WQ0016230_Final Permit_19981211

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JAMEs B. HUNT.IR.
GOVERNOR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-SALEm REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 11, 1998
Mr. Scott K. Alexander
Portrait Homes
4411 W. Market St.
Suite 101
Greensboro, NC 27407
WAYNE MCDEVITT SUBJECT:
SECRETARY
Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0016230
Portrait Homes - St. Andrews at Stoney Creek
Guilford County .
Dear Mr. Alexander:
In accordance with your application received November 25, 1998, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQOOI6230, to Portrait Homes for the operation of a pump and haul disposal system for
the development at St. Andrews at Stoney Creek.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 11, 1999 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 to you, 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
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. Eric Black, Mr. Steve Mauney, or me at
3 3 6/771-4600.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Guilford County Health Department
Central Files
Kim H. Colson
WSRO
565 WAUGHTOWN STREET, WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27107
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
Portrait Homes
Guilford County
FOR THE
operation of a 2,880 GPD pump and haul system to serve the St. Andrews at Stoney Creek Residential Community
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 25, 1998 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 .tune 9, 1999, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in a manner
which has been approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
3_ The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there
is a narne change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality 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.
S. No type of domestic or commercial wastewater other than that described in the application shall be
included in the pump and haul activities.
G. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Portrait Homes, Overby's Septic Tank
Service, High Point Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant for the collection, transportation, and ultimate
disposal ofthe wastewater is in full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions,

the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and take such immediate corrective
action, as may be required by this Division.
8. This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Eastside High Point Treatment
Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. [phone] shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the water quality 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.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul collection facilities to prevent malfunctions
and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the
environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance,
repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the
Permittee for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon
request to the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the waste
collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain
samples.
15. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional Office on or before the fifteenth (15) day
of the following month.
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6
17. 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.

18. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the project.
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone no. (336) 771-
4600, 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 render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, et.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc, 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.
20. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the subject pump and haul activities, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facilities have been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
21. ' The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (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 15 NCAC 2H. 0205(c)(4).
Permit issued this the I Ith day of December 1998.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Larr . Coble
Winston-Salem Water Quality Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0016230

Permit No. WQ0016230
Entrineer's Certification
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.
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 the
approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.