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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0005849_Final Permit_20201020ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANI£L SMITH Director RANDY HOFFMAN — REGIONAL MANAGER PLURIS, LLC 5950 BERKSHIRE LANE — SUITE 800 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225 Dear Mr. Hoffman: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 20, 2020 Subject: Permit No. WQ0005849 Pluris North Topsail WWTP High -Rate Infiltration and Wastewater Irrigation System Onslow County In accordance with your permit renewal request received February 28, 2020, and subsequent additional information received May 19, 2020 and September 11, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005849 dated October 20, 2020, to Pluris, LLC for the continued operation of the existing wastewater treatment, high -rate infiltration, and irrigation facilities, as well as the construction and operation of the Phase II wastewater treatment facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2026, shall void Permit No. WQ0005849 issued July 29, 2015, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than July 4, 2026. Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A, B, and C 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 condition since the last permit issuance dated July 29, 2015: ➢ Old Condition VL2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated July 29, 2015: ➢ Condition 11.11. —Setbacks for specific treatment/storage, infiltration, and irrigation sites have been updated to the applicable setbacks when those facilities were originally permitted or last modified. ➢ Condition IIL 16. — Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. ➢ Condition IV.12. — Monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10 shall be sampled after construction, and within 90 days of the effective date of this permit. Monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10 shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C. N11H fH (:A�i(1!.INA � D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 0­O'torenwm­talQ"I 919,707.9000 Mr. Randy Hoffman October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 2 ➢ Condition IV.14. —For initial sampling of monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10, the Permittee shall submit a Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) and a Well Construction Record Form (GW-1) listing this permit number and the appropriate monitoring well identification number. ➢ Condition V1.10. —This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee. ➢ Attachment C —Added monitoring wells MW-4, MW-8, MW-9, and MW-10 to the list of wells to be sampled. 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 Erick Saunders at (919) 707-3659 or erickson.saunderkncdenr.gov. Sincerely, S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources cc: Onslow County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Wilmington 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 HIGH -RATE INFILTRATION 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 Pluris, LLC Onslow County FOR THE operation of a 1,542,635 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment, high -rate infiltration, and irrigation facility consisting of the: construction and operation of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant modifications consisting o£ ten membrane cassettes, a 386 gallon per minute (GPM) permeate pump, and a turbidimeter serving the Phase I MBR aeration basin; an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system bank with 48 bulbs; a groundwater pumping station wet well with a hydropneumatic tank, two submersible pumps, and duplex control panel; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the continued operation of a wastewater treatment plant consisting of. a Parshall flume; an ultrasonic flow meter; a manually cleaned bar screen; a 42.2 acre three -cell facultative lagoon with 57 million gallons of capacity; a tablet chlorinator; a 138,875 gallon chlorine contact chamber; an irrigation pump station containing duplex 1,800 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the continued operation of a Phase I wastewater treatment plant consisting of a flow splitter box with a 3-inch spaced manual bar screen; an influent magnetic induction type flow meter totalizer; a 254,320 gallon aerated flow equalization tank with two 1,200 GPM submersible pumps and two 10 horsepower (hp) floating mechanical aerators; dual 2 millimeter (mm) rotary drum fine screens with auto wash using treated effluent; a 52,229 gallon anaerobic tank with a 2 hp mechanical mixer (a spare 2 hp mechanical mixer shall be kept on site); an alum chemical feed system with two 20 gallon per hour (GPH) chemical feed pumps; a 49,745 gallon pre -anoxic tank with a 1.5 hp mechanical mixer (a spare 1.5 hp mechanical mixer shall be kept on site); two 121,583 gallon pre -aeration tanks with two 300 cubic foot per minute (CFM) blowers, fine bubble diffusers and two 4.6 hp mechanical mixers (a spare 4.6 hp mechanical mixer shall be kept on site); a pre -aeration recirculation wet well with two 2,778 GPM recirculation pumps serving the anaerobic and pre -anoxic tanks; a 70,324 gallon post anoxic tank with a 3.6 hp mechanical mixer (a space 3.6 hp mechanical mixer shall be kept on site) and served by a Micro C chemical feed system with two 1.8 GPH chemical feed pumps; two 41,888 gallon membrane bio-reactor (MBR) aeration basins with ten membrane cassettes in one basin, a 386 GPM permeate pump, fine bubble diffusers, a telescoping valve, a turbidimeter and two 711 CFM blowers; a recycled activated sludge (RAS) and waste activated sludge (WAS) wet well with two 2,082 GPM recycle/wasting pumps; a 330,616 gallon aerobic digester with 6-inch diameter decanting pipes, coarse bubble diffusers and served by two 1,000 CFM blowers; an ultraviolet (UV) WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 1 of 16 disinfection unit containing one bank of 48 bulbs; a wash water lift station with two 300 GPM submersible pumps and a gravity feed line to the high -rate infiltration basins; a 9.5 acre dewatering storage lagoon with 22.4 million gallons of storage; an auxiliary generator with an automatic transfer switch; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the continued operation of a 542,635 GPD wastewater irrigation system consisting of a 129.28 acre spray irrigation area comprised of 25 fields; and all associated piping, controls, valves and appurtenances; and the continued operation of a 1,000,000 GPD high -rate infiltration system consisting of two high -rate infiltration basin effluent flow meters; a refrigerated effluent sampler; a 1.07 acre high -rate infiltration basin (IB-1) with a loading rate of 10.77 gallons per day per square foot (GPD/ft2); a 1.52 acre high -rate infiltration basin (IB-2) with a loading rate of 7.54 GPD/ft2; a gravity dewatering collection piping network with a ultrasonic flow meter and drains to a water collection pond that overflows via a 400 foot rip rap and ABC stone level spreader; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Pluris North Topsail WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 28, 2020, subsequent additional information received May 19, 2020 and September 11, 2020, and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2026, shall void Permit No. WQ0005849 issued July 29, 2015, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the Phase II permitted modifications, the Permittee shall submit an engineering certification from a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been constructed in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1, Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 02T, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications. For phased and partially certified facilities, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under this permit, and shall provide a final engineering certification upon project completion. Mail the Engineering Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, or Non- Dischar eg Reports&ncdenr.gov. [15A NCAC 02T .0116(a)] 2. The Permittee shall notify the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, at least two business days in advance of initial operation of the constructed facilities so that the Division can conduct a startup inspection. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B)] 3. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than July 4, 2026. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 2 of 16 IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject non -discharge 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, or failure of the infiltration areas to 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(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. Groundwater monitoring wells shall be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply), and any other jurisdictional laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. [15A NCAC 02C .0108] 4. Effluent quality shall not exceed the limitations specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A), 02T .0705(b)] 5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A), 02T .0505(c), 02T .0505(n), 02T .0705(m)] 6. Wastewater irrigation fields and high -rate infiltration sites permitted on or after December 30, 1983 have a compliance boundary that is either 250 feet from the disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the disposal 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)] 7. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and the disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review boundary shall require preventative action. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(1), 02L .0108] 8. 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)] 9. 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] 10. 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 Onslow 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)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 3 of 16 11. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks: a. Irrigation sites (i.e., Fields 1 through 19) were modified July 27, 1988. The setbacks for spray irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from October 1, 1987 to January 31, 1993 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: 2002 ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 100 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: 100 xv. Each impounded public surface water supply: 500 xvi. Each public shallow ground water supply (less than 50 feet deep): 500 ' 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 Perinittee, or the entity from which the Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line. [15A NCAC 02H .0404(g), 02H .02190)(5)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 4 of 16 b. Irrigation sites (i.e., Fields 20 through -34) were originally permitted July 11, 2003. 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: 2002 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 xv. Each impounded public surface water supply: 500 xvi. Each public shallow ground water supply (less than 50 feet deep): 500 ' 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. [15A NCAC 02H .0404(g), 02H .02190)(5)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 5 of 16 c. The infiltration sites (i.e., Basins I13-1 and I13-2) were modified February 9, 2011. The setbacks for infiltration sites originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2018 are as follows (all distances in feet): i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 400 1 ii. Each habitable residence or place of assembly owned by the Permittee: 200 iii. Each private or public water supply source: 100 iv. Non -SA surface waters 503 v. SA Surface waters: 1003 vi. Groundwater lowering ditches: 50 3 vii. Surface water diversions: 50 viii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 ix. Each property line: 2002 x. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 100 xi. Each water line: 10 xii. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems: 50 3 xiii. Each swimming pool: 100 xiv. Public right of way: 50 xv. Nitrification field: 20 xvi. Each building foundation or basement: 15 xvii. Each impounded public surface water supply: 500 xviii. Each public shallow ground water supply (less than 50 feet deep): 500 ' 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 Setbacks to non -SA surface waters, groundwater lowering ditches, and subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems have been reduced from 200 to 50 feet, and setbacks to SA surface waters have been reduced from 200 to 100 feet because the treatment units are designed to meet a Total Nitrogen of 4 mg/L and a Total Phosphorus of 2 mg/L. [15A NCAC 02T .0706(a), 02T .0706(c), 02T .0706(f), 02T .0706(g)] d. The 42.2 acre three -cell facultative lagoons were modified July 27, 1988. The setbacks for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from October 1, 1987 to January 31, 1993 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. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iv. Each property line: 50 Z v. Nitrification field: 20 ' 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. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 6 of 16 [15A NCAC 02H .0404(g), 02H .02190)(5)] e. The Parshall flume, ultrasonic flowmeter and manually -cleaned bar screen were originally permitted September 3, 1997. The 9.5 acre dewatering storage lagoon and tablet chlorinator were originally permitted July 9, 2004. The setbacks for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from February 1, 1993 to September 1, 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: 50 iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 v. Each property line: 50 2 vi. Nitrification field: 20 ' 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. [15A NCAC 02H .0404(g), 02H .02190)(5)] f. The Phase I and Phase II storage and membrane bio-reactor treatment system units were modified February 9, 2011. The setbacks for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2018 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 Z ' 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. [15A NCAC 02H .0404(g), 02T .0706(d), 02T .0706(f), 02T .0706(g)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 7 of 16 III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [15A NCAC 02T .0500, 02T .0700] 2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan. [15A NCAC 02T, .0507(a), 02T .0707(a)] 3. 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. 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)] 5. 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)] 6. 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)] 7. Infiltration and irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(d), 02T .0707(d)] 8. Only treated effluent from the Pluris North Topsail WWTP shall be infiltrated or irrigated on the sites listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0501, 02T .0701] 9. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the infiltration area, except during equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02T .507(e), 02T .0707(e)] 10. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment, storage, irrigation, and infiltration facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(q), 02T .0705(p)] 11. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [ I5A NCAC 02T .0508, 02T .0708, 02T .I 100]. 12. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated wastewater from the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .05050), 02T .0705(i)] 13. Freeboard in the 42.2 acre three -cell facultative lagoon, the 9.5 acre dewatering storage lagoon, and the two high -rate infiltration basins shall not be less than two feet at anytime. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(d), 02T .0705(c)] 14. Gauges to monitor waste levels in the 42.2 acre three -cell facultative lagoon, the 9.5 acre dewatering storage lagoon, and the two high -rate infiltration basins 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), 02T .0707(f)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 8 of 16 15. 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), 02T .0707(g)] 16. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(d), 02T .0707(d)] 17. 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), 02T .0705(k)] 18. The infiltration areas shall be cleaned at least once per permit cycle to remove deposited materials that may impede the infiltration process. Cleaning records shall be maintained at the facility for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, shall be notified prior to each cleaning. [15A NCAC 02T .0707(h)] 19. Once per permit cycle, the Permittee shall determine whether or not it is necessary to perform deep tillage soil maintenance on the irrigation fields to restore soil percolation capability. Records of this investigation shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 20. If Division visual observations determine the center infiltration basin berm is sloughing, the Permittee shall conduct a survey check of the infiltration basin center berm, and shall take corrective measures necessary to maintain a minimum of a 31 foot berm crest elevation. Results of these surveys shall be provided to the Wilmington Regional Office's Water Quality Regional Operations Section within one month of their completion and mailed to: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-2845 [I5A NCAC 02T .0 1 08(b)(1)(A)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 9 of 16 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 treated effluent 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 effluent irrigated. These records shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of irrigation; b. Volume of effluent 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. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking the amount of effluent infiltrated. These records shall include the following information for each infiltration site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of infiltration; b. Volume of effluent infiltrated; c. Site infiltrated; d. Length of time site is infiltrated; e. Loading rates to each infiltration site listed in Attachment B; and f. Weather conditions. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 7. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 42.2 acre three -cell facultative lagoon, the 9.5 acre dewatering storage lagoon, and the two high -rate infiltration basins 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)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 10 of 16 8. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for each PPI, three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IV.7.) on Form NDAR-1 for every irrigation site in Attachment B, and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.6. and IV.7.) on form NDAR-2 for every infiltration 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)] 9. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1C(a), the Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the wastewater treatment and high -rate infiltration facility and the extent to which the facility has violated this permit, or federal or State laws, regulations, or rules related to the protection of water quality. This report shall be prepared on either a calendar or fiscal year basis and shall be provided no later than 60 days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year. Two copies of the annual report provided to the Permittee's users shall be submitted to: Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [G. S. 143-215.1 C(a)] 10. 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), 02T .0708(b)] 11. 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 infiltration equipment calibration; d. Date of turbidimeter calibration; e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply; f. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and g. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections, and cleanings, etc.). [I5A NCAC 02T .0507(1), 02T .0707(1)] 12. Monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10 shall be sampled after construction, and within 90 days of the effective date of this permit. Monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10 shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C. All mapping, well construction forms, well abandonment forms, and monitoring data shall refer to the permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in Attachment C and Figure 1. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 11 of 16 13. Monitoring wells MW-I, MW-3, MW-4, MW-5, MW-6, MW-7, and MW-8 shall be sampled at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C. All mapping, well construction forms, well abandonment forms and monitoring data shall refer to the permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in Attachment C and Figure 1. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] 14. For initial sampling of monitoring wells MW-9 and MW-10, the Permittee shall submit a Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) and a Well Construction Record Form (GW-1) listing this permit number and the appropriate monitoring well identification number. Initial Compliance Monitoring Forms (GW-59) without copies of the Well Construction Record Forms (GW-1) are deemed incomplete, and maybe returned to the Permittee without being processed. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] 15. Two copies of the monitoring well sampling and analysis results shall be submitted on a Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59), along with attached copies of laboratory analyses, on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. The Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) shall include this permit number, the appropriate well identification number, and one GW-59a certification form shall be submitted with each set of sampling results. 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(m)] 16. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each irrigation site 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)] 17. An annual plant tissue analysis shall be conducted on each irrigation site listed in Attachment B. These results shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 12 of 16 18. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, 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 facility failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters. d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. e. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. f. Effluent breakout from the infiltration 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 Wilmington 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 wastewater treatment, irrigation, and infiltration facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0507(i), 02T .07070)] 2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment, irrigation, and infiltration 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), 02T .0707(i), 02T .07070)] 3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place related to the wastewater treatment, irrigation, and infiltration 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)] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 13 of 16 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 02T; 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] WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 14 of 16 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 20'h day of October 2020 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0005849 WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 15 of 16 Permit No. WQ0005849 Wastewater Irrigation and High -Rate Infiltration System Pluris, LLC October 20, 2020 Pluris North Topsail WWTP Onslow County ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, , as a duly licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer, having ❑ periodically / ❑ fully observed the construction of the permitted facilities, do hereby state to the best of my abilities that the facility was constructed in compliance with G.S. 143-215.1, Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 02T, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications. Documentation of any variation to this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications, is in the attached as -built drawings. Description of variations: Professional Engineer's Name Firm Name Firm No. Address City JL State Zip Code Telephone Email Seal, Signature, and Date THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES NON -DISCHARGE BRANCH By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special DelivM 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 16 of 16 ATTACHMENT A — LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PPI 001— Passive Lagoon Treatment System Effluent (Wastewater Irrigation Only) Permit Number: WQ0005849 Version: 4.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 00940 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 3 x Year' Grab 50060 Chlorine, Total Residual mg/L Weekly Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 2 x Month Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 542,635 Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 00400 pH su Weekly Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L 2 x Month Grab 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved — 180 °C mg/L 3 x Year' Grab 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 2 x Month Grab 1. 3 x Year sampling shall be conducting in March, July, and November. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 5 PPI 002 — Phase I Membrane Bio-Reactor Treatment System Effluent EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 2 x Week Composite 00940 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 3 x Year' Composite 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 2 x Week Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 500,000 Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 4 2 x Week Composite 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L 2 x Week Composite 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L 10 2 x Week Composite 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L 4 2 x Week Composite 00400 pH su 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L 2 2 x Week Composite 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved — 180 °C mg/L 3 x Year' Composite �00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 15 2 x Week Composite 3 x Year sampling shall be conducting in March, July, and November. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 2 of 5 PPI 003 — Phase II Membrane Bio-Reactor Treatment System Effluent EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 3 x Week Composite 00940 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 3 x Year' Composite 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 3 x Week Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 1,000,000 Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 4 3 x Week Composite 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L 3 x Week Composite 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L 10 3 x Week Composite 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L 4 3 x Week Composite 00400 pH su 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L 2 3 x Week Composite 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved — 180 °C mg/L 3 x Year' Composite �00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 15 3 x Week Composite 3 x Year sampling shall be conducting in March, July, and November. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 3 of 5 PPI 004 - Groundwater Lowering System Effluent EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00940 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 250 3 x Year' Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL Weekly Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD Continuous Recording 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 1.5 Weekly Grab 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L 10 Weekly Grab 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Weekly Grab 00400 pH su 6.5 8.5 Weekly Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Weekly Grab 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved — 180 °C mg/L 500 3 x Year' Grab 1. 3 x Year sampling shall be conducting in March, July, and November. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 4 of 5 PPI 005 - Surface Water Monitoring Station #1 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L Monthly Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL Monthly Grab 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia 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 EL Monthly Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Monthly Grab 00480 Salinity mg/L Monthly Grab 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved — 180 °C mg/L 3 x Year' Grab 1. 3 x Year sampling shall be conducting in March, July. and November. WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 5 of 5 THIS PAGE BLANK ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS Pluris, LLC - Pluris North Topsail WWTP Permit Number: WQ0005849 Version: 3.0 IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Field Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Dominant Soil Series Parameter Hourly Rate Yearly Max Units 3 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.537052' -77.425233' 4.28 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 52.93 inches 4 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.538172' -77.425674' 3.76 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 62.05 inches 5 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.539644' -77.425973' 2.86 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 52.93 inches 9 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.541316' -77.424654' 3.52 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 67.53 inches 10 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.540967' -77.423352' 4.80 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 67.53 inches 11 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.541130' -77.422049' 7.14 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 67.53 inches 12 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.541057' -77.420905' 7.67 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 60.83 inches 16 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.543084' -77.425644' 7.79 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 67.53 inches 17 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.543132' -77.424103' 7.92 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 60.83 inches 18 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.543154' -77.422221 ° 7.92 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 62.05 inches 19 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.543008' -77.421052' 6.36 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 60.83 inches 20 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.542233' -77.419572' 1.56 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 21 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.541512' -77.419631 ° 1.56 Woodington 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.15 42.20 inches 22 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.540521 ° -77.419402' 3.12 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 23 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.539513' -77.418651 ° 5.72 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 24 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.538562' -77.417933' 7.02 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 25 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.537695' -77.417599' 5.72 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 26 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.537144' -77.417018' 5.72 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 27 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.535555' -77.418078' 2.60 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 28 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.535011' -77.419083' 3.12 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 29 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.534981 ° -77.420819' 4.68 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 30 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.539212' -77.420513' 5.46 Woodington 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.15 42.20 inches 31 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.538462' -77.420210' 3.90 Woodington 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.15 42.20 inches 32 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.537028' -77.419866' 2.86 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 33 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.538303' -77.422324' 6.50 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches 34 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.537378' -77.421810' 5.72 Baymeade 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.2 52.00 inches Totals 129.28 WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 2 INFILTRATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Net Dominant Basin Owner County Latitude Longitude Acreage Soil Series Parameter Rate Units 10.77 GPD/$Z I13-1 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.535149' -77.425071' 1.07 Baymeade 01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate 500,000 GPD 7.54 GPD/$2 I13-2 Pluris, LLC Onslow 34.535135' -77.424322' 1.52 Baymeade 01284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate 500,000 GPD Totals 2.59 WQ0005849 Version 4.0 Attachment B Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0005849 Version: 4.0 Monitoring Wells: MW-1, MW-3, MW-4, MW-5, MW-6, MW-7, MW-8, MW-9, and NM-10 GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS GROUNDWATER STANDARDS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Daily Maximum Frequency Measurement Sample Type Footnotes 00680 Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1,6 00940 Chloride (as Cl) 250 mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 3 x Year Grab 1 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 1.5 mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) 10 mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1 00400 pH 6.5-8.5 su 3 x Year Grab 1,2 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved - 180 °C 500 mg/L 3 x Year Grab 1 GWVOC Volatile Compounds (GW) Present: Yes/No Annually Grab 1, 4, 5 82546 Water Level, Distance from measuring point feet 3 x Year Calculated L2,3 1. 3 x Year monitoring shall be conducted in March, July, and November; Annual monitoring shall be conducted in November. 2. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measurement of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. 3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum. 4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In November only, analyze by one of the following methods: a. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less b. Standard Method 621 OD, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less c. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less e. Another method with prior approval by the Water Quality Permitting Section Chief Any method used shall meet the following qualifications: a. A laboratory shall be DWR certified to run any method used. b. The method used shall include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D. c. The method used shall provide a PQL of 0.5 gg/L or less that shall be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWR Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL of 0.5 gg/L shall be qualified (estimated) and reported. 5. If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Wilmington Regional Office supervisor, telephone number (910) 796-7215, shall be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. 6. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/L are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis shall be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/L, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above. 7. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure 1 and this attachment. 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