WQ0002931_Final Permit_19900308

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. Brian Garriss
Intech, Inc.
P.O. Box 515
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Dear Mr. Garriss:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
March 8, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002931
Intech, Inc.
Yates Mill Run Development
S.T.E.P. Treatment and LPP
Disposal System
Wake County
In accordance with your application received January 10, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002931, dated March 8, 1990 to Intech, Inc, for the subject wastewater
treatment and disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1992, shall
supersede Permit No. 14179 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Babette
McKemie, at 9191733-5083. _
Sincerely,
eorge T. ver t
cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Pollation 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 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM 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
Intech, Inc.
Wake County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 21,000 GPD wastewater collection and subsurface disposal system for
septic tank effluent from 71 residual lots, said system consisting of individual S.T.E.P. units
including a 1400 gallon capacity septic tank and a 600 gallon pump tank with a simplex
submersible pump and a high-water alarm; pressure sewers including approximately 3,540 linear
feet of 2,3,4 and 6 -inch force main, two (2) 265 GPM pump stations each with dual pumps and
high water alarms discharging to two (2) LPP disposal fields, one with a total area of 99,475 sq.
ft. and one with a total area of 55,900 linear feet to serve Yates Mill Run Development with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 10, 1990
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 January 31, 1992, shall
supersede Permit No. 14179 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
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.
I1. 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.
3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed .15 gallons per day per
square foot.
4. 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.
5_ No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
6. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the LPP field(s) and the field(s) shall be kept
mowed. The clippings shall be removed to prevent the build up of thatch.
7. 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
8. Intech, Inc. shall maintain an adequate inventory of pressure sewer system spare
parts, including spare pumps for the S.T.E.P. units. Replacement pumps shall be
available for installation within six (6) hours in the event of failure of the effluent
pumps serving the individual residential lots.
9. Intech Inc. shall assist the individual owners with routine maintenance of pumps and
septic tanks, including the pumping of septic tanks, to insure proper operation of the
facilities.
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. Adequate records showing all maintenance shall be maintained by the Permittee.
These records should include but are not limited to the following:
Items
a) Individual dosing pump operation
b) Individual field rotation
c) High water alarms
d) Residual pressure on highest and
lowest lateral on each subfield
e) Residual pressure on all laterals
Inspection Frequency
Weekly
'Weekly
Weekly
Monthly
Semi-annually
3. Two copies of all operation and maintenance records (as specified in condition III 2)
shall be submitted annually on or before January 31 of the following year to the
following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
4. 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.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone no. [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:
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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
by-pass 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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. To monitor groundwater quality, five (5) monitor wells shall be installed as follows:
one (1) upgradient well and two (2) downgradient wells at LPP Disposal Field #1,
and one downgradient well at LPP Disposal Field #2. The well
location and construction details for these wells must be approved by the Raleigh
Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be obtained. All wells
shall be installed at least 14 days prior to initial waste disposal.
3. The monitor wells must be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste
disposal operations) and thereafter every March, July, and November for the
following parameters:
NO3 (10.0) Ammonia Nitrogen
TDS (500.0) TOC
PH (6.5-8.5 s.u.) Water Level
Chloride (250.0) Total Coliforms (11100 ml)
TOX (in November only)
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
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The analytical methods used for TOX must be capable of detecting the total of all
halogenated organic compounds present at a concentration of 5.0 parts per billion
(ppb) or greater. In the event that a TOX concentration of 5.0 ppb or greater is
detected, any individual halogenated organic compound(s) present ata concentration
at or above the method detection limit (MDL) must be identified and quantified
utilizing EPA methods 601, 602, 604, and 611.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient
monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the
individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration
as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will
be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances
of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be
subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report
Form) every April, August, and December.
4. The Compliance Boundary delineated for the disposal system is specified by
regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable
to the groundwater of North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality
Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the
Permittee, which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site
may alter location of the Compliance Boundary.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at the lesser of 250 feet from the edge of the disposal areas, or 50 feet
within the property boundary.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary
is changed, the permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The
Director shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as
a modification to the Permit.
5. The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW
BOUNDARY is established around disposal systems midway between the
Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the
concentration of any substance equals or exceeds the maximum allowable
concentration of that substance at the REVIEW B01IND-ARY1 as
determined by monitoring, the permittee shall either (i) demonstrate, through
predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design and
operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance
Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility
design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the
Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director.
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V. IN PE TZ N
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.
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. 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.
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.
Permit issued this the 8th day of March, 1990
NORTH CAROLINA
George T. Everett,
Division of Environ
By Authority of the
'AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
tal Management Commission
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