WQ0015274_Final Permit_20041001

O�OF Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 C Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 1, 2004
JONATHAN BROWN
2882 MARTHA'S CHAPEL ROAD
APEX, NC 27523
Subject: Permit No. WQ0015274 .,
Jonathan Brown SFR
Single Family Residence
Surface Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Brown:
In accordance with your renewal request received March 9, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0015274, dated October 1, 2004, to Jonathan Brown for the continued operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009, shall void
Permit No. WQ0015274 issued June 12, 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. Additionally, please pay particular attention to Condition 1.1
which requires that you submit, within sixty days of the issuance of this permit, copies of legal
documentation with the deeds of adjacent properties that indicate that a wastewater spray
irrigation site on an adjoining property is located less than 150 feet from the property lines of these
properties.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Miranda A. Williams at
[phone] or by email at Miranda,[e-mail].
Sincerely,
r
"Alan W. Klimek, P. E. -
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Duane Stewart, Duane K. Stewart & Associates, Inc., 3715 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707
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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
Jonathan Brown
Chatham 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 36.0 -square foot subsurface sand filter, a tablet
chlorinator, a 2,400 -gallon storage/pump tank, a 7,389 -square foot spray irrigation area and all associated
piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, to serve the Jonathan Brown
residence, pursuant to the application received March 9, 2004, 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 September 30, 2009, shall void
Permit No. WQ0015274 issued June 12, 1998 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Within 60 calendar days of the issuance of this permit, the Permittee shall submit to the Division
copies of the legal documentation filed by the owners of the properties located to the east and to
the south of the spray irrigation field that was required by the Division to reflect the property
owners' acceptance of the field as designed and constructed. The previous issuance of this permit
(i.e., issued on June 12, 1998) approved a variance from 15A NCAC 2H .02190)(5)(J)(i) in that
construction of the field was allowed within 150 feet of these adjacent properties. However, the
approval of this variance was contingent upon the filing of legal documentation with the deeds of
these adjacent properties that indicated that such a variance had been granted. Submit two copies
of each of these pieces of legal documentation that shows that they have been successfully filed
with the Chatham County Registrar of Deeds to NCDENR-DWQ, Aquifer Protection Section,
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
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.

3. 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.
4. The sand media of the subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand specifications.
5. A sanitary tee and filter shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank.
6. 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.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
8. 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,
c. 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 o f the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous p ermits 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.
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A variance from 15A NCAC 2H .02190)(5)(J)(i) has been granted by the Division. The
wetted area of the spray irrigation field is located less than 150 feet from the property lines
located to the east and to the south.
9. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS
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 (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.
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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 29.84 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.2 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 Jonathan Brown 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
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 r equired i n C ondition 11(12) f or a in inimum o f f ive y ears. T his information s hall b e
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, spray heads, etc.; or
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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 o f t he i nflucrnt t o 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. 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.
V. 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.
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 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).
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11. 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 1 st day of October, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/,-Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0015274
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMxLY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Owner: ,JOnQH-Gn __-BrDk v >
Address: 2 882 q via s eoct of n G 2 7s z3
Disposal Method: SPRAY 1RRIGATIO DRIP IRRIGATION (Circle One)
County:�+�t�
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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 (6)
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 States surface or groundwater regulations
will require evacuating the dwelling and may void the permit.
I understand the above requirements and agree to the terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner Signature: " c� Date:
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Notary Signature: I Notary Seal:
Date: Commission Expiration:
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