WQ0008073_Final Permit_19980112

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 12, 1998
Steve Allen Minton
7525 Old NC 86
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008073
Steve Allen Minton
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Orange County
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Dear Mr_ Minton:
In accordance with your application received November 21, 1997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0008073, dated January 12, 1998, to Steve AIen Minton for the continued operation of
the subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0008073 issued August 25, 1993, 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 Matt-Williams.at (919)
733-5083 extension 509.
Sincerel J
/A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Steve Allen Minton
Orange County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 490 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, a 420 ft2 subsurface sand filter (dual filters combined), a tablet
chlorinator, a 2,400 gallon storage/pump tank, and a 13,939 ft2 spray irrigation area to serve the Minton
Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
November 21, 1997, 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 December 31, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0008073 issued August 25, 199% and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. 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 groundwaters 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 drain ageways 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 which 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
spray 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.
II. 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 at least 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 SA .0202. The
ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, ill, 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 SA .0202.
3. A suitable 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 20.28 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.35 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 Minton Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 77 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.
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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 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. NoncompIiance 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 Ietter
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.
V . GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described ii..
the application and other supporting data_
2. This p, -rmit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
owner-bhip, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
8. 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.
9. Due to the disturbance, rutting, and compaction of the wetted area, it might become
necessary in the future to revise the flow capacity of this permit or to make other
modifications as necessary.
Permit issued this the 12th day of January, 1998
NOZCLINA E NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMNIISSION
'A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008073
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FO E En
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Name:
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City: <<.. _ _ State: 'le ZIP:
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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 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.
c. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system 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 proper spray patterns, that the soil is absorbing
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 $ 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.
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