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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0012502_Final Permit_20010618State of North,Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director June 8, 2001 AUDREY L. BAKER 630 BENNY ROSS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27703 Dear Mr. Baker: 1Tk0.W;W'A' IT 0 0 A&4 I NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMZNT ANIS NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0012502 Audrey L. Baker Single Family Residence Spray Irrigation Facility Durham County In accordance with your renewal request, received January 10, 2001, and subsequent response to an additional information request, received April 20, 2001; we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0012502, dated June 8, 2001, to Audrey L. Baker for the continued operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until May 31, 2006, shall void Permit No. WQ0012502, issued June 28, 1996, 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 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Nartea at (919) 733- 5083 extension 375. Sinc vzz Kerr T. Stevens cc: Durham County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 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 Audrey L. Baker Durham County FOR THE continued operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a distribution box, a 360 square foot subsurface sand filter area composed of two parallel six feet by 30 feet beds, tablet chlorinator, two -1,200 gallon storage/pump tanks with a high water alarm and a 7.1 GPM pump, an 8,482.3 square foot spray irrigation area with three non -overlapping 60 feet diameter spray nozzles, and all associated valves, piping, sprinklers, and appurtenances to serve the Audrey L. Baker Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received, January 10, 2001 and subsequent response to an additional information request, received April 23, 2001; 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, 2006, shall void Permit No. WQ0012502 issued June 28, 1496, 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 sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications. 4. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities trust be disposed in accordance with North Carolina 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 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. 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 8G .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, 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 I5A NCAC 8G .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the WPCSOCC, which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50 percent complete. 3. A suitable year-round 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 26.0 inches over any 12 month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.75 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 Audrey L. Baker Residence shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area. 2 9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 10. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 60 feet, due to obstructions, the obstructions shall be removed, or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and supported to such a height that the design diameter is achieved. 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 unit 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 snake 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 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, emitters, 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 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. 3 IV. INSPECTIONS 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 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 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 Iimitations 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. 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 annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within 30 days after 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 2H .0205 (c)(4)- 10. The Permittee, at least six 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. 4 Permit issued this the eighth day of June, 2001 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0012502 5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Owner: (- .Address: �rjo V C Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System - Final Disposal byaJ Permit No.: �✓ C�� County 1 agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as foIIows: 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: KEtEivtEp WATER QUALITY SECTION APR -4 Non-i3lsctiar�• PanrElrSing a. The septic tank shall be checked. every six (6) months and pumped out as needed. The effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency as the septic tank_ 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 monthly. The scum layer shall by removed at the same time 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 assimilating 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 510.000 per day. 3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations still require cessation of occupancy of the building. I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in voiding the permit. Owner Signature_ -&dY Date: Notary Seal Notan Signature: '�/ Date: �z_� UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY http://www.mapblast.com/myblast/r P,..%3E&PW=640&PH=720&bw.x=86&bw,y=117 MAPBLAST! 630 Benny Ross Rd Everyone needs a little direction in life Durham, NC 27703-8754 112 02001 Voinity Corp, GDT [ Icon Latitude: 35.993209, Longitude: -78.737794 ] u VkP6 2500 ft 1 of 1 5/8/01 9:42 AM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION• NAME OF FACILITY: i �- - A go V-e.rs f Ls Of MAILING ADDRESS: LP .5 U b f -o Iii 1/ f i, D S D tk r 7 aryl Al C COUNTY: trY\ ,,)--77D3 CONTACT PERSON: _ 0I (- A, L- (3c� �v r TELEPHONE: ( 119 ) 5 1� F - & V -a Sy PERMIT NO: a a Check One: NC WQ -4 HEALTH DP ORC: TELEPHONE: RATING INFORMATION:.(Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: " 6 0 G --`P D CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: I =nUMUGATION OLLECTION: I (::SPRAYSUBSURFACE _ PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL GRADE I BNR? , YES NO 2 3 4 2 3 4 LAND APPLICATION GRADE II RATED BY:A REGION:DATE: D D //0/ REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: mi') 5 %l r%D a EXT: Classification of Biol� Water Pollution Coutrol Treatment Systems: Grade I Biological WPCS - Septic tank/sand filter systems - Biological lagoon systems - Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances Grade H Biological WPCS - Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (rngd) Grade LCI Biological WPCS - Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) - Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction * Grade IV Biological WPCS - Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (m, -,d) - Grade LII systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction * *Biological Nutrient Reduction - The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth process as required by the facilities permit. Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems: (whichever provides lowest grade) Same grade as biological water pollution control systema Grade of system: Based on population served: 1,504 or Less = Grade 1 1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II 15,001 to 50,004 = Grade III 50,001 or more = Grade IV Classification of S ra Irri ation/rrWater Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater. These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons, storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above shall be subject to additional classification. Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems: Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils. Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater remediation systems. ** Grade 11 Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. ** ** Any water pollution: control system that utilizes a phyical/chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. *** ***Any subsurface system that has as partof its treatment process a water pollution control systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be _subject to addional classification. Definitions Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and bacteria. Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater. Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution control system- Electrodialysis ystem Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane. Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and filtration, as a means of treatment~ Reverse Osmosis System - shall moan a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable membranes to separate and treat wastewater. Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove pollutants from wastewater. Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37. Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.