WQ0006085_Final Permit_20150821

A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 21, 2015
JERRY W. PIERCE, PE —PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
POST OFFICE BOX 249
BOLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28422
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006085
Ocean Isle Beach WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation,
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization & Non -
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Pierce:
In accordance with your permit major modification request received February 5, 2015, and
subsequent additional information received May 22, 2015, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0006085 dated August 21, 2015, to Brunswick County for the continued operation of the reclaimed
water generation and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities at the Ocean Isle Beach
WWTP facility, as well as the continued operation of the conjunctive reclaimed water utilization and
storage facilities (Lion's Paw, Panther's Run and Tiger's Eye golf courses) at the former Ocean Ridge
WWTP site, and the construction and operation of the conjunctive reclaimed water utilization and storage
facilities (Leopard's Chase golf course) at the former Ocean Ridge WWTP site (rescinded Permit No.
WQ0011614).
Modifications to the subject permit are as follows:
➢ Transfer of the following facilities from the Ocean Ridge WWTP (rescinded Permit No.
WQ0011614) to the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP facility consisting of: a 9,300,000 gallon
storage pond; a proposed 16,500,000 gallon storage pond; a 1,880 gallon per minute (GPM)
pump station with duplex pumps, high water alarms, and approximately 3,540 linear feet (LF)
of 10-inch force main to transport reclaimed water to the golf course irrigation wet well, and
irrigation sites consisting of approximately 92.5 acres at Lion's Paw, 84.9 acres at Panther's
Run, 76.3 acres at Tiger's Eye golf courses, and 120.5 acres at the proposed Leopard's Chase
golf course.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2018, shall void Permit
No. WQ0006085 issued December 9, 2014, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A
and B for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Bail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: 9IM07-6464 1 Intemet:http:/Iportal.ncdenr.orghveblwg
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Mr. Jerry W. Pierce, PE
August 21, 2015
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For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NDMR and NDAR-I
reporting forms are available for download at: hgp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/��s/lau/reporting.
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated
December 9, 2014:
➢ Condition I.2. — This condition requires the Permittee to obtain a permit to convey reclaimed
water from the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP to the Ocean Ridge conjunctive reclaimed water
storage and utilization sites.
➢ Condition 1II.9. — This condition requires that the turbidimeter be tested and calibrated at a
minimum of once per year.
➢ Condition IV.5. — This condition requires that the Permittee maintain records tracking the
amount of conjunctive reclaimed water distributed to each user (i.e., the four Ocean Ridge
golf courses).
➢ Condition IV.10. -- This condition requires that the Permittee develop and maintain a routine
review and inspection program for offsite users of reclaimed water.
➢ Attachment A — The following modifications have been made to this attachment:
o PPI 001 — Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (00625) and Total Nitrogen (00600) have been added
to the sampling regimen.
o PPIs 003 to 006 — In lieu of submitting NDAR forms for conjunctive reclaimed water
sites, the Permittee shall now submit the total monthly amount of reclaimed water utilized
on each conjunctive site (i.e., golf course) using the provided NDMR forms.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at
[phone] or nathaniel.thornbur ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
,�V,, Jay immerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Brunswick County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Beth Buffington — Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER
UTILIZATION & NON -CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION 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
Brunswick County
Brunswick County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,050,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation system consisting
of: a 4.68 million gallon (MG) lagoon; two 7.125 MG lined equalization lagoons; an influent wastewater
flow meter; a mechanically cleaned bar screen with an auxiliary manually cleaned bar screen; an 8 foot
diameter vortex -type grit removal system with a 100 gallon per minute (GPM) airlift unit; an adjustable
Dow splitter box; three 422,500 gallon sequencing batch reactor (SBR) tanks each with a 100 GPM
sludge wasting pump, and served by three 1,595 cubic foot per minute (CFM) positive displacement
blowers; a 422,500 gallon aerated sludge holding tank with a 200 GPM sludge removal pump and served
by the aforementioned SBR blowers; a traveling bridge filter unit consisting of two 507 square foot (ft)
filter beds with a loading rate not to exceed 1.38 gallons per minute per square foot (GPWft2); two 4,900
gallon clear wells with a 25 GPM backwash pump and gravity drainage of backwash water to a pump
station with two 400 GPM pumps returning the backwash water to the headworks; an ultraviolet
disinfection system; a turbidimeter; an automatically activated standby power generator; and all
associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a 1,032,000 gallon per day (GPD) non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization
system consisting of: a 250,000 gallon lined pump well; a 22.5 million gallon lined wet weather storage
lagoon; a pump station with two 400 GPM pumps; two pump stations with two 700 GPM pumps each; a
flow meter; approximately 191 acres of reclaimed water utilization area (i.e., Fields 1 through 23); and all
associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: a 9.3 MG
reclaimed water storage pond; a pump station with two 1,880 GPM pumps and high water alarms;
approximately 3,540 linear feet (LF) of ] 0-inch force main to transport reclaimed water to the golf course
irrigation wet well; approximately 92.5 acres of conjunctive utilization at the Lion's Paw golf course;
approximately 84.9 acres of conjunctive utilization at the Panther's Run golf course; approximately 76.3
acres of conjunctive utilization at the Tiger's Eye golf course; and all associated piping, valves, controls
and appurtenances; and the
construction and operation of a conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of a 16.5 MG
reclaimed water storage pond; approximately 120.5 acres of conjunctive utilization at the Leopard's
Chase golf course; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances
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to serve the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received February 5, 2015, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of
Water Resources, 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2018, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006085 issued December 9, 2014, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. Upon construction of the diversion gravity sewer, pump station and associated force main permitted
under Permit No. WQ0037162, the Permittee may convey a daily maximum of 293,000 gallons per
day (GPD) of raw wastewater influent from the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP headworks to the West
Brunswick Regional WRF (Permit No. WQ0023693) for subsequent treatment and
disposal/utilization. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. Prior to utilizing the reclaimed water storage and conjunctive irrigation facilities at the Ocean Ridge
site (rescinded Permit No. WQ0011614), the Permittee shall obtain a permit, properly install and
certify a force main to convey reclaimed water from the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP to the conjunctive
reclaimed water storage and utilization sites at Ocean Ridge. [I5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
3. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the reclaimed water storage and utilization
facilities (i.e., the 16.5 MG storage pond and approximately 120.5 acres of conjunctive utilization at
the Leopard's Chase golf course), a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North
Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation,
including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in
phases and partially certified, the Permittee 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 Division of Water Resources, Water Quality
Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
4. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48
hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities (i.e., the
16.5 MG storage pond and approximately 120.5 acres of conjunctive utilization at the Leopard's
Chase golf course) such that an in -place inspection can be made. Notification to the regional
supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)]
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
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II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
generation and utilization facilities, and additional or replacement reclaimed water utilization
facilities or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [ 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[15A NCAC 02U .0300]
4. Application rates shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02.0 .0401(g), 02U
.0402(m)]
5. The non -conjunctive reclaimed water irrigation system (i.e., Fields 1-23) shall be connected to a rain
or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with
Conditions I11.6. and 1II.7. of this permit. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
6. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution; storage and utilization
facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such
warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water.
b. 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.
i. 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., Pantone 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.
ii. 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 reclaimed water pipelines in a visible
manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire
length of the pipe.
iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing
reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. 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 line.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -
potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other
locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above
ground and labeled as non -potable water.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .04031
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7. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
[I5ANCAC 02U .0403(Q
8. The compliance and review boundaries for the non -conjunctive and conjunctive utilization sites are
established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review
boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02H
.0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(111)]
9. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)]
10. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)]
11. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary of a non -conjunctive utilization site
shall execute and file with the Brunswick County Register of Deeds an easement running with the
land containing the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittec or the State to enter the property within the compliance
boundary for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
[ 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)]
12. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for conjunctive and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization sites permitted
under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100
iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100
[15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)]
b. The setbacks for treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
ii. Any property line: 50
[ISA NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
c. The setbacks for final effluent storage units permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
ii. Any property line: 50 1 / 0 2
' Prior to operation of the 16.5 million gallon (MG) storage pond, the Permittee shall address
all setback anomalies associated with the uncertified pond.
2 Section 22.(c)(2) of Session Law 2013-413 exempts final reclaimed water effluent storage
facilities constructed prior to June 18, 2011 from having a setback to property lines.
[I5A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to
prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility. [I5ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include
the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the
Permittee's control;
c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
rcmediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0801 ]
3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for
conjunctive reclaimed water users. [15A NCAC 02U .0117]
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(e), 02U .0402(i)]
5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that
crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the
irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation
sites. [15ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
8. All non -conjunctive reclaimed water irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once
per permit cycle. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than
five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
9. The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records
shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available
to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
10. Only reclaimed water generated at the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP (Permit No. WQ0006085) shall be
utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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11. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units
shall be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply,
it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source. [I5A NCAC 02U .0402(h)]
12. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities shall be prohibited. [15A NCAC 02U
.0402(f)]
13. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A
NCAC 02U .0501]
14. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
15. Freeboard in the 4.68 million gallon (MG) lagoon, the two 7.125 MG equalization lagoons, and the
9.3 MG, 16.5 MG and 22.5 MG reclaimed water storage ponds shall not be less than two feet at any
time. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
16. Gauges to monitor water levels in the 4.68 million gallon (MG) lagoon, the two 7.125 MG
equalization lagoons, and the 9.3 MG, 16.5 MG and 22.5 MG reclaimed water storage ponds shall be
provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings at inch or tenth of a foot
increments. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
17. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [I5A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)]
18. All effluent exceeding the limit for fecal coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies
per 100 ml) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) shall be routed to the influent
equalization lagoons for additional treatment to reuse standards via the Sequencing Batch Reactor
(SBR) plant prior to utilization. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0402(e)]
19. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including
employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all
residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be
maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made
available to the Division upon request. [ 15A NCAC 02U ,0501(a)(4)]
20. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0501 ]
21. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802. [15A NCAC 02T .1100, 02U .0802]
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIRMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent,
groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow
values shall be reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year;
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include.
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and
locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of conjunctive reclaimed water
distributed to each user and shall include the following information:
a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each approved offsite user facility (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records for all users shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see
Attachment A) under parameter WQ01 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall
represent the total volume of reclaimed water distributed to all users for that month. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(c)]
6. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of non -conjunctive reclaimed
water utilized. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these
records shall include the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B:
a. Date of reclaimed water utilization;
b. Volume of reclaimed water irrigated;
c. Site irrigated;
d. Length of time site is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings;
f. Weather conditions; and
g. Maintenance of cover crops.
[ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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7. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 4.68 million gallon (MG)
lagoon, the two 7.125 MG equalization lagoons, and the 9.3 MG, 16.5 MG and 22.5 MG reclaimed
water storage ponds shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly.
Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years,
and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
8. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the
Division upon request. At a minimum, this record shall include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
9. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site;
b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s);
c. Date of calibration of turbidimeter;
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
e. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
£ Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
[ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
10. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program for offsite users of
reclaimed water. A log documenting user inspections shallbe maintained for a minimum of five
years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user sites; and
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control,
etc.).
[I5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
11. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in
Conditions IV.3., IV.4. and IV.5.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in
Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month.
If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports
documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring
data shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information
Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(1)]
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12. Three copies of all operation and utilization records (as specified in Conditions IV.6. and IV.7.) shall
be submitted on Form NDAR-1 for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B.
(Note: conjunctive use sites do not require NDAR-1 submission). Reporting forms shall be submitted
on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water utilization activities occurred
during the month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. All
information shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information
Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(1)]
13. Pursuant to § 143-215.1C., the Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water
Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the wastewater treatment and utilization
facility and the extent to which the facility has violated this permit, or federal or State laws,
regulations, or rules related to the protection of water quality. This report shall be prepared on either
a calendar or fiscal year basis and shall be provided no later than 60 days after the end of the calendar
or fiscal year. Two copies of the annual report provided to the Permittee's users shall be submitted
to: Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02U .1401(f)]
14. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
796-7215, 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. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee
in accordance with Condition IV.91 but do not require Regional Office notification.
d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance
with the limitations contained in this permit.
e. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities
to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may
cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The
Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
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3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization
facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this
permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of
this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n). [G.S. 142-215.1]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., locaI, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6
of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC
02T .0104]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A
NCAC 02T .0120]
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall because for the Division to revoke this permit. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
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Permit issued this the 21 st day of August 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
r
S. J Zimmph hi -an, P.G., Director
Division of/Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006085
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Permit No. WQ0006085 Reclaimed Water Generation, Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization & Non -Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Brunswick County August 21, 2015
Ocean Isle Beach WWTP Brunswick County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, 1,_,
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
ing Firm
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone E-mail NC PE Seal, Signature & Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001 — Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0006085 Version: 2.4
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10
15
2 x Week' 12 x Month Z
Composite
31616
Cotiform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
#/100 mL
14
25
2 x Week' / 2 x Month
Grab
50050
Flow, in conduit or dun treatment plant
GPD
1,032,000
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4
6
2 x Week' 12 x Month 2
Composite
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Week / 2 x Month 2
Composite
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Week' / 2 x Month 2
Composite
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/l,
2 x Week' / 2 x Month 2
Composite
00400
pH
su
6
9
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
2 x Week' 12 x Month z
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5
10
2 x Week' / 2 x Month a
Composite
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
1. 2 x Week sampling shall be conducted from June through August.
2. 2 x Month sampling shall be conducted from September through May.
3. Based upon information provided from the Permittee demonstrating that the facility only exceeds the 500,000 gallon per day (GPD) threshold during the months of June, July and August, PPI 001
has been modified such that the sampling frequencies for 5-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, Nitrate, Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids have been split
into two times per week (2 x Week) and two times per month (2 x Month).
PPI 002 — Flaw Conveyed from Ocean Isle Beach WWTP to the West Brunswick Regional WRF (WQ0023693)
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs
Units of
Monthly
Monthly
Daily
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Code
Parameter Description
Measure
Average
Geometric Mean
Minimum
Maximum
Frequency
Type
50050
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
GPD
293,000
Continuous
Recorder
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PPI 003 — Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilized at the Lion's Paw Golf Course
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Total
--
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
WQ01
Flow, Rcclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Monthly
Recorded
PPI 004 — Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilized at the Panther's Run Golf Course
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Desciti
rpon
Units of
Measure
Monthly Total
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Monthly
Recorded
PPI 005 — Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilized at the Tiger's Eye Golf Course
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Descriti
pon
Units of
Measure
Monthly Talai
Monthly
Geometric Mean
gaily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Monthly
Recorded
PPI 006 — Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilized at the Leopard's Chase Golf Course
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS Parameter Description Units of Monthly Total Monthly Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Sample
Code Measure Geometric Mean Frequency Type
WQ01 Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed Gallons Monthly Recorded
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED NON -CONJUNCTIVE LAND APPLICATION SITES
Brunswick County - Ocean Isle Beach WWTP
Permit Number: WQ0006085 Version: 2.4
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Zone
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
Parameter
Hourly
Rate
Yearly
Max
Units
1
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33154'53"
-78°26'55"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
2
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'27"
-78027'30"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
3
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'26"
-78027'36"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
4
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'30"
-78°27' 19"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
5
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'20"
-78°27'30"
7.86
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
6
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'21"
-78°27'19"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
7
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'17"
-78°27'24"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
8
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'12"
-78'27'29"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
9
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33'55'16"
-78°27'18"
7.86
01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
t0
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'13"
-78°27'15"
7.86
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
11
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'06"
-78°27'21"
7.86
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
12
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'08"
-78027'15"
7.86
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
13
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'01"
-78027'10"
7.86
01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
14
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°54'57"
-78°27'10"
7.86
01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
15
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'32"
-78°27'14"
5.90
01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
16
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'35"
-78027'07"
8.57
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
17
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'37"
-78°27'00"
7.46
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
18
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'26"
-78°27'05"
7.85
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
19
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33055'29"
-78026'58"
7.19
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
20
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'24"
-78027146"
8.69
01284 - Nan -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
21
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'22"
-78°27'53"
8.11
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
22
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55' 16"
-78027143"
14.05
01284 - Nan -Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
23
Brunswick County
Brunswick
33°55'14"
-78127'50"
13.16
01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate
46.8
inches
Totals
191.02
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