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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0006198_Final Permit_20070824F ward �0 9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor C) y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary 3 r- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 0 '< Coleen H. Sullins Director August 24, 2007 Mr. Edward B. Wheeley 7904 Walnut Grove Church Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27541 Dear Mr. Wheeley: Division of Water Quality Subject: Permit No, WQ0006198 Edward B. Wheeley SFR Surface Irrigation Facility Orange County In accordance with your permit renewal request received November 14, 2006, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006198, dated August 24, 2007, to Edward B. Wheeley for the construction and operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2012, shall void Permit 'No. WQ0006198 issued April 29, 2002, 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. An extension shall be requested at Ieast six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request the Commission will review the adequacy of the facility 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. 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. Please contact John McCray at (919) 715-6168 if you need additional information concerning this matter. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins cc: Orange County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files (WQ0006198) N&Carolina Notebook Files Nah{ra!!y Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Internet: http:/Wo.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capita! Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 715-0588 1-877-623-6748 Fax (919) 715.6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper 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 Edward B. Wheeley Orange County FOR THE continued operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface 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 a 1 hp pump and high water alarms, and a I7,420 square foot spray irrigation area and all associated piping and appurtenances, to serve the Edward B Wheeley residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 14, 2006, 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, 2012, shall void Permit No. WQ0006198 issued April 29, 2002, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I. 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, 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. 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 REOUR EMENTS 1. 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. 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 irrigation field. 6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 13.0 inches over any twelve,(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.07 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 Wheeley 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. The irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence. I 1. 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 Iimited 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 I. 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 (919) 791-4200, 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 (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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. N. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 3 V. 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. 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 revolted if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the "Operation and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee. 8. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for the life of the project. 9. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30 days of 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 2T .0105(e)(3). 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. 4 Permit issued this the 24"' day of August, 2007 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION "A -Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0006198 OPERATION AND MAINTI-} `, CE AGREEMENT RECEIVED I DENR 1 DWO -GLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASP .TER TREATMENT S-&ff-kfP0TF.0T10N SECTION DIVISION OF WA-, QUALITY NOV 142006 Fro Ma, rens: -V-'lc Fa.c Tess: f>�4' v ­k 1,= Dis -shod: RAY MRIGATION� Cot: DRIP MP T ION (Check One) Pear li-S ppc5 4. I ag trate and maintain the wastewater tre-atrner r . zn as fol 1. 1 �ttee is responsible for the operation and i -icludnig, but not limited to, the following 2. 3. 1 to . No, No SFi Septic tank sbail be ebeeked annually and p ,ed and cleaned at the same frequency of t sand Ater surface shall be raked and leveler be removed by hand [,4bove ground sa?:d,; :lc ane: Fc tablet chlorinator shall be checked ever .}roper chlorination. The ultraviolet disinfection imit shall be ch -.nd/or replaced to ensure propar disinfectic Bance of .tire treatment and dispoaal 1 out as n;.:_ ^d. The effluent falter shall be tic tank. vfe y six (6) �onths and any vegetative growth _ ol�lvJ. 2-k, Tablets shall be added so as to provide giver} ween. i he lamp shall be cleaned storage, pump, and alarm systems sliall be _ted. monthly. The scum layer shall, be 1vcd at the same time interval as the septic :: pumped out. Irrigation system shall be inspected monthl irtake certain of'proper operation, that :,ative growth does not interfere with the s,: �nspecfi of operati,on., that the soil is :,dating the disposed treater] wastewater w. ;urfaec runoff anal that no objectionable s are being generated, if the Permittee to properly operate this sys ,) i, subject to a penalty up to 525,000 per day. o meet the permit conditions or violation o i State's surface or groundwater regulations �1re e%,acuating the dwelling and may void ne-mit, ne above requirements and, agree to those 'as part of the issued permit. Bate; � =4 � o �'_ Date; -f Date: Commission Expiratio: I0f J of wa rF,� 'O� PG Michael F. Easley, Governor co William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources O Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality Apri129, 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 Dear Mr. Wheeley: Orange County 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 (919) 733-5083 extension 524. / Since y, 1 for Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. cc: Orange County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit Water Quality Central Files ✓NDPU Files Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Intemet http:/lh2o.enr.state.ne.us/ndpu NZI-)f Pit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 DENR Customer Service Center Telephone 1 800 623-7748 An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 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: 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 II(4) of this permit. 11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. 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 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 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 period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.07 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 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. 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_ 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 11 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, 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. 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. 3 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. Thispermit 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 falls 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 WQ0006198 �_ _ �: i R Lv PIN .11;du QQ- -tI fi VI )i tf`N� All 7M Iz- f3AO&S &YC3.71 'IN FT 3AC&O WVC33 AIN l.cz