WQ0020920_Final Permit_20020809

August 9, 2002
Mr. B. T. Palmer
0316 Bushy Cook Rd.
Efland, North Carolina 27243
Dear Mr. Palmer:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. F., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020920
B. T. Palmer Residence
Single Family
Spray Irrigation Facility
Orange County
In accordance with your request received January 9, 2002, and additional information received April 8,
2002, July 25, 2002, and August 1, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0020920, dated August 9,
2002, to B. T. Palmer 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 July 31, 2007, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in
this pen -nit. 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 thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 15013 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 Bennie Goetze, Jr., P. EAt [phone] extension 375.
Sinc e ,
`!Alan W. Klimek, P. E..
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
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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
B. T. Palmer
Orange Country
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, dual 168 square foot buried sand filters with a 1.07 gpd/ft2 design loading rate,
a 168 square foot buried secondary sand filter with a 2.14 gpd/ft2 design loading rate, a tablet chlorinator, dual
1500 gallon storage tanks, a 2,400 gallon storage/pump tank to deliver 606 gallons per dose at 14 GPM @ 138
TDH with high water alarm and moisture sensor, and a 12,532 square foot fenced spray irrigation area (3 spray
heads) to serve the B. T. Palmer residence, and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 9, 2002, and additional information
received April 8, 2002, July 25, 2002 and August 1, 2002 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, 2007 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 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 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 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 ground waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The sand media of the dual bed pressure dosed 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.
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 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.
If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the pit shall
be lined with a 10 nail synthetic liner.
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.
12. The pump tanks shall have functional high water audible and visual alarms. The name and number of
an emergency contact shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
13. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when
wastewater application is not appropriate in accordance with Condition II(4) of this permit.
IL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 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 11, 11I, 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 of Fescue shall be maintained (or leaf litter in wooded areas).
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 26 inches over any twelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.3 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.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the B. T. Palmer residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design radius of 40 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.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added to provide proper
chlorination.
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 spray system shall be inspected monthly 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.

111. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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:
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 (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
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
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 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 l 43-215.6C.
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.
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.
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 thi the 9 h day of August, 2002
NOR AROLINA z IRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0020920
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Permit No. WQ0020920
August 9, 2002
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
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mr_ B.T. Palmer
2316 Bushy Cook Road
Efland, NC 27243
Disposal Method: SPRAY IRRIGATION
(Circle One)
County.
DRIP IRRIGATION
Permit No.
I 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) Check one:
4 The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper
chlorination_
► The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week_ -The lamp shall be cleaned and/or
replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
c) 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_
d) The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper operation, that vegetative
growth 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 $25,000 per day_
3) Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations will require
evacuating the dwelling and may void the permit.
I understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
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