WQ0000088_Final Permit_19900709

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
July 9, 1990
Mr. W. Joe Brinn, Jr., Vice President
Governors Club Development Corporation
Post Office Box 2615
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000088
Governors Club Development
Wastewater Treatment and Golf Course
Spray Irrigation Disposal Facilities
Chatham County
Dear Mr.Brinn:
In accordance with your application received March 1, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000088, dated July 9, 1990, to Governors Club Development Corporation for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and golf course spray irrigation
disposal facilities. This permit approves the relocation of the 5 -day and 50 -day storage ponds and
the changes in configuration for the wastewater treatment facilities as shown in the submitted plans
and specifications.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1993, 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.
Permit No. WQ0000088 issued June 11, 1990, is amended to add the correct buffer zones listed a
in condition I.7, (as allowed in the original golf course spray permit), and to correct misleading
wording in the facility description. Issuance of this permit hereby amends Permit No. WQ0000088
issued June 11, 1990.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
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 North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

'y 'r One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
George T. Ev
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
W. Lee Fleming Engineering
Training and Certification
Groundwater Section

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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
Governors Club Development Corporation
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 300,000 GPD tertiary wastewater treatment facility, to be
constructed in three (3) phases, consisting of three rectangular dual train 100,000 GPD
wastewater treatment plants each with: a bar screen, a 30,000 gallon equalization tank, a flow
splitter, dual 75,000 gallon aeration chambers, dual 10,420 gallon clarifiers, a 15,000 gallon
sludge holding tank, dual 35 square foot tertiary filters, a tablet chlorinator and two contact tanks
totaling 3,125 gallons, UV disinfection, adequate pumps for filter backwash and mud well,
adequate pumps for return to equalization basin and force main to 5 -day pond, three main 325
CFM blowers and 1 equalization 100 CFM blower, an effluent flow measurement device, and
necessary connections to standby generators; with all three phases followed by a common 8 -inch
force main to the 1.503 million gallon minimum 5 -day effluent storage pond, adequate pump
station facilities and 8 -inch force main to the 50 -day effluent storage ponds, a set of three storage
ponds totaling approximately 16,193,727 gallons for a minimum of 50 days storage, a spray
irrigation system for application of the treated effluent onto the Governors Club Development golf
course said system providing a minimum of 128.0 acres for spray irrigation , and all necessary
piping and appurtenances to serve the Governors Club Development Corporation with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 1, 1990 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, 1993, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, phone no. 919/ 733-2314, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an
in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional 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.

3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all rimes so
that there is no 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 absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action to correct the problem, including actions as may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management.
4. 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.
5. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and any residence 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,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
8. During filling of the lagoons, the non -submerged portions of each lagoon /pond shall be
inspected monthly to assess liner integrity. If damage due to erosion or drying are
observed, repairs must be conducted immediately. The engineer's certification will
serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
9. Freeboard in the 5 -day and 50 -day effluent detention ponds shall not be less than two
(2) foot at any time.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the
wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to
the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. 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.
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6. The application rate shall not exceed:
a) 0.40 inch/hr hydraulic loading on any effluent disposal area. The instantaneous
loading rate shall be controlled by timers and operator;
b) 0.6 inch/week maximum weekly loading rate on any effluent disposal site.
7. No type of wastewater other than that than tertiary -treated wastewater from the
Governors Club Development Wastewater Treatment Plant shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation areas. No industrial wastewater shall be discharged into the treatment and
disposal facilities.
8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
9. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. 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.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point
prior to irrigation twice per month (if irrigation occurs during the calendar month) for the
following parameters:
Parameter
BODS
TSS
Fecal Coliform
pH
NH3
4. Three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition II12) and
all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition 1113) and any other data as may be
required shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month to the
following address:
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NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone no. 919/ 733-2314, 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
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 facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
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 15 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 REQUIREMENTS
Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. The six (6) existing monitor wells must be sampled initially prior to waste
disposal operations and thereafter every April, August, and December for the
following parameters:
NO3 (10.0) Ammonia Nitrogen
TDS (500.0) TOC
pH (6.5-8.5 standard units) Water Level
Chloride (250.0) Total Coliforms (1/100m1)
Volatile Organic Compounds - In December Only (by method 1 or 2 below)
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water And Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 " Methods For The Determination Of Organic Compounds
In Drinking Water", U.S. EPA - 600/4-88/39
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If any volatile organic compounds are detected by method 6230D, or the equivalent
method 502.2, then EPA methods 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other organic
compounds which may be present. The results of all analyses specified in the
monitoring requirements, including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed
relative to mean sea level (M.S.L.). The depth of water in each well shall be measured
from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level elevations shall then
be determined relative to M.S.L..
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient monitoring
well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured
in the back round monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally
occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional
sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form)
every May, September, and January.
3. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site plan for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards
applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater
Quality Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee,
which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site may alter location of the
Compliance Boundary.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at the lesser of 250 feet from the perimeter of the waste disposal area, or 50
feet within the property boundary.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is
changed, the permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a
modification to the Permit.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY
is established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and
the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance
equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the
REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee shall either (i)
demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions,
facility design and operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the
Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions,
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facility design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the
Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director.
4. The Lagoon/ pond liners (for the 5 -day and 50 -day minimum holding ponds) shall be
installed in accordance with one of the following:
The lagoon shall have a liner of natural material at least one (1) foot in thickness at all
locations with a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 x 10-6 centimeters per
second when compacted. Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and
prior to waste disposal operations, verification of the liner's compliance with hydraulic
conductivity and thickness specifications must be provided to the Division of
Environmental Management, Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
The interior surfaces of the lagoon shall be completely lined with a 60 -mil thick liner.
Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to waste disposal
operations, certification of the liner's compliance with approved construction
specifications and the liner's integrity must be provided to the Division of Environmental
Management, Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
The effluent storage lagoons shall not be excavated into bedrock.
6. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below land surface.
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 Pemuttee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting
authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect
or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDMONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, 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.
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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 of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will 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 of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
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 (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full
details of the materials applied at this site.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
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).
9. 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.
10. Spray irrigations shall occur only between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and three hours prior
to the daily opening of the golf course, and only when the golf course is closed to public
access.
11. Stream samples from one (1) upstream and one (1) downstream location on Cub Creek
from the Governors Club Development Corporation Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Facilities shall be collected monthly and analyzed for Fecal Coliform. The location for
these sample collections shall be determined by the Raleigh Regional Office. The results
of these shall be submitted to the Raleigh Regional Office.
12. Issuance of this permit hereby amends Permit No. WQ0000088 issued June 11, 1990.
Permit issued this the 9th day of July, 1990
OATH CAROLINA
eorge T. Ever
Division of Envi
By Authority of
'AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0000088
July 9, 1990
Engineer's Certification
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, , _ for the
Project Name Location
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 the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No