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NCDEN
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Gerald Mussari
Garner Landmark, LLC
1.1800 Conrey Road, Suite 120
Cincinnati, OH 45249
Dear Mr. Mussari:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 9, 2009
Dee f=reeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit Extension and Return of
Renewal Application
Permit No. W00023433
Chatham County
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406, entitled "An Act to Extend Certain Government
Approvals Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State," was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed into law. The Act, known as the Permit Extension Act of 2009, extends the
expiration date of certain: government approvals and permits.
Non -discharge permit, WQ002343 3 issued by the Division of Water Quality falls within the scope
of this Act and is therefore being extended until September 30, 2012. With this letter, the permit renewal
application received July 27, 2009, is being returned; however, we have honored your name change
request and the modified permit is attached. Please note per your permit, a renewal application must still
be submitted six months in advance of the extended expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Division staff at (919) 733-3221.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely, ff ll
W
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Collin H. Sullins
Enc: Permit Renewal Application
cc: Chatham County Environmental Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File WQ002343
Notebook File WQ0023)4 33
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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
Garner Landmark, LLC
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system consisting of a 1500 gallon baffled septic tank with an Advantex — AX20 Filter, an
ultraviolet disinfection unit, a 2,500 gallon storage and dosing tank serving a wetted area of 13,257 ft' and
all associated piping and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, to serve the
Garner Landmark, LLC residence located at 502 Royal Sunset Drive, Durham., NC 27713, pursuant to the
name change request received July 27. 2009.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023433 issued October 19, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L 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 com leted in phases and partially certified. you
shall retain the reEponsibility responsibilityto track further construction a roved under the same -permit, and
shall provide a final certificate of cam letion once the entire project has been complete . Mail
the Certification to the Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1617.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 741-4200, 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 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.
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 installation of the Advantex AX20 Treatment Units must comply with the Orenco Systems.
hic.'s 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 storage/pump tank(s) 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 lined with a 10 -mil svnthetic 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.
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 set -backs shall be maintained:
a. 100 t et between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b. 50 feet between wetted area and property linesr,
c. 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d. 50 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 15 fee' between wetted area and swimming pools.
Some of the set -backs specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These set -backs are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These set -backs 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 set -backs 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 set -backs 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.
12. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are external to
any structure.
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 H, 4.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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
SG .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 v m_etativc. cru, w,. shall be maintained over the irrigation area.
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.
6. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 31.85 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.3 8 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 Gamc ..an.dniarl;, U k residence 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 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 unit shall be checked every week. The lanrp shall be cleaned
and/or replaced as necessary to ensure proper disinfection.
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 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
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(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)
791-4200, 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, drip hca&, 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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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
I. 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.
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 Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the "Operation
and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee.
8. The Permittec shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications of the subject facility for the
life of the project.
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 revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(3).
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 8"' day of October, 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
J�� ). �,�
Co een H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023433
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Permit No. WQO02:14a;
Ociober 8, 2009
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.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed): L A &1A *LdA 1.—C -
Mailing Address: A gena �c �r .44 ca E 14,, _.. <-- sw,L0--C� (.f --x"14 j9
Facility Address (if different than above):_'97-J77x,I
Disposal Method: ❑ SPRAY IRRIGATION ❑ DRIP IRRIGATION (Check One)
County: C Permit No. 1A5 C; en�J 1ti�,;
IIWe 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. The sand filter surface shall be raked and leveled every six (6) months and any vegetative growth
shall be removed by hand [accessible 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 cleaned
and/or replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
d. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly. The scum laver shall be
removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is pumped out.
e. 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 525,000 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.
NOTE, All persons (owners) appearing on the legally registered property deed must sign this O&M
Agreement
UWe understand the above requirements and agree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner(s) Signature(s): . ..�-� Date: 7
Owners) Signature(s : - _ Date:
SFR O&M (vers -son 07107) RECEIVED i DENR 1 DWQ
Aquifer Profertion Seciion
JUL 2 1 2009
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: WWR 09-06
(RENEWAL WITHOUT MODIFICATION OF WASTEWATER NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEMS)
For more information or for an electronic version of this form, visit the Land Application Unit (LA U) web site at:
htt :/lla2o.elan°.state.nc•.u.sllaulinaira.htn71
This form is for renewal without modification for all wastewater non -discharge systems, Wastewater non. -discharge
systems include, High Rate Infiltration Systems; InfaltrationlEvaporation Lagoons; Reclaimed Water Utilization
Systems; Wastewater Recycle Systems; Single Family Surface Irrigation. Systems; and Surface Irrigation Systems.
This application ma)} not be used for renewal of Land Application of Residuals Permits
A. Application Form (All Application Packages):
✓ Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
Any changes made to this form will result in the application package being returned.
If the Applicant is a corporation or company, it must bti registered for business with the NC Secretary of
State(btip://www.secretai-%,.state,nc.us/Corporations/CSearch aspx).
✓ If the Applicant is a partnership, sole proprietorship, trade name, or d/b/a enclose a copy of the certificate
filed with the register of deeds in the county of business.
✓ The application must be signed appropriately in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0106(b). An alternate
person may be designated as the signing official, provided that a delegation letter is provided from a person
who meets the referenced criteria, You may download an example delegation letter from the LAU web site.
✓ Submit three (3) copies of the most recently issued existing permit.
B. Additional Forms (Single Family Residence Surface Irrigation Systems Only):
✓ Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of a completed and property executed FORM: SFR O&M. This
Form may be downloaded at: htW://h2o.enr,state.nc.us/lau/applications.htmt#Sinzle
C. Site Map
✓ Submit three (3) copies of an updated site map if required as part of the original submittal in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2T .0105(d).
I. GENERAL INFORMATION: _ r
1. PermLittee's name (Owner of the facility): IJR g, AW A &LA LLC
2. Complete mailing address of Permittee: '� OM , .
City: C State: in 14 Zip:
Telephone number: (4-13 ) . 446 —JJ"- Facsimile number: (NEIL)
Email Address: A < c, - i . 44, C 0 ,&
3. Facility name (name of the subdivision, shopping center, etc.): r
Ci .- r ct 'L 6 .�y
4. Complete address of the physical location of the facility (if different from above):
City: _ _ �r_� rr„ State: ICAC Zip: '21 l
5. County where project is located: C
6. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about project:
(AA-A(AAZA A r Email Address: _ 6 -X C, r e . AP. ec5AL
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FORM: WWR 09-06 Page 1 Aquifer PrntF?rtlon Section
.1111. 27 ?009
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1, Existing permit number 60,2u and the issuance date
2. Existing permit type:
❑ High -Rate Infiltration ❑ Evaporation Lagoons ❑ Reclaimed Water Utilization
[91'S�ingle Family Surface Irrigation ❑ Surface Irrigation ❑ Wastewater Recycle
3. Has the treatment and disposal system been constructed? ❑ Yes 1,4,
4. If the system has not been constructed, would you like to rescind your permit (i.e. the permitted facilities
will not be needed)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. Has the wastewater system been connected to a municipal or community sewer system? ❑ Yes ❑-No
Applicant's Certification (signsrg anthorit} must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2T .O1Qb(b)]:
(44 AA Ga t c fly.°Q�
(signing authority name and title)
attest that this application for-�2Kcie.,. e;-,,,�r�re
(facility name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any discharge
of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement
action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against
the Division of Water Quality should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required
parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments
are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. I further certify that the applicant or
any affiliate has not been convicted of an environmental crime, has not abandoned a wastewater facility without
proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been exhausted or abandoned, are
compliant with any active compliance schedule, and do not have any overdue annual fees under Rule 2T.01 05,
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any
false statement, representation. or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor,
which may include a fip"ot to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: - �i Date: 7141 l,5
THE COMPLETED RENEWAL APPLICATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH., NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-3221
FORM: WWR 09-06
By Courier/Special Delivery:
2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
FAX NUMBER: (919) 715-6048
RECEIVED ! DENR f DWQ
Aquifer Protection Seciion
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