WQ0009064_Final Permit_19990302

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
March 2. 1999
Mr. %lark Emamian and Ms. Marilv ii T. Carter
300 Mimosa Drive
Chapel dill. N. C. 27514
Dear Mr. Emamian and Ms. Carter:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANr> NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No, WQ0009064
Permit Rene),val
Single Family Wastewater
Sprav Irrigation Facilitv
Orange County
In accordance with your application received October 22, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0009064, dated March 2, 1999, to Mr. Mark Emamian and Ms. Marilyn T. Carter 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 February 28, 2004, shall void Permit No.
NVQ0009064 issued May 31, 1995, 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
s%'tem for collectins and maintaining_> the requirccl 01301-atiuna1 information will result in future compliance
Problems.
If any parts, requirements. or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the ri;rht
to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request N�. ithin 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
5083 extension 362.
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Mr. Mark Craig at (919) 733 -
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Howard, Jr., P.E.
PO 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 I'f:RNIIT
1n accordance %N ith 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 ` O
Mr. Mark Emamian and MS. Marilyn T. Carter
Orange County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of an
existing 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, an existing 1,200 gallon sand filter pump tank with a 20 to 25 gpm
capacitt pump. a minimum total of 420 foot squared dual subsurface sand filters, a tablet chlorinator, two (2)
1.500 gAlon storage/pump tanks (piped in series) with a 20 GPM irrigation pump. and a 13,500 foot squared
spray irrigation arca€ xx ith eleven 2.2 gpm spray heads, and all associated piping, val-'es controls, alarms, and
a1pUrterirnce, io �,:r.c the Mr. Mark Emamian and Ms. y1�r€-ilvn "F. Carter Residence. with no discharge of
«a>te; LO the tiurt'ace e aters. pursuant to the application received October 22. 1998- and in conforrnity with the
project plan. specifications, and other supportin" data subsequently fled and approved by the Department of
Env€ronnient and natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009064 issued May 31, 1995, 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 Permittec 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 sand media of the subsurface sand filter(s) must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.
4. 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.

Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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 bete-een wetted area and property lines *,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet bet%\een wetted area and drainage,,vays or surface water bodies.
e) 50 feet bet\�een wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet bet%\een treatment/storage units and any wells. and
u) 50 Leet bet\\een treatment units and property lines.
Due to hardship circumstances, specific buffer variances are granted as lone as existing and/or
planted vegetation buffers are maintained between the spray field and ad_jc}ining hones and
propert\ lines. Three existing houses will be within 400 feet of the subject spray field. These
11OL€seS �\ ill be at distances of 258, 265, and 275 feet. The subject sera\ field is to be 10 feet
from the Duke Forest property line. Waivers have been signed by the effected property owners
and are considered part of this permit. All possible measures shall be taken with the vegetation
buffers to prevent spray drift from reaching adjoining homes and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon ctassification 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
astiipi,,tiJ 7o the \\aste\�ater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. ']'lie Permittee must also
entplo\ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .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 vv ith all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202
A suitable year round vegetative cover of the spray field 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 20.8 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.20 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 Mr. Mark Emamian and Mrs. Marilyn T. Carter
Residence shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 45 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 Perm ittee 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 storay. pump. and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scu111 la\ei- shall be
removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spra% 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 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 (tours 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
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
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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 voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance N�ith 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 chanoe ownership.
or there is a name change of the Permittee. a formal permit request mast be submitted to the
Division accompanied by an application tee. 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 systema.
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. 1'ules. re4ru1.111ons. or Ordinances N0ich 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 andlimitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the cond day of March, 1999
NORTH C LINA V N . L MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009064
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF EMRONNIENTAL MANAGEMENT
Nie: --rk Emainian and Marilyn T. Carter
Address: 300 Mimsa Drive
Cha 1 Hi11 27514
Single Family Residence Wastewater'T matment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WC16( 064 -
IM=. County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater tmitment System as fouSyws:
I . The Permittee is itsponsible for the operation and maintenanc=e of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following itcmL;
a. The septic tank- shall, be checked every six (6 ) months ar►d pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator, shall be chr,.t ked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a mbnthly basis. Tablets -. ; l be added so as to provide
proper Chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shill be inspected monthly.
The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the ,eptic tank is cleaned
out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to ma3.-e cGrmn of the spruyers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns. that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runp£f. ind that too
obje�onable txiors are being generated.
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2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is Subject to a penalty up to S10,000
per day.
Failure to meet permit conditions or violption of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require ces�on of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions aloII¢ with the permit condition s may resalt in
widing tlic pefrnit
Signature Decnber 19, 1994 i
Notary Seal
Notary signature: Date:
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