HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0019755_Final Permit_20200914ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANI£L SMITH
Director
PHILIP COOKE - MANAGER
JPC UTILITIES LLC
POST OFFICE Box 345
OAK RIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA 27310
Dear Mr. Cooke:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 14, 2020
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019755
Oak Ridge Commons WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation,
Dedicated Utilization, and
Wastewater Irrigation System
Guilford County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received May 21, 2020, and subsequent additional
information received August 18, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019755 dated
September 14, 2020, to JPC Utilities LLC for the continued operation of the subject reclaimed water
generation, dedicated utilization, and wastewater irrigation facilities. Please note that this renewed permit
shall become effective on December 1, 2020 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit).
This permit shall be effective from December 1, 2020 through May 31, 2027, shall void Permit No.
WQ0019755 issued December 4, 2015, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The
Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than December 2, 2026.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A and B for they may differ
from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining
the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance
dated December 4, 2015:
➢ Old Condition IIL9. — Turbidimeter calibration requirement has been integrated in Condition
IV.9.
➢ Old Condition VL2. — The permit is not voidable.
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated December 4,
2015:
➢ Condition 1. 1. —This condition requires that an effluent meter for the 2,184,040 gallon 5-day
upset pond be installed.
➢ Conditions 11.11., 11.12., and 11.13. — The conditions specify the separation distances of
reclaimed water distribution lines from water lines, wells, and sewer lines.
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➢ Condition IL20. —Setbacks were updated based on when the facilities were originally permitted
or modified.
➢ Condition III.18. — This condition requires that metering equipment be tested and calibrated
annually.
➢ Condition IIL20. — This condition requires that continuous online monitoring and recording for
turbidity and flow be provided.
➢ Attachment A — The flow for PPI 001 and PPI 002 have been updated to 30,000 gallons per
day (GPD) and 6,000 GPD, respectively, according to a recent site visit.
➢ Attachment B — The acreages and the coordinates of the fields have been updated according to
the information received on August 18, 2020. The hourly rates for the reclaimed irrigation
zones and the wastewater irrigation zones have been updated to 0.3 inches per hour and 0.25
inches per hour, respectively, based on the Regional Office's recommendation.
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. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Vivien Zhong at (919)
707-3627 or vivien.zhongkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
7L,:
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Guilford County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Winston Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, DEDICATED UTILIZATION, AND 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
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford County
FOR THE
operation of a 36,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation, dedicated utilization and
wastewater irrigation facility consisting of the:
continued operation of a 30,000 GPD reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization system
consisting of. a manually cleaned bar screen; a 12,150 gallon flow equalization basin with two 38 gallon
per minute (GPM) pumps and a 25 cubic feet per minute (CFM) aerator; a flow splitter box with an overflow
to the equalization basin; two 30,000 gallon aeration basins each containing three 170 CFM blowers; two
3,750 gallon clarifiers; two 10,400 gallon sludge storage basins each with a 35 CFM blower; two tertiary
filters; a 2,625 gallon clearwell with an ultrasonic effluent flow measuring device; a turbidimeter; a
permanent auxiliary power source; a 3,127 gallon mudwell; a tablet chlorinator; a 3,751,026 gallon storage
pond; a 2,184,040 gallon 5-day upset pond; a 16.98 acre dedicated utilization area; and all associated piping,
valves, controls, and appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a 6,000 GPD wastewater treatment and irrigation system consisting of. a 14,000
gallon septic tank; a 12,000 gallon recirculation pump station with two 2 horsepower (hp) pumps; a
synthetically lined 106 by 54 foot recirculating sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; an effluent flow meter; a
7.26 acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Oak Ridge Commons WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 21, 2020, subsequent additional information received August 18, 2020, and in
conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from December 1, 2020 through May 31, 2027, shall void Permit No.
WQ0019755 issued December 4, 2015, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. Within 90 days of the effective date of this permit, an effluent meter for upset flows to the 2,184,040
gallon 5-day upset pond shall be installed so that the volume of effluent flow diverted from the
reclaimed water treatment system to the upset pond can be measured and included on daily flow
reporting for the non -reclaimed wastewater irrigation (PPI 002). [15A NCAC 02T .0505(t)]
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2. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved fonns no later than December
2, 2026. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water and wastewater irrigation
facilities 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, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions, including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or
replacement reclaimed water generation, dedicated utilization, and wastewater irrigation facilities.
[I5A NCAC 02T .0 1 08(b)(1)(A)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
3. Limitations for generated reclaimed water and wastewater effluent shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A), 02U .0301]
4. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A), 02U .0401(g)]
5. The Permittee shall connect the irrigation system to a rain or moisture sensor designed to prevent
irrigation during precipitation events or wet conditions. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(x), 02U .0401(k)]
6. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(b)]
7. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped, or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water as follows:
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Pantone 522 or
equivalent) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER -
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (Pantone 522 or equivalent) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated
every three feet or less;
b. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(Pantone 522 or equivalent) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT
DRINK". Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least
every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe; and
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of convey reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in IL7.a. and IL7.b. This identification need not
extend the entire length of the distribution system but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of
crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(c)]
8. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by personnel authorized by the entity that operates the reclaimed water system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403(d)]
9. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -potable
quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking
mechanisms such as hose bibs that can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and
labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(e)]
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10. There shall be no direct cross -connections between the reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. [15A
NCAC 02U .0403(f)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below
any water line if practicable. If these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403(g), 02U .0403(h)]
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(i)]
13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .04030)]
14. Reclaimed water irrigation fields (i.e., RC-01 through RC-08) permitted prior to September 1, 2006
have compliance and review boundaries established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of
groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -
approved relocation of the compliance boundary shall be noted in Attachment B. Multiple contiguous
properties under common ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a
single property with regard to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106, 02T
.0105(h), 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(III), G.S. 143-215.1(1), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
15. Wastewater irrigation fields (i.e., UP-01 through UP-07) permitted on or after December 30, 1983 have
a compliance boundary that is either 250 feet from the wastewater irrigation area, or 50 feet within the
property boundary, whichever is closest to the wastewater irrigation area. Any exceedance of
groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -
approved relocation of the compliance boundary shall be noted in Attachment B. Multiple contiguous
properties under common ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a
single property with regard to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2),
02L .0107(b), 02T .0105(h), G.S. 143-215.1(1), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
16. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and the wastewater irrigation area
(i.e., UP-01 through UP-07). Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review
boundary shall require preventative action. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(1), 02L .0108]
17. 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 (i.e., parcel subdivision). [ 15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)]
18. No wells, excluding Division -approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107]
19. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the
Guilford County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance boundary
for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
[I5A NCAC 02L .0107(f)]
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20. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The reclaimed water irrigation sites (i.e., RC-01 through RC-08) were originally permitted July 11,
2005. The setbacks for spray irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from June 1, 1996 to
August 31, 2006 are as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters classified SA:
100
ii. Surface waters not classified SA:
25
M. Each water supply well:
100
iv. Each non -potable well:
10
v. Each swimming pool:
25
[15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)]
b. The wastewater irrigation sites (i.e., UP-01 through UP-07) were originally permitted September
21, 2001. The setbacks for spray irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from February 1,
1993 to August 31, 2006 are as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership:
400 1
ii. Each private or public water supply source:
100
iii. Surface waters:
100
iv. Groundwater lowering ditches:
100
v. Surface water diversions (upslope):
100
vi. Surface water diversions (downslope):
100
vii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
viii. Each property line:
150 1,3
ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height:
15
x. Each water line:
10
xi. Each swimming pool:
100
xii. Public right of way:
50
xiii. Nitrification field:
20
xiv. Each building foundation or basement:
15
' Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
3 Per a setback waiver recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds, reduced setbacks from
the wetted area to any property line are as follows:
Parcel No.
Deed Book / Page
Setback
Easement
7808734441
7758 / 466-468
0 feet
150 feet
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
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c. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted September 21, 2001 and July 11, 2005.
The setbacks for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from June 1, 1996 to
August 31, 2006 are as follows (all distances in feet):
I. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 1001
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Each property line: 50 2,3
vi. Nitrification field: 20
1 Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
3 Per setback waivers recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds, reduced setbacks from
the storage and treatment units to any property line are as follows:
Parcel No.
Deed Book / Page
Setback
Easement
7808734441
7758 / 466-468
0 feet
50 feet
7808639385
7758 / 463-465
0 feet
50 feet
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [15A NCAC
02T .0500, 02U .0101]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include:
a. A description of the operation of the system in detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the operations are to be conducted;
b. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
c. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and
d. Spill control provisions that include response to upsets and bypasses, including control,
containment, and remediation, and contact information for personnel, emergency responders, and
regulatory agencies;
[15A NCAC 02T .0507(a), 02U .0801(a)]
Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T
.0117]
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(e)]
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5. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal,
allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T
.0507(b), 02U .0801(b)]
6. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(c), 02U .0801(c)]
7. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a
condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(x), 02U .0401(k)]
8. Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(d),
02U .0801(d)]
9. Only reclaimed water and treated effluent generated from the Oak Ridge Commons WWTP shall be
irrigated on the sites listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0501, 02U .0101]
10. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(e), 02U .0801(e)]
11. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment, storage, and irrigation (i.e., UP-
01 through UP-07) facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(q), 02U .0402(e)]
12. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites (i.e., RC-0I through RC-08) shall be controlled during
active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted
at each site. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
13. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [ I5A NCAC
02T .0508, 02T .1100, 02U .0802].
14. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .05050), 02U .0402(g)]
15. Freeboard in the 3,751,026 gallon storage pond and the 2,184,040 gallon 5-day upset pond shall not be
less than two feet at anytime. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(d), 02U .0401(h)]
16. Gauges to monitor water levels in the 3,751,026 gallon storage pond and the 2,184,040 gallon 5-day
upset pond shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings, at inch or
tenth of a foot increments, indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid level at the top of the
temporary liquid storage volume; minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage
volume; and the lowest point on top of the dam. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(f), 02U .0801(f)]
17. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all berms, pipe runs, erosion
control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to
maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment). Trees, shrubs, and
other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen
embankments shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(g),
02U .0801(g)]
18. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(d), 02U .0801(d)]
19. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units shall
be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall
be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(1), 02U .0401(d)]
20. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count and flow shall be provided
prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(b)]
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21. If turbidity exceeds 10 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
routed to the five day upset pond until the problems associated with the reclaimed water generation
system have been corrected. The water in the five day upset pond shall be pumped back to the treatment
plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset pond prior to utilization. [ 15A NCAC
02U .0402(d)]
22. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
23. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users and its employees
about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or
other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with
the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon
request. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division -certified laboratory shall conduct all analyses for the required effluent, groundwater, and
surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR. Facilities with a permitted flow less than 10,000 GPD may estimate their
flow from water usage records provided the water source is metered. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k), 02T
.0108(c)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the generated reclaimed water at the frequencies and locations for the
parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking the amount of reclaimed water irrigated. These records
shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in Attachment B:
a. Date of irrigation;
b. Volume irrigated;
c. Site irrigated;
d. Length of time site is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings;
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B;
g. Weather conditions; and
h. Maintenance of cover crops.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
6. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 3,751,026 gallon storage pond
and the 2,184,040 gallon 5-day upset pond shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and
recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained for five years, and shall be made
available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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7. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for
each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and
IV.6.) on Form NDAR- I for every site in Attachment B shall be submitted on or before the last day of
the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still
required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)]
8. The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. This record shall
include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02T .0508(b), 02U .0802(b)]
9. A maintenance log shall be kept at this facility. This log shall be maintained for five years, and shall
be made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration;
b. Date of irrigation equipment calibration;
c. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
e. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
f. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
g. Record of all discharges of reclaimed water to surface waters or the land surface, including the date
of occurrence, estimated volume, and corrective action taken.
[15A NCAC 02T .0507(h), 02U .0801(h)]
10. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on
each wastewater irrigation site (i.e., UP-01 through UP-07) listed in Attachment B. These results shall
be maintained at the facility for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request.
Each Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following parameters:
Acidity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
Phosphorus
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium
Manganese
Sodium
Cation Exchange Capacity
Percent Humic Matter
Zinc
Copper
pH
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Winston Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 776-9800,
within 24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
d. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted
release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted
releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance
with Condition IV.9.g. but do not require Regional Office notification.
e. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
f. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Winston Salem Regional Office within
five days of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or
taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation, dedicated utilization, and wastewater irrigation facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(i),
02U .0801(1)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation, dedicated utilization, and wastewater
irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in
discharges of wastes to the environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(h), 02T .0507(i), 02U .0801(h), 02U .0801(i)]
Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation, dedicated utilization, and
wastewater irrigation facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for determining compliance with
this permit. Division authorized representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the
terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples.
[G. S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.1(d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Penmittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-
215.1(d3)]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02U;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
I. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.6B, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)]
Permit issued this the 14'h day of September 2020
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
X"� -D' S��'
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019755
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ATTACHMENT A — LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001— Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0019755 Version: 4.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Monthly
Average Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10 15
Monthly
Grab
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
5 x Week
Grab
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
#/100 mL
14 25
Monthly
Grab
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
30,000
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4 6
Monthly
Grab
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00400
pH
su
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5 10
Monthly
Grab
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
WQ0019755 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 2
ATTACHMENT A — LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 002 — Wastewater Treatment System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0019755 Version: 4.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Monthly
Average Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
Weekly
Grab
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
#/100 mL
4 x Year'
Grab
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
6,000
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
00400
pH
su
Weekly
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
4 x Year'
Grab
1. 4 x Year sampling shall be conducted in March, June, September, and December.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
RECLAIMED WATER DEDICATED LAND APPLICATION SITES
JPC Utilities LLC - Oak Ridge Commons WWTP
Permit Number: WQ0019755 Version: 4.0
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
Lessee
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
Parameter
Hourly
Rate
Yearly
Max
Units
RC-01
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.172800'
-79.992500'
2.11
Vance/Helena
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-02
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.172800'
-79.993600'
2.11
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-03
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.173600'
-79.994200'
2.10
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-04A
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.176100'
-79.995100'
1.46
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-04B
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.176800'
-79.994900'
0.95
Cecil/Appling
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
36.84
inches
RC-05A
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177200'
-79.995000'
0.59
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-05B
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177200'
-79.994700'
1.57
Cecil/Appling
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
36.84
inches
RC-06A
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177500'
-79.993600'
0.99
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-06B
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177500'
-79.993600'
1.06
Cecil/Appling
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
36.84
inches
RC-07A
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177800'
-79.991900'
0.92
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
RC-07B
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.177800'
-79.991900'
1.10
Cecil/Appling
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
36.84
inches
RC-08
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.176700'
-79.992900'
2.02
Vance/Helena
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.30
22.21
inches
Totals
16.98
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ATTACHMENT B — APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
WASTEWATER IRRIGATION LAND APPLICATION SITES
JPC Utilities LLC — Oak Ridge Commons WWTP
Permit Number: WQ0019755 Version: 4.0
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
Lessee
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
Parameter
Hourly
Rate
Yearly
Max
Units
UP-01
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.173400'
-79.993500'
0.88
Vance/Helena
01284 —Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-02
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.173800'
-79.993400'
0.76
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-03
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.174100'
-79.993600'
1.07
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-04
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.174600'
-79.993400'
1.30
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-05
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.175100'
-79.993600'
1.13
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-06
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.176600'
-79.994100'
1.07
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
UP-07
JPC Monroe, LLC
JPC Utilities LLC
Guilford
36.176900°
-79.993200°
1.05
Vance/Helena
01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.25
22.21
inches
Totals
7.26
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