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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014319_Final Permit_20041213�fl��F W�r�QG Michael F. Easley, Governor Vj 7 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Q � Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality December 13, 2004 Wayne and Barbara Barbee 164 Barbee Lane Timberlake, NC 27583 Subject: Permit No, WQ0014319 Wayne and Barbara Barbee Single Family Residence Surface Irrigation Facility Person County Dear Mr, and Mrs. Barbee: In accordance with your permit renewal request received November 13, 2002 and additional information received December 13, 2002, October 29, 2003 and November 11, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0014319, dated December 13, 2004, to Wayne and Barbara Barbee for the continued operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until November 30, 2009, shall void Permit No. WQ0014319 issued February 19, 1998, 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. Please pay particular attention to conditions 1.6, 1.7, 11.10,11.12(b) and V.1 in this permit. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. 6187. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Michelle McKay at (919) 715 - Sincerely, -¢Alan W. Klimek, P. E. cc: Person County Health Department Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files tPACarolina LAU Files )Vaturally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 715-0588 1-877-623-6748 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Aclbn Employer— 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper 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 Wayne and Barbara Barbee Person County FOR THE continued operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 360 ftz subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 2,400 gallon storage/pump tank with external audible and visual high water alanns, and a 10,019 ftz spray irrigation area to serve the Barbee residence, and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 13, 2002, 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 November 30, 2009, shall void Permit No. WQ0014319 issued February 19, 1998 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. 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 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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility. 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 drainage ways or surface water bodies, e. 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways, £ 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and g. 50 feet between treatment units and property limes. 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 that 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 surface 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. 6. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to any structure. 7. All debris and trash (including tree fort) shall be manually removed from spray irrigation site. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, REQUIREMENTS The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 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. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field. d. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 21.4 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.33 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 Barbee residence shall be sprayed 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 tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to provide proper chlorination. c. 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. d. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of the spray head(s), 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 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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and irrigation area, as required in Condition I1(12) for a minimum of five years. This information shall be provided to the Division upon request. 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. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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. INSPECTIONS Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation ofthe 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 property does not comply with the 400' buffer from the wetted area to the newly placed residence or the 150' buffer from the wetted area to the property line. These buffers would be required if this house were under separate ownership. Within sixty (60) days of issuance of this permit the permittee must have the property deed modified to include a provision to ensure this property cannot be subdivided, 2. 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. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 4. 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. 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. 6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this pen -nit 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. 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. 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 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). 4 11. The Permittee, at Ieast six (G) 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 13"' Day of December 2004 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION � Aian W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0014319 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE A. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER T A& , lrs'1M DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 04 NOV 30 N1 3,4 24 Owner: 11--) (�!-- Address: 1 l� y �z ✓���, r�P�� �S J/itf.%� Disposal Method: SPRAY IRRIGATION DRIP IRRIGATION (Circle One) County: Permit No. W C o 14?3f e 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 annually and pumped out as needed. The effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency of the septic tank. b) (Open access sand filters only] The sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (G) months and any vegetative growth shall be removed by hand. c) Check one: The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper chlorination. ❑ 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. 2) Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $25,000 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. 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