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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 .� Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 27, 2004
Mr. Jerry Tweed
Heater Utilities
P.O. Box 4889
Cary, N.C. 27519
Dear Mr. Tweed:
Subject NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO087998
Rand Meadows Phase II WTP
Wake County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended.)
This permit authorizes Heater Utilities to discharge treated filter backwash from the Rand
Meadows Phase II WTP to the unnamed tributary (UT) Juniper Branch, a class C NSW water in the
Neuse River Basin. The permit includes discharge limitations and/or monitoring for flow, total
fluoride, total suspended solids (TSS), total residual chlorine, manganese, lead, and zinc.
A total residual chlorine limit of 17 ug/l has been added to reflect the Division's current policy
for protection against chlorine toxicity instream. Please note that the Division currently has a fast
track process for dechlorination systems including minimum design criteria. The Division's
website provides both guidance and applications. In addition, please be aware that the NPDES
Unit no longer issues Authorizations to Construct (ATCs). Effective July 1, 2004 requests for all
ATCs and ATC packages should be submitted to the Construction Grants and Loans Section. The
plans of the water distribution system are being returned to your consulting engineer under
separate cover.
The Division has adopted a new permitting strategy for water treatment systems, which
includes increased monitoring requirements and monitoring frequencies for particular parameters.
Therefore, this new NPDES, permit contains additional monitoring that existing WTP permits do
not include.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center FAX [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

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Letter to Mr. Tweed
The following modification has been made to the final permit:
• The latitude of the discharge point has been corrected to 350 38' S0" and the longitude
has been corrected to 789 39' 03".
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require modification
revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Jacquelyn
Nowell at telephone number [phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
D� ,,gl %ned BY
David A. GoodO
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Raleigh Regional Office/Water Quality Section
DEH/J. Wayne Munden, P.E., Technical Services Branch
NPDES File
Central Files

Permit NCO087998
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Heater Utilities AQ[A0- ga-*
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the % P
Rand Meadows Phase II 07 P
SR1010 and Rand Road
Wake County
to receiving waters designated as the unnamed tributary (UT) Juniper Branch in the Neuse
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective Oct.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, ?, D&5"
Signed this day Au 4.
oginal Signed By
David A. dOWdch
Alan W. Fdimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0087998
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j a, � uaJ - HEATER UTILITIES
is hereby authorized to:
1. Upon receiving an authorization to construct from the Division of Water Quality,
operate the proposed water treatment plant located at Rand Meadows
Subdivision, NCSR 1010 and Rand Road, Wake County, and
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2. Discharge water treatment plant filter backwash from said treatment works at
the location specified on the attached map into the UT Juniper Branch, which is
classified C NSW water in the Neuse River Basin.

Facility �� • � �_ �`���
Location
Rana Meadows WTP
North NCO087998
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Permit NCO087998
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LE IITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
sera e ,
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow'
2 3
Instantaneous
Effluent
H2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids ✓
30 mgA
45 mQA
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine' ✓
17.0 p CA
21Month
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride' ✓
1800 L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron v"
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zincs ►% i,
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese ✓
L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
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Nl S, '
Monthl
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes
1. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the
total flow.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. Chlorine limit applies only if the Permittee uses chlorine at the facility.
4. Fluoride should be monitored if the Permittee fluoridates its finished water product.
5. Zinc shall be monitored if the Permittee uses any zinc -based additive in the water treatment process.
The permittee shall collect all samples from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Rar,d /I fadows NCO087998
Subject: Rand Meadows NCO087998
From: [e-mail]
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:12:30 -0400
To: [e-mail]
Per our last discussion, we have no objection to issuance of the
permit.
Bill Reid
1 of 1 8/26/2004 9:40 AM

`qW Heaters Utilit/eRVIC ES
WATER AND WASTEWATER SE
Ms. Jacquelyn Nowell
NCDENR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699.1617
Re: Draft Permit NCO087998
Rand Meadows
Dear Jackie:
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
phone: [phone]
far: 919.4601788 - '
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July 29, 2004
AUG 2 2004
DEHR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
I have reviewed the above -referenced draft permit and make the following
comments:
1. The fluoride and zinc limits do not apply since this is backwash water
from filters on a community well and not a surface water treatment plant
where these chemicals are added. While the footnotes indicate that they
only need testing if applicable, these parameters do not even appear in
our other similar permits.
2. Request a change in the monitoring frequency from two per month and
monthly to quarterly and semi-annually as in Heater Utilities. Inc.'s
other permits for similar facilities.
Please see other Wake County permits as follows:
Hollybrook
NC
0082996
Nottingham Forest
NC
0055701
Oak Hollow
NC
0073679
Stanstead
NC
0086690
Waterfall Plantation
NC
0085863
Your favorable consideration of these comments will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
)JVery H. Tweed
President
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3 b 2004
NPDES k=10NAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REOOR3'AW--IFECOMMENDATIONS
(This form is best filled out on computer, rather than hard copy)
Date: 7/27/2004 County: Wake
To: NPDES Discharge Permitting Unit Permitee: Heater Utilities
Attn. NPDES Reviewer: Jackie Nowell Application/ Permit No.: NCO087991
Staff Report Prepared By: Bill Reid
Project Name: Rand Meadows Phase H WTP
SOC Priority Project? (Y/N) _ If Yes, SOC No.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This application is (check all that apply): M New ❑ Renewal
❑ Modification
2. Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? M Yes or ❑ No.
a. Date of site visit: 7/15/2004
b. Person contacted and telephone number: Don Williams, Heater Utilities - 625-2533(m)
c. Site visit conducted by: Bill Reid
d. Inspection Report Attached: ❑ Yes or M No.
3. Keeping BIMS Accurate: Is the following BIMS information (a. through e. below) correct?
❑ Yes or ❑ No. If No, please either indicate that it is correct on the current application or the
existing permit or provide the details. If none can be supplied, please explain:
Discharge Point: (Fill this section onlv if BIMS or Application Info is incorrect or missing)
(If there is more than one discharge pipe, put the others on the last page of this form.)
a. Location OK on Application M,
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Location:
b. Driving Directions OK on Application M,
OK on Existing PermitEl, or provide Driving Directions (please be accurate):
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number OK on Application M,
OK on Existing PermitEl, or provide USGS Quadrangle Map name and number:
Latitude/Longitude OK on Application M, (check at htto://topozone.com These are often inaccurate)
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Latitude: Longitude:
Receiving Stream OK on Application M,
OK on Existing PermitEl, or provide Receiving Stream or affected waters:
Stream Classification:
River Basin and Sub basin No.:
Describe receiving stream features and downstream uses:

NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
For NEW FACILITIES Proceed to Section C, Evaluation and Recommendations
(For renewals or modifications continue to section B)
B. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES AND WASTE(S) (renewals and modifications only)
Describe the existing treatment facility:
Are there appropriately certified ORCs for the facilities? ❑ Yes or ❑ No.
Operator in Charge: Certificate # (Available in BIMS or Certification Website)
Back- Operator in Charge: Certificate #
3. Does the facility have operational or compliance problems? Please comment:
Summarize your BIMS review of monitoring data (Notice(s) of violation within the last permit cycle;
Current enforcement action(s)):
Are they currently under SOC, ❑ Currently under JOC, ❑ Currently under moratorium ❑? Have
all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit, SOC, JOC, etc. been complied with? ❑ Yes
or ❑ No. If no, please explain:
4. Residuals Treatment: PSRP ❑ (Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens, Class B) or
PFRP ❑ (Process to Further Reduce Pathogens, Class A)?
Are they liquid or dewatered to a cake?
Land Applied? Yes ❑ No ❑ If so, list Non -Discharge Permit No.
Contractor Used:
Landfilled? Yes ❑ No❑ If yes, where?
Other?
Adequate Digester Capacity? Yes ❑ No ❑ Sludge Storage Capacity? Yes ❑ No ❑
Please comment on current operational practices:
5. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this
permit? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If yes, please explain:
G E VAL UA TION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: has the facility evaluated the non -discharge options available? Give
regional perspective for each option evaluated:
Spray Irrigation: See comment below.
Connect to Regional Sewer System: Not currently available.
Subsurface: See comment below.
Other Disposal Options: None
FORM: NPDES-RRO 06/03, 9/03 2

• NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application: An alternatives analysis
was not included in the application package. Note that the residences in this development will be
served by individual septic tank/nitrification field systems, so soils suitable for sub -surface disposal
may exist in general vicinity.
3. List any items that you would like NPDES Unit to obtain through an additional information
request. Make sure that you provide a reason for each item:
Recommended Additional Information
Reason
Evaluation of alternatives to discharge.
There may be an alternative that is more
environmentally protective and economically
feasible.
Description of how they plan to meet limits
Permit has 17ug/1 chlorine effluent limit. No
proposed in permit. Treatment (e.g., settling, de-
discussion of treatment of the backwash
chlorination) may be necessary.
water is provided. A review of the plans and
'
specifications for the well water treatment
system indicate chlorine will be added prior
to the filters.
4. List specific Permit requirements that you recommend to be removed from the permit when
issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each condition:
Recommended Removal Reason
New Permit
5. List specific special requirements or compliance schedules that you recommend to be included in
the permit when issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each special condition:
Recommended Addition Reason
None
FORM: NPDES-RRO 06/03, 9/03 3

NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office;
M Hold, pending review and approval of required additional information by NPDES permitting
office; ❑ Issue; ❑ Deny. If deny, please state reasons:
Reminder: attach inspection report
7. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of WQS regional s
Date: 30 D
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D. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFFREVIEWITEMS
If next page is not used, PLEASE set printer for pages I through 3 to avoid wasting paper.
Use this Page for facilities with more than one Discharge Pipe
Discharge Point: (Fill this section only if BIMS or Application Info is incorrect or missinn)
a. Location OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing Pemrit ❑, or provide Location:
b. Driving Directions OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Driving Directions (please be accurate):
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide USGS Quadrangle Map name and number:
d. Latitude/Longitude OK on Application ❑, (check at http://topozone.com These are often
inaccurate) OK on Existing PermitEl, or provide Latitude: Longitude:
e. Receiving Stream OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Receiving Stream or affected waters:
a. Stream Classification:
b. River Basin and Sub basin No.:
c. Describe receiving stream features and downstream uses:
Discharge Point: (Fill this section only if RIMS or Application Info is incorrect or missing)
a. Location OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Location:
b. Driving Directions OK on Application ❑,
OK on Existing PermitEl, or provide Driving Directions (please be accurate):
FORM: NPDES-RRO 06/03, 9/03

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FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO087998
FaciHty
Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Heater Utilities- Rand Meadows Phase II WTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 4889
Cary NC 27519
Facility Address:
P.O. Box 4889
Cary NC 27519
Permitted Flow
Not permitted
Type of Waste:
Filter Backwash from Water Treatment plant
Facility/Permit Status:
Proposed/New
Facility Classification
Physical/Chemical Class I
County:
Wake
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT Juniper
Branch
Regional Office:
Raleigh
Stream Classification:
C NSW
USGS Topo
Quad:
E24NW
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Jackie Nowell
Subbasin:
03-04-03
Date:
6/22/2004
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs)
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
IWC (%):
Primary SIC Code:
Heater Utilities is requesting a NPDES permit for the discharge of filter backwash from the Rand
Meadows subdivision WTP. The subdivision is served by single well (#3) at a pumping rate of
90 gpm. The average pumping time is 12 hours. Water quality problems with the source water
are high iron and manganese. A granular filtration using a triple media bed of garnet, filter sand
and coal is proposed. The tentative filter bed: 15"coal, 8" sand,10" of 3 sizes of garnet, 9" of 3
sizes of gravel covering bottom distribution. Basic process is pre -oxidation with chlorine and
direct filtration with a multimedia filter bed. Three parallel filters required and an 5400 gallon
backwash storage pressure tank used to provide treated water for backwashing before corrosion
control chemicals are added. Backwashing will be at night when water demand is low and one
filter bed will be backwashed at a time. It estimated that each filter would treat approximately
550 bed volumes before backwashing is needed. With a well pumping time of 12 hours per day,
each filter will be able to run up to 6 days between backwashing events. Backwash rate will be
105 gpm per filter.
RECEIVING STREAM INFORMATION:
The UT Juniper Branch is not listed on North Carolina's 2002 303(d) list.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
None required
TOXICITY TEST RESULTS:
None required
SOURCE WATER ANALYSIS RESULTS:
Heater Utilities -Rand Meadows Phase 11 WTP Facility Factsheet
NPDES Proposed Permit
Page 1

Analysis of well #3
No total coliform. No VOCs detected. No pesticides or synthetic organic chemicals detected.
Detected
WQ Level
Turbidity
8.0 NTU
-standard/Action
_50 NTU
Calcium
24.8 mg/l
NA
Chloride
8 mg/l
230 mg/l (AL)
Fluoride
0.12 mg/1
1.8 mg/1
Iron
1.524 mg/l
LO mg/l (AL)
Magnesium
6.375 mg/l
NA
Manganese
0.203 mg/l
NA
Sodium
4.91 mg/l
NA
Sulfate
8.7 mg/l
NA
Zinc
0.013 mg/l
50 ug/l (AL)
Hardness
86 mg/l
NA
Alkalinity
93 mg/l
NA
Total Dissolved
Solids
149 mg/l
NA
COMPLIANCE REVIEW:
NO DATA, PROPOSED FACILITY
PROPOSED CHANGES:
NONE
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: 06/30/2004
Permit Scheduled to Issue: 08/16/2004
Projected Effective Date of Permit: 10/01 /2004
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Jackie NoNyell at [phone] ext. 512.
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Re: NCO087998 Rand Meadows
Subject: Re: NCO087998 Rand Meadows
From: [e-mail]
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:12:47 -0400
To: Jackie Nowell <[e-mail]>
No problem. I did have a couple of quick comments after visiting the
site
last week. First, the application form was signed by a Michael L.
Stewart.
From what I understand he is not an Heater Utilities, Inc. employee
but a
consulting engineer for the project. I don't recall whether he is
working
for Heater Utilities or the developer. This is a minor point, but
the
question is whether or not he was authorized to sign the application
for
Heater. My second issue may be addressed in the information you are
sending. However, the area surrounding the well site will ultimately
be
developed home sites on individual septic systems. this makes me
wonder if
they considered a non -discharge (subsurface disposal) option for
this
project as a alternative to a discharge??
Bill
Jackie Nowell
<jackie.nowellCnc To:
Bill.Reidgco.wake.nc.us
NCO087998 Rand Meadows
mail.net> cc:
07/19/04 12:56 PM
Subject: Re:
1 of 2 7/20/2004 4:20 PM

Re: NCO087998 Rand Meadows
Hello Bill,
I should have cc'd Wake County on this permit, and included a
copy
of the draft permit, factsheet, etc. As my daughter would say, "My
bad". Adult equivalent... I'm sorry. Will forward additional info
today.
Jackie
[e-mail] wrote:
Hi Jackie,
The RRO asked me to prepare a staff report for the subject NPDES
application. All I received from the region is the Short Form
C-WTP
application. Were there any attachment or supporting information
submitted
with the short form?
Bill
2 of 2 7/20/2004 4:20 PM

Rand Meadows WTP Draft permit comments
Subject: Rand Meadows WTP Draft permit comments
From: Mitch Hayes <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 14:42:27 -0400
To: Jackie Nowell <[e-mail]>
I have reviewed the draft permit for the proposed Rand Meadows WTP NC0087998. The lat / long
on the draft permit appear to be incorrect. I have attached a link to a Topozone map which I
estimate where the well is located. I also believe that the 7Q10 for UT to Juniper Branch
might be zero at the point of discharge. I am forewarding my comments to Ken Schuster today
and you should receive your hard copy next week.
Mitch Hayes
Here's a USGS topographic map from the TopoZone!
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=17&n=3947362&e=712692&s=25&size=l&u=6&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25
1 of 1 7/6/2004 10:25 AM

Rand Meadows Subdivision WWTP
UT Juniper Branch C NSW E24NW
030403
6/21/04
4/19/04 - telephone call with Mike Stewart
Rand Meadows Phase II is a community water system from a well that will pump 100
gpm. The source water has higher than allowable for iron. They will be putting a filter
on it. Once a day a backwash from raw water to the filter. The water system ties into
Crest of Carolina. It different than a greensand... sending back through raw water.
No chlorine is used during this process. Untreated water
K Permanganate -aqua mag- used in pretreatment
Coal bed, 8 inches of sand, 10 inches of garnet
No sludge, captured in the media will be periodically changed out.
How much flow? 3 banks of filters, once a day gets backwashed
May be, once every other day
35 gpm * 5 = 175 gallons
475 gallons per day = 0.000475 MGD
20 min. @ 15 gpm
Rand Meadows NPDES Application dated 2/2/04
Principle process: Public water system filter backwash
Frequency of discharge —twice a day about 30 min. each. ***Applicant now says that
discharge will discharge once every other day.
One discharge point
Source water: Groundwater
Water treatment additives: - Chlorine, garnet, sand gravel, anthracite, Aqua mag
Notes: anthracite is medium used in their system and Aqua mag ties up Fe and Mg
Water System application package
New well Construction check list
Master Water System- Crest of Carolina Rand Meadows will use well #3.
Engineers Report: Rand Meadow water system will serve 88 single family residential
connections at build out. The system will have one production facility with iron filters
and produces 100 gpm water production and 1-5400 gallon hydro pneumatic storage
tank. Rand Meadows will be connected to the Crest of Carolina water system. Total
build out expected in 5 years.

Design of Treatment System
Subdivision is served by single well (#3) at a pumping rate of 90 gpm. Average pumping
time is 12 hours. WQ problems are high iron and manganese.
A granular filtration using a triple media bed of garnet, filter sand and coal is proposed.
Filter bed: 15"coal, 8" sand, 10" of 3 sizes of garnet, 9" of 3 sizes of gravel covering
bottom distribution. Basic process is pre -oxidation with Chlorine and direct filtration
with a multimedia filter bed. Three parallel filters required and an 5400 gallon backwash
storage pressure tank used to provide treated water for backwashing before corrosion
control chemicals are added. Backwashing will be at night when water demand is low
and one filter bed will be backwashed at a time. It estimated that each filter will treat
approximately 550 bed volumes before backwashing is needed. With a well pumping
time of 12 hours per day, each filter will be able to run up to 6 days between
backwashing events. Backwash rate will be 105 gpm per filter.
Alternatives
Per engineer, Mike Stewart,
Pump and haul for the filter backwash is not an option because there is nowhere that will
take it. Its not domestic wastewater, neither Raleigh nor Fuquay will accept it. It's not
septic enough to be considered domestic. It would throw off the balance of their
treatment system.
Drip or spray irrigation- Soil scientist recommendation
Not enough available land for drip, and soils not really suitable.
There is no sludge anticipated, therefore there is no residuals plan.
The Rand Meadow system is also in review by the public water supply unit.
Recommended limits
Per the January 2004 DWQ WTP guidance, limits for a greensand filter WTP will be
recommended for Rand Meadows. The permit will include monitoring for flow, zinc,
manganese, and lead. There will be limits for TSS, TRC, pH and fluoride. TN and TP
will be monitored because phosphate is an additive, and the receiving stream, UT Juniper
Branch, has a C NSW classification.

Alternatives:
Individual wells rejected due to potential contamination and groundwater impact. There
is an additional cost to homeowners by operating individual wells.
Water demand: 88 connections * 400 gpd per connection = 35,200 GPD
Well#3 will receive chlorination and phosphate as treatment and a filter will be installed
to treat the iron present in the water.
Existing system (Crest of Carolina?) Max. Daily treated water-168,480 gpd
Max. Demand 89600 gpd
General equipment
1 Well pump
2 hydro pneumatic tanks —each 5400 gallon capacity
3 filters and backwash/fast rinse storage tank — 5400 gallon capacity
hypochlorinator-chemical feed pump with 55 gallon tank
phosphate feeder -the sequestering agent will be Aqua-Mag or approved equal.
Air compressor
Analysis of well #3
No total coliform. No VOCs detected. No pesticides or synthetic organic chemicals
detected.
Detected
WO standard/Action Level
Turbidity
8.0 NTU
50 NTU
Calcium
24.8 mg/l
NA
Chloride
8 mg/l
230 mg/l (AL)
Fluoride
0.12 mg/l
1.8 mg/I
Iron
1.524 mg/1
1.0 mg/1 (AL)
Magnesium
6.375 mg/1
NA
Manganese
0.203 mg/1
NA
Sodium
4.91 mg/l
NA
Sulfate
8.7 mg/l
NA
Zinc
0.013 mg/1
50 ug/1'(AL)
Hardness
86 mg/1
NA
Alkalinity
93 mg/1
NA
Total Dissolved
Solids
149 mg/l
NA

Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
v w .SandEC.cotn
May 26, 2004
Project 7422
Mr. Mike Stewart
322 Chapanoke Road
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dear Mr. Stewart:
67 � lh l5 0 U
JUN - 1 2004
J
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This letter describes your request for us to evaluate the project at Rand Road for the
possibility of disposing of the backwash water from the well filter in the common area of
the subdivision. The 0200 regulations were used for this evaluation. The evaluation was
conducted by James L. Beeson.
It is my understanding that this wastewater is considered to be industrial process waste
and would require that a spray system have setbacks of 150 feet to property lines. This
setback leaves no usable area remaining. A drip system would require a 50-foot setback.
This setback and the 100 foot setback, along with the soils criteria of 12 inches to the
seasonally high water table leaves approximately 28,000 square feet of usable material.
The daily flow of the proposed backwash is 2,350 gallons/day. The typical water balance
equation for the area in similar topography and vegetation would allow for an average of
approximately 2 feet of water to be applied per year. This is equivalent to 15 gallons per
square foot per year. The daily flow of 2,350 gallons multiplied by 365 days per year
yields an annual flow of 857,750 gallons. The annual flow divided by the average
application rate of 15 gallons per year yields an area requirement of 57,183 square feet of
area required in order to dispose of the backwash flow.
In my opinion the available area that meets the drip irrigation soil requirement and the
setbacks to streams, ponds, and property lines is inadequate to accept the annual flow
produced by the proposed water filter. The usable area is indicated on the enclosed map
as area colored in green. The soils in this area barely meet the spray criteria in that they
are normally 15 to 18 inches in depth to the seasonally high water table. If you have any
further questions please feel free to call.
Charlotte Office:
236 LePhillip Court, Suite C
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Greensboro Office:
3817-E Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hickory Office:
622 Coon Mountain Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Sincerely,
James L. Beeson

' NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number COO SA q?
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
city
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City / Zip Code
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County VJAkg
3. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes: Lf 9 141
4. Principal process(es): pvn L 1 t VAr a S le ciyin Fa relit BA cK ,w*1 r,
ff
5. Ownership Status:
Federal0 State 0 Private © Public F-1
6. Check here if discharge is continuous
If not continuous,
Fre uency of discharge during the
day: wICd any — AdW_r 30- _AJM
Frequency of discharge during the month (creek):
7. Number of separate discharge points:
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' NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
• For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
S. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater or surface water)
79Av wA-Tz
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide of map of exact location of each outfall, including latitude and
longitude:
10. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide
permit numbers or check none if not applicableft
Tempe Permit Number
= None
= UIC
© NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
1 ve Permit Number
p Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
=Dredge/Fill Permits
RCRA
= Other
11. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES a
12. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
13. For NEW water treatment plants, please submit all analyses of source water collected.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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of
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Date
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification
in any application, record, report, plan, or other document tiles or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $W o00, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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QUADRANGLE LOCATION
Revisions shown in purple and woodland compiled in cooperation
with North Carolina agencies from aerial photographs taken
1984 and other sources. This information not field checked
Map edited 1987
Purple tint indicates extension of urban area
LAKE WHEELER, N. C.
NW/4 DARNER 15' QUADRANOLE
35078-F6•TF-024
1964
PHOTOREVISED 1987
DMA 5255 If NW -SERIES V842

FEB-05-04 09:15 AM
P.03
Local Government Review Requirements
for the Issuance of New lion -Municipal Domestic Wastewater Discharge Permits
t~al Statute Ov
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (c)(6) allows input from local governments in the issuance of NPDES Pcmlits fox non -
municipal dnmcstic wastewater treatment facilities. Specifically, the Environmental Managemcat Commission (EMC) uiay not act
on all application for a new lion-munsciPIJ domestic a-astewatr.- discharge facility until it has received at wsittcn statement from
each L* and county government Waving jurisdictiun ovcr any tart of the lands on which the prepared ficility and its
appurtenances am to he lcxatcd. The written statement shall dociuncnt whcthcr the City or county has a zoning or subdivision
ordinance in effect and (if such an ordinance is in effect) whether the praimised ricflity is consistent with the ordinancc. The
L=MC shall not approve a pc ninit application for any facility which a city or county has determined to be inconsistent .wilt: zoning
or subdivision ordinances ut-dess the approval of such apj�lic:itiun i;s determined to havc statrwtidr. significance and is in the best
interest of die Statc.
Irtattructtions to the "1111caut
Prior to submitting an application for a NPDES Permit for a proposed facility, the applicant shall request that both tt
pay ,sia andsAmm $ov wAneat compicte. this form.
Ime applicant dust:
♦ Submit a copy of the permit application (with a written request for this form to be completed) to the clerk of the
city and the county by certified mail, return receipt Yequested.
♦ If either (or both) local government(*)1'Qil(s) to trail the completed form, as evidenced by the postmark on the
cetdried mail ea rd(s), within 13 days after receiving trod signing for the certified rntail, the appgcant may submit the
application to the NPDES Unit.
♦ As evidence to the Commission that the local govcrnmcnt(s) failed to respond whbin 15 daya, the applicant shall
submit a copy of the certified mail card along with a notarized letter stating that the local government(*) failed to
respond arithin the 15-day period.
Instructions to the j-Qcal GoryeMMgnt
The nearby city said/or county govcument which may havc or has judediction over any part of the land on which the
t tV -sed facility or its appurtenances are to be located is required to complzte and return this total to the applicant
within 13 days of receipt. The 1'otm must be signcd and notarized.
Name of local government: WAKE COUNTY
(City/County)
Docs the city/county have *sdiction over any part of the land on which the proposed facility and its appurtenances
are to be located? Yes [ X ] No [ 1 if no, please sign this form, have it notarized, and return it to the applicant.
Does the city/county have in effect a 7,nning or subdivision ordinance? Yes [ X ] No [ ]
If there is a zoning or subdivision ordinance in effect, is the plan for the proposed facility consistent with the
ordinance? Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Date: JAN, 9 2004 Signature
State
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, County of
On this d � day of , L_�6 personally appeared before me, the Raid
name �VL 1 7,al It " J to tnt: known and known to sane to be the person
described in and who executed the foregoing docuntent and he (or she) acknowledged that he (or she)
executed the same and being duly sworn by me, made oath that the statements in the foregoing docutnrsetat
are true. /
. / �' of Notary Public �%'Vu-=-f "
M Commission expires- .6 .(Signature atatre �� ` .
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Filter Design & Operation for Rand
Meadows Subdivision
ID# 40-92-006
For
HEATER UTILITIES, INC.
202 MacKenan Ct.
McGregor Park
Cary, NC 27511
and
STEWART-PROCTER ENGINEERING & SURVEYING
322 Chapanoke Road
Suite 100 M. _....__
Raleigh, NC 27603
Jerry Lowry, PhD, PE
Lowry Environmental Engineering, Inc.
J U N 1 2004 D
OENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
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J' f V 1 8 2004 D SEAL
4/15/04

/10�_ Design Basis of Treatment System
The Rand Meadows Subdivision is served by a single well (Well No. 3) at
a pumping rate of 90 gpm. The average daily pumping time is estimated at 12
hrs (new system). The water quality problem at Well No. 3 is high iron and
manganese. Iron (Fe II) is approximately 1.52 mg/L and manganese (Mn II) is
approximately 0.20 mg/L. Both contaminants exceed the secondary MCL's of
0.30 mg/L and 0.05 mg/L, respectively, and treatment is required. The water
quality of Well No. 3 is given in Appendix A.
Granular filtration using a triple -media bed of garnet, filter sand, and coal
is proposed. The ambient pH is relatively high at 7.7 and a need for pH
adjustment is not anticipated. This treatment process is a proven one and does
not require piloting. The basic process is one of pre -oxidation with chlorine and
direct filtration with a multi -media filter bed. Three parallel filters are required and
a 5400-gal backwash storage pressure tank is used to provide treated water for
backwashing, before corrosion control chemicals are added. The backwash
water will be discharged to a disposal location engineered S art -Proctor
Engineering & Surveyii The treatment system layout in the new building is
shown on Heater Utilities' Sheet No. 1. Note that the design capacity of the
filtration system is 105 gpm and it will operate at 90 gpm.
The filter bed shall be multi -media, consisting of coal, sand, and garnet,
with a gravel and garnet under drain bed and a stainless steel hub and lateral
distributor. Laterals are properly sized for flow distribution at the design flow rate
and shall have 0.020" slots. The details of the bed and vessel design are shown
in Sheet No. LEE-1 and in Table LEE-1 below.
Optional chemical injection points are supplied for possible future use
(See Heater Utilities Sheet No. 1). These include coagulant for the backwash
water discharge line, and two (2) injection points (pH adjustment and other) for
the well water before treatment.' Chlorine and phosphate injection points are
provided for the treated water.
•

1
Operation of Filters
The three filter units shall operate in parallel and treat 30 gpm (capacity is
35 gpm) each. Backwashing is at night when water demand is low and one filter
bed will be backwashed at a time. Sequential backwash is possible but not the
normal operation. Normal operation is to have the three filters out of phase with
respect to filter service, and have one filter unit backwash during the night. The
frequency of backwashing will be determined by field experience and testing, but
it is estimated that each filter will treat approximately 550 bed volumes (BV)
before backwashing is needed. Using a well pumping time of 12 hrs/day, each
filter will be able to run up to 6 days between backwash events. Using a design
value of 3 days per run, one filter would be backwashed per day. The
backwashing rate shall be 15 gpm/sq ft, or 105 gpm per filter. The backwash
shall be followed by a rinse step to waste. The rinse (one filter) will be at 35 gpm
for 5 min.
Table LEE-1. Desian Summary of Treatment'Svstem
Parameter
Value
Notes
Design Flow Rate m
90
30 gpm per filter_
No. of Filters
3
Parallel operation
Diameter & Depth of Bed
3 ft & 2710
Area of Filters,,sq ft
21.2
7.06 per filter
Filter Rate, gpmkq ft
4.24
capacity is 5.0
Backwash Rate, gpm sq ft
=15
Backwash Flow1filter, m
105
Backwash Time min
20
Backwash Vol./filter, al
2,100
Rinse Flow Rate m/ sg ft
5
Rinse Time min
5
Rinse Vol./Filter, gal
175
Backwash Frequency, days
= 3 days
Function of Fe/Mn levels & demand
Filters Backwashed/day
= one
Based on 12 hr/day pumping
Backwash Discharge
local
See Eng. Report by Stewart -Proctor
Total Discharge, gal/day
12,275
= 2 100 + 175
0

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The filter operation is controlled by a simple programmable timer -initiated
stager control on each filter, using five (5) Normally -Open (NO) diaphragm valves
per filter. The sequence of control for the service, backwash, and rinse cycles
are detailed on the schematic shown on Sheet No. LEE-2, with the notations to
correspond to the modified piping and valves shown in Heater Utilities Sheet No.
1. The modifications are needed to incorporate the 5400-gal System Backwash
Storage Tank into the operation. System water will be used to provide the
control pressure for operating the diaphragm valves. The general schematic
shown in Sheet No. LEE-2 is conceptual and agrees in concept and intent with
the actual piping schematic shown in Heater Utilities Sheet No. 1 drawing
"Typical Filter Piping".
Equipment Specifications
The treatment control equipment cut sheets are presented in the
"Manufacturer's Literature" section. Table LEE-2 is a summary of the specified
equipment, which is provided as a design -build package to be piped in the field
by Heater Utilities. The filtration equipment component specification sheets are
in Appendix B.
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Table LEE-2. Rand Meadows Treatment Fnijinmpnt Siommnru
Item . Description Quantity
36" diameter x 54" SSH, 86" OAH, ASME-coded, 125 psig. One (1)
12"x16" manway at top, one (1) 6"x8" handhole at bottom side. Stainless
Steel
steel (304) hub and lateral bottom distributor. Stainless steel (304) bottom
Pressure
distributor. Full coupling 2" NPT inlet and outlet ports in side shell. One (1)
Vessel
top center 1" NPT air relief fitting. Two 2 lift lugs at top of tank.
3
Epoxy -lined interior - Tnemec Series 20 multi -coat at 10-12 mils
Tank
(ANSI/NSF 61). Exterior painted with 2-part Tnemec Series 160/161 True
Coatings
Safety Blue.
3
Bottom &
Bottom: 2" side -port entry 304 stainless steel hub and lateral w/0.020"
Top
slots. Top: 2" side port entry vertical 304 stainless steel drilled pipe
Distributors
distributor.
3
Filter
Osmonics/Aquamatic Model A148 Stager Control on each filter (3).
Controls
Programmable timer with timer initiation.
3
Osmonics/Aquamatic Model 48 rotary multi -port (6-port) pilot valve housed
Stager
inside the Model A148 Stager Control.
3
Osmonics/Aquamatic Series 420 diaphragm valve, cast iron body and cap
3 filters x
Diaphragm
with stainless and brass internals. Model V42F 2" diameter, normally open
5/filter =
Valves
valve.
15
Filter
ASTM-approved 2" galvanized steel pipe and fittings per heater Utilities
Piping
"Specifications and Construction Standards"
N/A
Gravel
Underbed
3" depth - 3/4" x 1/2" + 3" depth -1/2" x 1/4" + 3" de th -1/4" x 1/8"
3 filters
3" depth - #8 garnet + 3" depth - #8-12 garnet + 4" depth - #30-40 garnet +
8" depth filter sand (0.45-0.55 mm) + 15" anthracite coal (0.95-1.05 mm;
Media IUC
= 1.6
3 filters
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1'-6'
36" DIAM. STEEL
36" DIAM. STEEL
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
FILTER C
FILTER B
0
0
I
PLAN
scale: 1/2" = 1'
FILTER PIPING MANIFOLD NOT
SHOWN - SEE SHEET LEE-2
AND HEATER UTILITIES SHEET 1
T-2"
( Epoxy -lined Interior - Tnemeo
Series 20 multi -cost at 10-12
mile (ANSVNSF 61). Exterior
ppainted will 2 art Tnemso
8erles 160/16?True Safety
Blue.
2" NPT FULL
COUPLING INLET
AND OUTLET
n
12"x1 B"
INSTALLATION/FIELD NOTES
1. Piping and arrangement to be coordinated with Heater Utilities. Refer to
Heater Utilities Sheet No. 1.
2. All piping, valves, fittings ASTM-approved In accordance with Heater Utilities
08 1lcatione and Construction Standards".
3. All pressure vessels (125 psig) are to be protected from over
-pra" re
(100 psig) and vacuum by property located pressure and vacuum relief
valves in piping andlor vessels.
4. Up to 2100 gal of wastewater will be produced daily and discharged to a
disposal system engineered by Stewart -Proctor Engineers 3 Surveyors.
a
)UPLING
RELIEF
FILTER BED:
15" COAL
8" SAND
1°" OF 3 SIZES
OF GARNET
8" OF 3 SIZES
OF GRAVEL
COVERING
BOTTOM DIST.
PERSPECTIVE
it O�LjH CARD
no scale •• CAR
2" NPT SCREENED
DRAIN FITTING FRONT ELEVATION
scale: 1 /2" = 1'
146 South Street SCALE: AS NOTED
Blue Hill, ME i'J4614 DATE: °4,1oro4 IRON AND MANGANESE FILTER SYSTEM
c.I.,1 5".I..c.IT. c.l..800-434-9°8° DRAWN BY: LL RAND MEADOWS - HEATER UTILITIES - PWSID# 40-92-006
REVISION:
SHEET NO.:
LEE-1

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3 POSITION FILTER (48-01 STAGER)
�TED VALVES
/' ` NOTCH POS. FUNCTION OPEN
(NOTE t)
A 3 SERVICE 1,2 1,2
13 {:: BAiCI ,SH ;, :%3:4: ::
EE I 3 4 2A
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INLET —+-
4
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SERIES 48-01 STAGER
STAGER PORTS
1 2 3 4 5 6
0 0 0 0 0 G
0
oI000 a
9N 2A NOT USED
I NOW:
I 1. ALL OTHER PORTS PRESSUR9M
I © Z All VALVES ( NO. 2A NORMALLY OPEN.
I PRE>san TO SALVE 2A NORMALY CLOSED.
& vxvE 2A REQUIRED FOR RAw WER BYPASS
OURINO REGENERATION.
4, DRAIN UNE FLOW CONTROLLER NOT SHOW.
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DRAIN
3 POSITION FILTER
PRATED A U"
OSMONICS
3 POSITION FILTER
N A JWB 31JUL01 1078272
APPLICATION NOTES SPECIFIC TO RAND MEADOWS
Filter Osmonics/Aquamatic Model A148 Stager Control on each
Controls: filter (3). Programmable timer with timer initiation.
portStager.
Osmonics/Aquamatic Model 48 rotarty multi -port tontro
housed insidetheModel A148 Stager
pilot valve .
Osmonics/Aquamatic Series 420 diaphragm valve, cast
Diaphram
Valves:
iron bo�dy and cap with stainless and brass internals.
V42F diameter, (15).
Model 7' normally open valve
Filter
ASTM-approved 2" galvanized steel pipe and fittings
heater Utilities "Specifications and Construction
per
Piping:
Standards"
SSE HEATER SHEET NO. 1 FOR DETAILS OF ACTUAL
FILTER MANIFOLD PIPING - NOTE THAT DIAPHRAGM
VALVES NO. 1,2,3,4, & 5 CORRESPOND TO HEATER
NOS. 4A+1A, 2A, 3A, N/A, AND 5A, RESPECTIVELY.
146 South street SCALE: NONE FILTER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC CONTROL DETAILS REVISION: SHEET No.:
Blue Hill, ME 0014 DATE: 04/10/04 LEE-2
800-434-WW DRAWN BY: LL RAND MEADOWS HEATER UTILITIES - PWSID# 40-92-006
ENVIRONMENTAL ENG .�,