North Carolina Administrative Code

15A NCAC 02T .0204 PERMITTING (a) Permits for domestic wastewater shall only be issued in cases of environmental emergencies, nuisance conditions such as odors and vectors, health problems, or for unavoidable delays in construction of systems previously permitted under this Secti…

SECTION .0300 - SEWER EXTENSIONs 15A NCAC 02T .0301 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all sewer extensions, including gravity sewers, pump stations, force mains, vacuum sewers, pressure sewers including septic tank effluent pump (STEP) systems, or alternative sewer s…

15A NCAC 02T .0302 DEFINITIONS (a) The following definitions shall apply in this Section: (1) "Alternative sewer system" means any sewer system or collection system other than a gravity system or standard pump station and force main. These include pressure sewer systems, septic t…

15A NCAC 02T .0303 PERMITTING BY REGULATION (a) The following systems shall be deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter if the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all criteria required for that system in this Rule: (1) a building sewer…

15A NCAC 02T .0304 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL (a) Applications for permits pursuant to this Section shall be made on forms provided by the Division which may be found at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/collection-systems/sew…

15A NCAC 02T .0305 DESIGN CRITERIA (a) Sewer and sewer extensions shall not be constructed in the following areas: (1) a natural area designated on the State Registry of Natural Heritage Areas by a protection agreement between the owner and the Secretary, unless no prudent, feasi…

15A NCAC 02T .0306 LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR SEWER SYSTEMS (a) Jurisdiction. Municipalities, counties, local boards or commissions, water and sewer authorities, or groups of municipalities and counties may apply to the Commission for certification of local programs for permitting constr…

SECTION .0400 – SYSTEM-WIDE COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMITTING 15A NCAC 02T .0401 SCOPE The rules of this Section shall apply to system-wide collection systems pursuant to G.S. 143-215.9B, governing the issuance of system-wide permits for collection systems relating to operation and ma…

15A NCAC 02T .0402 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply in this Section: (1) "Collection system" means a public or private sewer system that conveys wastewater to a designated wastewater treatment facility or separately-owned sewer system. For purposes of permitting,…

15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division-approved average daily flow less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted, pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter if the system meets the criteria in Rule .…

15A NCAC 02T .0404 MULTIPLE COLLECTION SYSTEMS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP If a public entity owns multiple but separate collection systems, such as those that are tributary to separate plants, and any one is subject to an individual permit, all of the collection systems shall be cove…

15A NCAC 02T .0405 IMPLEMENTATION (a) Permit applications for the initial issuance of a collection system permit shall be completed and submitted to the Division within 60 days of the collection system owner's certified mail receipt of the Division's request for application submi…

SECTION .0500 – WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 15A NCAC 02T .0501 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all surface irrigation of wastewater systems not otherwise specifically governed by other rules of this Subchapter. Surface irrigation of wastewater shall include spray…

15A NCAC 02T .0502 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0503 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0504 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to all new and expanding facilities. (b) Soils report. A soil evaluation of the disposal site shall be provided to the Division by the applicant in a report that includes the following. If requ…

15A NCAC 02T .0505 DESIGN CRITERIA (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to all new and expanding facilities. (b) New and expanding systems: (1) that are municipal, domestic, or commercial facilities, except systems subject to Subparagraph (b)(2) of this Rule, shall meet …

15A NCAC 02T .0506 SETBACKS (a) The setbacks for irrigation sites shall be as follows: Spray Drip (feet) (feet) Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site 400 100 Each habitable residence or place of …

15A NCAC 02T .0507 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (a) An operation and maintenance plan shall be maintained for all systems. The plan shall: (1) describe the operation of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the o…

15A NCAC 02T .0508 RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT (a) A Residuals Management Plan shall be maintained for all systems that generate residuals. The plan shall include the following: (1) a detailed explanation as to how the residuals will be collected, handled, processed, stored, and dispose…

SECTION .0600 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE wastewater IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 15A NCAC 02T .0601 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all surface irrigation of wastewater systems designed for one building single-family residences. One building single-family residences generatin…

15A NCAC 02T .0602 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0603 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0604 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to all new and expanding facilities. (b) Soils report. A soil evaluation of the disposal site shall be provided to the Division by the applicant in a report that includes the following. If requ…

15A NCAC 02T .0605 DESIGN CRITERIA (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to new and expanding facilities. (b) Minimum degree of treatment for new and expanding systems shall meet a monthly average of each of the following: (1) five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) ≤ 3…

15A NCAC 02T .0606 SETBACKS (a) The setbacks for irrigation sites shall be as follows: Spray Drip (feet) (feet) Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site 400 100 Each habitable residence or place of …

15A NCAC 02T .0607 CONNECTION TO REGIONAL SYSTEM If a public or community sewage system is or becomes available, the subject wastewater treatment facilities shall be closed and all wastewater shall be discharged into the public or community sewage system. History Note: Authority …

15A NCAC 02T .0608 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (a) Irrigation areas shall have a year-round vegetative cover. (b) Irrigation shall not result in ponding or runoff of treated effluent. (c) Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually or as established by permit. (d) Ve…

SECTION .0700 – HIGH-RATE INFILTRATION SYSTEMS 15A NCAC 02T .0701 SCOPE This Section shall apply to all high-rate infiltration facilities. High-rate infiltration facilities shall include all facilities that dispose of wastewater effluent onto the land at an application rate that …

15A NCAC 02T .0702 DEFINITIONS As used in this Section, "High-rate infiltration" shall mean any application rate that exceeds 1.75 inches of wastewater effluent per week or 0.156 gallons per day per square foot of land. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. S…

15A NCAC 02T .0703 Reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0704 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to all new and expanding facilities. (b) Soils report. A soil evaluation of the disposal site shall be provided to the Division by the applicant in a report that includes the following. If requ…

15A NCAC 02T .0705 DESIGN CRITERIA (a) The requirements in this Rule shall apply to all new and expanding facilities. (b) New and expanding systems: (1) that are municipal, domestic, or commercial facilities, except systems subject to Subparagraph (b)(2) of this Rule, shall meet …

15A NCAC 02T .0706 SETBACKS (a) The setbacks for infiltration sites shall be as follows: Spray Drip Basin (feet) (feet) (feet) Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site 400 100 100 Each habitable res…

15A NCAC 02T .0707 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (a) An operation and maintenance plan shall be maintained for all systems. The plan shall: (1) describe the operation of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the f…

15A NCAC 02T .0708 RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT (a) A Residuals Management Plan shall be maintained for all systems that generate residuals. The plan shall include the following: (1) a detailed explanation as to how the residuals will be collected, handled, processed, stored, and dispose…

SECTION .0800 – OTHER NON-DISCHARGE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS 15A NCAC 02T .0801 SCOPE This Section shall apply to systems not specifically regulated by other rules in this Subchapter and governs waste that is disposed of by ground absorption systems or other non-discharge systems such …

15A NCAC 02T .0802 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0803 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .0804 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL Submittal requirements shall be the same as systems permitted pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0504, except those that are not applicable to authorization to construct type permits. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a.); Eff. Sept…

15A NCAC 02T .0805 DESIGN CRITERIA Design requirements shall be the same as systems permitted pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0505, except those that are not applicable to authorization to construct type permits or specifically addressed by Section 15A NCAC 02H .0100. History Note: Aut…

15A NCAC 02T .0806 SETBACKS Setbacks shall be the same as those listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0506 except infiltration basins, which shall meet the setbacks listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0706. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2006; Readopted Eff. Septem…

15A NCAC 02T .0807 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Operation and maintenance requirements shall be the same as systems permitted pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0707. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2018.

15A NCAC 02T .0808 RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT Residuals management requirements shall be the same as systems permitted pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0708. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2018.

15A NCAC 02T .0915 LOCAL PROGRAM APPROVAL History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); S.L. 2006-250; Eff. January 1, 2007; Repealed Eff. June 18, 2011.

section .1000 - CLOSED–LOOP RECYCLE SYSTEMS 15A NCAC 02T .1001 SCOPE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2006; Amended Eff. March 19, 2015; Expired Eff. October 31, 2019 (Agency did not readopt rule by RRC established deadline).

15A NCAC 02T .1002 reserved for future codification

15A NCAC 02T .1003 PERMITTING BY REGULATION History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2006; Expired Eff. October 31, 2019 (Agency did not readopt rule by RRC established deadline).

15A NCAC 02T .1004 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2006; Expired Eff. October 31, 2019 (Agency did not readopt rule by RRC established deadline).

15A NCAC 02T .1005 DESIGN CRITERIA History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a); Eff. September 1, 2006; Expired Eff. October 31, 2019 (Agency did not readopt rule by RRC established deadline).