WQ0002342_Final Permit_19950627

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 27, 1995
Mr. Charles W. Dunham, Owner
1018 Mountainside Lane
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Dear Mr. Dunham:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0002342
Charles W. Dunham
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Alamance County
In accordance with your application received February 27, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002342, dated June 27, 1995, to Mr. Charles W. Dunham for the continued operation of
the subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2000, shall void Permit No.
WQ0002342 issued November 27, 1990, 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, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit, This request must be in the form of a .ritten petition, conforming to Chapter 1503 of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mst-1g61a Y. G—riffirifat
[phone] ext. 554.
Sincerely,
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A. Pres Howard, r., P.E.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Charles W. Dunham
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 240 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a flow splitter device, a 6 foot by 66 foot (396 ft2) subsurface sand
filter, a tablet chlorinator, a baffled chlorine contact chamber, a 1,600 gallon storage/pump tank having a 6
GPM submersible pump with valves, an on-off alarm system, and a 5,000 ft2 spray irrigation area with
1.5 inch force main and two above ground sprinklers and all other necessary appurtenances to serve the
Dunham Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
February 27, 1995, 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 May 31, 2000, shall void Permit No.
WQ0002342 issued November 27, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. 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 assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and 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. The sand media of the 396 subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.
4. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.

5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly 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, and
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. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and 1V facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 30 inches over any twelve ( 12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.20 -inches per hour.
7. 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.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Dunham Residence shall be sprayed onto
the irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter due to obstructions,
the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and supported to
such height that the design diameter is achieved.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
11. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
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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 a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area, as required in Condition H 11 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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], 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 renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, spray heads, etc.; or
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
1. 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 or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and 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 and 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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.
S. 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.
9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
10. 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.
Permit issued this the 27th day of June, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. PrestoHoward, Jr. P.E., Director
Division JEnviromental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ002342
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Name: CM0 U4 mi
Address: f MVAMMAfka
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Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation M q HvKe e 9S
Permit No.. We 0-w 2.3 1
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I 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 (6) 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 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 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. 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.
Signature:
Notary Seal
Date: 5 --
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Check Classification (s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation ?C - - Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1 11 ill N Total Points:
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SUBS :FACE CLASSTMATIC IN
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1. __ aeptic Lanka
2-p=V tanks
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sand filters
6.9reass trapfinleraeptor
6 0111"ar aeparniom
i- gravtty subsurface treatment and disposal:
8 __pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY FPJGkTION CLASSFFIZA700N
(c mKk a!1 units that apply)
rt_prelimkury treatment (definition no. 32 )
2 tW9 eons
X saptic tanks
4�Wpump tanks
6._ `e pumps
6`V—sand fitters
7. Qrease lrapfinterceptor
8 _ ollwaler sep"ors
9., X disinfection
1f?. chemicat addition for nutdentlahgae control
11. X spray krigallon of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In exCeas of these components shall
be rated rasing the point rating system and will squire an operator with an appropriate dual cartlficatlon.
LAND APPLIGATIONMESIOLIALS CLASSIFICATION (Appries only to permit holder)
1. Land application of b;osads, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIF1CATKIN
Tha following systems shall be assigned a Gass 1 cfasslfication, Unlpsn the flow Is of a significant quantity w the lechnatogy is un Usually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check If Appropriate)
1, _OWwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2_ Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand alit®n, disinfactian
and direct d; s oha rge;
3. Lagoon Systema consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary c amicai trealment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4 Closed -scop Recycle Systems;
S`_ _ Groundwater Remediallon Systems consisting only of olVwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorpflon, disinfection
and d'zp w;
ti. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface walem
7. Waler Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
S. Seafood processing consisting of screening and dispesaf.
g_ ,Single -fainly discharging syslems, with the excepllon of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified V permitted atter .July 1,
1893 or H upon tnspection by the Division, It Is found that the syslem Is not being adequately operatod or maintained• Such
systems will be nolifiod d the classilicatpon or reciassificztion by the Commission, In writing.