WQ0019631_Final Permit_20080627

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0 ` Michael F. Easley, Governor
p William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
June 27, 2008
RICK RESTER
JOHNSTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PU13I.,IC WORKS
P.O. Box 2263
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA 27577
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019631
Johnston County Landfill
Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Johnston County
DWM Permit 51-02
Dear Mr. Hester:
In accordance with your permit application request received March 10, 2008, we are forwarding
herewith Permit Number WQ0019631 dated June 27, 2008, to Johnston County for the continued
operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization system. The permit modification incorporated herein
approves the construction and operation of a bulk reclaimed water fill station located at the Johnston
County Landfill with approved uses limited to uses identified in Attachment: Approved Bulk Fill
Reclaimed Water Uses.
Please note that the use of the reclaimed water for vehicle washing and pressure washing for
commercial users is only acceptable provided that both the UV disinfection and chlorination systems are
installed and operated properly to disinfect the reclaimed water. If the County wishes to pursue these
uses, they must demonstrate that dual disinfection by UV and chlorination or equal is present.
Please take the time to review this permit thoroughly as some of the conditions contained therein
may have been added or changed since the last issuance of this permit. Of special interest are the
following:
Condition 1.1 — Regional Office Notification upon completion of construction
Condition II.7 — Bulk reclaimed water compliance boundary condition,
Condition U.10 — Setback requirements (Submitted reclaimed information sheet p.2 establishes a
setback to non -potable wells of 10'. Setback must meet conditions of this
permit.)
Condition 1119 — Requirements for proper use of bulk reclaimed water,
Condition IV.5 — Record keeping requirements for bulk reclaimed water,
Condition IV. 9 — Reporting requirements,
Condition V.2 — Requirement inspection of high bulk water users,
Attachment: Approved Bulk Fill Reclaimed Water Uses - Established approved uses and
associated requirements for reclaimed water distributed through the bulk fill
operations.
North Carolina
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Educational requirements described in Condition III.9 shall be developed and implemented prior to
distribution of reclaimed water for each type of use. Submitted educational material states that users will
"receive a written invitation to attend". Please note that all users are required to receive proper training
before receiving reclaimed water for utilization. Educational material shall be developed specific to each
type of use and for various types of users if necessary. Educational material must be available for review
by the Division, upon request.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2011, shall void Permit
No. WQ0019631 issued November 16, 2006, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will
result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jon Risgaard at (919) 715-
6167 or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely
,/Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Johnston County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section
Aquifer Protection Central Files
LAU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
Johnston County
Johnston County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 401,918 GPD reclaimed water utilization system, consisting of spray irrigation
onto 29 individual spray fields/zones totaling 447.61 acres at the Johnston County Landfill, to serve
Johnston County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
September 21, 2006 and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity
with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit,
construction and operation of a bulk reclaimed water fill station located at the Johnston County Landfill.
The bulk reclaimed water fill station will have an estimated maximum flow of 30,000 gallons per day.
The Reclaimed wastewater system skull be designed and operated with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 10, 2008 and subsequent additional
information received by the Division, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit. Reclaimed water, following treatment and testing
according to the most recent issuance of the Central Johnston County Regional WWTP NPDES permit
(NC0030716), the most recent issuance of the Central Johnston County Regional WWTP Reclaimed
water distribution permit (WQ00632) and compliance with the conditions provided herein, may be
diverted to the permitted reclaimed water bulk fill stations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2011, shall void Permit
No. WQ0019631 issued November 16, 2006 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on -going activities]
1. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791 -4200, shall be notified at least 48 hours in
advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of initial 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.
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.
II. 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 irrigation area to adequately assimilate
the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including -those actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality or the Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste
Section, such as:
a. the temporary or permanent termination of those spray irrigation zones not performing
satisfactorily, causing nuisance conditions, or failing to assimilate the wastewater, and
b. 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. This permit shall become void if the Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section terminates
the spray irrigation modification of Permit 51-02. This permit in no way alleviates the Permittee from
any additional spray irrigation restrictions and/or obligations placed on them by the Solid Waste
Section in the form of future permit modifications.
4. This permit cannot be altered in any way (with the exception of simple permit renewal) without prior
approvals from the Division of Water Quality and from the Division of Waste Management, Solid
Waste Section.
5. Johnston County Landfill Irrigation sites application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other
pollutant shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B.
6. Reclaimed water distributed through the bulk fill operations shall be limited to the uses specified in
Attachment: Approved Bulk Fill Reclaimed Water Uses,
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The compliance boundary and review boundary for wastewater disposal systems at the Johnston
County Landfill Irrigation sites are specified by 15A NCAC 2L. For systems utilizing reclaimed
water, 15A NCAC 2H .0219(k) specifies that both the compliance boundary and review boundary
shall be established at the property line. An exceedance of groundwater quality standards at or
beyond the compliance boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty
provisions under North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(I).
8. Compliance and review boundaries for the reclaimed water bulk fill utilization areas have not been
established pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0905. Any exceedance of groundwater standards shall
require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
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:
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): a'
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Any property line: 50
a' Treatment and storage unit setbacks were established and met during construction of the existing facility.
Any new treatment and storage units would need to meet all the setback requirements established in 15A
NCAC 02T .0912
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.
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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 crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer.
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 resent.
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 connection to a special
hose connection, may be placed in non -lockable underground services boxes clearly labeled as
non -potable.
12. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program that shall have the following
minimum requirements:
a. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water
systems.
b. A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an approved air gap separation, or other device
approved by the Division. of Environmental Health shall be installed at the potable water service
connection to the use area where both reclaimed water and potable water are supplied to a
reclaimed water use area. The installation of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device shall allow proper testing.
c. An air gap separation, approved and regularly inspected by the Permittee shall be provided
between the potable water and reclaimed water systems where potable water is used to
supplement a reclaimed water system.
IIT. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 utilization 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. No type of wastewater other than that from the Central Johnston County Regional WWTP, Permit
Number NCO069841 and distributed through the Reclaimed Water Utilization System, Permit
Number WQ0019632, is approved for reclaimed water distribution under the conditions of this
permit.
4. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the Johnston County Landfill
irrigation areas. The reclaimed wastewater may also be utilized on non -vegetative areas to establish
seed beds or sprig beds, to nurture vegetative growth and to expedite and enhance land
restoration/reclamation/and erosion control efforts.
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5. Irrigation at the Johnston County Landfill Irrigation Sites shall not be performed during inclement
weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause runoff.
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent ponding or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization
areas
7. Irrigation at the Johnston County Landfill Irrigation Sites shall not occur when the vertical separation
between ground surface and the water table is less than one (1) foot. Verification of the water table
elevation can be confirmed by water level readings obtained from the monitor wells 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
Public access to the reclaimed water bulk distribution operation and utilization sites shall be
controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs indicating the use of
reclaimed water and appropriate restrictions. Public Access control to the Johnston County Landfill
shall be consistent with the requi.rernents of the Division of Waste Management Permit 51-02.
9. For use of the bulk fill operation the following requirements must be met:
a. The Permittee shall develop and implement an operation and maintenance plan 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 plant 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, include a description
of how reclaimed water quality standards will be meet at the time of use.
b. Education programs shall be developed and implemented to inform County employees of the
proper use of reclaimed water for each of the approved uses.
c. Education programs shall be developed and implemented to inform bulk reclaimed water users of
the proper use of reclaimed water for each approved use. Educational material must be provided
to all individuals accepting the bulk reclaimed water.
d. Educational material shall be maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses utilized by the
Permittee. Educational material shall be trade available to the Division upon request.
e. Where reclaimed water is used for industrial purposes, disposal of the utilized reclaimed water
shall meet the conditions included in all State approved permits held by the industry (e.g.
NPDES, Non -Discharge, or Pretreatment permits).
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The Permittee shall approve tank truck drivers for participation in the bulk reclaimed water
distribution program prior to distribution of reclaimed water. In addition, the Permittee shall
provide training (bilingual as necessary) at a regular frequency to all tank truck drivers approved
to participate in the bulk reclaimed water distribution program. The training program shall
include a system to verify the tank truck driver comprehended the information provided in the
training. These sessions shall provide training on, but not limited to, the following topics:
i. Reclaimed water description and safety,
ii. Approved and disapproved uses of rtclairned 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.
g. 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 could include but is not limited to "CAUTION: RECLAIMED
WATER — DO NOT DRINK", "NON -POTABLE WATER", or a combination of similar
phrases. Bilingual signage shall be used when necessary.
ii. 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. Tank 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.
10. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T J 100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0914.
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 parameters under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
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The Permittee shall 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. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater applied to
the Johnston County Landfill Irrigation Sites. These records shall include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following information:
a. date and time of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. zone irrigated,
d, length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each zone,
f. weather conditions,
g. maintenance of cover crops, and
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records of the Bulk Fill Stations. These records shall include,
but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date and time of bulk distribution event,
b. Name and drivers license number of truck operator,
c. Bulk fill certification number or equivalent (proof of certification provided to reclaimed water
User),
d. Name of end customer,
e. Intended use of the bulk reclaimed water,
f. Number of gallons provided at each bulk distribution event,
g. Turbidity measurement results, and
h. Total volume of bulk reclaimed water distributed each month.
A maintenance log for each bulk fill station shall be maintained at the facility including but not
limited to the following items:
a. Visual observations of the bulk fill station.
b. Record of preventative maintenance.
c. Date of calibration of the portable turbidity meter
7. Monitor wells shall be sampled at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C.
All mapping, well construction forms,, well abandonment forms, and monitoring data shall refer to the
permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in Attachment C. Two copies of the results of
the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality Monitoring:
Compliance Report Form), by the Division of Water Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month. Form GW-59 shall include the number of this permit and the
appropriate well identification number. One Form GW-59a certification form shall be provided for
each set of sampling results submitted.
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V.
Monitor wells sampling data shall be maintained on site for a minimum of 3 years and be made
available to the Division upon request.
Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in conditions IV. 1, IV.3, IVA, and
TV.S(h) on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following
month to the Division of Water Quality at the address below. One (1) copy of all operation and
disposal records (as specified in condition IV. 1, IV. 3, and IV.4) on Form. NDAR-1 shall be submitted
monthly on or before the last day of the following month to the Division of Waste Management at the
address below:
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Attn: Information Processing Unit
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
Compliance Hydrogeologist
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1646A
10. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (909) 791-
4200, 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 failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
b. 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.
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, immincnt
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.
INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities. A general observation of the interim reclaimed water bulk fill pump station
shall be conducted at least once per year.
2. If any single party obtains more than 25,000 gallons of reclaimed water from the bulk fill operation in
any single day, or more than 100,000 gallons in any single week, The County shall inspect the sites
where that party is using the reclaimed water to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit.
Inspections of high volume users do not need to exceed one inspection per quarter. The County shall
maintain records of those site visits for at least three years.
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3. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the reclaimed water utilization system and bulk reclaimed
water distribution 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.
4. 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.
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.
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
Pen ittee 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.
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8. The Permittec 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
1 SA NCAC 02T .0I05(e).
Permit issued this the 27�' of June 2008
NORTH C OLINA E IRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-J- Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019631
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Permit No. WQ0419631
05/2 712008
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,
Project Nance
Location and Count,
for the Pertxkittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS 'Permit Number: WQ0019631 Version: 2.1
PI<RMITTEE -- JOHNSTON COUNTY
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Net
Dominant
Max.
Max. Annual
Field/ Basin
Crop
County
Latitude'
Longitude"
Acreage
Soil Series'
Parameter
Irrigation
Application
Units
Rate in/ r)
al! r
1
Trees
Johnston
32.35
01284 - Application Surface
ZO
17,568,800
Irrigation
2
b
CB
Johnston
54.73
01284 - Application Surface
20
29,723,100
Irrigation
3
CB s
Johnston
10.44
01284 - Application Surface
16
4,535,900
Irrigation
4
CB
CB'
Johnston
6.03
01284 - Application Surface
16
2,619,800
Irri ation
5
Grass
Johnston
24.11
01284 - Application Surface
16
10,475,000
Irrigation
6
Grassfl'rees
Johnston
8.82
41284 - Application Surface
14
3,353,000
Irrigation
7
Grassfi'rees
Johnston
5.15
01284 - Application Surface
14
1,957,$00
Irrigation
8
GrassfIrees
Johnston
28.97
01284 - Application SurfaceIrrigation
14
11,013,200
9
Grass/Trees
Johnston
2.35
0.1284 - Application Surface
15
957,200
Irrigation
10
Grass/Trees
Johnston
6 91
01284 - Application Surface
I5
2,814,500
Irrigation
Livestock Area &
01284 - Application Surface
Forest Service
Grass
Johnston
5.9
Irrigation
15
2,403,200
Area
Roadway Dust
Grass/Dirt Road
Johnston
6.7
01284 - Application Surface
15
2,729,000
Control Area
Irrigation
Closed LF Cells
Grass
Johnston
15.9
01284 - Application Surface
5
2,158,800
1 & 2
Irrigation
Closed LF Cell 3
Grass
Johnston
I1.26
01284 - Application Surface
$
1,528,800
Irrigation
Closed LF Cell 4
Grass
Johnston
26.42
01284 - Application Surface
5
3,587,100
Irri ation
a
Closed LF Cell 5
Grass
Johnston
27.52
01284 - Application Surface
5
15,695,000
Irrigation
Borrow Area C
Grass
Johnston
12.68
0 12 84 - Application Surface
8
33,580,000
_._Irrigation
Total
01284 - Application Surface
286.24
146,700,200
Irrigation
Dominant soil series and field location shall be identified with the next hermit reneival or major modification request.
' CB = Coastal Bennuda hay, overseed with annual rye as a winter crop
WQ0019631 Version 2.1 Attachment: B Page i of 2

ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
PERMITTEE - JOHNSTON COUNTY
Landfill Irriiiation Phase II
Permit Number: WQ0019631 Version: 2.1
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Max.
Max. Annual
Field/ Basin
Zone
County
Latitude a
Longitude e
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series "
Parameter
irrigation
Application
Units
Rate in/ r
al! r
I
I
Johnston
9.32
01284 - Application Surface
b
38.61
9,771,378
Irrigation
4
I
Johnston
1b.62
01284 - Application Surface
38.61
17,424,926
Irrigation
5
t
Johnston
5.65
01284 - Application Surface
38.61
5,923,636
,
Irrigation
6
I
Johnston
5.65
01284 - Application Surface
38.61
5,923,636
Irrigation
7
2
Johnston
5.35
01284 - Application Surface
14.31
2,078,900
irrigation
$
l
Johnston
5.h5
01284 - Application Surface
38.61
5,923,636
Irrigation
9
2
Johnston
35.34
01284 - Application Surface
1431
13,732,395
Irrigation
10
2
Johnston
5.65
01284 - Application Surface
14.3 l
2,195,474
Irrigation
11
2
Johnston
5.65
01284 - Application Surface
14.31
2,195,474
Irrigation
12
2
Johnston
6.74
01284 - Application Surface
14.31
2,619,025
Irrigation
t3
2
Johnston
12,26
01284 - Application Surface
14.31
4,763,983
Irrigation
14
2
Johnston
9.20
01284 - Application Surface
14.31
3,574,930
Irrigation
'Dominant soil series and field location shall be identified with the next permit renewal or major modification request.
"Irrigation in Spray Field #I of the Johnston County Landfill Irrigation Phase II shall not be performed during windy weather such that spray irrigation water drifts onto adjacent
property.
WQOO 19e,_ Version 2.1 Attachment: B "age 2 of

ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ9019631 Version: 2. [
Monitoring wells: DWQ monitoring wells: DWQ-MW-1, DWQ-MW-2, DWQ-MW-3,
Landfill monitoring wells: CDLMW-5, MW-3, MW-5-1, MW-5-2, MW-5-10, PZ-3
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - Parameter Code
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
Water level, distance from measuring point - 92546
Monthly
Calculated
l.2
1. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measurement
of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
2. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top
of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
3. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in this attachment.
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ATTACHMENT -- APPROVED BULK FILL RECLAIMED WATER USES
Permit Number- WQ0032520 Version: 2.1
Union County Public Works Department, Crooked Creek WWTP
Certification Date — June 27, 2008
APPROVED USES
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
For use by Permittee or permitee affiliations (i.e municipal employees, or
contracted serviceproviders)."
Fire fighting and fire extinguishing
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 sewers stems
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
Make-up water for brine slurry or similar
Brine slurry to be applied to roads to prevent freezing. Brine solutions using reclaimed
water are exempt from maximum hold time prior to use established in Condition 11L9.a.viii
of this permit
Make-up water for preparation of pesticide solutions or similar
Use of reclaimed water does not exempt user from meeting the use and disposal
requirements of the created solution. Pesticide solutions using reclaimed water are exempt
from maximum hold time prior to use established. in Condition I11.9.a.viii of this permit.
Non -potable processes such as concrete production and compost production
Must meet compost permit requirements.
Sewer cleaning
Soil compaction and dust suppression
May including irrigation to clay orsynthetic 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 I5A 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, either under control of Permitee or not must complete educational training and receive certification prior to receiving bulk reclaimed water from the permitted facility.
WQ0019631 Version 2.1 Attachment: Approved Bulk Reclaimed Water Uses r Page I of 1