WQ0004512_Final Permit_19910228

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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
February 28, 1991
Ms. Doris King
1265 Highway 43
Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
George T. Everett, Ph.D,
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004512
Doris King
Proposed Residence on King Property
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Craven County
Dear Ms. King
In accordance with your application received December 14, 1994, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0004512 with buffer variances to the property lines and existing
residence, dated February 28, 1991, to Doris King for the construction and operation of the subject
spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 1993, 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 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. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. 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 Mr. Mark Hawes at 9191733-5083.
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George Everett
cc: John Meyers, Craven County Health Department t
Washington Regional Office�� 4
Groundwater Section
Colonial Engineering, Inc.
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
Doris King
Craven County
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatmenf and disposal
system consisting of a 1,000 gallon septic tank, a flow divider, dual constructed wetland cells in
parallel consisting of cell A 20 ft x 15 ft x 1 ft (L x W x D) and cell B 20 ft x 15 ft x 2 ft, flow level
control structures to serve the wetland cells, an ozonation unit, a 1,500 gallon pump tank with a
24 gpm submersible pump with high water alarms, a spray irrigation field with 12 sprinklers each
with a spray diameter of 50 ft, and all the associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the
proposed residence at the Doris King Property located directly behind the existing Doris King
residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
December 14, 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 February 28, 1993, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 Washington Regional Office, phone no. [phone], 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
trade 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 condition -s 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
1, damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with General Statute 143215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
9. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any existing residence under separate ownership
with the exception of 250 feet from the existing Dori§ King residence,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines with a minimum distance of 63 feet
between the spray field and the properties of Allphoradia Foreman and Anzilia K.
Andersons,
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 treatrnent/storage units and any wells,
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
1 The Permittee shall maintain a vegetative buffer of sufficient height to prevent the
occurrence of drift at all times between the spray field and the adjacent property
lines where the minimum buffer distance cannot be maintained.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.2 MAR 14 1991
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.-.iC r
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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 .017 gpd/sf.
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 proposed residence on the Doris King
property 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.
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9. Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven Cour Innovative and Alternative
Demonstration Program, is responsible for the operation arld 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 ozonation disinfection system shall be checked every week for proper
operation.
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.
GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, 3 monitor wells, _l upgradient
and 2 downgradient, shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The
well(s) shall be constructed such that the water level in the well is never above or
below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year, However,
the exact location and construction details for these wells shall be approved by the
Washington Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be
obtained.
2. The 3 monitoring 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)
TOC
Ammonia Nitrogen
Water Level
Total Suspended Solids
Volatile Organic Compounds -
TDS (500.0)
pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units)
Chlorides (250.0)' "
Fecal Coliforms (1/100 ml)
In November Only (by Method 1 or Method
2 below)
Method 1: Method 6230D ( Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods for
the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th edition, 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods for the Determination of Organic
Compounds in Drinking Water", United States Environmental
Protection Agency - 600/4-88/039
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be
surveyed relative to mean sea Ievel (M.S.L.). The depth of the water in each well
shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level
elevations shall then be determined relative to M.S.L.
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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If TOC concentrations greater than 10 rn�a are detected in any downgradient
monitoring well, additional sampling and aaiysis 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/1, 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_
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by method 6230D, or the equivalent
method 502.2, then EPA methods 504 and 611 must also be run to detect other
organic compounds which may be present. The results of all analysis specified in
the monitoring requirements, including 604 and 511 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
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.
3. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system, delineated on the attached site
map, 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 Compfiance Boundary is subject to
penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.5(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 spray irrigation area, 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.
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 BOUNDARY, 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.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the
Division, shall be provided.
5. Upon determination by the Division that the facility operation has or will contravene
the groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary, the Permittee will
cease use of this facility immediately upon receipt of notice of such contravention. _9
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative
Demonstration Program, 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.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee or Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative
and Alternative Demonstration Program, shall report by telephone to the Washington
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:
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 IS 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.
V. INSPECTIONS
L Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by Craven County in
conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative Demonstration Program
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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I . 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 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. 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/ Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, 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.
11. In the event that the ozonation disinfection unit fails to adequately disinfect the
wastewater, a tablet type chlorination unit shall be installed.
12. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 50 feet due to
obstructions, the sprinklers heads shall be raised and supported to a height which
avoids obstructions.
13. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Doris King and
Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative
Demonstration Program, for the operation and maintenance of the spray irrigation
system is in full force and effect.
14. In the event that Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, is no longer in responsible charge for the operation
and maintenance of the facility and upon classification of the facility by the Certification
Commission, 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 type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
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Permit issued this the 28th day of February, 1991
NORTH CAR INA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Everett, D ector
Division of Environ ental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Managerntrit Commission
Permit No. WQ0004512
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Permit No. WQ0004512
February 28, 1991-'"
Engineer's Certification
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,
Project Name
Location
for the
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 Registration No.
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