WQ0003628_Final Permit_19980511

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 11, 1998
Donald G. King, Owner
927 Old Dam Road
Liberty, North Carolina 27298
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NORTH CAROL-INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003628
Donald G. King, Owner
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Alamance County
Dear Mr. King:
In accordance with the renewal request received March 12, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0003628, dated May 11, 1998, to Donald G. King 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 April 30, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003628 issued September 24, 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 written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B 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 co tact Mr. Michael D. Allen at (919)
733-5083 extension 547.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Sincere,
�A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Donald G. King
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a two
1,000 gallon septic tanks, a 150 square foot subsurface sand filter, a 255 square foot subsurface sand filter , a tablet
chlorinator, dual 1,000 gallon storage tanks in series with a 10 GPM irrigation pump, and a 5,900 square foot spray
irrigation area to serve the King Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
renewal request received March 12, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural ResoUrces and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003628 issued September 24, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS -
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 Water Quality (Division), 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 residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
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 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.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities which are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion
or modification of the spray irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would
cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated.
The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up
operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. The
ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, and IV 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 15A NCAC 8A
.0202.
A suitable 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.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 46.8 inches over any twelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate which will not cause runoff.
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.
No type of wastewater other than that from the King Residence shall be sprayed onto the irrigation
area.
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.
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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 spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
12. 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 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 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 Il 12 for a minimum of five years. This information shall be provided to the
Division upon request.
Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336)
771-4600, 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
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report trust 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 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
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
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.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A
to 143-215.6C.
6. 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.
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.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for
the life of the project.
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 eleventh day of May, 1998
NORTH CAOLINA ENIRON NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003628

OPERATION AND h1AI\TE.\ANCE AGREEMENT FOR TH£-
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Single Family Residence NVastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Pemut No. 0 .7-
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as Mows:
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 inten•al 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 allo�,s 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 S 10,000 per
day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or Groundwater regulations
ill require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voidin4 the permit.
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SUBS. URFACE CLAS,SIFICAT)ON
(check al! units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand tillers
W ;,ease lrapfinterceptor
6. oil!waier separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
a. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLA. 6&F)CAT10N
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2. lagoons
3.)e septic tanks
4. V pump tanks
5./_pumps
6._ Y sand fillers
7. grease frapAnterceptor
a. oil/water separators
9. disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11._ r,__-___.spray irrigation o1 wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shE)II
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certlfication.
LAr;dAPPLiCATION.IRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land applicalion of biosoiids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shal' be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -icy -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
t. OiVwaler Separator Systems oonsisfing only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfeciion, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and dired discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recyde Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediaiion Syst-ems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispos-,.1;
6. Aquacullure operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal_
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified H permitted alter July 1,
1993 or if upon inspedion by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.