WQ0000267_Final Permit_20221014

October 14, 2022
T IMOTHY L. W ILSON C OUNTY M ANAGER
G ATES C OUNTY
P OST O FFICE B OX 148
G ATESVILLE, N ORTH C AROLINA 27938
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000267
Gates County WWTF and
WWTP
Wastewater Irrigation System
Gates County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
In accordance with your permit minor modification and renewal request received March 30, 2022,
and subsequent additional information received July 8, 2022 and July 20, 2022, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000267 dated October 14, 2022, to Gates County for the construction and operation of the
sodium hypochlorite disinfection system and the continued operation of the existing wastewater collection,
treatment, and irrigation facilities.
The following modifications to the subject permit are as follows: Removal of the existing gaseous
chlorine disinfection system and installation of a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system at the 15,000
gallon per day (GPD) treatment facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through September 30, 2029, shall replace
Permit No. WQ0000267 issued June 20, 2017, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein.
The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than April 3, 2029.
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 conditions since the last permit issuance dated
June 20, 2017:
Old Condition I.1 This condition has been met.
Old Condition I.2 This condition has been met.
Old Condition I.3 This condition has been met.
Old Condition I.4 This condition has been met.
Old Condition VI.2 The permit is not voidable.

Mr. Timothy L. Wilson
October 14, 2022
Page 2 of 2
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated June 20, 2017:
Condition I.1This condition requires the newly permitted modifications be certified by North
Carolina licensed Professional Engineer prior to operation.
Condition I.2 This condition requires that the Permittee notify the Washington Regional
Office at least two business days prior to operation of the modified facilities.
Condition II.4 This condition has been added because the influent lift station and force main
permitted herein are deemed part of the collection system.
Condition II.12 The setbacks have been updated based on the originally permitted/modified
dates for the irrigation, storage, and treatment units.
Condition III.16 This condition requires metering equipment be tested and calibrated
annually.
Condition IV.9.b This condition requires the date of irrigation equipment calibration be
recorded in the facility maintenance log.
Condition VI.3 This condition states that 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.
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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this permit, please contact Lauren Raup-Plummer at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Gates County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Michael L. McAllister, M-ASCE Municipal Engineering, Inc. (Electronic Copy)
Benjamin D. Clawson, PE Municipal Engineering, Inc. (Electronic Copy)
Patrick Beggs Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
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
Gates County
Gates County
FOR THE
operation of a 55,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater collection, treatment, and irrigation facility
consisting of the:
construction and operation of modifications to the disinfection system at the 15,000 GPD wastewater
treatment facility located on Parcel No. 0101167 consisting of: the removal of the existing gaseous chlorine
disinfection system; the installation of a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system; and all associated piping,
valves, controls, and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a wastewater collection system consisting of: a bar screen; a 45 gallon per minute
(GPM) pump station with duplex pumps and high-water alarms; approximately 4,300 linear feet (LF) of 3-
inch force main; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a 15,000 GPD wastewater treatment and irrigation facility located on Parcel No.
0101167 consisting of: a 1.5 million gallon (MG) facultative treatment and storage lagoon; a disinfection
system with a 9,290 gallon chlorine contact tank with turbine pumps; a 20 horsepower (hp) irrigation pump;
a 7.0 acre spray irrigation area (i.e., Fields 1, 2, and 3); and all associated piping, valves, controls, and
appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a 40,000 GPD wastewater treatment and irrigation facility located on Parcel No.
0100371 consisting of: a 11,058 gallon pre-equalization basin with a 1 hp floating aerator and duplex 120
GPM, 5 hp transfer pumps; a 42,127 gallon sequential batch reactor (SBR) with a 15 hp floating
aerator/mixer/decanter; an 80 GPM, 0.75 hp waste sludge pump; a 2,598,292 gallon effluent storage lagoon;
a 6,870 gallon chlorine contact chamber with a pivoting self-cleaning intake screen and a 10 GPM, 0.51 hp
booster pump for screen-cleaning; a hypochlorite chemical feed with a day tank; an effluent flow meter;
duplex 229 GPM, 25 hp self-priming spray irrigation pumps; a 25.7 acre spray irrigation area with five
fields (i.e., Fields A, B, C, D, and E); and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Gates County WWTF and WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to
the application received March 30, 2022, subsequent additional information received July 8, 2022 and July
20, 2022, 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 September 30, 2029, shall replace Permit
No. WQ0000267 issued June 20, 2017, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the 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-
[e-mail]. \[15A NCAC 02T .0116(a)\]
2. The Permittee shall notify the Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], at least
two business days in advance of initial operation of the modified facilities so that the Division can
conduct an inspection. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B)\]
3. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division-approved forms no later than April 3,
2029. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109\]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 irrigation 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. \[15A NCAC 02C .0108\]

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4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
following performance criteria shall be met:
a.The collectionsystem shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent contravention of groundwater or surface water standards.
b. A map of the collection system shall be developed and maintained.
c.An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed, implemented,and maintained.
d. Pump stations not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e., 365 days per
year) unless otherwise approved. Pump stations connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected
at least once per week.
e. High-priority sewers shall be inspected at least once every six months.
f. A general observation of the entire collection system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the Washington Regional Office in accordance with
15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required per G.S.143-215.1C.
h. A grease control program shall be developed, implemented, and maintained.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained.
j. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years, except
for the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)\]
5. Effluent quality shall not exceed the limitations specified in Attachment A. \[15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A), 02T .0505(b)\]
6. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A), 02T .0505(c), 02T .0505(n)\]
7. Wastewater irrigation fields 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. \[15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L .0107(b), 02T .0105(h),
G.S. 143-215.1(i), G.S. 143-215.1(k)\]
8. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and the wastewater irrigation area.
Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the review boundary shall require preventative
action. \[15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(1), 02L .0108\]
9. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary (i.e., parcel subdivision). \[15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)\]
10. No wells, excluding Division-approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). \[15A NCAC 02L .0107\]

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11. 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 Gates
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.
\[15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)\]
12. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The irrigation sites on Parcel No. 0101167 (i.e., Fields 1, 2, and 3) were originally permitted
November 21, 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):
1
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 400
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
2
viii. Each property line: 150
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
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.
\[15A NCAC 02H .0219(j)(5)\]

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b. The irrigation sites on Parcel No. 0100371 (i.e., Fields A, B, C, D, and E) were originally permitted
June 20, 2017. The setbacks for spray irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from
September 1, 2006 to August31, 2018are as follows (all distances in feet):
1
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 400
ii. Each habitable residence or place of assembly owned by the Permittee: 200
iii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iv. Surface waters: 100
v. Groundwater lowering ditches: 100
vi. Surface water diversions: 25
vii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
2
viii. Each property line: 150
ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 15
x. Each water line: 10
xi. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems: 100
xii. Each swimming pool: 100
xiii. Public right of way: 50
xiv. Nitrification field: 20
xv. Each building foundation or basement: 15
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.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0506(a), 02T .0506(e), 02T .0506(f)\]
c. The storage and treatment units located on Parcel No. 0101167 were originally permitted
November 21, 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):
1
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 400
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
2
iv. Each property line: 50
v. 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.
\[15A NCAC 02H .0219(j)(5)\]

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d. The storage and treatment units located on Parcel No. 0100371 were originally permitted June 20,
2017. The setbacks for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from
September 1, 2006 to August31, 2018 are as follows (all distances in feet):
1
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
2
v. Each property line: 50
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.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0506(b), 02T .0506(e), 02T .0506(f)\]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as a non-discharge system. \[15A NCAC
02T .0500\]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include operational
functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan. \[15A NCAC 02T
.0507(a)\]
3.
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. Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(d)\]
8. Only treated effluent from the Gates County WWTF and WWTP shall be irrigated on the sites listed in
Attachment B. \[15A NCAC 02T .0501\]
9. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(e)\]
10. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment, storage, and irrigation facilities.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0505(q)\]
11. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division-approved manner. \[15A NCAC
02T .0508, 02T .1100\].
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12. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated wastewater from the subject
facilities. \[15A NCAC 02T .0505(j)\]
13.Freeboard in the 1.5 MG facultativetreatmentlagoon and the 2,598,292 gallon effluent storage lagoon
shall not be less than two feet at any time. \[15A NCAC 02T .0505(d)\]
14. Gauges to monitor waste levels in the 1.5 MG facultative treatment lagoon and the 2,598,292 gallon
effluent storage lagoon 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. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(f)\]
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. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(g)\]
16. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(d)\]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
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. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 1.5 MG facultative lagoon and
the 2,598,292 gallon effluent storage lagoon 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 IV.4.) 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-1for every site in Attachment Bshall 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
\[15A NCAC 02T .0105(l)\]
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.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0508(b)\]
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. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
d. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.).
\[15A NCAC 02T .0507(h)\]
10. Monitoring wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, MW-4, MW-1B, MW-2B, MW-3B, MW-4B, MW-5B, MW-
6B, MW-7B, MW-8B, and MW-9B 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
and Figure 2. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)\]
11. 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
\[15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)\]

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12. 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. EachStandard 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
\[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)\]
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone],
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.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Washington 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 and irrigation facilities. \[15A NCAC 02T .0507(i)\]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and 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. \[15A NCAC 02T
.0507(h), 02T .0507(i)\]
3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the wastewater treatment and 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.\[G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C\]
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 Permittee 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. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(j)\]
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. esentation of credentials:
i. to enter the 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. ee 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 Permitteeor any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of thePermitteehas 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.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)\]
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Permit issued this the 14 day of October 2022
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
____________________________________________
Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000267
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Permit No. WQ0000267 Wastewater Irrigation System
Gates County October 14, 2022
Gates County WWTFand WWTPGatesCounty
E NGINEERING C ERTIFICATION
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:

Firm Name Firm No.

Address

City 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 Delivery
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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Frequency
Continuous
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement

Daily Maximum

Permit Number: WQ00

Daily Minimum

Monthly
EFFLUENT LIMITSGeometric Mean
Attachment A

15,000
Average
Monthly

su
GPD
mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L
Units of
Measure
#/100 mL

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LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

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sampling shall be conducted in March, June, September, and December.

WWTF Effluent (15,000 GPD WWTF located on Parcel No. 0101167)

BOD, 5Chloride (as Cl)Chlorine, Total ResidualColiform, Fecal MF, MFlow, in Conduit or thru Treatment PlantNitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)Nitrogen, Nitrate
Total (as N)Nitrogen, Total (as N)pHPhosphorus, Total (as P)Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended

EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS

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4 x Year 3 x Year sampling shall be conducted in March, June, and December.
PCS
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ATTACHMENT A PPI 1.2. WQ00

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5 x Week5 x Week
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Frequency
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MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement

Daily Maximum

Daily Minimum

200
Monthly
EFFLUENT LIMITSGeometric Mean
Attachment A

301530
40,000
Average
Monthly

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GPD
mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

Units of
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#/100 mL

180 ºC

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Parameter Description
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WWT

BOD, 5Chloride (as Cl)Chlorine, Total ResidualColiform, Fecal MF, MFlow, in Conduit or thru Treatment PlantNitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)Nitrogen, Nitrate
Total (as N)Nitrogen, Total (as N)pHPhosphorus, Total (as P)Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS

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APPLICATION
Parameter
Discharge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge Application RateDischarge
Application Rate
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Permit Number: WQ00

01284 01284 01284 01284 01284 01284 01284 01284

Dominant
Soil Series
Craven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loamCraven fine sandy loam

Attachment B
Goldsboro fine sandy loam

CrB CrB CrB CrBCrB CrB CrB
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32.71
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Latitude
36.43601436.43662636.43724836.45418336.36.45485236.36.456450

IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION

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County
APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS

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Number: WQ00
MONITORING REQUIREMENTSby the DWR Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents

Regional Office supervisor, telephone number (

shall be conducted to identify the individual constituents

6B, MW

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and this at
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Washington
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GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
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by one of the following methods:

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OC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
December
MW

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only, analyze

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conducted in March,
1, MW
et the following qualifications:

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Parameter Description
GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS

MW
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W
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC)Chloride (as Cl)Coliform, Fecal MF, MNitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)pHPhosphorus, Total (as P)Solids, Total Dissolved Volatile Compounds
(GW)Water Level, Distance from measuring point
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GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS

Standard Method Another method with prior approval by the Water Quality Permitting Section ChiefA laboratory shall be DWR certified to run any method used.The method used shall include
all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
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3 x Year monitoring shall be The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured fpH The measuring points (top
of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.Volatile
Organic Compounds (a.b.c.d.e.Any method used shall mea.b.c.If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then shall be
contacted immediately for furtIf TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/L are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysisthis TOC concentration. If
the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/L, this concentraticoncentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TMonitoring wells shall
be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure
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PCS Code

ATTACHMENT C Monitoring 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.WQ00