WQ0008035_Final Permit_19970702

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 2, 1997
Mr. Steve Wallace
377 Woody drive
Timberlake, North Carolina 27583
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008035
Ridgefield Lot IA
Wallace Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Person County
Dear Mr. Wallace:
In accordance with your application received May 15, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008035 dated July 2, 1997, to Mr. Steve Wallace for the construction and operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit is to reflect the
transfer of the subject property from Mr. Allen D. Aldridge (Partner of Ridgefield Partners) to Steve
Wayne Wallace and Sheila G. Wallace.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998, shall void Permit
No. WQ0008035 issued January 18, 1994, 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact;Mr. John Seymour at
[phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
,_,,_fA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Person County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27828-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY 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
Mr. Steve Wallace
Person County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,000 gallon septic tank, a 1,000 gallon pump tank with a 12 gpm pump, a 141 ft2
pressure dosed surface sand filter with cover (dual 70.5 ft2 tanks in parallel), an in pipe tablet chlorinator,
a 2,000 gallon combination chlorine contact and 5 day storage pump tank with 16.2 gpm capacity pump, a
11,730 ft2 spray irrigation area (minimum area required) with six 2.5 gpm sprinklers, and all associated
piping, valves, controls and appurtenances to serve the three bedroom Steve Wallace Residence,
Ridgefield Lot IA, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
May 15, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998, shall void Permit
No. WQ0008035 issued January 18, 1994, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 9191571-4700 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 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.

3. 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, 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 groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The sand media of the pressure loaded 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 dosing tank 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 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 North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.
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) 100 feet between wetted area and property lines,*
C) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways 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.-
Please
ines:Please be advised that the property line buffer has been reduced from 150 feet,
by a waiver granted from the Division. At least 100 feet of property line buffer must
be maintained
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
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4. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class
I facility at least weekly and each Class Il, III, 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 Title 15A, Chapter
8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
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 17.99 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0. t33 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 Steve Wallace Residence shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter 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 so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out. -
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly 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 of Water Quality 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 of Water Quality 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 of Water Quality
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 voidable 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 of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee,
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 of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).

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 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 2nd day of July, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Y ---A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008035

Permit No. WQ0008035
July 2, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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
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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.
Signature
Date
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mr. Steve Wallace
377 Woody Drive
Timberlake, North Carolina 27583
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No, WQ0008035
Person County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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 every six (6) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a monthly basis.. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination. to m
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monwy.
The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleAsed -
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d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers p4p:r'
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the at ism
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absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and the no=
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: Date:
Steve Wallace
Notary Seal
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1 septic tanks
2—pump tanks
3. siphon or Dump-dosinc systems
4_sand filters
5_ grease traprinlerceplor
6. oil/water separators
7 subsurlace treatment and disposal
oravity
pressure
SPRAY iFIRiG.ATiON CLASSFiC 4kTICN
(check all units that apply)
1 praliminary treatment (der€nhion no. 32 )
2 lagoons
SC septic tanks
4_ Lv pump tanks
S. v pumps
6. v sand filters
7� _ �9rease traprinterceptor
8. oiVwaler separators
Q._ _LK--disinfoction
10 chemical addition for
nutrient/algae control
11—.V spray Irrigation of wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell be rated using the point rating
system and will require an operator with an appropriate dust certification.
LAND APPLICATION(RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permil holder)
1. _ land application of biosolids, residuals or eontaminaled Wis on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS$FICAT11W
The lollcwing systems shall be assigned a Class I classification,ng fess the flow Is of a significant quantity or the technology is
unusually complex, to require consideralion by the Commission on a case-bytbse basis: (Check 9 Appropriate}
1 Oiltwa:er Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation., pumps and disposal;
2_Sept;c Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand litters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinledion, necessary chemica€
treatment for ,algae or nutrient control, end direct discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwaier Remediation Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, d1tsinf"ion and
disposal:
S. Fish $arms with discharge to surface waters;
7_ ,-,_Water Plant sludge handfing and back -wash water ifeatmant;
8. Sealood processing wns:st'mg o! screening and disposal.
9. Single !amity discharging systems with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified d permilted alter
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspeclion by the Division, h is found that the system is not being adequately operated or
maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassilicalionj�y the Commission, in writing.