WQ0003301_Final Permit_19900516

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
Mr. Willie Bethune
Owner
Route 6 Box 270
Durham, NC 27703
Dear Mr. Bethune:
May 16, 1990
George T, Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003301
Renewal of No. 12517
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System.
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Durham County
In accordance with your application for renewal received March 23, 1990, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003301, dated May 16, 1990, to Mr. Willie Bethune for the
continued operation of the subject non -discharge type wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 12517 issued December 3, 1985.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1995, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. PIease 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 Lindsay L. Mize
at 9191733-5083.
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Pollution 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
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
Mr. Willie Bethune, Owner
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of 600 GPD non -discharge, land application/spray irrigation type wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities consisting of a 1,200 gallon capacity septic tank, a 300 square
foot subsurface sand filter, a distribution box, a 75 gallon capacity chlorine contact tank with
tablet chlorinator, an irrigation pump tank with a single 23 GPM irrigation pump and 2,400 gallon
capacity for wastewater storage, a 15,000 square foot irrigation area and associated piping,
sprinklers, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Bethune residence located on Durham County,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 23,
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 April 30, 1995, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
L 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 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.

4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
5. 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.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable year round vegetative cover 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. 0.7 inch/acre/week
b. 0.2 inch/hour/day on a three (3) day cycle.
c. the treated wastewater shall be uniformly applied as to avoid runoff, ponding or
erosion.
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 the Bethune 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 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. 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.
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10. Dikes shall be constructed so as to prevent surface water runoff from the spray field.
III. MONITORINQ AND REPORTING RE IREMENT
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. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules arranged as required by
the Division of Environmental Management and constructed in accordance with 10
NCAC 2C 0.100.
The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system
and irrigation area as required in Condition 11.9 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon
request.
4. 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
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, 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
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.
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2, This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
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. Within 180 days of 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 pen -nit 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. Failure of the Permitee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to
$1.0,000 per day.
13. Failing to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or ground water
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
14. Periodic soil test should be submitted to insure that proper pH and nutrient loadings are
not exceeded.
15. The wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be maintained above the 100 -year
flood elevation,
16- An acceptable reserve area, equal in size, to the approved disposal area shall be
maintained at all times.
17. This permit may be voided if an operation and maintenance agreement is not in full force
and effect and is considered a part of this permit.
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18. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 12517 issued December 3, 1985.
Permit issued this the 16 day of May, 1990
N,ORTHCAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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George T. Evere Dir or
Division of.Environ n annageznent
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission