WQ0005424_Final Permit_20010810

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Acting Director
August 10, 2001
ALBERT M. & JANE ROGERS JONES, OWNERS
P0BOX 556
CARRBORO, NC 27510
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Jones:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005424
Albert M. & Jame Rogers Jones,
Lot No. 10
Morgan Glen Subdivision,
Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facility
Orange County
In accordance with your renewal application and ownership change request received March 19, 2001,
and subsequent response to an additional information request, received August 3, 2001; we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0005424, dated August 10, 2001, to Albert M. & Jane Rogers Jones, Lot No. 10-
Morgan Glen Subdivision, for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the subject single family
wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until July 31, 2006, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005424, issued May 15, 1996, 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.
Please take time to review this permit thoroughly. Of special interest are the following items:
General Items:
+ Note within permit text, that the "Division" refers to Division of Water Quality.
Note that both Permittee Project Name, and mailing address, have been changed to reflect the
submitted current information, received by the Division, on March 19, 2001.
Specific Permit Conditions:
Condition 1. 1., regarding the Division receipt of a professional engineer certification of the
subject wastewater treatment and disposal system facility, immediately upon completion, and prior
to the operation of the permitted facility.
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• Condition I. Il., regarding the 48-hour prior notification to the Raleigh Regional Office, in
advance of operation of installed facilities.
• Conditions I. 5., to I. 8_, regarding the proper construction and engineer certification of the subject
wastewater treatment and disposal system facility.
• Condition II. 2., note the reference change for ORC information to 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
• Condition 11, 6., regarding permitted annual wastewater application rate.
• Condition If. 11., regarding required fencing around spray irrigation field area.
• Condition II. 12., regarding Permittee responsibilities for the care and maintainance of the entire
waste treatment and disposal system.
• Condition III. 2., regarding maintainance of Permittee records for a minimum of five years.
• Condition III. 3., regarding non-compliance notification requirements.
• Condition V. 2., note that this permit is only applicable to the nature and volume of waste
described within this permit.
• Condition V. 8., note that the Permittee must keep a set of approved plans and specifications for
this project for the life of the project.
• Condition V. 9., regarding the timely payment of the annual administering and compliance fee.
• Condition V. 10., regarding the timely renewal of this permit, at least six months prior to the
permit expiration date.
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 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh., NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Nartea at (919) 733-
5083 extension 375.
cc. Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
NDPU files
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Sincere Y
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Albert M. & Jane Rogers Jones
Lot No. 10 -Morgan Glen Subdivision
Orange County
FOR THE
construction, maintenance, and operation of ane -480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system, consisting of: one -1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, one -480 square foot subsurface sand filter, one -
tablet chlorinator, two -1,600 gallon storage/pump tanks, in series; one -34 GPM pump and high water alarm
system; and four spray irrigation nozzles to cover one -15,400 square foot spray irrigation area, and all
associated valves, piping, sprinklers, and appurtenances, to serve the Albert M. & Jane Ropers Jones, Lot No.
10 -Morgan Glen Subdivision Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
renewal application and ownership change request, received March 19, 2001; and a subsequent response to an
additional information request, received August 3, 2001; and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2006, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005424, issued May 15, 1996; and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in 1hases and partially certified, you shall
retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall
provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the
Certification to the Nan -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617.

2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 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.
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 perforin 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 Water Quality (Division), such as the construction
of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
4. 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.
The sand media of the recirculating surface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have
been met.
A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration
occurs at a rate which does not exceed 20 gallons per 24 hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity.
The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the pit
shall be Iined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
A sanitary tee shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The engineer's certification
will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. 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
or
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.

II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ
a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A
NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each
Class II, III, 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 15A NCAC 8G .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit
a letter to the WPCSOCC, which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days
after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50 percent complete.
3. A suitable year-round vegetative cover 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 18.2 inches, over any 12 -month period.
The instantaneous application rate shall not, at any time, result in ponding or wastewater runoff.
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 Albert M. & Jane Rogers .Tones, Lot No. 10, Morgan
Glen Subdivision Residence, shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
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 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 a height
that the design diameter is achieved.
IL 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 unit 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 snake 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.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division 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 H. 12., for a minimum of five years. This information shall be
provided to the Division upon request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919)
571-4700, 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, emitters,
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 five 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.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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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V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. 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 accompanied by 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 in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute I43 -215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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.
7. 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.
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 annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within 30 days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
10. The Permittee, at least six 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.
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Permit issued this the tenth day of August, 2001
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
r Gregory J. Thorpe, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005424

Permit No. WQ0005424
August 10, 2001
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of
the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this
permit, the approved pians and specifications, and other supporting materials.
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
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Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treabment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank/sand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade H Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
less than or equal to 4.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction *
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 2.5 million. gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
* Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fried growth
process as required by the facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system Grade of system:
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,040 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV

Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
�! Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade H Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicallchemical process to enhance an
activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification -
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC I8A.1961. * * *
*** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
systems that may be classified under Rules. 0302 through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to addional classification.

Definitions
Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly
biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and
bacteria.
Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting
exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater.
Collection System - shalI mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping
stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution
control system.
Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids
process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of
electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and
filtration as a means of treatment.
Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable
membranes to separate and treat wastewater.
Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove
pollutants from wastewater.
Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or
disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G -S. 90A-37.
Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.

OPERATION ANDMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Owner:
.Address: -P V 13, rK �5-3 6? 7 Ct• 1/r Fi�, ' "(_ c'�-_75 � V _
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System -Final Disposal by
Permit No.:
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County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
The Perry ittee 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 shaII be checked every six (6) months and pumped out as needed_ The
effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency as the septic tank-
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ankb_ 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 monthly. The scum laver shall
be removed at the same time 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
assimilating 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 S10.000 per
Clay.
I Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the Stat( -.'s surface or groundwater regulations
will require cessation of occupancy of the building.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Owner Signature: Date:
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