WQ0020344_Final Permit_20011102

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
November 2, 2001
Ronald and Patricia Russell
1511 Red Mountain Road
Rougemont, NC 27572
Dear Ms. Russell:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020344
Russell Residence
Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facility
Durham County
In accordance with your request received August 21, 2001, and additional information received on
October 29, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0020344, dated November 2, 2001, to Ronald
and Patricia Russell for the construction and operation of the subject single family wastewater treatment and
spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until October 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.
This permit requires that the subject system be operated as a non -discharge system which means no
runoff of applied waste can occur. An inspection of the property conducted on August 25, 2001 by the Raleigh
Regional Office indicates that compaction along the farm path in the location of the proposed field may affect
the performance of the spray system and runoff could occur. It is highly recommended that you consult with a
soil scientist upon site preparation and installation of the spray field.
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 Marie Doklovic at (919 3-5083 extension 371.
Sine e k'111
f' Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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cc: Durham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Michael Koonce, PE, Hydrostructures, PA
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge 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
Ronald and Patricia Russell
Durham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting
of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter, distribution box, 312.5 square foot subsurface sand
filter, a tablet chlorinator disinfection unit, a 2,000 gallon contact/storage/irrigation pump tank with a 17 GPM
submersible pump with high water alarms, and a 17,248 square foot spray irrigation area (6 overlapping heads
with 74' wetted diameter) to serve the Russell Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received August 21, 2001, and additional information received on October 29,
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 October 31, 2006, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
J. 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 to the Nan -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.

3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all tithes 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 Perrnittee 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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The sand media of the subsurface surface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The Engineer's Certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have
been met.
b. 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 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 Iined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
S. 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 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,
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.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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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 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 spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 19.7 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.15 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 Russell 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 spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
11. The Perrnittee 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 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
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 Il 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, emitters,
etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station of 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
1. This permit shall become revocable 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.
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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 Pernaittee fails to abide by the conditions of the "Operation and
Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee.
S. One 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.
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Permit issued ' the 2nd Day of November, 2001
NORTH OLINA EN /� J NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0020344
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Permit No. WQ0020344
November 2, 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
Registration No.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Name:— - -------PATKIU/4 N' .5 ± -
Address:
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Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Perrnit No.
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
ZIP: Z7572.
1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not lirnited 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 thence 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. Th,
scum layer shall be removed at the same 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 patterns, 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 S 10,000 per
day.
3. 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 conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: ��lr..-�j�,,� 4 Date:g//fZ
Notary Seal
Notary Signature• / Date: ' 7o
JEFFREY P. STOKER
NOTARY PUBM
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
RECEVED
NAME OF FACILITY: Patricia Russell Residence��'-"�
MAILING ADDRESS: 1511 Red Mountain Road, Rougemont, NC 27572
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COUNTY: Durham
CONTACT PERSON: Patricia Russell TELEPHONE: [phone]
PERMIT NO.: Check One: NC WQ ✓
HEALTH DP
ORC: TELEPHONE:
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: 360 GPD BNR? YES NO
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
SPRAY IRRIGATION r% SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION
PHYSICAL/CHEMIC GRADE I GRADE II
RATED BY: !Rand on REGION: RRO DATE: 8/27/01
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919/571-4700
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CIassification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank/sand filter systems
-Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade II Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater then 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorus by an activated sludge orfxed growth
process as required by the facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system: flfififl
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV
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Classification of Spray -Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
✓ Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wastewater.
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 the land application of residuals that are produced by
a water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Physical/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 physicallchemical process to enhance an
activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification
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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 I SA. 1961. * **
* * * Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
system that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to additional classification.
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