WQ0006038_Final Permit_20040820

OF \NA7F9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
�O QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
a � Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
August 20, 2004
BOBBIE AND ROSE LUDD, OWNER
995 NEW CASTLE FARM ROAD
MEBANE, NORTH CAROLINA 27302
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006038
Single Family Residence
Surface Irrigation Facility
Caswell County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ludd
In accordance with your renewal request received December 17, 2003, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0006038, dated August 20, 2004, to Bobbie and Rose Ludd for the continued operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation. facilities.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until July 31, 2009, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006038 issued May 29, 1998, 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 also pay particular attention to Conditions V(3) and V(10) of this permit.
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, 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 Toni Wyche at (919) 733-
5083 extension 546.
Sincerely,
,feAlan W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: Caswell County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files
Aquifer Protection Section — Land Application Permitting and Compfiance Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE 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
Bobbie and Rose Ludd
Caswell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface spray irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a 2,000 gallon lined septic tank, a 330 square foot subsurface sand filter
with a synthetic liner, a tablet chlorinator, a 2,000 gallon chlorine contact tank/storage/pump tank,
approximately 21,143 square feet of spray irrigation area, and all associated piping and appurtenances to
serve the Bobbie and Rose Ludd Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received December 17, 2003, 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, 2009, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006038 issued May 29, 1998 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to 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 Water Quality (Division),
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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility.

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 Division.
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 drainage ways 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.
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 that 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 surface 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.
6. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external
to any structure.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities by the Water
Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee
shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A
NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204
or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these
rules.
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 irrigation field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 10.4 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.09 inches per hour.

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 Bobbie and Rose Ludd Residence shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
Q. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs
or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. The irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence.
11. Wastewater treatment units open to the atmosphere shall have restricted access and pump
control panels shall be locked.
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. The septic tank
effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to provide
proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of the
spray head(s), 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 REQUIREMENTS
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 II(12) for a minimum of five years. This information
shall be provided to the Division upon request.
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IV.
V.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letterform
within five (5) 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.
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.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become void 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.
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 o
wastewater treatment facilities shall be
municipal or regional sewerage system.
r
regional sewerage collection system, the subject
abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
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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 143-215.6A 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 unposed 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, specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Pern-ittee 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 (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Conunission 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.
Permit issued this the 20a' day of August, 2004
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,p4-Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006038
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OPERA'T"ION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMTLY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTE51
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Permit No. d P 0 4e 0 3B
.1 agree to operate and maintain the Wastewater trcatrl'ttnt system as Mows:
1) The Permiittee is responsible for the aperation and maintenance of the entire oroatxrient and disposal
system, including, but not 1kaited to, the following itcm4:
a) The septic tank sball be, chcckrd awmally and pumped out 4s nee&d- The effluent f=lttr shall be
checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank.
b) [Open access sand fitters only] The sand Wier surface shall. be raked And leveled every six (6)
months acid any vegetative growth shall be, removed by bland.
c) �C_htc-k o»e_
N" The tablct chlorinator shall be checked every week- Tablets shall be added so as to piovidc
proper chlorination.
Q The nitravicalot disinfection unit shall be cbeckrd every week. The iarnp shall be cleaned
audlor replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
d) The storage, punnp, and alam-i systerm shall be inspected monthly. Tht scum layer shall be
rcinovcd at the same time interval as the septic tank is pumped out,
e) The irrigation systexn shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper opmdotn, that
Vegetative growth dmi not interfere- with the system inspection or operation, that the soi) tS
assimilating the disposed treated vtastewatcr Witb no surface runoff, and that no objectionable
odors arc beiag generated.
2) Failure of the Perna tree to properly operate this systeta is subject to a pe alty up to $25,000 per day.
3) Failurc to tneet the pert it condidons or Violation of the State's surtne or groundwater regulations
will requite evacuating the dwelling and may void the peinrit.
I understated the above requirements and a ee t tie t as�art of a ' sued permit,
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Notary Signature; f Notaty scab:
Date: Conarwssiou Expiration:
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c. Rights -of -way greater than 30 feet shall be provided when required by the
Director of Engineering.
d. Every portion of the water distribution system extension and wastewater
collection system extension right-of-way/easement shall be accessible by City
maintenance crews and equipment.
(f) The location of all utilities shall meet the following standards.
(1) A minimum horizontal separation of five feet shall be maintained between any
type of maintenance obstruction and the City's water distribution lines,
wastewater collection lines, and associated appurtenances, unless otherwise
approved by the Director of Engineering. Greater separation distances may be
required as specified by federal, state, or local regulations.
(2) A minimum vertical separation of two feet shall be maintained between any type
of maintenance obstruction, including but not limited to any other utility provider's
lines or equipment, and the City water distribution lines, wastewater collection
lines, and associated appurtenances, unless otherwise approved by the Director
of Engineering. Greater separation distances may be required as specified by
federal, state, or local regulations.
(3) A horizontal separation of at least ten feet shall be maintained between the water
distribution system and/or wastewater collection system extension or
modification, otherwise the proposed water distribution system and wastewater
collection system extension or modification shall be constructed of ferrous
material with joints equivalent to potable water line standards. The required
separation distance shall be noted at the appropriate station on the engineering
plans.
(4) In areas where utilities are proposed along new roadways subject to the City's
Unified Development Ordinance, water distribution lines and wastewater
collection lines shall be located in accordance with the City's current utility
corridor plan, or as specified by the Director of Engineering.
(5) Manholes and City -owned cleanouts shall not be located within any feature
conveying stormwater.
(6) Water meters and valve vaults shall not be located within any feature conveying
stormwater.
(g) The water and sewer system extensions shall meet or exceed the following depth
standards:
(1) Three feet minimum cover shall be provided for water distribution systems and
wastewater collection systems extensions and/or modifications unless ferrous
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