NCG580000 Technical Bulletin 2024

Technical Bulletins
For General Permit NCG580000 NOR7H YHCARAFOLINA
Envlranme WQUONIY
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Revised April 2, 2024
Coverage Under This Permit
This general permit covers de minimus discharge of
reclaimed water from a conjunctive use reclaimed water
system by users of reclaimed water. Covered discharges
are limited to:
Discharges from reclaimed water storage ponds
resulting from rainfall or other storm events.
Overspray or runoff of reclaimed water, provided
that the volume is <10% of the total volume of
reclaimed water use, or 5,000 gallons per day,
whichever is less.
Changes from Previous General Permit
• No significant changes have been made from the
previous general permit.
NPDES Permitting Program's Obiectives:
1. To reduce pollutant loads entering waters of the state;
2. To educate the permitted community about
stormwater and wastewater pollutants;
3. To encourage Best Management Practices (BMPs) to
minimize pollutants in stormwater and wastewater
discharges, and
4. To assess waste -discharge contributions; to prioritize
problem areas using analytical data.
Key Permit Requirements
• A protective vegetative cover, or equivalent, shall be
established and maintained on all earthen
embankments, berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions and conveyances
associated with reclaimed water storage pond outlets
to minimize erosion resulting from reclaimed water
discharges [Part I, Section C.].
• The Permittee must maintain compliance with all
applicable rules contained in 15A NCAC Subchapter
02U — Reclaimed Water [Part I, Section C.].
• The Permittee shall visually inspect sprinkler/spray
heads to ensure they cause no direct discharge to
waters of the state [Part I, Section C.].
• No addition of reclaimed water to storage ponds may
occur during, or immediately preceding, rainfall events
[Part I, Section C.].
• Permittee shall satisfy parameter monitoring and
effluent sampling requirements [Part I, Section D].
• Proper operation and maintenance of the system to
achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit
[Part II, Section C. (1)].
• The Permittee shall give notice to the Division of any
planned physical system alterations or additions that
could significantly increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged or introduce any new pollutant to the
discharge [Part II, Section E].
• The Permittee must report any/all noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment
to the Division within 24 hours from the time he/she
becomes first aware of the limit exceedence [Part II,
Section E. (4)].
Frequently Asked Ouestions
1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results to the
Division?
At this time, the submission of monitoring reports for
this permit is not required. There are no standardized
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated
with this permit. Submittal of monthly Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall not be required
except upon demand by the Division. Even though
the submittal of the monthly monitoring reports to the
Division is suspended, all monitoring requirements
remain. The data will be maintained on site for a
period of three years. However, as per Part II, E.6,
violations of any permit limitation must be reported
within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
2) Do I need to employ a Certified Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator?
Not at this time. The Division's Technical Assistance
and Certification Unit does not currently require a
certified operator for these facilities. The requirement
remains in the permit at this time with clarification,
in the event that classification is assigned at a future
time.

3) Where do I find my stream classification?
The stream classifications, i.e. water supply WS-IV,
C, Tr, etc., can usually be found in the Certificate of
Coverage. If you are unsure of your stream
classification, you can contact the NPDES Program.
4) Do I need to use a North Carolina -certified lab to
analyze samples?
Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to
perform analytical monitoring. A list of certified labs
is available from the Division.
5) What if I sell my business or the name of my
business changes?
The Division views changes of name or ownership as
a minor permit modification and requires the
Director's approval. Name and ownership changes
require you to complete a Name/Ownership Change
Form. The forms are available by contacting the
DWR Water Quality Permitting Section or via the
website (see Contact Information below).
6) How do I apply for coverage or rescind coverage
under this General Permit?
This General Permit expires on July 31, 2028. New
applicants must submit a completed NOI and
applicable permit fees. The application forms are
available by contacting the DWR Water Quality
Permitting Section or via the website (see Contact
Information below). If an existing permittee no
longer requires coverage under this General Permit,
the permittee will need to request rescission of permit
coverage from the NPDES Unit by letter request.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact us at:
NCDEQ / DWR / NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
You may also contact your local Division of Water
Resources Regional Office at:
Asheville:
828-296-4500
Mooresville:
704-23 5 -2100
Winston-Salem:
3 3 6-776-9800
Raleigh:
919-791-4200
Fayetteville:
910-43 3 -3 3 00
Washington:
252-946-6481
Wilmington:
910-796-7215
Other Information about North Carolina's NPDES
General Permits Program
Find the following documents by contacting the NPDES
Permitting Program at (919)-707-9000 or online at
https://www.dea.nc. eov/about/divisions/water-
resources/permitting/nodes-wastewater/npdes-permitting=
process/npdes- eg neral-permits
• Copies of General Permits and Technical Bulletins
NCG500000
— Non -contact cooling water, boiler
blowdown, cooling tower blowdown,
condensate, hydroelectric dams
NCG510000
— Groundwater remediation for
hydrocarbon fuels only [no
chlorinated solvents]
NCG520000
— Sand dredging
NCG530000
— Aquaculture, fish/seafood packing
and rinsing
NCG550000
— Single-family residences and other
100 % Domestic <1,000 GPD
NCG560000
— Pesticides
NCG570000
— Single-family residence/100%
domestic for Falls Lake
NCG580000
— Re -use from conjunctive use
reclaim water systems
NCG590000
— Water treatment plant dischargers
[backwash wastewater from
greensand and conventional systems]
The Division maintains a website at
hqps://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources
Also try the DEQ Customer Service Center
[https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/contact-deq] for contact
numbers by subject.
For industry -specific information on minimizing pollutants,
contact the North Carolina Office of Pollution Prevention
and Environmental Assistance at 919-715-6500, or on the
Internet at hllp://www.p2pays.org