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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004115_Final Permit_19991130State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director November 30, 1999 Mr. Ronald D. Stephens, President Champion Hills Property Owner's Association One Hagen Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739.8964 Dear Mr. Stephens: NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or ENVIRONMENT ANo NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0004115 Champion Hills Property Owner's Association Champion Hills Subdivision Wastewater Spray Irrigation Henderson County In accordance with your renewal application received September 1, 1999 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004115, dated November 30, 1999, to the Champion Hills Property Owner's Association for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. Please note that some of the Reporting and Monitoring Requirements (Section III) have been modified since this permit was last issued. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2004, shall void Permit No. WQ0004115 issued October 29, 1996, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Kristin Miguez at (919) 733-5083 extension 524. Sincer U Kerr T. Stevens 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled// o% post -consumer paper cc: Henderson County Health Department Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater Section Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 2 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SPRAY IRRIGATION 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 Champion Hills Property Owner's Association Henderson County FOR THE continued operation of a 140,000 GPD wastewater collection, treatment and spray irrigation system consisting of approximately 36,010 linear feet of 8 -inch gravity sewer collection line; a 130 GPM pump station (pump station no.l) with high water alarms, alternate power source and approximately 100 linear feet of 4 -inch force main; a 40 GPM pump station (pump station no.2) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, and approximately 320 linear feet of 3 -inch force main; a 40 GPM pump station (pump station no.3) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, and approximately 2,000 linear feet of 3 -inch force main; a 40 GPM pump station (pump station no.4) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, and approximately 1,200 linear feet of 3 -inch force main; a 30 GPM pump station (pump station no.5) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, and approximately 920 linear feet of 2 -inch force main; a 15 GPM pump station (pump station no.6) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, and approximately 265 linear feet of 1.5 -inch force main; a 10 GPM pump station (pump station no. 7) with high water alarms, grinder pumps and approximately 500 linear feet of 1.5 -inch force main; dual 70,000 GPD package wastewater treatment plants, each having an influent bar screen, a 25,200 gallon flow equalization tank with dual submersible pumps and blower unit, two (2) 35,165 gallon aeration tanks in parallel, two (2) 240 cfm blowers, a 12,300 gallon clarifier, a 5,470 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, and associated piping, valves and appurtenances; a 130 GPM effluent pump station (pump station no.8) with high water alarms, alternate power source and approximately 300 linear feet of 3 -inch force main; a 0.70 million gallon effluent holding pond with an artificial liner (having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1x10-6cm/sec); a 12 -inch drain line with gate valve; a 2.4 million gallon irrigation pond; a 600 GPM spray irrigation pump station providing spray irrigation to golf course fairways 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 all serving the Champion Hills Development, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2004, shall void Permit No. WQ0004115 issued October 29, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is n, discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 3. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. 4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 5. The following buffers shall be maintained. a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate ownership, b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines, c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells, d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies, Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this wast treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, whics, are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the spray irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit modification. 6. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing activities being conducted at each site. A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the club house showing these activities. H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to ora eater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC_ The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation ar maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. 3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas. 2 4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause runoff. 5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field. 6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. CP 7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 22.5 inches per year. The corresponding maximum application rate (where the wetted perimeters for any 4 sprinklers overlap) is, therefore, 91 inches per year. 8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Champion Hills Development shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in compliance with the following limitations: Parameter Monthly Avera ea Daily (Instantaneous) Maxirnumc Flow BODS (5 -day, 20°C) NH3 as N TSS Fecal Coliform Turbidity 10 mg/1 4 mg/1 5 mg/1 14 per 100 mlb 140,000 GPD 15 mg/1 6 mg/1 10 mg/1 25 per 100 ml 10 NTU aMonthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. bMonthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. cDaily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point prior to discharge to the long term holding pond for the following parameters: Parameter Sampling Point Sqmpling Frequency Type of Sample Flow Influent or Effluent Continuous Recording Turbidity Effluent Continuous Recording BODS (5 -day, 20°C) Effluent *2/Month Composite NH3 as N Effluent *2/Month Composite TSS Effluent *2/Month Composite Fecal Coliform Effluent of first pond *2/Month Grab Settleable Matter Effluent Weekly Grab Residual Chlorine Effluent Daily Grab 3 The effluent pH shall riot be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly. If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information: a. date of irrigation, b. volume of wastewater irrigated, c. field irrigated, d. length of time field is irrigated, e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field, f. weather conditions, and g. maintenance of cover crops. 4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 3) on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2) on Form NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and December. All information s;,all be submitted to the following address: NC Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 5. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items: a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir. b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site. c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing diffuserinspections and cleanings, etc.). d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device. of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing, e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply. 7. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 251- 6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significa amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of tL_ contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. 4 b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressprs, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility_ d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV. GROUNDWATER RE UIREMENTs 1. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. 2. The COMPLLANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. For disposal systems using reclaimed water, regulations 15A 2H .0219(k) specifies that both the Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary are established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1). V. INSPECTIONS Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may I appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not bc, approved. 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143- 215.6C. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. 6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4)- 8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. 9. The operational agreement between the permittee and the Environmental Management Commission incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of ._ operational agreement shall subject the permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(x) to 143.215.6(c) for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Permit issued this the thirtieth day of November, 1999 ZNORTHOLINA EO AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION /- Kerr T. 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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION: C14�me-,oN NAMEOFFACILITY: ! 4 1� �S MAILING ADDRESS: COUNTY: E4E o ,N CD CONTACT PERSON: LE 6 Ct-2e8 c(�-- TELEPHONE: 42::0 ~( C? 8- ® `f- 18 PERMIT NO:LL)ad ©�, \-5 Check One: NC WQ HEALTH DP ORC: HP7 R -R Y _ t'; m E�S TELEPHONE: �' 0 � RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: 0 m I a MGD BNR? YES NO I--' CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4 COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4 SPRAY IRRIGATION -� SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION PHYSICALJCHEMICAL GRADE I GRADE II RATED BY: �'`' REGION: RR o DATE: REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: f 8 � � S EXT: , Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Biological WPCS - Septic tank/sand filter systems - Biological lagoon systems - Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances l� Grade H Biological WPCS - Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd) Grade III Biological WPCS - Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) - Grade H systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction Grade IV Biological WPCS - Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) - Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction * Biological Nutrient Reduction - The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth process as required by the facilities permit. Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems: (whichever provides lowest grade) Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system: Based on population served: 1,500. or Less = Grade I 1,501 to 15,000 = Grade U 15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III 50,001 or more = Grade IV Classification of S ragy Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems: Systerns which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater. These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons, storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above shall be subject to additional classification. Classification of Land ARplication of Residuals Systems: Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils. Classification of PhysicaVChemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater remediation systems. ** Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. ** ** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicaUchemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. *** *** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be subject to addional classification. Definitions Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and bacteria. Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater. Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution control system. EIectrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane. Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and filtration as a means of treatment. Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable membranes to separate and treat wastewater. Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove pollutants from wastewater. Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37. Note: Please refer to G -S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.