WQ0004554_Final Permit_19950831

Stzate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. James Fletcher, Jr., Owner
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Route 20, Box 899
Lexington, NC 27292
Dear Mr. Fletcher:
August 31, 1995
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0004554
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Davidson County
In accordance with your application received June 5, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0004554, dated August 31, 1995, to Fletcher Machine, Incorporated for the construction and
operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. Please be
advised of Condition V.10 which requires the completion of the attrached Operation and Maintenance
Agreement to be returned to the Division within sixty days of permit issuance.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2000, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004554 issued March 19, 1991, 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
21447, 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 contact Mr. Randy Kepler at
[phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely, nn q (�
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A. Pre t n Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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 a two, 1,000 gallon baffled septic tanks (one serving a one bedroom mobile home and a
storage building with six employees, three surface sand filters totaling 136 square feet, a 2,000 gallon
pump and chlorine contact chamber, a tablet chlorinator, a 10.5 GPM pump, 402 linear feet of 1.25 inch
force main and a 15,600 ft2 spray irrigation area with five spray nozzles to serve a mobile home and one
storage building at Fletcher Machine, Incorporated, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received June 5, 1995, 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 July 31, 2000, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004554 issued March 19, 1991, 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, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910-771-4600, 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 assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

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 must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications
have been met_
6. 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)
hours 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 is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The engineer's
certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met.
9. 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 North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
11. 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.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
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least weekly and each Class II, III, 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator i�7 responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
3. 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.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed 0.03 GPD per square foot.
7. 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.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Fletcher Machine, Incorporated shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. 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.
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 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 REP RTIN RE IREMENT
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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area, as required in Condition 11 11 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request.

3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 910-771-4600, 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 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 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 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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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. 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 (b) 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.
10. An Operation and Maintenance Agreement must be completed and returned to the Division
of Environmental Management at the address listed in Part I, 1 of this permit within sixty
days from the date of issuance of this permit. Failure to do so will be considered a
violation of this permit. A copy of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement is attached
for your convenience.
Permit issued this the Thirty First day of August, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., P)E_, Director / #
Division of -Environmental Management #
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0004554

Permit No. WQ0004554
August 31, 1995
WINKUDIDIA WNPUPIEW41VOLIN
1, , 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 this permit, the approved }Mans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Name: James Fletcher, Jr., Owner
Fletcher Machine, Incorporated
Address: Route 20, Box 899
Lexington, NC 27292
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0004554
Davidson County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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.
The storage system, pump system,, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly.
The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval 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 allows 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 $10,000
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature:
Notary Seal
Date:
Notary Signature: Date:

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Name of Facility:
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. ..ailing Address:
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Present Ciassification: New Facility. Existing Facility
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Reviewed by: Health Dept Telephone:
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Check Class ification(s): Subsurface pray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification; (Circle One) 1 11 Ili Total Points:
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02 ;DERED WASTE 7Rl37k!EN7 FOR THE PL -R E OF CLASSEKATtQN ALSO _Y OF 5EJAbE
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(check a units thal apply)
1. saptle tanks
2 pump twh a
3,,_,_ siphon or ping "ems
sand fattens
grease traptnteroeptor
0 olU+w-aler saparidors
7, gravity subsurface treatment and &%poeal:
e. pressure subsurface treaime-nt and dfspaeal:
S-PPAY 1T),ATION CLP-&SlFKATKxJ
(check all units that apply)
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3 tic tanks
4 tanks
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8 sand iHters
7 grease trsp(ntercaplct
8 water separad ors
g dlsinfectlon
10, CherTucat ad&ion for nulrlent/algas control
14, ay Lrrigatlw of wastewater
In eddillon to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components %hail
be rated using the point rating system and wilt require an operator wlth an appropriate duel certlficatlon,
LAND APPOCATION/RESIDUALS CIASSIFiCATION (Apples only to permh holder)
1. Land applicalion of biasoi;ds, residzaLs or corstaminaled soils on a designaled a#e.
WASTEWATER TRE,ATM24T FACUTY CLkSSF ICATM
The foriowing systems shalt be assigned a Gttst I cias0;cation, unle-�g the flow Is of a sign1eicant quantity w the technatogy Is unusually
complex, to require consideral;on by the Con-x.nission on a case -by -case basis: (Check I Appropriate)
1, O;ihwaler Separator Systems consisl;ng only d physical separation, pumps and dispossi:
2 ,__,Sepik TanVSand Pillar Systems coosisling only of seplic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand lifters, drsiri&dion
and du ect dis cha rQe;
S, �I..agoon Systems consisting only of petiminary treatment. Lagoons, pumps, drsinfecCon, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nu14enl control, and dIxect discharge;
4- Cks.ed-k>op aeryae Systems;
5-Groundwater Remedallon Systems conslstkV only of olVwater separators, pumps, air-striipping, carbon adsorpllon, dislnTection
and d�spac.3};
IS. -Aquacuture operations with discha• ge to surface waters;
__Water Plant sludge hanaTing and bac -wash water treaimw-C
Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
Q-___SingFe-family discharging systems_ wrh tho exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be dassif;ad If perrshied after Juty 1,
1993 or U upon inspedion by the Urvislon, I Is found that the syslern is ml being adequalely operatod or mainta;ned. Such
systems will be notified oT the classificalion or redassifi f;on by the Commission, In wrhtng.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AG]
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
Name: James Fletcher, Jr., Owner
Fletcher Machine, Incorpora�
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Address: Route 20, Box 899 SEP 14 199;
Lexington, NC 27292
DIV OF ENVIRONMENTAL MGi
Wastewater Treatment System URECT013% OFFICE
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0004554
Davidson County
;EM, T FOR THE
AN GE NT
SEP 13 1995
DN OF ENORONMENTAL MG1
D1REC'i'OR S OFFICE
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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 interval 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 allows 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 $10,000
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: Date:
Notary Seal
Notary Signatu re: & a b ,. A0, Date: 5
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