WQ0018857_Final Permit_20070615

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G Michael F. Easley, Governor
� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
_ r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Coleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 15, 2007
Honorable Mike Keel, Mayor
Town of Macclesfield
P.O. Box 185
Macclesfield, NC 28852
Dear Mayor Keel;
Subject: Permit No. WQ0018857
Macclesfield Reclaimed Water
Field
Conjunctive Wastewater
Generation and Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Edgecombe County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received April 11, 2007, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0018857, dated June 15, 2007, to The Town of Macclesfield for the continued
operation of the subject wastewater generation and reclaimed water utilization facilities. Please note that
the Division of Water Quality has merged Permits WQ0018857 and WQ0016816 together so that the
reclaimed wastewater distribution and utilization systems can operate under a single permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0018857 and WQ0016816 issued December 20, 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. Please note that effluent sampling parameters and
frequencies have been changed (Attachment A).
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
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 Matthew Fleahman at
[phone] or [e-mail].
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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
Town of Macclesfield
Edgecombe County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 4,200 GPD reclaimed water distribution and utilization system consisting of a
10,000 gallon pump tank, dual 80 gpm irrigation pumps, a totalizing flowmeter, a continuous turbidity
meter, approximately 6,600 Iinear feet of 4 -inch reclaimed water force main, approximately 540 linear
feet of 3 -inch force main, approximately 1,480 linear feet oft -inch force main laterals, and 27 fixed 10.6
gpm sprinkler nozzles, with spray irrigation onto approximately 2.81 acres to serve the Town of
Macclesfield with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April
11, 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0018857 and WQ0016816 issued December 20, 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. No Iater 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.
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11. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 Permittec 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. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
6. 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 A 106.
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.
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).
9. The facilities permitted herein must 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
b. The setbacks for treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
ii. Any property line:
100
50
10. 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 —
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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 Iettering 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.
11. Reclaimed water distribution Iines 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.
12. 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.
13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance
with Rule .0305 of Subchapter 02T.
14. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure that any landowner
who owns land within the compliance boundary, but who is not the permittee, shall execute and file
with the Register of Deeds in the county in which the land is located an easement running with the
land that contains the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(1)(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance
boundary for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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.
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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.
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 Town of Macclesfield shall be applied to the reclaimed
water utilization area(s).
8. public access to the 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.
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. Should the limit for fecal coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity
(instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, all wastewater shall be handled in one of three
ways, until the levels have stabilized below these maximum levels. The Town of Macclesfield may
further treat the wastewater to bring it into compliance with reclaimed water standards without
returning the water to the facility's headworks, may reroute it to the headworks of the wastewater
treatment facility for treatment to reuse standards, or may discharge it ins ct accordance with the
conditions of the facility's existing NPDES permit.
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.
3. 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.
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4. Three copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions N.3. and IV AJ on Form NDMR for
each point prior to irrigation (FPI) and three copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified
in Conditions IV.5. and N.6. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-
4200 as soon as possiblebut 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
Iimitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any utilization area.
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 [phone], [phone], 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. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
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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.
VI. 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.
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.
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 floes not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be unposed 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.
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).
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Permit issued this the 15th day of June, 2007
NORTH C OLINA E ' ENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
.�oleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0018857
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ATTACHMENT - A EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Permit Number:
WQ0018857
001 Effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING RE
UIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthl Avera a
Weekly Avera a
Daily
Maximum 1
Measurement Frequency SampleType
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
14
#/10on-A
25.
#/100111
4 X year
Grab
Nitro en, Nitrate Total as N) - 00620
4 X year
_
Grab
Nitro en, Ammonia Total as N) - 00610
4
m /l
6.
mg/l
4 X year
Grab
Solids, Total Suspended - 00530
5
mg/l
10.
mg/1
4 X year
Grab
H - 00400
9.
su
Weekly
Grab
BOD, 5 -Da 20 De . C - 00310
10
11g/l
15,
m /i
4 X year
Grab
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
4,200
m d
Once per discharge
Recorder
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimiter - 00076
10.
ntu
Continuous
Recorder
IN ores
4 X Year sampling shall be conducted in March, June, September, and December
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ATTACHMENT B - Approved Land Application Sites
Permit Number: WQOO18857
Town of Macclesfield
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Net
Dominant
Hourly
Yearly
Field/Zone Id
Owner
Lessee
County
Latitude
Longitude
Acreage
Soil Series
Parameter
Avg
Mag
Town of
01284 - Application Surface
01
Felton, A L
Macclesfield
Ed ecombe
35°44'55"
77°3949"
2.81
Goldsboro
Irrigation
0.25 inches
23.5 inches
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