WQ0038596_Final Permit_20160921

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 21, 2016
TIMOTHY R. SMITH — OWNER/MANAGER
CHATHAM PARK INVESTORS LLC
100 WESTON ESTATES WAY
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27513
Dear Mr. Smith:
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0038596
Chatham Park Water System
Improvements — Suttles Rd.
Reclaimed Water Distribution Line
Chatham County
In accordance with your permit application request received July 8, 2016, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0038596 dated September 21, 2016, to Chatham Park Investors LLC for the
construction and operation of the subject reclaimed water distribution lines.
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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this permit, please contact Ashley Kabat at [phone] or
ashle, .k�abainae,ncdenr.gov_.
Sincerely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Chatham County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Brian T. White, PE — McKim & Creed (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality € Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 847 6464

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE 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
Chatham Park Investors LLC
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution system extension consisting of 1,000 linear
feet (LF) of 12 -inch PVC reclaimed water line (dry pipe for future use) to connect to a future storage tank;
and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances
to serve Chatham Park Water System Improvements — Suttles Rd., with no discharge of wastes to surface
waters, pursuant to the application received July 8, 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.
I. SCHEDULES
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the new reclaimed water distribution
facilities, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina Professional
Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit,
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including the location
of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in phases andand partially certified
the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same
cate of completion once
Quality Permitting permit, and shall provide a final certificate the entirea project has been completed.
project
Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Waterg Section, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T.01 16]
2. Operation of this reclaimed water distribution line shall be contingent upon proper construction and
operation of approved reclaimed water distribution lines immediately upstream and downstream of the
line approved herein. Future upstream and downstream reclaimed water distribution lines
specifications shall include quality assurance testing procedures, and those procedures shall be used
prior to operation of this reclaimed water distribution line. [G.S. 143-215.11
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II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 distribution 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 reclaimed water distribution line. [ 15A NCAC 02B .0200,
02L.0100]
3. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to
interrupt service of existing utilities, or result in an overflow or bypass discharge of reclaimed water to
surface waters of the State. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
4. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution 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., Panton 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 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.
[15ANCAC 02U.0403]
5. 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)]
6. 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 I8C.
[ I SA NCAC 02U .0403(h)]
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7. 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)]
S. 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.
[I 5A NCAC 02U.04030)]
9. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The separation distances for reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be as follows
(distances as specified) ':
i. Any potable water line (horizontal): loft
ii. Any potable water line (vertical — reclaimed below potable water): 18 in
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 ft
iv. Any sewer line (horizontal): 2 ft
v. Any sewer line (vertical — reclaimed over sewer): 18 in
In any instance where the above separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall
reclaimed distribution lines be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
[15A NCAC 02U.07011
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Only reclaimed water generated from the proposed Chatham Park water reclamation facility (not yet
permitted) shall be distributed in the lines permitted herein prior to being utilized. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
2. The reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be properly maintained and operated at all
times. To ensure proper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall perform the following:
a. A map of the reclaimed water distribution line shall be developed. If part of a broader reclaimed
water distribution system, this line shall be added to the regional map, and said map shall be actively
maintained.
b. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
c. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
d. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
e. Bypasses shall be reported to the Raleigh Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B
.0506(a).
[15A NCAC 02U.08011
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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. 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, but do not
require Regional Office notification.
b. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution line(s)
incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures,
line blockages or breaks, etc.);
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
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
distribution line. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the distribution line 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 distribution line 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]
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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.01 05(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 NCGO 10000; 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(cx6)]
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)]
Permit issued this the 211 day of September 2016
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0038596
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Permit No. WQ0038596
Chatham Park Investors LLC
Chatham Park Water System Improvements — Suttles Rd.
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
Reclaimed Water Distribution Line
September 21, 2016
Chatham County
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, I, , as
a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's authorization
to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility, hereby state to the
best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction, such that
the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the Division approved plans
and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm
Mailing Address
i
City State Zip
Telephone E-mail NC PE Seal, Signature & Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/S eeial Delive
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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