WQ0031506_Final Permit_20210730

July 30, 2021
T ODD T AYLOR E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR
O RANGE W ATER AND S EWER A UTHORITY
400 J ONES F ERRY R OAD
C ARRBORO, N ORTH C AROLINA 27510-2001
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031506
Mason Farm WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation,
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Bulk Distribution, and Reclaimed
Water Distribution System
Orange County
Dear Mr. Taylor:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received May 3, 2021, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0031506 dated July 30, 2021, to Orange Water and Sewer Authority for the continued
operation of the subject reclaimed water generation, reclaimed water bulk distribution, and reclaimed water
distribution facilities.
The following modifications to the subject permit are as follows: The UNC-CH Chiller Plants have
been removed from Attachment B and have been transferred to the UNC-CH Reclaimed Water Program
(Permit No. WQ0034219).
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through November 30, 2027, shall void
Permit No. WQ0031506 issued December 29, 2016, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than June 3, 2027.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A, B, and D for they may
differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance
dated December 29, 2016:
Old Condition III.6. This condition does not apply.
Old Condition VI.2. The permit is not voidable.

Mr. Todd Taylor
July 30, 2021
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The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated December 29,
2016:
Condition I.1. Operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities shall be contingent upon
construction and operation of permitted reclaimed water distribution lines immediately
upstream and downstream of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein.
Conditions II.12., II.13., and II.14. These conditions define the minimum separations for the
reclaimed water distribution lines.
Condition II.15. Updated the setbacks.
Condition III.4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility
classification shall be on call 24 hours per day.
Condition III.6. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and
storage facilities.
Condition III.7. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division-
approved manner.
Condition III.9. The Permittee shall provide a water-tight seal on all storage units, or provide
two feet protection from the 100-year flood plain elevation.
Condition III.10. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all
berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments.
Condition III.12. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent
improperly treated wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system
shall be provided.
Condition III.13. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count
and flow shall be provided prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water.
Condition III.22. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a record keeping program for the
bulk distribution of reclaimed water.
Condition III.23. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection
program of those accepting bulk distributed reclaimed water.
Condition IV.7. The Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water Resources
an annual report summarizing the performance of the reclaimed water generation facility.
Condition IV.8. The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this
facility.
Conditions VI.8. and VI.9. Updated general permit language.
Condition VI.10 Prevents the permit from renewing if the Permittee has any unpaid overdue
fees.

Mr. Todd Taylor
July 30, 2021
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Vivien Zhong at (919)
707-3627 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Orange County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER BULK
DISTRIBUTION, AND RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PERMIT

In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Orange Water and Sewer Authority
Orange County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 4.67 million gallon per day (MGD) reclaimed water generation, reclaimed water
bulk distribution, and reclaimed water distribution system consisting of the:
continued operation of a reclaimed water generation and reclaimed water distribution system consisting of:
approximately 1,280 linear feet (LF) of 24-inch reclaimed water distribution line at Mason Farm WWTP,
and other off-site reclaimed water distribution lines approved under different permits; a 0.6 million gallon
(MG) reclaimed water storage tank; two 2,160 gallon per minute (GPM) reclaimed water distribution
pumps; two 595 GPM reclaimed water distribution pumps; two 1,850 GPM transfer pumps; chlorine and
pH adjustment chemical feed systems; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; and
the
continued operation of a reclaimed water bulk distribution system extension consisting of:
Fill
Location Owner County Latitude Longitude
Station
Mason Farm Orange Water and Sewer
1 Orange 35.895472° -79.023734°
WWTP Authority
and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Mason Farm WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application
received May 3, 2021, and in conformity with the Division-approved plans and specifications considered a
part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through November 30, 2027, shall void Permit No.
WQ0031506 issued December 29, 2016, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:

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I. SCHEDULES
1. Operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities shall be contingent upon construction and
operation of permitted reclaimed water distribution lines immediately upstream and downstream of the
reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein. Specifications for future upstream and
downstream reclaimed water distribution lines shall include quality assurance testing procedures, which
shall be adhered to prior to operation of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein.
\[G.S. 143-215.1\]
2. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division-approved forms no later than June 3,
2027. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109\]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water generation, reclaimed water bulk
distribution, and reclaimed water distribution facilities so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor
any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. Please note the May 23, 2012,
compliance and enforcement memo for reclaimed water identified certain discharges to surface water
as 'deemed permitted.' (i.e., reclaimed water from flushing and hydrostatic testing and de minimis
runoff from fire extinguishing, dust control, soil compaction and street sweeping). In the event the
facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper
operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division
required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water generation
facilities and/or reclaimed water distribution facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water bulk distribution
program and/or reclaimed water distribution system. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this facility. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0301\]
4. Reclaimed water shall only be utilized at the sites and for the activities specified in Attachment B. \[15A
NCAC 02U .0401(g)\]
5. Bulk distributed reclaimed water shall only be utilized in accordance with the approved uses specified
in Attachment D. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
6. The conjunctive utilization of bulk distributed and distributed reclaimed water permitted herein in no
way negates, precludes, or invalidates Permit No. NC0025241. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
7. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. \[15A NCAC 02U .0403(b)\]

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8. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color-coded, taped, or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water as follows:
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Pantone 522 or
equivalent) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER -
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (Pantone 522 or equivalent) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated
every three feet or less;
b. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(Pantone 522 or equivalent) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT
DRINK". Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least
every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe; and
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of conveying reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in II.8.a. and II.8.b. This identification need not
extend the entire length of the distribution system but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of
crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0403(c)\]
9. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by personnel authorized by the entity that operates the reclaimed water system. \[15A NCAC 02U
.0403(d)\]
10. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non-potable
quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking
mechanisms such as hose bibs that can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and
labeled as non-potable water. \[15A NCAC 02U .0403(e)\]
11. There shall be no direct cross-connections between the reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. \[15A
NCAC 02U .0403(f)\]
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below
any water line if practicable. If these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. \[15A NCAC 02U
.0403(g), 02U .0403(h)\]
13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well. \[15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(i)\]
14. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. \[15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(j)\]

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15. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted June 29, 2007. The setbacks for storage
and treatment units originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to June 17, 2011 are
as follows (all distances in feet):
1
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
2
v. Each property line: 50
1
Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2
Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0912(a)\]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as a non-discharge system. Please note
the May 23, 2012, compliance and enforcement memo for reclaimed water identified certain discharges
to surface water as 'deemed permitted.' (i.e. reclaimed water from flushing and hydrostatic testing and
de minimis runoff from fire extinguishing, dust control, soil compaction and street sweeping). \[15A
NCAC 02U .0101\]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include:
a. A description of the operation of the system in detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the operations are to be conducted;
b. A sampling and monitoring plan to evaluate quality of reclaimed water within the distribution and
bulk distribution system to provide quality assurance at the time of reuse, and specify actions to be
taken in response to unsatisfactory monitoring results;
c. A map of all reclaimed water bulk distribution points and all reclaimed water distribution lines;
d. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
e. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and
f. Spill control provisions that include response to upsets and bypasses, including control,
containment, and remediation, and contact information for personnel, emergency responders, and
regulatory agencies;
g. Approval procedures for bulk distribution users;
h. Operational requirements for bulk distribution users; and
i. A description of how compliance with reclaimed water quality standards will be ensured the time
of use if bulk distributed reclaimed water is stored for greater than 72 hours prior to use.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0801(a)\]
3. Upon the Water
classification of the subject non-discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. \[15A NCAC 02T
.0117\]
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4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. \[15A NCAC 02U .0401(e)\]
5. Only reclaimed water generated from the Mason Farm WWTP (Permit Nos. NC0025241 and
WQ0031506) shall be distributed from the reclaimed water bulk distribution facilities, or be conveyed
in the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein and be utilized at the sites for the activities
specified in Attachment B. \[15A NCAC 02U .0101\]
6. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and storage facilities. \[15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
7. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division-approved manner. \[15A NCAC
02T .1100, 02U .0802\].
8. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system. \[15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A)\]
9. The Permittee shall provide a water-tight seal on all storage units, or provide two feet protection from
the 100-year flood plain elevation. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]
10. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all berms, pipe runs, erosion
control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to
maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment). Trees, shrubs, and
other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen
embankments shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. \[15A NCAC 02U .0801(g)\]
11. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. \[15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)\]
12. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided. \[15A NCAC
02U .0401(d)\]
13. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count and flow shall be provided
prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water. \[15A NCAC 02U .0401(b)\]
14. If turbidity exceeds 10 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
prohibited from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system, and shall be disposed of in
accordance with Permit No. NC0025241 until the reclaimed water standards are met at the generating
facility. \[15A NCAC 02U .0401(c)\]
15. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its employees about the use of reclaimed
water, including bulk distributed reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking.
Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand. \[15A NCAC 02U
.0501(a)(2)\]
16. Bulk distributed reclaimed water used for activities other than irrigation shall not be used in a manner
that causes exposure to aerosols. \[15A NCAC 02U .0501(b)(6)\]
17. Bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0501(c)\]
18. Tank trucks and other equipment used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall be identified
with advisory signs stating that they contain reclaimed water that is not intended for drinking. \[15A
NCAC 02U .0601(a)\]
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19. Tank trucks used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be used to transport potable
water. \[15A NCAC 02U .0601(b)\]
20. Tank trucks used to transport bulk distributed reclaimed water shall not be filled through on-board
piping or removable hoses that may subsequently be used to fill potable water tanks. \[15A NCAC 02U
.0601(c)\]
21. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users and its employees
about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or
other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with
the reclaimed water uses. Educational materials shall instruct those accepting bulk distributed
reclaimed water about its proper use in accordance with Subchapter 02U and those approved activities
in Attachment D. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon request. \[15A
NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4), 02U.0601(d)\]
22. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a record keeping program for the bulk distribution of
reclaimed water. \[15A NCAC 02U .0601(e)\]
23. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program of those accepting
bulk distributed reclaimed water. \[15A NCAC 02U .0601(f)\]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
groundwater and surface water. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)\]
2. A Division-certified laboratory shall conduct all analyses for the required effluent, groundwater, and
surface water parameters. \[15A NCAC 02H .0800\]
3. The Permittee shall monitor the generated reclaimed water at the frequencies and locations for the
parameters specified in Attachment A. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)\]
4. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed and
shall include the following information:
a. Date reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each site specified in Attachment B (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) under
parameter WQ01 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total volume of
reclaimed water distributed for that month. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)\]
5. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking the amount of reclaimed water bulk distributed to each
user and shall include the following information:
a. Date and time of bulk distribution event;
b. Name of receiver or town-issued bulk fill certification number;
c. Intended use of the bulk distributed reclaimed water;
d. Volume of reclaimed water per each bulk distribution event;
e. Monthly total volume of reclaimed water bulk distributed;
Monthly tracking records for all users shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR. This value shall
represent the total volume of reclaimed water bulk distributed to all users for that month. \[15A NCAC
02T .0108(c)\]

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6. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3., IV.4., and IV.5.) on Form NDMR
for each PPI be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no activities occurred
during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the
activity. All information shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
\[15A NCAC 02T .0105(l)\]
7. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1C(a), the Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water
Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the reclaimed water generation facility
and the extent to which the facility has violated this permit, or federal or State laws, regulations, or
rules related to the protection of water quality. This report shall be prepared on either a calendar or
fiscal year basis and shall be provided no later than 60 days after the end of the calendar or fiscal
year. Two copi
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
\[G.S. 143-215.1C(a)\]
8. The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. This record shall
include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non-Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0802(b)\]
9. A maintenance log shall be kept at this facility. This log shall be maintained for five years, and shall
be made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration;
b. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
c. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
d. Visual observations of the plant, plant sites, and the bulk distribution facilities;
e. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
f. Record of all discharges of reclaimed water to surface waters or the land surface, including the date
of occurrence, estimated volume, and corrective action taken.
\[15A NCAC 02U .0801(h)\]

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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], within
24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure rendering the reclaimed water distribution facilities incapable of adequately conveying
reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures, etc.).
d. Any failure resulting in a discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
e. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted
release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted
releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance
with Condition IV.9.f. but do not require Regional Office notification.
f. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Raleigh Regional Office within five days
of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure
the problem does not recur. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(l)(A)\]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation, reclaimed water bulk distribution, and reclaimed water distribution facilities. \[15A
NCAC 02U .0801(i)\]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation, reclaimed water bulk distribution, and
reclaimed water distribution facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors
that may result in discharges of wastes to the environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances.
The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain
this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made
available to the Division upon request. \[15A NCAC 02U .0801(h), 02U .0801(i)\]
3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation, reclaimed water bulk
distribution, and reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for
determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized representatives may inspect or copy
records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface
water, or leachate samples. \[G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)\]
4. The Permittee shall inspect the utilization sites of all reclaimed water users who obtain more than
10,000 gallons per day of bulk distributed reclaimed water. Permittee inspection of these bulk
distribution reclaimed water utilization sites shall need to exceed one inspection per quarter. The
Permittee shall maintain records of these inspections for five years, and shall make them available to
the Division upon request. \[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)\]

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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. \[G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C\]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division-approved plans and specifications. \[G.S. 143-215.1(d)\]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. \[15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)\]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)\]
5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division-approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor-owner. \[G.S. 143-
215.1(d3)\]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division-approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)\]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. \[15A NCAC 02T .0105(j)\]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02U;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. esentation of credentials:
i. to enter the where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. ee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0110\]

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9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.6B, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)\]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
\[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)\]
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Permit issued this the 30 day of July 2021
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031506
WQ0031506 Version 3.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 10 of 10

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flows may
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TypeTypeType
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SampleSampleSample
RecorderRecorderRecorder
CompositeCompositeComposite

(i.e., no additional monitoring).

. Accordingly, the Permittee may
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2 x Week2 x Week2 x Week2 x Week
FrequencyFrequencyFrequency
Continuous
As distributedAs distributed
MONITORING REQUIREMENTSMONITORING REQUIREMENTSMONITORING REQUIREMENTS
MeasurementMeasurementMeasurement
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15251010
Daily MaximumDaily MaximumDaily Maximum

Permit Number: WQ00

Daily MinimumDaily MinimumDaily Minimum

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Monthly Monthly Monthly
Geometric MeanGeometric MeanGeometric Mean
EFFLUENT LIMITSEFFLUENT LIMITSEFFLUENT LIMITS
Attachment A

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AverageAverageAverage
Monthly Monthly Monthly

Ammonia (00610), Total Nitrogen (00600), and TSS (00530) as reported for Permit No. NC00

NTU
mg/Lmg/Lmg/L
gallonsgallons
Units of Units of Units of
MeasureMeasureMeasure
#/100 mL
Station

flow are to be included in the month of January report of the following year, cite under Condition IV.

to Offsite Users

stribution

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Carbonaceous BOD (80082),
(20 ºC)

Bulk

FC Broth, 44.5 ºC

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LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

meter Description
monitoring requirements (i.e., measurement frequency and sample type) have been aligned with those requirements in Permit No.
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ParaParameter DescriptionParameter Description
Carbonaceous
Reclaimed Water Distributed
Version

Reclaimed Water Generation System EffluentDistributed Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed Water
BOD, Coliform, Fecal MF, MNitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)Solids, Total SuspendedTurbidity, HCH TurbidimeterFlow, Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed

EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICSEFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICSEFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
3

31506
00100200
Please note that the report the same data for parameters The total flow for the year and the estimated monthly estimated based on water meter readings and annual flow totals.
PCS PCS PCS
CodeCodeCode
8008231616006100053000076
WQ01WQ01
ATTACHMENT A PPI 1.PPI PPI 1.WQ00

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Use

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irrigation,
toilet flushing
Proposed
Irrigation and toilet flushing
Chiller Plants,

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Latitude
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University
Permit Number: WQ00
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WQ0034219W
User Permit No.

OrangeOrange
County

AND USES

Attachment B

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under 15A NCAC 02U and that are listed in the

allowed
Owner
Carlos Lima
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mason Farm WWTP

USERS FOR OFFISTE DISTRIBUTION

Authority
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APPROVED

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Facility Name
CH Reclaimed Water Program
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Version

Water and Sewer
UNC
St. Thomas More Catholic Community
31506

Utilization records for these sites are not required to be reported on Form NDARApproved uses include general use of reclaimed water for any activity Permit No. WQ0034219

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ATTACHMENT B Orange 1.2.WQ00

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synthetic clay tennis courts, or similar.
off of the reclaimed water occurs.
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receiving reclaimed water

Permit Number: WQ00
prior to

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTSADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
ed

certifi
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eated solution.

Must meet Public Water Supply requirements per 15A NCAC 18C .0100 Provided the water is returned to the sanitary sewer, or used for other approved reclaimed water uses after testing.Provided
that no ponding or run Provided that cooling water or boiler blow down water is disposed of according to any necessary disposal permit. Brine slurry to be applied to roads to prevent
freezing.Provided that all conditions of 15A NCAC 02U .1401 are met.Use of reclaimed water does not exempt user from meeting the use and disposal requirements of the crMust meet compost
permit requirements. May include irrigation to clay or Does not include borings into bedrock or installation of any wells subjectWell Construction Regulations.Provided that dual disinfection
with UV and chlorination is provided, and that no ponding or runoff of the reclaimed water occurs.
be Permittee

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Attachment D
reclaimed water.
potable
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distributed

bulk

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utilizing
USEStesting

sewer systems
rior to

p
users shall complete educational training and
Mason Farm WWTP

PERMITTEE

ducational training

APPROVED
APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER BULK DISTRIBUTION USES

power washing

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commercial fire prevention systems where there are separate non
shall complete e

seeding and fertilizer mixing
up water for brine slurry or similarup water for preparation of pesticide solutions or similar
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potable processes such as asphalt reclamation, concrete production and compost
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employees recipients of bulk distributed reclaimed water
Firefighting and fire extinguishing Reclaimed water distribution line flushing and pressure Vehicle and equipment washing Concrete cuttingDecorative ponds and fountains that drain to
sanitary HydroIndustrial and commercial cooling water or boiler blow down waterIndustrial and plumbing linesIrrigation of public and private landscapes and turfMakeIrrigation of food
chain cropsMakeNonproduction Sewer cleaningSoil compaction and dust suppressionStreet sweeping and washingSubsurface Directional BoringVehicle washing and
All All
APPROVED USES FOR BULK DISTRIBUTED RECLAIMED WATER RECIPIENTS

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