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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014866_Final Permit_20071005p T ERQG Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr- Secretary co North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 0 -C Coleen H. Sullins Director Division of Water Quality October 5, 2007 KEVIN A. HINE — VICE PRESIDENT DUPUN LAND UTILITIES, INC. 110 RIVER VILLAGE PLACE WALLACE, NC 28466 Dear Mr. Hine: SCANNED DATE Z/3/l5- Subject: Permit No. WQ0014866 Duplin Land Utilities, Inc. Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System Duplin County In accordance with your application received February 28, 2007, and subsequent additional information received May 4, 2007 and October 4, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number. WQ0014866, dated October 5, 2007, to Duplin Land Utilities, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2012, shall void Permit No. WQ0014866 issued September 18, 2002, 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. Of special interest to you may be the following: ♦ Condition 1. 4., Plans and specifications for a flow -measuring device shall be prepared and submitted 30 days prior to installation. ♦ Condition I. 5., Field identification must be redone. An updated map with soil mapping units and the new acreage for each field must be submitted prior to operation. ♦ Condition I. 6., The Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity must be submitted prior to operation. ♦ Condition H. 4., Regarding the wastewater collection facilities. ♦ Condition H. 11., Regarding requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization facilities. ♦ Condition II. 12-14., Regarding requirements for the reclaimed water distribution lines. NorthCarolina Naturally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone : (919) 733-3221 Internet: www.ncwatcWuality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raieigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919)715-6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Customer Scrvice: (877) 623-6748 If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service '"MV Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at (919) 715-6188 or chonticha.medaniel@ncmail.net. Sincerely &L Z: �Colccn H. Sullins cc: Duplin County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files LAU Files P NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH NON -CONJUNCTIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND 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 Duplin Land Utilities, Inc. Duplin County FOR THE construction and operation of a 470,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system consisting of a tertiary extended aeration wastewater treatment plant and disposal on an 18 hole golf course. The wastewater treatment system consists of two phases: Phase I includes a 250,000 GPD package treatment plant consisting of an influent flow splitter box (Phase I only), a manually cleaned bar screen, a 64,700 gallon aerated equalization basin with dual 200 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps, dual 194,000 gallon extended aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers, dual 34,200 gallon circular clarifiers with scum baffles, an 8,000 gallon primary disinfection tank with a chlorine treatment system, four (4) 43.5 square foot ff ) ternary filters with a 14,000 gallon mudwell and a 13,050 gallon clearwell, a 7,800 gallon secondary disinfection tank with an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system, a 5,300 gallon effluent pump tank with dual 435 GPM pumps, audible and visual alarms, a 64,700 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, a 260 cubic foot per minute (CFM) equalization blower, three (3) 1,000 CFM aeration blowers and a 174 CFM filter blower, an onsite emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch, a UV disinfection automatic sampler, a turbidity monitor, flow meter, and all other necessary pipes, pumps, valves and appurtenances for proper operation of a wastewater treatment plant. Phase I will also include a 2.35 million gallon (MG) lined five (5) day upset pond, a 13 MG effluent storage pond, approximately 7,500 linear feet of new six-inch force main connecting to the existing pump station and 6-inch force main to transfer wastewater to the new treatment system, approximately 14,500 linear feet of 12-inch effluent force main to discharge at the existing irrigation pump station and modifications of the existing golf course system to allow for effluent reuse on 18 holes of the River Landing Golf Course. Phase II consists of the construction and operation of a second 250,000 GPD package treatment plant identical to the wastewater treatment system listed in Phase I (above). This facility has been approved to serve 1,236 three bedroom homes and an additional 25,000 GPD consisting of the clubhouse and other uses for Duplin Land Utilities, River Landing Development and Golf Course with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 28, 2007, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of Water Quality (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. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 1 of 10 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2012, shall void Permit No. WQ0014866 issued September 18, 2002, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on -going activities] 1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification (see attached form) 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 including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. 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 Kermit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. 2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215,(910) 395-3900 shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the Aquifer Protection Section 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. If not already installed, a waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed prior to operation. 4. Plans and specifications for a flow -measuring device pursuant to Condition IV.3. shall be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer and submitted to the appropriate regional office 30 days prior to installation. The flow -measuring device shall be installed prior to operation. 5. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, field identification must be redone (each Hole with each soil type; for example, Hole#2 contains two different soil types, therefore, there are 2 areas that should be identified as field 2A and 213). An updated map with soil mapping units and the new acreage for each field must also be submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, the permittee shall submit three copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the wastewater system or three copies of a letter from the NC Utilities Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The required documents shall be submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. 7. 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 extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. 8. If Phase I of the permitted treatment system is not constructed and certified prior to renewal, the Permittee will update the Division on the need of the system. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 2 of 10 H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. 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 utilization 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. 2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to ground or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility. 3. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .0403. 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 or surface water standards. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed 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 sewers shall be inspected at least once per every 6-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C. h. A grease control program is in place. i. Right-of-ways and easements are maintained. j. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. 5. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A. 6. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. 7. The COMPLIANCE and REVIEW BOUNDARIES for the reclaimed utilization system 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. 8. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 3 of 10 9. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, other than monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided by 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). 10. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks: 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells, 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA, 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA, 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines. 11. 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 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: 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 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. 12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. 13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but no case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well. 14. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with Rule .0305 of Subchapter 02T. 15. Due to extensive flooding that may occur during hurricane season, system performance shall be carefully evaluated throughout operation of Phase I to determine if it is appropriate to allow expansion of the system with construction of Phase H. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 4 of 10 M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0913 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and reclaimed utilizaiton 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 08G .0200. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 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 such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the reclaimed water utilization system. 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent ponding or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization areas. 5. Reclaimed water application shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. 6. All reclaimed water application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once per year. Records of the calibration must be maintained for five years. 7. No type of wastewater other than that from Duplin Land Utilities' River Landing Development and Golf Course shall be applied to the reclaimed water utilization area. 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 club house showing these activities. 9. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0914. 10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 11. Freeboard in the storage and five-day holding ponds shall not be less than 2 feet at any time. 12. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be provided. This gauge 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 the lowest point on top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge. 13. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments (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 basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 5 of 10 14. All wastewater shall be routed to the 5-day holding pond should the limit for fecal coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10 NT J) 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 5-day holding pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for re -treatment or treated in the 5-day pond prior to discharge to the storage pond. 15. Golf Holes #6, 7, 16 and 17 shall not receive reuse irrigation during periods when the North East Cape Fear River is flooding onto the course IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800. I Flow through the treatment 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 consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of 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. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement device calibration on file 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, and c. Percent from true flow. 4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the frequency(ies) and location(s) for the parameter(s) specified in Attachment A. 5. The Permittee tracking the amount of reclaimed water applied shall maintain adequate records. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information: a. Date of reclaimed water application, b. Volume of reclaimed water applied, c. Field irrigated, d. Length of time field is irrigated, e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field, f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B for each field, g. Weather conditions, and h. Maintenance of cover crops. 6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the storage and 5-day holding pond shall be recorded weekly. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 6 of 10 7. Three copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA] on Form NDMR for each point prior to irrigation (PPI) and three copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IVA on Form NDAR-1 for every utilization area shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following address; Division of Water Quality Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 8. 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. 9. An annual soils test shall be completed on the excessively drained soils (Alpin, Field 4) for total phosphorus. The analysis shall be conducted in March and submitted with the other March required reports, and sent to the address listed in Condition IV(7). 10. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items: a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and 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. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215(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 including ponding in the reclaimed utilization area or runoff from the reclaimed utilization areas. 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 disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any utilization area. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 7 of 10 For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733- 3300. 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. V. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS VI. 1. Vertical Separation Requirements: Waste application activities shall not occur when the vertical separation between depth of application and the water table is at less than one (1) foot. Verification of the water table elevation can be confirmed by water level readings obtained from the monitor well(s) near the site or auger boring(s), which must be done within 24 hours, prior to application of wastewater. Any open borings must be properly filled with native soil, prior to application to decrease the chance of any waste contaminating the groundwater. 2. Five-day Detention Basin Liner Requirements: The basin shall have either a liner of natural material at least one (1) foot in thickness and having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 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 2T .0908(f). 3. Additional Requirements: Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. 1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure 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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority. 3. 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. VII. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. 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. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 8 of 10 2. 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. 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in this permit. 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 government agencies (local, state, and federal) that have jurisdiction. 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, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500. 5. 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 on official Division forms, 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. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new owner. 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. 7. 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. 8. The Permittee must pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e). Permit issued this t13e 5 h of October, 2007 NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION -;04Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0014866 WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 9 of 10 Permit No. WQ0014866 October 5, 2007 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, Project Name Location and County for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No. WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Shell Version 070320 Page 10 of 10 ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PPI 001— WWTF Effluent Permit Number: WQ0014866 Version: 3.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Parameter Description - PCS Code a Monthly Average c Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 00310 10 mg/I 15 mg/1 2 x month Composite Solids, Total Suspended - 00530 5 mg/I 10 mg/I 2 x month Composite Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610 4 mg/I 6 mg/I 2 x month Composite Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - 31616 14 b #/loom] 25 4/100ml 2 x month Grab Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620 2 x month Grab pH - 00400 6-9 S.U. Daily (5 x week) Grab Chlorine, Total Residual - 50060 Daily (5 x week) Grab Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050 470,000 d gpd Continuous Recorder Turbidity, HCII Turbidimiter - 00076 Continuous Recorder a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. b Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period. c Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period. For pH, it is the daily minimum and maximum range. d Phase I flow shall be 250,000 GPD. Phase li flow is as listed above at 470,000 GPD. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. 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 WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Attachment A Pagel of 2 C 1 ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0014866 Version: 3.0 Duplin Land Utilities Inc. — River Landing WWTF UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Field/ Basin Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Dominant Soil Series Parameter Rate Yearly Max Units I e Duplin Land Utilities Inc Duplin 34044'51" 77055'43" 36.00 Torhunta 01284 - Application Surface Irrigation 0.15 36.40 inches/hr 2 ° Duplin Land Utilities Inc Duplin 34044'51" 77055'43" 38.30 Onslow 01284 - Application Surface Irrigation 0.15 46.80 inches/fir 3 ` Duplin Land Utilities Inc Duplin 34044'51" 77055'43" 17.50 Pactolus 01284 - Application Surface Irrigation 0.15 62.40 inches/hr 4 d Duplin Land Utilities Inc Duplin 34044'51"' 77055'43" 25.00 Alpin 01284 - Application Surface Irrigation 0.15 83.20 inches/hr Total ° Included on Holes #1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and the Driving Range. An eight hour rest period is required between doses. b Included on Holes #1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18 and the Driving Range. A four hour rest period is required between doses. Included on Holes #3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 18. A four hour rest period is required between doses. 'Included on Holes #4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16 and 17. A four hour rest period is required between doses. Golf Holes #6, 7, 16 and 17 shall not receive reuse irrigation during periods when the North East Cape Fear River is flooding onto the course WQ0014866 Version 3.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 2 p �ctp.Ci nPSG n ` !ti ! Vtr Qr�r�ti D-V W ' , 1 n r' arrQ-+•mot Tr 'Lr 4cT�•�. S�ray U LOCATION MAP, t.. D VuFf noun :—x Z_ i ' try• . •1 RfYcr larADF �pcvuo-c _rrrifa&av, U,. e-' Uf F LEGEND ALPim rINC NAND ��.. •rx HENANSYILLE FINE SANU ' MUC'KALEE LOAM ao _ + )bV19/COXNILLE TINE SANDY LOAR ' fUR)[UNTA MUCKY FINE. SANDY 1.0.1AI rAcroLUs FlNE SANU • 1MFORES'I'ON LDAbIY FIVE SAND � [ LYiiCOIDURG FINE SANDY LOAM ONSLOW LOAMY FINE SAND • 1t - m _- •.w .1. iL�I 7f3:m .ti �� 1� ; ��: � :;)�1 �'. �1$ cnn�lAt►al�rr_=seltra!sr.Ir�u,ca)�ann-rac�x� L�nr_r�)!c:5 - QDIpl3;Ji3.7i7'In �•�Dj9S4Y��.04R6117� ��� i�:'•a—i� [ i'!•:. 'r.q . yi ' Revi�.w �dunX�.r � Corn��lance R��+�ar�{ = i�raptr� Lind dr f RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS Name of Facility: 4L, Owner or Contact Pers Mailing Address: 1//.;�i, )r (' u o .; b County: Telephone: GT/r7 �S ' �!/ 7/ Present Ciassiricati�n: New Facility Existing Facility NPDES Per No. NCDO Nondisc. Per. No.WQ 'L/ 6Ca .Health Dept.Per No. Rated by-. Telephone: Date: Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone: Regional Office Telephone: Central Office Telephone: ORC: Grade: Telephone: Check Classification(s): Subsurface V111, SwaK Irrigation Land Application Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1 11 (_511 IV Total Points: rya A►rr vcrr=SSFS AND ocl A j -n c'ONT'ROL r-Ol_itaf.A=NT W1AICH ARE AN NrrGRALT PART Or M tS7MlAi ;q00 t' irk.' 9-JA 1 Pf _T B= �111=r±T Wt.STc TPJiTF?3dT FOP %Ft= PUr'3POSG O= CLASSIFK.4T10N At -SO S>=PTr TAW SY5�S CI ISIST11J3 O�Y O S=ri _ TAW ikso +==tAv17Y Nrg►rICAT10N LiN-rS Aar ncEmQr FROM cLossiplCATKxi SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICA71061 --------------- SPRAY IRRP.AAmN CUAsslFrAmN (check all units that apply) (check all units that apply) 1. seplic tanks 1, preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 } 2. pump tanks 2 lagoons 3. 4. siphon or purnp-dosing systems sand filters 3. 4— septic tanks pump tanks 5. grease trapRnterceptor S.-Pumps 6. oil/water separators 5. sand filters 7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal: 7. grease trapliinterceptor 8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. oil/water separators 8. disinter. ion 10. chemical addition for nulrienUaloae control 11. spray irrigation of wastewater In addition to the above classifications, . pretreatment of wastewater jn excess of these components shEll be rated using the point rating system and will require en operator `with an appropriate dual certification. LAN.) APPLICATIONMESIDPALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder) i. Land application of biosoli:s, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site. WASr =WA 1=^c i�ii- .'ATMB;'I' FACILT Y a ASSIi=A kMON The following systems --hall be assigned a Class I classification, unl-_sS the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually corn,plex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -rase basis (Check If Appropriate) 1. Otllwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and dispasai; 2. Septic TanklSand Fiber Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fibers, disinfection and direct disa'aarge: 3. Lagmn Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direct dschame; 4. Ciosed-loop Recycle Systems; 5. Groundwater Remedialion Systems consisting only of olUwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, cartoon adsorption, disinfection and dispos-al; (; 6. Aquamthure operations with discharge to surface wafers; 7. Wafer Plant sludge handling and back -wash water trealmerd; 8. Sealood processing consisting of smeening and disposal. 9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be cassfraed If pemaitted sitter July 1, 1P 3 or If upon inspection by the Division, It is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing. The iollowing scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate ' Pot rN .z (3) (4) (5) (6) rrEM POINTS .%Lt. Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see dellnhion No. 33)..... .......... .» ».».......». _..._....t : DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN ppd Inol aapli=lolo to nor►contaminated zcoolinp w2ism. zkcdpe handling lacflhix tar water purN'ration plants, totally dosed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of ham (a)(d) or Items (d)(d) and (11)(d)) 110) 0 - 20.000.. M_ ......». __ �. ..». ....»_ _..»... .......... » »_» ._.»»_1 2D.001 - 50.DOD ... »_ .....» . .�..« . .....» .. ._.._......� . .._.... ».__ .. . ». ._2 50.001 - 100.000......._-.«._..»..........._...».................... .............. _........ »_..... ............. ....._ ._......3 10D.D01 25Q,D00. »»............... _ .»_ ....».�.« ....»... .»._ ...»__. ._.... 250,001 SOD.DOD... ................ .._..» ....._.»......_».._ _ _ ._......-...«.« �. » .... ..»..» 5 5 DO.DD 1 1.000.000........ ................ ......... ...................................... .............. « ... -.-._.................... A 1,000.01 - 2.ODD.DDD.. __.._ »» _ _....»__»...................._..... »...__._..............-..._..........1 0 2.000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additional lot each 200.030•gpd rapachy up to a maximum of - 30 Design Flow (gpd) PRELIMINARY UNITSJPROCESSES (see definition Na32) or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devizes ------ ----------------------- _— ------------ 2 (e) Gra or , (d) Mechanical or Aerated Grk Removal...» »._ _. _ . .....»_ ...»... ......._......»......-..._»-.---._._-.---__._......2 (a) Flow Measuring Dovite (f) M or Instrumented (h) Intluort Flow (f) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity Mechanical .... _ .... « . « ._... __ ... ......_. 3 Dissolved Air Fkgsdbn.._ ... _._ .....». ...»».» . »... __ .. d iI) Preehlorination—_...._. ...»....»_....._......» « _»._. «__._5 PRUARYTREAI'MENT LNRSIPFOCESSE5 (a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) (b) Imhoff Tank....-......_ •.- .....r....._ _ ...._._ . 5 (c) Primary ClariRers.._____�..: _ _5 (d) Setliinp Ponds or Selift Tanks ter Inorp t is Nontoxic Materiak (sludge handling ta_ilhies for water purification plants, sand, gavel, cutria, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as porn orgold mining).........--- ._......_«._._..«2 SECDt ARYTRZ-ATMBJTU nVPFOCESSES (a) Carbonaceous Stage (i) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System Dlffusad Air Systam...- - _ ._ •„..-- . ... __« .......... _._._........_ ....._ .10 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)... Separate Sbdge 3 (11) Trlcddxtp Filter High Rate _ . _.. r.. __...] Standard Rate_ .-_.....3 Packed Tower.... _..._.._».... _ .........._ 5 (R1) BblopIcal Aerated Fiber or Aerated Biological Filter 10 (iv) Aerated Lagoons 10 (v) Rotating Biafopial Comansns.:: .. ` -: _�... _.___ .._ __,•--•-�N„ -------10 (vi) Sand Filters-interminerd biologicaL 2 Reclrallating biological .3 K) Stabilization Lapaons_....___. Wo Clamor ( Shtpfe Gape systam for combined carbonamous removal of BOD and nitrogenous ramaval b5 nWicafion (see cle inhion No. 12)(PoinuQor this hem have to be in addition to hems (5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(++ill). it utMzbV the extended aeration process (see definition Na3a) ._ utilizing other than the extended aeration processB (x) Nutdert add'diorts to enhance SOD removal (xl) Bbbp'ral Cullum ("Super Bugs')addition ._..._-._6 (b) Nitropanaus Shape (I) Aeration - High Purhy Oxygen System Diffused Air Systam._. _. .__ - ----I D Medtartical Air System (fixed, floatirV w rotor) A Separate Sludge Feaermion_.._ _ �.»...... w (tl) Trickling Fllier•High Rat Standard Rate S Packed Tower— (hill Biological Aetated'Fihar or Aerated Biological Fdher - 10 (iv) Rotating Biological Comaaom ..-..._.._ ...-..«..--_.-_.10 (v) Sand Filter- itlmamthtent bbfogical Recirculating blalogical . _.. -3 TUMkRY OR ADVANCM TFr=ATM3dr LMiWPFD-.� (a) Acthvated Carbon Beds - whhout carbon repeneratia� with carbon regeneration 7 5 IN Powdered or Gra new Adlvatad Carbon Feed - without carbon regenetatlae _---_._. 5 -atth carbon repenerafian— 15 Air s (e d) Darthrlfirallon Proaass (e) Eletmtrotfialysk -5 (f) Foam Separmic s (II) ton Exchange (h) Lard Apparsth m of Tnaaiod EMuert (see definition No. 22b) (ral app4eable for sand, graveL atom, and other simaar mining operations) by high rue htfAtratiatl_ A (I) Mictoscreetit — s (11 Phosphorous Remova) by Biological Processes (See definition hfa. 25)_.. Ik1 Polishing Ponds - without aeratla^ _ amuseoor mecrwucat..._..__......... _.__... ................... _............... ....... .......... ............0 _ (.......... .......................................................0.............................. Reverse Osmosis ...................... ...... ... S (n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low q........_...._...»....»........._........._...._........._......................... highrate ........................................... .� r (o) Treaimerx processes for removal o! metal or cyanide ................ (p) treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or tyanitle....._......__.__._..._ ..._..._...: 5 (7) SLLCG_TREATMEW (a) Sludge Dipaction Tank - Heated (anaerobic).„„.».......... ...... _.... _................................................... t 0 Aerobic..» . ............... .......... ........... »..»»......... ..... .......................... 0.................... Unheated(anaerobic) ........................ ......»........................................................................................... — (b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical orthermal)........ ......... ....................... ........................................................ � ' (c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity . .................... ....................... ................................... ................................... 2 VacuumAssisted ._.... ... _.»...... ... ._... »....... ............._............»..._-....................._.............................5 (d) Sludge Eluttiation..-...... »__ _..........__..........._._............................................ 5 ........................... (a) Sludge Conditioner (chem-Mal or thermal).. ........._»........... ........ ................ ____ ....................5 0) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ....................................... .................. .................... ..................... 0................S (0) Dissolved Air F 1211011 Unit )not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)).............................................................8 (h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas 6torage).._. _..»._ _......._......_.__................................................ (1) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated—_ . .... ._._..._»._...... .............................. _...................._....0.. Non -aerated ...._...-..... ..... .»..... ..«... .......... .»............... ............._-----................_.............................2 (J) Sludge Incinerator (not inciudinp activated carbon regeneratinn)......... .... .................................................I D (k) Vacuum Frhar, Camrffuge, or Fitter Press or other similar dewatoring devices ----------- ___......»...___.......t 0 (E) RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash) (a) Lagoons ..................................................... _............».......................................». 2 ............................ (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definiion 22a) by comraclinp to a land application operator or landfill operr.or who holds the Land application permit orlandfill pertnh.__ »._ ......»._ _ ».__...._.__ ». _ ......»».._...........................».................................9 (c) Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permtnee of the wastewater treatment (a) Chlorination . »_.. _... . ._» .........._.._._...__._.......»._._.................... ....... .... .................... »........{s (b) Derhlorination »».» » _..» _.» . » .__ _.» .»_ .... _..» ....»..._...._._....... _..........................� (c) Ozone_.___......._........_._....._._..._.....__.__.__......._....___.._....._»....»»...»...».»»....._. � (d) Radiation...._...._ _ ... ..__. _.».. .._ _.._.... _......... ._.......».... ..»..»........... .... (t 0) CHEMICAL ADDtTtON SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) Jnot applicable to chemical additions rated as hem (3)0), (6)(b). 17)(b). (7)(e). (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each: List_ ..»................_ ».... .. ..... _...._. ..»._._.........».._ .............»._..5 (7 1) I WEIJ.ANNEO.LS L1NITMSPROCF55'cS _»M (a) Holding Ponds. Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts signfficantly greater than is common for domestic w2stesv2ter___...__......_. (b) Effluent Fhow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which am iniwrarsi In lard application systems)__2 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins (nherers in Land application systems)_ __ (dj Pumps._....__.___._._......_...._........._...__.....»..._............................_......_...._..._.... (a) Stand -By Power Supply.......».__.. _.._.._. __..».. _.... .......... ..._._ ...... .».. . (f) Thermal Pollution Control Device _. .._ __�_ .. ....___ ..... __ _..... » { _ TOTAL ti :I CtASSFCATM » J 1 Palms Class II._ _ _ ... ».__ _ _ _ . _..._.__26.50 Points Palms I:,zssN_.....____ ___.»_ .._ _ _..... _ _ » 66-Up Points Faciihies having a rating of one through four points, inctuslve, do not require a centried operator. FaciPuies havin; an aaivalad siudpe process will be assiVwd a minimum lion of Class iL Facilities having treatment pn=sses forthe retraval of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum dassfflca ow.of Class IL Fac'aies having treatment procscses for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 111. --------------------------------------- J?004 D-rFNr r10tG The following definitions shall apply tfuouphoul this Subchapter. (1) Activated Carbon Sods. A physi:aYchemical method for reducing soluble orpanL: maeriat from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this method will have a flow rate varying lrom two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow cr downfiow carbon beds. Caft-1 may or ray not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site; (2) Aerated Lagoorhs. A basin in which ail solids are raimalned In suspension and by which biolopnca1 oxidmion or organic r-. attar IS reduced through a;.ifraaliy a calerated transfer of oxygen on a flown lhrauph basis; (3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air at high purity oxygen In a liquid by graying, aghation or dlffuslon;(3a) Extended Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 1st hours. (4) Agrizuhumliy managed cap. Any the an which a crap Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.); (5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion Is first convened to efissoived ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum produt.'ts such as benzene, toluene, and xyiene; (6) Carbon Repaneratian The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of At furnace to provide etnremely high temperlums which volatiite and oxidize the absorbed impurities; (7) Carbanaeecus Stage. A scge of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent Emits; (a) Carnrffuge. A rrte:ttanlcal stevice In which centrifugal form Is used to separate sands irom fhquids or-w separate fiqulds of Memrd dens' as-, (9) Chemical Adaltlpn Systems- The addition of c iernLcai(s)'to wastewater a an applfatlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjus►merr., alkaffnhy central, a=; the canabtiRy to expemimeM with dfffsrem ctaetn&als and different Wlicatlon points to act ieve a specific result will be considered one system; the rspabIIfty to add cterniral(s) to dual units will be rood as ore rysta.m; capability to add a chemical at it dfffenarti application points for drtiomni purposes wM nna in iha syaernsbeing rated as separate systems; (10) Chemical Sludge Candlsiating. The adddion of a chemical compound such as ilme. fart& chloride. or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mess prior to Its appy atlon m a dswata ft 6evim- (11) Cursed Cycle Systems. Use of h*WbV Ponds or hoking tanks for eontalnrnm of wastewater eomaininp Inorganic non-toxlc materials from tarnd, gravel crushed mns or otter alm3lar openeions. Such teystems shall arty a maximum of two points n jWdlass of pumping fa^illllm or any otter appunananaec; (12) Combined Removal of Carboraceatm BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nhrlfcatcn- A single Napa system required to achieve permit effluent limbs on BOD and ammonia nbragen whhin the same biological tractor. (13) Dechiarinsatfon. The partial or complete neduetiort of reshlual chlorine in a liquid by any cheniaf at physical process; (14) Denhrificallon Process. The corsvemian of Mraae-nftropen to rtrogen gas;