WQ0000088_Final Permit_20000602

State 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
June 2, 2000
MR. WILLIAM J. BRINN, JR., EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
GOVERNORS CLUB LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
POST OFFICE BOX 2615
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA 27515
Dear Mr. Brinn:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000088
Governors Club Limited Partnership
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed
Water Utilization System
Chatham County
In accordance with your application received June 16, 2000 as well as the additional information received on
October 13, 1999; October 22, 1999; January 18, 2000; and May 17, 2000; we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0000088, dated June 2, 2000, to Governors Club Limited Partnership for the construction and continued
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003; shall void Permit No.
WQ0000088, issued April 13, 1998; and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
This permit modification approves some minor changes to the construction and operation of Phase I of the
wastewater treatment system, authorizes the construction and operation of Phase II and Phase III of the wastewater
treatment system, and permits approximately 31.4 acres of additional spray irrigation area on Fairway Nos. 19, 20,
22, 23, 24, 26, and 27 of the Governors Club golf course. Of special interest are the following modified provisions:
♦ General: The system description has been revised to reflect actual conditions as well as the
modifications that are proposed with this project.
♦ Condition I. 5.: A statement has been added to this condition to clarify that diversion or bypassing of
untreated and treated wastewater to the five-day side -stream detention pond is allowed.
♦ Condition I. 9 through Condition I. 13.: Conditions regarding configuration and labeling requirements
for piping, valves, and other appurtenances associated with the reclaimed water utilization system have
been added.
♦ Condition H. 2.: This condition has been amended to reflect the adoption of new rules by the Water
Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC). The referenced
regulation is now 15A NCAC 8G.0202.
♦ Condition II. 5.: A footnote has been added to the reclaimed water limits table that clarifies the flow
limit. Another footnote has been added to this condition that requires the set -point for the continuous
turbidity monitoring device needed to trigger an alarm condition and initiate the telemetry system to be
not less than 6.0.
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♦ Condition II. 6.: The cumulative hydraulic loading rate has been modified to reflect the addition of
31.4 acres of spray irrigation area to the reclaimed water utilization system.
♦ Condition III. 2.: A two-time per month monitoring requirement for pH has been added to this
condition.
♦ Condition II. 11.: This condition has been provided with language to allow collected rainwater and
stormwater in the five-day side -stream detention pond to be conveyed to the headworks of the
wastewater treatment system or directly to the irrigation pond(s).
♦ Condition III. 4.: This condition has been amended to reflect current Division of Water Quality
(Division) guidance that requires monthly submission of both Form NDAR-1 and Form NDMR-1. In
addition, note that the new mailing address to be used when submitting all monitoring and reporting
information has been changed.
♦ Condition IV. 1.: This condition establishes the requirements for properly sealing and capping
groundwater monitoring wells not in active use in the event that they are to be used in the future.
♦ Condition IV. 2.: This condition defines the groundwater compliance and review boundaries for
reclaimed water utilization systems.
♦ Condition VI. 9.: This condition describes the "Governors Club Wastewater Agreement" that was
executed on January 1, 1996 and reminds the Permittee that the existence of this agreement does not
preclude the Division from taking enforcement actions against the Permittee.
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 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 the approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Shannon Mohr Thorn g at [phone], extension 353.
Since ,
04Kerr T. Stevens
cc: W. Lee Fleming, Jr. Engineering
Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Raleigh Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Central Office, Groundwater Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION 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
Governors Club Limited Partnership
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of a 300,000 -gallon per day wastewater treatment and reclaimed water
utilization system to serve the Governors Club development and the North Chatham Elementary School with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the modification request received June 16, 1999 as well as the
additional information received on October 13, 1999; October 22, 1999; January 18, 2000; and May 17, 2000 and
in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The wastewater treatment system shall be constructed in three phases, each designed to treat 100,000 gallons per
day of wastewater flow. Phase I has been constructed; was certified on January 23, 1992; and is permitted herein to
continue its operation with modifications as approved by this permit. This permit also approves the construction
and operation of both Phase II (i.e., with modifications as approved by this permit) and Phase III (i.e., as originally
permitted).
The existing aerated equalization tank and aerated residuals holding tank constructed during Phase I, which have
30,000 -gallon and 15,000 -gallon capacities respectively, shall be modified such that a single aerated residuals
holding tank with a total storage capacity of 45,000 gallons results. The existing blower shall be upgraded to
provide 190 -cubic feet per minute of air to the modified residuals holding tank. This modified residuals holding
tank shall serve both Phase I and Phase II. Phase II shall be provided with a 60,000 -gallon equalization tank with a
manual bar screen; a 250 -cubic foot per minute aeration blower; and two, 175 -gallon per minute transfer pumps to
serve both Phase I and Phase II. This combined equalization tank shall be fitted with a cover and an odor control
system. Both Phase I and Phase II shall consist of the following minimum components: a flow control and splitter
box system; aeration tank(s) totaling 150,000 gallons in capacity with two 325 -cubic foot per minute blowers (i.e.,
an extra 325 -cubic foot per minute shall serve as a reserve for both Phase I and Phase II wastewater treatment
systems); multiple clarifier units with a total capacity of 20,830 gallons; a chlorination system consisting of two
tablet chlorinators and a 3,125 -gallon chlorine contact tank; a tertiary filtration system with dual 35 -square foot
filter cells, a 5,250 -gallon clear well, two 525 -gallon per minute clear well pumps, a 5,950 -gallon mud well, two
175 -gallon per minute mud well pumps, and a 70 -cubic foot per minute air scour blower; and all associated piping,
valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other appurtenances required to make a complete and
functional wastewater treatment system.

Phase III shall consist of the following minimum components: a manual bar screen; a 30,000 -gallon aerated
equalization tank with a 100 -cubic foot per minute blower and two transfer pumps; a flow control and splitter box
system; two aeration tanks totaling 150,000 gallons in capacity with three 325 -cubic foot per minute blowers;
multiple clarifier units with a total capacity of 20,830 gallons; a chlorination system consisting of two tablet
chlorinators and a 3,125 -gallon chlorine contact tank; a tertiary filtration system with dual 35 -square foot filter
cells, a 5,250 -gallon clear well, two 525 -gallon per minute clear well pumps, a 5,950 -gallon mud well, two 175 -
gallon per minute mud well pumps, and a 70 -cubic foot per minute air scour blower; a 15,000 -gallon aerated
residuals holding tank; and all associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other
appurtenances required to make a complete and functional wastewater treatment system.
In addition to the above-described components, the combined Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III wastewater treatment
system shall be provided with a ultraviolet disinfection system modified to accommodate the additional treatment
capacity to be provided by the Phase II and Phase III as each of these phases is constructed; a continuous flow
monitoring and recording device; a dosing chamber with two, 280 -gallon per minute pumps to convey wastewater
to the five-day side -stream detention pond or reclaimed water to the irrigation pond(s); a continuous turbidity
monitoring and recording device; a telemetry system; an automatically -activated stand-by power generation system;
and all associated piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other appurtenances required
to make a complete and functional wastewater treatment system.
The reclaimed water utilization system shall consist of a eight -inch force main from the dosing chamber described
above that shall be capable of conveying wastewater to the 1,503,000 -gallon side -stream detention pond or
reclaimed water to the 10,423,135 -gallon irrigation pond (i.e., a second 4,890,913 -gallon irrigation pond shall be
constructed concurrently with Phase III). The side -stream detention pond shall be provided with the means to
return wastewater to the headworks of the wastewater treatment system or collected rainwater and stormwater to
the irrigation pond(s). In addition, the system shall consist of a pump station, force main, and distribution system to
spray irrigate reclaimed water on approximately 159.4 acres on the driving range and Fairway Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27 at the Governors Club golf course as well as all piping,
valves, electrical and instrumentation/control systems, and other appurtenances required to make a complete and
functional reclaimed water utilization system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003; shall void Permit No.
WQ0000088, issued April 13, 1998; and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification
must be received from a North Carolina -licensed professional engineer certifying that the facilities
have been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain
the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a
final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours in
advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection can be made. Such
notification to the Regional Water Quality Supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours
from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of
groundwater that 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 reclaimed water, 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 reclaimed water utilization
facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of these facilities.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated or treated wastewater from the wastewater treatment and/or the
reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be prohibited except to the five-day side -stream detention
pond as required by Condition II. 11.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities shall be disposed in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
The following buffers shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas of the reclaimed water
utilization system:.
a. 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells,
b. 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA,
c. 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA,
d. 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
e. 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and
f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
8. Public access to the spray irrigation areas of the reclaimed water utilization system shall be controlled
during active use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being
conducted. A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the clubhouse that states that reclaimed water is
utilized for the purposes of irrigation.
9. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or
employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform
the public or employees to avoid contact with the water.

10. 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.
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and
embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Panton 522) 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
(i.e., Pantone 522) 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.
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed
water shall be taped or other identified as specified in Condition I. 9. a. or Condition I. 9. 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.
11. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by authorized personnel only.
12. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be present. Hose
bibs shall be located in locked below -grade vaults that shall be clearly labeled as being of non -potable
quality. As an alternative to the use of locked below -grade vaults with standard hose bibs services,
hose bibs, which can only be operated by a special tool may be placed in non -lockable underground
services boxes clearly labeled as non -potable water.
13. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program that shall have the following
minimum requirements:
a. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water
systems.
b. A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an approved air gap separation, or other device
approved by the Division of Environmental Health shall be installed at the potable water service
connection to the use area where both reclaimed water and potable water are supplied to a
reclaimed water use area. The installation of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device shall allow proper testing.
c. An air gap separation, approved and regularly inspected by the potable water supplier, shall be
provided between the potable water and reclaimed water systems where potable water is used to
supplement a reclaimed water system.
Il. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization 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 operator to be in responsible charge
(ORC) of the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities. The operator shall hold a
certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the
facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee shall also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the
facilities shall visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and State Holidays; shall properly manage and document daily operation
and maintenance of the facilities; and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
Once the facilities are classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the WPCSOCC to designate the
ORC within 30 days after the facilities are 50 percent complete.
The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and
operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater, treated or untreated,
resulting from the operation of these facilities.
4. No type of reclaimed water other than that from the Governors Club development and the North
Chatham Elementary School shall be sprayed onto the irrigation areas of the reclaimed water utilization
system.
5. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the wastewater treatment system shall produce
reclaimed water in compliance with the following limitations:
2b
Parameter Monthly Average Daily (Instantaneous) Maximum
Flow
300,000 GPD`
BODS (5 -day, 20°C)
10 mg/L
15 mg/L
NH3 as N
4 mg/L
6 mg/L
TSS
5 mg/L
10 mg/L
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 mL
25 per 100 mL
Turbidity
10 NTUd
pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0
standard units.
a Monthly averages for all parameters except fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all
samples collected during the reporting period. The monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the
geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
b
The daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting
period.
The monthly average wastewater flow shall not exceed that corresponding to the rated treatment
capacity of the available phase. Specifically, flow shall not exceed 100,000 gallons per day until
Phase II is constructed, commissioned, and certified. Likewise, flow shall not exceed 200,000
gallons per day until Phase III is constructed, commissioned, and certified. The flow for the
combined three phases of the wastewater treatment system shall not exceed 300,000 gallons per
day.
d Normal operation of the facilities involve reclaimed water being conveyed to the irrigation pond(s)
at all times unless the continuous turbidity monitoring devices initiates an alarm condition. The
design of the facilities is such that manual transfer of wastewater to the five-day side -stream
detention pond is required in this situation. Therefore, in order to ensure that the ORC has
sufficient time to conduct such manual operation, the turbidity set -point that will trigger an alarm
situation and initiate the telemetry system shall not be less than 6.0.

6. The application rate on the spray irrigation areas of the reclaimed water utilization system shall not
exceed a cumulative loading of 25.3 inches over any 12 -month period at an instantaneous application
rate not to exceed 0.4 inches per hour.
A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas of the
reclaimed water utilization system.
Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray irrigation areas of the
reclaimed water utilization system.
10. Freeboard in the five-day side -stream detention pond and the irrigation pond(s) shall not be less than
two feet at any time.
11. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day side -stream detention pond should the limit for fecal
coliform or turbidity, as established in Condition IIl. 2., be exceeded before or following treatment in
the wastewater treatment system. Wastewater shall be diverted to this pond until such time that the
problems associated with the treatment capability of the wastewater treatment system have been
corrected and limits are no longer exceeded. The wastewater in the five-day side -stream detention
pond shall be conveyed to the headworks of the wastewater treatment system for retreatment prior to
discharge to the irrigation pond(s). Rainwater and stormwater that have collected in the five-day side -
stream detention pond may either be conveyed to the headworks of the wastewater treatment system for
retreatment or directly to the irrigation pond(s).
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (i.e., including groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to ensure surface water and groundwater protection shall be established and
an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.

2.
3.
The reclaimed water from the wastewater treatment system shall be monitored by the Permittee at the
point prior to discharge into the irrigation pond(s) for the following parameters:
Parameter Sampling Point Sampling Frequency Type of Sample
Flow
Turbidity
BODS (5 -day, 20°C)
NH3 asN
pH
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Settleable Matter
Chlorides
NO3 as N
TDS
TOC
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
2/Montha
Composite
Effluent
2/Month2
Composite
Effluent
2/Months
Grab
Effluent
2/Month'
Composite
Effluent
2/Month'
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
3/Yearb
Grab
Effluent
3/Yearb
Grab
Effluent
3/Yearb
Grab
Effluent
3/Yearb
Grab
a
The twice per month sampling frequency shall be conducted only during the months of April
through October, inclusive. During the remainder of the calendar year, these parameters shall be
monitored on a monthly frequency.
b
Triannual sampling shall be conducted in March, July, and November.
Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee to track the amount of reclaimed water utilized
(i.e, irrigated). These records shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following items:
a. Date and time of irrigation;
b. Volume of reclaimed water irrigated;
c. Zone or area irrigated;
d. Length of time zone or area is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic loadings in inches per acre for each zone
or area;
f. Weather conditions; and
g. Maintenance and condition of vegetative cover.
4. Three copies of all operation and reclaimed water utilization records, as specified in Condition III. 3.,
shall be submitted on Form NDAR-I on or before the last day of the month following the reclaimed
water utilization event. Three copies of all reclaimed water monitoring data, as specified in Condition
III. 2., shall be submitted on Form NDMR-1 on or before the last day of the month following the
reclaimed water utilization event. All monitoring and reporting forms shall 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 these facilities. This record shall include
the name of the hauling firm, a permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing
to accept the residuals, the date the residuals were removed, and volume of residuals removed.
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6. A log of all maintenance activities performed at these facilities shall be kept. This log shall include,
but shall not be limited to, the following items:
a. Daily sampling results including settleable matter and dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and
at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities, including
pond freeboard maintenance.
c. Record of all preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm
testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, spray irrigation nozzle replacement, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of the flow and turbidity measurement devices.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on automatically -activated stand-by power
generation system.
Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 571-
4700, 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 facilities that results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which
are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester;
the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facilities incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps; aerators;
compressors; etc.
c. Any failure of the facilities that results in a bypass directly to receiving waters without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to the facilities.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facilities have gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letterform within five
days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Groundwater monitoring wells not in use shall be properly sealed and capped according to 15A NCAC
2C .0113(a) in case they are put back into use in the future.
2. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for wastewater disposal systems are
specified by 15A NCAC 2L. For systems utilizing reclaimed water, 15A NCAC 2H .0219(k) specifies
that both the compliance boundary and review boundary shall be established at the property line. An
exceedance of groundwater quality standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to
immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions under North Carolina General
Statute § 143-215.6A(a)(1).
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.

V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper
operation of the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that 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 wastewater treatment
and reclaimed water utilization facilities 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 shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
This permit shall not be 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 shall be submitted to the
Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not
be 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
through §143-215.6C.
5. 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 (i.e., local, state,
and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project shall be retained by the Permittee for
the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittee within 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 15 NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of this request, the Division shall review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if warranted, shall extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.

9. The "Governors Club Wastewater Agreement" was executed on January 1, 1996 between Governors
Club Limited Partnership, Governors Club, Inc., and Governors Club Property Owners Association,
Inc. This agreement established the ownership and operation/maintenance responsibilities of the
various components of the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization facilities. Even though
this agreement states that Governors Club, Inc. is responsible for all spray irrigation activities
associated with the reclaimed water utilization system, the agreement shall not preclude the Division
from taking enforcement action against the Permittee in accordance with in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
Permit issued this thy.jsecond day of June, 2000
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/j<err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000088
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Permit No. WQ0000088
June 2, 2000
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION'
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of
the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this
permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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WQ0000088 / GW99111
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
NAME OF FACILITY: CUyt 2 .,VoP's CG , R
MAILING ADDRESS: 1,u. Udx 7-615
COUNTY: (,#A7tffl�
CONTACT PERSON: jo -E
,3R,,1N
PERMIT NO: "000CX2 28
T F.I EPHONE: ( )
Check One: NC WQ X HEALTH DP
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oRc: �i.�-t / ,,,9 TELEPHONE: CLI
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 24)
PERMITTED FLOW: -3 UGC —MGD
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WAST'E'WATER: I
COLLECTION: I
SPRAY IRRIGATION - SUBSURFACE
PHYSICALCHEMICAL GRADE I
BNR? YES
2X
2
P.7
NO X
3 4
3 4
LAND APPLICATION
GRADE H
RATED BY:REGION: 0 DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (71q) S7I "y LOa EXT: S /

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Classification of BU06cal Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tarWsand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constricted wetlands and associated appurtenances
K Grade II Biological WPCS
P. B
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or feed growth process with a pernsit;:ed 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 petmi-ted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade W Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of grater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade M 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)
Sarre 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 = Gra& II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade FV

SEP 10 199 10 : 28AM P. 9
Classification ofray Ir� n Water Pollution Control Svstems:
Systems 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 implication 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 Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade 1 Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade H 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 pan 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 elassiftcation.