WQ0019964_Final Permit_20010723

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 23, 2001
THOMAS L. FONVILLE
1000 ST. ALBANS DRIVE
SUITE 400
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Dear Mr. Fonville:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019964
Honeycutt Properties, LLC
Single Family Residence
Drip Irrigation Facility
Wake County
In accordance with your request received May 1, 2001 and additional information received July 5,
2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019964, dated July 23, 2001, to Honeycutt Properties, LLC
for the construction and operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and drip irrigation
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2006, 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 also pay particular attention to the peat biofilter conditions (I.5_ and II.12.). Please note that
failure of this experimental wastewater treatment system shall result in the required replacement of the peat
biofilter with a more conventional form of filtration.
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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg [phone] extension. 533_
Si rely,
Kerr T. Stevens
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Soil and Environmental Consultants
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non-DischAge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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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
Honeycutt Properties, LLC
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 600 gallon per day (GPD) drip irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter, a 1,500 gallon pump tank with a
67.0 gallon per minute (GPM) pump with check valve and audible and visual high-water alarms, five (5) bog
peat biofilter modules with a combined surface loading area of approximately 162 fe, a tablet chlorinator, a
4,000 gallon storage/pump tank with a 15.0 GPM pump with audible and visual high-water alarms, rain sensor
and check valve, a 15,765 square foot drip irrigation area with 5,255 feet of drip irrigation line, approximately
2630 emitters, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Honeycutt Properties Lot 99,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received May 1, 2001, 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 July 31, 2006, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 l2roject is to be completed in phases and-partialiy and-partiallycertifiedyou 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 cotnpleted. Mail the
Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617.
2. The Raleigh 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 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.

The drip 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 peat biofilter shall be properly installed and a leakage test shall be performed to insure that
any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed 2% of the modules capacity per twenty-
four (24) hours. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
5. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank, pump tank and dosing tank 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 peat filter, the pit
shall be lined with a 10 -mil synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee 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) 100 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 50 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 50 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.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCQ, 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 8G .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class 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 8G .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.
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.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the drip field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 22.84 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.35 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.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Honeycutt Properties Lot ##9 shall be emitted 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 drip irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two -strand wire fence.
11. 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.
b. The tablet chlorinator unit 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.
d. The drip system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the emitters proper operation,
that the vegetative growth allows a proper drip pattern, that the soil is assimilating the
disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being
generated.
12. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the peat biofiilter. If at any time
the experimental peat biofilter fails to perform at the minimum design criteria, the Permittee shall
submit an application for modification of the treatment facilities to the Division for the replacement
of the peat biofilters with another acceptable form of filtration.

III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS'
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection
wiV 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 inforrnation 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, emitters,
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 (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
I. 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.
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.
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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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
9. 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).
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 jhe 23rd day of July, 2001
NORT AROLINNVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019964
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Permit No. WQ0019964
July 23, 2001
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , 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
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OPERA'T'ION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
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Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System - Final Disposal by , ,fw:A(., Tki f2 f PIZIC�tTdJ
Permit No.: W do0Irfq(0'1
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I agree to Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
The Perxn,ittee 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 months and pumped out as needed. The
effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned at the same frequency as the septic tank.
b. The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week, The lamp shall be cleaxzed
And/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
C. The storage, pump, and alarm systems sball be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The drip irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper operation,
that the vcgetativc growth allows proper irrigation patterns, that the soil is assimilating
rbc disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors
are being generated.
?. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to S10,0DO per
day.
I Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations
will require cessation of occupancy of the building.
I understand that failure to cQmply with these conditions along with the permit Conditions Tmy result in
voiding the perrrut.
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION CON USSION
I CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAME OF FACILITY:
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PERMIT NO: L,10 U,0 /n JO Check Orae: NC WQ -X/ HEALTH DP
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TELEPHONE:
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: )C» 6Ab -W4 BNR? YES NO /
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1
COLLECTION: 1
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SPRAY IRRIGATION. SUBSURFACE
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL GRADE I
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LAND APPLICATION
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RATED BY: REGION: DATE: /S0
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Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution. Control Systems:
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—2K Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Phvsical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater., This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicaUchemical process to enhance an
activated sludge or fired growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1951. ***
*** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to addional classification.