WQ0002685_Final Permit_19900117

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 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobe}y, Jr., Secretary Director
January 17, 1990
Mr. Barry Keisler, Agent
Central Triangle Properties
C/O Landco Development & Realty
1149 Executive Circle
Cary, N. C. 27511
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002685
Central Triangle Properties
Lot # 1 The Woods of Chatham SFR
Spray Irrigation Wastewater Facility
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Keisler:
In accordance with your application received November 13, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002685, dated January 17, 1990, to Central Triangle Properties for the
construction and operation of a Single Family Residence wastewater treatment spray irrigation
facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 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 -John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
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Sincerely,
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Charles . ala d
Acting Director
Chatham County Health Departzrlent
Raleigh Regional Office
Innovative & Alternative System, Inc.
Pollution Prevention Pays
,r P.O. 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
Central Triangle Properties
Chatham County
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construction and operation of a 480 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of a 1240 -gallon
baffled septic tank, a 1200 -gallon pump/recirculation tank with a submersible pump and
high-water alarm, a 480 square foot recirculating subsurface sand filter, a 1200 -gallon storage
tank, a 1200 -gallon irrigation pump tank with a submersible pump and high-water alarm, a
chlorination device, a 14,940 square foot spray irrigation area with four nozzles, and all
associated valves, piping, wiring, and other appurtenances to serve a four bedroom residence on
lot number 1, of The Woods of Chatham Subdivision, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received November 13, 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 December 31, 1994, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDAR
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 this permit and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, phone no. 919/ 733-2314, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an
in-place inspection can 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. on Monday through
Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. 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.

4. 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.
5. The sand media of the recirculating sand filter must comply with the D'ivision's
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this
condition.
6. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four
(24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as
proof of compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock for the septic tank or sand filter installation is required, the pit
shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
8. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
10. 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 drainage ways 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
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 0.206 inches/ hour and 0.36 inches/ week and
18.76 inches annually.
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 Lot # 1 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:
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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 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. MONITORING AND REPORTRiG REPORTINGREQUIREMENTS
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. 919/ 733-2314, 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
I . 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.
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V. GENERAL CONDMON
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 dcscribed 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.
14. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Pezrnittee 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.
Permit issued this the 17th day of January, 1990
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Charles R. Wakild, ActlngjDftctor'
Division of Environmental Ntafiagement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Cominission
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Permit No. WQ0002685
January 17, 1990
Engineer's Certifi� to ion
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 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
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 21, 1989
Mr. Barry Keisler, Agent
Central Triangle Properties
The Woods of Chatham, Lot No.
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0002685
Chatham County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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.
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