WQ0010358_Final Permit_19950321

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Bernie Smith
Berrie Smith Residence
P.O. Box 2731
Sanford, liC 27331
Dear Mr. Smith:
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March 21, 1995
Subject: Permit No. WQ0010358
Bernie Smith Residence
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
In accordance with your application received December 2, 1994, we are forwarding herewith
Permit 'a o. W Q0010358, dated March 21, 1995, to Mr. Bernie Smith for the construction and operation
of the subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit is being issued
for a singi� family residence with a flow of 480 GPD based on three bedrooms and one office/study room
with a sep.auate water closet. Should the owner modify this office/study room to a fourth bedroom the
wastewat€;r treatment system will need to be modified to allow for a larger septic tank of 1,200 gallons to
replace the designed septic tank of 1,000 gallons. This modification will need a permit modification.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 29, 2000, 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 :;quest an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following. receipt of
this perr'i:lw. 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
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A: Presto Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
John Edwards & Co. Consulting Engineers
Facilities Assessment 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, 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. Bernie Smith
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 141 ft2 surface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 2,635
gallon storage/pump tank, and a 15,400 ft2 spray irrigation area to serve the Mr. Bernie Smith Residence,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received December 2, 1994,
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. Flow for this facility was based on three bedrooms and a office/study with separate water closet.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 29, 2000, 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 919-571-4700, 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
Environmental Management, 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 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. 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
Environmental Management,
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
10. 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 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, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQLIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. The application rate shall not exceed 17.16 inches per year at an instantaneous application
rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour.
6. 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.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Bernie Smith Residence shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 32 feet at 20 psi
and 37 feet at 30 psi 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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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 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. MQNITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management 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 10 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management 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 15 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 Environmental
Management 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 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 of Environmental Management 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. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9_ A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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 Twenty First day of March, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A, Preston 40ward, Jr., P.14., Director
Division oftmvirorimental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0010358
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Permit No. WQ0010358
March 21, 1995
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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, , for the
Project Name Location
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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OPE"'UTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
.DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation, �r L� �� 0--,
C -L r 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:
The septic tank shall be checked every sia (d) 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 invertal 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
pattems, that the soil is absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no
surface runoff, and that no objecaonabie odors are b&Lg g�oiemtad.
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 pernut conditions may
result in voiding the permit. ,
Signature of Applicant
Notary Seal aandSiSignna/tture
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Narne 'of f=acility: `13ae"l — Sr'tt�\ ��Sr1�E►+oC
Owner or Contact Person: MQ -_-
Mailing Address:'3px 2�3
County: C_\?Ar)A rA _ Telephone: 419 X7.5-- )976
Present Classification: New Facility -2 Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. Dept. Per. No
Rated by:�ErViLaZ._ ._�. Telephone:%% 7J3 -SQ 33 Date: -3 14-95
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
ORC:
Check Classification(s); Sub?surface
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units [hal apply)
1. seplic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand fillers
5, grease trapfinterceptor
6. oil/waler separators
7. subsuriace treatment and disposal:
oraviIy
aressure
SPRAY IRRPSAT50N CLASSIFICAT0N
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2-
lagoons
3, -V
septic tanks
4. ti
pump tanks
5. -:�pumps
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sand fillers
7,
grease lrapinlerceptor
8.
oil/waler separators
9. `l
disinfection
10,
chemical addition for
nutrient/algae control
11. --_A spray irrigation of wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating
system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only 10 permit holder)
1. _ Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designaled site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASS€FiCATICN
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classilicalion, Qriless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is
unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -Case basis: (Check it Appropriate)
1 Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand tillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. ,_,-Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary Irealmenl, lac:,ona, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
treatment for algae or nulrienl control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remedialion Systems consisting only of pumps. air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinleclion and
disposal;
6. Fish {arms with discharge to surface waters:
7. Waley Plant sludge handling and back -wash wale, trealmenl:
a. Sealo-z�d processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9 Single-family dischargiog systems with the excephan of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified it permitted alter
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspection by the Division it is fount 'nal the system is not being adequa!ely operated or
maintained Such syslerns will be notified of the classilica'. c.,) or reclass6calion by the Commission, in writing.