WQ0017791_Final Permit_20200427

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DAM£L SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 27, 2020
MICHAEL P. WAGNER — PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR
CITY OF GOLDSBORO
POST OFFICE DRAWER A
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27533-9701
Subject: Permit No. WQ0017791
Goldsboro WRF Reclaimed
Water Project
Reclaimed Water Generation,
Distribution, Conjunctive
Utilization, and Bulk
Distribution System
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Wagner:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received November 14, 2019, and subsequent
additional information received February 14, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017791
dated April 27, 2020, to the City of Goldsboro for the continued operation of the subject reclaimed water
generation and conjunctive utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective
on June 1, 2020 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit).
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2020 through January 31, 2026, shall void Permit No.
WQ0017791 issued February 18, 2015, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The
Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than August 4, 2025.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed 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.
The Division has removed the following permit condition since the last permit issuance dated
February 18, 2015:
➢ Old Condition IV.3. — This condition has been removed.
➢ Old Condition VL2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable.
➢ Attachment A — The requirement to sample for Flow (50050), Nitrite plus Nitrate (00630),
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (00625), Total Nitrogen (00600), pH (00400), and Total Phosphorus
(00665) have been removed.
D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Mr. Michael P. Wagner
April 27, 2020
Page 2 of 3
2015:
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated February 18,
➢ Condition I1.13. — This condition requires that reclaimed water distribution lines be located at
least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line if practicable.
➢ Condition 11.14. — This condition requires that reclaimed water distribution lines 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.
➢ Condition 11.15. — This condition requires that reclaimed water distribution lines meet the
separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305.
➢ Condition 11.19. — This condition requires that 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 Wayne County Register of
Deeds an easement running with the land.
➢ Condition IL20. — Setbacks have changed to reflect rules in place at the time of permitting.
➢ Condition IIL4. — This condition requires that 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.
➢ Condition IIL8. — This condition requires that irrigation equipment be tested and calibrated
once per permit cycle.
➢ Condition 111.10. — This condition requires that the Permittee not allow vehicles or heavy
machinery on the irrigation area, except during equipment installation or maintenance
activities.
➢ Condition IIL 11. — This condition requires that the Permittee prohibit public access to the
wastewater treatment and storage facilities.
➢ Condition 111.13. — This condition requires that the Permittee dispose or utilize generated
residuals in a Division -approved manner.
➢ Condition IIL 14. — This condition requires that the Permittee not divert or bypass untreated or
partially treated reclaimed water from the subject facilities unless diverted to an alternate
treatment or collection system.
➢ Condition IIL 15. — This condition requires that a protective vegetative cover 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.
➢ Condition 111.16. — This condition requires that metering equipment be tested and calibrated
annually.

Mr. Michael P. Wagner
April 27, 2020
Page 3 of 3
➢ Condition 111.17. — This condition requires that an automatically activated standby power
source or other means to prevent improperly treated wastewater from entering the storage,
distribution, or utilization system be provided.
➢ Condition IIL 18. —This condition requires that continuous online monitoring and recording for
turbidity or particle count and flow be provided prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of
reclaimed water.
➢ Condition IV.7. — This condition requires that the Permittee maintain a record of all residuals
removed from this facility.
➢ Condition IV.9. — This condition requires that the Permittee develop and maintain a routine
review and inspection program for offsite users of conjunctive reclaimed water.
➢ Attachment A — Effluent parameters have changed.
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.mondaykncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
z
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Wayne County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION, CONJUNCTIVE UTILIZATION,
AND BULK DISTRIBUTION 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
City of Goldsboro
Wayne County
FOR THE
continued operation of a reclaimed water generation, distribution, and conjunctive utilization facility
consisting of
approximately 4,900 linear feet (LF) of 24-inch and approximately 4,300 FL of 12-inch reclaimed water
distribution mains; a reuse influent valve vault, a 300,000 gallon covered reclaimed water storage tank with
audible/visual high-water alarms; a reclaimed water pump station; and all associated piping, valves,
controls, and appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a reclaimed water bulk distribution system extension consisting of -
Fill Station
Location
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Wastewater
City of
1
Treatment
Goldsboro
Wayne
35.33530
-77.99890
Plant
and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Goldsboro WRF Reclaimed Water Project, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters,
pursuant to the application received November 14, 2019, subsequent additional information received
February 14, 2020, and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part
of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2020 through January 31, 2026, shall void Permit No.
WQ0017791 issued February 18, 2015, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than August 4,
2025. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
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IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water generation, distribution,
conjunctive utilization, and bulk distribution 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, distribution, utilization, and bulk
distribution facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water distribution, utilization, and bulk distribution
activities. [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 shall only be utilized at the sites and for the activities specified in Attachment B. [15A
NCAC 02U .0401(g)]
5. Bulk distributed reclaimed water shall only be utilized in accordance with the approved uses specified
in Attachment D. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
6. The conjunctive utilization of reclaimed water permitted herein in no way negates, precludes, or
invalidates Permit No. NC0023949. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
7. The Permittee shall connect the irrigation system at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course to a rain or
moisture sensor designed to prevent irrigation during precipitation events or wet conditions. [15A
NCAC 02U .0401(k)]
8. 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)]
9. 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 convey reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in IL9.a. and IL9.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)]
10. 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)]
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11. 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)]
12. 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)]
13. 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)]
14. 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)]
15. 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)]
16. Reclaimed water irrigation fields permitted prior to September 1, 2006 have compliance and review
boundaries established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or
beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -approved relocation of the
compliance boundary shall be noted in Attachment B. Multiple contiguous properties under common
ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a single property with regard
to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106, 02T .0105(h), 02H
.0219(k)(1)(C)(1)(III), G.S. 143-215.1(1), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
17. 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 (i.e., parcel subdivision). [ 15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)]
18. 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]
19. 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 Wayne
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)]
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20. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The Farm reclaimed water irrigation sites were originally permitted July 13, 2001 and the
Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course reclaimed water irrigation sites were originally permitted
August 19, 2003. The setbacks for irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from June 1,
1996 to August 31, 2006 are as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters classified SA:
100
ii. Surface waters not classified SA:
25
iii. Each water supply well:
100
iv. Each non -potable well:
10
v. Each swimming pool:
25
[15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)]
b. The storage unit (300,00 gallon storage tank) was originally permitted July 13, 2001. The setbacks
for storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from June 1, 1996 to August 31,
2006 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: 50 1
v. Nitrification field: 20
' 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 02H .02190)(5)]
c. The bulk fill station was originally permitted December 20, 2007. The setbacks for storage and
treatment units originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to June 17, 2011 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
' 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 02T .0912(a)]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -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. A sampling and monitoring plan to evaluate quality of reclaimed water within the distribution and
bulk distribution system to provide quality assurance at the time of reuse, and specify actions to be
taken in response to unsatisfactory monitoring results;
d. A map of all reclaimed water distribution lines;
e. A map of all reclaimed water bulk distribution points;
f. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment;
g. 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;
h. Approval procedures for bulk distribution users;
i. Operational requirements for bulk distribution users; and
J. A description of how compliance with reclaimed water quality standards will be ensured the time
of use if bulk distributed reclaimed water is stored for greater than 72 hours prior to use.
[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]
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. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal,
allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0801(b)]
6. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(c)]
7. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a
condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(k)]
8. Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
9. Only reclaimed water generated from the Goldsboro WRF Reclaimed Water Project shall be utilized at
the sites and for the activities specified in Attachment B, and conveyed in the reclaimed water
distribution facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02U .0101]
10. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(e)]
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11. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and storage facilities. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
12. 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)]
13. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [15A NCAC
02T .1100, 02U .0802].
14. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A)]
15. 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)]
16. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
17. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided. [ 15A NCAC
02U .0401(d)]
18. 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)]
19. If turbidity exceeds 10 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
prohibited from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system, and shall be disposed of in
accordance with Permit No. NCO023949 until the reclaimed water standards are met at the generating
facility. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(c)]
20. 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)]
21. 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)]
22. Bulk distributed reclaimed water used for activities other than irrigation shall not be used in a manner
that causes exposure to aerosols. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(b)(6)]
23. Bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses.
[15A NCAC 02U .0501(c)]
24. Tank trucks and other equipment used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall be identified
with advisory signs stating that they contain reclaimed water that is not intended for drinking. [15A
NCAC 02U .0601(a)]
25. Tank trucks used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be used to transport potable
water. [15A NCAC 02U .0601(b)]
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26. Tank trucks used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be filled through on -board
piping or removable hoses that may subsequently be used to fill potable water tanks. [15A NCAC 02U
.0601(c)]
27. The Permittee shall develop and maintain an education and approval program for those accepting bulk
distributed reclaimed water. Educational materials shall instruct those accepting bulk distributed
reclaimed water about its proper use in accordance with Subchapter 02U and those approved activities
in Attachment D. [15A NCAC 02U .0601(d)]
28. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a record keeping program for the bulk distribution of
reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0601(e)]
29. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program of those accepting
bulk distributed reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0601(f)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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]
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)]
4. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed and
shall include the following information:
a. Date reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each site specified in Attachment B (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) under
parameter WQO1 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total volume of
reclaimed water distributed for that month. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking the amount of reclaimed water bulk distributed to each
user and shall include the following information:
a. Date and time of bulk distribution event;
b. Name of receiver or town -issued bulk fill certification number;
c. Intended use of the bulk distributed reclaimed water;
d. Volume of reclaimed water per each bulk distribution event; and
e. Monthly total volume of reclaimed water bulk distributed.
Monthly tracking records for all users shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR. This value shall
represent the total volume of reclaimed water bulk distributed to all users for that month. [ 15A NCAC
02T .0108(c)]
6. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3., IVA., and IV.S.) on Form NDMR
for each PPI 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 irrigation equipment calibration;
c. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
e. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
f. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
g. 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 develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program for offsite users of
conjunctive reclaimed water. An inspection log shall be maintained for five years, and shall be made
available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user sites; and
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control,
etc.).
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Washington 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 rendering the reclaimed water distribution or bulk distribution facilities incapable of
adequately conveying the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures, line blockages or
breaks, etc.).
d. Any failure resulting in a discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
e. 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.g. but do not require Regional Office notification.
f. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
g. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
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 Washington 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)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation, distribution, utilization, and bulk distribution facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation, distribution, utilization, and bulk
distribution 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)]
Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation, distribution, utilization, and bulk
distribution 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)]
4. The Permittee shall inspect the utilization sites of all reclaimed water users who obtain more than
10,000 gallons per day of bulk distributed reclaimed water. Permittee inspection of these bulk
distribution reclaimed water utilization sites shall need to exceed one inspection per quarter. The
Permittee shall maintain records of these inspections for five years, and shall make them available to
the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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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. 143-215.1(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 Penmittee 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(d3)]
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)]
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]
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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. 143-215.6B, 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 27 h day of April 2020
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0017791
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001- Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0017791 Version: 4.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Daily Minimum
Mean
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
80082
BOD, Carbonaceous 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10
15
5 x Week 1,
Composite
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
Continuous
Recorder
31616
Coliform, Fecal
#/100 mL
14
25
2 x Month 2,4
Grab
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4
6
5 x Week 1, 2
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5
10
5 x Week 1, 2
Composite
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous 5
Recorder
1. The monitoring requirements (i.e., measurement frequency and sample type) have been aligned with those requirements in Permit No. NC0023949.
2. Daily maximum values shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
3. Residual Chlorine is continuously monitored at the Reclaimed Water Storage Tank.
4. Fecal coliform samples are collected from effluent at the Reclaimed Water Storage Tank.
5. Reported daily maximum turbidity shall the maximum daily reading of turbidity for days in which reclaimed water is distributed.
PPI 002 - Distributed Reclaimed Water
EFFLUENT 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
Monthly
Estimate
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED CONJUNCTIVE SITES AND USES
City of Goldsboro - Goldsboro WRF Reclaimed Water Project
Permit Number: WQ0017791 Version: 4.0
Site
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Approved Use
Net Acreage
Parameter
Rate
Units
Farm- Zone 1
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.356435'
-77.993426'
Irrigation
4
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.3
in/hr
Farm - Zone 2
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.354915'
-77.995480'
Irrigation
72
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.5
in/hr
Farm - Zone 3
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.350851 °
-77.994586'
Irrigation
15
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.75
in/hr
Subtotal
91
Golf Course - Zone 1
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.3624'
-77.9987°
Irrigation
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
Varies 1
in/hr
Golf Course - Zone 2
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.3624'
-77.9987°
Irrigation
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
Varies z
in/hr
Golf Course - Zone 3
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.3624'
-77.9987°
Irrigation
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
Varies s
in/hr
Golf Course - Zone 4
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
35.3624'
-77.9987'
Irrigation
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
Varies 4
in/hr
Subtotal
111.16
Total
202.16
1. March -April 0.3 in/hr, May -August 0.3 in/hr, September -November 15 0.3 in/hr, November 16-February 0.2 in/hr
2. March -April 0.2 in/hr, May -August 0.2 in/hr, September -November 15 0.2 in/hr, November 16-February 0.1 in/hr
3. March -April 0.3 in/hr, May -August 0.4 in/hr, September -November 15 0.3 in/hr, November 16-February 0.2 in/hr
4. March -April 0.6 in/hr, May -August 0.8 in/hr, September -November 15 0.6 in/hr, November 16-February 0.5 in/hr
5. Utilization records for these sites are not required to be reported on Form NDAR-1.
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ATTACHMENT D — APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER BULK DISTRIBUTION USES
City of Goldsboro — Goldsboro WRF Reclaimed Water Project
Permit Number: WQ0017791 Version: 4.0
APPROVED PERMITTEE USES r
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
Firefighting and fire extinguishing
Must meet Public Water Supply requirements per 15A NCAC 18C .0100 - .2200
Reclaimed water distribution line flushing and pressure testing
Provided the water is returned to the sanitary sewer, or used for other approved reclaimed water
uses after testing.
Vehicle and equipment washing
Provided that no ponding or run-off of the reclaimed water occurs.
1. All employees shall complete educational training prior to utilizing bulk distributed reclaimed water.
APPROVED USES FOR BULK DISTRIBUTED RECLAIMED WATER RECIPIENTS 2
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
Concrete cutting
Decorative ponds and fountains that drain to sanitary sewer systems
Hydro -seeding and fertilizer mixing
Industrial and commercial cooling water or boiler blow down water
Provided that cooling water or boiler blow down water is disposed of according to any necessary
disposal permit.
Industrial and commercial fire prevention systems where there are separate non -potable
plumbing lines
Irrigation of public and private landscapes and turf
Make-up water for brine slurry or similar
Brine slurry to be applied to roads to prevent freezing.
Irrigation of food chain crops
Provided that all conditions of 15A NCAC 02U .1401 are met.
Make-up water for preparation of pesticide solutions or similar
Use of reclaimed water does not exempt user from meeting the use and disposal requirements of
the created solution.
Non -potable processes such as asphalt reclamation, concrete production and compost
production
Must meet compost permit requirements.
Sewer cleaning
Soil compaction and dust suppression
May include irrigation to clay or synthetic clay tennis courts, or similar.
Street sweeping and washing
Subsurface Directional Boring
Does not include borings into bedrock or installation of any wells subject to 15A NCAC 02C -
Well Construction Regulations.
Vehicle washing and power washing
Provided that dual disinfection with UV and chlorination is provided, and that no ponding or run-
off of the reclaimed water occurs.
2. All recipients of bulk distributed reclaimed water users shall complete educational training and be Permittee-certified prior to receiving reclaimed water.
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