WQ0006457_Final Permit_20091008

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
uovernor
Robert and Regina Allem
779 Isley School Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Allen:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October F, 2009
Den Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit Extension and Return of
Renewal Application
Permit No. WQ0006457
Alamance County
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406, entitled "An Act to Extend Certain Government
Approvals Affecting the Development of Real- Property Within the State," was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed into law. The Act, known as the Permit Extension Act of 2009, extends the
expiration date of certain government approvals and permits.
Non -discharge permit, WQ0006457 issued by the Division of Water Quality falls within the scope
of this Act and is therefore being extended until March 31., 2012. We have honored your tram- chan-4
request and the modified permit is attached. Please note per your permit, a renewal application must still
be submitted six months in advance of the extended expiration date.
Also, our records indicate that annual monitoring fees of $60 per year for 2005 and 2009 are
overdue in accordance to NCAC 15A 2T .0105 (total amount due $120). For any questions regarding
overdue annual fees, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone]. Please submit the overdue annual
fees to the address below within 30 days receipt of this letter. 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. For your convenience, a
self-addressed envelope is enclosed:
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If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Division staff at [phone].
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Permit File WQ0006457
Notebook File WQ0006457

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
Robert and Regina Allen
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 450 gallon per day (GPD) surface spray irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 396 square -foot subsurface sand filter, a
tablet chlorinator, a chlorine contact tank, a 6.9 GPM irrigation pump, approximately 6,400 square -feet of
spray irrigation area, and all associated piping and appurtenances to serve the Robert and Regina Allen
Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 6,
2005, 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, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006457 issued _�pnl 15. 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 set -backs shall be maintained:

a. 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b. 150 fe t between wetted area and property lines,
c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. 1.00 iee: 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 100 :iLe between wetted area and swimming pools.
Some of the set -backs specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These set -backs are not intended to prohibit or prevent
rnodifrcati.ons, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These set -backs 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 set -backs 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 set -backs 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.
5. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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.
I A suitable year round vegetative covL:- shall be maintained over the irrigation area.
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 41.6 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed (1 9 5 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 Robert and Regina .Alun residence shall be
Fnruy d 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.
11. Wastewater treatment units open to the atmosphere shall have restricted access and pump
control panels shall be locked.
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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 designec; for NSri.'�NSI
Standard 40 (National Sanitation Foundation i American National. Standards Listitute)
certified systems must be, used to provide proper chlorination. Chlorination tablet:
man.ufacturcd for swimanin�g pool use is unacceptable.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scute 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 sp�-a1.
hoad(s ), that the vegetative growth allows a proper spat; • 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 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 Winston-Salent 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, sera; hoads, 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) 855-035$ 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.
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.
V. 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 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.
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Permit issued this the 8t° day of October, 200((
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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`�Division
oleen H. Sullins, Director
" of Water Quality
�1 y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006457