WQ0010882_Final Permit_20090619

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of water Quality
Beverly Paves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 19, 2009
R-tlG�.cl; and Rhonda Adam,
4,'.3 Black i,-illcm Dr.
_•'apex, NC: 272:

cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files (WQ0010882)
Notebook Files

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
Russell and Rhonda Adams
Chatham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of a 1,000 ?allon bafflcL septic tank. i9 1,000 gallon numi) tank for the sand filters. dual
72 squ:ar;; foot co%ercd sur ace sand filtc-i-s v ith free access covors, table; chlorinator, a 3,0100 gallon
storaigleipump tank, a 1.5 horsepower subinersible irrigation pump, an 11,526 square tbot spr,,y irrigat:ior
area served bN1 four full -circle sprinklers and by four half -circle sprinkler., and all associated piping and
appurtenances, to serve the Russell and Rhonda Adams residence with no discharge of wastes to the
surface water's, pursuant to the application received April 27, 2009, 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 May 31, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0010882 issued November 22, 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
I. 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 perforin
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.
2. 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.
3. The sand media of the open access surfac: sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The Engineer's Certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have
been met.

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.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
6. The following set -backs shall be maintained:
a. 400 ic::t between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b. 150 R -et between wetted area and property lines,
c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. 100 ;eel 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 100 feel between wetted area and swimming pools.
Some of the set -backs specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These set -backs are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, whicli are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These set -backs do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and
disposal facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility.
These set -backs do apply to any expansion or modification of the surface irrigation areas and
apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the set -backs 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.
7. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities by the Water
Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (W`PCSOCC), 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 .0201. 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.
3. A suitable year round leaf litter shall be maintained over the irrigation area.
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 2'5.95 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.50 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 .,.dams. residence shall be spravt:d 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
tyrowth shall be removed by hand.
c. The tablet chlorinator- shall b:- checkcd evcr, we, -4— Tablets shall bL: added tc, provide
proper chlorinaiion.
I 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.(,, 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.
Ill. 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)
791-4200, 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 head 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.
V.
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.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for the
life of the project.
9. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30 days of being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(3).
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.
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Permit issued this the 19'x' day of June, 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
olee M . Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Conunission
Permit Number WQ0010882

Permit No. WQ00l 0882
MM/DD/Y'Y'W
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , 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.
Signature
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SLNGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE TRRIGATION SYSTEM
DIVISION OF W kTER QUALITY
Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed): R U ,S -�P- 1 l 1" 9 , S
Mailing Address:
Facility Address (if different than above):
75%� 3
Disposal Method: SPyyR��AY IRRIGATION o DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One)
County; Permit No. C� 0
UWe 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 annually and pumped out as needed. The effluent filter shall be
checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank.
h. The sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (6) months and any vegetative growth
shall be removed by hand [accessible sand filters only].
c. Check one:
The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination,
o The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be cleaned
and/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
d, 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.
e. 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.
I Failure of the Perrntttee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to S25,000 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.
NOTE; All persons (owners) appearing on the legally reg stered property deed must sign this O&M
Agreement
IIW e understand the above requir meets and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner(s) Signature(s): Date: 1 z U
Owner(s) Signature(s):�'�'-- Date: �� ^ c�
SFR O&Nf (versian 07107)
RECEIVED I DENR / DWO
Aquifer Protection Section
APR 27 2099