WQ0031133_Final Permit_20070504

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. YJimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 4, 2007
Mr. Terrell R Jones
Catawba Falls, LLC
4960 Conference Way
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031133
Catawba Falls Subdivision Lot 194
Surface Irrigation Facility
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Jones:
In accordance with your permit application request received December 15, 2006 and additional
information received March 21 and April 13, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0031133,
dated May 4, 2007, to Catawba Falls, LLC for the construction and operation of the subject single family
wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2012, 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. Please contact Duane Leith by
email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone] if you need additional information
concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
co�c'-�' WA
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: McDowell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office - Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Keith M. Roberts, P.E., Development Consulting Services, Inc.
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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
Catawba Fans, LLC
McDowell County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) surface irrigation wastewater
treatment and disposal system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank with
effluent filter, an Advantex AX -20 secondary treatment unit with a 1,000 gallon
recirculating tank and a 65.3 cubic foot fixed film textile media filter assembly, a 14
GPM ultraviolet disinfection unit, a 3,000 gallon storage/pump tank, a 27 GPM pump
with a high water alarm light and buzzer, a 14,560 square foot drip irrigation area
consisting of 4 zones of 3640 square feet each with 3 drip lines from 190 to 360 feet long
on a 4 foot spacing and all associated piping and appurtenances, to serve the Catawba
Falls Subdivision Lot 194 residence with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received December 15, 2006, 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 April 30, 2012 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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 pians and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this
roJect is to be com leted in phases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the
regponsibilitv to track further construction a roved under the same permit,
and shall provide 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 Asheville 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 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.
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.
A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank, recirculating 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
S. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment
facilities is prohibited.
10. 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 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, and
g. 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
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11. The pump tank(s) shall have functional audible and visual high water alarms
that are external to any structure.
12. 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).
13. The existing vegetation on the drip irrigation site shall not be cleared or
disturbed except to the extent necessary to install the dripline.
14. All tank access risers shall extend at lest six (6 ) inches above finished grade
and shall be provided with properly secured covers.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE L7IREMENTS
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 or leaf litter cover shall be maintained
over the disposal 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 19.58 inches
over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to
exceed 0.15 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 Catawba Falls Subdivision Lot
194 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.
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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
Iamp 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 H(12) 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 Asheville 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:
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.
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Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the
Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 858-
0368 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
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 Pcrmittee, 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.
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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 (b) 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 4th of May, 2007.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
lan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031133
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Permit No. WQ0031133
May 4, 2007
ENGINEERS CER'T'IFICATION
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 Registration No.
Date
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1, The Permittee is rospotsible for the opemmtion and maintenanoo ofthe entire tt+.-r untnt and disposed
system inclu&g, but not limited to, the foliuwittg tteets:
u, Tho septio Mnk shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed. The effluent filt9r aWl bo
checicmd and cleaned at the same fraqueacy ofthe Septic tank
b. The sand filter surNoo shall be caked Md lovaled cvety nix (G) months and RUY vegetgtivo growth
51 H be removed by hmd (accessible sand jifto;r om�j.
e_ Check one'
o The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every work Tablets sball bx addcd so 9s to ptovide
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e 'Tide ultraysalat disinfection unit Shall be o'hCoked every wcrk. 'Tire lamp shall be cleaned
and/or replaced to enswe proper didacction,
d. 7$o aturagc, pump, aa3 alarm syr shall bo inspected monthly. rhe soum layer shall ba
removed at the same tirne interval as the septic tank is pumpod out.
c. The irtiption mystam stall be iwpectcd monthly to mala.- oertsin of proper operation, that
vegemtive growth does not hirer' w with the aystem inspection or op=tiM that this sail is
assirnila#inL ft diapowd tnaated wastewow with no surface runoff, and thtt no t6jec iongblc
edam are being ganerated.
2. Failiu'e of the rcrrrlittee to properly operate title S$01 n is subj wet to a pcaalty up to $2$,400 ger day.
3, Failure to mwt the permit eoaditions orviolaticn oftlte State's surface or grouridu+aterregulatirme
will require nvaouating the dwell ing and may void the permit
M; undersbzsnd the above requireu>c % and tLpvo to the terms u part of the issued permit.
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