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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551818_Certificate of Coverage (COC)_20240807Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Doug Waggoner 330 Olive Branch Rd Durham, NC 27703 Dear Mr. Waggoner NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 8/7/2024 Subject: Issuance to Certificate of Coverage (COC) / Authorization to Construct (ATC) NPDES General Permit NCG551818 under General Permit NCG550000 Single Family Residence (SFR) 330 Olive Branch Rd, Durham Durham County In accordance with your application for discharge under the subject NPDES General Permit, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) herewith forwards a Certificate of Coverage (COC) and Authorization to Construct (ATC) permit for new facilities. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215 .1, the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). Your permit package includes: 13 Certificate of Coverage (COC) /Authorization to Construct (ATC) 13 Operation and Maintenance Instructions o Engineer's Certification form (to be returned to DWR upon project completion). 13 A copy of Wastewater Discharge General Permit NCG550000 can be found here https://www.deq.nc. gov/water-quality/aquifer-protection/afo/permits/ncg550000-renewal- 2020/download To maintain your Certificate of Coverage (COC), you must remit an annual fee of $60, due each year on the date of this letter, to the Division of Water Resources. Please include the COC number NCG551818 on your check. Mail your Annual Fee to: NCDEQ / DWR / NPDES / SFR Permitting Attn. Wren Thedford 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DWR understands that the subject property has been judged "unsuitable" for a ground -absorption sewer system by the Durham County Health Department. Therefore, your authorized consultant, Agri -Waste Technology, Inc. intends to upgrade/install a wastewater treatment system designed to discharge to Surface Waters of the State in accord with plans and specifications signed by the engineer on April 15, 2024. Compliance under General Permit NCG550000 restricts discharge flow, not to exceed 1,000 gallons per day. This ATC covers treatment facilities for a three (3)-bedroom single-family residence estimated to discharge 360 gpd (120 gallons per bedroom). North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources R E Q i 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA o.P.w�n m eaai�.nantii oaarty 919.707.9000 Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 _»a-_ .._ . NPDES General Permit NC551818 Please note that you must provide regular treatment -system operation, maintenance and inspections in accord with manufacturer's recommendations and this ATC; all records, water analyses, and logs to be kept onsite available for DWR inspection [NCG550000, Section A. (2.)]. Operation and Maintenance. The Permittee is responsible to maintain all components of the approved treatment system, designed to meet Surface Water -Quality Standards. Compliance includes following the manufacturer's guidelines, conducting and documenting inspections, establishing sources for OEM spare parts and supplies, taking samples for analyses, making necessary repairs, and documenting said maintenance for the duration of the permit. Please note that the receiving stream is currently classified and governed as WS-IV; NSW (Water Supply, Nutrient Sensitive Waters). If DWR determines that your discharge contributes to future degradation or impairment of this waterbody, an individual NPDES permit may be mandatory. Upon DWR's request, the Permittee must provide records and demonstrate regular efforts to maintain the approved treatment system. The Division recommends that the Pennittee solicit manufacture -certified training, or a qualified contractor or service to regularly inspect and maintain this treatment system. Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit. This ATC details the conditions of installation and operation. Before startup, activation requires notice to the Raleigh Regional Office (919-791-4252), attention Michael Hall, a minimum of three (3) days in advance of discharge. Such notification shall be made during normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. The attached Engineer's Certification form, must be returned to DWR by the Engineer, documenting compliance "as built" in accord with this ATC and approved plans and specifications submitted to DWR on April 15, 2024.. No changes may be made without prior approval. Therefore, in accord with the application and the attached approved plans and specifications, DWR hereby authorizes the installation of upgrades to the existing surface -water discharge treatment system described as: • Septic tank with Effluent Filter • AdvanTex AX-20 RT Pod • UV Disinfection • Discharge point with Rip -Rap • Discharge Pump Compliance with the above shall include a leakage test performed on reused tanks and proposed new tanks, or leak -certified new by the manufacture not to exceed an exfiltration rate of twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The Engineer's Certification shall serve as proof of compliance with this condition. Mail the completed Engineer's Certification to: DEQ / DWR/ NPDES Program 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 ❖ The Permittee shall, for the life of the treatment facility, maintain on site a copy of the approved plans and specifications available for DWR inspection. All elbow piping must conform to the long -sweeping type. All cleanouts must be housed in meter boxes below grade. This treatment system shall be located at least 15 feet away from a dwelling, at least 100 feet from any water -supply well either on- or off -site. The system shall also be located and constructed above any applicable 100-year flood line; 50-ft setback from property lines. Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 _ »a- - __ . NPDES General Permit NC551818 Upon completing construction and prior to operating this permitted facility, a North Carolina - registered engineer shall sign and submit to DWR the attached Engineer's Certification form, thereby certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Certificate of Coverage, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. This ATC permit is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph 2 of NPDES General Permit NCG550000, and is subject to revocation unless wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in this General Permit. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including creating nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment(s) or disposal facilities. Failure to abide by the requirements of this ATC permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 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 COC is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Resources. The Division may modify or revoke and reissue this COC. This COC does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits that may be required by the Division of Water Resources, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government. NPDES Contact. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of this Certificate of Coverage or Authorization to Construct (ATC) permit, please email Kate Shadwell [kate.shadwell@deq.nc.gov] or call her direct line [919-707-3613]. Sincerely, DocuS'Ii/gned by: f 8328B44CE9EB4A1... John E. Hennessy Section Chief Regional Operations Division of Water Resources Attachments: COC; Engineer's Certification form (to be signed and returned to DWR), Outfall Map cc: Raleigh Regional Office — Laserfiche NPDES General Permit Files — Laserfiche Kevin Davidson, P.E. — Agri -Waste Technology, Inc. Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 _ »a- . __ . NPDES General Permit NC551818 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE - NCG551818 Under GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000 TO DISCHARGE 100%-DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NEDES) In compliance with the provisions 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, Doug Waggoner is hereby authorized to operate a wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank with effluent filter, AdvanTex AX-20 RT Pod, UV disinfection, effluent discharge pump; outfall with erosion protection/aeration (rip -rap); discharging from facilities located at the Single -Family Residence (SFR) 300 Olive Branch Rd Durham 27703 Durham County to receiving waters designated as Unnamed Tributary to Lick Creek [Stream Index: 27-11-(0.5)] a waterbody currently classified WS-IV; NSW located within sub -basin 03-04-01 [HUC: 030202010502] of the Neuse 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 Authorization to Construct (ATC) shall become effective October 1, 2024 This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signedthis day August 7, 2024 DocuSigned by: 83281344CE9E134A1... John E. Hennessy, Section Chief Regional Operations Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 2, 2024 To: John Hennessy NC DEQ / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office From: Catherine Shadwell Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit Subject: Review of Discharge to Surface Waters Designated Water Supply (WS) • UT to Lick Creek [Stream Index: 27-11-(0.5)]; WS-IV, NSW • 100% Domestic discharge; max 360 gpd (3-bedroom at 120 gpd each) For: Doug Waggoner — Single Family Residence 330 Olive Branch Rd Durham, NC 27703 NCG551818 — Certificate of Coverage under General Permit NCG550000 Durham County F—xl Upon review of the subject system and discharge, DWR concludes that the outfall is located at a sufficient distance from any known or proposed public water supply intake so as not to adversely impact water quality. This assumes that the Permittee will properly operate and maintain the facility in accord with this COC and the subject NPDES General Permit. F-1 Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met: N Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached: tf--�z- DEQ ueu��eet of environ�ncmai puamq North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919.707.9000 Docusign Envelope ID: EF9BBD08-7405-4DAB-A8FA-B2D57875C113 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Permittee- NPDES COClATC Number: Coun Engineer's Certification: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 330 Olive Branch Rd. Durham, NC 27703 NCG551818 Durham County I, , a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, as authorized by the Permittee to observe [ daily, part time, full time ] the construction of the project, , Project Name Location do hereby state that to the best of my abilities, I practiced due care and diligence to observe the construction of said project such that it was advanced and completed in accordance and in compliance with the NPDES Permit, approved plans and specifications, Authorization to Construct Permit, and General Permit Certificate of Coverage issued by the Division of Water Resources. Signature Registration No. Date [Stamp] [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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.] D � �� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 �w 919.707.9000