HomeMy WebLinkAboutWI0800218_Application_20210119ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 29, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7009 2250 0000 8087 1627
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Michael & Cheryl McWilliams
3605 Owencroft Ct.
Wilmington, NC 28409
Subject: Notice of Expiration (NOE)
Geothermal Water Return/Open-Loop Injection Well
Permit No. WI0800218
New Hanover County
► ECEIVED
JAN 12 2021
NC DEQ/DWR
Central Office
Dear Mr. & Mrs. McWilliams:
The Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program of the North Carolina Division of Water
Resources (DWR) is entrusted to protect the groundwater quality and resources of the State of
North Carolina, and is responsible for the regulation of injection well construction and operation
activities within the state. Our records indicate that the above -referenced operating permit for the
geothermal injection well system located on your property at the above referenced address was
issued on January 27, 2015, and expires on December 31, 2020. Per permit conditions and
requirements per 15A NCAC 2C .0224(c), the renewal application must be submitted at least 120
calendar days prior to expiration of the permit if you wish to continue operating the injection well
on your property.
If Your Geothermal Water Return Well is Still Currently Being Used for Injection:
In order to comply with the regulatory requirements listed under North Carolina Administrative
Code (NCAC) Title 15A, Subchapter 2C, Section .0211, you must submit the enclosed renewal
application (Application for a Permit to Construct or Operate Injection Wells — Geothermal
Heating/Cooling Water Return Wells). The form is also available on-line at our website
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/gwpro/permit-applications.
If Your Geothermal Water Return Well is NO LONGER Being Used for Injection:
If the well is no longer being used for injection, you do not have to renew your permit. Check the
box in Part A of the attached renewal application that you wish to rescind the permit and indicate
the current status of the well (i.e., used as water supply well, irrigation well, inactive, plugged and
abandoned, etc.). If it is no longer being used for any purpose, it must be permanently abandoned
according to the regulatory requirements listed under NCAC Title 15A, Subchapter 2C,
NORTH CAROLINA
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9000
Section .0240. When the well is plugged and abandoned, a well abandonment record (Form GW-
30) must be submitted to our office to certify that the abandonment was properly conducted.
If There has been a Change of Ownership of the Property:
If there has been a change of ownership of the property, an "Injection Well Permit
Name/Ownership Change" Form must also be submitted in addition to the renewal application.
This form is not enclosed but can be found at the website listed above. Please submit the applicable
forms to:
Division of Water Resources
UIC Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Failure to submit the applicable forms 30 days before the expiration of the permit may result in
the assessment of civil penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 87-94. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation and timely response. If you have any questions, please contact
me by phone at (919) 707-3662 or by email at shristi.shrestha@ncdenr.gov.
Regards,
Shristi Shrestha
Hydrogeologist
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
RECEIVED
JAN 12 2021
Centtral Ofice
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality — Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE INJECTION WELL(S)
In Accordance With the Provisions of 15A NCAC 02C .0224
GEOTHERMAL HEATING/COOLING WATER RETURN WELL(S)
These well(s) inject groundwater directly into the subsurface as part of a geothermal heating and cooling system
CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
New Application / Renewal* Modification Permit Rescission Request*
*For Permit Renewals or Rescission Request, complete Sections A thru E. and M (signature page) only
Print or Type Information and Mail to the Address on the Last Page. Illegible Applications Will Be Returned As Incomplete.
DATE: ►/ 6
, 20 2 / PERMIT NO. (du T Ogn ual g (leave blank if New Application)
A. CURRENT WELL USE & OWNERSHIP STATUS (Leave Blank if New Well/Permit Application)
1. Current Use of Well
a. I wish to continue to use the well as [v]'Geothermal Well ❑ Drinking Water Supply Well
❑ Other Water Supply Use- Indicate use (i.e., irrigation, etc.)
b. Terminate Use: If the well is no longer being used as a geothermal injection well and you wish to
rescind the permit, check the box below. If abandoned, attach a copy of the Well ittegiveBent
Record (GW-30).
❑ Yes, I wish to rescind the permit
2. Current Ownership Status
Has there been a change of ownership since permit last issued? ❑ YES [✓]/NO
If yes, indicate New Owner's contact information:
Name(s)
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code: _ County:
Day Tele No.: Email Address.:
B. STATUS OF APPLICANT (choose one)
Non -Government: Individual Residence Business/Organization
Government: State Municipal County
Federal
JAN 12 2021
NC VR
Central Office
C. WELL OWNER(S)/PERMIT APPLICANT — For single family residences, list all persons listed on the
property deed. For all others, list name of business/age andame of person and title with delegated authority
to sign: /t /j tt / A- ai er business/age
Mailing Address: .J66 s` Owed/City: ljll(I'"1A 11r v State: N £Zip Code: Ma 1 County:
Day Tele No.: Cell No.: Gj'O 4/7 11 E
EMAIL Address: ( If .. r , , (fi'ax No.:
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D. WELL OPERATOR (if different from well owner) — For single family residences, list all persons listed on
the property deed. For all others, list name business/agency and name of person and title with delegated authority
to sign:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
Day Tele No.: Email Address.:
E. PHYSICAL LOCATION OF WELL(S) SITE
(1) Parcel Identification Number (PIN) of well site: County:
(2) Physical Address (if different than mailing address):
City:
County Zip Code:
F WELL DRILLER INFORMATION
Well Drilling Contractor's Name: T O`'f
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NC Well Drilling Contractor Certification No.:
Company Name:
Contact Person: EMAIL Address:
Address:
City: Zip Code: State: County:
Office Tele No.: Cell No.: if o a 7n 629 Fax Fax No.:
G. HVAC CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (if differentt than driller)
HVAC Contractor's Name: Ci gil V L)
NC HVAC Contractor License No.:
Company Name:
Contact Person: EMAIL Address:
Address:
City: Zip Code: State: County:
Office Tele No.: ° f O b +a` U®'Sa Cell No.: Fax No.:
H. WELL USE Will the injection well(s) also be used as the supply well(s) for the followir}g?
(1) The injection operation? YES NO
(2) Personal consumption? YES NO
I. WELL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS — As specified in 15A NCAC 02C .0224(d):
(1) The water supply well shall be constructed in accordance with the water supply well requirements of
15A NCAC 02C .0107.
(2) If a separate well is used to inject the heat pump effluent, then the injection well shall be constructed
in accordance with the water supply well requirements of 15A NCAC 02C .0107, except that:
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(3)
(a) For screen and gravel -packed wells, the entire length of casing shall be grouted from the top
of the gravel pack to land surface;
(b) For open-end wells without screen, the casing shall be grouted from the bottom of the casing
to land surface.
A sampling tap or other approved collection equipment shall provide a functional source of water
during system operation for the collection of water samples immediately after water emerges from the
supply well and immediately prior to injection.
J. WELL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Specify the number and type of wells to be used for the geothermal heating/cooling system:
*EXISTING WELLS PROPOSED WELLS
*For existing wells, please attach a copy of the Well Construction Record (Form GW-1) if available.
(2) Attach a schematic diagram of each water supply and injection well serving the geothermal
heating/cooling system. A single diagram can be used for wells having the same construction
specifications as long as the diagram clearly identifies or distinguishes each well from one another.
Each diagram shall demonstrate compliance with the well construction requirements specified in Part
H above and shall include, at a minimum, the following well construction specifications:
(a) Depth of each boring below land surface
(b) Well casing and screen type, thickness, and diameter
(c) Casing depth below land surface
(d) Casing height "stickup" above land surface
(e) Grout material(s) surrounding casing and depth below land surface
Note: bentonite grouts are prohibited for sealing water -bearing zones with 1500
mg/L chloride or greater per 15A NCAC 02C .01074)(8)
(f)
(g)
Length of well screen or open borehole and depth below land surface
Length of sand or gravel packing around well screen and depth below land surface
K. OPERATING DATA
(1) Injection Rate: Average (daily) gallons per minute (gpm).
(2) Injection Volume: Average (daily) gallons per day (gpd).
(3) Injection Pressure: Average (daily) pounds/square inch (psi).
(4) Injection Temperature: Average (January) ° F, Average (July) ° F.
L. SITE MAP — As specified in 15A NCAC 02C .0224(b) 4), attach a site -specific map that is scaled or otherwise
accurately indicates distances and orientations of the specified features from the injection well(s). The site map shall
include the following:
(1) All water supply wells, surface water bodies, and septic systems including drainfield, waste
application area, and repair area located within 250 feet of the injection well(s).
(2) Any other potential sources of contamination listed in 15A NCAC 02C .0107(a)(21 located within 250
feet of the proposed injection well(s).
(3) Property boundaries located within 250 feet of the parcel on which the proposed injection well(s) are
to be located.
(4) An arrow orienting the site to one of the cardinal directions (north, south, west, or east)
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NOTE: In most cases an aerial photograph of the property parcel showing property lines and structures can be
obtained and downloaded from the applicable county GIS website. Typically, the property can be searched by
owner name or address. The location of the wells in relation to property boundaries, houses, septic tanks, other
wells, etc. can then be drawn in by hand. Also, a `layer' can be selected showing topographic contours or elevation
data
M. CERTIFICATION (to be signed as required below or by that person's authorized agent)
15A NCAC 02C .0211(e) requires that all permit applications shall be signed as follows:
1. for a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer;
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 agency: by either a principal executive officer
or ranking publicly elected official;
4. for all others: by all the person(s) listed on the property deed.
If an authorized agent is signing on behalf of the applicant, then supply a letter signed by the
applicant that names and authorizes their agent to sign 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, 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 approved specifications and conditions of the
Permit."
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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
Submit two copies of the completed application package to:
Division of Water Resources - UIC
Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS)
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Telephone (919) 807-6464
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