WQ0019782_Final Permit_20010813

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
August 13.2001
JOE WARVd1CK.. JR.
YMCA - GUILFORD COUNTY OUTDOOR CENTER
49214 TAPAIA NG0 TRAIL
GREENSBOR0, NC 27406
Dear Mr. Warwick Jr.:
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NORTH CAROLINA [DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOu;RcEs
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019782
YMCA - Guilford County Outdoor Center
Wastewater Drip Irrigation
Guilford County
In accordance with your application received March 26, 2001. we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019782. dated August 13, 2001, to the Young Men's Christian Association of Greensboro, Inc. for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and drip irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 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.
This permit approves the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and drip irrigation
facilities for a five-year cycle. Please take the time to review this permit thoroughly as some of the conditions
contained are unique to your permit. Of particular interest is the following permitting condition:
Condition H.7. — This Condition states that the Permittee may be required, at the Division's discretion. to
reevaluate the loading rates and calculate a new water balance, if any incidence of ponding or surface
runoff occurs in the drip irrigation fields.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable. you have the right to
request an adjudicator. hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this perzrvt. This
request must be in the forth of a written, petition, conforrung to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes.
and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. unless
such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you- If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone].e tension 533.
Sincel
Gregory J. Thorpe. Ph.D.
cc: Guilford County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Rezional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section. Central Office
Jerry Dalton — Dalton Engineerin e & Associates, P.A.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/lnforcernent Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-SD83 Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
The Young Men's Christian Association of Greensboro, Inc.
Guilford County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 3,670 gallon per day (GPD) drip irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of
a 10,000 gallon baffled Stay -Right septic tank, a 9,000 GPD MicroFast 9.0 consisting of a 2813 gallon settling zone
with a Zabel effluent filter and a 8438 gallon biological treatment zone with blower, an EIC Model 100 tablet
chlorinator, a duplex transfer pump station from the chlorinator to the lagoon, a 250,000 gallon lined lagoon, a duplex
transfer pump station from the lagoon to the application area, a 70,000 ft2 drip irrigation area using 28,800 feet of
Netafim bioline with approximately 11,900 emitters and Rain Bird rain sensor to serve the YMCA - Guilford County
Outdoor Center, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 26,
2001, 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 August 31, 2006, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to
be completed in phases and t)artialIv certified. you shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of connnletion once the
entire.project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, Division
of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617,
2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

3. The drip irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no
discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them
unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 50 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 50 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
8. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs
at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank
capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
9. The drip irrigation area shall be examined by the drip line installers prior to installation of the drip lines for
possible indications of surface drainage and erosion. The drip lines shall be installed in such a fashion as
to minimize the impact of surface runoff on the function of the system.
I1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to
be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate
of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the
facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 1II, and IV facility at least daily,
excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover of natural vegetation, leaf litter and mulch shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will
cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the drip field.

6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 38.3 inches over any twelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.4 inches per hour. Please be advised that you
may be required to submit new water balance calculations and reevaluate the loading rate upon any
incidence of ponding or surface runoff.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from YMCA - Guilford County Outdoor Center shall be dripped
onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
11. Freeboard in the 250,000 gallon storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12. In the event of power failure at either or both duplex pump transfer stations, the YMCA — Guilford County
Outdoor Center will immediately cease all activities, close the facility and send all campers and staff home
until the required repairs are made and both pump stations are operational.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
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. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
3. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily average flow values shall be reported on Form
NDMR. Flow may be estimated from water use records provided water use is metered. Daily average
values shall be calculated by dividing monthly flow volume by the number of days in the month.
4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to irrigation
for the following parameters every April, August and December:
BODS TSS
Fecal Coliform pH
NH3 as N

Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 111 2) on Form NDAR-1
and three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition Ill 3 and IIl 4) on Form
NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. All information shall be
submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
6. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each drip
field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The Standard Soil
Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity Base Saturation (by calculation)
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336)
771-4600, 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:
Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility;
or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d_ Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with
its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five
(5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system
constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or
(2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance
of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate
remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-
215.6A(a)(1).
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2. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems
midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance
of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water table is less than
one foot below land surface.
4. The lagoon shall have a liner of natural material at least one foot in thickness, compacted to 95% proctor
standard dry density and installed and compacted in layers no thicker than six inches, with a hydraulic
conductivity of no greater than 1 x 10-6 cm/sec. Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner,
and prior to waste disposal operations, verification of the liner's compliance with hydraulic conductivity
and thickness specifications must be provided to the Permits and Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section,
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1636, by the project engineer.
5. The interior surfaces of the lagoon shall be completely lined with a 20-mil thick liner. Following
installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to waste disposal operations, certification of the
liner's compliance with approved construction specifications and the liner's integrity must be provided to
the Permits and Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-
1636, by the project engineer.
V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of
wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection
log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be
maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or facility at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any
records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there
is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division accompanied
by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved.

4. 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.
5. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200,
erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General
Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H
.0500.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (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 as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations
as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 13"' day of August, 2001
NORT AROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,.,'Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019782

Permit No. WQ0019782
August 13, 2001
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit,
the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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