WQ0021682_Final Permit_20050328

March 28, 2005
Jason Ellis
PO Box 168
Bahama NC 27503
Michael F. Easley, Gavernor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021682
Jason EIlis
Single Family Residence
Surface Irrigation Facility
Durham County
Dear Mr. Ellis:
In accordance with your permit modification request received May 14, 2003, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0021682, dated March 28, 2005, to Jason Ellis for the continued operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective to the date of issuance until February 28, 2010, 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.
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 filial and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Michelle McKay at (9I9) 715-6187.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
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Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection 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
Jason Ellis
Durham County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,250
gallon baffled septic tank, a 336 square foot dual bed pressure dosed subsurface sand Ater (168 W each) with a
1.15 gpolft' design loading rate, chlorine tablet disinfection, a 1,578 gallon storage tank, a 2,440 gallon pump tank
to deliver at a rate of 15 GPM with high water alarms, and a 14,070 square foot fenced irrigation area to serve the
Ellis residence, and all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received May 14, 2003, 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 February 28, 2010, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The surface 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.
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-
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.

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,
£ 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
6. 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.
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 II(4) of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray 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.
A suitable year round vegetative cover of Fescue shall be maintained (or Ieaf Iitter 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.
The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 34.32 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.25 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 Ellis 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 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.
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 sprinkler
head, 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 11(11) for a minimum of five years. This information shall be provided to the
Division upon request.
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, 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
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Perinittee 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 pennit, may
inspect or copy any records that must he maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or Ieachate.
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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 pen -nit 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 Genera] 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 the 28"' day of March, 2005
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
X-,Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.
Permit Number WQ0021682
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Durone K. Sfewart DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
L ASSOCIATES, IIJC.
Mr- Jason Ellis
P.O. Box 168
Bahama, NC 27503
CONSULTING
s N G t �isposal Method: SPRAY IRRIGATION
Civil Soniiory
Environmenlol
PsonningCA- j: Durham Permit No.
Survey
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
1) The Perrruttee 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:
✓ The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so 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.
c) The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scurry 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
�rovrth 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 Per rittee 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.
Signature: 5 f�(� Date:
,i�on Ellis
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