WQ0008126_Final Permit_19931129

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 29, 1993
Mr. Mick J. Noland, General Manager
Public Works Commission of the City of Fayetteville
Post Office Drawer 1089
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008126
Public Works Commission of the
City of Fayetteville
Spray Irrigation Program
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Cumberland County
In accordance with your application received July 1, 1993, we are l;orwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0008126, dated November 29, 1993, to Public Works Commission of the City of Fayer"- ville for the
construction and operation of the subject spray irrigation facilitiu-s. Please be advised that the Public
Works Commission of the City of Fayetteville will be required to pay the Annual Administrative
Compliance Fee in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0205 because a separate permit will have to be
maintained for these facilities under NCAC Section 2H .0200.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1998, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the
required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at 919/ 733-5083.
CC' Cumberland County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Fayetteville Regional Office, Groundwater
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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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
Public Works Commission of the City of Fayetteville
Cumberland County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 353,000 Gallon per Week spray irrigation facility for irrigating advanced,
filtrated Wastewater Treatment Facility effluent on approximately 13 acres of landscaped and grassed
acreage within the confines of the treatment plant complex during periods of dry weather to serve the
Public Works Commission of the City of Fayetteville's Rockfish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant with
no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 1, 1993, 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, 1998, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. MONITORING AND -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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)
site(s) irrigated,
f)
weather conditions.
2. Operation and Maintenance records shall be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 5
years.
3. There shall be no wastewater irrigation during the following instances:
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 renders the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its NPDES pen -nit limitations.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times 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.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
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 sites.
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 spray system.
6. The average annual weekly application rate shall not exceed 1.0 inches at an instantaneous
application rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from Rockfish Creek WWTP treated effluent shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation areas.
IV. INFECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
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2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause
or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance.
The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time
of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division 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.
V . GROUNDWATER MONITORING
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
VI. GENERAL „CQNDITIONS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
2. 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.
3. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
4. 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.
5. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
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6. 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.
Permit issued this the 29th day of November, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston oward, Jr., P. .,'Director
Division o nvironrnental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008126
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor _NI
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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