WQ0000886_Final Permit_19890111

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary January 11, 1989 Director
Mr. Michael Hillard
3955 High Point Rd., No. 7
Winston Salem, NC 27107
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0000886
Michael Hillard Residence
Spray Irrigation Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Facility
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Hillard:
In accordance with your application received December 6, 1.988, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000886, dated January 11, 1989, to Michael
]Millard for the construction and operation of the subject spray irrigation
wastewater treatment and disposal facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31,
1.993, and shall. be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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 1500 of North Carolina
General. Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall. be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack
Floyd, telephone No. 929/733-5083, ext, 547.
Sincere y,
R. Paul Wilms
CC. Davidson County Health Department
Winston Salem Regional Supervisor
John Grey Engineering
PO. Bax 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
Michael Hillard
Davidson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 240 gpd spray irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal facility consisting of a 1000 gallon septic tank, dual surface sandfilters
(90 square feet total. surface area), a tablet chlorinator, a 2000 gallon storage/pump
tank with a 5 GPM submersible pump and approximately 9760 square feet of irrigation
area to serve the Michael Hillard Residence, pursuant to the application received
December 6, 1988, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1993,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. 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 the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, PO Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in.
accordance with. the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
4. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
5. This permit is not transferable.

6. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the
subject wastewater treatment facility shall be abandoned and all wastewater
discharged into the municipal or regional sewerage system.
7. The Winston Salem Regional Office, phone no. 919/761-2351 shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) 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,
8. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General. Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
9. The facility 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 such immediate corrective action as may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management,
10. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
11. Irrigation shall not be- performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff.
1.2. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater_ runoff from tb.e spray
field.
13. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facility
is prohibited.
1.4. 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
].imitations as it may deem appropriate_
15, The application rates shall not exceed 15 incises/acre/year or 0.065 inches/hr. •
16. 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.
17. The fac.i.l.i.Lies 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.

18. No type of wastewater other than that from the Hillard Residence shall be �
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
19. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
20. ,Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
21. In any future 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.
22. 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.
23. This permit may be voided if an operation and maintenance agreement is not signed
by the Permittee and a signed copy returned to this Division.
24. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the
Department, shall be provided.
25. The sand media of the surface sand filters must comply with the Divisions
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of this
compliance.
26. A set of the approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be
retained by the applicant for the life of the project.
27. The spray irrigation area shall be posted and secured with at least a two strand
wire fence.

28. The septic tank, and irrigation field shall be located at. least 100 feet away
from a potable well.
Permit issued this the 11th day of January, 1989.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. W00000886
En&ineer's Certification
I, 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,
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(Project)
(Name or Location)
for the
hereby state that, to the best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G, Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary January 11, 1989 Director
Mr. Michael Hillard
3955 High Point Rd. , No. 7
Winston Salem, NC 2707
Subject: Operation and Maintenance
Agreement for Permit No. WQ0000886
Michael Hillard Residence
Spray Irrigation Wastewater T'reatmeiit
and Disposal System
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Hillard:
With refo.rence to the above mentioned project, the attached Operation and
Maintenance agreement must be signed by the Permittee within thirty (30) days
after issuance of the subject permit or the permit may be voided.
If there are anv questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack
Floyd, at telephone number 91_9/733-5083, ext. 547.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Davidson County Health Department
Winston Salem Regional Office
P.O. Box 37687, Raleigh, North Carolina 37611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmarive Action Employer

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 11, 1.989
Michael Hillard, Owner
Single Family Residence
Wastewater 'Treatment System
Final. Disposal by Spray irrigation
Permit No. WQ0000886
Davidson County
1:, Michael Hillard, agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment
system as follows:
L 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. The alarm system and pump operation shall
be checked monthly.
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 a -re
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.
T understand that failure to comply with these conditions along withh the permit
conditions may result in voiding the permit.
Michael 13illard, Owner
Notary Seal and Signature