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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0003475_Final Permit_20210315ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 15, 2021 JOSE ANGEL SILVA, JUANA CANTU, AND ROGELIO CASTILLEJA 126 PINE CONE DRIVE OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27565-2742 Subject: Permit No. WQ0003475 1723 I-85 Service Rd. SFR Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Granville County Dear Mr. Silva, Mrs. Cantu, and Mr. Castilleja: In accordance with your permit renewal request received December 22, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003475 dated March 15, 2021, to Jose Angel Silva, Juana Cantu, and Rogello Castilleja for the continued operation of the subject single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on May 1, 2021 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit). This permit shall be effective from May 1, 2021 through July 31, 2027, shall void Permit No. WQ0003475 issued May 13, 2016, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than February 1, 2027. Please pay attention to the operation and maintenance requirements listed in Section III for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems. The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance dated May 13, 2016: ➢ Old Condition IL9. —This condition has been removed because the original permit pre -dates administrative code 15A NCAC 02H .02190), which was effective October 1, 1987. Since no modifications or expansions have been made to the originally permitted facility, the facility is still covered under the 15A NCAC 02H .0200 rules effective February 1, 1976, which contain no setback requirements. ➢ Old Condition IIL8. — This condition has been modified. Please see new Condition IIL8. ➢ Old Condition VL2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable. D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA ng"rhn Mof E,.mw,,,.mW ausun 919.707.9000 Mr. Jose Angel Silva, Mrs. Juana. Cantu, and Mr. Rogeho Castilleja March 15, 2021 Page 2 of 2 The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated May 13, 2016: ➢ Condition IL9. — The facilities permitted herein have no setbacks. ➢ Condition 111.12. — Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. ➢ ConditionVI.10. —This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Poonam Giri at (919) 707-3656 or poonam.girikncdenr.gov. Sincerely, S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources cc: Granville County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Jose Angel Silva, Juana Cantu, and Rogelio Castilleja Granville County FOR THE continued operation of a 450 gallon per day (GPD) single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of: a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank; a recirculation pump tank with a'/2 horsepower (hp) recirculation pump; a 300 square foot (W) surface sand filter; a flow splitter box; a tablet chlorinator disinfection unit; a 2,000 gallon storage/irrigation pump tank with a 16 gallon per minute (GPM) submersible pump; a 0.16 acre spray irrigation area with three spray heads; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the single-family residence at 1723 I-85 Service Rd., Butner, NC 27509, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received December 22, 2020, and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from May 1, 2021 through July 31, 2027, shall void Permit No. WQ0003475 issued May 13, 2016, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES 1. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than February 1, 2027. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109] 2. If a public or community sewage system is or becomes available, the Permittee shall connect to this system, and shall request rescission of the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0607] WQ0003475 Version 5.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 1 of 6 IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject non -discharge facilities so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to assimilate the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 3. The Permittee shall apply treated wastewater effluent at or below the following rates: TABLE 1— APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Field Parameter Hourly Rate Yearly Max Units 1 01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate 39.00 inches [15A NCAC 02T .06050)] 4. The Permittee shall only apply treated wastewater effluent to the following: TABLE 2 — IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION Net Dominant Field Owner County Latitude Longitude Acreage Soil Series Jose Angel Silva, Juana Cantu, 1 Granville 36.110423' -78.752472' 0.16 PcA- Picture loam and Rogelio Castilleja [I5A NCAC 02T .0 1 08(b)(1)(A)] 5. The attached Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions under G. S. 143-215.6A, G.S. 143-215.613, and G.S. 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0604(h)] 6. The compliance boundary is the property boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -approved relocation of the compliance boundary shall be noted in Condition IL4. Multiple contiguous properties under common ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a single property with regard to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L .0107(i), 02T .0105(h), G.S. 143-215.1(1), G.S. 143-215.1(k)] 7. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review boundary shall require preventative action. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(1), 02L .0108] 8. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary (i.e., parcel subdivision). [ 15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] 9. The facilities permitted herein have no setbacks. The original permit (Permit No. 9941) pre -dates administrative code 15A NCAC 02H .02190), which was effective October 1, 1987. Since no modifications or expansions have been made to the originally permitted facility, the facility is still covered under the 15A NCAC 02H .0200 rules effective February 1, 1976, which contain no setback requirements. [15A NCAC 02H .0200] WQ0003475 Version 5.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 2 of 6 III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [15A NCAC 02T .0600] 2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T .0117] 3. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal, allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(a)] 4. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites listed in Condition IL4. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(b)] 5. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(o)] 6. The Permittee shall only irrigate treated effluent from the single-family residence at 1723 I-85 Service Rd., Butner, NC 27509 on the sites listed in Condition IL4. [15A NCAC 02T .0601] 7. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(d)] 8. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities through lockable treatment units, and fencing around the irrigation sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(i)] 9. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [15A NCAC 02T .1100]. 10. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated wastewater from the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(f)] 11. Pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(n)] 12. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(c)] 13. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including the following: a. Inspect the septic tank annually, and pump out solids as needed. Inspect and clean the septic tank effluent filter annually. b. Inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g., calcium hypochlorite) as needed. Swimming pool grade chlorine tablets are not acceptable. c. Inspect all storage tanks, pumps, and alarms monthly. Remove the floating scum layer in all pump/storage tanks when pumping the septic tank solids out. d. Inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify: proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks; that vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. [15A NCAC 02T .0608] WQ0003475 Version 5.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 3 of 6 IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-4200, within 24 hours of first knowledge of the following: a. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. b. Any facility failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters. c. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. d. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. All noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Raleigh Regional Office within five days of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(f)] 2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0608(e), 02T .0608(f)] Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place related to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)] WQ0003475 Version 5.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 4 of 6 VL GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C] 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.1(d)] 3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(n)] 4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal) may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)] 5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143- 215.1(d3)] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] 8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for: a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 02T; b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts; c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials: I. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required to be kept; ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records; iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or iv. to sample any pollutants; d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina Administrative Code or General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] WQ0003475 Version 5.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 5 of 6 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not occur if any of the following apply: a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.6B, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or exhausted. b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility. c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted. d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order. e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual fee. [15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)] 10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee. [15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)] Permit issued this the 15'h day of March 2021 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION xa�z . S. 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