WQ0001280_Final Permit_19890509

State of North Carolina
!Depart nnent of Natural Resources _,ne r'ommunity Uevcloprlent
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor May 9, 1959 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Mr. Ernest K. Roberts, Owner
Roberts Residence
Route 3, Box 254 A
Durham, North Carolina 27713
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0001280
Ernest K. Roberts Residence
Single Family Residence Wastewater
Treatment Facilities
Land Application/Spray Irrigation
Durham County
Bear Mr. Roberts. -
In accordance with your application received February 23, 1959, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001280, dated May 9, 1989, to Mr. Ernest K.
Roberts for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the elate of issuance until October 31,
1993, shall void permit No. 9587, 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 adjudicato.ry hearing upon
written request. witb:in 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, Post. Office
Drawer 1.1666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and spec:i.fi_cations is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Pair. William
Bar_Iow, telephony; No. 9.1.9/733-5083.
Sincere y,
Pr�III Wilms
cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays
PO. Box 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
BALE IGIi
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
Ernest K. Roberts Residence
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 300 GPD non -discharge land application/spray irrigation
type wastewater treatment and disposal facility consisting of a 1,000 gallon capacity
baffled septic tank, a distribution box., dual 150 square feet subsurface sand
filters, a chlorine contact tank with tablet -type chlorination, 2,400 gallon capacity
storage/pump tank with 23.5 GPM irrigation pump and a automatic pump off controls,
approximately 0.34 acres of irrigation field, and associated 2-inch diameter force
main piping, & sprinklers, valving and appurtenances to serve the Ernest K. Robert's
residence in Durham County with no discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of
the State, pursuant to the application received February 23, 1989, 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 October 31, 1993,
shall void Permit No. 9583, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall. become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with 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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at: all. times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall_ be adequately treated
prior to being discharged into the receiving irrigation field.
r 5. This permit is not transferable.

6. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil 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 prevent any contamination of
the ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory.
7. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
8. Diversion or by-passing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment and
disposal facilities is prohibited.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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,
12. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
13. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff.
14. 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.
15. The application rates shall not exceed 0.2 inch/acre/week.
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.
1.7. 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.
18. No type of sludge other than that from Ernest K. Roberts shall be placed on the
land application disposal site.
19. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being, performed.
20. No root or leaf crops for public consumption shall be raised on these sites.

21. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2.2. The following minimum buffer distances shall. be maintained between the wetted
perimeter of the spray field and the indicated facilities:
a. 100 feet from Robert's residence
b. 150 feet from property line
C. 400 feet from any existing off -site residence or place of public assembly
d. 100 feet from any portable water supply well or any surface waters.
Permit issued this the 9th day of May, 1989.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms,. Direc-cor /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0001280
Engineer's Certification
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)
for the
(Name or Location)
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,
Bate
Registration No.

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