NCG550019_Wastewter Disposal_20080125

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality _
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Coleen H.Sullins, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7002 3150 0003 7052 6652
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
January 25,2008
. Mr. Lee Heckathorn
1314 Oak Forest Drive
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Subject: Wastewater disposal at 1314 Oak Forest Drive
Certificate of Coverage NCG550019
Durham County
Dear Mr. Heckathorn:
Durham County tax records list you as the owner of the subject property. We are contacting you to
determine the status of a wastewater disposal system at the site. That system was originally covered under a
state NPDES discharge permit, one of over 430 such systems in Durham County.
An audit of expired/unresolved files noted that coverage for your system expired in July 2007. The
Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 [the General Permit for
domestic wastewater] is still necessary.
> If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed Technical
Bulletin,you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and submit it to me at the
address on the form.
> If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Mack Wiggins in the NC DENR
Raleigh Regional Office at 919 791-4200. He [or other staff members] can help you determine if
you should renew your CoC.
> If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the address or
phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
I have enclosed the pages from our files that describe the system. The last Certificate of Coverage was
issued to Bryan Hodges in December 2005. If you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact
me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H.Weaver,Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Raleigh Regional Office/Mack Wiggins
NPDES file
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 North Carolina
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NORTHNORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Permit Assigned to
NCG550000
RENEWAL FORM FOR EXISTING PERMITTED FACILITIES
NPDES-reriewal application for'continued coverage under-General Permit NCG550000:
Certificate of Coverage NCG550019
(Please verify the information in items 1 &2 as correct, or note any corrections that should be made.)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address* of property owner:
Owner Name Lee &Julia Heckathorn
Street Address 1314 Oak Forest Dr
City Durham,NC 27712
Telephone (Home) (Mobile)
(e-mail address)
*Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge*:
Street Address 1314 Oak Forest Dr
City: Durham,NC 27712
County Durham
Telephone (Home) (Mobile)
* If the facility is not yet constructed,give the street address or lot number where the structure will be
built.
3) Description of Discharge:
a) Type of facility producing waste (please check one):
D Primary residence
❑ Vacation/second home
❑ Undeveloped property
❑ Other [describe]:
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NCG550000 renewal form
4) Please check the components that comprise the wastewater treatment system:
0 Septic tank 0 Dosing tank ❑ Primary sand filter 0 Secondary sand filter
❑ Recirculating sand filter(s) ❑ Chlorination ❑ Dechlorination
❑ Other form of disinfection: ❑ Post Aeration(describe)
5) Other Information:
a) When was the septic tank last pumped out?
NOTE: the septic tank must be pumped out at least once every 3-5 years
b) Is the facility [home] occupied year-round, or only seasonally?
c) Approximately how many people use the facility when it is occupied?
d) When was the wastewater system installed?
6) 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:
(Signature of Applicant) (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 this completed form and a [if available) copy of the receipt for your last septic service
to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR/DWQ/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Technical 13:ulle„_ . AT:TrA,
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
revised October 2004
Who Is Covered Under This Permit? Operation and Maintenance
This permit covers discharges of treated domestic In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper
wastewater from single family residences at flows not to operation of domestic wastewater systems, the following
exceed 1000 gallons per day. Other types of facilities measures should be taken:
discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of treated
domestic wastewater may be covered under this permit • Check the septic tank every year to see if solids
with the approval of the Division. should be removed.
• Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five
Changes in Reissued General Permit years. Contact a local septic service/repair
company.
The previous General Permit expired July 31, 2002. The • Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment
permit has been reissued for an additional five years. The (if applicable) every week to confirm proper
new permit contains no significant changes from the operation.
previous version. There were changes made to the Notice • If a chlorinator is installed, replace chlorine tablets
of Intent (NOI) which must be filed to obtain coverage whenever necessary. Chlorine tablets must be
under this permit. The changes to the NOI were for maintained in the chlorinator at all times.
clarification and to request additional information.
Tips for Maintaining Your Wastewater System
Key Permit Requirements
The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is in the ground outside the house. Wastewaters from the
required. The parameters to be sampled can be found house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing
in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina certified machine and dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid
laboratory should be contacted to perform the materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows out of
analytical monitoring. A list of certified laboratories the septic tank onto a sandfilter and through a disinfection
can be obtained by calling the Division. unit. Both the septic tank and sandfilter must be properly
• All'samples should be collected before the effluent maintained for the system to work correctly. Some tips
joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of for maintaining your wastewater system are:
water or substance. (Part II,Section D:1)
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any • Do not put too much water into the septic system.
planned physical alterations or additions to the Try to conserve water wherever possible.
system that could significantly increase the quantity • Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary
of pollutants discharged or introduce new pollutants napkins,or other foreign objects.
to the discharge. These alterations include any types • Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
of residence/facility expansions. (Part II, Section • Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the drain.
E:3) • Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every
• Submission of monitoring reports is not required. All 3-5 years.
monitoring information must be retained on site for a • Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the
period of 3 years. (Part II, Section E:1) septic tank,sandfilter and disinfection unit.
• Do not plant trees or bushes near the septic tank or on
Minimum Treatment System Requirements top of the sandfilter or disinfection unit.
System requirements for existing (previously Chlorine Tablets
constructed) systems are a septic tank, sand filter and
disinfection apparatus. System requirements for a new All treatment systems must have a chlorinator. It is
(not yet constructed) system are a septic tank, primary important that there is an adequate supply of chlorine
and secondary (or recirculating) sand filters, disinfection tablets in the chlorinator to ensure proper operation.
and post-aeration apparatus. There will usually be a white PVC pipe sticking up from
the chlorination unit where the tablets should be inserted.
Tablets may sometimes be obtained from plumbing

supply stores. If you cannot find tablets, contact your 4) Does a certified lab need to be used to analyze
local Division of Water Quality regional office. Make samples?
sure that the tablets are certified for wastewater use. Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to
These chlorine tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine perform the sample analysis. The only exception to
used for swimming pools. this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH
values should be measured in the field because they
- Signs of Wastewater System Problems may change considerably between the time a sample
is collected and it is analyzed at the laboratory. A list
Some of the signs that your wastewater system may be of certified labs is available from the Division.
having problems are: - -. -
5) What If I.Sell My Property?
• Sewage backing up into your toilets,tubs or sinks. The Division views changes of name or ownership as
• Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has a minor modification and requires the Director's
rained. approval. Name and ownership changes require you
• The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The
over the sandfilter. forms are available by contacting the NPDES Unit at
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby [phone].
ditches or woods.
6) When does my permit expire and how do I renew
If you see any of these signs, contact a septic it?
service/repair company in your area. You should also The expiration date of the permit is on the first page
contact th6 appropriate Division of Water Quality of the General Permit. This General Permit expires
regional office. on July 31, 2007. Approximately 180 days prior the
expiration of the General Permit, you will receive a
Right-of-Way renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the Contact Us
permittee from obtaining all necessary right-of-way or
easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across For additional information,please contact us at:
another property.
N.C.Division of Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions Water Quality Section
Point Source Branch
1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results 1617 Mail Service Center
annually? Raleigh,N.C.27699-1617
No. The submission of monitoring reports for this Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
permit is not required. There are no standardized
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated You may also contact your local Regional Office at:
with this permit. All monitoring results should be
kept on site for three years. The Division may Asheville: [phone]
request these reports for review at any time. (Part II, Mooresville: [phone]
Section E:1) Winston-Salem: [phone]
Raleigh: [phone]
2) Do I need to employ a certified wastewater Fayetteville: [phone]
treatment plant operator to manage and run the Washington: [phone]
system? Wilmington: [phone]
Not at this time. The Division's Technical
Assistance and Certification Unit does not currently The Division can be found on the World Wide Web at
plan to classify these types of facilities for the http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/. Another source of information
purposes of requiring a certified operator. The is the DENR Customer Service Center. They may be
condition regarding operators remains in the permit at reached at 1-877-NC ENR 4 U (1-877-623-6748). An
this time in the event that these facilities are additional source of information is the North Carolina
classified in the future. (Part II,Section C:1) Office of Waste Reduction. They have lots of specific
information on how to minimize pollutants at various
3) Where do I find my stream classification? types of industries. They may be reached at (919) 571-
The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C, Tr, etc. can 4100.
usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If
you are unsure of your stream classification, you can
contact the NPDES Unit.

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For General Permit NCG550000
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Volume I August 1,2007
Who Is Covered Under This Permit? disinfection apparatus. All existingl.'facilities adding
chlorination after August 1, 2007 will also be required to
This permit covers discharges of treated domestic add dechlorination. System requirements'fora new(not
wastewater from single family residences at flows not to yet constructed) system are a septic tank,, primary and
exceed 1000 gallons per day. Other types of facilities secondary (or recirculating) sand filters,
discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of treated chlorination/dechlorination,'(or equivalent means of
domestic wastewater may be covered under this permit disinfection)and post-aeration apparatus.
with the approval of the Division.
Operation and Maintenance
Changes in Reissued General Permit
In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper
The previous General Permit expired July 31, 2007. The operation of domestic wastewater systems, the following
permit has been reissued for an additional five years. The measures should be taken:
new permit contains the following significant changes • Check the septic tank every year to see if solids
from the previous version: should be removed.
• Dechlorination is now required for all facilities • Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five
installing chlorination after the effective date of the years. Contact a local septic service/repair company
fmal permit. from the yellow pages.
• Risers will be required on all new septic tanks • Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment
making them easier to locate. (if applicable)weekly to confirm proper operation.
• If a chlorinator and/or dechlorinator is installed,
There were also changes made to the Notice of Intent replace tablets whenever necessary.
(NOI) which is filed to gain coverage under this permit.
The NOI requires updated buffer requirements aligning Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank
with 15A NCAC 02T .0506, and the sign-off of a
professional engineer for all new systems. The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried
in the ground outside the house. Wastewaters from the
Key Permit Requirements house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing
machine and dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows out of
the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and
required. The parameters to be sampled can be found
in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina certified drainfield must be properly maintained for the system to
laboratory should be contacted to perform the work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining
analytical monitoring. A list of certified laboratories your septic system are:
can be obtained by calling the Division.
• All samples should be collected before the effluent • Do not put too much water into the septic system.
joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, water or Try to conserve water wherever possible.
substance. (Part II,Section D:1) • Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any napkins, or other foreign objects.
planned physical alterations or additions to the • Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
system that could significantly increase the quantity • Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the drain.
of pollutants discharged or introduce new pollutants • Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every
to the discharge. These alterations include any types 3-5 years.
of residence/facility expansions. (Part II, Section • Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the
E:3) septic tank and drain field.
• Submission of monitoring reports is not required. All
monitoring information must be retained on site for a Chlorination and Dechlorination Tablets
period of 3 years. (Part II, Section E:1)
If the treatment system has a chlorinator or dechlorinator,
Minimum Treatment System Requirements it is important that there is an adequate supply of tablets
to ensure proper operation. There will usually be a white
System requirements for existing (previously PVC pipe sticking up from the chlorinator/dechlorinator
constructed) systems are a septic tank, sand filter and where the tablets should be inserted. Tablets can be

obtained from most plumbing supply stores. Make sure 4) Does a certified lab need to be used to analyze
that the tablets are certified for wastewater use. Chlorine samples?
tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine used for Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to
swimming pools. perform analytical monitoring. The only exception to
this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH
Signs of Septic System Problems values should be measured in the field because they
may change considerably between when the sample
Some of the signs that your septic system may be having is pulled and it is analyzed at the laboratory. A list of
problems are: certified labs is available from the Division.
• Sewage backing up into your toilets,tubs or sinks. 5) What If I Sell My Property?
• Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has
rained. The Division views changes of name or ownership as
• The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil a minor modification and requires the Director's
over the drainfield. approval. Name and ownership changes require you
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The
ditches or woods. forms are available by contacting the NPDES
Permitting Program at(919)733-5083.
If you see any of these signs, contact a septic repair .
company from the yellow pages in your area. 6) When does my permit expire and how do I renew .
it?
Right-of-Way The expiration date of the permit is on the first page
of the General Permit. This General Permit expires
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the on July 31, 2012. Approximately 180 days prior the
permittee from obtaining all necessary right-of-way or expiration of the General Permit, you will receive a
easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
another property.
Contact Us .
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information,please contact us at:
1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results
annually? N.C.Division of Water Quality
No. The submission of monitoring reports for this Surface Water Protection Section
permit is not required. There are no standardized NPDES Permitting Program
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated 1617 Mail Service Center
with this permit. All monitoring results should be Raleigh,N.C.27699-1617
kept on site for three years. The Division may Phone: [phone]
request these reports for review at any time. (Part II, Fax: [phone]
Section E:1)
You may also contact your local Regional Office at:
2) Do I need to employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to manage and run the Asheville: [phone]
system? Mooresville: [phone]
Not at this time. The Division's Operator Training Winston-Salem: [phone]
and Certification Unit does not currently plan to Raleigh: [phone]
classify these types of facilities for the purposes of Fayetteville: [phone]
needing a certified operator. The requirement was Washington: [phone]
left in the permit at this time with clarification, in the Wilmington: [phone]
event that classification was assigned in the future.
(Part II, Section C:1) The NPDES Permitting Program can be found online at
http://www.ncwaterquality.org/NPDES Another source of
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3) Where do[find my stream classification? information is the DENR Customer Service Center.They
The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C, Tr, etc. can may be reached at 1-877-NC ENR 4 U(1-877-623-6748).
usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If An additional source of information is the North Carolina
you are unsure of your stream classification, you can Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental
contact the NPDES Permitting Program. Assistance. They have information on how to minimize
pollutants at various types of industries. They may be
reached at(919)715-6500.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Description of Wastewater.
a. Type of Wastewater: _100_ % Domestic
% Industrial
b. Volume of Wastewater (design capacity) : _360_ GPD
c. Types and Quantities of Industrial Wastewater:None
d. Prevalent Toxic Constituents in Industrial Wastewater:NA
2. Pretreatment Program Status: In Development
Approved
Should Be Required
XX Not Needed
3. Description of Industrial Processes and Applicable 40 CFR Parts
and Subparts:NA
4 . Industrial Production Rates (in appropriate mass/day units) .NA
a. Long Term Average Production Rate:
b. Highest Monthly Production in Past 12 Months:
c. Highest Yearly Production in Past 5 Years:
5. Treatment System Information.
a. Status of Treatment System: XX_ Existing
Proposed - �,
1` b. Description of Treatment System:Renovated septic/tank, sand))
filter with chlorinator.
6. '\, Residual Solids Treatment and Disposal Method:As necessary. ;r
7. Treatment System Classification (rating sheet attached, if
appropriate) :
8. Codes.
a. SIC Code:4952
b. Wastewater Code:04
c. Main Treatment Unit Code:440 7
9. Treatment System Compliance Status:NEW

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is This Facility Being Constructed With Construction Grants
Funds?No
2. Special Monitoring Requests:None
3. Additional Effluent Limits Requests:No
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Raleigh Regional Office has conducted a site inspection of the
subject facility. The sand filter has been replaced and a
disinfection unit placed on the system erefor, this Office
recommends granting the permit for a p ri of time consistent with
the river basin policy with limitation fo a single family residence.
It\lepo Writer
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Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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