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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004862_Final Permit_19910606lAG State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 .lames G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 6, 1991 Mr. Kenneth Shaw Shaw Carwash Route #1 Box 529 Spring Lake, NC 28390 George T. Everett, Ph.D Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0004862 Renewal of Permit No. 13748R Shaw Carwash Subsurface Disposal System Harnett County Dear Mr. Shaw: E In accordance with your application received March 21, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004862, dated June 6, 1991, to Mr. Kenneth Shaw for the continued operation of a 1,350 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system. I. - This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1996, shall hereby void Permit No. 13748R issued March 26, 1987, 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. Regional Offices Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 7041251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/761-2351 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employee Mr. Shaw June 6, 1991 Page Two If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Lindsay L. Mize at 919/ 733-5083. 0in rely, 13VU eorge T_ cc: Harnett County Health Department Fayetteville Regional Office Groundwater Section Training and Certification Unit Facilities Assessment Unit NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM 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. Bill and Kenneth Shaw Harnett County FOR THE continued operation of a 1,350 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of six (6) catch basin/grit traps in enclosed wash bays; a 1500 gallon baffled septic tank, a pump tank with a 32 gpm effluent dosing pump and high water alarm, approximately 430 linear feet of 2 - inch force main, two (2) distribution boxes, and two (2) nitrification fields one with five (5) lines, each containing 120 linear feet, one with four (4) lines each 100 linear feet in length; and associated valves, piping, and appurtenances to serve the 6 - bay Shaw Carwash with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 21, 1991 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 May 31, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or 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. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters. 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 5. 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. 6. The grit removed from catch basin/grit traps will be disposed of in a manner approved by the Fayetteville Regional Office. 7. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all required buffer requirements. 8. The following buffers shall be maintained (existing facilities may be exempt): a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters C) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and groundwater drainage systems. 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 waster 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. 3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.5 gal./ft2/day. 4. 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. 5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 6. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the field(s) and the field(s) shall be routinely mowed. The clippings shall be periodically removed to prevent the build-up of thatch. III. MONITQRIN(I AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS I . 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. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. N 7. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone no. 919/486-1541, 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 occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. 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, aerators, compressors, etc. C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by- pass of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. 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. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. 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. N VI. GENERAL -CONDITIONS 1. 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 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. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site. 5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the project. 6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revolve this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0207 (c)(4)• 7. 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. 8. The wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a publicly owned areawide sewage collection system within 180 days of its availability. All discharge of wastewater to the system shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewerage collection system. 9. 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. 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. 11. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 13748R issued March 26, 1987. Permit issued this the 6th day of June, 1991 RTH CAROLINA EN George T. Everett, ectc Division of Enviro tat By Authority of the Envtrc PERMIT NO. WQ0004862 rank r."Wk a 911016]3_ikT�CWSM Management Commission rd LJ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 52.54 W SW Lu uNG TON (JUNC. 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