WQ0001996_Final Permit_19901219

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 19, 1990
Ms. Lillian G. Lloyd
Route 12, Box 7
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001996
Lloyd Single Family Residence
Renewal of Permit No. 10805
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Durham County
Dear Ms. Lloyd:
In accordance with your request for renewal received July 5, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Pe-nrdt No. WQ0001996, dated December 19, 1990, to you for the continued operation
of the subject single family residence spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1995, shall
hereby void Permit No. 10805 issued October 15, 1985, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required
operational information will result in future compliance problems.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Carolyn
McCaskill at 919/ 733-5083.
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Raleigh Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
11.0. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
Lillian Lloyd Single Family Resident
Durham County
construction and operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of a 1000 gallon septic tank, a 390 square foot (6 feet wide x 65 feet long)
subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 1500 gallon pump tank, a 1500 gallon storage tank
with the pump/storage tank having a 13 GPM submerged pump with valves, on -off alarm system,
a 2-inch force main, seven (7) above ground sprinklers, a fenced spray field of 11,325 square feet,
all piping, fittings and appurtenances to serve the Lloyd Residence, with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal request received July 5, 1989 and in conformity with
the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1995, shall
hereby void Permit No. 10805 issued October 15, 1984, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 immediate
corrective action to correct the problem, including those as may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management.
2. 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.
3. The sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's
specifications.
4. 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.

5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
6. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence under separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover of shall be maintained
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. The application rate shall not exceed: a) 0.50 inches/acre/week b) 0.25 inches/hour.
6. 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.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from LIoyd Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
9. 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 annually and pumped out as needed.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer
shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly 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.
III. MONITORM AND REPORTINGREPORUNG RE MENT

1. 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.
2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area as required in Condition II.9 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon
request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no.
9191733-2314, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, spray heads, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly
to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur.
IV. INSPECTIONS
T . Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V . GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, 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. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or
may not be approved.

4. 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.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject
the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
8. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives
full details of the materials applied at this site.
9. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
operation and maintenance agreement previously signed by the Permittee.
10. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by
the Permittee for the life of the project.
11. 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.
12. The operational agreement submitted to the Division signed and notarized on October
23, 1984 is considered a part of this permit.
Permit issued this the 19th day of December, 1990
CAROLINA
eorge T. EveKD
Division of En
By Authority of the
Permit No. WQ0001996
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission

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OPEV ±ION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Permit No. 10805
Ms. Lillian G. Lloyd, Owner
Single Family (3 Bedroom Home) Located 0£f NC 54
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Durham County
I, Lillian G. Lloyd, Owner 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 limtied to, the following
items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked every six (6) months and pumped out
as required, but no less frequently than once per year.
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 .and pump 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 shall be checked. The pump operation shall be checked.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make -certain of the sprayers'
proper operation, 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.
3. Failing to meet permit conditions or by 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 ther permit
conditions may result in voiding the permit or actions listed in condition No-3.
NOTARY Lillian G. Lloyd, Owner
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