HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0035474_Final Permit_20111014Dear Willie Breeze:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your permit application request received July 11, 2011, and subsequent
additional information received September 9, 2011, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035474,
dated October 14, 2011, to Willie Breeze, for the construction and operation of the subject single-family
residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2016, 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 M.
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 pen -nit shall be final and
binding.
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of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Coieen H. Suiiins
Governor
Director
October 14, 2011
Willie Breeze
2453 Adrian St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Subject:
Permit No. WQ0035474
Breeze Single -Family
Residence Wastewater
Irrigation System
Orange County
Dear Willie Breeze:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your permit application request received July 11, 2011, and subsequent
additional information received September 9, 2011, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035474,
dated October 14, 2011, to Willie Breeze, for the construction and operation of the subject single-family
residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2016, 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 M.
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 pen -nit shall be final and
binding.
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One set of approved plans is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Larry Wade at (919) 715-6185 or larry.wade@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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hA Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Orange County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Mr. Scott Mitchell PE, Mitchell Environmental PA, P O Box 341, Fuquay Varina NC 27526
Ms. Beth Buffington, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
LAU Notebook Files
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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
Willie Breeze
Orange County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 gallon per day (GPD) single-family residence wastewater treatment
and surface drip irrigation facility consisting of:
Surface drip system with a septic tank, Clearstream treatment system., UV disinfection, storage and pump
tank to serve Willie Breeze Residence, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received July 11, 2011, and subsequent additional information requests received on September
9, 2011, 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, 2016, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. 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 approved
under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has
been completed, Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section,
1536 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. Removal of all existing trees within the drip irrigation field area shall be accomplished in accordance
with the plans and specifications prior to the placement of any fill material.
3. Upon completion of the installation of fill material within the drip irrigation field area, the soil
scientist shall inspect the area and provide the Division with a post construction soil science report to
verify the material type, thickness and installation methods were performed according to the plans
and specifications.
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4. Within 60 day of the issuance of this permit, the existing well located within the 100' setback from
the disposal area shall be permanently abandoned. Within 30 days of abandonment, a Well
Abandonment Record (Form GW -30) listing this permit number and the appropriate well
identification number shall be completed for the well abandoned and mailed to the Division of Water
Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. A North
Carolina Certified Well Contractor shall abandon the well according to the North Carolina Well
Construction Standards (15A NCAC 02C .0113) and local county rules.
5. The Raleigh. Regional Office; telephone number (919) 791-4200, 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.
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.
7. 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.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times 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.
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
1
Design Load Rating
0.50
26.0
Inches
4. The subject facility has been approved to land apply wastewater effluent on the following fields:
TABLE 2 - IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
1
Willie Breeze
Orange
36.0436
79.1447
0.35
Cid
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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 111.4, and 111.5. 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.0 106,
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 shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the Permittee: 15
iii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iv. Surface waters: 100
v. Groundwater lowering ditches: 100
vi. Surface water diversions: 25
vii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
viii. Any property line: 50
ix_ Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 15
x. Any water line from a disposal system: 10
xi. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems: 100
xii. Any swimming pool: 100
xiii. Public right of way: 50
xiv. Nitrification field: 20
xv. Any building foundation or basement: 15
b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership:
ii. Any private or public water supply source:
iii. Surface waters:
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
v. Any property line:
100
100
50
100
50
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
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 .06040.
2. The permittee is required to inspect the disposal field area monthly, and fill in any areas with suitable
soil material, where depressions may form as a result of settlement or erosion.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Table 2 of Condition IIA.
6. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
7. Only effluent from Breeze Single Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System shall be irrigated
on the sites listed in Table 2 of Condition II.4.
S. No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment
installation or while maintenance is being performed.-
9.
erformed:9. 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.
10. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
12. Pump/dosing tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure.
13. Any excavation into bedrock shall be lined with a 10 millimeter (mm) synthetic liner.
14. 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.
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.
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2. 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 (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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300.
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.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 detcrmining 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.
W. 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).
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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 NCG010000; 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.
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).
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 .0110.
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 14th day of October, 2011.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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'1 Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0035474
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Permit No. WQ0035474 Single Family Residence
Willie Breeze WWTS October 14, 2011
Orange County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, 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
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved playas 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
Permittee'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
City State Zip
Telephone 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: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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. 15A NCAC 02T .0600 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTEWATER HWGATION SYS'T'EMS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FORM: 5I'I Vi I TdS O&M 06-11
Permit No. County: Orange
Property owner(s) as appearing on the recorded deed: Willie Breeze
Mailing address:
24S3 Adrian Street, Harri_shurg, PA 17104
Facility address: 2848 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
irrigation Method: ❑ SPRAY ® DRIP
1 f We agree to operate and maintain the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system as follows:
1. The Permittee 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.
b. The septic tank effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned annually.
c. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be
removed manually.
d.. ❑ The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. Wastewater grade tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be
added as needed to provide proper chlorination (pool chlorine tablets shall not be used), OR
® The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be
cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
e. All pump and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly.
z. 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
operation, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no visible runoff or ponding, and
that no objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure to pay the annual fee shall be cause for the Division to revoke the permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
_0105(e)(3)-
3. The Permittee's failure to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty rip to $25,000 per day.
4. Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface water or groundwater regulations may void
the permit
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All owners aimearina ort-i►e allv recor'decl oroverty deed shall si n this Operation & Maintenance Agnement
I 1 We understand the above r irerrfietts dl' e/these terms as part of the issued permit.
Owner Signature: .�. I?atE:: 7/7
Owner Signature:
Date:
FORM: SFRWWIS O&M 06-11 Page I of I
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Operation & Maintenance Plan
2808 Moorefaeids Road, Ifiil°lsborough, N. C 27275
The Septic System owned and operated at this site operates as follows:
1. Raw wastewater flows into the septic tank which is fitted with an effluent filter to retain
solid particles greater than 1/32 -inch from entering the tank.
2. ' The filtered wastewater then flows by gravity into the "trash tank" of the Clearstrearn
unit.
3. From the "trash tank" of the Clearstream unit, effluent flows by gravity to the "aeration
and clarifier chamber" where the effluent is treated aerobically.
4. The treated effluent then flows into the "pump tank" compartment of the Clearstream unit
where it is pumped to a K -Rain valve, which recirculates the effluent back to the septic
tank 5 out of every 6 pumping cycles.
5. On the 6"' pumping cycle, the treated effluent then flows into the "Drip Pump Tank".
Inside the "Drip Pump Tank is a turbine pump which pumps the effluent into an
ultraviolet light disinfection unit, where the effluent is treated by ultraviolet radiation.
6. Effluent then flows into the "hydraulic unit" and into the appropriate zone, depending on
the pump cycle.
7. Both pumps within the system are controlled by individual control panels.
8. Effluent is not dosed to the drip field during precipitation or freezing temperatures.
The Septic System owned and operated at this site shall provide for the health and welfare of the
local residents of Orange County. The owner agrees to operate and maintain the wastewater
treatment and irrigation system in accordance with the following.
a) Do not flush (via toilet or sink) cigarette butts, tissues, sanitary napkins, cotton swabs, cat
box litter, coffee grounds, disposable diapers, solvents, oils, paints, thinners, discarded
medications, disinfectants, pesticides, poisons, or any other harmful chemical into the
septic tank.
b) Do not pour grease or cooking oil down the sink drain.
c) Garbage disposals are highly discouraged as they add a lot of extra solids to the septic
tank.
d) Septic tank additives need not be used as they are generally not necessary.
e) Repair dripping faucets and toilets.
f) If a water treatment system, such as a water softener, is installed, the discharge pipe from
the backwash shall not be connected to the waste plumbing system or septic tank.
g) The septic tank shall be checked biennially (i. e. every 2 years) and pumped out as needed
per a state -certified system operator's inspection. The service provider/operator should
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check for leaks and measure the scum and sludge layers in the septic tank. The tank shall
be pumped when, the scum layer is more than 4--6 inches thick, or if the sludge layer at
the bottom of the septic tank has accumulated to within. 2.5-33% of the tank's liquid
capacity.
h) The septic tank effluent filter shall also be cleaned biennially. Effluent filters should be
cleaned over the access to the septic tank, allowing discharge to flow back into the septic
tank.
i) Riser lids to the septic tank shall be watertight and secured so that children cannot open
them.
j) The Clearstream unit shall be operated and serviced per the attached document entitled
"CLEARSTREAM WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, INC. – SERVICE".
k) The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz
sleeve(s) shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. See
attached owner's manual entitled "TR03ANUVMAX—Ultraviolet Water Purification
System".
1) All pump and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly, including float function in Order
to assure that all components are working properly.
m) 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 operation, that the soil is assimilating the disposed
treated wastewater with no visible runoff or ponding, and that no objectionable odors are
being generated.
n) Keep the soil over the drainfield covered with mulch in order to prevent erosion.
o) Trees that like wet conditions (i.e. willa�i s, elms, sweeigums, and some maples) shall be
cut down and removed.
p) Ensure landscaping/grading is designed and maintained in order to minimize the amount
of rainwater entering the drip field area. The natural shape of the land immediately
downslope of the system should also be maintained and protected from excavation
(cutting andfilling).
q) Water from the roof, gutters, and foundation drains shall not flow over the system.
r) Drainage ditches, subsurface tiles, and drainage outlets shall be maintained so that water
can flow freely from them.
s) Construction shall be avoided over the system and repair area.
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t) TI he tank shall not be covered with asphalt or concrete.
u) Vehicles shall not be drivers over the system. Access routes for all vehicles, septic pump
trucks, and other maintenance vehicles should be clearly marked on the ground or given
to the drivers to ensure vehicles are not traversing shallow sections of plastic sewer and
water pipe or damaging access risers and cleanouts for the septic system.
All owners amearing on the Legatil recordedpnwrtdeed shall si this d c an &
maintenance A m
T/We understand thea e uirements and, to these terms as part of the issued it.
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