WQ0016381_Final Permit_20090114

Q A � Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
d ' Dee Freeman, Secretary
r-- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
oleen H. Sullins, Director
P Division of W ater Quality
January 14, 2009
John and :inn Newman
55941-.v- Oak Trail
Burlington, NC 2721 7
Dear. :Nlr. anc. Ms. Nowmmm:
Subject: Permit No. WQ00163,;1
Jo� fu' Way C.,ot 4 SFi:
Surface Irrigation Facility
Alam-ino- County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received September 19, 2006 and subscquen, addition"'
inlbr n.:*i€ n rccc�'vud D) - ,, mber lv, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ00163:71, dated
ianuar,,,• 1., 2004, to John and Ann Newman for the construction and operation of the subject single
family wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until Dccemb;:r 31, 2013, shall void Permit No.
WQ0016381 issued April 28, 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. Also, please pay particular attention to Condition I.11 of this permit.
An extension shall be requested at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit. Upon receipt
of the request the Commission will review the adequacy of the facility 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.
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.
Please contact Jahn McCray at (919) 715-616S if you need additional information concerning this matter
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
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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
John and Ann Newman
Alamance County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank with efflutmt filtor, one 420 square foot
gravity dosed subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator followed by a baffled 60 gallon chlorine contact
chamber, two 2,000 gallon storagge pump tanks (interconnected in series and with floats set to provide a
minimum net storage volume of 2;400 gallons), a 15.2 gallon per, minute (GPM) hump with a high water
alarm light and buzzer and an automatic rain shut-off device, a 16,474 square foot spray irrigation areL
with five full -circle:, overlapping 65 foot diameter 3.04 GPM sprinkler beads set 60 feet apart on center,
and all associated piping and appurtenances, to serve the residence constructed at Joyful Way Lot 4 with
no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received Sep ember 19. 2008 and
subsequent additional information received December 15, 200t , 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 December 31, 2013, shall void Permit No.
WQ0016400 issued April 28, 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this pemutted 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 ,coWleted. Mail
the Certification to the Land Application Uiut, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1636.

2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional super- dsor 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.
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, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Pernnittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The sand media of the subsurfac;: sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The Engineer's Certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have
been met.
A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and stora.geipump tank(s) to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate, which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (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 or sand filter. the pit
shall be lined with a 10-mil synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee and 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 set -backs shall be maintained:
a. 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership*,
b. 150 fe-ot between wetted area and property lines",
c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. . 00 t between wetted area and drainage ways 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. I Ou ieot between wetted area and swimming pools.
The designed. wetted spray area is located within the 400 foot buffer of a proposed
residence location on Joyful Way Lot No.3 (Alamance County Parcel ID No. 8970748546).
Because that property is also owned. by the Permittee. prior to the Permittee's selling of the
property, notification of the permitted facility shall be made and an easement shall be
obtained from the prospective buyer for the location of the spray facility if a house is built
within the 400 ft set -back.

The designed wetted spray area is located within the 150 foot buffer of the property line
with Joyful Way Lot No.3 (Alamance County Parcel ID No. 8970748546). Because that
property is also owned by the Permittee, prior to the Permittee's selling of the property,
notification of the permitted facility shall be made and an easement shall be obtained from
the prospective buyer for the location of the spray facility within the 150 ft set -back.
Some of the set -backs specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These set -backs are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These set -backs 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 set -backs do apply to any expansion or modification of the surfacc irrigation areas and
apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the set -backs 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.
12. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
)<. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
I 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 over the irrigation area
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 irrigation field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 18.2 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.09 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 Joyfu`. Way Lot 4 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 table` chlorinator shall be checked every v, -zk—. Tablct: shall be: addec: 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 spn),
li�ad4sp, 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 II(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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], 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 hoad:,, 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 [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 Permitter to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
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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 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.
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 with guidance from the Division 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.
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. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for the
life of the project.
9. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30 days of 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 2T .0105(e)(3).
10. 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 14t' day of January, 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ001638I
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Permit No. WQOOl.6381
January 14, 2009
ENGMEER'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,
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for the Pennittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction stitch 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.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FANIILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DB71SION OF VVATER QUALITY
Property Owners) (as appearing on the propeM, deed): ToijN
Mailing Address:
Facility Address (if differen an above) �`L-:J� f isL.-- 14`W�)CI ,L j; j'�
Disposal Method: SPRAY =ChkTION o DRIP =GATION (,Check One)
Count,: LAMARCC., Permit NO,
I/We 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. The sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (6) months and any vegetative growth
shall be removed by hand [accessible sand f lters only].
Check one:
/ The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added sa as to provide
proper chlorination.
o 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
vegetativegrowth 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 S25,000 per day.
3. Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the States surface or groundwater regulations
will require evacuating the dweliinc and may ,void the permit.
NOTE: All persons (owners) appearing on the legally, registered property deed must sinn this O&M
Agreement
IIWe understand the above requirements and agree to•these terms as part of the issued permit,
Owmr(s) signature(s):
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