valve until the desired flow rate is reached. Final setting must be with- in pump's recommended operating range. OPERATION 1. The pump must be submerged at all times during normal operation. Do not run pump dry. 2. Make sure that the float switches are set so that the pump stops before the pump runs dry or breaks suction. If neces- sary, adjust float switches to achieve this. 3. The motor bearings are lubricated internally. No mainte- nance is required or possible on the pump. 250(76) 200(61) ti 150(46) 20 U E 20 GPM 100(30) a I° 50(15) 10 GPM 0(0) 0 10 20 30 40 (0) (38) (76) (114) (151) Flow in USGPM (LPM) Figure 2: Performance in Feet of Head at Gallons per Minute (M LPM). Figure l: Insert a 3" PVC pipe in the bottom of the In Table 1: Recommended Fusing Data 60 Hz/1 Phase 2-Wire Cable Model HP Voltz/Hz/ Phase Max Load Amps Locked Rotor Amps Fuse Size Standard/ Dual Element l ODOM05121 1/2 115/60/1 11.0 30.0 15 20DOM05121 1/2 115/60/1 .9:5 30.0 15 30DOM05121 1/2 115/60/1 9.5 30.0 15 10DOM05221 1/2 230/60/1 5.5 14.5 10 20DOM05221 1/2 230/60/1 4.6 14.5 10 30DOM05221 1/2 230/60/1 4.6 14.5 10 20 DOM05121 +1 1/2 115/60/1 10.6 30:0 15 20DOM05221+1 1/2 230/60/1 5.3 14.5 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM , CHECK CORRECTIVE ACTION Pump will not start but fuses do not blow No voltage. No voltage at control panel. Replace blown fuses or bad cable. Electrical cable bad. Consult licensed electrician or serviceman. Control panel incorrectly wired. Reconnect control panel correctly. Fuses blow or overload protector trips when motor starts Wrong size fuse or wrong Check fuse size against chart, above. Install correct fuse or time delay fuse. size time delay fuse. Low or high voltage. Check that line voltage is within ±10% of nameplate If voltage variation is greater than ±10%, call power rated voltage while motor is running. company or local hydro authority to adjust voltage. Power supply wire leads Check control panel wiring diagram against incoming Reconnect leads to match wiring diagram in control not correctly connected power hookup. Check power supply wire color coding. panel cover. Reconnect power supply wires so wire to control panel. color code matches motor lead color code. Broken wire in Examine all connections and wiring in control panel. Disconnect power and repair or replace faulty wire. control panel. Pump stuck or binding. Check for locked shaft in,pump. If necessary, pull pump (make all possible above ground checks first). If pump is locked, replace it. Clean tank of all sand or lime, or solids before reinstalling pump. Power supply wires or Consult licensed electrician or qualified serviceman. Have a qualified serviceman or electrician make pump leads grounded, necessary cable repairs.. shorted, or open. Fuses blow or overload protector trips when motor is running Low or high voltage. Check that line voltage is within ±10% of rated If voltage variation is more than ±10%, call power nameplate voltage while motor is running. company to adjust voltage. High ambient (atmospheric) Check temperature of tank Protect tank from direct sunlight. temperature. Pump starts too frequently Leaks in system. Check plumbing for leaks. Level switch. Check for defective switch or switch out of adjustment. Re -adjust or replace level switch. Check valves leaking. Make sure check valves are not leaking back. Replace check valves if necessary. Little or no water delivered Check valve stuck Examine valve. If stuck, free valve; if installed backwards, reverse it. or installed backwards Low voltage. Check voltage at control panel with pump running. Install larger wire from meter to control panel. If necessary, have power company raise supply voltage. Plugged intake screen. Pull pump and check condition of screen. Clean or replace as necessary. Check valve at pump Pull pump and examine check valve. Free check valve. discharge stuck. Pump doesn't develop Check pump curve against operating conditions. Replace pump with "higher head" pump. o —.1, nro _ f-h-4.1 QL/QL/TY PUMPS SIMCE l,JJJ Product information presented here reflects conditions at time of publication. Consult factory regarding discrepancies or inconsistencies. MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 16347 • Louisville, KY 40256-0347 SHIP TO: W49 Cane Run Road • Louisville, KY 40211-1961 (502) 778-2731. 1(800) 928-PUMP • FAX (502) 774-3624 THE 820-.GRINDER PUMP FEATURES: Automatic with Integral Control, Nonautomatic available. UL Listed. Durable Heavy Duty Finned Cast Iron Construction. . Legs provide for free standing installation. Motor - 2 HP, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM, Oil -filled, Hermetically Sealed with Class B Insulation, Automatic Reset Thermal Overload Protected. . Upper and Lower Ball Bearings Running in Bath of Oil. . Hardened Stainless Steel Cutter and Disc. Cutters Protected.from Abrasive Solids. • Stainless Steel Lifting Handle, Screws,.and Bolts. ® Easily adapts to Rail Systems. Mechanical Shaft Seal - Carbon/Ceramic. ® Control panels are not required. . Simplex Grinder Package Systems (Unassembled and Job Ready/Assembled) available. • Corrosion resistant powder coated epoxy finish. •. Maximum operating temperature 130°F (54°C). • 20' Power Cord. SECTION: 2.50.010 FM1478 0807 Supersedes 1006 visit our web site: www.zoeller.com UNIQUELY DESIGNED PUMP WITH INTEGRAL CONTROL (For Pump Prefix Identification see News & Views 0052) �arM O ri.** • t. L Tested to UL St ® andard UL778 _ G jOumP��",e� •S CRpF` Product may not be exactly as picturedmay not be exactly as pictured. © Copyright 2007 Zoeller Co. All rights reserved. t) GRINDER MODEL 0 STANDARD FEATURES: • V/<" NPT Vertical discharge • Carbon/Ceramic Seal • Thermal Overload protection • Balanced Bronze Impeller • Stainless Steel Cutter Plate/Cutter • Stainless Steel Shaft • Stainless Steel Hardware • 20' Power Cord OpTlONS. ❑ Extra Length Cords (Consult Factory) P/N WGT. MODEL VOLTS PH MODE AMP ❑ 820-0011 92 WD820* 230 1 Auto 13.7 ❑ 820-0004 91 E820 230 1 Nonauto 13.7 ❑ 820-0005 . 92 WH820* 200 1 Auto 15.5 ❑ 820-0006 91 1820 200 1 Nonauto 15.5 * WD & WH grinder pumps are completely automatic with starting controls in pump switch case. Note: 230V pumps are supplied with a 20 amp plug. , ( ) CONTROL PANELS &ALARM SYSTEMS STwNDARD PEA T /r€:R S: • Audible & Visual Alarm • Alarm Silence Switch 0-1,7�,""'O" • Test Switch for Alarm and Light s^"" • UL Listed Simplex Panels: ❑ P/N 10-1037 Includes Alarm & I ;? 3 Floats for E820. ❑ P/N 10-1038 Includes Alarm &r' 3 Floats for 1820. ❑ P/N 10-0125* Includes Alarm & 3 Floats for E or I Models. Alarm Paks Only: IND0OF.JOUTD00R SYSTEM ❑ P/N 10-0053 Indoor only. f NEMA 4X SIMPLEX CONTROL ❑ P/N 1070623 Outdoor. PANEL WITH ALARM ❑ P/N 10-0126 Outdoor w/ Dry Alarm Contacts. *Branch circuit protection provided by'electrical installer. . INDOOR INSTALLA1 IONS INDOOR/OUTDOOR SYSTEM NEMA 1 ❑ P/N 10-1494 STANDARD ❑ P/N 10-0623 DELUXE ❑ P/N 10-0682 t Low voltage terminal connector for float switch. ( ) VARIABLE LEVEL FLOAT SWITCHES, ❑ P/N 10-0033* Switch without Weight 8, Bracket for E820. WGT. 2.0 ❑ P/N 10-0748 Switch without Weight & Bracket for 1820. WGT. 2.0 ❑ P/N 10-0661 1 Weight & Bracket only. WGT. 3.0 ❑ P/N 10-0689 1 Weight only. WGT. 2.5 ❑ P/N 10-1366 Set of Weights & Brackets. Use with 10-0125/10-1037 and 10-1038. WGT. 6.5 *Remove plug. — CORD q 76f WEIGHT BRACKET VARIABLE LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH SK1328 Note: All variable level float switches in this section are mechanically activated and do not contain mercury. D) CHECK U ES 1%"Cast Iron NPT Female ❑ P/N 30-0163 WGT. 7.5 1Y2' Cast Iron NPT Female ❑ P/N 30-0164 WGT. 7.5 2" Cast Iron NPT Female ❑ P/N 30-0152 WGT. 10.0 FEMALE THREADS BOTH ENDS SK1330 ( ) JUNCTION BOXES (Contact factory it used in conjuction with a control parial) INDOOR BASIN INSTALLATIONS OUTDOOR BASIN INSTALLATIONS Ell o . SK1628B SK1628A 4 Holes with Seals for (1) Power. Cord, (1) Pump Cord, (1) Alarm Switch, & (1) Alarm Return Feed. ❑ P/N 1070666 WGT. 2.5 Qwik-Box Connection (For usewith WD Models only) with Seals for (1) Power. Cord, (1) Pump Cord, and (1) Alarm Switch Cord. Alarm float switch must operate on low voltage to be used w/ Qwik Box. ❑ P/N 10-0580 WGT. 3.0 4 Holes with Seals for (1) Pump Cord, (3) Control Float Switch Cords and (1) Conduit Connection, use with Control Panells (B). ❑ P/N 10-0647 WGT. 2.5 4 Holes with Seals'for (1) Pump Cord, (1) Control Float, (1) Alarm Switch, and (1) Conduit Connection for incoming power and alarm return. ❑ P/N 10-0677 WGT. 2.5 (9 Copynght 2007 Zoeller Co. All rights reserved. 2 11 (F) INDOOR BASIL, COVER, AND HARDWARE -PREPACKAGED STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Fiberglass Basin PUMP NOT INCLUDED • Rust Resistant Steel Cover (epoxy coated P ) HIGHWATERALARM TOALARMPANEL 1114'PVCSLIPx SUP BALLVALVE • Inspection Plate (FIELD INSTALLED) (FIELD INSTALLED) • • Pump Cover 1 U4' FEMALE NPT CASTIRONCHECKVALVE ® (FI• 3" Adaptaflex Vent Seal CASTIRONADAPTERS 11/4' GROMMET SEAL • 1 %" Adaptaflex Discharge Pipe Seal 4'RUBBERINLET PIPE SEAL • Cord Seal (FIELD INSTALLED) l _ —1114'X 32' • 1-4" Rubber Inlet Pipe Seal - Field Installed GALVANIZED PIPE J6' • Pump Support Hardware —11/4'X12' • 1 Y4" Check Valve ALARM GALVANIZED PIPE • • Ball Valve I OFF ADOPnIiCASE,2HP SIN4PLEX I-- 24'NOM@NAL SK1691 ❑ 24" x 36" P/N 32-0011 WGT. 107 USE WITH AUTOMATIC PUMPS ONLY (G) OUTDOOR BASIN, COVER, AND RAIL SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES -STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Fiberglass Basin with Anti -flotation Ring HIGH WATERALARM • 1'/4" PVC Discharge Pipe (FIELD INSTALLED) • 1'/" Rubber Discharge Pipe Seal • Stainless Steel Square Guide Rail • 1' Pull Rod • 8' SS Lifting Cable for basin depths to 84" (12' SS Lifting Cable for basin depths of 96") • 1'/" PVC Ball Valve • V/4' Cast Iron Check Valve • 14" Rubber Inlet Pipe Seal - Field Installed l • Fiberglass Cover l SIMPLE ❑ 24" x 48" P/N 33-0185 WGT. 206 ❑ 24" x 60" P/N 33-0186 WGT. 21 R ❑ 24" x 72" P/N 33-0187 WGT. 233 ❑ 24" x 84" P/N 33-0188 WGT. 264 ❑ 24" x 96" P/N 33-0189 WGT. 277 OPTIONS: 11/4', Stainless Steel pipe from pump to bracket. • Anti -siphon Device. • Pre -wired Conduit. (Consult Factory) PUMP NOT INCLUDED *Other sizes available. (Consult factory). SK1670 (H) RAIL SYSTEMS - {FIELD E-Z out Rail System for 1%" pump discharges (mail System discharge is 2" MPT male thread) Galvanized Fitted ❑ P/N 39-0087 WGT. 43 Stainless Steel Fitted ❑ P/N 39-0088 WGT. 43 Intermediate Stabilizer Bracket for every 12' of depth. Galvanized ❑ P/N 39-0089 WGT. 6.0 Stainless Steel ❑ P/N 39-0090 WGT. 6.0 UPPER RAIL SUPPORT GUIDE RAIL (NOT INCLUDED) GUIDE PLATE RAIL PLATE ELBOW THREADED MALE CONNECTION DISCONNECT ELBOW _K1859 © Copyright 2007 Zoeller Co. All rights reserved. 3 Square Guide Dail System for Systems less than 96" deep) BASIN DEPTH ❑ 48" P/N 39-0057 WGT. 90.5 ❑ 60" P/N 39-0058 WGT. 94.5 ❑ 72" P/N 39-0059 WGT. 98.5 Fits both round and square basins Includes Square Guide Rail Basins over 72" deep require one additional angle arm bracket. ❑ P/N 39-0070 WGT. 11 6 (l) BALL VALVE 1Y4' IPS ❑ P/N 30-0165 WGT. 2.0 1Y2" IPS ❑ P/N 30-0166 WGT. 2.0 2" IPS ❑ P/N 30-0167 WGT. 2.5 SK1333 (J) PULL RODS FOR SQUARE GUIDE PAIL SYSTEMS ONLY (Field Installed Systems) 1 Ft. "L" ❑ P/N 39-0069 WGT. 0.5 2Y2 Ft. "L" ❑ P/N 39-0006 WGT. 1.0 3'/z Ft. "L" ❑ PW 39-0007 WGT. 1.5 4Yz Ft. "L" ❑ P/N 39-0008 WGT. 1.5 51/2 Ft. "L" ❑ P/N 39-0009 WGT. 2.0 �L 1 I SK2283 (K) SS LIFTING CABLE (Field Installed Systems) 8 Ft. ❑ P/N 39-0031 WGT. 1.0 12 Ft. ❑ P/N 39-0032 WGT. 1.0 16 Ft. ❑ P/N 39-0033 WGT. 1.0 20 Ft. ❑ P/N 39-0034 WGT. 1.0 24 Ft. ❑ P/N 39-0035 WGT. 1.0 OSK1335 DD JO RSYSTEMS? C WEU' N: 60 N ' &I �OUTDOOR REQ. REQ. 1 Grinder (Auto or Nonauto) PIN (A) I Grinder (Auto or Nonauto) PIN (A) 1 Alarm System (Optional) PIN (B) 1 Control Panel/Alarm System PIN (B) I Weight Only PIN 10-0689 (C) 1 Float Switch/es (if required) PIN (C) (Required if alarm is used) 1 Weight/s and Brackets PIN (C) I Junction Box (Optional) PIN 10-0666 (E) 1 Junction Box PIN (E) I Basin, Cover and Hardware PIN (F) 1 Basin, Cover and Rail System PIN (G) F ELD'-`M;0,U NT SYSTEMS SIMPLEX REQ. 1 Grinder (Auto or Nonauto) PIN (A) 1 Alarm System (Optional) PIN (B) I 'Variable Level Fl. Sw. Assm.(2) PIN (C) (Not required for auto pumps) 1 Weight and Bracket Only PIN 10-0661 (C) (2 required if alarm is used) 1 Junction Box (Optional) PIN (E) I Rail System (Optional) PIN (H) 1 Angle Arm/intermediate Bracket0) PIN (H) I Pull Rod (3) PIN (J) 1 S.S. Cable PIN (K) (1) Required for basins over 72" deep (Square Guide Rail) and over 12" (E-2 Out Rail). Allow for overhead clearances. (1) Hardwire pump, float switch, and power supplyinside junction box. (3) For Square Guide Rail Only Note: Contact factory for control panel selection. Note: Access Doors Available on Field Mount Systems - Consult Factory Special Basin Configurations - Consult Factory 11/2 N.P.T. 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 0 PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE MODEL 820 110 too so 80 70 0 - 50 - 40 30 20 - - 10 GALLONS 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 1( Ll I hKi ; I 40 80 120 160 FLOW PER MINUTE 010440 SK1621 Manufacturers of... . ZA"dZITY Awplg 51NLT M9 . .. .... .... @ Copyright 2007 Zoeller Co. All rights reserved. Technical Bulletin A L NCDENR For General Permit NCG550000 NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Revised May 24, 2010 Who Is Covered Under This Permit? This permit covers discharges of treated domestic wastewater from single family residences at flows not to exceed 1000 gallons per day. Other types of facilities discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of treated domestic wastewater may be covered under this permit with the approval of the Division. Changes in Reissued General Permit The previous General Permit expired July 31, 2007. The permit has been reissued for an additional five years. The new permit contains the following significant changes from the previous version: • Dechlorination is now required for all facilities installing chlorination after the effective date of the final permit. • Risers will be required on all new septic tanks making them easier to locate. There were also changes made to the Notice of Intent (NOI) which is filed to gain coverage under this permit. The NOI requires updated buffer requirements aligning with 15A NCAC 02T.0506, and the sign -off of a professional engineer for all new systems. Key Permit Requirements • Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is required. The parameters to be sampled can be found in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina certified laboratory should be contacted to perform the analytical monitoring. A list of certified laboratories can be obtained by calling the Division. • All samples should be collected before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, water or substance. (Part II, Section D:1) • The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any planned physical alterations or additions to the system that could significantly increase the quantity of pollutants discharged or introduce new pollutants to the discharge. These alterations include any types of residence/facility expansions. (Part II, Section E:3 ) • Submission of monitoring reports is not required. All monitoring information must be retained on site for a period of 3 years. (Part II, Section E:1) Minimum Treatment System Requirements System requirements for existing (previously constructed) systems are a septic tank, sand filter and disinfection apparatus. All existing facilities adding chlorination after August 1, 2007 will also be required to add dechlorination. System requirements for a new (not yet constructed) system are a septic tank, primary and secondary (or recirculating) sand filters, chlorination/dechlorination (or equivalent means of disinfection) and post -aeration apparatus. Operation and Maintenance In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper operation of domestic wastewater systems, the following measures should be taken: • Check the septic tank every year to see if solids should be removed. • Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five years. Contact a local septic service/repair company from the yellow pages. • Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment (if applicable) weekly to confirm proper operation. • If a chlorinator and/or dechlorinator is installed, replace tablets whenever necessary. Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried in the ground outside the house. Wastewaters from the house; including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing machine and dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows out of the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and drainfield must be properly maintained for the system to work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining your septic system are: • Do not put too much water into the septic system. Try to conserve water wherever possible. • Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary napkins, or other foreign objects. • Restrict the use of your garbage disposal. • Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the drain. • Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every 3-5 years. • Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the septic tank and drain field. Chlorination and Dechlorination Tablets If the treatment system has a chlorinator or dechlorinator, it is important that there is an adequate supply of tablets to ensure proper operation. There will usually be a white PVC pipe sticking up from the chlorinator/dechlorinator where the tablets should be inserted. Tablets can be obtained from most plumbing supply stores. Make sure that the tablets are certified for wastewater use. Chlorine tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine used for swimming pools. Sians of Septic System Problems Some of the signs that your septic system may be having problems are: • Sewage backing up into your toilets, tubs or sinks. • Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has rained. • The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil over the drainfield. • Sewage ' discharging over the ground or in nearby ditches or woods. If you see any of these signs, contact a septic repair company from the yellow pages in your area. Right -of -Way Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the permittee from obtaining all necessary right-of-way or easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across another property. Frequently Asked Questions 1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results annually? No. The submission of monitoring reports for this permit is not required. There are no standardized Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated with this permit. All monitoring results should be kept on site for three years. The Division may request these reports for review at any time. (Part II, Section E:1) 2) Do I need to employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to manage and run the system? Not at this time. The Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit does not currently plan to classify these types of facilities for the purposes of needing a certified operator. The requirement was left in the permit at this time with clarification, in the event that classification was assigned in the future. (Part Il, Section C:1) 3) Where do I find my stream classification? The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C, Tr, etc. can usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If you are unsure of your stream classification, you can contact the NPDES Permitting Program. 4) Does a certified lab need to be used to analyze samples? Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform analytical monitoring. The only exception to this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH values should be measured in the field because they may change considerably between when the sample is pulled and it is analyzed at the laboratory. A list of certified labs is available from the Division. 5) What If I Sell My Property? The Division views changes of name or ownership as a' minor modification and requires the Director's approval. Name and ownership changes require you to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The forms are available by contacting the NPDES Permitting Program at (919) 807-6300. 6) When does my permit expire and how do I renew it? The expiration date of the permit is on the first page of the General Permit. This General Permit expires on July 31, 2012. Approximately 180 days prior the . expiration of the General Permit, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail from the Division. Contact Us For additional information, please contact us at: N.C. Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section NPDES Program 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617 Phone: (919) 807-6300 Fax: (919)807-6495 You may also contact your local Regional Office at: Asheville: (828) 296-4500 Mooresville: (704) 663-1699 Winston-Salem: (336) 771-5000 Raleigh: (919) 791-4200 Fayetteville: (910) 433-3300 Washington: (252) 946-6481 Wilmington: (910) 796-7215 The NPDES Permitting Program can be found online at http://portal.ncdenr.ora/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes. Another source of information is the DENR Customer Service Center. They may be reached at 1-877-NC ENR 4 U (1- 877-623-6748). An additional source of information is the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. They have information on how to minimize pollutants at various types of industries. They may be reached at (919) 715-6500.