WQ0041136_Final Permit_20200214

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
CHRIS CERVINI —PRESIDENT
CERVINI FARMS NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 32660
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48232
Dear Mr. Cervini:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 14, 2020
Subject: Permit No. WQ0041136
Cervini Farms WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation and
Dedicated Utilization System
Henderson County
In accordance with your permit application request received August 22, 2019, and subsequent
additional information received December 16, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0041136
dated February 14, 2020, to Cervini Farms North Carolina, Inc., for the construction only of the subject
reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2025, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no
later than July 4, 2025.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A and B. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result
in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Tessa Monday at (919)
707-3660 or tessa.monday(a-)ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
DDaniel Smith, Director
ivision of Water Resources
cc: Henderson County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
E Q� 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Mr. Chris Cervini
February 14, 2020
Page 2 of 2
Mark Brooks, PE — Brooks Engineering (Electronic Copy)
Beth Buffington — Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Laserfche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND DEDICATED 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
Cervini Farms North Carolina, Inc.
Henderson County
FOR THE
construction only of a 7,010 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization
facility treating domestic wastewater for utilization in greenhouse hydroponic systems consisting of
a pump station with two 34 gallon per minute (GPM) grinder pumps; two (in series) 8,000 gallon septic
tanks with effluent filters; a 6,500 gallon flow equalization tank with two 30 GPM pumps; a 5,000 gallon
recirculation tank with two 42 GPM recirculation pumps serving two 2,865 gallon EZ Treat filter media
pods; a 5,000 gallon recirculation tank with two 42 GPM recirculation pumps serving two 2,865 gallon EZ
Treat filter media pods, and a 20 GPM alkalinity feed pump serving an EZ Treat calcite filter pod that
returns to the 6,500 flow equalization tank; a 1,500 disc filter pump tank with two 15 GPM pumps; two 1.5
inch (in) disc filtration systems with a backwash line return to first septic tank;; a turbidity meter; two
ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems each with four lamps; a 1,500 final pump tank with two 28 GPM
pumps; an effluent by-pass line return to first septic tank; a 35,827 gallon synthetically lined 5-day upset
pond; a flow meter; hydroponic tank level transducers to control flow between irrigation tanks and prevent
overflow; a backup 500 kilowatt (kW) generator (only 41 kW is required for the reclaimed water facility);
and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Cervini Farms WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received August 22, 2019, subsequent additional information received December 16, 2019, and
in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2025, and shall be subject to
the following conditions and limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
1. Prior to operation, the Permittee shall submit a permit modification providing verification of property
ownership or a lease to the property. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0201(e), property ownership
documentation shall be:
a. Legal documentation of ownership, such a deed;
b. An easement running with the land indicating the intended use of property; or
c. An agreement to lease the property that is written, notarized, and signed by both parties, indicating
the intended use of the property, accompanied by a plat or survey map.
The permit modification shall be sent to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B)]
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the permitted facility, the Permittee shall
submit an engineering certification from a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer certifying
that the permitted facility has-been constructed in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1, Administrative
Code Title 15A Subchapter 02U, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications. For
phased and partially certified facilities, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction approved under thiLpermit, and shall provide a final engineering certification upon ro'ect
completion. Mail the Engineering Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, or Non-Dischar e.Re ortsL]a.ncdenr. ov.
[15A NCAC 02T .0116(a)]
A gauge to monitor waste levels in the 5-day upset pond shall be installed prior to operation. Caution
shall be taken not to damage the integrity of any liner (if present) when installing a gauge. [ 15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)(B), 02U .0401(h)]
4. Prior to operation of the newly installed facilities, a Final Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be
submitted for review. The plan shall be sent to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 or Non-Dischar e.Re orts ncdenr. ov.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B), 02U .0801(a)]
5. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than July 4,
2025. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water facilities so there is no discharge
to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the
facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper
operation and maintenance, 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[15A NCAC 02U .0301]
4. Reclaimed water generation facilities producing Type 2 reclaimed water, as defined in 15A NCAC 02U
.0301(a), shall provide dual disinfection methods consisting of ultraviolet disinfection and chlorination,
or equivalent dual disinfection processes. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(i)]
5. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(b)]
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6. 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 as follows:
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Pantone 522 or
equivalent) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER -
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (Pantone 522 or equivalent) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated
every three feet or less;
b. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(Pantone 522 or equivalent) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT
DRINK". Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least
every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe; and
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of conve.yin reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in II.6.a. and II.6.b. 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.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(c)]
7. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by personnel authorized by the entity that operates the reclaimed water system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403(d)]
8. 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 that can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and
labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(e)]
9. There shall be no direct cross -connections between the 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)]
10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below
any water line if practicable. If 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(g), 02U .0403(h)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(i)]
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .04030)]
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13. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted February 14, 2020. The setbacks for
storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified on or after September 1, 2018 are as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 1001
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Each property line: 50 2
1 Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0701(a), 02U .0701(h), 02U .0701(i)]
b. The final effluent storage units were originally permitted February 14, 2020. The setbacks for final
effluent storage units originally permitted or modified on or after September 1, 2018 are as follows
(all distances in feet):
i. Each private or public water supply source: 100
ii. Surface waters: 50
iii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Each property line for final effluent storage units constructed on or after June 18, 50 1
2011:
1 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0701(b), 02U .0701(h), 02U .0701(i)]
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as a non -discharge system. [ 15A NCAC
02U .0101]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include:
a. A description of the operation of the system in detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the operations are to be conducted;
b. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
c. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and
d. Spill control provisions that include response to upsets and bypasses, including control,
containment, and remediation, and contact information for personnel, emergency responders, and
regulatory agencies;
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(a)]
3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T
.0117]
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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)]
5. Only reclaimed water generated from the Cervini Farms WWTP shall be irrigated on the sites listed in
Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0141]
6. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the utilization area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(e)]
7. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and storage facilities. [15A
NCAC 02U .0402(e)]
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(a)(2)]
9. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [ 15A NCAC
02T A 100, 02U .0802].
10. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(g)]
11. The Permittee shall provide a water -tight seal on all treatment and storage units, or provide two feet
protection from the 100-year flood plain elevation. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0402(i)]
12. Freeboard in the 35,827 gallon synthetically lined 5-day upset pond shall not be less than two feet at
any time. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0401(h)]
13. A gauge to monitor water levels in the 35,827 gallon synthetically lined 5-day upset pond shall be _
provided. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings, at inch or tenth of a foot
increments, indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid level at the top ofthe temporary liquid
storage volume; minimum liquid level at. the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume; and the
lowest point on top of the dam. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(f)]
14. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all berms, pipe runs, erosion
control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to
maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment). Trees, shrubs, and
other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen
embankments shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(g)]
15. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
16. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units shall
be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall
be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(d)]
17. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count and flow shall be provided
prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(b)]
18. If turbidity exceeds 5 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
routed to the five day upset 5-day upset pond until the problems associated with the reclaimed water
generation system have been corrected. The water in the five day upset 5-day upset pond shall be
pumped back to the treatment plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset 5-day
upset pond prior to utilization. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(d)]
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19. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its 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(a)(2)]
20. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users and its 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
21. Reclaimed water meeting the standards defined for Type 2 in 15A NCAC 02U .0301(a) shall be used
for only indirect contact irrigation on food chain crops that will not be peeled, skinned, cooked or
otherwise thermally processed prior to consumption. [15A NCAC 02U .1401(a)(4)]
22. The use of reclaimed water for direct contact irrigation of any food chain crop that will not be peeled,
skinned, cooked or otherwise thermally processed prior to consumption is prohibited. [15A NCAC
02U .1401(a)(3)]
23. Food chain crops irrigated by direct contact with reclaimed water shall not be harvested within 24 hours
of irrigation. [ 15A NCAC 02U .1401(f)(1)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division -certified laboratory shall conduct all analyses for the required effluent, groundwater, and
surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR. Facilities with a permitted flow less than 10,000 GPD may estimate their
flow from water usage records provided the water source is metered. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k), 02T
.0108(c)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the generated reclaimed water at the frequencies and locations for the
parameters specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 35,827 gallon synthetically lined
5-day upset pond shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot and recorded weekly. Weekly
freeboard records shall be maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon
request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
6. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for
each PPI and three copies of all operation records (as specified in Condition IV.5.) on Form NDAR-1
shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no activities occurred during the
monitoring month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)]
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7. The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. This record shall
include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02U .0802(b)]
8. A maintenance log shall be kept at this facility. This log shall be maintained for five years, and shall
be made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration;
b. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
c. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
d. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
e. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
f. Record of all discharges of reclaimed water to surface waters or the land surface, including the date
of occurrence, estimated volume, and corrective action taken.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(h)]
9. The Permittee shall maintain an annual inventory record of commercial agricultural operations using
reclaimed water to irrigate food chain crops. At a minimum, this record shall include:
a. Name, owner, address, and telephone number of the agricultural operation;
b. A list of crop types irrigated with reclaimed water;
c. Type of irrigation method used; and
d. Approximate area being irrigated on which food chain crops are grown.
[15A NCAC 02U .140l(f)]
10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], within
24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
d. 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.81 but do not require Regional Office notification.
e. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Asheville Regional Office within five days
of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure
the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the
environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection
log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years
from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [ 15A
NCAC 02U .0801(h), 02U .0801(i)]
3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted
herein at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized
representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.l(d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-
215.1(0)]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)]
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8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02U;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
i. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.613, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)]
Permit issued this the 14' day of February 2020
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0041136
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Permit No. WQ0041136 Reclaimed Water Generation and Dedicated Utilization System
Cervini Farms North Carolina, Inc. February 14, 2020
Cervini Farms WWTP Henderson County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
1, , as a duly licensed North Carolina Professional
Engineer, having ❑ periodically / ❑ fully observed the construction of the permitted facilities, do hereby
state to the best of my abilities that the facility was constructed in compliance with G.S. 143-215.1,
Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 02U, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and
specifications.
Documentation of any variation to this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications, is in the
attached as -built drawings.
Description of variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
I Firm Name I Firm No. I
Address
City I State i Zip Code
Telephone 1 Email _ _ _ _ I Seal, Signature, and Date I
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
NON -DISCHARGE BRANCH
By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special Delively
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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