Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0000731_Final Permit_20160524Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director May 24, 2016 REGINALD D. HEINITSH, JR. - CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD LAKE TOXAWAY CO. 100 WATERFALL CIRCLE LAKE TOXAWAY, NORTH CAROLINA 28747 Dear Mr. Heinitsh: Subject: Permit No. WQ0000731 Lake Toxaway Country Club Reclaimed Water Generation and Non -Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Transylvania County In accordance with your permit renewal request received February 29, 2016, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000731 dated May 24, 2016, to the Lake Toxaway Co. for the continued operation of the subject reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on November 1, 2016. This permit shall be effective from November 1, 2016 until October 31, 2021, shall void Permit No, WQ0000731 issued February 15, 2012, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A and B for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems. Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance dated February 15, 2012: Old Condition L L —Requirement met for installation of flow meter as the McCrometer flow meter has been installed. ➢ Old Condition 12. — Requirement met for installation of turbidimeter as the HACH turbidimeter has been installed. ➢ Old Condition 1.4. — Requirement met as the reclaimed water is being irrigated on Holes 1-9, and the Engineering Certification was received April 2, 2012. ➢ Old Condition 1.5. —This condition has been removed because the start-up inspection on Holes 1-9 was conducted. ➢ Old Conditions 111.19. and 111.20. —These conditions have been removed because they are only applicable to reclaimed water generation systems that bulk distribute their reclaimed water. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Pennitting 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6464 Mr. Reginald D. Heinitsh, Jr. May 24, 2016 Page 2 of 3 ➢ Attachment A — Requirement for bi-monthly sampling for Fecal Coliform. The .Fecal coliform sampling is now required monthly since the turbidimeter has been added. Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated February 15, 2012: ➢ Condition 1I.14. — This condition requires that the Permittee shall ensure that any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the Transylvania County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land. ➢ Condition I11.2. — This condition outlines the requirement for the Permittee to maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan. ➢ Condition II19. — This condition requires the turbidimeter to be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years. ➢ Condition IV.8. — This condition requires that a maintenance log be kept. ➢ Condition VI.7. — This condition requires the Permittee to maintain this permit until all permitted facilities are properly closed or permitted under another permit. ➢ Condition VI.8. — This condition notifies the Permittee that this permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon. 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. ➢ Condition VI.9. — This condition notifies the Permittee that unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee: has been convicted of an environmental crime; has previously abandoned a wastewater treatment facility; has not paid a civil penalty; is non -compliant with a permit schedule; or has not paid an annual fee. ➢ Condition VI.10. — This condition requires that the Permittee pay the annual fee within 30 days of being billed. ➢ Attachment A — Monitoring for Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus been added to the effluent monitoring requirements and the monitoring frequency has been reduced from four times a year to three times a year to be consistent with our Non -Discharge Effluent Monitoring for Domestic Wastewater guidelines based on the average effluent of less than 6,000 gallons per day 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. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. Mr. Reginald D. Heinitsh, Jr. May 24, 2016 Page 3 of 3 If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Alice M. Wessner at (919) 807-6425 or alice.wessner@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, aS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Direct r Division of Water Resources cc: Transylvania County Health Department, Environmental Health Supervisor, James A. Boyer, jim.boyeratransylvani,acounty.org (Electronic Copy) Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Central Files Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) TMS PAGE BLANK NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY :7:1/1a1MII RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND NON -CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION 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 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania County FOR THE continued operation of a 20,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater collection, reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: a wastewater collection system of septic tanks and associated piping; a 15 gallon per minute (GPM) influent pump station with duplex grinder pumps, high water alarms, and approximately 2,750 linear feet (LF) of 1.5-inch force main; a 5,000 GPD aerated surge tank; a dechlorination unit; dual 20,000 gallon aeration tanks; dual 3,395 gallon clarifiers; dual 1,680 gallon sludge holding tanks; four 74 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blowers; a dual cell tertiary filter; a tablet chlorinator; a 520 gallon chlorine contact tank; a McCrometer flow meter; a HACH turbidimeter; a 100,000 gallon five-day upset pond; a 150,000 gallon irrigation pond; a 300 GPM duplex irrigation pump station; a 34.36 acre non -conjunctive reclaimed water golf course irrigation area (Holes 1-18); and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances to serve the Lake Toxaway Country Club, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 29, 2016, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from November 1, 2016 until October 31, 2021, shall void Permit No. WQ0000731 issued February 15, 2012, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: L SCHEDULES 1. An evaluation of existing wet weather storage capacity shall be completed no later than December 31, 2016. The results of the evaluation shall be prepared by a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer and submitted to the Division by March 31, 2017. At that time, this permit may be modified to include a compliance schedule for completion of the approved changes. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 1 of 10 2. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109] H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times 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 utilization areas to adequately assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(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 02B .0200, 02L .0100] 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T ,0403. a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and actively 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). 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 sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the Asheville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required per North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C. 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 for Conditions II.3.a. through II.3.i. shall be maintained for a period of at least three years, except for Conditions 11.3.b. and II.3.c., which shall be maintained for the life of the system. [15A NCAC 02T .0403] 4. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02U .0300] 5. Application rates shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(g), 02U .0402(m)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 2 of 10 6. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage and utilization facilities: a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water. b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water. i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or less. ii. Identification tape shall be at Ieast three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification need not extend the entire length of the distribution system, but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line. c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non - potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403] 7. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems, unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(f)] 8. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(h)] 9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(i)] 10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U .04030)] 11. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(II1)] 12. 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. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 3 of 10 13. 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(d)] 14. 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 Transylvania 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)] 15. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25 ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100 iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100 [I5A NCAC 02H .0219(k)] b. The setbacks for treatment and storage units permitted under 15A NCAC 02H. 0200 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any private or public water supply source: 100 ii. Surface waters: 50 [15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)] III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS 1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation of this facility. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include the following: a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted; b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the Permittee's control; c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities; d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory agencies. [15A NCAC 02U .0801] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 4 of 10 3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the previously cited rules. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0117] 4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours per day. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(e), 02U .0402(i)] 5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 8. All reclaimed water irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration records 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)] 9. The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records 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)] 10. Only reclaimed water generated at Lake Toxaway Country Club shall be utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1] 11. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities and five day upset pond shall be prohibited. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(f)] 12. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. [I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 13. Freeboard in the 100,000 gallon five day upset pond and the 150,000 gallon irrigation pond shall not be less than two feet at any time. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 14. Gauges to monitor water levels in the 100,000 gallon five day upset pond and the 150,000 gallon irrigation pond shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings at inch or tenth of afoot increments. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 15. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [I5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 5 of 10 16. All effluent shall be routed to the five day upset pond should the limit for fecal coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until the problems associated with the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five day upset pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset pond prior to utilization. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(e)] 17. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon request. [ I SA NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)] 18. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501] 19. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802. [15A NCAC 02T .1100, 02U .0802] IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIRMENTS 1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 115A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800] 3. FIow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR, The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year; and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration, b. Name of person performing calibration, and c. Percent from true flow. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)] 4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 6 of 10 5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water utilized. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these records shall include the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of reclaimed water utilization; b. Volume of reclaimed water irrigated; c. Site irrigated; d. Length of time site is irrigated; e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings; £ Weather conditions; and g. Maintenance of cover crops. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 6. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 100,000 gallon five day upset pond and the 150,000 gallon irrigation pond shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records 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)] 7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record 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. At a minimum, 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 .0108(c)] 8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log 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. At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site; b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s); c. Date of calibration of turbidimeter; d. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and e. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data 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)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 7 of 10 10. Three copies of all operation and utilization records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IV.6.) shall be submitted on Form NDAR-1 for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. (Note: conjunctive use sites do not require NDAR-1 submission). Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water utilization activities occurred during the 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)] 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296- 4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any 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.), due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance with Condition IV.8.e. but do not require Regional Office notification. d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with the limitations contained in this permit. e. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 8 of 10 V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any 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 .0108(b)] 3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1] VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C] 2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(n). [G.S. 142-215.1] 4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [ 15A NCAC 02T A 105(c)(6)] In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written permit modification request shall be submitted to. the Division. This request shall be made on official Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC 02T .0104] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 9 of 10 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110] 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A NCAC 02T .0120] 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3)] Permit issued this the 24 b day of May 2016 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION -2) 0-4�0 Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0000731 WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 10 of 10 ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PPI 001— Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent Permit Number: WQ0000731 Version: 4.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCs Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Ceometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 15 Monthly Grab 50060 Chlorine, Total Residual mg/L 5 x Week Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 25 Monthly Grab 50050 Flow, in -Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 20,000 Daily Estimate 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 4 6 Monthly Grab 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L� Monthly Grab 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Grab 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Grab 00400 pH su 6 9 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Monthly Grab 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 5 10 Monthly Grab 00076 Turbidity, HCH Turbidirneter NTU 10 5 x Week 2 Recorder 1. Facility has a flow meter with no recorder. Flow is recorded daily by certified operator. 2. Certified operator takes turbidity reading from a turbidimeter with continuous monitoring five times a week. WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 1 TMS PAGE BLANK ATTACIBIENT B - APPROVED RECLAMED WATER USES NON -CONJUNCTIVE LAND APPLICATION SITES Lake Toxaway Co. - Lake Toxaway Country Club Permit Number: WQ0000731 Version: 4.0 IItRIGATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Zone Owner CountyLatitude Longitude Net Dominant S Hourly Yearly Units Parameter Acreage Soil Series Rate Max 02-DR-01 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35008'15" 82057'13" 1.63 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.31 13.79 inches 02-FW-I1 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'50" 82156'59" 1.79 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.34 13.75 inches 02-FW-12 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'55" 82°56'58" 2.35 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.31 9.28 inches 02-FW-14 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'45" 82°56'51" 1.64 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.31 13.6 inches 02-FW-15 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'51" 8215705" 2.02 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.3 10.77 inches 02-FW-16 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'54" 82°5714" 1.34 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.23 12.16 inches 02-FW-17 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'56" 82057'24" 1.87 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.27 10.42 inches 02-FW-18 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'09" 82°57'20" 2.64 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.35 9.41 inches 02-T-10 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'15" 82'5T13" 1.11 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.28 I7.75 1 inches 02-T-11 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35'08'12" 82157'05" 1.62 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.25 11.08 inches 02-T-17 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°07'52" 82°57'17" 1.58 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.26 11.67 inches 02-T-18 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'03" 82°5722" 1.25 Chester fine sandy loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.25 14.04 inches FW 1 and 9 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08' 18" 82157'22" 2.30 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.22 13.93 inches FW2 Lake Toxaway Co. I Transylvania 35'08'27" 82157'35" .68 Fannin loam 01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate ❑.IS 32.00 inches FW3 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'35" 82057'30" 3.07 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.23 10.97 inches FW4 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35'08'41" 82'57'42" 1.06 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.19 26.25 inches FW6 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35008'32" 82057'46" 1.33 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.23 24.99 inches T3 and 8 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'30" 82057'38" .97 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.21 31,26 inches T5 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35°08'40" 8205748" 2.11 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.24 16.55 inches T6 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35*08'39" 82°57'44" .68 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.15 32.00 inches T7 Lake Toxaway Co. Transylvania 35'08'27" 82°5744" 1.32 Fannin loam 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.23 25.29 inches Totals 34.36 WQ0000731 Version 4.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 1 5/24/2016 _ags f1c62f24159744fcb8e35b9f4b6bc5oe.tpg (192ox956) htkp:ffarcgis.webgis.netlarcgisfrest/directorieslarcgisoutputf'Utilities/PrintingTools—GPServerl_ags f1c62f24159744fcb8e35b9f4b6bc5oe.jpg 1f1 - �� y:+ i � 3 x v.. • P 1 +' ' w -