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Division of Water Quality
August 22, 2003
CRAIG W. BREHER, PRESIDENT
THE TOWER REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
4013 STEMMONS COURT
RALEIGH, NC 27613
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008035
Ridgefield Subdivision, Lot lA
Single Family Residence
Surface Irrigation Facility
Person County
Dear Mr. Breher:
In accordance with your renewal and permit nalxlelownership change requests request received April
3, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0008035, dated August 22, 2003, to The Tower Real
Estate & Development Group, Inc. for the construction and 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, 2008, shall void Permit No.
WQ0008035 issued October 23, 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.
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.
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Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
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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
The Tower Real Estate & Development Group, Inc.
Person County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a a 1,000 -gallon baffled septic tank, a 1,000 -gallon pump tank with a 12 -GPM
pump, a 141 square foot pressure dose surface sand filter with cover (dual tanks in parallel), a tablet chlorinator, a
2,000 -gallon storage/pump tank with a 16.2 -GPM capacity pump, 11,730 square feet of spray irrigation area with
six 2.5 -GPM sprinklers, and all associated piping and appurtenances to serve the Ridgefield Subdivision, Lot IA,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 3, 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, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0008035 issued October 23, 1998 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and Iimitations-.
1. 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 12hases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction gp1proved under the same pernift, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
(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
5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The sand media of the dual 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.
6. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and storage/pump tank(s) to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (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 lined with a 10 -mil synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee and filter 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.
9. 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.
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 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.
12. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to any
structure.
13. 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).
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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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 .020 1. 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 17.99 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.133 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.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Ridgefield Subdivision, Lot 1A 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.
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 sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (6) months and any vegetative growth
shall be removed by hand.
e. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to provide proper
chlorination.
d. 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.
e. 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.
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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 (9 19) 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.
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.
IV. 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.
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.
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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 pians, specifications and operation and maintenance manual for the subject project
must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project.
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 revolve this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 211.0205 (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 22nd day of August, 2003
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Ian W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008035
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Permit No. WQ0008035
August 22, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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 plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Owner:
Address:
Disposal Method
County:
Permit No.
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
(Circle One)
1) 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 effluent filter shall be
checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank.
b) Check one:
X The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
1:1 The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be cleaned
and/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
c) The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall be
removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is pumped out.
d) The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper operation, that
vegetative growth does not interfere with the system inspection or operation, 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 $25,000 per day.
3) Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations
will require evacuating the dwelling and may void the permit.
I understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner Signature:Date;vylo
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