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NCDENR --~=~~----~~:=--===::':. ~or.th·Gijr_ol_ina Department"of-Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Clemenzi and Schumacher
768 Garren Creek Road
Fairview, NC 28730
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
May 18, 2012
Subject: Notification of Rule Revisions Affecting
Closed-Loop Geothermal Injection Well Permit Holders
Permit Number: WI010015 9
Dear Mr. Clemenzi and Mr. Schumacher:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Our records indicate that you currently hold a permit for a closed-loop geothermal injection well
system. This letter is to inform you that on May 1, 2012, the North Carolina Administrative
Code Title 15A Section 2C .0200 entitled "Well Construction Standards -Criteria and
Standards Applicable Injection Wells" were revised. These revisions affect all permits issued
for injection wells including geothermal wells.
This letter is also to inform you that your closed-loop geotherm.al injection well(s) have become
"permitted by rule." Therefore, you are no longer required to renew your current permit
and the permit will be valid indefinitely as long as the wells are active and are operated in
accordance with the revised rules referenced above. Please keep in mind that if you abandon
the wells, a record of abandonment must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality. You
may view the revised rules on our website at http ://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq /aps.
If you have any questions regarding your current pennit or the rule revisions, please feel free to
contact our underground injection control staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Eric G. Smith, P.G.
Hydro geologist
cc: UIC Pe1mit File
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
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Permit Number WI0100159
Program Category
Ground Water
Permit Type
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (5QM)
Primary Reviewer
mi cha el.rogers
Coastal SW Rule
Pennitted Flow
Facilitv
Facility Name
Schumacher & Clemenzi SFR
Location Address
768 Garren Creek Rd
Fairview
wner
Owner Name
Richard
Dates/Events
NC 28730
Schumacher
Orig Issue
06/24/11
App Received Draft Initiated
06/06/11
Scheduled
Issuance
Central Flies: APS_. _ SWP_
06/22/11
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
In review
Project Type
New Project
Version Pennlt Classification
Ind ividual
Permit Contact Afflllatlon
Dustin Merrill
99 Cascade Lake Road
Penrose NC
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Asheville
County
Buncombe
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Individual_,
Owner Afflllatlon
Richard Schumacher
768 Garren-Creek Rd
Fairview
Public Notice Issue
06/24/11
NC
Effective
06/24/11
28766
28730
Expiration
05/31/16
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Heat Pump Injection RO staff report requested
RO staff report received
Outfall NU LL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class
06/09/11
06/16/11
Subbasln
Permit Number WI0 100159
Program Category
G round Water
Permit Type
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (5QM)
Primary Reviewer
michael.rogers
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
F acility Name
Schumacher & Clemenzi SFR
Location Address
768 Garren Creek Rd
Fairview NC
Owner Name
Richard
28730
Schum acher
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
06/06/11
Reo ulated Activities
Heat Pump Injection
Outfall NULL
Central Flies: APS_ SWP_
06/17/11
Permit Tracking S li p
Status
In review
Project Type
New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Dustin Merrill
99 Cascade Lake Road
Penrose NC
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Asheville
County
Buncombe
Faclllty Contact Affillation
Owner Type
Individual
Owner Afflllatfon
Richard Schumacher
768 Garren Creek Rd
Fairview NC
Public Notice Issue Effective
Renyested/Recejyed Events
RO staff report requested
RO staff report received
28766
28730
Expiration
06/09/11
06/16/11
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin
North Ca ro lina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Richard Schumacher
Rebecca Clemenzi
768 Garren Creek Road
Fairview, NC 28730
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 24, 2011
Ref: Issuance of Injection Well Permits WI0100159
Issued to Richard Schumacher and Rebecca Clemenzi
Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Schumacher, and Ms. Clemenzi:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with the application received on June 6, 2011, I am forwarding permit number WI0100159 for the
construction and operation of a vertical closed-loop geothermal mixed-fluid heat pump injection well system to be
located at the above referenced address. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31,
2016, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations stated therein, including the requirement to install
well identification tags as specified in Part Il.3 and to submit well construction records as specified in Part
Vll.2. Be sure to read the entire permit to ensure that you are aware of all compliance requirements of the permit.
Also, per Well Construction Special Conditions Part Il.1, the geothermal wells are to be grouted the entire
length of the borings.
You will need to notify this office at least 48 hours prior to beginning construct-ion and operation of the injection
well system. In order to continue uninterrupted legal use of the injection facility for the stated purpose, you must
submit an application to renew the permit 120 days prior to its expiration date. This permit is not transferable to
any person without prior notice to and approval by the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Please contact me at [phone] ormichael.roe.ers(a'Ilcdenr.e.ov if you have any questions about your permit.
cc: Landon David.son, Asheville Regional Office
WI0100159 Permit File
Buncombe County Environmental Health Dept.
Best Regards,
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Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL)
Dustin Merrill, Merrill Well and Pump Company, 99 Cascade Lake Rd., Penrose, NC 28766
AQUI FER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mall S2rvice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boutev~rd, Rale1gt,. ·Non11 Cilrollna 2760~
Phone: [phone] I f AX 1 ! 219-715-0SBS; FAX 2: 91 fl.715-6()48 I Customtr Sl:rvice: 1-877-623-57 411
Internet: www.ncwatergualir-.oil:'
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NOR'PH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A WELL FOR INJECTION
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87; Article 21 , Chapter 143; and other applicable
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Richard Schumacher and Rebecca Clemenzi
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF 2 TYPE SQM INJECTION WELL(S), defined in Title
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2C .0209(e)(3)(F), for the purpose of operating a vertical closed loop
geothermal m ixed fluid heat pump system. This system is located at 768 Garren Creek Rd., Fairview,
Buncombe County, NC 28730, and will be constructed and operated in accordance with the application received
June 6, 2011, and in conformity with the specifications and supporting data submitted, all of which are filed
with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are considered a part of this pennit.
This permit is for Construction and Operation of an injection well and shall be in compliance with Title 15A of
the North Carolina Administrative Code 2C .0100 and .0200. plus any other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations pertaining to well construction and use.
This permit shall be effective, unless revoked, from the date of its issuance until May 31, 2016, and shall be
subject to the specified conditions and limitations set forth in :Parts I through IX hereof
Permit issued this the 24th day of June, 2011 .
<¥7. Coleen H. Sullins, Director
\ -Division of Water Quality
B y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.
Permit #WI 010.0159 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page l of 5
PART I -WELL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Pennittee must comply with a ll conditions of this permit and with the standards and criteria specified
in Criteria and Standards Applicable to Injection Wells (15A NCAC 2C .0200). Any noncompliance with
conditions of this pennit constitutes a violation of the North Carolina Well Construction Act and is
grounds fo r enfor cement action as provided for in N.C.G.S. 87-94.
2 . This permit shall become voidable unless the facility is constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. Each injection well shall not hydraulically connect separate aquifers.
4. Each injection well shall not be located in an area generally subject to flooding. Areas that are generally
s ubject to flooding -include those with concave slope, alluvial or colluvial soils, gulli es, depressions, and
drainage ways.
5. Each injection well shall be afforded reasonable protection against damage during construction and use.
PART II-WELL CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The geothermal wells are to be grouted the entire length of the boring(s).
2. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to constructing system, the Permittee shall notify the Aquifer
Protection Section's Underground Injection Control (UJC) Program Central Office staff, telephone
number [phone] and the Asheville Regional Office Aqu ifer Protection Section Staff, telephone
number (828) 2 96-4500.
3. The location of each of the system manifolds shall be recorded by triangulation from three permanent
features on the site (e.g., building foundation corners) and shown on an updated Site Map. The Pennittee
shall retain a copy of this record on site.
4. One well identification tag per grouping or 'cluster' of wells shall be permanently affixed to the heating
and cooling unit or other nearby permanently fixed location in accordance with 1 SA NCAC 2C .0213(g).
PART ID-OP ERATION AND USE GENERAL CONDffiONS
1. This permit is effective onl y with respect to the nature, volume of materials and rate of injection, as
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. This permit is not transferable without prior notice to, and approval by, the Director of the Division of
Water Quality (Director). In the event there is a desire for the facility to change ownership, or there is a
name change of the Permittee, a formal permit amendment request must be submitted to the Director,
including any supporting materials as may be appropriate, at least 30 days prior to the date of the change.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Pennittee of the responsibility of complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other local, state, and federal
agencies, which have jurisdiction. Furthermore, the issuance of this permit does not imply that all
regulatory requirements have been met.
Permit #W I0100159 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page 2 of S
PART IV -PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The injection facility shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no
contamination of groundwater that will render it unsatisfactory for normal use. In 1he event that the
facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
injection zone to adequately assimilate the injected fluid, the Permittee shall take immediate cottective
actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality such as the repair,
modification, or abandonm~t of the injection facility.
2. The Permittee shall be required to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit even if compliance
· requires a reduction or elimination of the permitted activity ..
3 . The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Pennittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
ground water resulting from the operation of this facility.
PART V -OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The injection facility shall be properly maintained and operated at all times .
2. The Permittee must notify the Division and receive prior written approval from the Director of any
pl anned physical alterations or additions in the permitted facility or activity not specifically authorized by
the permit.
3. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the initiation of the operation of the facility for injection, the
Permittee must notify by telephone the Aquifer Protection Section's Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Program Central Office staff, telephone number [phone]. Notification is required so that Division
staff can inspect or otherwise review the injection facility and determine if it is in compliance with permit
conditions.
PART VI -INSPECTIONS
1 . Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to the injection
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this pennit, may inspect or
copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain
samples of groundwater, surface water, or injection fluids.
2. Division representatives shall have reasonable access for purposes of inspection, observation, and
sampling associated with injection and any related facilities as provided for in N.C.G.S . 87-90 .
3. Provisions shall be made for collecting any necessary and appropriate samples associated with the
injection facility activities.
Permit #WI0100159 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page 3' of 5
PART VU-MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. All required documentation shall be submitted to:
Aquifer Protection Section -UIC Program
DENR-Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center and
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Ph# 919-715-3221
Aquifer Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
2. A completed Well Construction Record (Form GW-1) for each injection well must be submitted to the
Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the Asheville Regional Office within 30 days of completion
ofweU construction. Copies of the GW-1 form(s) s hall also be given to the Permittee and retained on site
to be made available for inspection.
3. A copy of the site map updated with manifold locations required in Part II.2 of this permit shall be
submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section Central Office and the Asheville Regional Office within 30
days of completion of well construction.
4. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, or soil sampling) deemed necessary by the
Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
5 . The Permittee shall report by telephone. within 48 hours of the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence, to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], any of the following:
(A) Any occurrence at the injection facility that results in any unusual operating circumstances;
(B) Any failure due to known or unknown reasons that renders the facility incapable of proper
injection operations, such as mechanical or electrical failures;
(C) Any loss ofrefrigerant in the system, regardless of the origin of the loss;
(D) Any recharging of the refrigerant system.
6. Where the Permittee becomes aware of an omission of any relevant facts in a permit application, or of any
incorrect information submitted in said application or in any report to the Director, the relevant and
correct facts or information shall be promptly submitted to the Director b y the Permittee.
7. In the event that the permitted facility fails to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall take such
immediate action as may be required by the Director.
PART VIII -PERMIT RENEW AL
In order to continue uninterrupted legal use of the injection facility for the stated purpose, the Permittee s hall
submit an application to renew the permit 120 days prior to its expiration date.
Permit #WI010015~ UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Pa~e 4 of 5
PART IX-CHANGE OF WELL STATUS
1. The Permittee shall provide written notification within 15 days of any change of status of an injection
well. Such a change would include the discontinued use of a well for injection. If a well is taken
completely out of service temporarily, the Pennittee must install a sanitary seal. If a well is not to be used
for any purpose, then that well must be pennanently abandoned according to 15A NCAC 2C .0213(h)(l).
Notification shall be submitted to the addresses given in Part VII. l of this permit.
2 . When operations have ceased at the facility and a well will n o longer be used for any purpose, the
Pennittee shall abandon that injection well in accordance with the procedures specified in l SA NCAC 2C
.0214, including but not limited to, the following:
(A) All casing and materials may be removed prior to initiation of abandonment procedures if the
Director finds such removal will not be responsible for, or contribute to, the contamination of an
underground source of drinking water.
(B) The entire depth of each well shall be sounded before it i s sealed to insure freedom from
obstructions that may interfere with sealing operations.
(C) Each well shall be thoroughly disinfected, prior to sealing, if the Director detennines that failure
to do so could lead to the contamination of an underground source of drinking water.
(D ) Each well shall be completely filled with cement grout, which shall be introduced into the well
through a pipe that extends to the bottom of the well and is raised as the well is filled.
(E) In the case of gravel-packed wells in which the casing and screens have not been removed, the
casing shall -be perforated opposite the gravel pack, at intervals not exceeding 10 feet, and grout
injected through the perforations.
(F) In those cases when, as a result of the injection operations, a subsurface cavity has been created,
each well shall be abandoned in such a manner that will prevent the movement of fluids into or
between underground sources of drinking water and in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the pennit.
(G) The Pennittee shall submit a copy of the Well Abandonment Record (Form GW-30) as specified
in 15A NCAC 2C .0213(h)(l) within 30 days of completion of abandonment. Copies shall be
submitted to the addresses given in Part VII. l of this permit.
Permit #WI 0100159 UIC/SQM
ver. 03/2010
Page S of S
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION -GROUNDWATER PROTECTION UNIT
REGIONAL STAFF REPORT
Date: 06.16.2011 Permittee(s): Schumacher 62e<✓ 1 £ , /I b / J I
Permit No.: WI0100159
To: APS Central Office
Central Office Reviewer:
County: Buncombe
Project Name: Clemenzi/Schumacher
Regional Login No: __ _
L GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This application is (check all that apply): D SFR Waste Irrigation System ~ UIC Well(s)
~ New D Renewal
D Minor Modification D Maj(){ Modification
D Surfiu:e Irrigation D Reuse O Recycle D High Rate Infiltration D Evaporation/Infiltration Lagoon
D Land Application of Residuals
0 Distribution of Residuals
□ Attachment B included
D Surface Disposal
D S03 regulated D 503 exempt
D Closed-loop Groundwater Remediation D Other Injection Welts (including in situ remediation)
Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? ~ Yes or D No.
a. Date of site visit 06.14.2011
b. Person contacted and contact infonnation: Landon Davidson
c. Site visit conducted by: L. Davidson/J, Sfe!lp
d. Inspection Report Attached: l'8l Yes or D No.
2. Is the following information entered into the BIMS record for this application correct?
DY es or D No. If no, please complete the following or indicate that it is correct on the current application.
For SFR Treatment Facilities;
a. Location:
b, Driving Directions: __
c. USGS Quadrangle Map ruune and number: __
d. Latitude: Longitude : Method Used (GPS, Google™, etc.);
e. Regulated Activities/ Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing, municipal wastewater): &
For UIC Injection Sites:
CTf multiple sites either indicate which sites the infonnation applies to. copy and paste a new section into the
document for each site. or attach additional pages for each site}
a, Location(s): 768 Garren Creek Road, Fairview. NC
b. Driving Directions: __
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number: __
d. Latitude: 35/31/06.45 Longitude: 82/20/27.30Method Used (GPS, Google™, e~.); Google
APS-OPU Regional Staff Report (Sept 09 ) Page 1 of 4 Pages
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION -GROUNDWATER PROTECTION UNIT
REGIONAL STAFF REPORT
IV. .INJECTION WELL PERMIT APPUCATIONS (Complete these two sections for all systems tbatuse injection
wells, including closed-loop groundwater remediation effluent injection wells, in situ remediation injection wells, and heat
pwnp injection wells.)
Description of Well(s) and Facilities -New, Renewal, and Modification
1. Type of injection system:
D Heating/cooling water remm flow (5A7)
tgj Closed-loop heat pump system (SQM/SQW)
D In situ remediation (51)
D Closed-loop groundwater remediation effluent injection (51/'Non-Discharge")
0 Other (Specify: ____J
2. Does system use same well for water source and injection? 0 Yes t8J No
3. Are there any potential pollution sources that may affect injection? fgi Yes O No
What is/are the pollution source(s)? adjacent septic system line from tank to field approx. 30-40 ft from
proposed injection well. Lot may allow up to 40 ft of separation but as drawn on application, just over 25 ft.
4. What is the minim.um distance of proposed injection wells from the property boundary? > 100 based on
@plication ft.
5. Quality of drainage at site: 181 Good
6. Flooding potential of site: fgi Low
D Adequate O Poor
0 Moderate D High
7. For groundwater remediation systems, is the proposed and/or existing groundwater monitoring program
(number of wells, frequency of monitoring, monitoring parameters, etc.) adequate? D Yes O No. Attach
map of existing monitoring well network if applicable, If No, explain and recommend any changes to the
groundwater monitoring program: __
8. Does the map presented represent the actual site (property lines, wells, surface drainage)? D Yes or~ No. If
no or no map, please attach a sketch of the site. Show property boundaries, buildings, wells, potential pollution
sources, roads, approximate scale, and north arrow. ( see attached map as buildings were not included on the
application map which given the limited well installation areas is a factor on this site).
Injection Well Permit Re11.ewal and Modification Only:
1. For heat pump systems, are there any abnormalities in heat pump or injection well operation (e.g. turbid water,
failure to assimilate injected fluid, poor heating/cooling)?
D Yes D No. If yes, explain:
l. For closed-loop heat pump systems, has system lost pressure or required make-up fluid since pennit issuance
or last inspection? D Yes O No. Ifves. e:xplajn;
APS-GPU Regional Staff Report (Sept 09) Page 2 of 4 Pages
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AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION -GROUNDWATER PROTECTION UNIT
REGIONAL STAFF REPORT
3. For renewal or modification of ,:roundwater i:emediation pennits (of any type), will
continued/additional/modified injections have en adverse impact on migration of the p lume or management of
the contamination incident? D Yes D No. If yes. explain:
4. Drilling Contractor: Name: Merrill Well and Pump
Address: _ _,9'""9--'C=as-cade~-Lak~~e ~~=oad=
Penrose. NC 28766
NC Certification number: __ =-30=0;..,.4
S. Complete and attach NEW Injeclion Facility Inapection Report, if applicable
~ EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the Application: Site has limited access if you
consider buildings that were not included on application site map. For "Geo Well #2" achieving a separation
distance greater than 36 ft may·be an issue. Material and fategrity of septic line running to field from lift pump
is unknown.
2 . Attach new In}ectwn Facility lnspecti.on Form, if applicable
3. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? 0 Yes 1Z! No. If yes, please explain
briefly. With conditions as noted ....
4. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additionaJ information request.
Make sure that you provide a reason for each item:
It.em Reason
S. List specific Permit conditions that you recommend to be removed :from the permit when issued. Make sure
that you provide a reason for each condition:
Condition Reason
6. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules that you recommend to be included in the permit when
issued. Mal<e sure that you provide a ~ason for each special condition:
APS-GPU Regional Staff Report (Sept 09) P11ge 3 of 4 Pages
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION -GROUNDWATER PROTECTION UNIT
REGIONAL STAFF REPORT
Condition Reason
Grout full length of welJ borehole. Requiring this condition for a SQM located
within 25 ft of a building foundation will ensure
protection of the aquifer and be consistent with
similar permits issued by this region , The site is
restricted somewhat in size and wells will be
installed in close proximity to existing out-
buildings, septic lines, and onsite water supply
well.
7. Recommendation: D Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office; D Hold,
pending review of draft permit by regional office; ue upon receipt of needed additional information~
Issue; D Deny. If deny, please state reasons : ~ ' ' ___ _
8. Signature of report Preparer(s): ~~~
\ \ ( ' Signature of APS regional supervisor. __________________ _
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SITE MAP (Sketch o f sile showing house and waste irrigation
svstem. spray or drip field, location of well(s ), and/or other rekvant illformatwn-SHOW NORTH ARROW)
APS-OPU Regional Staff Repon (Sept 09) Page 4 of 4 Pages
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Rogers, Michael
From: Davidson , Landon
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Th0rsday, Jun e 16 , 2011 3 :07 PM
Rogers, Michael
Subject:
Attachments:
RE : WI 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzi SQM
W 10100159.pptx; DOC061611.pdf
Attached staff report and permit condition recommendations. Thanks
Landon
From: Rogers, Michael
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:04 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Subject: WI 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzi SQM
Mr. Davidson-
Attached is a SQM application for your review. Please let me know If you wish to conduct a pre-permitting inspection or
not.
Thanks
Michael Rogers, P.G . (NC & FL)
Environmental Specialist ·
NC Div of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Sectlon (APS)
1636 Mall Service Center
Raleigh , NC 27699-1636
Direct Line [phone]; Fax [phone] (put to my attn on cover letter)
http ://p ortaLncdenr.o rg/web/wg/aps/owo ro/pemiit-applications#qeothermApps
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Rogers , Michael
RE: WI 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzi 5QM
Got a vo icemail from Rick C. about this permit, we're going out to take a look today. WIii report back soon . Thanks
Landon
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From: Rogers, Michael
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:04 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Subject: WI 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzi SQM
Mr. Davidson-
Attached Is a SQM application for your review. Please let me know If you wish to conduct a pre-permitting Inspection or
not.
Thanks
Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL)
Environmental Specialist
NC Div of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Section (APS)
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Direct Line [phone]; Fax [phone] (put to my attn on cover letter)
http;//portal.ncdenr.orq/web/wa/aps/gw pro/p ennit-applications#g eothennApos
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Davidson, Landon
Friday, June 10, 2011 4:14 PM
Rogers, Michael
Subject: RE : Wt 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzl SQM
Michael -
We will not be maki ng it o ut to this site, however, I've reviewed the appl ication along with Google Earth. Base on my
r eview, r ecommen d:
1. Com p lete grout of boreh ole instead of pea gravel. The site is fairly 'tig h t' (the >SO they repr esent on t he map has
got to be pushing t he limits based on aer ial view and remote measu rements). Add itional, mixed fluid with septic
l ine and well within 100 ft.;
1 T h e application requests a va r iance i n item F.(S)(a) which b ased u pon my review is not nece ss a ry as they state
cas ing w ill be "N/A". See if you concu r.
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From: Rogers, Michael
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:04 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Subject: WI 0100159 Schumacher & Clemenzi SQM
Mr. Davidson-
Attached is a SQM application for your review. Please let me know if you wish to conduct a pre-permitting inspectlon o r
not.
Thanks
Michael Rogers, P.G. (NC & FL)
Env ironmental Specialist
NC Div of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Section (APS)
1636 Mail Service Center
1
Raleigh , NC 27699-1636
Direct Line [phone]; Fax [phone] (put to my attn o n cover letter)
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AWA
NCDEMR
North Carolina Department of Environme nt and Natural Resources
Divi sion of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Govern or
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 9, 2011
Richard Schumacher
Rebecca Clemenz:i
768 Garren Creek R oad
Fairview, NC 28730
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. Wl0100159
Schumacher & Clemenz:i SFR
Injection Mixed Fluid GSHP Well System (SQM)
Buncombe
Dear Richard & Rebecca:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Aquifer Protection Section oftbe Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of your pennit application and
supporting materials on June 6, 2011 , This application package has been assigned the number listed above and Will be reviewed by
Michael Rogers.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To ensure the
maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a timely and complete
response t~ any additional information requests.
Please be aware that the Division's Regional Office, copied below, must provide recommendations prior to final action by the
Division. Please also note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 -90 days after receipt of a complete
application,
If you have any questions, _please contact Michael Rogers at 919 -715-6166, or via e-mail at [e-mail]. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Merrill Well & Pump Co. (Dustin Merrill)
Asheville GeothennaL lnc. Qlick Ciemenzi)
Permit Application File WI0 100159
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 M~il Service Center, Ralel',Jh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location; 2728 Capital Boulevard, 'Raleigh. Norm Carolina 27604
Phone: 919,733-3221 \ FAX 1: 919-715-0588: FAX 2: 919,715-6048 I Customer S8fVicc· 1-Sn-623-6748
lntemet: www.ncwateroua1h1 .ore
/\n Equal Oµponumr,• 1 A"1rmaJ1vr. Muoo Employer
Worth Carolina
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE INJECTION WELLS
In Accordance With 1he Provisions of 15A NCAC 02C .0200
CLOSED-LOOP MIXED-FLUID GEOTHERMAL INJECTION WELLS
These wells circulate fluids other than potable water as part of a geothermal heating and cooling system
(cbeckone) ___K__New Application __ _,Renewal* __ Modification
Print or Type lf!fonnation and Mail to the A 'dress on the Last Page. Rlegible Applications Will B e Retume A s Incomplete.
DATE : May,30 • 20...!L
PERMIT NO. \µI:Ol 00 I S 4 (leave blank if New Application)
A. STATUS OF APPLICANT (choose one)
Non-Government: Individual Residenoe _x_ Business/Organization __
Government: State Municipal __ County__ Federal __
B. PERMIT APPLICANT -For individual residences, list each owner on property deed. For all others,
state name of entity and name of person delegated authority to sign on behalf of the business or agency:
Richard Schumacher
--=Rebecca Clemenzi
Mailing Address: --~7=6=8~Garre==n~C=reek=...,.R=d~----------------
City: Fairview State: NC Zip Code:-'2=8'--'--7"'""'30=--___ County: Buncombe
Day Tele No.: 82S-273-9228 Cell No.: 828-273 -9228
EMAlLAddress: clemenzi(atmain nc.us Fax No.:
C. LOCATION OF WELL SITE -Wberetbe injection wells are physically located:
(1) Parcel I dentification Number (P.IN) of well site: 0606-60-0369--00000 County: Buncombe
(2) Physical Address (if different than mailing address): _____________ _
768 GARREN CREEK RD
City: FAIR VIEW State: NC Zip Code: ~28~7~30~-----
D. WELL DRILLER INFORMATION
Well Drilling Contractor's Name: Merrill Welland Pump Co.
NC Well Drilling Con.Ir-actor Certification No.: ~30=04~----------------
Company Name: Merrill Well and Pump Co.
Contact Person: Dustin Merrill
Address: 99 Cascade Lake Road
City: ___ _,P,_.e..,m=o=se,.__ __ Zip Code:
EMAIL Address: M ,!-1"-fc. I L. L W f e ';~~
'--v""\
28766 State: NC County: Transylvania
Office Tele No.: _8=2=8~-8~7~7-44~=50~ ____ Cell No.: 828-553-9529 ~Fax.=-=--=N~o=:'-------
GPU/tnC SQM Permit Application (Revised 1/24/2011) Page 1
E. HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (if different than driller)
Company Name: __ ~As-==h=evill-'--"·==-e=G=eo=th=er:ma==--1 =Jn=c.,_. __________________ _
Contact Person~: --~Ri=·c=k ~C=lemetlZl==· ~· -----~E=MAIL=~=Addres=~s~: =um=o=@=a='a=sbevill~=·=e..,.ge=o=th=ermal==c=o=m~
Address: ---'P~O~B=ox~18~7~5~7 _______________________ _
City: Asheville Zip Code: 28814 State: NC County: Buncombe
Office Tele No.: 828-658-2448 Cell No.: __ 8=2=8-.... 7-=-12=-6-=--7~8=6 _____ Fax No.: 828-658-2448
F. WELL CONSTRUCTION DATA
( 1) Number of borings to be constructed*: 2 Depth of each boring (feet):_-=30=0"'--'-----
* if existing water supply wells will be used then provide the information in item (4) below.
(2) Chemical additives to be used: R-22 ___ Propylene glycol___ Ethanol X
Other ________ (other additives will need prior approval by NCDENR before use)
(3) Type of tubing to be used (copper, PVC, etc): ---'"'""""'-------------
(4) Well casing. lfthe well(s)will use casing then provide the !me (steel, PVC, plastic, etc.), diameter.~
and extent of casing appearing above ground: ___ N"-=/A=--------------
(5) Grout (material surrounding well casing and/or piping):
(a) Grout type: Cement_·_ Bentonite** __ Other (specify) See Attached
.. By selecting beDlon.ite grout, a variance is hereby requested to 15A NCAC 2C .0213(dXl XA). which requires a cement type grout
(b) Grout depth of tubing (reference to land surface): from ___ to ___ (feet)
lfwell has casing, indicate grout depth: from ___ to __ ~..,c..c. (foci )
D1 => .~..--~ 'J r u • ;,, ~k) ,.--:k G'~ Jc-' cJ\li ,;..✓
G. WELL L ION -Maps must be scaled or otherwise accurately indicate distances and orientations of
features 1 within 1000 feet of the inje~(i on well(s). La all features clearl and include north arrow. fl 5 f , ) ....
l! o:r-.1/ -s ... _;{" ,r-;,,,•J"'"" l "". -J --i>.--,~
(I) Attach a site-specific map showing the locations of the following: ~ J .I q'-o -i'
• Proposed injection wells • Buildings • Property boundaries ~ ~
• Surface water bodies • Water supply wells
• Septic tanks and associated spray irrigation sites, drain fields, or repair areas
• Existing or potential sources of groundwater contamination
(2) Attach a topographic map of the area extending 1/4 mile from the injection well site that indicates the
facility 's location and the map name.
NOTE: In most cases, an aerial photograph of the property parcel slwwing property lines and strUCIJlres can be
obtained and "'1wnloaded from the applicable county GIS website. Typically, the property can be searched by
owner name or ildllress. The loc4tion of the wells in relalion to property boundaries, houses, septic tanks, other
wells, etc. ct111, then be drawn in by hand. Also, a 'layer' can be selected showing -topographic contours or
elevation data.
GPU/UJC SQM Permit Application (Revi.~ed 1/24 /2011) Page2
H. CERTIFICATION (to be signed as required below or by that person's authoriz~d agent)
1 SA NCAC 02C .0211 (b) requires that all permit applications shall be signed as follows:
1. for a corporation: by a responsible-corporate offioer;
2. for a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively;
3. for a municipality or a state, federal , or other public a~ency: by -either a principal executive
officer or ranking publicly elected official;
4. for all others: by the well owner (which means all p ersons listed on the p rop erty deed).
If an authorized agent is signing on behalf of the applicant, then supply a letter signed by the
applic11Dt that names and autborb;es their agent to sigo this application on their behalf.
"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, b8$ed on my inquuy 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 signifi~ant 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 approved specifications and conditions of
the Permit." <Zw~
Signature of Prd'perty Owner/Applicant
K i~ 5 e.ff:(.-( lbA-c tt<=Lk
Full Name .
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Print or Type Full Name
Signature of Authorized Agent, if any
Print or Type F\111 Name
Submit two copies of the completed application package to:
DWQ -Aquifer Protection Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Telephone [phone]
GPU/UIC SQM Permit Application (Revised 1/24/2011) Page 3
Buncombe County M ap
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The Information provided Is based on the best available data at the time of currency for a~ datasets. It Is the requestot's responsibility to verify any Information derived from the GIS data
before making any decisions or taking any actlons based on the lnfonnatlon. Buncombe County shall nol be held Hable for any errors In the GIS data. This Includes errors of omission,
commission, errors concerning l he content of lhe data, and relallve and posltional accuracy of the data.
Asheville
eothermal
Inc.
Schumacher Residence Geothermal Well Layout
(Not to scale)
I
>100'
I >2s·
-----0 ::::
Geo Well #1
>100' to all property lines
GeoWell #2
>50'
>50'
Water well
>50' -----0
Distribution box
and drainfiefd
ridgeline
NOTE: Steep
topography
precludes other
weU locations
Sealed septic and lift pump
Copyright 2011 Asheville Geothermal Inc., All Rights Reserved
Minimum
pipe radius
25x diameter
Bore Depth
Residential Well Specification
◄
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Finished Grade
Header depth nominal 4'
• ( 1 /2" insulated if < 3', 1 " insulated if < l ')
Trench backfill -no rocks > 1 /4" in
contact with pipe
,. Bedrock
" Bentonite grout to minimum 20' below bedrock
◄ Well Bore
Geothermal Loop DR 11 --
Pea gravel grout from bottom to static water level
(maximum 20' below bedrock)
Copyright 2010-2011 Asheville Geothermal Inc., All Rights Reserved
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