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Subject:
Water's Edge and Sunset Pointe (Rowan Co)...
Just a quick reminder...
We discussed last year that at permit renewal for Water's Edge and Sunset Pointe (Rowan County), we would
incorporate the components of the collection systems into the non -discharge permits and thus eliminate the collection
system permits (WQCSD0619 & 0620).
Once these ND permits are reissued, we can remove the WQCSD permit numbers.
Thanks,
CB
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
Chairman
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(704) 663-1699 office
(704) 235-2194 office direct line
Email: corev.basinaerna-ncdenr.aov
610 E. Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC. 28115
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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
November 9, 2017
Sunset Point at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Michael O'Connell
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No.- WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on October
31, 2017. The treatment and disposal systems appear to be operating satisfactorily. The system
appears to be in compliance with the permit.
The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory. However, should you have any
questions or concerns regarding the report, please feel free to contact me at 704-235-2198 or via
email at Edward.watson@ncdenr.gov.
Best Regards,,
Edward Watson, Hydrogeologist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosure: Inspection Report
CCU Lynn Aldridge, rowanwastewater@gmail.com (via email).
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North. Carolina 27699-1611
919-707-9000
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0029635 Effective: 03/01/15 Expiration: 02/29/20 Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Entry Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Storage Standby Power
Wells
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On October 31, 2017, MRO staff conducted a compliance inspection for Sunset Point HOA WWTP for permit WQ0029635.
During the site visit, Lynn Aldridge provided information regarding the system operations.
NDMR reports and GW-59 reports were available for review and appear to be up to date.
Page: 2
Permit: WQ0029635
Inspection Date: 10/31/2017
Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System
❑
Reuse (Quality)
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Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? N. ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: This WWT has been constructed to accomodate the total platted lots for this development.
Currently, the system is only using two of the Advantex pods and two wells to transfer effluent to
the treatment tanks.
All of the influent wells have lift pumps installed. During the site visit, it was suggested that the
ORC Perodically test the system pumps to check for pump operational status and to be able to
keep an inventory of the available working pumps at the treamtent system.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE '
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Influent flow meters are located at the individual home septic tanks.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Flow is not measured for this facility. End flow is measured and the meter readings are kept in a
note book which is maintained by the ORC. Meter calibration records are current for the flow
meter.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes 'No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Laboratory data was available for review.
0&M records appears to be current.
This facility recently experienced a pipe break next to the control room. The ORC discovered the
leak and has repaired the pipe. The open hole is expected to be back -filled in the near future.
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the application equipment operational?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
❑ ❑ ❑
How close is the closest water supply well?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is municipal water available in the area?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
0. ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged?
❑ M ❑ ❑
Comment: There is a small amount of debris covering the drip lines. However, not enough coverage to
disrupt the drip lines from being able to emmit the treated wastewater. The visible tubing
appeared to be in good condition.
GW-monitoring wells appeared to be in good condition.
Page: 6
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0029635 Effective: 03/01/15 Expiration: 02/29/20 Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County.: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Entry Time: 11:30AM Exit Time: 01:00PM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Storage Standby Power
Wells
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
Permit: W00029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason -for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On October 31, 2017, MRO staff conducted a compliance inspection for Sunset Point HOA WWTP for permit WQ0029635.
During the site visit, Lynn Aldridge provided information regarding the system operations.
NDMR reports and GW-59 reports were available for review and appear to be up to date.
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Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Laboratory data was available for review.
O&M records appears to be current.
This facility. recently experienced a pipe break next to the control room. The ORC discovered the
leak and has repaired the pipe. The open hole is expected to be back -filled in the near future.
End Use -Irrigation
Are buffers adequate?
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
Is the crop cover acceptable?
Is the site condition adequate?
Is the site free of runoff/ ponding?
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment present?
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
Comment: There is a small amount of debris covering the drip lines. However, not enough coverage to
disrupt the drip lines from being able to emmit the treated wastewater. The visible tubing
appeared to be in good condition.
GW monitoring wells appeared to be in good condition.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January .25, 2017
Sunset Point at High Rock Lake. HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28.146
Attention: Michael O'Connell
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
ROY �CO`O'PER-"-:1
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on January
17, 2017. The treatment and disposal systems appear to be operating satisfactorily. The system
appears to be in compliance with the permit.
The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory. However, should you have any
questions or concerns regarding the report, please feel free to contact me at 704-235-2198 or via
email at Edward.watson@ncdenr.gov.
Best Regards,
/dward Watson
Hydrogeologist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosure: Inspection Report
CC; Lynn Aldridge, rowanwastewaterggmail.com (via email)
Nothing Compares---,_,
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center. 1. Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
919.707.9000
Compliance Inspection Resort
Permit: WO00296.35 Effective: 03/01/15 Expiration: 02/29/20 Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell , Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/11/2017 Entry Time: 10:24AM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Storage Wells
permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 01/11/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Staff from the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) performed a routine compliance inspection of the Sunset Point HOA WWI
facility on January 17, 2017 under Water Quality Permit #WQ0029635.
Staff met with Lynn Aldrich who provided information regarding the system operations, system operation and maintenance,
and laboratory analysis. A copy of the permit and recent nDMR and GW-59 reports for comparison were present for review.
The treatment system appears to be operating adequately. Soil Sampling has been completed and MRO received a copy
of the soil sampling data for electronic records
Previuos inspections noted problems with the UV disinfection system. However, the UV system seems to have been
adequately repaired to affect disinfection. The UV alarm system was tested and found to be operational during the site
visit.
No compliance issues were noted during this site visit.
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Permit- WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 01/11/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? 0❑ El ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site 2
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000_)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: UV equipment appears to have been repaired since the last Inspection.
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter media the correct size and type? Q
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Is the mud well free -of excessive solids and filter media?
Does backwashing frequency appear. adequate? ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Filter media is washed manually as required. The filters had been recently washed prior to the
site visit. Only two advantex pod units are currently being used as the development is not at full
capacity.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Comment: Equipment appears to be in good working order.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
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Permit: WQ0029636 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 01/11/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment: Flow meters are located at individual septic tanks.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment: Treatment flow is not measured. End use flow is measured.
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 15, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
Tracking #7015 0640 0007 5707 4685
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina'28146
Attention: Deborah R. Scott, President
Dear Ms. Scott:
PAT MCCRORY
_' Governor
DONALD A VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: 'Notice of Deficiency
-NOD-2016-PC-0018
Non -Discharge Permit Inspection
WQ0029635 Wastewater Irrigation System
and WQCSD0619. Collection System
Rowan County
Direclor
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on
February 11th, 2016, which included a review of the collection and treatment and
irrigation systems. The MRO would like to thank Lynn Aldridge (ORC) for his time
during the inspection.
Please note the existing permit condition(s) for sampling and reporting requirements
were not followed. The issue was discussed with the ORC on -site and in a follow-up
email request: Mr. Aldridge confirmed by email on February 28th, 2016, that the annual
soil samples had not been collected. This NOD is being issued for the following specific
condition(s):
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
12. An annual representative soils analysis... shall be conducted on each
irrigationfield...
In addition, the. lagoon's .high -'water alarm currently does not trigger any response. The
MRO. recognizes the wastewater system is currently under_utilized and lagoon.water
levels are such that they are unlikely to trip an alarm; however, it is recommended
telemetry (auto -dialer) be connected. There appears to be a phone line in place but
installation -has never been completed.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office) 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699 .
5�p7 4685
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United States
Postal Service
First- ge & Fees Paid
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USPS
Permit No. G-10
ll"1"I III 1'1 I III �l'iI1'1lI�1111'l�i�l�i111111... 110,
It is requested that a written response be directed to this office by April 11, 2016,
addressing the issues noted above and the terms and conditions as set forth in the
WQ0029635 permit.
If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any
aspect of your. permit or the attached inspection report, please do not hesitate to contact
myself or Ms. Maria Schutte at (704) 663-1699. We Will be glad.to further.discuss this
with Mr. Aldridge as well.
Sincerely,
Andrew H. Pitner, P.G.
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure(s): WQ0029635 Wastewater Irrigation Inspection Report February 2016
WQCSD0619 Collection System Inspection Report February 2016
CC: Lynn Aldridge, ORC. (email)
Nathaniel Thornburg, CO-LAU (email)
State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory, Governor
Donald A.van der Vaart, Secretary
NON=DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock Lake HOA, LLC County: Rowan
Permit #: W00029635 - Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Issuance Date: 12/11/2014 • Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
Permittee Contact: Deborah R. Scott, Pres. HOA Telephone No.: 704-638-2510
ORC Contact: Lynn Aldridge Cert #SI993778 Telephone No.: 704-431-5266 (eelD
Email: rowanwastewaterngmail.corn
�. Backup ORC.Name: DavidFrame Cert #SI26346 Telephone No.: 704=258-8429
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Date(s): February 11, 2016
'Inspection Summary (additional comments may be included on attached pames)
The treatment system appeared to be functioning adequately, at the time of inspection; however, telemetry
for high water notification has never been connected and soil sampling requirements have not been satisfied.
Specific details are noted in the cover letter / NOD-2016-PC-0018 and should be addressed to return to full
compliance.
• The MRO should be informed of any changes to the contact information noted above.
According to our database David Fraine's operator certification is currently invalid. Please
verify with Mr. Frame and submit an updated operator designation form if necessary. The
new DEQ web -link is:
http://deq.ne. gov/about/divisions/water-resources/wastewater-operator-certification/wastewater-
operator-certification/wastewater-operator-certification-downloads
Is a follow-up inspection necessary _yes X no
Inspector Name/Title: Maria Schutte, Environmental Specialist; Barbara Sifford, Technical Assistance
Telephone No.: 704-663-1699 Fax No. 704-663-6040
Date of Inspection: 02/11/2016
Surface Irrigation — Sunset Pointe - Rowan Page'2
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational Bypass structure present
Bar screen, maintained Free of excessive debris
Bars evenly spaced Bars excessively corroded
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent NA
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment: There is no influent flow meter at the plant. Per the 2014 inspection report, there are individual flow
meters at the septic tanks.
Disinfection
Y Is the system working? Y Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid *Y UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid; does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
Y If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Comment: Per ORC UV bulbs are good but one of the units was in need of repair.
Flow Measurement — Effluent
Y Is.the flowmeter calibrated annually?
Y Is the flowmeter operating properly?
Y Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
Y Is water use metered?
NE Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Effluent Storage Per previous inspection reports.
X LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of day'-s storage 52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated :Mixed
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Surface Irrigation — Sunset Pointe - Rowan Page 3
Permit #WQ0029635
Storage Lagoons
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank)
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Y Staff gauge (clearly marked) A yard stick is used to measure to WL, which seems adequate at this
facility.
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
NA Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
N Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Residuals NA. Wastewater system produces no residuals. Septic tanks are located at the various
residences.
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
N Is application equipment in need repair?
NA Spray heads calibrated this past year?
Y Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
N Is cover crop in need of improvement?
N Signs of runoff? N Signs of ponding? N Signs of drift?
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? * Facility and fields were aver -built before sub"
division reached maximum capacity. Only zones 2 & 3 are currently used for irri action.
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
Y Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
*N Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Comments: * Note concerns expressed in NOD cover letter.
Recordkeeuing
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
*Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR Y
Y Are operational logs present? Y Complete?
*Y Are lab sheets available for review?
NE Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
Y Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
Y Is field parameter certification required?
N Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
*N Are annual soil reports available?
Y Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWR received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Surface Irrigation — Sunset Pointe - Rowan
Permit #WQ0029635
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Comment: * Most records are maintained by the ORC o[f--site except for the logbook. The MRO had
.Dtdce files on -site & did not request the ORC brimpies for inspection, thus the lab data was not reviewed
during this inspection. 2015 sampling was not conducted for soils, which was confirmed by email from the
ORC.
Groundwater Monitoring
Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
Y are the wells properly identified?
NE are the wells damaged?
Additional Comment(s): No issues were detected with the collection system at the time of inspection.
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0619 Effective: 12/04/14 Expiration: Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge, Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/11/2016
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time: 12:30PM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Phone: 704-663-1699 Ext.2196
Maria Schutte
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
Inspections Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0619 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 02/11/2016 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: WQGSD0619 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 02/1112016 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Comment: Low pressure system pumped from each residence to the treatment units. No leaks were
evident upon inspection.
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It is requested that ;a written response be directed I to this office by April 11, 201,6,j
addIressi,qgjhe.'Jssues noted above and the terms .and conditions asset fotih in the
.WQ00296 35 Permit.
If you have any questions, cbmthenta, or need assistah ce with understanding any
-aspoct. of your permit ;or the attached inspection report, please _do:not hesitate to contact:
myself or Ms;, Ms-... Maria: Schutte at- (704) 663.4-609. -We will be glad to further
her discuss this
with Mt. Aldridge as -well.
Sincerely,
Andrew H. Pitner, PG`"
Assistant R6gio.na.1 Supervisor,
Mooresville Regional- Office
Water Quality Re . gional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure(s): VVQ0029635-Wastewater Irrigation Inspection Report February 2016
WOGS0.0019 .0ollect"im-SyStOrn Inspection Report, Februaty-20,16
Lynp,AIdridgp,QR'C (email)
Nathaniel Thornburg, CO-LAU (email)
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MON `DISCHAkat COMPOANCE INSPECTION
$URFACEUM.OATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner:;Sunset Pointe on-Hij4h; Rock Lake MA, LLG "County. i Rowan
PermitPermit# 00029635: ProjectName:.--Sunsef_Poiiitc.'SD'
ssuaftce,Date,:; 12/1 1,120el 4 ExoirAtionDate:"02/29�/�2`.020
PermitteoC, ontaot: Debbr6liA.Scott ,'Prey . 140A T6lephbn&.'1-46..: 1046 1 3&2540
'ORC, Contact: Telephone
Lvnn,Aldridge�. Ce W 34o. 764"43 1-5266 (cell rt S199377& Telep -one
,Email:;- rowanwastewater@ggrqaiLcom.
Backup'ORC,-Name:,`David FraineCeftIS126346 Telephone 704-258`4429
Reason. forMsvec
-X' 'ROUTIN COMPLAINT`:�
FOLLOW'UP _—Ykility Start-up:.
Inspection DateLsI...
T adequately, ' the fim hetyp4ttrignt system appeared to, be functioning q t t -insp-, io
9 00, 144 -- A P,pf opt n;ihowever'J*m0try
:for high 'water. ,notificationI -b connected sampling en&,have-n6t-Been ,safisfied. never eeive e 1_qqip,Jpg requiremp
tter �466=2016"'�TCw-001 & and should,be.addressed'to, return to full.
,Specific details are -noted in the. cover.. le I
MRG sho
t y chang0s to the Ofitgctinformation '6 '6tdd,V&infotin6d of an-no-tedabov I e
Accprdhtg1-o our: A 'Tamo: F s:,ope _rgi I c61766 "invalid. P! se Qr. certification n ig currently
,v necessary:;
verif
y `oath Mr-,Fiam Iand. submitAn: updated oneratorAesignat on -form W he
new. DEQ wwtb.4lnkU,:`
Is qfollow- ;!p inspectiom lfec&§,Wy3t6s X
Jilo.pcetot Name/Title: . AgniA 8(h4ft; Environmental` Specialist, Brba a SJ1-1 5-ord "Technical`IA"A$18t-
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Telephone 34, -104-661-1690, Fax-N, 70 663-:6,
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Date of 1 /2"0- 16
Surface Irrigation — Sunset Pointe - Rowan
Permit #WQ0029635
Tvpe
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below.
Influent puma station NA
All pumps present, operational Bypass structure present
Bar screen, maintained Free of excessive debris
Bars evenly spaced Bars excessively corroded
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent NA
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: There is no influent flow meter at the plant. Per the 2014 inspection report, there are individual flow
meters at the septic tanks.
Disinfection
Y Is the system working? Y Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid *Y UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
Y If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Comment: Per ORC, UV bulbs are good but one of the units was in need of repair.
Flow Measurement — Effluent
Y Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
Y Is the flowmeter operating properly?
Y Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Flow Measurement -- Water -Use Records
Y Is water use metered?
NE Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Effluent Storage Per previous inspection reports._
X LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of day's storage 52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
f� Surface Irrigation -- Sunset Pointe - Rowan Page 3
Permit #WQ0029635
Storage Lagoons
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank)
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Y Staff gauge (clearly marked) A yard stick is used to measure to WL, which seems adequate at this
facility.
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
NA Foam (are antifoam agents,used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
N Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Residuals NA. Wastewater system produces no residuals. Septic tanks are located at the various
residences.
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
N Is application equipment in need repair?
NA Spray heads calibrated this past year?
Y Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
N Is cover crop in need of improvement?
N Signs of runoff? N Signs of ponding? N Signs of drift?
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? * Facility and fields were over -built before sub-
division reached maximum capacity. Only zones 2 & 3 are currently used for irrigation.
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
Y Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
*N Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Comments: * Note concerns expressed in NOD cover letter.
Recordkeepina
Y Is permit available upon request?-
• Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
*Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR Y_
Y Are operational logs present? Y Complete?
*Y Are lab sheets available for review?
NE Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
Y Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
Y Is field parameter certification required?
N Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
*N Are annual soil reports available?
Y Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has D WR received any complaints regarding_ the facility in the last 12 months?
Surface Irrigation — Sunset Pointe - Rowan
Permit NWQ0029635
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Comment: * Most records are maintained by the ORC &-site, except for the logbook The MRO had
office files on -site & did not request the ORC bring copies for inspection, thus the lab data was not reviewed
during this inspection. 2015 sampling was not conducted for soils, which was confirmed by. email from lice
ORC.
Groundwater Monitoring
Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
Y are the wells properly identified?
NE are the wells damaged?
Additional Comment(s): No issues were detected with the collection system at the time of inspection.
I
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00619 Effective: 12/04/14 Expiration: Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWFP is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certifibation: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/11/2016 Entry Time: 12:30PM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: 704-663-1699 Ext.2196
Secondary Inspectors):
Maria Schutte
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
Inspections Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0619 Owner • Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 02111/2016 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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Inspection Date: 02111 /2016 inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? ❑ ❑ ❑
1s line free of visible damage? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there siphons in this system? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment: Low pressure system pumped from each residence to the treatment units. No leaks were
evident upon inspection.
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Pat McCrory
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 4, 2014
Deborah R. Scott, President
Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA, LLC
522 Sunset Pointe Drive
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146-5703
Dear Ms. Scott:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation
Permit No. WQ0029635
Wastewater Irrigation System
WQCSD0619 Collection System
Rowan County
A compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the wastewater treatment system that serves
Sunset Pointe was conducted on. September 16, 2014. Enclosed is a copy of the CEI.
Overall the facility appeared in good operational condition and well maintained.
The report should be self-explanatory. After several discussions with Michael O'Connell and the
answers to the additional information request the permit should be issued in the next month by Central
Office in Raleigh. There are several items that will change to help reduce the operating costs of the
system so please note those changes for the next permit cycle.
If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit
or this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)-663-1699.
Attachments:
CEI-Report (BIMS)
WQ0029635
WQCSD0619
Cc: MSC-1617 Central Files
MRO files- Sunset Pointe
Sincerely,
GLLU
Barbara Sifford
Technical Consultant
Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office — NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Mooresville, North Carolina 28155
Phone:704-663-16991 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0619. Effective: Expiration: Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-216-8527
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Entry Time: 08:30AM Exit Time: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: 704-663-1699 Ext.2196
Secondary Inspectors):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
Permit: WQCSD0619 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rack HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: W00029635 Owner- Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Permit application has been received. An additional request for information was sent to HOA on October 17,2014, email
correspondence addressed this information. Permit is to be issued effective March 2015. Two Advantex pods are being
used and two of the 14 fields are being applied too.
The ORC should develop a plan to remove the rain water from the wet weather storage pond as part of the operation and
maintenance plan for the VVWT facility.
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Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Only two of 16 Advantex units are being used. Avantex had offered to sale several of the
tretment pods to another system at this time the HOA has decided not to sale and hope to add
more homes to the community.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: Influent meter is not required. Only'10 houses and 2 condos are currently occupied.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ M ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: ORC will start reading the run time minutes on the pumps at each residence during annual
inspection. This can be extrapolated into in gallons pumped per house per year. Currently there
are only 10 houses connected and two are under construction at this time.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: w00029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Flow meter is calibrated annually, at current flows verses design flow of 75,000 GPD the meter
may not be able to record in that range of flows. HOA would like to request a frequency
reduction in the calibration of the meter due to extremely low flows and pump run times can be
extrapolated into flows. Meter could be calibrated every permit cycle and evaluated at permit
renewal.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Generator was not tested. Record runtime meter on generator so that documentation of the
generator starting is available.
Treatment Filters
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter media the correct size and type?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
Yes No NA NE
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process.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Is the system properly maintained?
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❑ ❑ M ❑
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❑ ❑ M ❑
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Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
How close is the closest water supply well?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is municipal water available in the area?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Each residential sites has a private well for water. Pine trees are the cover crop and only two
fields are being used at this time. The entire area is fenced to restrict public access. Easement
documentation was provided on the acreage that was auctioned by the bank on 11/16/14. Fields
and MWs should remain in the control of the HOA as described. This has been submitted to
Raleigh for review.
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
December 28, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michelle McKay
Aquifer Protection Land Application Permits & Compliance Unit
FROM: Rich Hayes
Soil Scientist
Aquifer Protection Section, Raleigh Regional Office
SUBJECT: Review Comments -Express Review Application No. WQ0029635
Sunset Pointe — High Rock Lake Development, LLC
Wastewater Treatment & Drip Irrigation
Rowan County
Included below are a few review comments and questions based upon my review of the submittal
information for the Sunset Pointe — High Rock Lake Development project and the site visit performed on
December 16, 2005.
1. An old well was discovered during the site visit. Please locate this well on the site map, provide
longitude/latitude coordinates, and confirm that this well will be properly abandoned.
2. Form: PSSA 10/99 (Page 7 of 6), seal, signatures, and dates missing.
3. An old farm gully was found in the northern end of the project that lies within the proposed drip
field area. This gully is unsuitable for use as a drip area and should be removed from the drip
area. An alternative would be to fill this area with suitable soil and properly grade the site. If the
fill/grading option is chosen, a follow-up soil scientist report will be required once construction is
complete to certify that this amended area is capable of accepting the assigned amount of
wastewater.
4. The water balance is calculated using a 37.00 acre wetted area. Form: SIA 09-02 (pl0) and the
Calculations for Sunset Pointe Subdivision Treatment System & Surface Drip Application both
show the size of the wetted area as 34.7 acres. What is the exact acreage of the wetted area?
Please recalculate the water balance if the size of the wetted area is not 37.00 acres. Please make
any necessary changes in the engineering calculations if the wetted acreage is not 34.7 acres.
5. Please describe in detail how the drip area will be managed. What type of vegetative cover will
there be in the open field (presently cropland) and in the recent clear cut? Will the pine forest area
be thinned? Are there any plans to harvest trees when the pines in the forested area mature?
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'Earl Garrick
High Rock Lake Development, LLC
831 Mitchell Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144
Dear Mr. Garrick:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 29, 2005
Subject: Application No. WQ0029635
Additional Information Request
Surface Irrigation System
Rowan County
The Land Application Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject =
application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the
attached items no later than January 12, 2005.
Please note: for each additional information review required an additional information fee is also
required. The additional information fee in the amount of $1,409.00 must be submitted with the
additional information submittal or the entire application package will be returned and the
applicant will have to resubmit for a permit.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information.
Please provide a written response/explanation to each item to enable a quicker review. All revised
information, including letters, calculations, revised drawing sheets, and revised pages of the ,
specifications, should be signed, sealed, and submitted, including original and two copies to my
attention at the address below, one copy to the Raleigh Regional Office. Additional comments maybe
forthcoming following a review of the requested information. Please note that failure to provide this "
additional information on or before the above requested date will result in your application being returned
as incomplete.
None Carolina
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service
Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 715. 0588 1-877-623-6748
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If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 715-6187. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation and timely response.
Attachment
cc: Permit File WQ0029635
RRO, Rich Hayes, Aquifer Protection Section
Todd Harrell
Rob Willcox
Donald Munday
David Decaron
Eric Lappala
Jim Schwab
Sincerely,
Michelle McKay
Environmental Engineer
Land Application Unit
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Earl Garrick
Sunset Pointe Subdivision
December 29, 2005
1. The additional information fee in the amount of $1,409.00 must be submitted with the
additional information submittal or the entire application package will be returned and the
applicant will have to resubmit for a permit.
2. An old well was discovered during the site visit. Please locate this well on the site map, provide
longitude/latitude coordinates, and confirm that this well will be properly abandoned.
3. An old farm gully was found in the northern end of the project that lies within the proposed drip
field area. This gully is unsuitable for use'as a drip area and should be removed from the drip area.
An alternative would be to fill this area with suitable soil and properly grade the site. If the
fill/grading option is chosen, a follow-up soil scientist report will be required once construction is
complete to certify that this amended -area is capable of accepting the assigned amount of
wastewater.
4. The water balance is calculated using a 37.00 acre wetted area. Form: SIA 09-02 (p10) and the
Calculations for Sunset Pointe Subdivision Treatment System & Surface Drip Application both
show the size of the wetted area as 34.7 acres. What is the exact acreage of the wetted area? Please
recalculate the water balance if the size of the wetted area is not 37.00 acres. Please make any
necessary changes in the engineering calculations if the wetted acreage is not 34.7 acres.
5. Please describe in detail how the drip area will be managed. What type of vegetative cover will
there be in the open field (presently cropland) and in the recent clear cut? Will the pine forest area
be thinned? Are there any plans to harvest trees when the pines in the forested area mature?
6. . The application indicates there will be signs posted around the application area. Please indicate
this on the plans.
7. The application indicates zones 6 and 7 to be 2.1 acres or 91,476 ft2. Sheet U-2 of the plans
indicates zones 6 and 7 to be 2.4 acres or 104,544 ft2. Please change this to be consistent.
8. The application indicates zones 13 and 14 to be 2.7 acres and 2.1 acres while the Total Pump Run
Time sheet indicates this to be opposite. On the same sheet, zones 6 and 7 are listed to have 2.4
acres each which again is inconsistent with the application.
9. The calculations indicate valve 6 has 2.4 acres while sheet U-2 indicates it has 2.5 acres.
10. The calculations indicate valve 8 has 2.5 acres while sheet U-2 indicates it has 2.4 acres.
11. The calculations indicate valve 13 has 2.7 acres while sheet U-2 indicates it has 2.5 acres.
12. The calculations indicate valve 14 has 2.1 acres while sheet U-2 indicates it has 2.7 acres.
13. The sum of the total area of each zone in the application is 34.1 acres. Please revise numbers to
make the application package consistent.
HIGH ROCK DEVELOPEMNT COMPANY, LLC
821 MITCHELL AVE.
/SALISBURY, NC 2�881744
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Piedmont Design Associates, P.A.
125 East Plaza Drive, Suite 104
Mooresville, NC 28115
Telephone (704) 664-7888 Fax (704) 664-1778
Email: dmunday@pdapa.com
January 10, 2006
NCDENR — DWQ — Aquifer Protection Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Attn: Michelle McKay
RE: Additional Information Request for WQ0029635
Sunset Pointe Subdivision, Goodman Lake Road
Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Dear Ms. McKay:
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
RECEIVED / DENR/ DWQ
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
JAN 1 Y 2006
This letter is addressing all ofthe items requested for additional information in your letter dated December 29, 2005 and per the
review meeting on December 29, 2005.
1. The additional information fee in the amount of $1,409.00 made payable to NCDENR has been attached to this
submittal package (High Rock Development Company, LLC Check #136).
2. The old well located near the northeastern area of the disposal field has been shown on plan sheet U-2 (with
coordinates) and included in the revised section of Mr. Eric Lappala's report.
3. The old farm gully found in the northern end ofthe project that lies within the proposed drip field area has been and the
. general area indicated on sheet U-2. Plan notes require the contractor to have the soil scientist evaluate the soil
proposed to fill and grade the existing gully and re-evaluate after the area is filled and graded for disposal.
4. The water balance has been revised by Mr. Lappala and Mr. Willcox and both revised reports and figures have been
attached to this submittal. The changes in drip surface area from 37 acres to the correct amount (as shown on plans) of
34.7 acres required an increase in wet weather storage from 52 to 56 days. Basin has been regarded accordingly on
plan sheets U-1 and U-2. -
5. Eight foot wide access roads have been provided around the perimeter of each zone of the drip fields so that the
operator can easily check the drip fields. Since the area will be cleared of underbrush and the canopy ofthe trees will
be raised to a minimum of eight feet above the forest floor, the operator will be able to check the areas of the drain
fields by driving.along the aisles. At the pump house, the operator will be able to check flows and pump run times.
This will allow the operator to tell if a zone has a leak or broken/damaged line and the operator will have to walk the
drain field. Once per year, the operator will be required to maintain the treatment area by spraying herbicide around
the perimeter ofthe fields and other areas ofthe treatment and disposal system The contractor will be required to plant
Loblolly Pine saplings in the areas that were clear cut or currently have no tree cover. The installation contractor will
thin the underbrush (3" in diameter or less) in the areas in the existing pine forest By request ofthe permit, once the
existing trees in the forested areas mature, the Homeowner's Association will be required to have the forest evaluated
by an agronomist 5 years from date of issuance of the permit and every 5 years thereafter to determine if crop
harvesting is needed.
6. On plan sheet U-2, the plans note that signs will be required to be posted around all ofthe disposal and treatment areas.
A detail ofthe sign has been shown in the lower right hand comer of plan sheet U-4.
7. The application has been revised to be consistent with plan sheet U-2.
8. The total pump run time sheet has been revised to correspond with the application for zones 13 and 14.
9. Zone valve 6 in the application has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the calculations.
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10. Zone valve 8 in the application has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the calculations.
11. Zone valve 13 in the calculations has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the application.
12. Zone valve 14 in the calculations has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the application.
13. The sum of the total area of each zone has been revised in the application to be 34.7 acres and is consistent with all
plans, specifications, calculations, reports, etc.
We believe this information is sufficient for approval for the aforementioned project. Please feel free to contact me if any
additional information is required or if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
PIEDMONT DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.A. X'4wi . �gG�[,
Donald L. Munday, PE
NC Registration No. 17327
attachments
cc: File
RRO, Rich Hayes, Aquifer Protectiion Section
Todd Harrell, BB Hobbs
Rob Willcox, S&ME
Eric Lappala, Eagle Resources
Jim Schwab, High Rock Lake Development, LLC
5. a. 100-year flood elevation: 623.90 feet mean sea level. Source: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (USGS
Datum
(Complete even if project is not within the 100 year flood area)
b. Are any treatment units or wetted areas located within the 100-year flood plain?: ❑ Yes; ® No.
c. If Yes, briefly describe which units/areas and the measures being taken to protect against flooding.
6. Method to provide system reliability (see instruction P): Telemetry tied to all controls on site including
web based monitoring in tied into treatment system and individual lift stations at each residence.
7. a. Type of disinfection:UV
b. If chlorine, specify detention time provided: N/A minutes. Please indicate in what part of the
wastewater system chlorine contact time occurs (i.e. chlorine contact chamber): N/A
c. If UV, provide manufacturer's details within application package and specify the number of lamps 2,
8. Measures taken to provide thirty (30) days of residuals holding (15A NCAC 2H .02190)(9)): Lined
Lagoon with active volume over req'd amount for 30 days (designed for 56 days)
V. DESIGN INFORMATION (For septic tanks & sand filters)
1. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Treatment Units
each separate
How
ProvidedSurface
Many
Dimensions
LxWxH
Volume
i(GPD/ft)
Loading Page Number in the
Rate Plans & Specifications
Plans I_ Specs
Septic__(list
criteria in T15A 18A
Must conformto1952-.1954
•
1,
11�®®I
Primary Sand Filters
Secondary Sand Filters
--
*NOTE: If a treatment system other than sand filters is to be used for secondary treatment, please submit a
separate page with specific details of sizing and treatment ability and provide manufacturer's documentation
for support.
2. Have effluent filters been provided for septic tank? ® Yes ❑ No.
DESIGN INFORMATION (For Earthen Impoundments)
1.. Provide the number of earthen impoundments in the system: 1
2. Are any impoundments designed to receive adjacent surface runoff? ❑ Yes ® No
If Yes, please specify which impoundment: and the drainage area: fl
3. ' Are impoundment(s) designed to include a discharge point (pipe, emergency spillway, etc)? ❑ Yes ® No
4. Provide the design measures proposed for impoundment liner protection from wind drive wave action: N/A
5. Provide date when notification of intent to construct a dam was submitted to the Division of Land
Resources (15A NCAC 2K .0200):
Notification Submitted on: N/A
❑ Permit Issued on: ® Permit Unnecessary per the Division of Land Resources
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 7
6. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Design Element (Primary Impoundment)
Page Number in the
Plans &
Specifications
Plans Secs
Purpose of Im oundment ❑ Treatment ® Storage
U-4
Liner ® Synthetic ❑ Clay ❑None*
Cut
Sheets
Proper installation and testing of liner
U4
U-5
Inside Berm Surface Dimensions of Impoundment (LxWxH)
225 x 158 x 32
feet
U-2
U-5
Bottom Dimensions of Impoundment xWxH
98x62x32 feet
U-2
U-5
Embankment side sloe
2:1
U-2, U-4
U-5
Mean Seasonal High Water Table Depth
(depth below grade)**
N/A feet
N/A
N/A
Finish grade elevation of impoundment
694 feet
U-2, U-4
U-5
Depth from bottom of impoundment to top of embankment
32 feet
U-2, U-4
U-5
Total Volume of Impoundment
591,256 ft
U-2
U-5
Design Freeboard 2 feet minimum
2 feet
U-4
U-5
Depth of minimum liquid level (top of treatment zone or
permanent liquid level
-30 feet
U-2
U-5
Depth of sludge storage area provided
N/A feet
NA
N/A
Effective treatment or storage volumeprovided***
569,569 ft
U-2
U-5
Effective treatment or storage time provided
56 days
N/A
U-5, Soil
Report
Design Influent BOD loading
3.1275 Lbs BOD/acre/day
at average operating level
*NOTE: Please refer to 15A NCAC 2H .0219(f) for liner requirements.
**NOTE: The liner shall be protected from impacts of the seasonal high water table as necessary.
***NOTE: The Division requires that treatment volume not be considered part of storage volume. The storage
volume should be calculated between the top of the treatment zone/sludge zone, or permanent liquid level (as
indicated by outlet pipe) and maximum allowable liquid level in the impoundment.
DESIGN INFORMATION (For Mechanical Treatment Systems)
1. Type of mechanical treatment system (activated sludge, fixed film, suspended growth, etc): Recirculating
Textile Filter 16 AX-100 Advantex Filters (Capable of Treating 5000 G/D ea with 20,000 gallon
recirculation tank (1 per 4 pods) See Specification Package and Cut Sheets for additional information
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 8
2. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Treatment Units
list each separately)
How
Many
Provided
Dimensions
L x W x H ft
Volume
Gallons
Page Number in the
Plans &
Specifications
Plans I Secs
Flow Equalization Basins
Pumps
Blowers
4
20x10x14'
20,000 ea.
U-3
Cut
Sheets
8
Capacity (GPM):
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM) each: N/A
Grit Removal 'Chamber
N/A
N/A I
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bar Screens
Spacing
❑ Manually cleaned ❑Mechanically cleaned
N/A
N/A
Flow Splitter Boxes
3 36" Dia.
332 ea.
U-3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Overflows to equalization basin provided? ❑ Yes ® No
Influent Flow Measuring Device
Location: Flow Splitters
Type: Wet well with slotted risers
Aeration Basins
Pumps
Blowers
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Detention Time at design flow (hrs): N/A
Sludge Retention Time (days): N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM)each: N/A
Clarifiers
Waste Sludge Pumps
Return Sludge Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Surface Loading Rate (GPD/ft ): N/A
Weir Length (ft): N/A
N/A
N/A
Weir Loading Rate (GPD/ft): N/A
Sludge Holding
Basins/Thickening
Pumps
Blowers
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holding Time (days): N/A
N/A % solids of Final Sludge
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM)each: N/A
Tertiary Filters
Media Specifications
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Loading Rate (GPM/fl ): N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
Clearwell
Pumps
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Mudwell
Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Chlorine Contact Basin
. Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Effluent Flow Measuring Device
Location: Pump House
Type: Digiflow Flow Meter
Auxiliary Power Source
® Permanent ❑ Portable
U-5
Cut
Sheets
Capable of powering all essential units? ® Yes ❑ No
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 9
SUNSET POINTE SUBDIVISION DATE January 3, 2006
Goodman Lake Road TIME: 3:44:27 PM
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
Zone Number Size (Acres) LF of Driv Line Number of Emitters Flow Per Emitter (GPH) Dosing Flow Rate Pump Run Time (Min)
1
23
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.8
42:05.4
2
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
163.1
25:27.4
3
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.8
42:05.4
4
2.6
56,628
28,314
0.53
66.9
04:34.4
100.3
02:12.8
5
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.8
42:05.4
6
2.4
52,272
26,136
0.53
152.9
01:13.0
7
2.4
52,272
26,136
0.53
156.5
40:26.8
8
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.7
11:56.9
9
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.8
42:05.4
10
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
160.8
42:05.4
11
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
161.2
43:01.6
12
2.5
54,450
27,225
0.53
162.0
46:40.0
13
2.7
58,806
29,403
0.53
51.3
40:00.0
125.6
49:18.0
14
2.1
45,738
22,869
0.53
132.4.
14:19.2
Total Pump Run Time per Day For Dosing
09:37.0
Advocacy-SoundScienco—Innovation Solutions
Mr. David DeCaron
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A.
Suite 104 Westfield Center
125 East Plaza Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
Via email: ddcaron@pdapa
January 5, 2006
Subject: Revisions to Sunset Pointe Hydrogeologic Study
Dear David;
This letter transmits revised pages to the Hydrogeologic Study for the Sunset Pointe
Development in Rowan County, NC. The revisions are as follows:
1. Page 1: Paragraph 1 revised to state approximately 35 acres of irrigated area instead of
37 acres, and reference to wastewater meeting reuse water quality standards removed
2. Page 9: Section 5.3: Section title changed to Water Supply Wells from Logs of Water
Supply Wells; Language added referencing the well discovered onsite during the field
visit of December 16, responding to DWQ 12/29/05 Additional Information Request
(DWQ/AIR) item number 2.
3. Page 11: Revised Figure 3 showing the location of the well discovered during the field
visit in response to DWQ/AIR item number 2.
4. Page 31. Section 7.3.2: Modified section to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area
in the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
5. Page 33. Conclusions: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area in the
Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
Eagle Resources, P.A.
4005 Lake Springs Court • Raleigh, NC 27613-1525 • Phone: 919.345.1013 Fax 888.453.0958
Email:elappala@eagleresources.com • www.eagleresources.com
6. Page 46, Sections 2.2 and 3.0: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area in
the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
7. Page 48: Revised Water Balance Table: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the
wetted area in the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
Please transmit this letter and attachments to the appropriate persons at DWQ in accordance
with the DWQ/AIR.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact me.
Sincerely yours;
e, %%J4111eairrri
SEAL
Eric G. Lappala, P.E., P.H.
January 5, 2006
1. Introduction
The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water land application system for Sunset Pointe is
located south of Long Ferry Road and West of Goodman Lake Road in northwestern Rowan
County, North Carolina (Figure 1). As an integrated part of the treatment system the reclaimed
wastewater will be used to irrigate the, approximately 35 .acres of mixed pine and deciduous
forest using a drip irrigation system. The Sunset Pointe wastewater treatment and drip
irrigation system will be permitted as a non -discharge facility under 15A NCAC 2H .0200.
This work was performed by Eagle Resources, P.A. under contract to High Rock Development,
LLC.
1.1. Purpose
This hydrogeologic study has been completed in support of the non -discharge permit as required
by 15A NCAC 2H .0200, and conforms to the criteria outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(E)
and 15A'NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(F). The purpose of the hydrogeologic study is to provide the
necessary information and analyses to document the occurrence and movement of groundwater
beneath and in the vicinity of the planned drip irrigation area to assess the potential for
development of shallow water table conditions.
The hydrogeologic study provided information and analyses that was used in conjunction with
the results of the Soils Report (S&ME, 2005) and site development constraints provided by
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A. to document the hydrogeologic system and to assess the likely
depth to water table beneath the drip irrigation area.
1.2. Disclaimer
Some analyses contained in this report relied upon data and information provided by others.
Eagle Resources P.A. makes no representations regarding the completeness, accuracy and
reliability of that data and information.
1
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5.3. Water supply Wells
Analysis of aerial photos and U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute topographic. maps, and location of residences from
the Rowan County GIS website show that no evidence of water supply wells within 500 feet of the
potential drip irrigation area (Figure 1). However, field investigation on December 16, 2005
discovered an old, unused well at the location shown on Figure 3 (Rev.). The depth of this well
could not be determined at the time of the field investigation. It is recommended that this well be
properly abandoned by a North Carolina licensed water well contractor prior to commencement of
the application of water to the dripfield. The NAD83 North Carolina State Plane coordinates in feet
are: Easting 1598241, Northing: 703301 as determined by Eagle Resources using a field grade GPS
(7-10 ft accuracy) The equivalent latitude and longitude of this well in decimal degrees are:
35.674907N, 80.352805W.
5.4. Water Level Measurements
Water level measurements in the piezometers were completed immediately prior to conducting slug
tests in the piezometers in November 2005. Only three of the piezometers contained water at the
time of the measurement. The water level measurements are included in Table 3. These
measurements were used to establish the likely depth to the water table in the potential sprayfield
areas, and to constrain the numerical groundwater flow model within the property boundaries.
Table 3. -- Water Level Measurements in Piezometers.
Site ID
Date
Measured
Depth to
Water
Below MP
(ft)
Uepth to
Water
Below
Ground
Surface
(ft)
Water
Level
Elevation
(ft NGVD)
PZ-2
11/28/2005
> 25
> 21
< 657.7
PZ-3
11/28/2005
26.60
24.60
653.40
PZ-4
11/28/2005
> 29.9
> 26.9
< 670.7
PZ-6
11/28/2005
> 24.5
21.50
668.80
PZ-7
11/28/2005
24.67
19.67
< 666.43
PZ-8
11/28/2005
> 32
> 29
< 669
PZ-9
11/28/2005
34.38
29.881
657.42
PZ-10
11/28/2005
> 28
> 25
1 < 670.5
9
SB-24 KsafSB
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m PZ-10 rr ,
`0 SB-19 SB-9 rp SB-2
33 :..:
PZ41;
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- PZ-8
------ --
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32=-----___- SB 9 SB-18
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SB-20,�• SB-12 ;'
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n
u
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irr SB-28 I SB-13.,
S il'.PZ=2 SB-27 0 686 -- 1 Z,'
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SB-14Q<58t-3•
f �
Explanation' /, .. \PZ-3
Site Type 674 28.5 i
f� Piezometer 6,12 `' SB-16
® Soil Boring
f� Ksat Test 666
O Water Well 662
33 Refusal Depth
i
Irrigation Area
�] 500--ft Buffer ``�;;'• ,,
Existing Residence 0 90 180 360 540 720
Feet
Advocacy-Suurrd Scim m • Mrwalion • Soluba9N
sunset Pointe Ir-rigation Area
.ovation of Piezometers, Depths to Refusal, S&ME Soil Borings, Water Wells,
nd S&ME Ksat Tests. (Note Ksat3 & Ksat 4 are co -located)
Date Project Number Approved:
01/04/06 16014.1 E.G.Lappala
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Month
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Annual Precipitation .
Precipitation
inches
percent
inches
Location of Precipitation Data:
Salisbury, NC (Rowan County) -
January
3 71'l�
8.05
j 4.21
February
3 92
8.51
i 4.45 I
Staring Year of Data Record:
�.1900
March
_Y_• 4'34.
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II 4.90
April
3 62
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7.85
I 4.11
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1993
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3;91
8.48
4.44
June
4.18
9.07
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Period of Record (Years) =
93 _ 1.
Jul
4 81
10.44
5.46 locations within the Water
August
4:41
9.57
5.01 Balance Program
Source of Data:
September
3.'55
7.70
4.03
3.59
USDA-NRCS County Soil Survey's (contact.local NRCS office)
3.16
October
6.86
November
2.75
5.97
3.12
December
3.76'
8.16
_ _ _4.27_
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100.00
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September
October
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0.85
1.36
1.03
3.07
1.09
5.49
1.21
8.23
1.21
10.86
1.23
12.10
1.16
11.59
1.03
9.46
0.97
5.76
0.86
2.88
0.85
1.17
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Version 5 December 2004
Water Balance (75,000 & 1 Acre Lagoon & 56 days storage) 34.7 acres
Lnfluent, Lagoon Storage,: " -
Total Flow to be
and Zone SetuDisposed (Annual
Worksheet Area of Design Daily Total Flow to All ..
Lagoon Flow (Influent) :. Zones
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Zones aroos iWd,,individual Zoneflowratos 76,000 gals/day gals/day
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equal
Days Pan Lagoon Lagoon Design Influent Total: Influent+
par Evaporation Adjusted : Gains from 'Losses from Volume per Lagoon Gains & ._
Month month Data Pan Data Precip Precip. Evap. Month Losses
inches mches inches gallons gallons gallons gallons
January 31 �1r�0 0.77 ^ 4.21 114,438 " _ 20,907 2,326,000 2,418,531
February 28 108 0.76 4.46 120,915 20,717 2,100,000 2,200,198
March 31 3 42 2.39 4.90 132,946 66,002 2,326,000 2,392,943
April 30 " 6 38 3.76 4.11 111,661 101,874 2,260,000 2,269,787
May 31 '_': 6 21 ` + 4.35 4.44 120,607 118,030 2,325,000 2,327,577
June 30 6 91 4.84 4.75 128,935 131,334 2,260,000 2,247,601
July 31 7 29 5.10 6.46 148,368 138,657 1 2,326,000 2,334,811
August 31 "6.44 -,_'. } , 4.61 6.01 136,030 122,401 2,326,000 2,338,628
September 30 610 3.67 4.03 109,602 96,933 2,260,000 2,262,670 ,
October 31 3i69 2.61 3.69 97,472 68,233 2,325,000 2,354,239
November 30 2.23rg, : 1.66 3.12 84,826 42,384 2,250,000 2,292,441
December 31 :' 1:68' 1.18 4.27 116,980 31,931 2,325,000 2,409,049
•
:
Totals: 36b 60.42 36.29 62.36 114217,6571 958,303 27,375,OOD 27,838,376
Source of PAN Evap. Data
rZone 1
Daily Flow to
Zone 1
.Wetted Aeroag
galstday acros
:
76 270 ' " 34 770'"r-74.
--,,
Irr. Rate 0.67
intwk =
Zone 1
Volume to be
Disposed
Zone 1
Design
Irrigation per
month
gallons
inches
2,364,370
r 2.b1
2,136,560
2.27
2,364,370
2.61
2,288,100
2.43
2,364,370
2.61
2,288,100
2.43
2,364,370
2.61
2,364,370
2.61
2,288,100
2.43
2,364,370
2.61
2,288,100
2.43
2,364,370
-� 2.51
27,838,661 29.66
Version 5 December 2004
Soils andE Water
Bala
Soils Series Information
for Zone 1
Potential
site limitations
Zone 1 Description
Reuae Drlp Area (Approx 34 7 Acres)
Series Name
Water table depth
risk of
Is bedrock <
Drainage class
8
(BLS)
perching
60" BLS ?
BLS,= below land surfaee ,
Calculate Soil Drainage
?Pacolet ':
wellPublished
>3.0
low
no
soil permeability
StO 1 She #Z f x Ksat
Geeil i
well
low no are not acceptable. Actual in -
>3.0
In -situ saturated vertical
Drainage
Soil
„SMecklonbuPg
well
>3.0
high
no
hydraulic conductivity
.�
Drainage
(Ksat)
factor (f)
Rate
"
in/hr to/day percent
; m/day
Copied from Influent & Zones Setup Shoo
Click the
Q.12
2.88
0 080 : '
0.17
Daily Flow = 76,270 gals/day
button after making
Zone 1 Area = 34.70 acres
changes.
Calculated Manual Actual Used
Override
I
Zone 1
Cummulative
Zonal
Month
Da s er
y P
month
PET
Zone 1
Soil
Drainage
Zone 1
Total Loss
1�d
Maximum
Allowable
Irrigation
Maximum
Allowable
Irrigation
Maximum
Allowable
Irrigation
inches
inches
inches
inches
inches
inches
inches
January
0.29
5.36
5.65
4.21
1.43
1.43
February
t3l
0.40
4.84
5.24
4.45
0.78
0.78
March
1.18
5.36
6.54
4.90
1.64
1.64
April
30
2.36
5.18
7.54
4.11
3.43
3.00
3.00
May
31
4.08
5.36
9.43
4.44
4.99
4.50
4.50
June
30
5.53
5.18
10.71
4.75
5.96
5:60
5.50
July
31
6.31
5.36
11.67
1 5.46
6.20
5.60
5.50
August
31
5.68
5.36
11.03
5.01
6.02
6.60
5.50
September
30
4.03
5.18
9.22
4.03
5.18
6.00
5.00
October
31
2.21
5.36
7.56
3.59
3.97
3.00
3.00
November
30
0.92
5.18
6.10
3.12
2.98
-
2.98
December
31
0.34
5.36
5.70
4.27
1.43
1.43
Design Irrigation
per Month
Monthly
Excess
inches
inches
2.51
-1.07
2.27
-1.48
2.51
-0.87
2.43
0.67
2.51
1.99
2.43
3.07
2.51
2.99
2.51
2.99
2.43
2.57
2.61
0.49
2.43
0.55
2.51
-1.08
Storage
Required for
Irrigation
Actual
Monthly
Irrigation Rate
inches
inches
l 2.16 I
1.43
l 3.64 l
0.78
4.51 l
1.64
3.93 l
1.94
3.00
4.50
0.00
4.37
1 0.00
2.51
0.00
2.51
0.00
0.00
2.43
2.51
YIY1
,1-;
000
2.43
1.08
1.43
Totals: 365 33.32 63.07 96.39 52.36 44.03 40.27 29.55 29.55
Maximum Monthly Storage Required for the Irrigation of Zone 1:
inches acres gallons
4.51 over 34.70 4,245,465
Water Balance (75,000 & 1 Acre Lagoon & 56 days storage) 34.7 acres Version 5 December 2004
Zonal SLOfag@ Summations OBJECT ,To calculate the minimum wet weather storage required for multiple zoned spray Irrigation site.
Zeno 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
'...
Zone 6 Zone 6 Zono 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Zone Oesedptlon=»
Reuse Ud'Ana (Approx..
M.7 Acres
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acokt
III
Prodominant Bolls=»
Cecil
MPooklenbure
EMOM
�mom
�Imm
mom
Design Daily
Influent 760oe
(gpd) -
Total Flow
Olsposed 7s,27o
medt o
locasl= 3430
Cummulall" Storage
Required
Minimum Required Storage (gallons) --------------- ►
Minimum Storage = 4,246,466 gallons divided by 76,000 gpd = 66.6 days
N'a,.�M°" �'Fy1AGmmlim R.gwwl'.
Water Balance (75,000 & 1 Acre Lagoon & 56 days storage) 34.7 acres Version 5 December 2004
4 :r
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A.
125 East Plaza Drive, Suite 104
Mooresville, NC 28115
Telephone (704) 664-7888 Fax (704) 664-1778
Email: dmunday@pdapa.com
January 10, 2006
NCDENR — DWQ — Aquifer Protection Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Attn: Michelle McKay
RE: Additional Information Request for WQ0029635
Sunset Pointe Subdivision, Goodman Lake Road
Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Dear Ms. McKay:
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
This letter is addressing all ofthe items requested for additional information in your letter dated December 29, 2005 and per the
review meeting on December 29, 2005.
1. The additional information fee in the amount of $1,409.00 made payable to NCDENR has been attached to this
submittal package (High Rock Development Company, LLC Check # 136).
2. The old well located near the northeastern area of the disposal field has been shown on plan sheet U-2 (with
coordinates) and included in the revised section of Mr. Eric Lappala's report.
3. The old farm gully found in the northern end of the project that lies within the proposed drip field area has been and the
general area indicated on sheet U-2. Plan notes require the contractor to have the soil scientist evaluate the soil
proposed to fill and grade the existing gully and re-evaluate after the area is filled and graded for disposal.
4. The water balance has been revised by Mr. Lappala and Mr. Willcox and both revised reports and figures have been
attached to this submittal. The changes in drip surface area from 37 acres to the correct amount (as shown onplans) of
34.7 acres required an increase in wet weather storage from 52 to 56 days. Basin has been regarded accordingly on
plan sheets U-1 and U-2.
5. Eight foot wide access roads have been provided around the perimeter of each zone of the drip fields so that the
operator can easily check the drip fields. Since the area will be cleared of underbrush and the canopy of the trees will
be raised to a minimum of eight feet above the forest floor, the operator will be able to check the areas of the drain
fields by driving along the aisles. At the pump house, the operator will be able to check flows and pump run times.
This will allow the operator to tell if a zone has a leak or broken/damaged line and the operator will have to walk the
drain field. Once per year, the operator will be required to maintain the treatment area by spraying herbicide around
the perimeter of the fields and other areas of the treatment and disposal system The contractor will be required to plant
Loblolly Pine saplings in the areas that were clear cut or currently have no tree cover. The installation contractor will
thin the underbrush (Y in diameter or less) in the areas in the existing pine forest. By request of the permit, once the
existing trees in the forested areas mature, the Homeowner's Association will be required to have the forest evaluated
by an agronomist 5 years from date of issuance of the permit and every 5 years thereafter to determine if crop
harvesting is needed.
6. On plan sheet U-2, the plans note that signs will be required to be posted around all of the disposal and treatment areas.
A detail of the sign has been shown in the lower right hand corner of plan sheet U-4.
7. The application has been revised to be consistent with plan sheet U-2.
8. The total pump run time sheet has been revised to correspond with the application for zones 13 and 14.
9. Zone valve 6 in the application has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the calculations.
10. Zone valve 8 in the application has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the calculations.
11. Zone valve 13 in the calculations has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the application.
12. Zone valve 14 in the calculations has been revised to correspond with the plan sheet U-2 and the application.
13. The sum of the total area of each zone has been revised in the application to be 34.7 acres and is consistent with all
plans, specifications, calculations, reports, etc.
We believe this information is sufficient for approval for the aforementioned project. Please feel free to contact me if any
additional information is required or if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
PIEDMONT DESIGN ASSOCIATES, PA.
Zfw
Donald L. Munday, PE
NC Registration No. 17327
attachments
cc: File
RRO, Rich Hayes, Aquifer Protectiion Section
Todd Harrell, BB Hobbs
Rob Willcox, S&ME
Eric Lappala, Eagle Resources
Jim Schwab, High Rock Lake Development, LLC
5. a. 100-year flood elevation: 623.90 feet mean sea level. Source: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (USGS
Datum
(Complete even if project is not within the 100 year flood area)
b. Are any treatment units or wetted areas located within the 100-year flood plain?: ❑ Yes; ® No.
c. If Yes, briefly describe which units/areas and the measures being taken to protect against flooding.
6. Method to provide system reliability (see instruction P): Telemetry tied to all controls on site including
web based monitoring in tied into treatment system and individual lift stations at each residence.
7. a. Type of disinfection:UV
b. If chlorine, specify detention time provided: N/A minutes. Please indicate in what part of the
wastewater system chlorine contact time occurs (i.e. chlorine contact chamber): N/A
c. If UV, provide manufacturer's details within application package and specify the number of lamps 2_
8. Measures taken to provide thirty (30) days of residuals holding (15A NCAC 2H .02190)(9)): Lined
Lagoon with active volume over req'd amount for 30.days (designed for 56 days)
V. DESIGN INFORMATION (For septic tanks &a sand filters)
1. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
TreatmentSurface
(list each separately),.1
0
Loading
W IRum
Septic Tanks
Must conform to
.1952-.1954
EFTIMMI
Primary Sand Filters
Secondary Sand Fi rs
*NOTE: if a treatment system other than sand filters is to be used Tor secondary treatment, please submit a
separate page with specific details of sizing and treatment ability and provide manufacturer's documentation
for support.
2. Have effluent filters been provided for septic tank? ® Yes ❑ No.
DESIGN INFORMATION (For Earthen Impoundments)
1. Provide the number of earthen impoundments in the system: 1
2. Are any impoundments designed to receive adjacent surface runoff? ❑ Yes ® No
If Yes, please specify which impoundment: and the drainage area: ft
3. Are impoundment(s) designed to include a discharge point (pipe, emergency spillway, etc)? ❑ Yes 9 No
4. Provide the design measures proposed for impoundment liner protection from wind drive wave action: N/A
5. Provide date when notification of intent to construct a dam was submitted to the Division of Land
Resources (15A NCAC 2K .0200):
Notification Submitted on: N/A
❑ Permit Issued on: ® Permit Unnecessary per the Division of Land Resources
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 7
6. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Design Element (Primary Impoundment)
Page Number in the
Plans &
Specifications
Plans Specs
Purpose of Impoundment ❑ Treatment ® Storage
U-4
U4
225 x 158 x 32 U-2
feet
Cut
Sheets
Liner ® Synthetic ❑ Clay ❑None*
Proper installation and testing of liner
U-5
Inside Berm Surface Dimensions of Impoundment (LxWxH)
U-5
Bottom Dimensions of Impoundment LxWxH
98x62x32 feet
U-2
U-5
Embankment side sloe
2:1
U-2, U-4
U-5
Mean Seasonal High Water Table Depth
(depth below grade)**
N/A feet
N/A
N/A
Finish pyade elevation of impoundment
694 feet
U-2, U4
U-5
Depth from bottom of impoundment to top of embankment
32 feet
U-2, U-4
U-5
Total Volume of Impoundment
591,256 ft
U-2
U-5
Design Freeboard 2 feet minimum)
2 feet
U-4
U-5
Depth of minimum liquid level (top of treatment zone or
permanent liquid level
30 feet
U-2
U-5
Depth of sludge storage area provided
N/A feet
NA
N/A
Effective treatment or stora a volumeprovided***
569,569 ft
U-2
U-5
Effective treatment or storage time provided
56 days
N/A
U-5, Soil
Report
Design Influent BOD loading
3.1275 Lbs BOD/acre/day
at average operating level
*NOTE: Please refer to 15A NCAC 2H .0219(f) for liner requirements.
**NOTE: The liner shall be protected from impacts of the seasonal high water table as necessary.
***NOTE: The Division requires that treatment volume not be considered part of storage volume. The storage
volume should be calculated between the top of the treatment zone/sludge zone, or permanent liquid level (as
indicated by outlet pipe) and maximum allowable liquid level in the impoundment.
DESIGN INFORMATION (For Mechanical Treatment Systems)
1. Type of mechanical treatment system (activated sludge, fixed film, suspended growth, etc): Recirculating
Textile Filter 16 AX-100 Advantex Filters (Capable of Treating 5000 G/D ea with 20,000 gallon
recirculation tank (1 per 4 pods) See Specification Package and Cut Sheets for additional information
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 8
2. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Treatment Units
list each separately)
How
Many
Provided
Dimensions
L x W x H ft
Volume
Gallons
Page Number in the
Plans &
Specifications
Plans Secs
Flow Equalization Basins
Pumps
Blowers
4
20xlOxl4
20,000 ea.
U-3
Cut
Sheets
8
Capacity (GPM):
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM) each: N/A
Grit Removal Chamber
N/A
N/A I
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bar Screens
Spacing
❑ Manually cleaned ❑Mechanically cleaned
N/A
N/A
Flow Splitter Boxes
3 36" Dia.
332 ea.
U-3
N/A
I N/A
N/A
N/A
Overflows to equalization basin provided? ❑ Yes ® No
Influent Flow Measuring Device
Location: Flow Splitters
Type: Wet well with slotted risers
Aeration Basins
Pumps
Blowers
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Detention Time at design flow (hrs): N/A
Sludge Retention Time (days): N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM)each: N/A
Clarifiers
Waste Sludge Pumps
Return Sludge Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Surface Loading Rate (GPD/ft ): N/A
Weir Length (ft): N/A
N/A
N/A
Weir Loading Rate (GPD/ft): N/A
Sludge Holding
Basins/Thickening
Pumps
Blowers
N= N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holding Time (days): N/A
N/A % solids of Final Sludge
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
N/A
Type: N/A Capacity (CFM)each: N/A
Tertiary Filters
'
Media Specifications
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
=LoadingGPM/ft2): N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
Clearwell
Pumps
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Mudwell
Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Chlorine Contact Basin
Pumps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Capacity (GPM): N/A
Effluent Flow Measuring Device
Location: Pump House
Type: Digiflow Flow Meter
Auxiliary Power Source
® Permanent ❑ Portable
U-5
Cut
Sheets
Capable of powering all essential units? ® Yes ❑ No
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 9
VI. DESIGN INFORMATION FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
1. If applicable, provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Page Number in the
Plans &
Design Element
Specifications
Plans Specs
Dimensions of Irrigation Pump Tank xWxH
75x25x8feet
U-2, U-4
U-5
Total Available Volume of Irrigation Pump Tank
89,000 gallons
U-2
U-5
Dosing Volume of Irrigation Pump Tank
5,360 gallons
U-4
Calcs
Capacity of pumps
298.4GPM U-4, U-5
Cut
at 138.94 TDH I
Sheets
High Water Alarms
Audible Alarm
U-4
cut
Visual Alarm
j'
Sheets
U-4
Cut
Sheets
Equipment to prevent irrigation during rain events if
U-4
Cut
irrigation controls are automatic
Sheets
2. List any equipment (note sheet number of the plans or page number in the specifications) not specifically
mentioned above (pump hoist, odor control equipment, etc.): Air Ventilation fan for AX-100 Units, U-3,
Cut Sheets
3. Minimum depth to mean seasonal high water table within irrigation fields per Soil Scientist's Evaluation:
N/A feet below ground surface.
4. Loading rates recommended by the Soil Scientist Evaluation:
Soil Area
Fields/Zones
Loading Rate
Loading Rate
Loading
If Seasonal, list
within Soil Area
Inches/Hour
Inches/Year
Recommended
appropriate months
1
14
0.30
40.27
® Annual
❑ Seasonal
❑ Annual
❑ Seasonal
❑ Annual
❑ Seasonal
❑ Annual
❑ Seasonal
❑ Annual
❑ Seasonal
5. Design loading rates are equal or less than the loading rates recommended by Soil Scientist? ® Yes ❑ No
If No, explain:
6. Size of wetted irrigation area: 1,511,532 square feet; or 34.7 acres.
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 10
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS:
7. Provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Number of Emitters
377,833
U-2
Calcs
Design Wetted Area of Emitters
4 if
U-2
Calcs
Distance Between Drip Lines
2 feet
U-2
Calcs
Distance Between Drip Emitters
2 feet
U-2
Calcs
Flow per emitter
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Emitter
704.35 feet
U-2
Calcs
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS:
8. Number of operational zones within irrigation system: 14 surface drip zones
9. Provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans. It may be
necessary to provide additional tables for separate irrigation zones and/or separate nozzle types within
zones if there are significant differences. Please see Instruction N and Instruction O to ensure all
information is provided as required.
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
1
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 f
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
692.9 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
2
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
700.2 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
3
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 f
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
702.25 feet
U-2
Calcs
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 11
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
4
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
28,314
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
113,256 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
704.2 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
5
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 f
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
702.15 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
6
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
22,869
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
104,544 f
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
704.35 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
7
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
22,869
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
104,544 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
700.22 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
8
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Cales
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 f
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
698.30 feet
U-2
Calcs
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 12
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
9
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
689.33 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
10
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
699.20 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
11
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
698.95 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
12
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
27,225
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
108,900 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7760 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
696.61 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
13
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
29,620
U-2
Calcs .
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
118,483 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
690.62 feet
U-2
Calcs
Design Element
Page Number in the Plans & Specifications
Plans Secs
Zone
14
U-2
Calcs
Number of Nozzles
22,869
U-2
Calcs
Total Design Wetted Area of Nozzles
91,476 ft
U-2
Calcs
Flow per Nozzle
0.0088 GPM
U-2
Calcs
at:
7-60 psi
U-2
Calcs
Elevation of Highest Nozzle
681.25 feet
U-2
Calcs
FORM: SIA 09-02 Page 13
SUNSET POINTE SUBDIVISION DATE January 3, 2006
Goodman Lake Road TIME: 3:44:27 PM
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
Zone Number Size (Acres) LF of Drip Line Number of Emitters Flow Per Emitter (GPH) Dosing Flow Rate Pump Run Time (Min)
1
2.5
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27,225
0.53
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27,225
0.53
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27,225
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28,314
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27,225
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29,403
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40:00.0
125.6
49:18.0
14
2.1
45,738
22,869
0.53
132.4
14:19.2
Total Pump Run Time per Day For Dosing
09:37.0
Advxa
Mr. David DeCaron
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A.
Suite 104 Westfield Center
125 East Plaza Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
Via email: ddcaron@pdapa
January 5, 2006
Subject: Revisions to Sunset Pointe Hydrogeologic Study
Dear David;
This letter transmits revised pages to the Hydrogeologic Study for the Sunset Pointe
Development in Rowan County, NC. The revisions are as follows:
1. Page 1: Paragraph I revised to state approximately 35 acres of irrigated area instead of
37 acres, and reference to wastewater meeting reuse water quality standards removed
2. Page 9: Section 5.3: Section title changed to Water Supply Wells from Logs of Water
Supply Wells; Language added referencing the well discovered onsite during the field
visit of December 16, responding to DWQ 12/29/05 Additional Information Request
(DWQ/AIR) item number 2.
3. Page 11: Revised Figure 3 showing the location of the well discovered during the field
visit in response to DWQ/AIR item number 2.
4. Page 31. Section 7.3.2: Modified section to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area
in the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
5. Page 33. Conclusions: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area in the
Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
Eagle Resources, P.A.
4005 Lake Springs Court • Raleigh, NC 27613-1525 • Phone: 919.345.1013 Fax 888.453.0958
Email:elappala@eagleresources.com • www.eagleresources.com
6. " Page 46, Sections 2.2 and 3.0: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the wetted area in
the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
7. Page 48: Revised Water Balance Table: Revised to reflect using 34.7 acres for the
wetted area in the Revised Water Balance in response to DWQ/AIR item 4.
Please transmit this letter and attachments to the appropriate persons at DWQ in accordance
with the..DWQ/AIR.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact me.
Sincerely yours;
Eric G. Lappala, P.E., P.H.
January 5, 2006
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1. Introduction
The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water land application system for Sunset Pointe is
located south of Long Ferry Road and West of Goodman Lake Road in northwestern Rowan
County, North Carolina (Figure 1). As an integrated part of the treatment system the reclaimed
wastewater will be used to irrigate the approximately 35 acres of mixed pine and deciduous
forest using a drip irrigation system. The Sunset Pointe wastewater treatment and drip
irrigation system will be permitted as a non -discharge facility under 15A NCAC 2H .0200.
This work was performed by Eagle Resources, P.A. under contract to High Rock Development,
LLC.
1.1. Purpose
This hydrogeologic study has been completed in support of the non -discharge permit as required
by 15A NCAC 2H .0200, and conforms to the criteria outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(E)
and 15A'NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(F). The purpose of the hydrogeologic study is to provide the
necessary information and analyses to document the occurrence and movement of groundwater
beneath and in the vicinity of the planned drip irrigation area to assess the potential for
development of shallow water table conditions.
The hydrogeologic study provided information and analyses that was used in conjunction with
the results of the Soils Report (S&ME, 2005) and site development constraints provided by
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A. to document the hydrogeologic system and to assess the likely
depth to water table beneath the drip irrigation area.
1.2. Disclaimer
Some analyses contained in this report relied upon data and information provided by others.
Eagle Resources P.A. makes no representations regarding the completeness, accuracy and
reliability of that data and information.
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5.3. Water Supply Wells
Analysis of aerial photos and U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute topographic maps, and location of residences from
the Rowan County GIS website show that no evidence of water supply wells within 500 feet of the
potential drip irrigation area (Figure 1). However, field investigation on December 16, 2005
discovered an old, unused well at the location shown on Figure 3 (Rev.). The depth of this well
could not be determined at the time of the field investigation. It is recommended that this well be
properly abandoned by a North Carolina licensed water well contractor prior to commencement of
the application of water to the dripfield. The NAD83 North Carolina State Plane coordinates in feet
are: Easting 1598241, Northing: 703301 as determined by Eagle Resources using a field grade GPS
(7-10 ft accuracy) The equivalent latitude and' longitude of this well in decimal degrees are:
35.674907N, 80.352805W.
5.4. Water Level Measurements
Water level measurements in the piezometers were completed immediately prior to conducting slug
tests in the piezometers in November 2005. Only three of the piezometers contained water at the
time of the measurement. The water level measurements are included in Table 3. These
measurements were used to establish the likely depth to the water table in the potential sprayfield
areas, and to constrain the numerical groundwater flow model within the property boundaries.
Table 3. -- Water Level Measurements in Piezometers.
Site ID
Date
Measured
Depth to
Water
Below MP
(ft)
Depth o
Water
Below
Ground
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(ft)
Water
Level
Elevation
(ft NGVD)
PZ-2
11/28/2005
> 25
> 21
< 657.7
PZ-3
11/28/2005
26.60
24.60
653.40
PZ-4
11/28/2005
> 29.9
> 26.9
< 670.7
PZ-6
11/28/2005
> 24.5
21.50
668.80
PZ-7
11/28/2005
24.67
19.67
< 666.43
PZ-8
11/28/2005
> 32
> 29
< 669
PZ-9
11/28/2005
34.38
1 29.88
1 657.42
PZ-10
11/28/2005
> 28
1 > 25
1 < 670.5
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692
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Location of Piezometers, Depths to Refusal, S&ME Soil Borings, Water Wells,
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Date Project Number Approved:
01/04/06 16014.1 E.G.Lappala
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7.3. Groundwater Flow Model Application
The calibrated flow model was used to assess the potential for the development of water
conditions at depths less than three feet.
7.3.1. Simulated depth to water beneath drip irrigation area
The groundwater model was used to assess the likely depth to water beneath drip
irrigation area. The requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0200 require the water table beneath
drip irrigation area to at all times be greater than one foot, and if between one and 3 feet,
that a demonstration be made that groundwater quality is not or will not be adversely
affected.
Initial recharge under the drip irrigation area was simulated by applying the average
annual drainage rate of 5.25 inches/month in/week from the S&ME water balance model.
The average recharge rate applied outside the drip irrigation area was equal to the average
annual rate under normal climatic conditions of 8.4 inches/year (0.16 inches/week)
discussed in section 7.1.4. All groundwater model analyses were steady state (non time -
varying)..
The initial recharge rate under the drip irrigation area resulted in significant portions of
the area having a water table shallower than 3 feet. Consequently, the recharge rate was
reduced in the irrigation area until only one small area remained with a simulated depth
to the watertable between 2 and 3 feet as shown in Figure 10.
7.3.2. Revised Water Balance
As discussed in the previous section, recommended drainage rate to minimize the
likelihood of the permanent watertable rising to within three feet of the land surface is 3.0
inches/month. The initial water balance prepared by S&ME used 5.25 inches/month.
Consequently, the water balance was revised using this lower drainage value. The
revision is included as Attachment D to this report. Using assumptions and approaches in
the revised water balance that have been used as part of multiple previously approved
non -discharge permit applications, the resultant wet weather storage requirements are
essentially the same as in the S&ME water balance. The recommended average annual
hydraulic loading rate from the revised water balance is 37.33 inches/year, compared to
the 40.27 inches per year in the revised water balance of the S&ME report using a wetted
area of 34.7 acres.
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8. Conclusions
A defensible conceptual hydrogeologic model of the areas including the proposed drip
irrigation area has been constructed using available information from public domain
sources, field investigations, and tests by S&ME. The conceptual model developed of
subsurface geology and hydrogeology was based upon that previously developed and
used in hydrogeologic reports in support of non -discharge permits for sites in similar
geologic and hydrologic settings. Field data collected by Eagle Resources and by S&ME
substantiate this model.
At the time of field investigations in November 2005, over 20 feet of unsaturated material
is present beneath the irrigation field above the PWR. The material above the PWR is at
least 25 and as much as 35 feet deep beneath the sprayfields based upon depths to refusal
in 8 GeoprobeTM borings.
A three-dimensional groundwater flow model has been constructed and successfully
tested against available measured groundwater level measurements. The simulated
groundwater flow patterns are consistent with the conceptual model. Consequently the
model can reliably be used to assess the likely average water table configuration and
depth to water table under conditions where irrigation is applied to the existing and
expanded drip irrigation area.
Initial hydraulic conductivity values used in the simulation model are based upon field
tests, and an acceptable model calibration was achieved by increasing the initial estimates
by a factor of 10. Model values of hydraulic conductivity are typically are 10 to 20 times
larger than values determined by slug tests in small diameter wells or piezometer because
of the effects of fractures and higher permeability weathered zones. Recharge under pre -
irrigation conditions was not adjusted during model calibration, but was set at 50% of the
normal expected values because of the documented extended drought conditions in the
region.
Based upon the results of this study, the recommended drainage rate beneath the drip
irrigation area to minimize the likelihood of the permanent watertable rising to within
three feet of the land surface is 3.0 inches/month. The S&ME water balance was revised
using this lower drainage value and is included as Attachment D to this report. The
resultant wet weather storage requirements are essentially the same as in the S&ME
water balance. The recommended average annual hydraulic loading rate,from the revised
water balance is 37.33 inches/year, compared to the 40.27 inches per year in the revised
S&ME water balance using 34.7 acres of application area.
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2.1.1.4. Precipitation on and Evaporation from Storage Reservoir
Surfaces
The wet -weather storage reservoir and the required five-day upset pond will be
constructed such that no surface drainage will occur into them. However, the water
balance requires the accounting of precipitation falling on the maximum area of these
reservoirs and of evaporation from the free water surface in the reservoirs when they
contain reclaimed water. The combined surface area used for the wet weather storage
reservoirs is estimated at 1.05 acres based upon drawings provided by Piedmont Design
Associates.
2.1.2. Soils and Drainage (GWQ) for Water Balance
As discussed in the Hydrogeologic Report, the recommended drainage rate to minimize
the likelihood of the permanent watertable rising to within three feet of the land surface is
3.0 inches/month. The initial water balance prepared by S&ME used 5.25 inches/month.
2.1.3. Design Reclaimed Water Discharge
The design flow rate of 75,000 gallons per day was provided by S&ME (Appendix III).
2.2. Monthly Water Balance Analysis
The revised convergent wet weather storage requirement calculation for Sunset Pointe is
included at the end of this Attachment. The wet weather storage requirements are 4.1
million gallons (N4Gal) or 54 days for a design flow of 75,000 gpd. The revised average
annual hydraulic loading rate is 37.33 inches per year, which is slightly less than the
40.27 inches per year in the S&ME water balance.
3. Conclusions
This report presents a revised monthly water balance analysis used to design wet weather
storage for the Sunset Pointe reclaimed water and irrigation system. The storage analysis
is based upon the 80th percentile wettest condition (combination of precipitation minus
losses from evapotranspiration, runoff, and drainage to groundwater). The revised water
balance used a drainage rate of 3.0 inches per month instead of the 5.25 inches per month
used in the initial water balance by S&ME.
The wet weather storage requirements are 4.1 million gallons (Mal) or 54 days for a
design flow of 75,000 gpd. This is slightly less than the 4.2 MGal or 57 days reported in
Appendix III of the S&ME report.
The revised average annual hydraulic loading rate is 37.33 inches per year, which is
slightly less than the 40.27 inches per year in the revised S&ME water balance using a
wetted area of 34.7 acres.
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April
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9.35
7.85
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
8.48
9.07
10.44
9.57
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6.86
5.97
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101,874
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4.44
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131,334
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31
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30
5.63
6.18
10.71
4.75
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31
6.31
5.36
11.67
5.46
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31
5.68
5.36
11.03
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31
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7.66
3.59
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Hydr®geol®gic Study
Sunset Pointe Development
Rowan County, North Carolina
December 14, 2006
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Hydr®ge®0®gic Study
Sunset Pointe Development
Rowan County, North Carolina
December 14, 2005
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Advocacy —Sound Science -Innovation— Solutions
4005 Lake Springs Court
Raleigh, NC 27613
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Contents
1.
Introduction.................................................................................................................1
1.1. Purpose................................................................................................................1
1.2. Disclaimer...........................................................................................................1
2.
Approach...............................:.....................................................................................3
3.
Existing Information Review.......................................................................................3
3.1. Topographic Information Sources......................................................................
3
3.2. Hydrology and Climate Information Sources .....................................................
3
3.2.1. Stream Courses and drainage patterns........................................................
3
3.2.2. Climate Data Sources..................................................................................
3
3.3. Soils Data Sources..............................................................................................
4
3.4. Hydrogeologic Data Sources..............................................................................
4
3.4.1. Geologic Data Sources................................................................................ 4
3.4.2. Hydrogeology Data and Information Sources ............................................ 5
4.
Project Geographic Information System and Database...............................................5
5.
Field Investigation.......................................................................................................7
5.1. Test Borings........................................................................................................ 7
5.2. Piezometers......................................................................................................... 7
5.3. Logs of Water Supply Wells...............................................................................
9
5.4. Water Level Measurements................................................................................ 9
5.5. Hydraulic Conductivity Tests in Piezometers..................................................
10
6.
Inventory of Private Water Supply Wells..................................................................12
7.
Data Analysis and Modeling.....................................................................................12
7.1. Conceptual Model.............................................................................................
12
7.1.1. Physiography and Hydrology...................................................................
12
7.1.2. Geology and Soils.....................................................................................
13
7.1.3. Hydrogeology...........................................................................................
16
7.1.4. Recharge to Groundwater.........................................................................
17
7.1.5. Discharge from Groundwater...................................................................
20
7.1.6. Water Levels and Flow Directions...........................................................
21
7.2. Groundwater Flow Model.................................................................................
21
7.2.1. Purpose......................................................................................................21
7.2.2. Model Construction..................................................................................
21
7.2.3. Model Calibration and Sensitivity Analysis .............................................
27
7.3. Groundwater Flow Model Application.............................................................
31
7.3.1. Simulated depth to water beneath drip irrigation area ..............................
31
7.3.2. Revised Water Balance.............................................................................
31
8.
Conclusions...............................................................................................................33
Attachment A: Sources of Information and References....................................................34
Attachment B: Completion Records and Logs of Geoprobe® borings ...........................35
Attachment C: Slug Test Analyses of Piezometers...........................................................38
1.
Introduction...............................................................................................................43
1.1. Purpose..............................................................................................................43
1.2. Disclaimer.........................................................................................................43
2.
Data Sources..............................................................................................................43
2.1. Water Balance Equations..................................................................................
44
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2.1. Water Balance Equations.................................................................................. 44
2.1.1. Climate and Runoff Data for Water Balance ............................................ 44
2.1.2. Soils and Drainage (GWQ) for Water Balance ........................................ 46
2.1.3. Design Reclaimed Water Discharge .......................................... :.............. 46
2.2. Monthly Water Balance Analysis............................................................... 46
3. Conclusions.............................................................:.................................................46
References.........................................................................................................................47
Revised Convergent Water Balance Analysis Sunset Pointe, Rowan County, NC ..........48
List of Figures
Figure1.-- Location Map......................................................:............................................. 2
Figure 2—Project Information Flow and Data Sources .................................................... 6
Figure 3.—Location of Geoprobe Soundings, Depths to Refusal, Soil Borings, and Ksat
Tests.......................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4. ---- Lineament Analysis..................................................................................... 15
Figure 5. —Recharge to Groundwater Under Normal Climatic Conditions by Soil and
Topographic Position (DENR unpublished).................................................. :.......... 19
Figure 6.--Development of model datasets......:................................................................ 23
Figure 7. -- Finite Difference Grid.................................................................................... 24
Figure 8. -- Model Boundary Conditions......................................................................... 26
Figure 9. Calibration Statistics...................................................................................... 28
Figure 10.- Calibrated Watertable Elevation................................................................... 29
Figure 11.--Steady State Modeled Depth to Water Using Soil Drainage Rate (Recharge to
Groundwater) in the Irrigation Area of 3.00 inches/month and Normal Climatic
Recharge Outside the Irrigation Area....................................................................... 32
List of Tables
Table 1. Summary of Construction Details for Piezometers.............................................. 8
Table 2.--Depth to Refusal in GeoprobeTM Soundings....................................................... 8
Table 3. -- Water Level Measurements in Piezometers...................................................... 9
Table 4.-Summary of Hydraulic Conductivity Measurements ......................................... 10
Table 5..-- Groundwater Flow Model Sensitivity Analysis Summary ............................. 30
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JWe P,k3arces
1. Introduction
The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water land application system for Sunset Pointe is
located south of Long Ferry Road and West of Goodman Lake Road in northwestern Rowan
County, North Carolina (Figure 1). Wastewater from'the Sunset Pointe Waste Water Treatment
Plant will be treated to North Carolina reclaimed water reuse standards as set forth in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200. As an integrated part of the treatment system the reclaimed wastewater will be
used to irrigate the approximately 37 acres of mixed pine and deciduous forest using a drip
irrigation system. The Sunset Pointe wastewater treatment and drip irrigation system will be
permitted as a non -discharge facility under 15A NCAC 2H .0200.
This work was performed by Eagle Resources, P.A. under contract to High Rock Development,
LLC.
1.1. Purpose
This hydrogeologic study has been completed in support of the non -discharge permit as required
by 15A NCAC 2H .0200, and conforms to the criteria outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(E) .
and 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(5)(F). The purpose of the hydrogeologic study is to provide the
necessary information and analyses to document the occurrence and movement of groundwater
beneath and in the vicinity of the planned drip irrigation area to assess the potential for
development of shallow water table conditions.
The hydrogeologic study provided information and analyses that was used in conjunction with
the results of the Soils Report (S&ME, 2005) and site development constraints provided by
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A. to document the hydrogeologic system and to assess the likely
depth to water table beneath the drip irrigation area.
1.2. DisdaiMer
Some analyses contained in this report relied upon data and information provided by others.
Eagle Resources P.A. makes no representations regarding the completeness, accuracy and
reliability of that data and .information.
Basemap:
Topography: NCDOT from LIDAR
Roads, Lakes, Streams, Residences, Parcels:
Rowan Co. GIS
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Sunset Pointe Hydrologeologic Study
Location Map, Model Boundary, and Drip Irrigation Area
Date Project Number Approved:
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2. Approach
The analyses documented in this report resulted from gathering and assessing existing sources of
information as well as from field investigations of geologic, hydrologic, and soils conditions.
The following tasks were implemented in the approach:
• Review of existing data and information and basemap preparation
• Construction of project Geographic Information System and Geodatabase
• Field investigation and testing
• Inventory of private water supply wells in the vicinity of the study area
• Data analysis and modeling
• Report preparation
These tasks were completed in October and November, 2005.
3. Existing Information Review
A review of existing regional and site -specific topographic, hydrologic, climatic, soils, geologic,
and hydrogeologic, information was conducted to serve as the framework for site specific field
studies and analyses.
3.1. Topographic Information Sources
• Salisbury, NC and Southmont, NC 7.5 minute U.S.G.S. topographic maps.
• Digital topographic contours from the Rowan County GIS website:
http://www.co.Rowan.nc.us/government/infoservices/GISwebpage/Omain htm
• Two foot interval topographic contours developed by the N.C. Department of
Transportation from LIDARtopographic data: httv://www.ncdot.org/it/gis
• GPS locations and elevations of ground surface and water level measuring points.
3.2. Hydrology and Climate Information Sources
3.2.1. Stream Courses and drainage patterns
• Salisbury, NC and Southmont, NC 7.5 minute U.S.G.S. topographic maps.
• Rowan County GIS website planimetric shapefiles for streams.
3.2.2. Climate Data Sources
• Daily station climatic data including precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and
minimum and maximum air temperature for the Greensboro -Piedmont -Triad Airport Co-
op Station located 5.7 miles south of the site, period of record used: 1930 to 2004.
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3.3. Soils Data Sources
• S&ME, September 2005, Soil Scientist/Agronomist Report Proposed Sunset Pointe Development
Reclaimed Water Irrigation Systems, Rowan County, NC.
• NCDENR Soils shapefiles provided by NCDENR Groundwater Planning Section (Walter Haven,
personal communication, 12/2004).
• Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of
Agriculture. National Map Unit Interpretation Record (MUIR) 1997
ft://soils.usda.gov/soils/survgy/mnuir/index.htrnl.
• USDA/NRCS, 1977. Soil Survey of Rowan County.
• USDA/NRCS National Soil Characterization Database
(http://soils.usda.gov/survff/nsed/index.htinl).
3.4. Hydrogeologic Data Sources
3.4.1. Geologic Data Sources
* Geologic Map of North Carolina (Brown, NCDNRCD, 1985).
• Geologic Map of North Carolina shapefile (NCDENR 09/1999):
(http://gis.enr.state.nc.us/sidibin/index plx?client=zGeologic Mans&site=9AND.
• Geology - North Carolina (1:250,000) Dikes, shapefile (NCDENR 09/1999).
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3.4.2. Hydrogeology Data and Information Sources
• Daniel, C.C., III, and Sharpless, N.B., 1983, Ground -water supply potential and procedures for
well -site selection in the upper Cape Fear River Basin, -North Carolina: North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, 73 p.
• Mundorff, M.J., 1948, Geology and ground water in the Greensboro area, North Carolina: North
Carolina Department of Conservation and Development, Bulletin No. 55, 108 p.
• LeGrand, Harry E., 1988. Region 21, Piedmont and Blue Ridge, The Geology of North America.
The Geological Survey of America, Vol. 0-2, Hydrogeology, pp 201-208.
• Toth, J., 1963. A theoretical analysis of groundwater flow in small drainage basins,
Journal of Geophysical Research 68, pp. 4795=4812.
• H.E. Mew, Jr. et al. September 2002. Ground Water Bulletin Number 25: Methodology
for compiling Ground Water Recharge Maps in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain
Provinces of North Carolina: NCDENR/Division of Water Quality/Groundwater Section.
4. Project Geographic Information System and Database
Base -map features for this study were prepared from digital maps and records acquired from the
Rowan GIS website, U.S. Geological Survey website, site plans prepared by Piedmont Design
Associates, maps prepared by S&ME, and GPS Mapping by Eagle Resources, P.A... These
digital maps and datasets were used to prepare the project Geographic Information System (GIS)
and integrated Geodatabase. The commercial GIS program ArcView® version 9.0 was used for
this purpose.
The project Geodatabase for this study included the standard environmental and water resources
database used by Eagle Resources for such studies. This database is structured to be used with
either Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server. The database schema includes tables that
contain information on topography, site development, well and sampling locations, results of
chemical analyses of samples, results of hydraulic tests, boring logs of test holes, well
completion information, and logs of simulation model runs.
Figure 2 shows the sources of information used for this study and their relationship to the project
GIS and Geodatabase.
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Figure 2.—Project Information Flow and Data Sources.
Rowan County GIS Website Engineering CAD Files
-Streams and Lakes (Piedmont Development
-Roads Assoc.)
-Residences (surrogate for wells) -Site Development Layout
• 1998 Color IR for Orthophotos 6Treatment Facility Layout
Topography
NC DOT 2-ft
contours from Internet
LIDAR Data
J
Previous/ Other Reports & Studies
•USGS Regional Hydrogeologic Units
•NCDENR Regional Geology, Faults
and
Dikes
•NCDENR Soils, Landscape and
Groundwater recharge for Rowan Co.
Field Data Collection
•Piezometer. Installation
-Water level measurements
-Slug Tests for Hydraulic Conductivity
-Water Well Canvas and Survey
ARCPADTM GIS + GPS
Field data recording
& mapping
Project GIS
Shapefiles
.Shp, AM, etc
Project
Geodatabase
MS Access
Soils/Agronomist Report
(S&ME)
-Boundary of Irrigation Area
-Soil Ksat values
GMSTnt
Export DATYShapefiles
•Simulation Results
-Boundary Condition Maps
• Calibration Statistics
Microsoft AcceSSTM
Query and heporting
-Tables for Reports
-Charts for Reports
ArcGISTM
ArcGISTm GIS
Analysis
-Terrain Analysis
-Buffer Analysis
.-.Sprayfield Analysis
ArcGISTM GIS
Gi oundwater Model Data
-See Figure 11
ArcGISTM GIS Reporting
-Maps for Reports
G'!
S. . Field Investigation
Field investigations were conducted for the drip irrigation area to assess hydrologic and
hydrogeologic conditions, to gather data to support the conceptual and numeric groundwater now
models, and to confirm the presence of water supply wells within 500 feet of the sprayfield
boundaries.
5. 1. Test Borings
To obtain additional subsurface information beneath the drip irrigation area ten (10) GeoprobeTM
borings were installed by Protocol Sampling Services under subcontract to Eagle Resources. All
borings were taken to refusal at depths ranging from 25 to 35 feet. Cores were continuously taken in
4-foot intervals in 1.5 inch diameter clear plastic sleeves and were logged in the field to determine
lithology; conditions of saturation, and evidence of secondary permeability features such as root
holes or fractures. Logs of the borings are included in Attachment B.
Boring locations were determined by Eagle Resources using GPS (7-10 ft accuracy).
5.2. Piezometers
To obtain information on the likely depth to the shallow water table beneath the Sunset Pointe drip
irrigation area, the ten GeoprobeTM borings were completed by Protocol Sampling Services under
subcontract to Eagle Resources as piezometers using one -inch diameter PVC plastic casing and one -
inch diameter PVC well screens. The well screen length was 10 feet for all wells except MW-3
which had a screen length of 3 feet. The locations of the piezometers and borings are shown on
Figure 3 and the construction details are summarized in Table 1.
Elevations of the ground surface at the piezometers was determined from a 10-ft x 10-ft digital
elevation model constructed using ArcGIS and the Rowan County NC Department of Transportation
2-ft topographic contour digital maps. Distance from ground surface to the measuring point for
water levels was determined with a measuring tape.
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Table 1. Summary of Construction Details for Piezometers.
.
Site ID
Site Type
�i 3
Feet
Northing
Feet
Ground
EJNe�r�
Feet
Drilled
Depth
Feet
(sing
Diam
Inches
Casing
Depth
Feet
Well Screen
Depth
Sand Pack Depth
BentoniteDepth
Top
Feet
Bottom
I Feet
Top
Feet
Bottom
Feet
Top
Feet
Bottom
Feet
PZ 2
Piezameter
1.596.997
702,519.
678.6723
33
1
33
16
21
15
21
0
15
PZ-3
Pie�er
1 598142
702.341
678
28.6
1
28.6
21.6
26.6
20.6
26.6
0
20.6
PZ-4
Piemrreter
11597,824
703,057
695.3358
30
1
30
22
27
22
28
0
22
PZ-6
Piezorreter
1.598.039
.703 360
690.3231
25
1
25
19.51
24.5
18.5
24.5
0
18.5
PZ 7
Reaon eter
1,597,081
703,547
686.1494
27
1
27
17
27
16
27
0
16
PZ-8
Pienorreter
1,597.496
702.946
698
32
1
32
24
29
21
27
0
23
PZ-9
Piezon-eter
1,597,910
702,741
687.2597
34.5
1
34.5
25
30
24
.301
0
2
PZ-10
I�orreter
1 597 028
703112
695.4926
30
1
30
25
30
24
30
0
24
Table 2: -Depth to Refusal in GeoprobeTM Soundings.
Site ID
PZ 2
33
PZ2
28.6
PZA
30
PZ-6
25
PZ 7
27
PZ-8
32
PZ-9
34.5
PZ-10
30
Mean
30.0
Median
30.6
Max
34.5
Min
25
' 5.3. Logs of Water Supply Wells.
Field investigations, analysis of aerial photos and U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute topographicmaps, and
location of residences from the Rowan County GIS website show that no evidence of water supply
wells within 500 feet of the potential drip irrigation area (Figure 1).
5.4. Water Level Measurements
Water level measurements in the piezometers were completed immediately prior to conducting slug
tests in the piezometers in November 2005. Only three of the piezometers contained water at the
time of the measurement. The water level measurements are included in Table 3. These
measurements were used to establish the likely depth to the water table in the potential sprayfield
areas, and to constrain the numerical groundwater flow model within the property boundaries.
Table 3. — Water Level Measurements in Piezometers.
Site ID
Date
Measured
Depth to
Water
Below MP
(ft)
Depth o
Water
Below
Ground
Surface
(ft)
Water
Level
Elevation
(ft NGVD)
PZ-2
11/28/2005
> 25
> 21
< 657.7
PZ-3
11/28/2005
26.60
24.60
653.40
PZ-4
11/28/2005
> 29.9
> 26.9
< 670.7
PZ-6
11 /28/2005
> 24.5
21.50
668.80
PZ-7
11/28/2005
24.67
19.67
< 666.43
PZ-8
11/28/2005
> 32
> 29
< 669
PZ-9
11/28/2005
34.38
29.88
657.42
PZ-10
11/28/2005
> 28
> 25
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5.5. Hydraulic Conductivity Tests in Piezometers
Hydraulic conductivity tests were conducted in the three (3) piezometers that were completed below
the water table using slug tests. The slug tests were conducted by rapidly injecting a known volume
of water in the piezometer and measuring the water level response with a down -hole pressure
transducer and datalogger (Solinst"m Levelogger). The results were analyzed using the Cooper-
Bredehoeft - Papadopolus (C-B-P) Method (Reference 2.) The results are summarized in Table 4 and
the analysis plots are included in Attachment C,
As documented in the Soil Scientist Evaluation Report for Sunset Pointe, S&ME conducted four (4)
tests of the saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) of the site soils to depths of 1.33 and 1.92 feet
(S&ME 2005). The results of these tests are included in Table 4.
The geometric mean value of all Ksat values from the S&ME tests is approximately 0.4 ft/.day and
the geometric mean of the slug tests in piezometers is approximately 0.2 ft/day.
Table 4.-Summary of Hydraulic Conductivity Measurements.
Site ID
Site Type
Test
Depth
ft
Test Type
Analysis
Method
Ksat
ft(day
Source
Ksat-1
Ksat
1.33
In -Situ Ksat
Glover
0.24
S&ME 8/16/05
Ksat-2
Ksat
1.33
In -Situ Ksat
Glover
0.35
S&ME 8/16/05
Ksat-3
Ksat
1.33
In -Situ Ksat
Glover
0.38
S&ME 8/16105
Ksat-4
Ksat
1.92
In -Situ Ksat
Glover
0.56
S&ME 8/16/05
PZ-3
Piezometer
24
Slug -In
C-B-P
0.27
Eagle Resources 11/28/05
PZ-7
Piezometer
22
Slug -In
GB-P
0.16
Eagle Resources 11/28/05
PZ-9
Piezometer
27
Slug -In
C-B-P
0.074 1
Eagle Resources 11/28/05
Geometric Mean In-Situ-Ksat
0.37
Geometric Mean Slug Test, GB-P Analysisl
0.15
10
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702
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674
Site Type
Piezorneter
666
662
0 Soil Boring
is
Q Ksat Test
33 Refusal, Depth
M Irrigation Area
500--ft Buffer
ro
Existing Residence
J_/0 125 250
500 750 1,000
Feet
I -A- "j-
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CO
SB- S
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PZ4-
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67,
676
Sunset Pointe Irrdgation Area
Location of Piezorneters, Depths to Refusal, SWE Soil Borings,
and S&ME Ksat Tests. (Note Ksat3 & Ksat 4 are co -located)
Date Project Number Approved:
Advocacy --Sound Scienco-trinovafion Solubans 11/28/05 16014.1. E.G.Lappala
Figure
3
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6. . Inventory of Private Water Supply Wells
Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H .0200 require- an applicant to identify water wells within
500 feet of sprayfield boundaries and where possible to provide information on their
construction. Field investigations, analysis of aerial photos and U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute
topographic maps, and structures from the Rowan County GIS website show no evidence
of water supply wells within 500 feet of the potential drip irrigation area.
7. Data Analysis and Modeling
This section documents the development of the conceptual hydrogeologic model for the
areas surrounding and including drip irrigation area areas, and the construction and
application of quantitative simulation models of groundwater flow to confirm the
conceptual model. The boundaries of the conceptual model used as the framework for
the groundwater flow model were taken as topographic drainage divides from a 10-ft x
10-ft digital elevation model (DEM) grid constructed from the NC DOT Rowan County
2-ft topographic contours using ARCGIS/XTools. The modeled area covers 1.12 square
miles (720 acres) centered on the drip irrigation area as shown in Figure 1.
7. 1. Conceptual Model
The conceptual model of the physiography, geology, and hydrogeology of the area is
based upon regional studies and information, supplemented by site -specific information
from field investigations.
7.1.1. Physiography and Hydrology
The drip irrigation area and the surrounding area are located in the central portion of the
Piedmont Physiographic Province of North Carolina. Based upon topography from the
Rowan County GIS website, and on site investigations by Eagle Resources, the site
comprises rolling hills that are dissected by narrow v-shaped swales, and ephemeral and
perennial streams. All of the property within the model area drains to the Crane Creek
arm of High Rock Lake (Figure 1).
Local topography was analyzed using a 10-ft x 10-ft digital elevation model (DEM)
prepared from LIDAR data as provided, by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
shows that slopes along ridges are generally less than 10 percent and that valley slopes
above some streams is greater than 10 percent.
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7.1.2. Geology and Solis
The area containing the drip irrigation area is situated in the eastern part of the Charlotte
litho tectonic belt. The site is underlain by metamorphic, inter -bedded felsic to mafic
tuffs and flow -rock (NC Geological Survey, 1985).
No faults mapped on the state geologic map are present within the study area. The closest
mapped fault is located approximately 3.3 miles southeast of the site and strikes North -
Northeast along the boundary between the Charlotte and Carolina Slate belts. No
intrusive dikes have been mapped in the project area, although such features are present
southeast of the site and southeast of the nearest fault mentioned above.
7.1.2.1. Stratigraphy
The conceptual model of the area including the drip irrigation area divides the subsurface
into three zones based upon regional and local published studies: Soils and Saprolite,
Partially Weathered Rock, and Fractured Bedrock. The occurrence and characteristics of
these zones were confirmed using the results of cores from geoprobe soundings and
regional geologic and hydrogeologic studies (LeGrand, 1988).
7.1.2.1.1. Soils and Saprolite
Soils in the study area have been mapped by S&ME (2005) and by the National
Resources Conservation Service (MRCS, 1977). The NRCS map units for this study
were taken from an unpublished digital map prepared as part of a NCDENR state-wide
project to estimate groundwater :recharge from precipitation, soils, and topographic
position (Walt Haven, NCDENR, personal communication, 2004).
Detailed field soil mapping in the areas proposed for drip irrigation area has been done by
S&ME under contract to High Rock Development LLC. This field mapping and testing
included 29 soil borings installed to depths ranging from 45 to 72 inches and 4 shallow
hydraulic conductivity tests (Table 4). The location of the soil borings and Ksat tests
were determined by GPS by S&EC and are shown in Figure 3. The soils characteristics
and irrigation potential are summarized in the S&ME Soils Report for Sunset Pointe
(S&ME, 2005).
The bottom of the soil and saprolite zone is taken as the depth of refusal in geoprobe
soundings which ranged from 25 to 35 feet. As shown in Table 2, the average and
median depths are both 30 feet. Based. upon this value, the average thickness of the soil
and saprolite zone . in the conceptual model is taken as 30 feet.
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7.1.2.1.2. Partially weathered rock (PWR)
PWR is often referred to as the transition zone between soil and the parent bedrock, and
often exhibits the same properties as saprolitic soils but with higher occurrence of rock
and rock fragments. Based upon studies in similar Piedmont sites, the thickness of the
PWR in the conceptual model was taken as 15 feet.
7.1.2.1.3. Fractured Bedrock
Bedrock in the conceptual model area typically is comprised of meta -igneous rocks with
a high degree of fractures near the interface of PWR and bedrock. Joints and fractures
are common and dissipate with depth while voids and vugs are common in shallow rock
zones when weak exfoliation soil zones are encountered near PWR. Fractures that
approximately parallel the land surface are found with depth and are the result of stress
relief as a result of the removal of several thousand feet of material that has been eroded
since the granite intrusion (LeGrand, 1988)
7.1.2.1.4. Lineament Analysis
To assess the potential for the presence of fracture zones in the bedrock, a topographic
and lineament analysis was conducted. This analysis identified linear segments of
surface drainage and topographic features such as ridges and valleys (Figure 4). The
topographic features were examined by hillshade analysis of the digital elevation model
(DEM) created from the NC DOT 2-ft topographic contours for Rowan County using
ARCGIS/Spatial AnalystTM.
Several northern trending linear features are evident on Figure 4. These features may
represent zones where the granitic bedrock is more fractured along drainages, and more
resistant to erosion along ridges. However, no zones of higher permeability in the
bedrock were included in the numerical model discussed in subsequent sections of this
report.
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EXPLANATION
® Irrigation Area Soils (S&ME)
Model Boundary
:Lineaments
Basemap:
Topography: NCDOT from LIDAR
Roads, Lakes, Streams, Parcels:
Rowan Co. GIs
Advocacy —Sound Sclonco- Innovation Solufions
Sunset Pointe Hydrologic Study
Lineaments from Shaded Relief Topography
Date Project Number Approved:
12/15/05 16014.1 E.G.Lappala
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7.1.3. Hydrogeology
The conceptual geologic model described in the previous section was used to construct the
conceptual and numerical hydrogeologic models for this study.
7.1.3.1. Hydrostratigraphy
For purposes of developing the conceptual model of groundwater flow in the study area, the
following three hydrostratigraphic units were defined:
• Layer 1: Soil and Saprolite and Alluvium along local streams;
• Layer 2: Partially Weathered Rock; and
• Layer 3: Un-weathered Fractured Bedrock.
These units were used to construct the groundwater flow model described in the next section of
this report. These units are the same as those that have been used in similar conceptual and
numerical models of groundwater flow in areas underlain by acid crystalline rocks in the eastern
Piedmont (Eagle Resources, 2003, 2004, 2005)
7.1.I LL Layer]: Soil and Saprolite
Layer 1 comprises the material from the land surface to a depth of 30 feet. The 30-foot depth is
based upon the mean and median depth of refusal in the GeoprobeTM soundings (Table 2). The
top of Layer 1 is the land surface, and the base of Layer 1 is the surface that is everywhere 30
feet below the land surface.
The hydraulic conductivity of Layer 1 was assigned an initial isotropic value equal to 0.4 ft/day
based upon the results of slug tests in piezometers and Ksat tests (Table 4 and Attachment Q.
As described in subsequent sections, as the result of model calibration and sensitivity analysis,
this value was increased to 2.7 ft/day in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The
hydraulic conductivity of the Layer 1 was assumed to be uniform and isotropic. Sensitivity to
anisotropy was tested with sensitivity analyses as discussed in section 7.2.3.
7.L3.1.2. Layer 2. Partially Weathered Rock
Layer 2 comprises the weathered bedrock from 30 feet below the land surface to a depth of 45
feet below the land surface. This depth was based upon analysis of the depth that surface casing
is set in water supply wells within the model boundary for which information was available.
The hydraulic conductivity of Layer 2 was assigned an initial value of 0.4 ft/day, or the same
initial value assigned to Layer 1. This value was increased to 2.7 ft/day as a result of model
calibration and sensitivity analyses. The hydraulic conductivity of the PWR was assumed to be
uniform and isotropic. Sensitivity to anisotropy was tested with sensitivity analyses as discussed
in section 7.2.3.
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7.L3.L3. Layer 3: Fractured Granitic Bedrock
Layer 3 comprises unweathered bedrock that'extends from a depth of 45 feet below land surface
to a depth of approximately 250 feet below land surface feet. The depth to the bottom of this
layer in the conceptual model is arbitrary, but is deep enough to include the depth to which water
wells are typically completed in the vicinity of the site.
Layer 3 is assumed'to contain fractures and joints that are ubiquitously distributed throughout its
thickness, and that these fractures and joints can be considered an `equivalent porous medium'
for purposes of groundwater modeling. No attempt was made to include zones where fractures
may be more prevalent, although these are likely to be more common in stream valleys
(LeGrand, 1988).
The hydraulic conductivity of Layer 3 was assigned an initial value of 0.001 May. This value
was increased to 0.0025 ft per day based upon model calibration. The hydraulic conductivity of
the bedrock was assumed to be uniform and isotropic. Sensitivity to anisotropy was tested with
sensitivity analyses as discussed in section 7.2.3.
7.1.4. Recharge to Groundwater
The conceptual model includes recharge everywhere to the groundwater system from infiltration
of precipitation in excess of vegetation demands during periods when the soil moisture reservoir
cannot retain water against the force of gravity. Additional localized recharge also likely occurs
by infiltration of water in the upper reaches of drainages where the bedrock hydraulic
conductivity may be greater as a result of concentrated joint sets and fractures.
Quantification of recharge to groundwater is necessary to balance groundwater flow and
discharge to streams, wetlands, springs, and water supply wells. Because it is not possible to
directly measure recharge, it must be estimated and/or determined by calibration of a
groundwater flow model. Experience in the eastern Piedmont and other areas of North Carolina
has shown that the best method to estimate recharge to groundwater under non -irrigation and
irrigation conditions is by the use of physically based climate -soil -vegetation water balance
model.
NCDENR has completed the detailed mapping of estimated groundwater recharge using such a
water balance approach that uses precipitation, soil characteristics, and landscape position for
.most of the counties in North. Carolina, including Rowan County (Walt Haven, personal
communication, 2004). Previous approaches to estimating groundwater recharge in numerical
flow models in the Piedmont of North Carolina by Eagle Resources have used simulation with
the USDA Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) applied to long-term climatic records and a
daily water balance. A comparison of recharge computed using SWAT to the NCDENR values
for several of these previous study areas in the piedmont showed that the NCDENR values were
approximately equal to the long term average values computed using SWAT for the same soils.
Consequently, the NCDENR recharge values were used for this study for recharge under non -
irrigated conditions. Figure 5 .shows the average annual recharge rates for the two categories of
landscape and soil groupings used by DENR for the modeled area. Areas of groundwater
discharge along stream valleys and areas of standing water are assigned zero recharge rates.
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The recharge values shown in Figure 5 represent average climatic conditions. However the
region that includes the project area has been undergoing a prolonged drought. During November
when field investigations at the site were conducted, Rowan County was classified as being in
moderate drought condition (btlp://www.ncdrought.or ). August to October precipitation in
the study area was approximately 50% less than normal
(http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.goy/products/analysis monitorin regional monitorin 3monthuspct
pc . i . To account for the effect of the drought conditions on water levels in the model, the
initial values of recharge used were 50% of those reported by DENR for average conditions.
The values in Figure 5 were simplified for purposes of the groundwater model by averaging the
values for the gentle and moderate slopes. For normal climatic conditions, this average is 8.4
inches per year, and for drought conditions that preceded November 2005, the average is 4.2
inches per year.
Recharge from drip irrigation in excess of plant demands for purposes of groundwater modeling
was initially set to the 5.25 inches per month used for the drainage rate in the water balance
study for the site (S&ME, 2005). Model calibration runs did not include recharge from irrigation.
As discussed subsequently, irrigation recharge was reduced to 3.0 inches per month to minimize
the potential to develop water tables that would be less than three feet from the land surface.
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Explanation
Average Annual Recharge
0 0
0 7.1 in/yr -
0 9.8 in/yr
Irrigation Area ---------
0 Property Boundary
Model Boundary w >
0 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Il \
Feei�.
-1 )
Sunset Pointe Irmgation Area
Average Annual Recharge Under Normal Climatic Conditions.
ply Source: NC DENR umpublished report.
Date Project Number Approved:
Advocacy SoundScionco-lanovaiion - Solutions 11/28/05 16014.1 E.G.Lappala
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7.1.6. Discharge from Groundwater
Groundwater discharges to the lower reaches of drainages during times of high water
levels following extended periods of precipitation. Groundwater also may discharge in
these areas after following fracture zones that are coincident with linear portions of
drainage features.
Groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration where the water table is shallow was not
included in the model because field observations and analysis of reported static water
levels showed that in general, the water table is always deeper than 5 to 10 feet. This is
deeper than vegetation in the area can extract significant quantities of groundwater.
Discharge by evapotranspiration in wetland and stream bottom areas is included in the
simulated discharge to surface water drainage.
Discharge by water supply wells was included in the model by assuming that a well is
located at each symbol designating a structure on Figure 3, and that all such wells pump
at a constant rate of 390 gallons per day (gpd) (130 gpd/bedroom x 3
bedrooms/structure). All wells were assumed to be completed in the bedrock and PWR
units (Layers 2 and 3) to a total depth of 250 ft below land surface. These wells were
included in the models both for calibration runs and for the depth to water analyses.
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7.1.6. Water Levels and Flow Directions
Based upon experience in similar hydrogeologic systems, the configuration of the water
table in the conceptual model is assumed to be principally controlled by topography
(Toth, 1963). Seasonal perched water tables may occur locally where fine-grained soils
exist, but the zone of permanent saturation occurs begins in the lower part of the saprolite
and lower units. Based upon the results of GeoprobeTM borings and field water level
measurements in piezometers in November 2005, the water table beneath upland areas
occurs at depths of greater than approximately 20 feet. Six of the piezometers were dry
following installation and no wet zones were encountered during boring installation,
indicating that the water table during extended periods of low precipitation is below the
top of the P WR.
There is not a sufficient density of piezometers wells to prepare observed potentiometric
maps for the site. The best representation of the configuration of the water table and
groundwater flow directions results from simulation with a calibrated groundwater flow
model that can be shown to replicate observed water levels at available measurement
points. Figure 10 shows the simulated steady state water table computed with the
calibrated groundwater flow model.
7.2. Groundwater Flow Model
To assess the reasonableness of the conceptual hydrogeologic model for the area that
includes the Sunset Pointe property,' and to assess the likely depth to the water table under
the drip irrigation area under full irrigation conditions, a three-dimensional groundwater
flow model was constructed. The lateral boundary of this model is shown on Figure 1.
All model calibration and analysis runs utilized steady state conditions.
7.2.1. Purpose
The groundwater flow model was constructed for the following purposes:
• To assess the reasonableness of the conceptual model for the area by generation
of steady state expected water table configurations in and around the Sunset
Pointe property; and
To assess areas of proposed drip irrigation area where the depth to the water table
under design application rates may be less than two (3) feet.
7.2.2. Model Construction
The model was constructed using MODFLOW, a public domain computer code
developed and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey. The model was constructed,
run, and the output evaluated using the Groundwater Modeling System (GMSTM) which
is a commercial modeling shell constructed for the U.S. Department of Defense by the
Environmental Modeling Systems Laboratory at Brigham Young University and
distributed and maintained by Ems-i.
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The project database and GIS were used to facilitate both the preparation of datasets for
the groundwater flow models and to analyze output from the models. All maps included
in this report have been prepared using the project GIS and the integrated GIS capabilities
of GMS. Figure 6 shows the sources of data used to construct the necessary datasets for
the groundwater flow models.
7.2.2.1. Computational Grid
The model was constructed by assigning values of the parameters described in the
following sections to a finite -difference computational grid. A uniform 50 ft x 50 ft finite
difference grid comprising 321 rows and 396 columns was used to cover the modeled
area. The vertical boundaries of the three layers in the conceptual model were assigned
by using the elevation surfaces of the top of each a described in the conceptual model.
Figure 7 shows the configuration of the layer surfaces along representative west -to -east
and south to north sections.
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NC DOT.
ARCGIS/Xtools: Create I0-ft x 10-ft
Layer 1,2, 3
2—ft
Land surface Elevation Grid from
Top
Topographic
Contours.
Elevation
Contours
ARCGIS Grid Calculator:
grd files
based upon
Subtract 30 ft from land surface for base of Layer 1;
LIDAR Point
Subtract 45 ft from land surface for base of Layer 2;
data
Subtract 250 It from land surface for base of Layer 2;
(.dxf format)
ArcGIS Analysis Tools:
Intersect points with elevation surfaces
ARCGISTM
D 1F Export
-Streams
-Pie2ometer Locations
-Sprayfield Areas
-Lineaments
-Structures/Well Locations
GMSTM.
1L1dp Import from
shapefiles
-.Streams and drainage
from topography
GMSTM
- lmpori from Database
-Slug tests for Hydraulic
Conductivity
GMSTM
Import from Database
-Sprayfield Areas
-Irrigation Rates
GMSTM
Overlay
-Contoured Land Surface
NCDNR
Rowan Co Recharge rates by
NRCS mapped soil unit and lo Initial Recharge Estimates
Physiographic setting
Figure 6.--Deve➢opment of Model Datasets.
GMSTM
Irnport
Layer Top Elevations
GMSTM
Assign Boundaries
Drain Boundaries.
-Elevation: Land Surface —1
ft
i'Conductance: 100 ft^2/day
GMSTM
Assign Properties
Hydraulic Conductivity.
Initial Values for
Layers 1 and 2 - geometric
GMSTM
Assign Boundaries
—10 Recharge Zones.
-Areas
GMSTM
Assign Boundaries
Recharge Rates.
-Non-application rates
-Application Rates
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Watertable A'
Sunset Pointe Groundwater Model
Sections showing computational grid and
steady state calibrated heads and watertable in :November 2005.
Date Project Number Approved:
12/1/05 Proj_no E.G.Lappala
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7.2.2.2. Boundary Conditions
Drain boundaries were assigned along all drainages. The elevations of the drains were
assigned to be 4 feet below .the average elevation of the land surface for each cell. The 4
feet elevation difference was based upon field reconnaissance to assess the degree to
which streams were incised below the surrounding topography. This boundary condition
allows water to drain from the system via surface drainage if and when the water table
rises to the level of the drain. Drain conductance was set to a value of 1 ft2/day/ft to
assure adequate hydraulic connection between drains and the groundwater system.
Sensitivity analyses were used to assess the importance of drain conductance as discussed
in Section 7.2.3.
No -flow boundaries were assigned to all external model boundaries because these
boundaries were selected to coincide with topographic boundaries, which have been
found to generally coincide with groundwater flow divides. A no flow boundary
condition was assigned to the bottom of Layer 3. Figure 8 shows Boundary Conditions
used for the groundwater flow model.
High Rock Lake and the two upland ponds shown on Figure 8 were simulated using the
River boundary condition. The water level for the river boundary condition for High
Rock Lake was set at the mean pool elevation of 624 feet (U.S.G.S Southmont 7.5 minute
Quadrangle). The bottom elevation of High Rock Lake was set at a constant elevation of
615 feet, and the bottom conductance was set at 10 ft /day/ft. The water level for the
upland ponds was set at the elevation determined from the DEM discussed previously.
The bottom elevations for the upland ponds was set at 4 feet below the water level, and
the bottom conductance was set at 10 ft2/day/ft.
The existing wastewater treatment system includes a wet weather storage reservoir that
occupies approximately 1.05 acres and is excavated to a depth of approximately 10 to 15
ft below grade (DWG_to_Grid.dwg , Peidmont Development Associates, personal
communication, 2005). Because this reservoir is assumed to include a very low
permeability liner this reservoir was not included in the groundwater model.
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Sunset Pointe Groundwater Model Boundary Conditions for Layer 1.
Layer 2 Boundary Condition is No Flow at Model Boundary.
La er 3 Boundary Condition is Wells at Residences
Date Project Number Approved:
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7.2.2.3. Recharge and Discharge
The initial rate of steady state recharge applied was a constant rate of 8.4 inches per year.
As discussed in the conceptual model section, this rate was reduced by 50% to 4.2 inches
per year for model calibration because of the effect of the current drought conditions in
the region, and as a result of sensitivity analyses. Analyses to assess the potential for the
development of a water table shallower than three feet used a recharge rate of 8.4 inches
per year for all areas not occupied by the drip irrigation system.
Discharge from water wells within the model boundary that are assumed to supply
individual residences within the modeled area was simulated using a steady state
discharge of 390 gallons/day/well. This rate is considered conservative, and it is not
known if all residences are serviced by an individual well. Private well pumpage was
included to demonstrate that the effect of such wells, if they exist on the flow field
affected by the irrigation area is not insignificant:
7.2.3. Model Calibration and Sensitivity Analysis
The model. was calibrated by comparing the simulated steady state head to the available
water levels measured .on November 28, 2005 in the piezometers as shown in Table 3.
The only parameter that was varied in the model calibration was the. hydraulic
conductivity of layers 1, 2, and 3.
A combination of manual calibration and least squares fitting using the Parameter
Estimation (PEST) component of GMSTM was used to achieve an acceptable degree of fit
between simulated and observed water levels as measured by a visual plot of one versus
the other and multiple statistical measures as shown in Figure 9. The depths of the five
dry piezometers are also included in Figure 8 to illustrate that the simulated water level at
these locations is a an elevation lower than the top of the PWR.
The hydraulic conductivity for layers 1 and 2 was increased to 2.7 ft/day and the
hydraulic conductivity of Layer 3 was increased to 0.0025 ft/day from the initial
estimated values to achieve an acceptable fit. These increases are considered reasonable
because values of hydraulic conductivity at the scale used for the model grid are typically
5 to 10 times larger than values determined by slug tests in small diameter wells or
piezometer because of the effects of fractures and higher permeability weathered zones.
Figure 10 shows the calibrated water table elevation for the modeled area.
Sensitivity analyses were performed to demonstrate the effect on the goodness of fit to
ranges in parameters varied during model calibration and to varying rates of recharge.
Table 5 documents the results of these analyses. The cells highlighted in cyan in Table 5
show the value of the parameter varied during each sensitivity run while holding other
parameters constant.
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672
670
668
p
666
:Z:
V
664
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662
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660
658
CL
E.
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656
654
652
650
Calibration Statistics
.Maximum Residual (ft)
1.43
Minimum Residual (ft)
-2.63
Mean Residual (ft)
0.26
Mean Absolute Residual ft)
1.49
RMS Residual (ft)
1.75
Normalixed RMS, (Max-Min=20 ft)
8.7%
650 652 654 656 658 660 662 664 666 668 670 672
Observed Water Level, Feet NGVD
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660
654
Explanation
Calibrated Water Table Elevation ✓ , r ~ ;�: �������` (�
Irrigation Area
Model Boundary,
Property Boundary
z-- A 4(z
""-0 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,300
Feet
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Calibrated Watertable Elevation for November 2005..
Date Project:Number Approved:
11/28/05 16014.1 E.G.Lappala
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Table 5..-- Groundwateir Flow Model Sensitt0ty Analysis Sum ml M.
Calibration Statistic
Run Number
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
Mean Residual (ft)
' 0.26
0.78
(12.92)
(22.43)
0.21
0.54
(3.20)
4.82
(3.28)
Mean Absolute Residual ft)
1.40
.1.53
12.92
22.43
1.51
1.40
.. 3.20
4.82
3.28
RMS Residual (ft)
1.7$
2.08
13.07
22.57
1.74
.1.80
3.69
4.86
3.77
NRMS (Max-Min=20 ft)
8.7%
10.4%
65.4%
112.8%
8.7%
9.0%
18.5%
24.3%
16.8%
Model.Parameter
K1 ft/day
2.7
. 2.7,,,
rt.
2.7
2.7
2.7
K1x/K1z
1
1•
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
K2 May
2.7
2.7
1
0.6i
2.7
. 2.7
"WI
'000I
K2x/K2z
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
K3 ft/day
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
K3x/K3z
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.0.001
1
1
1
Recharge ft/day
0 0.01,
, 0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
.. 0.001
Recharge in/yr
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
Private Wells
No
des
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Drain Conductance
11
1.00
1
1
11
11
1
1
1
Calibration Statistic
Run Number
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
Mean.Residual (ft)
(7.59)
0.25
(2.15)
0.85
(9.12)
(4.83)
5.78
Mean Absolute Residual ft)
7.59.
1.50
2.70
1.42
9.12
4.83
5.78
RMS Residual (ft)
7.83
1.75:
3.03
1.92
9.32
5.18
5.82
NRMS (Max-Min=20 ft)
39.1%
8.7%
15.2%1
9.6%
46.6%
25.9%1
29.1%
Model Parameter
K1 ft/day
. 2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
. 2.7
2.7
2.7
K1x/K1z'
I!°I
2
1
1
1
1
1
K2 ft/day
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
K2x/K2z',
1p
1
1
1
1
1
K3 ft/day
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
0.0025
. 0.0025
0.0025
K3x/K3z
Recharge ft/day
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0 i[
0.00
0 006
Recharge in/yr
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
8.8,
6.6
2.2
Private Wells
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Drain Conductance
1
1
11m,j
Oi
1
1
1
Calibrated Condition
Sensitivity Parameter
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7.3. Groundwater Flow Model Application
The calibrated flow model was used to assess the potential for the development of water
conditions at depths less than three feet.
7.3.1. Simulated depth to water beneath drip irrigation area
The groundwater model was used to assess the likely depth to water beneath drip
irrigation area. The requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0200 require the water table beneath
drip irrigation area to at all times be greater than one foot, and if between one and 3 feet,
that a demonstration be made that groundwater quality is not _or will not be adversely
affected.
Initial. recharge under the drip irrigation area was simulated by applying the average
annual drainage rate of 5.25 inches/month in/week from the S&ME water balance model.
The average recharge rate applied outside the drip irrigation area was equal to the average
annual rate under normal climatic conditions of 8.4 inches/year (0.16 inches/week)
discussed in section 7.1.4. All groundwater model analyses were steady state (non time -
varying).
The initial recharge rate under the drip irrigation area resulted in significant portions of
the area having a water table shallower than 3 feet. Consequently, the recharge rate was
reduced in the irrigation area until only one small area remained with a simulated depth
to the watertable between 2 and 3 feet as shown in Figure 10.
7.3.2. Revised Water Balance
As discussed in the previous section, recommended drainage rate to minimize the
likelihood of the permanent watertable rising to within three feet of the land surface is 3.0
inches/month. The initial water balance prepared by S&ME used 5.25 inches/month.
Consequently, the water balance was revised using this lower drainage value. The
revision is included as Attachment D to this report. Using assumptions and approaches in
the revised water balance that have been used as part of multiple previously approved
non -discharge permit applications, the resultant wet weather storage requirements are
essentially the same as in the S&ME water balance. The recommended average annual
hydraulic loading rate from the revised water balance is 40.0 inches/year, compared to
the 44.03 inches per year in Appendix III of the S&ME report.
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Watertable Elevation and Depth to Water
Irrigation Recharge: 3 in/mo, Non -irrigation Recharge: Normal Climatic Average
Date Project Number Approved:
11/28/05 16614.1 E.G.Lappala
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8. Conclusions
A defensible conceptual hydrogeologic model of the areas including the proposed drip
irrigation area has been constructed using available information from public domain
sources, field investigations, and tests by S&ME. The conceptual model developed of
subsurface geology and hydrogeology was based upon that previously developed and
used in hydrogeologic reports in support of non -discharge permits for sites in similar
geologic and hydrologic settings. Field data collected by Eagle Resources and by S&ME
substantiate this model.
At the time of field investigations in November 2005, over 20 feet of unsaturated material
is present beneath the irrigation field above the PWR. The material above the PWR is at
least 25 and as much as 35 feet deep beneath the sprayfields based upon depths to refusal
in 8 GeoprobeTM borings.
A three-dimensional groundwater flow model has been constructed and successfully
tested against available measured groundwater level measurements. ' The simulated
groundwater flow patterns are consistent with the conceptual model. Consequently the
model can reliably be used to assess the likely average water table configuration and
depth to water table under conditions where irrigation is applied to the existing and
expanded drip irrigation area.
Initial hydraulic conductivity values used in the simulation model are based upon field
'tests, and an acceptable model calibration was achieved by increasing the initial estimates
by a factor of 10. Model values of hydraulic conductivity are typically are 10 to 20 times
larger than values determined by slug tests in small diameter wells or piezometer because
of the effects of fractures and higher permeability weathered zones. Recharge under pre -
irrigation conditions was not adjusted during model calibration, but was set at 50% of the
normal expected values because of the documented extended drought conditions in the
region.
Based upon the results of this study, the recommended drainage rate beneath the drip
irrigation area to minimize the likelihood of the permanent watertable rising to within
three feet of the land surface is 3.0 inches/month. The S&ME water balance was revised
using this lower drainage value and is included as Attachment D, to this report. The
resultant wet weather storage requirements are essentially the same as in the S&ME
water balance. The recommended average annual hydraulic loading rate from the revised
water balance is 40.0 inches/year, compared to the 44.03 inches per year in Appendix III
of the S&ME report.
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Attachment A: Sources of Information and References
1) Bouwer, H. and R.C. Rice, 1976. A slug test method for determining hydraulic conductivity
of unconfined aquifers with completely or partially penetrating well. Water Resources
Research, vol. 12, no3, pp 423-428.
2) Cooper, H.H., J.D. Bredehoeft and I.S. Papadopolus, 1967. Response of a finite diameter well
to an instantaneous charge of water. Water Resources Research, vol. 3, pp 263-269
3) LeGrand, Harry E., 1988. Region 21, Piedmont and Blue Ridge, the Geology of North
America. The Geological Survey of America, Vol. 0-2, Hydrogeology, pp 201-208.
4) Rowan County GIS Website:
hM://www.co.Rowan.nc.us/government/infoservices/GlSwebpage/Omain.htm.
5) North Carolina Geological Survey, 2003, Digital version of the Detailed Geologic Map of
North Carolina and Legend:
hffp:Hgis.enr.state.nc.us/sid/bin/index.plx?client--zGeologic c Maps&site=9AM.
6) Daniel, C.C., 111, 1989, Statistical analysis relating well yield to construction practices and
siting of wells in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Provinces of North Carolina: U.S. Geological
Survey Water -Supply Paper 2341-A, 27 p..
7) Mundorff, M.J., 1948, Geology and ground water in the Greensboro area, North
Carolina: North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development, Bulletin No.
55, 108 p.
8) Toth, J., 1963: A theoretical analysis of groundwater flow in small drainage basins,
Journal of Geophysical Research 68, pp. 4795-4812.
9) USDA/NRCS, 1977. Soil Survey of Rowan County _
10) NCDENR Soils shapefiles provided by NCDENR Groundwater Planning Section
(Walter Haven, personal communication, 12/2004)
11) USDA/NRCS National Soil Characterization Database
http:fsoils.usda.gov/survey/nsed/index.html)
12) S&ME, September 2005, Soil Scientist/Agronomist Report Proposed Sunset Pointe
Development Reclaimed Water Irrigation Systems, Rowan County, NC.
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Attachment B: Completion Records and Logs of
Geoprobe® borings
Boring
Depth (feet)
Description
PZ-2
0.0 - 0.5'
Reddish brown (5YR 514) sandy loam (ML)
0.5 -1.5'
Mottled red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL) (evidence o
standing water)
1.5 - 4.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
4.0 -14.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) silty
clay saprolite (CL); black micaceous lenses
14.0 -18.0'
Olive gray (5Y 5/2) sandy silt saprolite (SM)
18.0 - 21.0'
Olive gray (5Y 5/2) sandy silt to silty sand (PWR)
21.0'
Auger refusal; dry
PZ-3
0.0 -1.0'
Reddish brown (5YR 4/3) sandy silt (ML)
1.0 - 8.0'
Yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay (CL)
8.0 -12.0'
Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sandy silt (SM)
12.0 - 30.0
Yellowish brown (1OYR 5/6) sandy silt saprolite (SM)
p 3
PZ-4
0.0- 0.3'
Reddish brown (5YR 5/4) sandy loam (MI,
0.3 - 6.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
6.0 - 7.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (SM)
7.0 -10.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
10.0 -15.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) silty
clay saprolite (CL); black micaceous lenses
15.0 - 23.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (ML); black micaceous lenses
23.0 - 28.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt to silty sand (PWR)
28.0'
auger refusal; dry
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Attachment B (Continued)
Boring
Depth (feet)
Description
PZ-6
0.0 -1.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) fine sandy loam (ML)
1.0 - 4.0'
Light reddish brown (2.5YR 6/4) & red (2.5YR 5/6)
clay (CL)
4.0 - 7.5'
Red (2.5YR 516 & yellow (1 OYR 7/8) clay (CL)
7.5 -10.5'
Yellowish brown (1OYR 5/8) & dark yellow & black
(1OYR 2/1) & brown (1 OYR 4/6) sandy clay loam (CL)
10.5 - 24.5'
Olive gray (5Y 5/2) sandy silt saprolite (SM) wet @ -
23.0'
24.5'
Auger refusal
PZ-7
0.0-0.5'
Reddish brown (5YR 4/4) sandy loam (ML)
0.5 - 4.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
4.0 - 21.0'
Multi -colored, matrix reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (SM)
21.0 - 27.0'
Red (2.5Y 5/6) & reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sandy silt
(P WR); wet @ -21.0'
Boring
Depth (feet)
Description
PZ-8
0.0 - 0.5'
Reddish brown (5YR 5/4) sandy loam (ML)
0.5 - 6.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
6.0 - 7.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (SM)
7.0 -10.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
10.0 -15.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) silty
clay saprolite (CL); black micaceous lenses
15.0 - 23.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (ML); black micaceous lenses
23.0 - 29.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt to silty sand (PWR)
29.0'
auger refusal; dry
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Attachment B (Concluded)
Boring
Depth (feet)
Description
PZ-9
0.0 —1.0'
Reddish brown (5YR 4/4) sandy, loam (ML)
1.0 — 8.0'
Yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay (CL)
8.0 —12.0'
Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sandy silt (SM)
12.0 — 30.0
Yellowish brown (IOYR 5/6) sandy silt saprolite (SM).
wet @ -27.0'
Boring
Depth (feet)
Description
PZ-10
0.0 — 0.5'
Reddish brown (5YR 514) sandy loam (ML)
0.5 — 6.0'
Red (2.5YR 5/6) clay (CL)
6.0 — 7.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (SM)
7.0 — 9.0'
Red (2.5YR 516) clay (CL)
9.0 —15.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) silty
clay saprolite CL); black micaceous lenses
15.0 — 23.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt saprolite (ML); black micaceous lenses
23.0 — 30.0'
Multi -colored, matrix Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand
silt to silty sand (PWR); dry
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,
1. I 1 1
.1 Y1 I6•yv _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ... 1A�•�
M. 1 1 1E- I v
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0:2
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1 E-1 1 E+O 1 E+1 'I E+2 1:E+3
t [miry]
T ransmissirriky:- 535E-1 . fF/d S torakiviky: 5.55E-6
Conductivity: 2.68E-1 fkld
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Figure C-2 Slug Test Analyses of Piezometer PZ-7e
PZ;7 [Cavper=Bredehoeft,Papadopulo:§]
Beta:: 0 RZ-7
1 E-3 1 E-2 1 E-1 1 E+0 'I E+1 1 E+2
1
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0.6
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1 E-1 1 E+0 1 E+1 1 E+2 1 E+3
t [min]
Transmissiviky:3.72E-1 Wd 5korakivity: 5.55E-E
Conductivity: 7.55E-7 fk}d
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Figure C-3 Slug Test Analyses of Fgezometer PZ-9
PZ-9 [Cooper-Bredehaeft-Papadopulos] ...
Beta:
A P2!-9
1 E-3 1 E-2 1 E-1.
1 E+0
1 E+1
1 E+2
1
Q
0.
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r-1
1 1 I I
1
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1 E+3 .
t [ lin]
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Transmissiyity: 3.68E-I fFid
S.toratiYRYL: 5.55E-6
Conductiyity: 7.36E-2. ft/d
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Attachment D
Water Balance and Wet -Weather storage
Analyses
Revised to Reduce Potential for Groundwater Mounding
Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake
Rowan County, North Carolina
December 1, 2005
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1. Introduction
This water balance report updates the water balance report prepared by Soil and Material
Engineers (S&ME) for the Sunset Pointe development (S&ME, 2005)
This work was performed by Eagle Resources, P.A. under contract to High Rock Lake
Development, LLC.
1.1. Purpose
This water, balance study has been completed in support of the non -discharge permit as
required by 15A NCAC 2H .0200, and conforms to the criteria outlined in 15A NCAC
2H .0219(k)(1)(A)(vii) for reclaimed water.
The purpose of the water balance study is to provide recommended volume for storage of
reclaimed water when irrigation is not possible or desirable during wet weather periods
and the recommended hydraulic loading rates based upon the hydraulic characteristics of
sprayfield soils.
1.2. Disclaimer
Some analyses contained in this report relied upon soils and other data and information
provided by others. Eagle Resources P.A. makes no representations regarding the
completeness, accuracy and reliability of that data and information.
2.. Data Sources
The following data sources were used for this report:
• S&ME, September 2005, Soil Scientist/Agronomist Report Proposed Sunset
Pointe Development Reclaimed Water Irrigation Systems, Rowan County, NC.
• Eagle Resources, 2005. Hydrogeologic Study for Sunset Pointe at High Rock
Lake.
• Site layout draft drawings provided by Piedmont Design Associates.
• Wet -weather storage reservoir surface 'areas and design volumes from drawings
provided by S&ME.
• Projected reclaimed water flows provided by S&ME.
• Daily station climatic data including precipitation, evaporation, , snowfall,
minimum and maximum air temperature, and solar radiation for the Greensboro -
Piedmont -Triad Airport climatic station located 38 mules north of the site, period
of record used: January 1930 through December 2004.
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4aje A!siarces
Precipitation data used by S&ME was used for the revised water balance. However, the
revised water balance accounted for surface runoff and used the Preistley-Taylor equation
to compute Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) as discussed below.
2. 1. Water Balance Equations
Water balance calculations were performed using the following equation:
St = St-1 + [ Inflowt ] - [ Outflowt ]; or
St=Sw+[Qt *at,+AR. PCPs/12]—[IA+AR.EVPt /12] (1)
Where: St = Storage required at the end of month t, Ac-Ft;
St-1 = Storage required at end of previous month, Ac-Ft;
AR = Surface area of area draining to all storage cells, Ac;
PCPt Precipitation during month t, inches;
Qt = Flow of reclaimed water, Ac-Ft/day;
At = time between month t and t- 1, in days
= no of days for each month;
IA = Allowable irrigation during month, ac-ft
= Ax * [(PETt *CCt ) + SROt + GWQxt - PCPt] / 12;
Ax = Total sprayfield area, acres;
EVPt = Evaporation from free water surface during month t = 0.6 * PET,
PETt = Potential Evapotranspiration for month t, inches;
CCt = Crop Coefficient for month t, = 0.80 for all months;
SROt = Surface Runoff for month t, inches; and
GWQxt = Drainage to groundwater for Soil Area x during month t, inches.
1 a)
inches;
Equation 1 was solved using Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet with at least two annual
cycles that demonstrated a convergent solution to wet weather storage requirements.
2.1.1. Climate and Runoff Data for Water Balance
Climatic data from the Greensboro -Piedmont -Triad airport climatic station was used the
water balance. J
2.1.1.1. Precipitation (PCP)
Monthly precipitation was taken from the Appendix III of the S&ME Report.
2.1.1.2. Surface Runoff (SRO)
Because the precipitation used, for the. wet weather storage water balance calculations
uses the 80"' percent wettest condition, the surface runoff used should also reflect the 8011'
percent wettest condition. Consequently, the average monthly surface runoff values were
computed using 20% of the monthly 80a' percentile wettest precipitation discussed above.
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This value is conservative compared to measured rainfall runoff ratios for North Carolina
watersheds published by Lu, et.al, (2003, Table 1, p. 889). Table 1 shows values for
three Piedmont watersheds in North Carolina.
Watershed
Area
Forest
Cover
Years of
Hydrology
Data
Rainfall
Runoff
Runoff to
Rainfall
Ratio
mil
%
in/yr
in/yr
Eno River
141.0
72.8
27
47.8
12.5
0.26
Flat River
149.0
69.1
30
44.2
13.0
0.30
Drown CreekI
T_7_7 1
190.7
74.41
301
46.6
18.9
0.41
L au1u 1.-- s, zui-icunorr mauos for worm uarolma Piedmont Watersheds (after Lu
et.al, 2003).
2.1.1.3. Potential Evapotranspiration (PET)
PET was calculated using the Priestly -Taylor equation which is a simplification of the
Penman energy balance equation. The Penman Equation accounts for the balance
between radiant and sensible heat and the loss of latent heat by advection (wind). The
Priestly -Taylor equation modifies the Penman equation by ignoring the advective term
and by multiplying the remaining energy term by constant (aPET = 1.28) to estimate Ep
from climatic data for conditions when the general surroundings are wet or humid:
PET = .CEP = aPET S (Rn — G).
S+y
Where A = latent heat of vaporization of water,
Ep = potential water vapor flux density,
s = slope of the saturation vapor density curve,
y = thermodynamic psychrometric constant,
R„ = net radiative flux density, and
G = sensible soil heat flux density.
By ignoring the advective (wind) term in the Penman equation, and using aPET, to
account for humid conditions expected in sprayfield environments present in in-
frequently mowed grass and mixed forests, the Priestly -Taylor Equation is the most
applicable to the Sunset Pointe project for purposes of computing the water balance.
Several recent publications support the use of the Priestly -Taylor Equation for sites in
North Carolina, and in particular, the Piedmont area.
The North Carolina State Climate Office maintains the on-line CRONOS database to
assist the agricultural industry in determining Potential ET using hourly and daily data
collected at stations throughout North Carolina. This agency uses both the Penman -
Monteith and the Priestly -Taylor equations to compute PET. Puryear, et.al. (2004)
concluded that the Priestly -Taylor equation best represented measured PET values when
using data sites across North Carolina. Lu, et.al. (2003) concluded in a study 4 39
watersheds across the southeastern US, including 12 in North Carolina that " ...the
Priestley and . Taylor [sic], Turc, and Hamon methods had the highest potential for
regional applications in the southeastern United States."
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2.1.1.4. Precipitation on and Evaporation from Storage Reservoir
Surfaces
The wet -weather storage reservoir and the required five-day upset pond will be
constructed such that no surface drainage will occur into them: However, the water
balance requires the accounting of precipitation falling on the maximum area of these
reservoirs and of evaporation from the free water surface in the reservoirs when they
contain reclaimed water. The combined surface area used for the wet weather storage
reservoirs is estimated at 1.05 acres based upon drawings provided by Piedmont Design
Associates.
2.1.2. Soils and Drainage (GWQ) for Water Balance -
As discussed in the Hydrogeologic Report, the recommended drainage rate to minimize
the likelihood of the permanent watertabie rising to within three feet of the land surface is
3.0 inches/month. The initial water balance prepared by S&ME used 5.25 inches/month.
2.1.3. Design Reclaimed Water Discharge
The design flow rate of 75,000 gallons per day was provided by S&ME (Appendix III).
2.2. Monthly Water Balance Analysis
The revised convergent wet weather storage requirement calculation for Sunset Pointe is
included at the end of this Attachment. The wet weather storage requirements are 3.7
million gallons (MGal) or 49 days for a design flow of 75;000 gpd. The revised average
annual hydraulic loading rate is 37.33 inches per year, which is slightly less than the
40.27 inches per year in the S&ME water balance.
3. Conclusions
This report presents a revised monthly water balance analysis used to design wet weather
storage for the Sunset Pointe reclaimed water and irrigation system. The storage analysis
is based upon the 80d' percentile wettest condition (combination of precipitation minus
losses from evapotranspiration, runoff, and drainage to groundwater). The revised water
balance used a drainage rate of 3.0 inches per month instead of the 5.25 inches per month
used in the initial water balance by S&ME.
The wet weather storage requirements are 3.7 million gallons (N4Gal) or 49 days for a
design flow of 75,000 gpd. This is slightly less than the 3.9 MGal or 52 days reported in
Appendix III of the S&ME report.
The revised average annual hydraulic loading rate is 37.33 inches per year, which is
slightly less than the 40.27 inches per year in the S&ME water balance.
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References
1. Eagle Resources, December 2005, Hydrogeologic Study, Sunset Pointe
Development.
2. S&ME,_ Inc. 2005, Soil Scientist / Agronomist Report Proposed Sunset Pointe
Development Reclaimed Wastewater Irrigation Systems, Rowan County, NC.
3. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Turf Management Series:
Converting Reference Evapotranspiration into Turf Water Use:
hllp://ag.arizona.edu/r)ubs/water/azl 195.1pdf ).
4. Puryear, Margaret W.P., S. Rman, P. Childs, A. Syed, and R. Boyles. 2004:
Observations and Modeling of Evapotranspiration and Latent Heat Flux at
Various Sites in North Carolina Preprint for American Meteorological Society
19'h Conference on Hydrology, 2005:
h_p://ams.confex.com/ams/pddf _apers/87362.p_
5. Lu, Jianbiao, Ge Sun, Steven G. McNulty, and Devendra M. Amatya, 2003:
Modeling Actual -Evapotranspiration From Forested Watershed Across the
Southeastern United States: Journal of the American Water Resources
Association, Volume 39, Number pp886-896, August, 2003.
6. Ge Sun, Ge, D.M. Amatya, S. G. McNulty, R.W. Skaggs, and J.H. Hughes, 2000:
Climate Change Impacts on the Hydrology and Productivity of a Pine Plantation:
Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Volume 36, Number 2
pp367-37, August, 2003.
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Revised Convergent Water Balance Analysis Sunset Pointe, Rowan County, NC
Year
Month
Days
per
BOfh %
wettest
PRCP
Climatic
Automate
PETxCC
of0.8
SRO @
02x
PRCP
$O1I 1
Total
Irrigation
Precip
on
Storage
In from
WWIP
Total In
to
Storage
Evap
from
Storage
Total Out
of
Storage
End of Month Storage
Drainage
Losses
Irrigation
month
Inches
Inches
Inches
InMel
inches
Inches t
t
t Days MGal
Jan
31
421
1.59
0.84
3.08
5.51
1.30
3.99
3.99
0.37
7.14
7.50
0.14
4.13
3.38
15
1.10
Feb
2825
4.45
1.99
0.89
2.61
5.68
1.23
3.77
3.77
0.39
6.50
6.89
0.17
3.94
6.33
27
2.06
Mar
31
4.90
2.94
0.98
3.08
7.00
2.10
6.41
6.41
0.43
7.141
7.66
0.26
6.67
7.22
31
2.35
Apr
301
4.11
4.17
0.82
2.98
7.97
3.86
11.80
11.80
0.36
6.91
727
0.36
12.17
2.32
10
0.76
May
31
4.44
5.09
0.89
3.08
9.06
4.62
14.12
14.12
0.39
7.14
7.52
0.46
14.56
-
1
Jun
30
4.75
5.91
0.95
2.98
9.84
5.09
15.57
15.57
OA2
6.91
7.32
0.52
16.09
Jul
31
5.46
5.96
1.09
3.08
10.13
4.67
14.28
.1428
0.48
7.14
7.51
0.52
14.80
-
Aug
31
5.01
525
1.00
3.08
9.33
4.32
13.22
1322
0.44
7.14
7.57
0.46
13.67
Sep
30
4.03
3.87
0.81
2.98
7.66
3.63
11.10
11.10
0.35
6.91
726
0.34
11.44
-
Oct
31
3.591
2.87
0.72
3.08
6.67
3.08
1 9.42
9.42
0.31
7.14
7.45
0.25
9.67
Nov
30
3.121
1.87
0.62
2.98
5.48
2.361
7.20
7.20
027
6.91
7.18
0.16
7.37
-
Dec
31
427
1.42
0.85
3.08
5.35
1.06
3.30
3.30
0.37
7.14
7.61
0.12
3.42
4.08
18
1.33
Jan
31
4.21
1.59
0.84
3.08
6.51
1.30
3.99
3.99
0.37
7.14
7.50
0.14
4.13
7.48
32
2.43
Feb
2825
4.45
1.99
0.89
2.81
5.68
1.23
3.77
3.77
0.39
6.50
6.89
0.17
3.94
10.41
45
3.39
Mar
31
4.90
2.94
0.98
3.08
7.00
2.10
6.41
6.41
OA3
7.14
7.56
026
6.67
11.31
49
3.69
Apr
30
4.11
4.17
0.82
2.98
7.97
3.86
11.80
11.80
0.36
6.91
727
0.36
12.17
6.41
28
2.09
May
31
4.44
5.09
0.69
3.06
9.06
4.62
14.12
14.12
0.39
7.14
7.52
0.45
14.56
-
2
Jun
30
4.76
5.91
0.95
2.98
9.84
6.09
15.57
15.57
OA2
6.91
7.32
0.52
16.09
Jul
31
5.46
5.96
1.09
3.08
10.13
4.67.
14.28
14.28
OAS
7.14
7.61
0.52
14.80
Aug
31.
5.01
1 525
1.00
1 3.08
9.331
4.32
1 13.22
1322
0.44
7.14
7.57
0.46
13.67
-
,
Sep
30
4.031
3.87
0.81
2.98
7.66
3.631
11.10
11.10
0.35
6.91
726
0.34
11.44
Oct
31
3.59
2.87
0.72
3.08
0.67
3.081
9.42
9.42
0.31
7.14
7.45
0.25
9.67
Nov
30
3.12
1.87
0.62
2.98
6.48
2.36
1 720
7.20
027
6.91
7.18
0.16
7.37
-
Dec
31
427
1.42
0.85
3.08
5.35
1.081
3.30
3.30
0.37
7.14
7.51
0.12
3.42
4.08
18
1.33
Jan
31
4.21
1.59
0.84
3.08
5.51
1.301
3.99
3.99
0.37
7.14
7.50
0.14
4.13
7.46
32
2.43
Feb
2825
4.45
1.99
0.89
2.81
5.68
1.23
3.77
3.77
0.39
0.50
6.89
0.17
3.94
10.41
45
3.39
Mar
311
4.90
2.94
0.9e
3.08
7.00
2.10
6.41
6.41
OA3
7.14
7.56
0.26
6.67
11.31
49
3.69
Apr
30
4.11
4.17
0.82 1
2.98
7.97
3.86
11.80
11.80
0.36
6.91
727
0.36
12.17
6.41 1
28
2.09
May
31
4.44
5.09
0.69
3.08
9.06
4.62
14.12
14.12
0.39
7.14
7.52
0.45
14.56
-
3
Jun
30
4.75
5.91
0.95
2.98
9.84
5.09
15.57
15.57
OA2
6.91
7.32
0.52
16.09
Jul
31
5.46
5.96
1.09
3.08
10.13
4.67
14.28
1428
OAS
7.14
7.61
0.52
14.80
Aug
31
5.01
525
1.00
3.08
9.33
4.32
13.22
1322
0.44
7.14
7.67
0.46
13.87
-
Sep
30
4.03
3.87
0.81
2.98
7.66
3.63
11.10
11.10
0.35
6.91
726
0.34
11.44
-
Oct
31
3.59
2.87
0.72
3.08
6.67
3.08
9.42
9.42
0.31 1
7.14
7.45
025
9.67
Nov
30
3.12
1.87
0.62
2.98
5.48
2.36
7.20
7.20
0.27
6.91
7.18
0.16
7.37
Dec
311
427
1.42
0.851
3.08
5.35
1.08
3.30
3.30
0.37
7.14
7.51
0.12
3.42
4.08
1S
1.33
Jan
31
4.21 1
1.59
0.84 1
3.08
5.51
1.30
3.99
3.99
0.37
7.14
7.50
0.14
4.13
7.46
32
2.43
Feb
2825
4.45 1
1.99
0.69
2.81
5.68
1.23
3.77
3.77
0.39
6.50
6.89
. 0.17
3.94
10.41
45
3.39
Mar
31
4.90 1
2.94
0.98
3.08
7.00
2.10
6.41
6.41
OA3
7.14
7.56
028
6.67
11.31
49
3.69
Apr
30
4.11
4.17
0.62
2.98
7.97
3.86
11.80
11.80
0.36
6.91
727
0.36
12.17
6.41
28
2.09
4
May
31
4.44
5.09
0.89
3.08
9.06
4.62
14.12
14.12
0.39
7.14
7.52
0.45
14.56
-
Jun
30
4.75
5.91
0.95
2.98
9.84
5.09
15.57
15.57
0.42
6.91
7.32
0.52
16.09
Jul
31
5A6
5.96
1.09
3.08
10.13
4.67
14.28
1428
0.45
7.14
7.61
0.52
14.80
Aug
31
5.01
5.25
1.00
3.08
9.33 1
4.32
1322 1
1322 1
0.44 1
7.141
7.57 1
0.48 1
13.67
Sep
30
4.03
3.87
0.81
2.981
7.66 1
3.63 1
11.10 1
11.10 1
0.35 1
6.91 1
7261
0.34 1
11.441
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John Skvarla
Governor Director Secretary
November 8, 2013
Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Michael O'Connell
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on November 4, 2013.
A few minor maintenance and repair items were noted and will need a follow-up; otherwise, the treatment
and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily and in compliance with the permit. The report
should be self-explanatory.
Should you have any questions, please call our office at 704/663-1699.
David Hill
Env. Sr. Tech
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Ecc: Lynn Aldridge, rowanwastewater@,,gmail.com (electronic delivery w/enclosure)
Division of Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Section/ Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: 704-663-1699 \ Fax: 704-663-6040
Internet: vrvnv.nmaterouality.org
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory, Governor
John Skvarla, Secretary
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
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NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Sunset Pte. On High Rock Lake HOA LLC County: Rowan
Permit # WQ0029635 Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Issuance Date: 12/13/11 Expiration Date: 2/28/15
Permittee Contact: Michael McConnell Telephone No.: 704/638-2510
ORC Name: Lynn Aldridge, Cert #S1993778 Telephone No.: 704/431-5266 (c)
Email address: rowanwastewater@gmail.com
Backup ORC: David Frame, Cert #S126346 Telephone No.: 704/258-8429
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
A small tear has developed in the wet weather lagoon and needs repaired. Saplings growing
on the lagoon bank need cut. The flow meter needs to be calibrated annually. The ORC
needs to report 12 month floating totals for;effluent application. It is also recommended that
cycle counters and elapsed time meter readings be recorded for the treatment pods. All other
system components appeared to be in good working order.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary _X yes _no
Inspector Name/Title: David Hill, Env. Sr. Tech.
Tel. No. 704/663-1699 Fax No. 7041663-6040
Date of Inspection: 11/04/2013
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Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029636
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment .
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
Comment: Current flow still requires the use of only two Advantex AM 00 pods.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational
Bar screen, maintained
Bars evenly spaced
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent NA
Bypass structure present
Free of excessive debris
Bars excessively corroded
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Disinfection
Page 2
_Y _ Is the system working? _Y Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
_Y _ If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Flow Measurement — Effluent
Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
_ Y_ Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_N _ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Flow meter last calibrated in 2009
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Effluent Storaae
Page 3
Y LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of days storage_52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Dosing Basin and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
_� Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Yz Staff gauge (clearly marked)
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
_N_ Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Some pine and sweetgum saplings are growing on the lagoon bank and need to
be removed. ZOnly the dosing pond has a staff gauge.
Residuals NA
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
_NA_ Spray heads calibrated this past year?
_ Y_ Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
_N_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N_ Signs of runoff? _N_ ponding? _N drift?
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Y Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Comments: Only zones 2 & 3 are currentlly used for irrigation.
Surface Irrigation Page 4
Permit #WQ0029636
Recordkeepina
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
f Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR Y_
_ Y_ Are operational logs present? _Y_ Complete _Y_?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
Y Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
_Y_ Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
Y_ Is field parameter certification required?
_N Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
W Are annual soil reports available?
_ Y _ Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comments: ' Operator has not been reporting the 12 month floating total. Proper recording
of manual dosing events, and staying within maximum hourly and daily limits was discussed
with the ORC. 2Did not check for soil reports.
Groundwater Monitoring
Y_ Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y_ are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0029635 Effective: 12/13/11 Expiration: 02/28/15 Owner: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
County: Rowan Sunset Pointe
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Michael O'Connell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/04/2013
Primary Inspector: David A Hill
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time: 10:30AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: N Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Lagoons
Treatment Disinfection
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-216-8527
Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: 704-235-2186
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Treatment
End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Flow Measurement
Wells
Al�- tL MP
Miscellaneous Questions
Record Keeping
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Storage
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Permit: W00029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 11/04/2013 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A small tear has developed in the wet weather lagoon and needs repaired. Saplings growing on the lagoon bank need cut.
The flow meter needs to be calibrated annually. The ORC needs to report 12 month floating totals for effluent application. It
is also recommended that cycle counters and elapsed time meter readings be recorded for the treatment pods. All other
system components appeared to be in good working order.
Page: 2
Permit: W00029635
Inspection Date: 11/04/2013
Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
TVpe
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
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Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
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Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date: 11/04/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Division of Water Quality Secretary
November 7, 2012
Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.,
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Michael O'Connell
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on October 30, 2012.
The treatment and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily and appears to be in
compliance with the permit. The report should be self-explanatory
Should have questions, please call me at 704/235-2183 or contact me via email at
peggy.finley@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Peggy Finley
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Cc: Lynn Aldridge, rowanwastewater(a.gmail.com (electronic delivery w/enclosure)
MAF/sunset pt/inspect rpt 10-30-12
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Division of Water Quality / Aquifer Protection Section / Mooresville Regional Office Phone: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 ofthCarohi 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Sunset Pte. On High Rock Lake HOA LLC
Permit # WQ0029635
Issuance Date: 12/13/11
Permittee Contact: Michael McConnell
ORC Name: Lynn Aldridge, Cert #S1993778
Email address: rowanwastewater@gmail.com
Backup ORC: David Frame, Cert #S126346
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT
County: Rowan
Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Expiration Date: 2/28/15
Telephone No.: 704/638-2510
Telephone No.: 704/431-5266 (c)
Telephone No.: 704/258-8429
FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
The treatment and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily. Records were
complete and in good order.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary yes X no
Inspector Name/Title: Peggy Finley, Env. Specialist .
Tel. No. 704/235-2183 Fax No. 704/663-6040
Date of Inspection: 10/30/12
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
Comment: Current flow still requires the use of only two Advantex AX-100 pods.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational
Bar screen, maintained
Bars evenly spaced
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent . NA
Bypass structure present
Free of excessive debris
Bars excessively corroded
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Disinfection
Page 2
_Y _ Is the system working? _Y_ Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
_Y _ If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Flow Measurement — Effluent
Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_N _ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
_Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
ORC is in the process of scheduling calibration.
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Surface Irrigation Page 3
Permit-#WQ0029635 —
Effluent Storage
Y LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of days storage_52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Dosing Basin and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA_ Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Y* Staff gauge (clearly marked)
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
_N_ Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Only the dosing pond has a staff gauge.
Residuals NA
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
NA_ Spray heads calibrated this past year?
_ Y_ Are cover:crops the type specified in permit?
_N_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N Signs of runoff? _N_ ponding? _N drift?
-Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Y Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Comments: Only zones 2 & 3 are currentlly used for irrigation.
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Surface Irrigation
0armit #WQOC29535
Recordkeeping
Page 4
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR _Y_
_ Y_ Are operational logs present? _Y_ Complete _Y_?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
Y Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
_Y_ Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
_Y_ Is field parameter certification required?
_N_ Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
N* Are annual soil reports available?
_ Y _ Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comments: *Results of soil analysis for 2012 are pending.
Groundwater Monitoring
_Y_ Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
__Y_ are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
_N_ are the wells damaged?
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Division of Water Quality Secretary
November 15, 2011
Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
522 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Michael O'Connell
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. O'Connell:
Enclosed you will find the report for the annual compliance inspection that was conducted on November
8, 2011. The treatment and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily. The report should be
self-explanatory
Please note that, as a result of action by the North Carolina legislature, the expiration date for your
permit has been extended to Febrauary 28, 2015. A renewal application must be submitted at least six
months prior to that date.
Should have questions, please call me at 704/235-2183 or contact me via email at
peggy.finley@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
P�Ieh6ggy Finley
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Cc: Lynn Aldridge, rowanwastewater(o-),gmail.com (electronic delivery)
MAF/sunset pt/inspect rpt 11-8-11
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NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Sunset Pte. On High Rock Lake HOA LLC
Permit # WQ0029635
Issuance Date: 3/27/06
Permittee Contact: Michael McConnell
ORC Name: Lynn Aldridge, Cert #S1993778
Email address: rowanwastewater@gmail.com
Backup ORC: David Frame, Cert #S126346
County: Rowan
Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Expiration Date: 2/28/15
Telephone No.: 704/638-2510
Telephone No.: 704/431-5266 (c)
Telephone No.: 704/258-8429
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE _ _COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
The treatment and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily: Records were
complete and in good order. The wooded application fields are in good condition and pine
saplings are growing well and filling in the open fields.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary yes X no
Inspector Name/Title: Peggy Finley, Env. Specialist; Maria Schulte, Senior Env. Technician
Tel. No. 704/235-2183 Fax No. 704/663-6040
Date of Inspection: 11/8/11
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
Comment: Current flow still requires the use of only two Advantex AX-100 pods.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational
Bar screen, maintained
Bars evenly spaced
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent NA
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Bypass structure present
Free of excessive debris
Bars excessively corroded
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Page 2
Disinfection
_Y _ Is the system working? _Y_ Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
_Y _ If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Flow Measurement — Effluent
_N_ Is the flowmeter calibrated annually? Last calibrated 2009.
_ Y_ Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_N _ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Effluent Storaae
Page 3
Y .LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of days storage_52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Dosing Basin and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
_N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
_Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
_NA_ Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
_Y* Staff gauge (clearly marked)
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
_N_ Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Only the dosing pond has a staff gauge.
Residuals NA
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
NA Spray heads calibrated this past year?
_ Y_ Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
_N_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N_ Signs of runoff? _N_ ponding? _N drift?
Y Are buffers adequate?
'N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Y Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Comments: Only zones 2 & 3 are currentlly used for irrigation.
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Recordkeeping
Page 4
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR _Y_
_ Y_ Are operational logs present? _Y_ Complete _Y_?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
Y Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
Y Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
_Y_ Is field parameter certification required?
_N_ Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
N* Are annual soil reports available?
_ Y _ Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comments: *Soil samples to be collected next month.
Groundwater Monitoring
Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
_Y_ are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
_N_ are the wells damaged?
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Permit #WQ00
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Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Spray, high rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate J �,
Lagoon Spray, low rate s�
Reuse (Golf Courses) cjs b�
Recycle /Reuse,
Single Family Spray, low rate C S(
Single Family Drip
Infiltration System
Other
Treatment'
_ Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
List any action items necessary for each unit.
Comments:
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Lagoon
Primary (check any/all that apply)
Influent structure (free of obstructions)
Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
Liner (if visible, is it intact)
Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Staff gauge ( clearly marked)
Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
nusua co or very ac , ex i e co ors
Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments:
Spray Irritation Inspection pg 3
Permit #
Secondary Lagoon Y/N
Is the influent structure free of obstructions?
Are there signs of seepage or erosion on the banks/beims?
Is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank?
Is the liner visible and is it intact?
Are baffles/curtains in need of repair?
Is there >2 feet of freeboard available?
Is there evidence of overflow? Is vegetation discolored or laying down/broken?
Is the lagoon an unusual color (very black, textile colors)?
Is foam visible? Are antifoam agents used?
Are floating mats (sludge, plants) visible?
Are aerators/mixers operational (if present)?
Is the effluent structure free of obstructions, easily accessible?
Effluent pump -station ----------
all pumps present, operational Bypass structure present
Bar screen, maintained Free of excessive debris
Bars evenly spaced Bars excessively corroded
Back-up power
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easily accessed
Comments:
Clarifiers
weirs level scum rack operational easily accessible
Comments:
Return Pumps N/A
in place operational
Spray Irrigation Inspection
Permit #WQ00
Filters N/A
media present air scour operational
clear well free of solids
Residuals
storage/treatment ( if storage is greater than 24 months, Surface Disposal permit?)
Comments:
Disinfection N/A
If gas, is storage safe?
Is it dual feed system?
How do you know it is working?
If tablets - are tablets present?
Effluent Storage N/A
LAGOON(s) SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK
Number of months storage Spill control plan on site
Lagoon Is lagoon lined
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Drying beds ' Concrete storage pad
Disposal (final end use)
Is application equipment in need of repair? Are buffers adequate? _.
Are cover crops the type specified in permit? In need of improvement?
Signs of runoff? . Signs of ponding?
Comments:
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment present and operational?
Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Is permit being followed?
Is there evidence of runoff or drift?
Is site access restricted in accordance with permit? If so, how?
OTHER
Spray Irrigation Inspection
Permit #W000
Is permit available upon request?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR NDAR
Are monitoring wells required by the permit present?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
Are annual soil reports available?
Are operation and maintenance records present?
Has permittee received any public complaints in the last 12 months?
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
High Rock Lake Development LLC
120 Topsail Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Dan Fisher
Dear Mr. Fisher:
Coleen H. Sullins
Division of Water Quality
Dee Freeman
Secretary
October 28, 2010
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the annual compliance inspection that I conducted on October 22,
2010. The report should be self-explanatory. The treatment and disposal system appears to be
operating satisfactorily.
Please note that, as a result of legislative action over the last two years, the expiration date for your
permit has been extended to Febrauary 28, 2015. A renewal application must be submitted at least six
months prior to thaisdate.
Should have questions, please call me at 704/235-2183 or contact me via email at
peggy.finley@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Peggy Finley V
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Cc: Lynn Aldridge, 780 Patterson Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147-6607
MAF/sunset pt/inspect rpt 10-22-10
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: High Rock Lake Development LLC County: Rowan
Permit # WQ0029635 Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Issuance Date: 3/27/06 Expiration Date: 2/28/15
Permittee Contact: Dan Fisher Telephone No.: 704/212-2369
ORC Name: Lynn Aldridge Cert #S1993778 Telephone No.: 704/431-5266 (c)
Email address: lynn.aldridge@rowancountync.gov
Backup ORC: David Frame Cert #S126346 Telephone No.: 704/258-8429
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
A new ORC and back-up have been employed since March 2010. The treatment and
disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily although elevated nitrate
concentrations in the effluent bear watching. Records were complete and in good order. The
wooded application fields are in good condition and pine saplings are growing well in.the
open fields.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary yes X no
Inspector Name/Title: Peggy Finley, Environmental Specialist
Tel. No. 704/235-2183 Fax No. 704/663-6040
Date of Inspection: 10/22/10
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Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
_X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the .current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
Comment: Current flow still requires the use of only two Advantex AM 00 pods.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational
Bar screen, maintained
Bars evenly spaced
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent NA
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Bypass structure present
Free of excessive debris
,Bars excessively corroded
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
N Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Page 2
Disinfection
_Y _ Is the system working? _Y_ Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y_ UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
_Y _ If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Comments:
Flow Measurement — Effluent
_Y_ Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
_ Y_ Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_N _ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Y Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Effluent Storage
Page 3
Y LAGOON ' SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER,
Number of days storage_52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Dosing Basin and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA_ Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Y* Staff gauge ( clearly marked)
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
_N_ Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Treated wastewater is contained in the dosing basin. The wet weather pond
contains only rainwater. A staff gauge has not been installed in that pond yet.
Residuals NA
storage/treatment
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
NA Spray heads calibrated this past year?
_ Y Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
_N_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N_ Signs of runoff? _N_ ponding? _N drift?
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Y Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Recordkeeping
Page 4
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR _Y_
_ Y_ Are operational logs present? _Y_ Complete _Y_?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
Y Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
_Y_ Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
_Y_ Is field parameter certification required?
_N_ Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
N* Are annual soil reports available?
_ Y _ Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comments: *Soil samples have not been collected yet.
Groundwater Monitoring
Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
_N_ are the wells damaged?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
High Rock Lake Development LLC
120 Topsail Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Dan Fisher
Dear Mr. Fisher:
Goleen H. Sullins
Division of Water Quality
Dee Freeman
Secretary
November 19, 2009
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the annual compliance inspection that I conducted at the referenced
facility on October 28, 2009. The report should be self-explanatory.
Clearing the underbrush has helped improve the operator's ability to maintan the drip lines in the wooded
application areas. Now that the vegetation is under control, a periodic clean-up schedule should be
instituted to keep those fields in good condition. The area around the lagoons needs to be maintained in
the same manner.
Should have questions, please call me at 704/235-2183 or contact me via email at
peggy.finley@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Peggy Finley
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Cc: Ralph Douglas, TCW Wastewater, POB 1830, Indian Trail 28079
MAF/sunset pt/inspect rpt 10-28-09
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Division of Water Quality / Aquifer Protection Section / Mooresville Regional Office Phone: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 ��Fut,Q//t
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ` l[�
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Purdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
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NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: High Rock Lake Development LLC
Permit # WQ0029635
Issuance Date: 3/27/06
Permittee Contact: Dan Fisher
ORC Name: Ralph Douglas Cert #S114846
Email address: Ralph@tcwwasterwater.com
Backup ORC: Tim Bannister Cert #S123910
County: Rowan
Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Expiration Date: 2/28/11
Telephone No.: 704/212-2369
Telephone No.: 704/351-4049
Telephone No.: 704/201-7514
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary. • (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
The treatment and disposal system appears to be operating satisfactorily. Compliance
monitoring does not indicate areas of concern. Records were complete and in good order.
The underbrush has been cleared from the wooded application areas. Pine saplings are self -
propagating in fields 6 and 7. Telemetry is still not operational.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary yes X no
Inspector Name/Title: Peggy Finley, Environmental Specialist
Tel. No. 704/235-2183 Fax No. 704/663-6040
Date of Inspection: 10/28/09
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
Comment: Present flow still requires only one Advantex AX-100 pod.
Influent pump station NA
All pumps present, operational
Bar screen, maintained
Bars evenly spaced
Back-up power
Flow Measurement — Influent
_Y_ Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Y_ Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Bypass structure present
Free of excessive debris
Bars excessively corroded
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
N Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Page 2
Disinfection
_Y _ Is the system working? _Y_ Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y_ UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
_Y _ If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand? On order
_Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Comments:
Flow Measurement — Effluent
_Y_ Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
Y_ Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Effluent Storage
Page 3
Y LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of days storage_52 Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Dosing Basin and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
_N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
_NA_ Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
Y* Staff gauge ( clearly marked)
N Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Treated wastewater is contained in the dosing basin. The wet weather pond
contains only rainwater. A staff gauge has not been installed in that pond yet. Vegetation
around the ponds needs to be trimmed periodically.
Residuals NA
storage/treatment
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
NA Spray heads calibrated this past year?
_ Y Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
_N_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N Signs of runoff? _N_ ponding? _N drift?
Comments: The underbrush has been removed. Some self -seeding of pine trees has
occurred on fields 6 and 7.
Surface Irrigation Page 4
Permit #WQ00
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
Y Is permit being followed?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Recordkeeping
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR Y NDAR Y_
Y_ Are operational logs present? _Y_ Complete?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
Y Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or NDAR?
Y Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
Y Is field parameter certification required?
_N_ Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Y Are annual soil reports available?
_ Y _ Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Groundwater Monitoring
Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
_N_ are the wells damaged?
Sunset Pointe WWTP facility
Subject: Sunset Pointe WWTP facility
From: tb@tcwwastewater.com
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:57:31 -0700
To: "Dan Fisher" <dfisher814@aol.com>
CC: "Peggy Finley" <peggy.finley@ncmail.net>, "Donald Munday" <dmunday@pdapa.com>
Hey Dan,
As I mentioned to you last week, I was going to be with Peggy Finley, DWQ regional specialist, and
Donald Munday, Piedmont Design, at another treatment facility this past Monday. We discussed
her visit and inspection to Sunset Pointe. You will probably get a letter from her and/or Donald
concerning getting the rest of the system drip area completed as per the permit requirements.
Basically she said the following concerning the current state of the facility:
1. The additional some 16 acres that were clear cut do need to be planted with the specified tree
crop to comply with the issued permit.
2. The undergrowth that is growing in all of the 34 acres needs to be controlled by cutting and/or
herbicide spraying where proper inspections and maintenance can be performed. We all feel that
once the growth has been killed out or controlled effectively the cost of maintaining should go down
with the tree canopy that is there. Once under control, it may only take cutting and/or spraying
once or twice a year to keep it controlled. My advise is to get it hand cut now while dormant and
then have it all sprayed in the early Spring just when the new.growth starts. I think you will get
the best results that way.
3. The phone line must be active again. The telemetry is required for that size of system to insure
environmental protection while the operator is not on site. As you know we are only on site once a
week. With a phone line we can monitor the system remotely 24/7 and various alarms can notify
us if there is a failure of equipment.
Thank you for your attention on these matters and if you have specific questions you may want to
contact Peggy or Donald directly and address them.
tim bannister
TCW Wastewater Management, Inc.
POBox 1830 G
Indian Trail, NC 28079
704.283.2740 Office
704.283.2733 Fax
704.201.7514 Cell
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High Rock Development, LLC
831 Mitchell Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Attention: Earl Garrick
Dear Mr. Garrick:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
- William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
October 28, 2008
RE: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe Residential Subdivision
Rowan County, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the annual compliance inspection that I conducted on October 21,
2008. The report should be self-explanatory but one finding requires emphasis.
The underbrush in many areas of the pine forest is significantly overgrown. This situation makes it
difficult for the operator to evaluate the condition of the drip lines. On the other hand, the clearcut areas
and the drip fields with no tree cover remain essentially bare. This encourages soil erosion and possibly
premature degradation of the irrigation lines. Your permit requires that a suitable year-round cover crop
be provided and maintained. The underbrush. needs to be removed or cut back and a- regular
maintenance schedule must be implemented. Preparations must be made to begin planting pine
saplings in the treeless areas of the designated irrigation areas.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 704/235-2183 or contact me via email at:
peggy.finley@ncmail. net.
Sincerely,
Peggy Finley
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
Cc: Ralph Douglas — TCW Wastewater, POB 1830, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Donald Munday, P.E. — Piedmont Design Assoc. PA, 125 E. Plaza Dr., Ste. 104 Mooresville 28115
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NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SURFACE IRRIGATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: High Rock Lake Development LLC
Permit # WQ0029635
Issuance Date: 3/27/06
Permittee Contact: Earl Garrick
ORC Name: Ralph Douglas Cert#S114846
Email address: Ralph@tcwwastewater.com
Backup ORC Name: Tim Bannister Cert #S1239.10
County: Rowan
Project Name: Sunset Pointe SD
Expiration Date: 2/28111
Telephone No.: 704/640-0864
Telephone No.: 704/821-8841
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP Facility Start-up
Inspection Summary. (additional comments may be included on attached pages)
The treatment system is operating properly. Records were in good order. The underbrush
on some of the drip fields is overgrown.
Is a follow-up inspection necessary X_yes _no
Inspector Name/Title: Peggy Finley, Environmental Specialist
Tel. No. 704/235-2183 Fax No. 704/663-6040
Date of Inspection: 10/21/08
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Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Type
Activated Sludge Spray, low rate
Activated Sludge Drip, low rate
Lagoon Spray, Low Rate
X_ Lagoon Drip, Low Rate
Treatment
Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit.
Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational. If no, note below.
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Comment: At this stage of residential development, only one pod is needed. The filter media
looked good. The spray was pretty evenly distributed.
Influent pump station NA
Flow Measurement — Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
_ Y _ Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter operate continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Flow Measurement — Water -Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Disinfection
Y _ Is the system working? _Y_ Is the system properly maintained?
Tablets Gas Liquid _Y_ UV
If tablets, proper size? Present in Cylinder(s)?
If gas/liquid, does cylinder/tank storage seem safe?
Y If bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand?
Y Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth?
Flow Measurement — Effluent
Is the flowmeter calibrated annually?
_Y_ Is the flowmeter operating properly?
_ Does the flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does the flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment: Flowmeters are scheduled for calibration soon.
Surface Irrigation
Permit #WQ0029635
Effluent Storaae
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X LAGOON SEPTIC TANK(s) ABOVE GROUND TANK OTHER
Number of months storage Spill control plan on site
Above ground tank Aerated Mixed
In ground tank Aerated Mixed
Storage Lagoons (Storage Pond and Wet Weather Pond)
Check any/all that apply
Y Influent structure (free of obstructions)
N Banks/berms (are there signs of seepage, overtopping, down cutting or erosion)
_N Vegetation (is there excessive vegetation on the lagoon bank
_Y Liner (if visible, is it intact)
NA Baffles/curtains (in need of repair)
Y Freeboard (>2 feet from overtopping)
—Y—Staff gauge ( clearly marked)
_N .Evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)
N Unusual color (very black, textile colors)
N Foam (are antifoam agents used)
_Y Floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)
_N_ Excessive solids buildup (from bottom)
NA Aerators/mixers operational (if present)
Y Effluent structure (free of obstructions, easily accessible)
Comments: Duckweed covers the storage pond.
Residuals
storage/treatment
Disposal (final end use)
Y Is the application equipment present and operational?
_N_ Is application equipment in need repair?
NA_ Spray heads calibrated this past year?
Y Are cover crops the type specified in permit?
Y*_ Is cover crop in need of improvement?
_N_ Signs of runoff?
_N_ Signs of ponding?
Comments: *The underbrush in the pine forest is overgrown. It needs to be cut back and
kept under control. Tree saplings have not yet been planted in the clear cut areas of zones 6
and 7 or in the other areas where there is no tree cover for the drip lines.
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Surface Irrigation Page 4
Permit #WQ0029635
Y Are buffers adequate?
N Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N Are there any limiting slopes in disposal fields?
NA Are restrictions for use of these areas specified?
N Is permit being followed?
N Is there evidence of runoff or drift?
Y Is site access restricted in accordance with permit?
Recordkeeping
Y Is permit available upon request?
Y Are flow rates less than permitted flow?
Y Are monitoring reports present: NDMR _ NDAR
Y Are operational logs present? _ Complete?
Y Are lab sheets available for review?
NE Do lab sheets support data represented on NDMR or. NDAR?
Y Are all samples analyzed for the required parameters?
Y Is field parameter certification required?
N_ Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
* Are annual soil reports available?
—Y Is the operation and maintenance manual present? Complete?
N Has DWQ received any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comment: *Soil sampling scheduled. Groundwater samples are collected by Pace Labs.
Groundwater Monitoring
_Y Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so,
Y are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit?
_Y_ are the wells properly identified?
_N_ are the wells damaged?
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