WQ0011614_Final Permit_20031210

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen i1. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
December 10, 2003
A FLEMING G1BsON — PRESIDENT
OCEAN RIDGE FARMS, INC.
351 OCEAN RIDGE PARKWAY, SW
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA 28469
Subject: Permit No. WQ0011614
Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc.
Ocean Ridge Plantation — Phase IV
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed
Water Utilization System
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Gibson
In accordance with your modification request received August
information received October 27, 2003, we are forwarding herewit
December 10, 2003, to Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc. for the construction
wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system.
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14, 2003, and subsequent additional
Permit Number. WQ0011614, dated
and continued operation of the subject
This perrnit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2005, shall void Pen -nit No.
WQ0011614 issued January 18, 2001, 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. Please note that Condition 11(9) contains a compliance schedule and requires that the Pernuttee
submit the modified areas of each zone in Panther's Run and Lion's Paw golf courses.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone] extension 533,
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
Jay Houston, PE — Houston and Associates, PA
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
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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
Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc.
Brunswick County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 100,000 gallon per day (GPD) system (Phase I) and construction and operation of an
800,000 GPD system. (Phases II, III & IV) culminating in a 900,000 GPD wastewater collection, treatment and
reclaimed water utilization system consisting of:
a wastewater collection system consisting of a pressure sewer collection system (in conjunction with permits
WQ0014207, WQ0014817, WQ0015263, WQ0015676, WQ0015737, WQ0017270 and WQ0018083) having
three hundred seventy (370) 12 gallon per minute (GPM) pump stations with simplex pumps and high water
alarms to serve individual residential units, a 25 GPM pump station with duplex pumps and high water alarms to
serve the clubhouse, approximately 14,206 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, approximately 3,531 linear feet of
3-inch pressure sewer, approximately 5,920 linear feet of 4-inch pressure sewer, approximately 1,155 linear feet
of 6-inch pressure sewer, and a 525 GPM influent pump station with duplex pumps, high water alarms, and
approximately 7,700 linear feet of 8-inch force main;
the existing Phase I, which consists of a 100,000 GPD wastewater treatment plant having a 28,903 gallon flow
equalization basin with dual 100 GPM pumps and an 80 cubic foot per minute (CFM) blower, a manually cleaned
bar screen, flow splitter box, dual 62,500 gallon fine bubble aeration basins with three 290 CFM blowers, dual
13,284 gallon clarifiers, a 22,620 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, dual bed media filters each with 34.5 square
feet of surface area, a 1,436 gallon dosing tank with dual 190 GPM pumps, UV disinfection, continuous on-line
monitoring and recording for turbidity, and continuous on-line monitoring and recording for flow;
the proposed Phase I1, which shall consist of a 150,000 GPD wastewater treatment plant having a 37,500 gallon
flow equalization chamber with dual 100 GPM pumps and a 100 CFM blower, a manually cleaned bar screen,
fine screening and flow splitter box to be built in Phase II, which will eventually serve the entire facility, a single
187,600 gallon fine bubble aeration basin with three 415 CFM blowers, dual 15,115 gallon clarifiers, a 30,000
gallon aerated sludge holding tank, dual bed media filters each with 52.0 square feet (ft2) of surface area, a 3,030
gallon dosing tank with dual 260 GPM pumps, UV disinfection, continuous on-line monitoring and recording for
turbidity, and continuous on-line monitoring and recording for flow;
the proposed Phase III, which shall consist of a 150,000 GPD wastewater treatment plant having a 37,500 gallon
flow equalization chamber with dual 100 GPM pumps and a 100 CFM blower, a single 187,600 gallon fine
bubble aeration basin with three 415 CFM blowers, dual 15,115 gallon clarifiers, a 30,000 gallon aerated sludge
holding tank, dual bed media filters each with 52.0 square feet (ft2) of surface area, a 3,030 gallon dosing tank

with dual 260 GPM pumps, UV disinfection, continuous on-line monitoring and recording for turbidity, and
continuous on-line monitoring and recording for flow;
the proposed Phase N, which shall consist of a 500,000 GPD extended aeration wastewater treatment plant
having a 125,000 gallon flow equalization basin with dual 525 GPM pumps and dual 334. CFM blowers, a
mechanically cleaned bar screen with fine screening, a flow splitter box, a 638,000 coarse bubble aeration basin
with four (4) 761 CFM blowers, a 85,000 gallon clarifier a 75,000 gallon sludge holding tank, five (5) tertiary
dual bed media filters each 69 ft2, a 20,650 gallon clearwell, a 14,000 gallon mudwell, a 34,000 gallon dosing
tank with dual 600 GPM pumps and audible/visual alarms, an air scour blower rated at 105 CFM, UV
disinfection, continuous on-line monitoring and recording for turbidity, and continuous on-line monitoring and
recording for flow;
the wastewater treatment facility also consists of a dual power source, a 500,000 gallon lined five-day detention
pond, a proposed 1,500,000 gallon Iined five-day detention pond (Phases II & III), a proposed 2,500,000 gallon
lined five-day detention pond (Phase IV), and a 105 GPM pump station with duplex pumps, high water alarms,
and approximately 3,000 linear feet of 4-inch force main to transport the reclaimed water to the storage pond;
a spray irrigation facility consisting of a 9,300,000 gallon storage pond, a proposed 16,500,000 gallon storage
pond, a 1,880 GPM pump station with duplex pumps, high water alarms, and approximately 3,540 linear feet 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,
to serve Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received August 14, 2003 and subsequent additional information received October 27, 2003 by the Division, and
in conformity with the project plan, 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 December 31, 2005, shall void Permit No.
WQ0011614 issued January 18, 2001, 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, 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 p ovide a final_ certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non-Discbarge
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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 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 ground waters, which will
render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate
the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
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4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 211.0227. 1f an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to
land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L
.0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365
days a year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least
once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.IC.
5. 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.
6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained:
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 external property lines, and
f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and external property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
9. Public access to the irrigation sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. A sign shall be
posted in plain sight in the clubhouse showing these activities.
10. The following shall be requirements for the proposed reclaimed water distribution, storage, and
utilization facilities:

II.
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and 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.
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: RECLAMED 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: RECLAR"ED 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. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. 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 or connected to a special
hose connection may be placed in non -lockable underground services boxes clearly labeled as
non -potable water.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc. shall be irrigated onto the
irrigation area.
8. An automatically activated standby power source 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.
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9. The annual, dosing and instantaneous application rates shall not exceed the values set forth in Tables
1, 2, 3 & 4 contained in Appendix A. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance the updated
irrigation areas for each zone in Panther's Run, and Lion's Paw shall be submitted to the Non -
Discharge Permitting Unit as a minor modification.
10. Freeboard in the 500,000 gallon, proposed 1,500,000 gallon (Phases II & III) and proposed 2,500,000
gallon lined five-day detention ponds (Phase IV), and the 9,300,000 gallon and proposed 16,500,000
gallon storage ponds shall be maintained at not less than two (2) feet at any time.
11. Waste -level gauges, to monitor waste levels in the 500,000 gallon, proposed 1,500,000 gallon (Phases
II & III) and proposed 2,500,000 gallon (Phase IV) lined five-day detention ponds, and the 9,300,000
gallon and proposed 16,500,000 gallon storage ponds, shall be installed within 60 days of issuance of
this permit. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum
liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of
the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to
damage the integrity of the liner (if applicable) when installing the gauges.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), 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 basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
13. All wastewater shall be routed to the three (3) five-day holding ponds should the limit for fecal
coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10
NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the treatment capability of the
wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the three five-day holding ponds
shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for retreatment or treated in the five-day ponds prior to
discharge to the storage ponds.
14. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station(s) and force main(s) the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any
centralized pump station serving more than one building.
b. Storage capacity above the high water alarm activation level for any simplex pump station
serving a single building greater than the longest power outage within three (3) years and the
minimum response time for maintenance.
c. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
d. A screened vent for the wet well.
e. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet
cannot be maintained.
g. Sufficient devices that will protect the pump station from vandals.
h. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
15. The permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation a supply of spare, fully operational
pump units of each type used in the pressure sewer system. The number of pumps on hand shall not
be less than 10 percent of the number of installed units or one unit, whichever is greater.
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16. Each individual pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of
the owner/operator of the pressure sewer system and instructions to call the number in the event of
high water alarm activation.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form
NDMR.
The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved
engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent flow
measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of
once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the
accepted capability of that type of device. Records of flow measurement device calibration shall be
kept on file by the Permittee for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be included in
this documentation shall be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration
b. Name of person performing calibration
c. Percent from true flow
As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter
Monthly Average
Daily (Instantaneous) Maximum
Flow
900,000 GPD d
BOD5 {5-day, 20'Q
10 mg/l
15 mg/l
NH3 as N
4 mg/l
6 mg/1
TSS
5m 1
10mg/l
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 ml b
25 per 100 ml
Turbidity
10 NTU
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
g
Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
d The monthly average shall not exceed 100,000 GPD for Phase I, 200,000 GPD for Phases I and 11
combined, 400,000 GPD for Phases I, I1 and III combined, and 900,000 GPD when all phases are
constructed and operational.
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The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at a point prior to
irrigation for the following parameters:
Parameter
Sam ling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sam le
Flow
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Turbidity
Effluent
Continuous
Recordin
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NH3 as N
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Fecal Coliform
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
NO3
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TDS
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TOC
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Chloride
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
pH
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the
remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater
Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations.
4. 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 and time of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. zone irrigated,
d. length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each zone,
f. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
Freeboard in the 500,000 gallon, proposed 1,500,000 gallon (Phases II & III) and proposed 2,500,000
gallon (Phase IV) lined five-day detention ponds, and the 9,300,000 gallon and proposed 16,500,000
gallon storage ponds shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions 11I(2) and III(3)] on Form NDMR-
1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions 11I(4) and
111(5) on Form NDAR-I shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following month.
All information 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
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7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the
name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept
the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items:
a. Daily sampling results of dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing,
diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
9. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
395-3900, 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.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also 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 (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.

IV. GROUNDWATER_REOUIREMENTS
1. Sampling Criteria:
a. Monitoring wells MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3 shall be sampled every July for the parameters listed
below. Prior to sampling the parameters, the .measurement the measurement of water levels must
be taken. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of
the casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed
relative to a common datum.
Nitrate (NO3-N)
Total Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N)
Fecal Coliforms
Chloride
Total Or anic Carbon (TOC)
Total Phosphorus
H (field)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) i I
Water Level
b. For Total Organic Carbon (TOC), if concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any
down -gradient 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 background 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 down -gradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and
analysis as described above.
c. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
certified for those parameters required.
2. Reporting / Documentation:
a. All reports and documentation (GW-1, GW-30, GW-59) shall be mailed to the following address:
Groundwater Section
Permits and Compliance Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank forms (GW-1, GW-30, GW-59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater
Section's website at http://gw.ehnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
b. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section (address listed above), on or
before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. The data of all
groundwater sampling analyses required by the permit conditions must be reported using the most
recent GW-59 form along with attached copies of the laboratory analyses.
3. Liner Requirements:
The 5-day ponds shall have either a liner of natural material at least one (1) foot in thickness and
having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than I x 10-6 centimeters per second when compacted,
or a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness to exhibit structural integrity and an effective hydraulic
conductivity no greater than that of the natural material liner, according to 15A NCAC 2H .0219(f).
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4. Applicable Boundaries:
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for the waste disposal area(s) is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Wastes Not Discharged to Surface Waters, specifically
.0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(111). The Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary for groundwater shall be
established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond
the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
r . INSJ"r EC T 10NS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this pert -nit. Noncompliance with the terms
of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina
General Statutes §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may
or may not be approved.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A
to 143-215.6C.
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6. 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 government agencies (local, state, and
federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC
213.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
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.
Permit issued this the 10th day of December, 2003
NORTkI CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011614
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Permit No. WQ0011614
December 10, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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 Perrnittee 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
Registration No_
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Appendix A:
Table 1: Panthers Run Loading Rates
Fairway
Area
(acres)
Instantaneous
Loading Rate
(in/hr)
Dosing Rate
(Wapp)
Annual
Loading Rate
(in/ r)
PR-1
2.4
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-2
0.9
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-3
3.0
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-4-A
2.2
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-4-13
0.4
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-5-A
2.6
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-5-13
0.8
0.5
0.1
26.1
PR-6
2.0
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-7
2.7
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-8-A
1.6
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-8-13
0.4
0.5
0.1
26.1
PR-9-A
3.1
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-9-13
1.8
0.5
0.1
26.1
PR-10
4.2
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-11-A
1.6
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-11-B
0.3
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-12
4.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-13-A
0.9
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-13-B
4.4
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-14-A
1.5
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-14-B
3.4
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-15-A
1.1
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-15-B
3.4
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-16
6.2
0.5
0.1
62.4
PR-17-A
0.3
0.5
0.1
36.4
PR-17-B
1.1
0.5
0.1 1
36.4
PR-18
4.4
0.5
0.1 136.4
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Table 2: Lion's Paw Loading Rates
Fairway
Area
(acres)
Instantaneous
Loading Rate
(inft)
Dosing Rate
(in/app)
Annual
Loading Rate
(in/yr)
DR -A
4.6
0.5
0.1
62.4
DR-B
2.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP -I -A
1.2
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP- 1-B
0.5
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-1-C
1.1
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-2-A
3.8
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP-2-13
1.5
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-3
0.9
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-4-A
0.5
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP-4-B
3.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-5-A
2.0
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-5-13
0.6
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-6-A
0.7
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP-6-B
0.4
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-7
3.4
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP-8-A
3.0
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-8-B
2.9
0.5
0.1
26.1
LP-9
2.5
0.5
0.1
62.4
LP-10-A
2.7
0.5
0.1
26.1
LP-10-B
0.6
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-11
1.3
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-12-A
0.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-12-B
1.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-13-A
2.1
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-13-B
1.9
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-14-A
0.2
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-14-B
1.8
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-14-C
1.2
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-15-A
2.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-15-B
0.5
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-16-A
1.0
0.5
0.1
26.1
LP-16-B
1.6
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-17-A
0.3
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-17-B
0.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-18-A
1.0
0.5
0.1
36.4
LP-18-B
3.7
0.5
0.1
36.4
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Table 3: Leopard's Chase Loading Rates
Fairway
Area
(acres)
Instantaneous
Loading Rate
(inthr)
Dosing Rate
On/ap)
Annual
Loading Rate
(in/ r)
LC -I
5.86
0.5
0.1
27.6
LC-2
1.18
0.5
0.1
31.2
LC-3
9.10
0.5
0.1
27.6
LC-4
098
0.5
0.1
20.8
LC-5
6.23
0.5
0.1
20.8
LC-6
7.07
0.5
0.1
20.8
LC-7
8.23
0.5
0.1
24.9
LC-8
2.11
0.5
0.1
89.4
LC-9
6.45
0.5
0.1
24.5
LC-10
5.91
0.5
0.1
20.8
LC-11
6.50
0.5
0.1
44.3
LC-12
4.78
0.5
0.1
91.0
LC-13
1.73
0.5
0.1
91.0
LC-14
7.30
0.5
0.1
87.2
LC-15
7.61
0.5
0.1
91.0
LC-16
1.22
0.5
0.1
91.0
LC-17
9.12
0.5
0.1
55.6
LC-18
8.49
0.5
0.1
24.3
LC -Practice
5.95
0.5
0.1
25.8
LC -Common
14.69
0.5
0.1
253
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Table 4: Tiger's Eye Loading Rates
Fairway
Area
(acres)
Instantaneous
Loading Rate
(in/hr)
Dosing Rate
(in/app)
Annual
Loading Rate
(inlyr)
TE-1
3.79
0.5
0.1
41.6
TE-2
2.37
0.5
0.1
40.2
TE-3
7.55
0.5
0.1
38.1
TE-4
5.36
0.5
0.1
43.6
TE-5
4.21
0.5
0.1
45.0
TE-6
1.04
0.5
0.1
37.7
TE-7
6.48
0.5
0.1
36.4
TE-8
3.07
0.5
0.1
39.1
TE-9
3.78
0.5
0.1
41.6
TE-10
4.61
0.5
0.1
41.6
TE-11
0.72
0.5
0.1
42.5
TE-12
4.44
0.5
0.1
42.7
TE-13
4.26
0.5
0.1
42.6
TE-14
5.02
0.5
0.1
42.3
TE-15
5.64
0.5
0.1
36.5
TE-16
4.47
0.5
0.1
37.4
TE-17
1.79
0.5
0.1
36.4
TE-18
7.68
0.5
0.1
44.5
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Brunswick Permit No. WO0011614
DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this 27th
day of June 2003 _, by and between the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the
COMMISSION; and
Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc_ , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do
business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER.
WITNESSETH:
The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Brunswick County,
upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to
be known
as Ocean Rid e Plantation (hereinafter the Development).
2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater
treatment works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage
disposal to serve the Development on said lands.
3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System.
4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other
improvements and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration),
pursuant to Chapter 47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes.
5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the
Declaration, the Ocean Ridge Property Owners Association
(hereinafter
Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the laws of
the State of North Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and
business of the Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common
elements of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System;
and of collecting dues and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re-
construction and repair.
6. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly
constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect
the quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties
hereto, the COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and
specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and shall thereafter properly
operate and maintain such systems and facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and
law.
2. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the
Association until construction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans,
and the staff of the Division of Water Quality has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order
to change the name of the permit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the permit be reissued
to the Association. The request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration.
3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been
reissued to the DEVELOPER's successor.

4. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System
and appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly
maintained and operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction,
operation, repair, and maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall
identify the entire wastewater treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element which
will receive the highest priority for expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and
local taxes and insurance.
5. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System
will be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily
available to repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and
maintenance expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created
out of the common expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance funds
allocated for the facility and shall be part of the yearly budget.
6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall
provide for special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount
of such assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that such special assessments can
be made as necessary at any time.
7. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any
city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter
become available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER shall take such action as is necessary
to cause the existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into
said governmental system, and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such
necessary easements as the governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the
Development's wastewater.
8. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare
for the Association to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the
continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the DEVELOPER shall
provide in the Association Bylaws that the Association shall not enter into voluntary dissolution
without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other
entity acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit.
9. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of
any permit issued by the COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance,
repair and operation of the Disposal System.
10. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the
Declaration is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of
Incorporation of the Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized
representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named
below:
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
M MENT COMMISSJON
"= A an W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Ocean Ridge Farms, Inc.
Name of EVELOPER
By:
(Signature)
A. Fleming Gibson President
Print Name and Title
(Date) (Date)