WQ0016364_Final Permit_19990525

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 25, 1999
Mr. Phillip & Mrs. Elaine Fletcher, Owners
5101 Huxey Glen Court
Durham, North Carolina 27703
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOuRcEs
Subject: Permit No. WQ0016364
Fletcher WWTS
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Durham County
In accordance with your application received January 21, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0016364, dated May 25, 1999, to Phillip & Elaine Fletcher for the construction and operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2004 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, 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 Ms. Shannon Mohr ThornJ�urg at [phone] extension
353. ��
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cc: Durham County Health Department
Duane K. Stewart & Associates, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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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
Phillip & Elaine Fletcher
Durham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 -GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting
of a 1,200 -gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter, two 210 -square foot sub -surface sand filters in
parallel, a tablet chlorinator, two 1,500 -gallon storage/pump tanks (interconnected to provide a minimum net
storage volume of 2,400 gallons) with high water alarm and buzzer, an automatic rain shut-off device, and a
12,903 -square foot spray irrigation area to serve the four-bedroom Fletcher Residence, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 21, 1999, 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 April 30, 2004 and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall
retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall
provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the
Certification and the as -built drawings to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535,
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours
in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection can be made. Such
notification to the regional 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.

3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The sand media of the sub -surface sand filters must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have
been met.
6. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration
occurs at a rate which does not exceed 20 gallons per 24 hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity.
The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank, storage/pump tanks, or
sand filters, the pit shall be lined with a 10 -mil synthetic liner.
A sanitary tee and appropriately -sized effluent filter shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the
septic tank. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been
met.
9. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. 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 drainageways 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.
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II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. 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 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each CIass 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 15A NCAC 8A .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% complete.
A suitable year round vegetative cover of pine trees 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.
The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 26 inches over any 12 -month period
at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.50 inches per hour.
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.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Fletcher Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 74 feet due to
obstructions, the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and supported
to such height that the design diameter is achieved.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while .installation occurs or
while normal maintenance is being performed.
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. 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 weekly. The scum layer shall be
removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
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d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make 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
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to ensure 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 H 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, 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.
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.
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
1. 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.
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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 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.
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.
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 governmem 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.
S. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project as well as any as -built drawings
must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project.
9. 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.
Permit issued this tl425t° day of May, 1999
NORTH
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0016364

Permit No. WQ0016364
May 25, 1999
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 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
Date
Registration No.

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C'EIVED
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEM T, ;:1lord
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Phillip & Elaine Fletcher, Owners
5101 Huxey Glen Court Non -Discharge Permiltng
Durham, NC 27703
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. W Q OO i k 3 Wk -
Durham County
1 agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
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 every six (6) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and then on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly.
The scum layer shall be 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 pattems, that the
soil is absorbing 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
$10,000 per day.
Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit condirions may result
in voidiryg�the permit.
Signature:
, Owner
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Elaine Fletcher, Owner
Notary Seal
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