WQ0021934_ Aqua-Hasentree WWTF Inspection letter_20240328

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ROY COOPER
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ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary *+
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
March 28, 2024
Shannon V Becker - President
Aqua North Carolina, Inc
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, NC 27511
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Aqua - Hasentree WWTF and
Reclaimed Water Generation and
Non-conjunctive reclaimed water utilization
Nondischarge Permit WQ0021934
Wake Forest, NC
Wake County
Dear Permittee:
On February 7, 2024, Dorothy Robson and Donald Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your
facility to evaluate compliance with the Nondischarge Permit WQ0021934. Division records indicate the
facility operates a reclaim water generation, non-conjunctive utilization, and distribution of reclaimed water
utilization facility. Roger Tupps and Patrick Casey with Aqua and Seth Holland with Hasentree assisted
during the inspection. They were very helpful and answered many questions. During the inspection, the
following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. Appropriate education was observed and appeared to be sufficient to inform users and employees of
the reclaimed water irrigation.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility maintains and operates the reclaimed water facilities as described in the permit.
3. All reclaimed water components are labeled or colored purple as described in the permit as well as
signage located throughout the reclaimed water distribution area.
4. Irrigation application rates are applied to the fields as permitted based on review of the NDARs.
5. No drinking water wells are located on or within the compliance boundaries.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
1. The permittee operates and maintains the reclaim water system and the distribution system as a
non-discharge system. An Operation and Maintenance (0&M) Plan, Spill control prevention plan
(SPCP), and safety measures are readily available and observed.
2. Vegetative cover on the irrigation areas was maintained and no ponding or runoff was observed.
3. Public access is restricted at the wastewater treatment and storage ponds.
4. Continuous monitoring and recording are utilized for turbidity.
5. Flow meters are maintained and calibrated yearly.
6. Standby power is maintained as described in the permit.
7. Freeboard in both the storage pond and upset ponds were below two feet based on review of the
N DARs.
8. The facility has established an education program to inform golfers and other guests of the

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reclaimed water irrigation system.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
9. Reclaimed water is sampled and monitored for compliance in accordance with the permit.
10. Record tracking documents were well maintained and readily available for review.
11. Irrigation rates and flow is documented daily.
12. Reclaimed water effluent is monitored and sampled in accordance with Attachment A of the permit.
13. Reclaimed water utilization is tracked in accordance with Attachment B of the permit.
14. Maintenance logs were observed to be complete.
15. Monitoring wells are sampled at the frequency as specified in the permit.
Inspections (Section V):
16. The facility performs maintenance and inspects the facility daily and maintains written and digital
logs.
General Conditions
17. The permittee is in compliance with the permit conditions.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. No violations were observed at the
time of the inspection. If you have questions or comments about this inspection, then please contact via
email at [e-mail] or 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment(s): NCDEQ Compliance Inspection Form
Ec: Laserfiche

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0021934 Effective: 04/12/23 Expiration: 07/31/29 Owner: Aqua North Carolina Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hasentree WWTP
County: Wake Hasentree Way
Region: Raleigh Wake Forest NC 27587
Contact Person:Thomas J Roberts Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.30
Directions to Facility:
Hasentree WWTP os located on Hasentree Club Drive in Wake Forest, NC of off NC Highway 98
System Classifications: SI, WW2,
Primary ORC: Roger Tupps, Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s): Patrick Casey
On-Site Representative(s): Seth Holland
Related Permits:
WQ0033816 Hasentree Owners Association Inc-Hasentree Golf Community CUS
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector:Dorothy M Robson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Donald Smith
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons
End Use-Irrigation Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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DocuSign Envelope ID:7424B504-BB51-44D3-B71A-7893DC8A6438
Permit: WQ0021934 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 7, 2024, Dorothy Robson and Donald Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your facility to evaluate
compliance with the Nondischarge Permit WQ0021934. Division records indicate the facility operates a reclaim water
generation, non-conjunctive utilization, and distribution of reclaimed water utilization facility.Roger Tupps and Patrick Casey
with Aqua and Seth Holland with Hasentree assisted during the inspection. They were very helpful and answered many
questions. During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. Appropriate education was observed and appeared to be sufficient to inform users and employees of the reclaimed watel
irrigation.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility maintains and operates the reclaimed water facilities as described in the permit.
3. All reclaimed water components are labeled or colored purple as described in the permit as well as signage located
throughout the reclaimed water distribution area.
4. Irrigation application rates are applied to the fields as permitted based on review of the NDARs.
5. No drinking water wells are located on or within the compliance boundaries.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
1. The permittee operates and maintains the reclaim water system and the distribution system as a non-discharge
system. An Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan, Spill control prevention plan (SPCP), and safety measures are readily
available and observed.
2. Vegetative cover on the irrigation areas was maintained and no ponding or runoff was observed.
3. Public access is restricted at the wastewater treatment and storage ponds.
4. Continuous monitoring and recording are utilized for turbidity.
5. Flow meters are maintained and calibrated yearly.
6. Standby power is maintained as described in the permit.
7. Freeboard in both the storage pond and upset ponds were below two feet based on review of the NDARs.
8. The facility has established an education program to inform golfers and other guests of the reclaimed water irrigation
system.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
9. Reclaimed water is sampled and monitored for compliance in accordance with the permit.
10. Record tracking documents were well maintained and readily available for review.
11. Irrigation rates and flow is documented daily.
12. Reclaimed water effluent is monitored and sampled in accordance with Attachment A of the permit
13. Reclaimed water utilization is tracked in accordance with Attachment B of the permit.
14. Maintenance logs were observed to be complete.
15. Monitoring wells are sampled at the frequency as specified in the permit.
Inspections (Section V):
16. The facility performs maintenance and inspects the facility daily and maintains written and digital logs.
General Conditions
17. The permittee is in compliance with the permit conditions.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. No violations were observed at the time of the
inspection
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Permit: WQ0021934 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Infiltration System ❑
Lagoon Spray, LR ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
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Permit: WQ0021934 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time(>=30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000- - )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: None
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:7424B504-BB51-44D3-B71A-7893DC8A6438
Permit: WQ0021934 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are PAN records required? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:7424B504-BB51-44D3-B71A-7893DC8A6438
Permit: WQ0021934 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 02/07/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: None Yes No NA NE
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