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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. Cabey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Harold D. Beaver
Iredell County Public
1147 Salisbury Road
Statesville, N. C.
Dear Mr. Beaver:
February 7, 1990
Schools
28677
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002337
Iredell County Schools/Harmony Elementary
Renewal Permit No. 9289
Subsurface Treatment and Disposal Facilities
Iredell County
In accordance with your application for renewal received on
July 27, 1989, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002337,
dated February 7, 1990, to Iredell County Public Schools for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and
disposal facilities. Please be advised, the design of this
system was based on 10 gallons/student day. The North Carolina
Administrative Code requires new facilities to be designed based
on 15 gallons/student day. If problems with this facility
indicate it is hydraulically overloaded, the Division will
require an upgrade.
This permit shall ba effective from the date of issuance
until December 31, 1994, and shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations as specified therein. Issuance of this permit
hereby voids Permit No. 9289 issued July 25, 1983 and the
amendment issued October 6, 1983.
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.
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If you need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Mis. Carolyn McCaskill at 91.9/733-5083.
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Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 cf Chapter
143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Iredell County Public Schools
Iredell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 6660 GPD septic tank and nitrification
field wastewater treatment system consisting of a collection
system; a 6200 gallon septic tank; a 1500 gallon dosing/storage
tank with a 900 gallon dosing cycle using dual alternating
4/10 -HP pumps, on--off-alarm controls, a cross-over piping
system, a vent, and securable cover; approximately 20 linear
feet of 6 -inch gravity sewer; approximately 730 linear feet of 1
1/2 -inch force main; two (2) primary flow divider boxes; four
(4) distribution boxes each having nine (9) outlets; a 13,392
square foot nitrification field having two (2) equal sections
each with 2232 linear feet of 4 -inch diameter smooth wall
perforated or drilled pipe in 3 -foot wide trenches (18 lines,
12.4 feet long per section); and with miscellaneous piping,
valves, fittings, electric services, and appurtenenaces to serve
Iredell County Schools with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the renewal request received July
27, 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,
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until December 31, 1994, shall hereby void Permit No. 9289
issued July 25, 1983 and the amendment issued October 6, 1983,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. In the event that the facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective action, including those as may be required by
this Division, such as construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
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. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to
adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless
the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated
in a manner which will protect the assigned water
quality standards of the surface waters and ground
waters.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater
from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff
from the subsurface disposal field.
5. 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.
6. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater
disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of
accommodating the average daily flow of the facility
being served without exceeding the loading rates of the
reserve area while meeting all required buffer
requirements.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from
the treatment facilities is prohibited.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or
private water supply including wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB"
classified surface waters
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c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake,
river or natural drainageway
d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains or diversions (upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water
interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and
groundwater drainage systems.
9. Any cafeteria wastewater connected to this facility must
he discharged through a grease trap prior to the septic
tank.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated
at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must
hold a certificate of the grade at least equivalent to
the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission. Within
thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities
are 50o complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to
the Certification Commission which designates the
operator in responsible charge.
3. 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.
4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal
area except while installation occurs or while normal
maintenance is being performed.
5. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the disposal
field(s) and the field(s) shall be kept mowed. The
clippings shall be removed to prevent the build up of
thatch.
6. The low pressure lines shall be purged monthly using
potable water or air pressure and the pressure adjusted
on the distribution lines to approved specifications.
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III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. A record shall be maintained of all sludge removed from
this facility. The record shall include the name of the
hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from
a municipality agreeing to accept the sludge, date the
sludge was hauled, and volume of sludge removed.
3. If flow records show that the flows are above the design
capacity of the treated facility, expansion of the
facility must be requested through a permit amendment
immediately.
4. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the
Mooresville Regional Office, telephone no. (704)
663-1699, 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 occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility
which results in the treatment of significant amounts
of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents
of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any
other unusual circumstances.
b. 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, aerators, compressors,
etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or
treatment facility resulting in a bypass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any
portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates
that the facility has gone out of compliance with its
permit limitations.
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 reoccur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary
by the Division of Environmental Management shall be
provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be
provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of
the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and
discharges which may cause or lead to the release of
wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or
a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log
or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance,
repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
This log of inspections shall be maintained by the
Permittee for a period of three years from the date of
the inspection and shall be made available upon request
to the Division of Environmental Management or other
permitting authority.
3. 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.
VI. 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.
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3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is
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. A set of the previously approved plans and
specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the applicant for the life of the project.
5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid
by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee
accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
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 wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a
publicly owned areawide sewage collection system within
180 days of its availability. All discharge of
wastewater to the low pressure pipe distribution system
shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewer
system.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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Permit issued this the 7th day of February, 1990
NORTH CAROLINA
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By Authority of
Permit No. WQ0002337
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