WQ0005058_Final Permit_19941222

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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December 22, 1994
Mr. David Foreman, Owner
2730 NC Highway 43
Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005058
Foreman Single Family Residence
Wastewater Spray Irrigation Facility
Dear Mr. Foreman: Craven County
In accordance with the amendment request received December 7, 1994 from Mr. C. H. Hamm of
the Craven County Health Department, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005058 as amended,
dated December 22, 1994, to Mr. David Foreman for the continued operation of the subject single family
wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit is being amended to delete General
Condition VI 5 which required a two strand wire fence around the spray field and to correct Operation and
Maintenance Condition 11 12 (c) by deleting the section that required the septic tank to be cleaned out since
this facility has an aerobic treatment unit and no septic tank.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005058 issued November 23, 1994, 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D, Allen at
[phone].
Sincerely, (n�
A. Prest Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Ray G. Silverthorne, Jr., Craven County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Mr. David Foreman
Craven County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a Multiflow Model FTB 0.5 (500 GPD) aerobic treatment unit, a 1,800 gallon pump tank with a tablet
chlorinator and a 7.6 GPM effluent pump, four (4) sprinklers each with a spray diameter of 72 feet, a
16,300 ft2 spray irrigation field, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Foreman
Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the amendment request received
December 7, 1994 from Mr. C. H. Hamm of the Craven County Health Department, 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 October 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005058 issued November 23, 1994, 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 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 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.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.

5 . 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.
* 50 feet between the wetted area and the drainageway located to the west of the spray
fields.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The natural vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray field and adjacent to the
drainage way located west of the spray field.
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 0.023 GPD/ft2 and 0.10 in/hr.
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 Foreman Residence shall be sprayed onto
the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 72 feet 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. In the event that Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, is no longer in responsible charge of the operation and
maintenance of the facility and upon classification of the facility be the Certification
Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to
be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facility. 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, Once the facility is
classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days of notification by the
Certification Commission.
11. If excessive solids or trash reduce treatment efficiencies to less than the design parameters
then the Permittee shall install a trash tank as a pretreatment unit for the aerobic treatment
unit.
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12. Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative
Demonstration Program, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire
treatment and disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The aerobic treatment unit shall be inspected weekly* for proper operation. The
aeration and filtration system shall be inspected for proper operation. In the event that
the aerobic treatment unit is not functioning properly, Craven County, in conjunction
with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative Demonstration Program, shall
restore the facility to design standards immediately.
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.
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.
# Facility inspection frequency is subject to change upon classification of this facility by
the Certification Commission.
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 or Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, 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 or Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], 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 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 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. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The COMPLIANCE BO[INDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1483 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
2. 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. 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. 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. 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).
6. 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.
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7. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
"Operation and Maintenance Agreement".
8. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
9. The Permittee or Craven County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and
Alternative Demonstration Program, 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.
10. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement David Foreman and Craven
County, in conjunction with the Craven County Innovative and Alternative Demonstration
Program, for the operation and maintenance of the facility is in full force and effect.
Permit issued this the twenty-second day of December, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston oward, Jr., PA, Director
Division of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005058
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