WQ0001717_Final Permit_19890721

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Marlin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Robert Solberg
5715 Hideaway Drive
Chapel Hill , NC 27514
Dear Mr. Mitsch:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
July 21, 1989
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001719
Robert Solberg Residence
Spray Irrigation Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal System
Orange County
In accordance with your application received May 17, 1989, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0001719, dated July 21, 1989, to Mr. Robert Solberg for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be, effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1994, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincer ,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional. Office
EDAC, Inc
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
PERMIT
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Robert Solberg
Orange County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal facility
consisting of a 1,200 gallon septic tank, a 420 square foot subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator,
a 75 gallon chlorine contact chamber, two 1,500 gallon tanks in series for storage with a 10 GPM
submersible pump, and approximately 9,237 square foot spray irrigation field to serve the Robert
Solberg residence, pursuant to the application received May 17, 1989 and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1994, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
4. This permit is not transferable until such time as the permittee has requested a name
change to a new permittee. Such a request must be accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the new and current permittees, and other supporting data as may be
appropriate.
5. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.

6. The Raleigh Regional Office, phone no. 9191733-2314 shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection ca€r
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. oil Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
8. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to
adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action
as may be required by the Division of Environmental Management.
9. A suitable vegetative cover of pasture grasses shall be maintained.
10. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the round is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
11. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent ;;,astewater runoff from the spray field.
12. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
13. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the Permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
14. The application rates shall not exceed 0.4 inches per hour or 0.63 inches per week.
15. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
16. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
17. No type of wastewater other than that from the Solberg residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
18. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occUrs
or while normal maintenance is being performed.
19. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
20. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full
details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
21. This permit may be voided if all operation and maintenance agreement is not signed by the
Permitme. and a signed copy returned to this Division.

22. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked once per year and pumped out as needed.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly. The
scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be. inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray pattern, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated,
23. The sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's specifications.
The engineer's certification will serve as proof of this compliance.
24. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
applicant for the life of the project.
25. The septic tank, sand filter and irrigation field shall be located at least 1.00 feet away from any
drinking water well.
26. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
27. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting
schedule shall be followed.
28. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES PerrrAt and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, NC 27611.
29. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit will subject the
Permittee to any enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6.
Permit issued this the 21st day of July ,1989
NORTH C,AROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Manag ent
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. WQ0001719
Engineer's Certification
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name or Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr„ Secretary
July 21, 1989
Mr. Robert Solberg
5715 Hideaway Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Operation and Maintenance Agreement
for Permit No. WQ0001719
Robert Solberg Residence
Spray Irrigation Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal System
Orange County
Dear Mr. Mitsch:
With reference to the above mentioned project, the attached Operation and Maintenance
Agreement must be signed by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after issuance of the subject
permit or the permit may be voided.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr.774acksFloyd at 919/
733-5083.
SincereYy,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Change County Health Departmen
"4.
Raleigh Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 21, 1989
Robert Solberg, Owner
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0001719
Orange County
I, Robert Solberg, agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked every six (S) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system and alarm system, and alarm system shall be
inspected monthly. the scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic
tank is cleaned out. The alarm system and pump operation shall be checked monthly.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Pennittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of. the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result
in voiding the permit.
Robert Solberg, Owner
Notary Seal and Signature

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 21, 1989
Robert Solberg, Owner
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0001719
Orange County
1, Robert Solberg, agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
Tine Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, time following items:
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a. The septic tank shall be checked evePf-&!xonths and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system and alarm system, and alarm system shall be
inspected monthly. the scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic
tank is cleaned out. The alarm system and pump operation shall be checked monthly.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000
per day.
I Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result
in voiding the permit.
Robert Solberg, Own
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