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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0041029_Final Permit_20200507ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANI£L SMITH Director JOHN POTEAT — UTILITIES DIRECTOR TOWN OF PITTSBORO POST OFFICE BOX 759 PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27312 Dear Mr. Poteat: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality May 7, 2020 Subject: Permit No. WQ0041029 Chatham Park — Thompson Street Subdivision Reclaimed Water Distribution Chatham County In accordance with your permit minor modification request received February 10, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0041029 dated May 7, 2020, to the Town of Pittsboro for the construction and operation of the subject reclaimed water distribution facilities. The following modifications to the subject permit are as follows: The permit has been changed from construction only to construction and operation. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0041029 issued September 19, 2019, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein. The Division has removed the following permit condition since the last permit issuance dated September 19, 2019: ➢ Old Condition L2. — This condition has been removed. 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 Ranveer Katyal at (919) 707-3661 or ranveer.k&al&ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources 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 N11H fH (:Ai(1!.INA � 0­O'torenwm—talQ"I 919,707.9000 Mr. John Poteat May 7, 2020 Page 2 of 2 cc: Chatham County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION 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 Town of Pittsboro Chatham County FOR THE construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution system extension consisting of: 4,627 linear feet (LF) of 4-inch PVC reclaimed water distribution line; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Chatham Park — Thompson Street Subdivision RWDL, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 10, 2020, 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 until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0041029 issued September 19, 2019, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the permitted distribution facilities, the Permittee shall submit an engineering certification from a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facilities have 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 this permit, and shall provide a final engineering certification upon project completion. Mail the Engineering Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, or Non-Discharge.Reports&ncdenr.gov. [15A NCAC 02T .0116(a)] 2. Operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities shall be contingent upon construction and operation of permitted reclaimed water distribution lines immediately upstream and downstream of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein. Specifications for future upstream and downstream reclaimed water distribution lines shall include quality assurance testing procedures, which shall be adhered to prior to operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein. [G.S. 143-215.1] WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 1 of 6 IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water 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 distribution facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water distribution. [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. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to interrupt service of existing utilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)] 4. 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)] 5. 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 IL5.a. and IL5.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)] 6. 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)] 7. 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)] 8. 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)] 9. 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(h)] WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 2 of 6 10. 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(i)] 11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .04030)] 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 sampling and monitoring plan to evaluate quality of reclaimed water within the distribution system to provide quality assurance at the time of reuse, and specify actions to be taken in response to unsatisfactory monitoring results; c. A map of all reclaimed water distribution lines; d. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system; e. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and f. 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)] Only reclaimed water generated from Chatham Park Decentralized WRRF (Permit No. WQ0039375) shall be conveyed in the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02U .0101] 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. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-4200, within 24 hours of first knowledge of the following: a. Any failure rendering the reclaimed water distribution facilities incapable of adequately conveying the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures, line blockages or breaks, etc.). b. Any failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters. c. Any discharge to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. The Permittee shall document discharges less than 5,000 gallons to land surface, but do not require Regional Office notification. Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. All noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Raleigh 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)] WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 3 of 6 V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)] 2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water 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(1)] Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water 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)] 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 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(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)] WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 4 of 6 7. 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; or d. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina Administrative Code or General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] Permit issued this the 7 h day of May 2020 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0041029 WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 5 of 6 Permit No. WQ0041029 Reclaimed Water Distribution Town of Pittsboro May 7, 2020 Chatham Park — Thompson Street Subdivision Chatham County ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, , 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 Firm Name Firm No. Address City JL State Zip Code Telephone Email Seal, Signature, and Date 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 DelivM 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0041029 Version 1.1 Shell Version 200201 Page 6 of 6 Legend Figure 01: Chatham Park -1 hompson StreetMAIM g WQOo41a29 Chatham Park Project Thompson St Thompson Street RWDL -.A }. r ,g � • •-�z ��_--=_ram �, Easements as Recorded in Plat --- ' :y� ' ' Book Plat Book 02109 - 0254 - � �0267. For further documentation - ' see Deed Book 02079 Page 0538 - 0547. 1 . 7 t.