WQ0021626_Final Permit_20070726

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and ]natural Resources
-� Coleen H. Sullins, Director
July 26, 2007
DENISE A. HATZIDAKIS
119 HERITAGE DRIVE
APEX, NC 27523
Dear Ms. Hatzidakis:
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021626
Denise A. Hatzidakis SFR
Surface Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
In accordance with your application received June 28, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0021626, dated July 26, 2007, to Denise A. Hatzidakis for the continued operation of the subject single
family residential (SFR) wastewater treatment irrigation facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0021626 issued August 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. Note: Upon sale of this property, a change of ownership request shall be submitted in
accordance with Condition V, 3.
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 finial and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Michael Rogers at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
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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
Denise A. Hatzidakis
Chatham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter, recirculating 20
square foot Advantex — AX20 Filter with VeriComm control panel, a 7 GPM ultraviolet
disinfection unit (International Water -Guard model IWG 1 -LV -WW -2) capable of sterilizing flow
rates up to 10 GPM as long as the effluent duality treated by the unit does not exceed 15 mg/1 BOD
and 15 mg/l TSS, a 2,500 gallon storage tank, a 2500 gallon dosing tank,'an 18 GPM pump
operating at 100 feet of TDH, audio and visual high water alarms, rain sensor, 10,248 square feet of
drip irrigation area with approximately 3,426 linear feet of drip line containing 1,708 emitters, and
all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters to serve
the Hatzidakis residence at 11.9 Heritage Dr in Apex, North Carolina with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 28, 2007, 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 June 30, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0021626 issued on August 31, 2006, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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.
2. 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.
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3. 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.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
5. 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 swimming pool,
d. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
e. 50 feet between wetted area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
f. 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
g. 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and
h. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for
this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or
prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of
the existing treatment facility. These buffers 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 buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the
surface irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause
any of the buffers 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.
The pump tanks.) shall have ft,rictional andible and visual high water alarms that are
external to any structure.
.7. 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 H(4).
II. w OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIItEMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. 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.
'-'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.
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6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 27.98 inches over any
twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.53 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 Hatzidakis residence shall be dispersed
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 ultraviolet disinfection shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be cleaned
and/or replaced as necessary to ensure proper disinfection.
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 drip irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper
operation of the drip line, 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.
III. 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 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 [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, emitters, etc.; or
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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
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 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.
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 Perinittee 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.
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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 revolve this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2).
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 26`4 Day of July 2007
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
J�� J UAE
oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0021626
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Permit No. WQ0021626
July 26, 2007
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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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Property Owner(s): i , — (.. ` �� ( ��
Mailing Address: t tf Q, 23
Facility Address: — C7�,erm Qf ^ ^
Disposal Method: ❑ SPRAY IRRIGATION DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One)
County: _i�'I'1 Permit No., t to (0
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I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows: JUN 2 B 2001
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 [Above ground sand filters only.
c. Check one:
❑ 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 clean,
and/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
d. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum layer shall be,s
removed at the same time'interval as the septic tank is pumped out.
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e. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper operation, that . P
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,
Owner(s) Signature(s): -1 ) �
Notary S
Notary S
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Date: �.
Date:
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