WQ0042832_Final Permit_20230308

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 8, 2023
KENDRA D. PARRISH, PE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS
128 SOUTH MAIN STREET
HOLLY SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA 27540
Subject: Permit No. WQ0042832
Oakview Innovation Park RWDL
Reclaimed Water Distribution
Wake County
Dear Ms. Parrish:
In accordance with your permit minor modification request received December 22, 2022, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0042832 dated March 8, 2023, to the Town of Holly Springs for the
construction and operation of the subject reclaimed water distribution facilities.
The following modifications to the subject permit are as follows: the permit has been modified
from construction only to construction and operation of the reclaimed water distribution line. This is to
reflect the construction of the reclaimed water distribution line and acquisition of all necessary land
ownership documentation.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall replace Permit No.
WQ0042832 issued February 17, 2022, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance
dated February 17, 2022:
➢ Old Condition L1 — The Division has removed this permit condition because construction of
the subject reclaimed water distribution line has both been completed and certified by a licensed
Professional Engineer.
➢ Old Condition L2 — The Division has removed this permit condition to reflect the completed
construction of the reclaimed water distribution line. As-builts have been submitted and these
drawings include references to all related easements.
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.
D � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTH CAROLINA
©.'roMtor 919,707,9000

Ms. Kendra D. Parrish, PE
March 8, 2023
Page 2 of 2
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Cord Anthony at (919)
707-3655 or cord.anthonykncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
DDocuSigned by:
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Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Wake County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Blake Hall, PE — Timmons Group (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION 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
Town of Holly Springs
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution system extension consisting of:
3,441 linear feet (LF) of 8-inch C-900 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) reclaimed water distribution line; and all
associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Oakview Innovation Park RWDL, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to
the application received December 22, 2022, 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 until rescinded, shall replace Permit No.
WQ0042832 issued February 17, 2022, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
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]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water distribution facilities so there is
no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. 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
distribution facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water distribution. [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)]
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3. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to
interrupt service of existing utilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
4. 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)]
5. 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 convey reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in ILS.a. and ILS.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)]
6. 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)]
7. 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)]
8. 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)]
9. 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(h)]
10. 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(i)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .04030)]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as a non -discharge system. [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
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 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.
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(a)]
3. Only reclaimed water generated from the Utley Creek WWTP Reclaimed Water System (Permit No.
WQ0032289) shall be conveyed in the reclaimed water distribution facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02U .0101]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], within
24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Any failure rendering the reclaimed water distribution facilities incapable of adequately conveying
the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures, line blockages or breaks, etc.).
b. Any failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
c. Any discharge to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. The Permittee shall document
discharges less than 5,000 gallons to land surface, but do not require Regional Office notification.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's 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)(1)(A)]
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V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water distribution facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the 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(1)]
Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the 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)]
VL 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, 143-215.613, 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)]
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7. 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. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
I. to enter the Permittee's premises 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; or
d. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
Permit issued this the 8t1i day of March 2023
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DocuSigned by:
Na{�,auna�l,
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Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0042832
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