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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
February 18, 2015
Scott A. Stevens — City Manager
City of Goldsboro
P.O. Box Drawer A
Goldsboro, NC 27533-9701
Dear Mr. Stevens:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0017791
The Farm & Goldsboro Municipal
Golf Course
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Generation and Utilization System
Wayne County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received October 17, 2014, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0017791 dated February 18, 2015, to the City of Goldsboro for the continued
operation of the subject reclaimed water generation and conjunctive reclaimed water utilization. Please
note that this renewed permit shall become effective on June 1, 2015 (i.e. the day after the expiration date
of the existing permit), which differs from the date of this letter.
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2015 until May 31, 2020, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements listed in Attachments A for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall
result in future compliance problems.
For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NDMR reporting form is
available for download at: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau/reporting.
Please note that several permit conditions are removed, mollified, or added since the last permit
issuance, in order to ensure that all permit requirements are consistent with other (similar) conjunctive
reclaimed water operations. For this reason, please take time to read the permit thoroughly.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: 919-807-64641 Internet: httn://i)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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Mr. Stevens
February 18, 2015
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If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at
(919) 807-6337 or chonticha.mcdaniel@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
. Jay Zi merman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Wayne County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Karen Brashear, Public Utilities Director — City of Goldsboro (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND 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
City of Goldsboro
Wayne County
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continued operation of the Goldsboro Water Reclamation Facility consisting of, reclaimed water
distribution, storage, and utilization facilities for the purpose of supplying a reclaimed water demand for
bulk distribution through a bulk fill station with the anticipated flow of 495,500 gallons per peak day to a
conjunctive spray irrigation site known as "The Farm", and 30 MG (million gallons) per year to approved
areas within the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course,
the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization facilities consist of the following components:
approximately 4,900 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water distribution main and approximately 4,300
linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water distribution main to convey reclaimed water from the Goldsboro
Water Reclamation Facility to the constructed wetlands treatment system or the remote reclaimed water
storage and distribution facilities; a reuse tank influent valve vault; a 300,000-gallon covered, vented,
ground reuse storage tank with audible and visual high water alarms, approximately 15 linear feet of 12-
inch fill piping, approximately 100 linear feet of 12-inch suction piping; a reclaimed wastewater pump
station for "the Farm" with audible and visual high-water alarms; a golf course reuse flow meter and
valve vault; a spray irrigation flow meter and valve vault; approximately 2,300 linear feet of 12-inch
reclaimed water distribution main to convey reclaimed water to a spray irrigation site or to the booster
pump station at the golf course,
the bulk reclaimed water distribution shall occur from the 300,000-gallon reuse storage tank. Reclaimed
water, following treatment and testing according to the most recent issuance of the Goldsboro Water
Reclamation Facility NPDES permit (NC0023949) and compliance with the conditions provided herein,
may be diverted to the permitted reclaimed water bulk fill station,
to serve The Farm & Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters,
pursuant to the application received October 17, 2014, and in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2015 until May 31, 2020, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application. [15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
utilization facilities or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02L .0100, 02B .0200]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[15A NCAC 02U .0300]
4. Reclaimed water may only be utilized at the sites listed in Attachment B. [G.S. 143-215.1 ]
5. Reclaimed water distributed through bulk fill stations may only be utilized for the purposes listed in
Attachment D. [G.S. 143-215.1]
6. The reclaimed water irrigation system at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course shall be connected to
a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with
Conditions 111.6 and 11I.7 of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. The conjunctive use of reclaimed water permitted herein in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates
the most recent reissuance of the Permittee's NPDES permit (Permit No. NC0023949), and the
Permittee shall continue to comply with all conditions provided for therein. [G.S. 143-215.1]
The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization
facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such
warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed.
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.
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ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible
manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire
length of the pipe.
iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing
reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification
need not extend the entire length of the distribution system, but shall be incorporated within
10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -
potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other
locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above
ground and labeled as non -potable water.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403]
2. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(f)]
3. The compliance and review boundaries for The Farm and Goldsboro Golf Course are established at
the property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall
require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(III)]
4. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [ 15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)]
5. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)]
6. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100
iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100
[15A NCAC 02U.0701]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to
prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include
the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the
Permittee's control;
c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
f. For bulk fill operations, the Permittee shall develop an operation and maintenance plan for bulk
distribution activities which includes but is not limited to the following:
i. Description of operation;
ii. Description of anticipated maintenance;
iii. Safety measures, including site restrictions;
iv. Spill prevention and spill response plan;
v. Contact information for plan personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies;
vi. Approval procedures of users;
vii. Operational requirements for users; and
viii.If reclaimed water is to be stored for greater than 72 hours prior to use, included a description
of how compliance with reclaimed water quality standards will be ensured the time of use.
[I 5A NCAC 02U .0801 ]
3. The reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. To ensure proper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall perform the following:
a. A map of the reclaimed water distribution line shall be developed. If part of a broader reclaimed
water distribution system, this line shall be added to the regional map, and said map shall be
actively maintained.
b. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
c. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
d. Inspection and inaiutenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
e. Bypasses shall be reported to the Washington Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC
02B .0506(a).
[15A NCAC 02U .0801]
4. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. [15A NCAC 02U .0117]
5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times on irrigation areas at The Farm
and Goldsboro Golf Course, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of
reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation
sites. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
Only reclaimed water generated at the Goldsboro Water Reclamation Facility (Permit No.
NC0023949) shall be utilized and/or distributed in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1 ]
Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A
NCAC 02U.0501]
10. Effluent shall be discharged in accordance with Permit No. NC0023949 if the limit for fecal coliform
(e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous
maximum of 10 NTU) is exceeded, until such time as the reclaimed water standards are met at the
generating facility. Any excess reclaimed water may also be discharged to the approved constructed
wetlands treatment system or in accordance with the NPDES permit. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(c)]
11. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including
employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all
residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be
maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made
available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
12. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501]
13. Reclaimed water used for activities other than land application shall not be used in a manner that
causes exposure to aerosols. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(b)(6)]
14. Reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses. [15A NCAC
02U .0501(d)]
15. Reclaimed water shall not be used for direct reuse as a potable water supply. [15A NCAC 02U
.0501(e)]
16. Bulk distribution operations shall meet the following:
a. The Permittee shall approve tank tnick drivers for Participation in the hulk reclaimed water
distribution program prior to distribution of reclaimed water. In addition, the Permittee shall
provide bilingual (English and Spanish) training to all tank truck drivers approved to participate
in the bulk reclaimed water distribution program at a regular frequency. These sessions shall
provide training on, but not limited to, the following topics:
i. Reclaimed water description and safety;
ii. Allowable and prohibited uses of reclaimed water;
iii. Procedures for the application (including buffer maintenance), uses, and storage of reclaimed
water as well as the disposal of unused reclaimed water;
iv. Procedures for spill prevention, countermeasures, and control as well as notification
requirements;
v. Personal safety and hygiene issues; and
vi. Interaction with the general public.
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b. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall meet the following requirements:
i. Tank trucks and other equipment used to distribute reclaimed water shall be clearly identified
with advisory signs. Signage may include but is not limited to "CAUTION: RECLAIMED
WATER — DO NOT DRINK", "NON -POTABLE WATER"', or a combination of similar
phrases.
H. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall not be used to transport potable water that
is used for drinking or other potable purposes.
iii. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall not be filled through on -board piping or
removable hoses that may subsequently be used to fill tanks with water from a potable water
supply. Tank trucks owned and operated by the Permittee and dedicated to be filled by
reclaimed water only may be filled through on -board piping.
iv. Tank trucks shall not have been used to haul septage, biosolids, or other waste or chemical
transport.
v. Tanks trucks shall not have any type of removable container or portable bladder except if the
tank/bladder is permanently labeled for reclaimed water use only and a letter from the truck
owner is submitted to the Permittee indicating that in no case shall any removable container
or portable bladder be used for both reclaimed and potable water at any time.
[15A NCAC 02U .0601]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIRMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent,
groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow
values shall be reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year;
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and
locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed to
all approved sites listed in Attachment B and shall include the following information:
a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records for all reclaimed water distribution shall be summed and reported on Form
NDMR (see Attachment A) under parameter WQO1 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value
shall represent the total volume of reclaimed water distributed to all sites for that month. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
9. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records for the bulk reclaimed water distribution program.
Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. These records shall include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date and time of bulk distribution event,
b. Name of receiver or town -issued bulk fill certification number,
c. Intended use of the bulk reclaimed water,
d. Number of gallons provided at each bulk distribution event, and
e. Total volume of bulk reclaimed water distributed each month.
[15A NCAC 02T .0I08(c)]
10. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site;
b. Date of calibration of flow and turbidity measurement device(s);
Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
d. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
[I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
11. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in
Conditions IV.3, IVA, and IV.S) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in
Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month.
If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports
documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring
data shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information
Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(1)]
12. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
946-6481, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
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c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee
in accordance with Condition IV. I0(d) but do not require Regional Office notification.
d. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution
line(s) incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical
failures, line blockages or breaks, etc.);
e. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance
with the limitations contained in this permit.
f. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number (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 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities
to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may
cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The
Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related .to the reclaimed water generation and utilization
facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this
permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of
this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. The Permittee shall inspect the utilization sites of all reclaimed water users who obtain more than
10,000 gallons per day of bulk distributed reclaimed water. Permittee inspection of these bulk
distribution reclaimed water utilization sites does not need to exceed one inspection per quarter. The
Permittee shall maintain records of these inspections for at least five years, and shall make them
available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n). [G.S.142-215.1]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCGO 10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6
of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC
02T .0104]
The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [15A NCAC 02T
.0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A
NCAC 02T .0120]
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall because for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 18`' day of February 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S ay Z' merman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0017791
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001— WWTP Effluent to Reclaimed Water Distribution
Permit Nutuber: WQ0017791 Version: 3.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS °
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency'
Sample
Type
80082
BOD, Carbonaceous 05 Day, 20C
mg/L
10
1
2 x Month
Composite
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual 5
mg/L
Continuous
Recorder
31616
Colifonn, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C 5
#/100 mL
14
25
2 x Month
Grab
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
Continuous
Recorder
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Monthly
Calculated
00630
Nitrite plus Nitrate Total 1 DET (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4
6
2 x Month
Composite
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00400
pH
su
6.0
9.0
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5
10
2 x Month
Composite
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter'
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
1 Monthly tracking records for all reclaimed water distribution shall be summed and reported on Form N D M R. This value shall represent the total volume of reclaimed water distributed to all sites
listed under the Attachment B for that month pursuant to Condition IV.5.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
' Reported daily maximum for turbidity shall be the maxims m daily reading of turbidity for days in which reclaimed water is distributed.
The monitoring parameters and frequencies are correspond ing to those required in the City's NPDES permit so that samples collected for the NPDES Permit No. NCO023949 may also be used to
fulfill the monitoring requirement for this permit.
5 Fecal Colifonn samples are collected from effluent at the Bulk Reclaimed Water Storage Tank. Residuals Chlorine is continuously monitored also at the reclaimed water storage tank.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES
City of Goldsboro — Goldsboro Water Reclamation Facility
Permit Number: NN'Q0017791 Version: 3.0
Site ID
Facility Name
Owner
County
User Permit Number
Latitude
Longitude
Approved Uses
01
The Farm
Cite of Goldsboro
Wayne
n/a
350 21' 01"
770 59' 42"
Irrigations
02
Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
n/a
35' 21' 45"
77' 59' 55"
Irrigation'
03
Bulk Fill Station
City of Goldsboro
Wayne
n/a
35' 20' 07"
77' 59' 56"
See Attachment D
Notes•
1. Reclaimed water shall be irrigated at a rate which shall not result in runoff, ponding, or limit crops growth.
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ATTACHMENT D — APPROVED BULK FILL RECLAIMED WATER USES Permit Number: WQ0017791 Version: 3.0
City of Goldsboro — Goldsboro Water Reclamation Facility
APPROVED USES
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
For use by Permittee or permitee affiliations (i.e municipal
employees, or contracted serviceproviders).'
Include use at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for firefighting and fire training. Use of the
reclaimed water at Seymour Johnson AFB will be conducted according to the Standard Operating
Guide 21-04-05, Best Management Practices (BMP) for use of Reclaimed Water in Fire Operations
Firefighting and fire extinguishing
prepared by Department of the Air Force, 341h Civil Engineering Squadron (ACC, Fire Emergency
Services Flight, Seymour Johnson AFB. Reclaimed water utilization meetings the condition of the
BMP is not subject to the 72 hour maximum hold time. Use must meet Public Water Supply
requirements.
Reclaimed water distribution line pressure testing
Provided the water is returned to the sanitary sewer, or used for other approved reclaimed water uses
after testing.
Vehicle and equipment washing
Provided that no ponding or run-off of the reclaimed water occurs.
For use by certified bulk reclaimed water users.'
Concrete cutting
Decorative ponds and fountains that drain to sanitary sewer systems
Hydro -seeding and fertilizer mixing
Industrial and commercial cooling water or boiler blow down water
Provided that cooling water or boiler blow down water is disposed of according to any necessary
disposal permit.
Industrial and commercial fire prevention systems where there are
separate non -potable plumbing lines
Irrigation of public and private landscapes and turf
Brine slurry to be applied to roads to prevent freezing. Brine solutions using reclaimed water are
Make-up water for brine slurry or similar
exempt from maximum hold time prior to use established in Condition III.1O.a.viii and Condition III
11 of this permit.
Use of reclaimed water does not exempt user from meeting the use and disposal requirements of the
Make-up water for preparation of pesticide solutions or similar
created solution. Pesticide solutions using reclaimed water are exempt from maximum hold time
prior to use established in Condition 111.10.a.viii and Condition III 11. of this permit.
Non -potable processes such as asphalt reclamation, concrete
Must meet compost permit requirements.
production and compost production
Sewer cleaning
Soil compaction and dust suppression
May include irrigation to clay or synthetic clay tennis courts, or similar.
Street sweeping (not street washing)
Subsurface Directional Boring
Does not include borings into bedrock or installation of any wells subject to 15A NCAC 2C - Well
Construction Regulations.
Vehicle washing and power washing
Provided that dual disinfection with UV and chlorination is provided. , and that no ponding or run-
off of the reclaimed water occurs..
' All users shall complete educational training and receive certification prior to receiving bulk reclaimed water.
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