WQ0000100_Final Permit_19910829

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
August 29, 1991
Mr. Bruce W. Knott, Owner
7802 Grandale Drive
Durham, NC 27713
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000100
Bruce W. Knott, Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Knott:
In accordance with yourapplication for a name change received June 4, 1991, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000100, dated August 19, 1991, to Bruce W. Knott for the continued operation
of the subject single family residence spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1993, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0000100 issued August 16, 1988, 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Lindsay L. Mize at
19/ 733-5083.
Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Training & Certification
Facilities Assessment
7Sin rely,
George T.
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Regional Offices
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 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
Bruce W. Knott
Chatham County
continued operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
1000 gallon septic tank, distribution box, subsurface sand filter (330 square feet), a tablet chlorinator, a
3000 gallon storage/chlorination/pump tank with a single 12.4 GPM submersible pump and a 10,000
square foot spray irrigation and disposal area to serve the Bruce W. Knott Residence, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 4, 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 August 31, 1993, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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.
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
specifications.
4. 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.

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. 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 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,
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable year round vegetative cover 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 22 inches/year or 0.4 inches/week.
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 Bruce W. Knott Residence shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
8. 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.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. 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.
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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.
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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area as required in Condition II.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 shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no.
919/733-2314, 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
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 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.
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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. 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.
10. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
11. 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.
12. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. WQ0000100 issued August 16, 1988.
Permit issued this the 29th day of August, 1991
CAROLINA
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George T. Everett,
Division of Enviro
By Authority of the
Permit No. WQ0000100
NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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OPERATION AND ?MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Bruce W. Knott, Owner
7802 Grandale Drive
Durham, NC 27713
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0000100
Chatham County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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1. 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: -�� (w, �;Yz#Date:
Bruce W. Daniel
Notary Seal
Votary Signature: �vr �s _ \) , C Date: C- Imo' 19
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011HRATTON AND HAUMNANCE, AGRYgMENF FOR TIM
DIMION OF ENVIRONMFNTA.L KANAGIFNIENT
August 17, 1989
Mr. Wesley Oakley, Owner SEP
Single Family Res=idence0
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0000100
Chatham County
1', Wesley Oakley, agree to operate and maintain the �wastewntor t.rnatment System
As follows:
I.. I'lle. permittee Is 1-esponsibl(-, for the operation rind of the
entire treatment and disposal. system including, but not. linlited Vo, the
fallowing items -
as reqiii red.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be, checked every week iintil the actual
usage rate is established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets
shall be added so as to provide proper chlorinfltion.
C. The storage system, pump system, And alarm syston, shall, I),- inspected
monthly. The scum Jayer shall be. removed at the snrrif� int-,,i)-val as the
septic tank is cleaned out. The 81AT-M system and pii-nv) operation sliall
be checked monthly.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make curtain of the
sprayers proper operation that the vegetativc, growth A.1ows proper
spray patterns that the soil is absorbing 411o. disposod treated
wastewater with no surface runoff and tfint no object 1onqbl(-. odors are
he -Ing generated.
2. Failurn of the Permittee to properly operate this systont i-; siibiect to a
penalty up to $10,000 per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violntinn of the Ptpt-fs: clirfnrnr
grouridwater regulations will require cessation c)f (,rCjjpqTj(:y of the
residence.
J` understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit
conditions may result in voiding the permit.
rWesley 0 n,.qr,,-J
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Notny !;eql- &:td Sigl�,)h.ire
my commission ExPireSAPL 10, 1993