WQ0019908_Final Permit_20151012

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 12, 2015
CHRIs MCDONALD — GENERAL MANAGER
HOLT LAKE GOLF & RECREATION, LLC
DBA COUNTRY CLUB OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
694 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA 27577
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019908
Country Club of Johnston
County
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Johnston County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received June 1, 2015, and subsequent additional
information received September 17, 2015, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019908 dated
October 12, 2015, to Holt Lake Golf & Recreation, LLC DBA Country Club of Johnson County for the
continued operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed
permit shall become effective on December 1, 2015 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of the existing
permit).
Modifications to the subject permit are as follows:
A Your permit's format has been updated to be consistent with the most current reclaimed water
permit template, and rule references have been updated pursuant to the new 15A NCAC 02U
rules that became effective July 18, 2011.
This permit shall be effective from December 1, 2015 until November 30, 2020, shall void Permit
No. WQ0019908 issued December 15, 2006, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachment A 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.
For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NDMR reporting forms are
available for download at: http.//portal.nedenr.or weblwq/gs/lau/reporting.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance
dated December 15, 2006:
A Old Conditions I.3. and I.4. — These conditions are not required because a reclaimed water
generation system is not part of this permit.
➢ Old Conditions I.5.d, I.5.e. and 1.5.£ — These setbacks are not required because a reclaimed
water generation and storage system is not part of this permit.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: http:lloortal.ncdenr.ornhvebhva
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— Made in part with recycled paper

Mr. Chris McDonald
October 12, 2015
Page 2 of 3
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated
December 15, 2006;
➢ Condition II.3. — This condition states reclaimed water may only be utilized at the approved
sites.
➢ Condition 11.4. — This condition states that the use of reclaimed water in this permit in no way
negates, precludes or invalidates Permit No. NC0030716.
➢ Condition I1.6. — This condition prohibits direct cross connections between the reclaimed water
system and any potable water system.
➢ Condition 11.9. - This condition requires the Permittee to apply for a permit modification to
establish a new compliance boundary if any sale or transfer of property affects the existing
compliance boundary.
➢ Condition I1.10. — Only monitoring wells are allowed within compliance boundary.
➢ Condition III.2. — This condition requires that the Permittee maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan.
➢ Condition 111.9. — The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about
the use of reclaimed water.
➢ Condition IV.2. — Division -certified laboratories only to be used.
➢ Condition VI.7. — Permit to be maintained until facility is properly closed or covered by another
permit.
➢ Condition VI.$. — Permit can be revoked or modified upon 60-days' notice.
➢ Condition VI.9. — Expansion of facility not allowed without variance if Permittee has a history
of environmental crimes, unpaid fines, or non-compliance.
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. Chris McDonald
October 12, 2015
Page 3 of 3
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Alice M. Wessner at (919)
807-6425 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
j� GG�ww�
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Johnston County Health Department, Larry Sullivan, Environmental Health Director
larry.sullivan@iohn,stonnc.com (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

THIS PAGE BLANK

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
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
Holt Lake Golf & Recreation, LLC
DBA Country Club of Johnston County
Johnston County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 243,500 gallon per day (GPD) conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system
consisting of:
approximately 96 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances
to serve the Country Club of Johnston County, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to
the application received June 1, 2015, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of
Water Resources, 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 December 1, 2015 until November 30, 2020, shall void Permit No.
WQ0019908 issued December 15, 2006, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
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 trap to be submitted with the permit renewal application.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109]
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 1 of 6

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 utilization facilities or
cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. [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. Reclaimed water may only be utilized at the sites listed in Attachment B. [G.S. 143-215.I1
4. The conjunctive use of reclaimed water permitted herein in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates
the most recent reissuance of the Permittee's NPDES permit (Permit No. NC0030716), and the
Permittee shall continue to comply with all conditions provided for therein. [G.S. 143-215.11
5. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution 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 least 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 he 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]
6. 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 I8C .0406. [15A
NCAC 02U .0403(f)]
7. 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)(III)]
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 2 of 6

8. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L ,0107(c)]
9. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)]
10. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites 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
Ill. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water 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.
[I5A 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.
[I SA NCAC 02U.08011
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. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for reclaimed
water users. [15A NCAC 02U .0117]
4. 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)]
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation
sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
6. 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)]
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 3 of 6

7. Only reclaimed water generated at the Central Johnston County WWTF (Permit No. NC0030716) shall
be utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1]
8. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A
NCAC 02U .0501]
9. 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. [I5A NCAC 02U .05011
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIRMENTS
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. [15A 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. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed and
shall include the following information:
a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to the golf course (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records for all users shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment
A) under parameter WQ01 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total
volume of reclaimed water distributed for that month. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
4. 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. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s);
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
c. 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)]
Three copies of all reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in Condition IV.3.) 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)]
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 4 of 6

6. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-
4200, 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. 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 WA.c. but do not, require Regional Office notification.
b. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with
the limitations contained in this permit.
c. 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 [phone], [phone], or [phone]. 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
betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
I. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the 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 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. 143-215.11
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. FaiIure 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]
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 5 of 6

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 NCG010000; 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 .0105(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
.41050)]
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 12' day of October 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019908
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 Shell Version 150213 Page 6 of 6

ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001 - Distributed Reclaimed Water
Permit Number: WQ0019908 Version: 3.0
FFFLUFNT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Total
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
�M'�
Monthly
Estimate
WQ0019908 Version 3.0 AttacluuentA Page 1 of 1

THIS PAGE BLANK

ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES
ONSITE CONJUNCTIVE USES
Permit Number: WQ0019908 Version: 3.0
Holt Lake Golf and Recreation, LLC DBA Country Club of Johnston County -- Country Club of Johnston County
Site ID
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Approved
Net
Parameter
Hourly
Units
Use
Acreage
Rate
1
Holt Labe Golf and Recreation, LLC DBA
Johnston
35.4685050
-78,392513"
Irrigation
96
01284 —Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.35
inches
Country Club of Johnston County
Notes:
1. Utilization records for these sites are not required to be reported on Forth NDAR-1.
WQ001.9908 Version 3.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 1

I
i
�L
Country Club of Johnston County,
NI
C 20-1-5 Google

05/22/2015 14: 33
9197887159 NCDWQRRO PAGE 10/11
CW PArrOSED lb'
xzjnu MAIN
waoo/�t?o*
COLLAil� C,14�6 6f�
TZ) krISIVrl Cd�kA
c........... ..... . .............. rpnwg
X-o
FT

�HICmAU
kt. OF JOHNSTON COLWFY
'-----` ''
SCALE
m
IRRIGA-nON SYSTEM

'7
avatar Quality
permitting section
U
_J1
Johnston
... -.1
vcrlihe01a0
rl;lltwt,O Ici ,, h([ h 'c Ill;'Ilkess I, r'. 1w ( ondlit-led I,
Country Club of Johnston-C - ounty
, I \ i, l I t t I k' I I J : I j T i P
I J t 1 tr c I I F. I I I -N N I 'I C I
Hol L I.a ke Viol f Recreatian, LAC
691 Country Club Road
Post Office Box 119
Sa-0 t h f i p I d NC 17577
;1, IWll L k, -I lhI, III OIL- f1:11rii. III, I i I k,c Ih roormi-10'.,) ItIls
l:, Iv North Carolina
11
I.C.
pervInalk
;Ijt p
III I
4 .