WQ0030284_Final Permit_20121004

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
October 4, 2012
Richard & Sara Houston
1606 Copper Circle
Mebane, NC 27302
Dear Richard & Sara Houston:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject. Permit No. WQ0030284
Houston SFR
Single -Family Residence
Wastewater Irrigation System
Orange County
In accordance with your permit Change of Ownership request received September 17, 2012, and
subsequent additional information received October 2, 2012, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0030284, dated October 4, 2012, to Richard & Sara Houston for the construction and operation of the
subject single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities.
Please note the Permittee has been changed from Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Hines to Richard & Sara
Houston.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2015, shall void
Permit No, WQ0030284 issued October 31, 2006, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein. An extension shall be requested at least six months prior to the expiration of
this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Division 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.
Please pay particular attention to the operation and maintenance requirements listed in Section lH.
Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information shall result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall 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 at 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
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
tntemef: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 AtfirmaUve Aeon Employer
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Richard & Sara Houston
October 4, 2412
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Sincerely,
Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
APS Central .Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONIMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM 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
Richard & Sara Houston
Orange County
construction and operation of a 600 gallon per day (GPD) single-family residence wastewater treatment
and irrigation facility consisting of: a 1500 gallon septic tank, dual 260 W subsurface sand filters, chlorine
disinfection, a 1200 gallon pump tank with a 8 gpm pump with audible and visual alarms and a moisture
sensor, dual 1200 gallon emergency storage tanks (total 3000 gallons storage in the 3 tanks), a 14,640 fe
drip field with 3660 emitters, to serve the Houston SFR., with no discharge of wastes to surface waters,
pursuant to the application received September 17, 2012, and subsequent additional information received
October 2, 2012 by the Division of Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans,
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 September 30, 2015, shall void Permit No,
WQ0030284 issued_ October 31, 2006, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L SCHEDULES
1. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
this permitted •facility, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina
Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been, installed in accordance with this
permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including
the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in phases and
partially certified, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction.gpproved
under the same permit, and shall pLovide a final certificate of completion once the entire ro'ect has
been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section,
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours in
advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities such that an in-
place inspection can be made. Notification to the Aquifer Protection Section's regional supervisor
shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
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No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division 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. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
4. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0607, if a public or community sewage system is or becomes
available, the subject single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities shall be
closed and all wastewater shall be discharged into the public or community sewage system within 180
days of its availability. Prior to the initiation of these connection activities, appropriate Division
approval shall be received.
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all titres so there
is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards.
In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions
due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to adequately assimilate
the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions,
such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
the following table:
TABLE 1— APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Parameter
Hourly Rate
Yearly Max
Units
I
Non -Discharge Application Irate
0.0027
24
Inches
4. The subject facility has been approved to land apply wastewater effluent on the following fields:
TABLE 2 — IRRIGATION AREA INFORRATION
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net _
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
1
Richard & Sara Houston
Orange
36.05I4
-79.1772
4.34
Lignum
5. The Operation and Maintenance Agreement (attached) between the Permittee and the Division of
Water Quality is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall subject the
Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A to § 143-215.6C
for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
6. The irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when
effluent application is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions IIIA. and Ill. 5. of this permit.
7. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(i), the compliance boundary is established at the property
boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance boundary shall require action in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
8. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0108, the review boundary is established midway between the
compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the
review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L.0106.
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9. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a'compliance boundary.
10. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for irrigation sites permitted after September 1, 2006 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Surface waters: 50
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Any property line: 50
v. Public right of way: 50
b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted after September 1, 2006 shall be as follows
(all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
ii. Any property line: 50
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0604(1).
2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back=up shall visit the facilities in
accordance. with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times, such that crop health is
optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Table 2 of Condition II.4.
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
6. Only effluent from Houston SFR shall be irrigated on the sites listed in Table 2 of Condition II.4.
7. No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment
installation or while maintenance is being performed.
8. Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited. Fencing
shall be provided to prevent access to the irrigation site (minimum 2 -strand wire) and treatment units
shall be secured with locks on all tank accesses and control panels.
9. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T . 1100.
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10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited,
11. Pump/dosing tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure.
12. Any excavation into bedrock shall be lined with a 10 millimeter (mm) synthetic liner.
13. A water -tight seal on all treatment/storage units or minimum of two feet protection from the 100 -year
flood plain elevation shall be provided.
14. 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 as the septic tank.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. Wastewater grade chlorine tablets (calcium
hypoehlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination. Pool chlorine tablets shall
not be used. .
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 lines,
that the system is free of leaks, 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.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be Followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Dflice, 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 (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
b. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
c. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
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V.
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to
prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may
cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The
Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T.01050).
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8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T.0 I 10.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
Permit issued this the 4s` day of October, 2012
NOATH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Charles Wakild, Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0030284
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Permit No. WQ0030284
Richard & Sara Houston
Houston SFR
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
Single Family Residential
October 4, 2012
Orange County
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T A 116, I,
as a duly- registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
constructions such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Perrnittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm
Mailing Address
_ ............... ... -- .. .... M.... - -...
City State Zip
E-mail --- _ --- - — . NC PE .Seal, Signature & Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS;
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY ST.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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Permit No, U
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Mailing address:
Facihty address:
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State of North Catalina
1 4 Departmegt of Fuviraamwt and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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wAnON AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FORM: SFRWWIS 0&M 06.1.1
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Irrigation Method.: ❑ SPRAY K DRIP
I / We agree to operate and maintain the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system as follows.
1, The Pemx ttee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and irrigation
system including, but not limited to, the following items;
a, The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed, C I OENR/M
b. The septic tank effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned annually. ' L' 1" 4 !'
c. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every sixshall be
removed manually.
d T'he tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. Wastewater grale tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be
fidae, as needed to provide proper ablorinatiori (pool chlorine tablds small not be used), OR
❑ The.ultrEMolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be
cleaned or replaced as neede,61 s• ensure proper disinfection.
P-. All pump and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly.
f. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure that the system is free of leaks, that all irrigation
equipment is operating as designed, that vegetative growth does not interfere with the system inspection or
operatioi , that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no visible runoff or pondi.ug, and
that no objectionable odors are being generated,
Z. Failure to pay the annual fee shall be cause for the Division to revoke the permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
I The Permittee's failure to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $25,000 per day,
4. Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface water or groundwater regulations =y void
the permit.
A11 Owners appearing on the legallyrecorded pr2Krty deed shall sign. this Ogeration & Malintenante Aereement
I / Wo understand the a re irk ear an ree to these terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner Signatnro: Date: .�
Owner Signature- Date:
FORM: SFRWWIS O&M 06.11 Page 1 of 1