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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen.11. Sullins
Governor Director
February 10, 2011
Charles W. Archerd
Ridgefieldlnve.straeats.- LLC
P.O Box 5411 -
Asheville, NC 28813
Subject: Permit Rescission
UIC Permit No. WI0100137
5QW Geothermal Injection Well
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Archerd:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject Type 5QW Geothermal Injection Well Permit
located at 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. Staff from the Asheville Regional Office has confirmed
that this well was never installed or is no longer being used for injection, and a permit is no longer required.
Therefore, in accordance with your request, Underground Injection Control (UIC) Permit WI0100137 is
rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future, you wish to operate a Type 5QW geothermal heat pump injection system, you must first submit
a Notification of Intent to Construi t a 5QW Geothermal Well, Operating a geothermal heat pump injection
system without a valid permit may result in the assessment of civil penalties and/or the use of other enforcement
mechanisms available to the state.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to call Michael Rogers at (919)
715-6166.
Sincerely,
Ell M�2_1
Coleen H. Sullins
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Buncombe County Lnvironaiental Bealth Dept.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh; North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: 919.733-3221 1 FAX 1: 919-71M588; FAX 2: 919-715-6048 1 Customer Service: 1-677-03-6748 NortliCarohiia
Internet: www.navaterguality,orp
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Ridgefield E vestments, LLC
PO Box 5411
Asheville, NC 28813
January 18, 2011
Mr. Jonathan Stepp
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NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
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Dear Mr. Stepp: /��"' �— ;ye of.
Please cancel the permit # WI0100137 as we will not be hataliiiig this system.
Sincerel
Charles W. Archerd
Marmger
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Rogers, Michael
From:
Stepp, Jonathan
Sent:
Tuesday, FebruaryO8, 2011 2:51 PM
To:
Rogers, Michael
cc:
Davidson, Landon
Subject
W 10 100 137 rescission letter (Archard)
Attachments:
W 10100137—R—Letter.pdf
Michael,
I just received the rescission letter, please find it attached.
Thanks,
Jonathan
Jonathan Ste pp—JonathanSteprl(-ncdenr.gov
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality -Aquifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
5wannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: 828-296-4500
Fax: 828-299-7043
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and,
'therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
Central Fiies: AP$ SWP
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Permit Number WIOIOO137
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Project Type
Ground Water
Active New Project
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Injection Water Only GSHP Well System t50W j
1.00 Individual
Primary Reviewer
michael.rogers
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facility Name
Ridgefield investments, LLC
Location Address
200 Ridgefield Ct
Asheville
Owner
NC 28806
Permit Contact Affiliation
Steven ❑eweese
Driller Well
PO Box 5411
Asheville NC 28813
Major/Minor Region
Minor Asheville
County
Buncombe
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Owner Type
Individual
Charles W Archerd
Owner Affiliation
Charles W. Archerd
Manager
PO Box 5411
Asheville NC 28813
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
01/12/11 12109/10
01/12/11 01/12/11
Renulated Activities
Heat Pump Injection
Outfall Pit,._,
Weterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbesin
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Ridgefield Investments, LLC
Artn. Charles W. Archerd. Manager
P.G. Box 5411
Asheville, NC 28813
COleen H. Sullins
Director
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Natural Resources
Subject. Acknowledgement of Intent to Construct Type 5QW Injection Well System
Permit No. W10100137
200 Ridgefieid Court
Asheville, NC 28806
Dear Mr. Archerd:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On 12/09/2010, the Aquifer Protection Section (APS) received notification of your intent to construct a closed -loop water-onl\
2cothermal injection well system for the operation of a ground -source heat pump located at the address referenced above. An
individual permit is not required for the construction and operation of this type of geothermal miection well system as long as the
following conditions are met:
The injection well system contains only potable water,
The injection well system is constructed in accordance with well construction standards specified in North
Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Section 2C Subchapter .D213, and
The required norif cation form and associated maps have been completely and accurately subrnirted.
Failure to comply with all of these conditions constitutes a violation of the North Carolina Well Construction Act and North Carolina
Administrative Code Title 15A Section 2C Subchapter .0211(u)(2). Additionally, you should contact the Buncombe County Health
Deparmtent as they may have additional requirements for this type of system. Noncompliance with applicable state, county, or
municipal rules and regulations may result in the assessment of civil penalties.
Please contact Mike Rogers at (919) 713-6166 or Mi_cheel.R9 era a ncdenr.=ov 1Fyolve any questions.
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for Debra a s
Supervisor
cc.: Asheville Regional Omce - APS
APS Central Files - Permit No. W10100137
Buncombe County Health Dept.
Steve-DeWeese, Vice President (GeoTherm Loop Services, Inc., P.O. Box 5411, Asheville, NC 28813)
Duane Gentry (Gentry Heating, Inc., 100 Buckeye Cove Access Rd., Swananoa, NC 28778)
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
I -ovation: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phoney 919-733.3221 � FAX 1: 919.715-05M: FAX Z 919.715-60481 Customer Service 1-877-623.6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: mjrrw TimateraLdilY.ng
An Equal Opportunity I AtfirmatiYe Acnan Emptoyer Na ally
NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT A CLOSED -LOOP GEOTHERMAL
WATER -ONLY INJECTION WELL SYSTEM
TYPE 5QW WELLS s o
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In Accordance With the Provisions ofNCAC Title IBA 02C.0200
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Print or type the required information and mail to address on the back page. _
DATE: December 1. , 2010
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Well Type Confirmation: Does the proposed system circulate potable water ❑nl% (no additives)riti
continuous piping that completely isolates the Boid from the environment (i.e.
closed -loon)?
Yes X Continue completing this form.
No Do Not complete this form. Complete other UIC application forms for installing
either a 5A7 Nell (open -loop \veli injectin.g potable water into the aquifer) or a 5QM well (closed -
loop well containing additives such as R-22, ethanol, or otlier antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors).
A_ PROPERTY OWN ER(S)lAPPLICANT(S)
List each Property Owner iisted on property deed (if owned by a bus mess or government agency, state name of
entity and a representative wlauthority for signature): Ridgefield Investments. LLC
Charles W. Archerd_ Manager
(1) Mailing Address: PO Box 5411
City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code:28813 County: Buncombe
Home/Office Tele No.: 828 277-2772 Cell No.: NA
Email Address: a a:arch_erdbell,com_ Website: _ na
(2) Physical Address of Well Site (if different than above): 200 Ridgefield Court
City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28806 County: Buncombe
Home/Office Tele No.: 828-277-2772 Cell No._ NA
B. AUTHORIZED AGENT OF OWNER, IF ANY (if the Permit Applicant does not own the subject property,
attach a letter from the property owner authorizing Agent to install and operate UIC well)
Company Name:
Contact Person: EMAIL Address:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
Office TeIe No.: CeII No.:
Website Address of Company, if any:
GPU/UIC 5QW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008) Page I
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WELL DRILLER INFORMATION
Company Name:, GeoTherm Loor Services. Inc.
Well Driller Contractor's Name: Edward Barker Jordan
NC Contractor Certification No,: 3172
Contact Person: Steve DeWeese, Vice President EMAIL Address: sieve ii geothermservices.com
Address: PO Box 5411
City: Asheville Zip Code: 28813 _ County: Buncombe
Office Tele No.: 828-277-7009 Cell No.: 828-712-1689
HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (if different than driller)
Company Name:Gentry Heaggg, Inc.
Contact Person: Duane Gentry EMAIL Address: duane gentry heatinuinc.com
Address: 100 Buckeye Cove Access Road
City: Swananoa. NC Zip Cade: 28778 County: Buncombe
Office Tele No,: 828-274-2520 Cell No.: 828-552-1421
STATUS OF APPLICANT
Private: Federal: Commercial: X
State: Municipal: Native American Lands:
INJECTION PROCEDURE (briefly describe how the injection well(s) will be used)
Closed loons for �r_-�ouud source heat exchanger
G. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA
(1) Proposed date to be constructed: 12/6/10 to 1/31/1
Number of borings: 28
Approximate depth of each boring (feet): 200'
(2) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc); HDPE
(3) Well casing. Is the well(s) cased? (check either (a.) Yes or (b.) No below)
(a) Yes if yes, then provide casing information below
Type: galvanized steel black steel plastic other (specify)
Casing depth: From to feet (reference to land surface)
Casing extends to above ground inches
(b) No X
(4) Grout Info (material surrounding well casing and/or piping):
(a) Grout type: Neat Cement Bentonite X Other (specify)
(b) Grout placement: Pumping X Pressure Other
(c) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from 0' to 200' (feet)
If well has casing, indicate grout depth: from to (feet)
GPUXIC 5QW NotiFiication oFIntent Form (Revised 812008) Page 2
H. INJECTION -RELATED EQUIPMENT
Attach a diagram showing the engineering layout or proposed modification of the injection equipment and exterior
piping/tabing associated with the injection operation. The manufacturer's brochure may provide supplementary
information.
I. LOCATION OF WELL(S)
Attach two copies of maps showing the following information:
(1) Include a Site Map (can be drawn) showing: buildings, property lines, surface water bodies, potential
sources of groundwater contamination and the orientation of and distances between the proposed well(s) and
any existing well(s) or waste disposal facilities such as septic tanks or drain fields located within 200 feet of
the geothermal heat pump well system. Label all features clearly and include a north arrow.
(2) The Site Map must snow the subject property in relation to the surrounding area by using at least two fixed
reference points such as roads, streams, and/or highway intersections.
J. CERTIFICATION
Note: This Permit Application must be signed by each person appearing on the
recorded legal property deed,
"I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information
submitted in this document and all attachments thereto and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals
immediately responsible for obtaining said information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment, for submitting
false information. 1 agree to construct, operate, maintain, repair, and if applicable, abandon the injection well and
all related appurtenances in accordance with the appry}ns spec cations and nditions of the Permit."
`signature of Property Owner/Applicant
Charles W. Archerd, Manager
Print or Type Full Name and title
Signature of Property Owner/Applicant
Print or Type Full Name and title
Signature of Authorized Agent, if any
Print or Type Full Name and title
Please return two copies of the completed Application package to:
North Carolina DENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section-LTIC Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Telephone (919) 733-3221
GPWUIC 5QW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008) Page 3
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT A CLOSED -LOOP GEOTHERMAL
WATER -ONLY INJECTION WELL SYSTEM
TYPE 5[ 3W WELL(S)
In Accordance With the Provisions of NCAC Title 15A 02C.0200
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Print or type the required information and mail to address on the back page.
DATE: December 1. , 201.0
A.
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Well Type Confirmation: Does the proposed system circulate potable water only (no additives) in
continuous piping that completely isolates the fluid from the environment (i.e.
closed -loop)?
Yes X Continue completing this form.
No Do Not complete this form. Complete other UIC application forms for installing
either a 5A7 well (open -loop well in'ectin potable water into the aquifer) or a 5QM well (closed -
loop well containing additives such as R-222, ethanol, or other antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors).
PROPERTY OWNERS)IAPPLICANT(S)
List each Property Owner listed on property deed (if owned by a business or government agency, state name of
entity and a representative wlauthority for signature): Ridgefield Investments. LLC
Charles-W. Archerd. Manmer _
(2)
Mailing Address: PO Box 5411
City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28813 County: Buncombe _
Home/Office Tele No.. 828-277-2772 Cell No.: NA
Email Address: ca•�-varcherdbell.com Website: na
Physical Address of Well Site (if different than above): 200 Rid,_,efield Court
City: Asheville State: NC Zip Code: 28806 County: Buncombe
Home/Office Tele No.: 828-277-2772 Cell No.: NA
AUTHORIZED AGENT OF OWNER, IF ANY (if the Permit Applicant does not own the subject property,
attach a letter from the property owner authorizing Agent to install and operate UIC well)
Company Name'
Contact Person:
Address:
City:
Office Tele No.:
State:
Website Address of Company, if any:,
Zip Code:
Address:
bounty:
GPLTIUIC 5QW Nob ication of Intent Farm (Revised 8/2008) Page 1
C.
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E.
WELL DRILLER INFORMATION
Company Name:. GeoTherm Loor,Serv_ices. Inc.
Well Driller Contractor's Name: Edward Barker Jordon
NC Contractor Cerlifscation No,: 3172
Contact Person: Steve DeWeese, Vice President EMAIL Address: steveftj,.�eothermseryices.com
Address; PO Box 5411
City: Asheville Zip Code: 28813 County: Buncombe
Office Tele No.: 828-277-7009 Cell No.: 828-712-1689
HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR rgFORMATION (if different than driller)
Company Name:GentU Heating— Inc.
Contact Person: Duane Gentry EMAIL Address: duane_im entr�_heatinginc,com
Address: 100 Bucke%-e Cove Access Road
City: Swananoa, NC Zip Code: 28778 County: Buncombe
Office Tele No,: 828-274-2520 Cell No.: 828-552-1421
STATUS OF APPLICANT
Private: Federal: Commercial: X
State; Municipal: Native American Lands:
INN ECTION PROC EDURE (briefly describe how the injection well(s) will be used)
Closed loops for ground source heat exchanger
G. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA
t 1) Proposed date to be constructed; IV6110 to 1131/11 Number of borings: 23
Approximate depth of each boring (feet): 200'
(2) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc): HDPE
(3) Well casing. Is the wall(s) cased? (cheek either (a.) Yes or (b,) No below)
(a) Yes if yes, then provide casing information below
Type; _galvanized steel black steel�lastic other (specify)
Casing depth: From to feet (reference to land surface)
Casing extends to above ground inches
(b) No X
(4) Grout Info (material surrounding well casing and/or piping):
(a) Grout type: Neat Cement Bentonite X
(b) Grout placement: Pumping X Pressure
(c) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from
If well has casing, indicate grout depth: from
GPU/UIC SQW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 8/2008)
Other (specify)
Other
0' to 200' ((feet)
to (feet}
Page 2
H. INJECTION -RELATED EQUIPMENT
Attach a diagram showing the engineering layout or proposed modification of the injection equipment and exterior
pipingltubing associated with the injection operation. The manufacturer's brochure may provide supplementary
information.
1, LOCATION OF WELL(S)
Attach two copies of maps showing the following information:
(1) Include a Site Map (can be drawn) showing: buildings, property lines, surface water bodies, potential
sources of groundwater contamination and the orientation of and distances between the proposed weIl(s) and
any existing well(s) or waste disposal facilities such as septic tanks or drain fields located within 200 Feet of
the geothermal heat pump well system, Label all features clearly and include a north arrow,
(2) The Site Map must show the subject property in relation to the surrounding area by using at least two Fixed
reference points such as roads, streams, and/or highway intersections.
,1, CERTMICATION
Note: This Permit Application must be signed by each person appearing on the
recorded legal property deed.
"I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that I have personally examuned and am familiar with the information
submitted in this document and all attachments thereto and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals
immediately responsible for obtaining said information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment, For submitting
False information. I agree to construct, operate, maintain, repair, and if applicable, abandon the injection well and
all related appurtenances in accordance with the app�specifications and conditions a the Permit."
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Signature of Property Cwner/Applicant
Charles W. Archerd. Manager
Print or Type Full Name and title
Signature of Property Owner/Applicant
Print or Type Full Name and title
Signature of Authorized Agent, if any
Print or Type Full Name and title
Please return two copies of the completed Application package to:
North Carolina DENR-DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section-UIC Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Telephone (919) 733-3221
GPU/UIC 5QW Notification of Intent Form (Revised 812008) Page 3
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