WQ0023434_Final Permit_20090309

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
JEFFREY J. MCFARLANE
558 ROYAL SUNSET DRIVE
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27713
Dear Mr. McFarlane:
Coieen H. Sullins
Director
March 9, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023434
McFarlane SFR
Surface Irrigation Facility
Chatham County
In accordance with your major modification request received December 2, 2008 and additional
information received February 20, 2009, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0023434, dated
March 9, 2009, to Jeffrey J. McFarlane for the construction and operation of the subject single family
wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. The subject modification request was to increase
the average daily flow from. 480 gallons per day (GPD) to 600 GPD, thus allowing an additional
bedroom. To increase the average daily flow, an additional Advantex treatment pod and approximately
0.1 acres of irrigation area (Zone 1) has been added to the facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2014, shall void Permit
No. WQ0023434 issued October 26, 2007, 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.
An extension shall be requested at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit.
Upon receipt of the request the Commission will review the adequacy of the facility 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.
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.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
E ocatior: 2728 Capital Bouievarc, Raleigh. North Carolina 27644
Phone: [phone] FAX 1: 91�-715-0588; FAX 2: 919-715-60481 Customer Service: 1-877.623-6748
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Mr. Jeffrey McFarlane
March 9, 2009
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One set of approved plazas and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone] or
nathaniel.thornburg@ncmail .net.
Sincerely,
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il-1--coleen H. Sullins
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section
Jerry Dalton, PE — Dalton Engineering
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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
Jeffrey J. McFarlane
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 600 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and surface irrigation
disposal system consisting of:
a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent filter; two (2) AX20 Advaritex treatment units; a 2,500
gallon storage and pump tank with a filter dosing pump; a 2,500 gallon storage and dosing tank with a
field dosing pump and audible/visual high-water alarms; an ultraviolet (SIV) disinfection system; an ultra
plus unit; a precipitation sensor; approximately 0.35 acres of drip irrigation area divided into three (3)
zones; and all associated piping and appurtenances to serve the McFarlane residence with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received December 2, 2008, 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, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023434 issued October 26, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:

1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 partiallcertified, ;you
shall retain the res onsibilit to track further construction approved under the same permit,and
shallprovide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail
the Certification to the Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1636,
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 trade. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal
office hours from 8:40 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 due to improper operation and maintenance, 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 recirculating filter units shall comply with the
manufacturer's specifications. The Engineer's Certification shall 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 synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee and filter shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The Engineer's
Certification shall 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 set -backs shall be maintained for Irrigation Zone 1 and the new Advantex pod:
a. 100 feet between wetted area and any habitable residence or place of public assembly under
separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site,
b. 15 feet between wetted area and any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned
by the Permittee to be maintained as part of the project site,
c. 100 feet between wetted area and any private or public water supply source,
d. 100 feet between wetted area and surface waters,
e. 100 feet between wetted area and groundwater lowering ditches,
f. 100 feet between wetted area and any well with exception of monitoring wells
g. 50 feet between wetted area and property lines,
h. 15 feet between wetted area and top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in
vertical height,
i. 10 feet between wetted area and any water line,
j . 100 feet between wetted area and subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems,
k. 100 feet between wetted area and any swimming pool,
1, 50 feet between wetted area and public right of way,
m. 20 feet between wetted area and nitrification fields,
n. 15 feet between wetted area and any building foundation or basement,
o. 100 feet between wastewater treatment and storage units and any habitable residence or
place of public assembly under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the
project site,
p. 100 feet between wastewater treatment and storage units and any private or public water
supply source,
q. 50 feet between wastewater treatment and storage units and surface waters,
r. 100 feet between wastewater treatment and storage units and any well with exception of
monitoring wells, and
s. 50 feet between wastewater treatment and storage units and any property line.
12. The following set -backs shall be maintained for existing Irrigation Zones 2 & 3 and the existing
wastewater treatment and storage units:
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 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,
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines, and
h. 15 feet between wetted area and swimming pools.
13. The field dosing tank shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms that are
external to any structure.
14. 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 11.4.

H. 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
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 shall be maintained on the irrigation 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 irrigation field.
6. The Irrigation Zone 1 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 0.45 inches per
hour; and the Irrigation Zones 2 and 3 application rates shall not exceed a cumulative loading of
21.85 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to
exceed 0.35 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 McFarlane 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 lamp 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
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, emitters, 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 [phone] or [phone]. 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
1. 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 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.
The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans, specifications and operation and
maintenance manual 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 renew the Permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations, as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 9"' day of March 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023434

Permit No. WQOO23434
Marcia 9, 2009
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.

RECEIVED / DENR I DWQ
AQIIIPFR-PPnTFrT10k1 SECTION
DEC 0 2 2008
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SURFACE IRRIGATION -SYSTEM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Property Owner(s) (as appearing on the property deed): aef Frey : . McFarlane
Mailing Address: ssa Royal Sunset Drive, Durham, North Carolina 27713
Facility Address (if different than above):
Disposal Method: Q SPRAY IRRIGATION W DRIP EWGATION (Check One)
Comity: Chatham Permit No. WQ0023434
We 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 (b) 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.
d The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked every week. The lamp shall be. cleaned
anchor replaced to ensure proper disinfection.
d. 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 }lumped 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 $25,800 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
I/We understand the above r and a to these terms as part of the issued permit.
IowOwner(s) 5ignaturE Date:
Owner(s) Signature(s): Date:
SM O&M (vers.on 07147)