WQ0006198_Final Permit_20020429

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
j North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
a Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
April 29, 2002
MR. EDWARD BURTON WHEELEY
7904 WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27541
Subject: PERMIT NO. WQ0006198
Edward Burton Wheeley
Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facility
Orange County
Dear Mr. Wheeley:
In accordance with your request received November 7, 2001, and additional information
received on March 22, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006198, dated April 29, 2002,
to Edward Burton Wheeley for the continued operation of the subject single family wastewater
treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until March 31, 2007, 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, 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 Kristin E. Miguez at
[phone] extension 524.
Since
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for Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION PERMIT
WQ0006198
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
Edward Burton Wheeley
Orange County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 360 gallon per day spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank, a 360 square foot subsurface sand filter, a tablet
chlorinator, a 158 gallon chlorine contact tank, dual 1,200 gallon pump tanks in series with 1
horsepower pump and high water alarms, and a 17,420 square foot spray irrigation area to serve the
Wheeley Residence, and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 7, 2001, and additional information
received on March 22, 2002, 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 March 31, 2007, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. 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 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.
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 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.
6. The pump tanks shall have functional high water audible and visual alarms. The name and
number of an emergency contact shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
7. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when
wastewater application is not appropriate in accordance with Condition 11(4) of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 equivalent to or greater
than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the W PCSOCC.
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 11, 111, 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.
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 13 inches over any twelve (12)
month ncrinrrl at an ;nstantun�^� �$ i iiiaticiii r 4 + 4. n n� • _ _ r_
11 eou pp aw i SOL Lv exceed U.v I ll lu les pur 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 Wheeley Residence shall be sprayed onto
the irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design radius of 86 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.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area -except while installation occurs
or while normal maintenance is being performed.
11. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence.

IV.
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 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 spray system shall be inspected monthly 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.
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.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh 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 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
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
1. 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.
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 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 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 (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.
Permit issued this the twenty-ninth day of April, 2002
NORT AROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number W00006198
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