WQ0004938_Final Permit_19960226

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hint, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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February 26, 1996
Mr. Jerry C. Saunders
6813 Pagetown Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Subject, Permit No. WQ0004938
Saunders Single Family Residence
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Saunders:
In accordance with your application received November 2, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0004938 dated February 26, 1996, to Jerry C. Saunders for the continued operation of 'the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities to serve a three bedroom home.
Please note, this permit was originally issued for 450 gpd rather than 480 gpd required for a four bedroom
home. Prior to the addition of a fourth bedroom to these facilities, an engineering evaluation must be
completed to ensure that the facilities installed can accommodate this fourth bedroom. Since the residence
that is connected to this facility is only a three bedroom home, the Division is reissuing the permit to
authorize it's continued operation.
It was also noted during the inspection of these facilities by the Division's regional office, that a
garden was being grown on top of the subsurface sand filter. This type of action is not allowed and.
therefore, must cease immediately. The wastewater treatment facilities must be kept isolated and not
disturbed by any other activity, with additional concerns being expressed for any crops for human
consumption being allowed on or around the area of the wastewater treatment facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0004938 issued June 11, 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
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at
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Sincerely,
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A. Presto oward, Jr., P. E.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION PERMIT
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North GTarolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mr. Jerry Saunders
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 392 ft2 ,subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator with 10 gallon
contact tank, two 1,200 gallon storage/pump tanks, 12 GPM irrigation pumps, a 1,232 ft2 spray irrigation
area, and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances to serve the three bedroom Jerry
Saunders Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received November 2, 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 January 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0004938 issued June 11, 1991, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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.
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 sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.
4. A garden shall not be grown on or around any part of the wastewater treatment facility
including the sand inter.
5. 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,
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.

7. 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.
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
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
3. A suitable vegetative cover over the spray field 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 a cumulative loading of 21.32 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour.
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 the three bedroom Jerry Saunders Residence
shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. 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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1 Q. 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.
13. The septic tank and dosing tank shall be pumped every two years, and a copy of the invoice
shall be sent to the Regional Water Quality Supervisor in the Winston-Salem Regional
Office.
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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 12 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 914/ 771-4640 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or do 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 dr 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 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.
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1. 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. 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).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Pennittee for the life of the project.
8. 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 26th day of February, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Ht'ward, Jr., P.E , Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0004938
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