WQ0004554_Final Permit_19910319

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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 George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
March 19, 1991
Mr. James Fletcher, Jr., Owner
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Route 20, Box 899
Lexington, North Carolina 27292
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004554
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Storage Building; Mobile Home
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Fletcher:
In accordance with your application received December 21, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0004554, dated March 19, 1991, to Mr. James Fletcher, Jr. 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 29, 1996, 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.
Pollution Prevent ion Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 'Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportuniry Affirmative Action Employer

One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at 919/
733-5083.
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Davidson County Health Departm
Winston-Salem Regional Office
John C. Grey Associates
Training and Certification Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Davidson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 390 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of two 1,000 gallon septic tanks (one serving a 1 bedroom mobile home and the
other a storage building with 6 employees), three surface sand filters totalling 136 square feet, a
2,000 gallon pump and chlorine contact chamber, a 10.5 gpm pump, 402 linear feet of 1.25-inch
force main and a spray field with five spray nozzles totalling 15,600 square feet to serve a mobile
home and one storage building, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received December 21, 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 29, 1996, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 Winston-Salem 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
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 three surface sand filters trust comply with the Division'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 tanks and dosing tanks 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.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
l . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover of grass 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 0.03 gallons per day per square foot.
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 mobile home and the storage building
shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 63 feet 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.

9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. 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. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee
must submit a letter to the Certification. Commission which designates the operator in
responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50%
complete.
III. 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. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
3. 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 Winston-Salem 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 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.
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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.
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 Pezxtuttee 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.
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, 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.
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Permit issued this the 19th day of March, 1991
CAROLINA
George T. Eveti
Division of Env,
By Authority of
Permit No. WQ0004554
ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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Pefrnit No. WQ0004554
March 19, 1991
Engineer's Cer_tifica ion
1,
Carolina, having been
the
project,
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
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.
Date
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(MISCELLAHBOUS UNITS CONTINUED) POINTS
(c) Holding Pond for Effluent Flaw Equalization and/or
Stage Discharge
Id Effluent Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
e In -Plant Pumps (including air lifts). . . . . . . .
f Stand -Sy Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . 3
g Thermal Pollution Control Device 3
h Treatment Processes for Removal of Metal or Cyanide and
;other Toxic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Total Points
CLASSIFICATION
Class I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 25 Points
Class I1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 50 Points
Class III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 65 Points
Class lY . . . . . . . . . . . , 56 - Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge.
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Borth Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
Checklist of Facility components
To be Used In Determing Facility Classification
All information will be printed:
Name of plant
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County D,tU) c)��1�
Owner or Contact TP-ersrs-o-nTele
MailingAddress
street o� r P.O. Box No. for City Zip
Permit Number Information
NPDES Permit No.
Date Issued
State Permit No.
Date Issued
Rated by five _
Construction Status
,
Please Checi:
Existing Facility
Upgraded Facility
New Facility
If Upgraded or New acility, Give:
5G% Completion Date
100% Completion Dateu
Date ;j:.j,4Wq I
Operator in Responsible Charge Grade
Design Flow of Plant in GPD T 3210 6 P D Plant Class �}
ITEM
POINTS
(1)
PRETREATMENT UNITS (see definition No. 34) . . . . . . . . 2
2)
DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD (not applicable to non -
contaminated cooling waters and non -discharging systems)
0 -- 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
20,001 -- 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
50.001 -- 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
100,001 -- 250,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
250,001 -- 500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
500,001 -- 1,GDO,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1,000,001 -- 2.000,000 10
2.000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each 200,ODO
GPD capacity up to a maximum of . . . 30
Design Flow (GPO):
(3)
PRELIMINARY UNITS (see e n ton No. 3 ..
(a} Influent Pumps (including air lift) 3
b Bar Screens I
or
(c) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
d) Grit Removal or 1
e) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal . . . 2
f) Flow Measuring Device or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(g) Instrumented Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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(5
(6
ITEM
POINTS
(h)
Preaeration or Equalization . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
(1
Grease or Oil Separators -- Gravity . . . . . .
2
Mechanical. . . . . . .
3
Aerated . . . . . . . .
5
(.i)
Chemical Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
PRIMARY
TREATMENT UNITS
a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 44) . . . . . . . .
2
b)
Imhoff Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
(c)
Primary Clarifiers (including sludge air lifts) . .
5
d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -
Toxic Materials Involving a Discharge to the Surface
waters (sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations
except recreational activities such as gem or gold
mining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
10
} SECONDARY
TREATMENT UNITS
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System
20
Diffused Air Syste+n . ... . _ .
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)
B
Separate Sludge Reaeration . . . . . . . .
3
(il) Trickling Filter - High Rate . . . . . . . .
7
Standard Rate . . . . . .
5
Packed Tower . . . . _ . .
5
(lit) Aerated Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IO
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors (biodfsc). . .
ld
(v Sand Filters (intermittent biologica))
(-
(vi) Stabilization Lagoons with Outlet to Stream .
%
(VI L1.11Ifif'I' (lnClU4€111g Sin,1[CJ0 all' Alf is)
J
(b)
Nitrogenout Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System. . . . .
20
Diffused Air Systems. . .
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating, or rotor)8
Separate Sludge Reaeration . . . . . . . . .
3
(it) Trickling Filter - High Rate . . . . . . . .
7
Standard Rate . . . . . .
5
Packed Tower. . . . .
5
(iii) Rotating Biological Contactors (biodlsc) . .
10
{iv Sand Filter (interlittent biological). . . .
2
(v) Clarifier (including sludge air lifts) . . .
5
TERTIARY
OR AOYANCED TREATMENT UNITS
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds - Without Carbon regeneration
5
With Carbon regeneration.
15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - Without
Carbon regeneration
5
With Carbon regeneration.
15
C)
Aaroonia Stripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1$
d)
Chemical Additi3ns _ . . . . . . . . . . .
5
r)
Denitrification Process (separate process). . . .
10
f)
Electrodialysis . . .
5
9)
Foam Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
5
(h)
;on Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
ITEM
POINTS
(1)
Land Application (see definition No. 23h) . . . . .
f
.)
(not applicable for facilities under 10 (a)
j)
Mfcroscreens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
5
k
Phosphorus Removal _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
1
Polishing Ponds- Without aeration . . . . . . . .
2
With aeration . . . . . . . . . .
5
(m)
Post Aeration - Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0
Diffused or Mechanical . . . . . .
5
(n)
Pre -Package Unit for Removal of Oil and Grease
30
o)
Reverse Osmosis
5
(p)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters -- Low Rate . . . . . .
2
High Rate . ..
5
(7)
SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank -- Pleated . . . . . . . . . .
10
Aerobic . . . . . . . . .
5
Unheated . . . . . .
3
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . .
10
NC
Sludge Drying Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Sludge Elutriatlon
S
e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)
5
Sludge Thickener . . . . . .
2
g
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage). . .
2
h�
Sludge Holding Tank -- Aerated . . . . . . . . . .
5
Non -aerated . . .
2
(f)
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon
regeneration] . . . . . . .
10
(.11
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or F€I ter Press . . . .
10
(3)
S1.01X,L Di;T'OSAL (including Incinerated ash)
aLagoons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
b
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see def.
23a ) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
(c)
Landfilled (burial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(9)
DISINFECTION
(a)
Pre . .
1
b )
i.n tersnedi a to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
NPosh
Dechlorination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
(e)
Chlorine or Ozone Generation . . . . . . . ,
5
(f)
Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
(10)
MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a)
Molding Ponds or Holding Tanks for Inorganic, Hon -toxic
Materials with no Discharge to the Surface Waters
2
(Sludge handling facilities for water purification
plants, sand, gravel, crushed stone and other similar
operations --see definition No. 10)
(b)
-Holding Ponds or Holding Tanks for Organic or Toxic
Materials with no Discharge to the surface Waters
4
(Any pump, valve, or other mechanical control subject
to failure creating a potential for bypass or discharge'
from the holding ponds or tanks will necessitate a
minimum classification of Class I requiring a certified
.• M^�`
operator).P
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