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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
November 30, 2003
Mr. Kenneth R. Waldroup
Public Works Director
Town of Zebulon
100 North Arendell Avenue
Zebulon, NC 27597
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020409
Town of Zebulon
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Wake County
Dear Mr. Waldroup:
In accordance with your request for modification received February 20, 2003, and subsequent additional
information received .lune 30, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number. WQ0020409, dated November
30, 2003, to the Town of Zebulon for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed
water utilization system. This permit modification shall provide the Town of Zebulon with the authority to
review and approve new irrigation and industrial cooling water users of the reclaimed water system This permit
modification also incorporates all aspects of Permit Number WQ0020410 into this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 11, 2007 , shall void Permit Number
WQ0020409 issued December 11, 2002 and Permit Number WQ0020410 issued December 11, 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.
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 Sue Homewood at [phone]
extension 502.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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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 Zebulon
Wake County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 250,000 GPD reclaimed water generation and distribution system, consisting of one (1)
reclaimed water pump station with duplex 500 GPM, 50 -HP vertical turbine pumps and one (1) 250 GPM, 25 -HP
submersible motor -driven vertical turbine jockey pump with an audio and visual high-water alarm; a telemetry
system; turbidity monitor and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system; approximately 850
linear feet of 3 -inch and 3,300 linear feet of 12 -inch reclaimed water force main with an associated air release
valve; approximately 150 linear feet of 24 -inch steel casing with 12 -inch reclaimed water force main;
approximately 1,316 linear feet of 8 -inch gravity sewer with associated manholes; approximately 50 linear feet of
16 -inch steel casing with 8 -inch gravity sewer; and one (1) 250,000 -gallon elevated reclaimed water storage tank,
and all associated appurtenances for the storage and distribution of reclaimed quality effluent;
continued operation of an existing 10,500 GPD reclaimed water utilization system which includes a meter,
backflow preventer, and 3.2 acres of wetted spray field located in the Town of Zebulon's Five County Stadium;
and
authorization for the Town of Zebulon to review, and approve as appropriate, new irrigation and industrial
cooling water (contact and non -contact) users of the reclaimed water system
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the request for permit modification received
February 20, 2003 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 11, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0020409 issued December 11, 2002 and Permit No. WQ0020410 issued December 11, 2002, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:

r' L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction of the reclaimed water distribution system and prior to operation of
this reclaimed water system, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying
that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved pians and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If thisrrooject is to be completed in phases and
partially certifiedyou shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the
same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of corn letion once the entire project has been
completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 161.7 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
2. The Raleigh 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
5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. 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 there 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.
5. 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 untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a. 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells,
b. 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA
c. 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA,
d. 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
e. 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and
f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
8. The following labeling requirements shall be met:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning
shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with the water.
b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped,
or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone
522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER —
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and
repeated every three feet or less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe.

c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be present.
With the exception of properly labeled and color -coded hose -bibs within the fenced area of the
wastewater treatment plant, 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.
9. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program for Town of Zebulon
Reclaimed Water Program and all associated facilities 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.
10. The following uses of reclaimed water distributed through the Town of Zebulon Reclaimed Water
Program and all associated facilities shall be strictly forbidden by the Permittee:
a. Irrigation of direct food crops;
b. Filling of swimming pools, hot tubs, or similar uses;
c. Use as a raw potable water supply; and
d. Any use that would result in runoff of reclaimed water from the location of application or point of
use.
11. Public access to the reclaimed water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities as well as contact
with reclaimed water shall be controlled during reclaimed water use. Such controls may include
fencing, signage, as well as various educational materials/programming.
12. The Permittee shall be approved to connect existing and new residential, commercial, industrial, and
institutional irrigation users and new industrial cooling water users to the Town of Zebulon
Reclaimed Water Program and all associated facilities without prior application and receipt of a
permit modification from the Division. Note, however, that this approval shall not extend to self -
permitting of extensions to the reclaimed water distribution system. As part of this approval, the
Permittee shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the following minimum
programs for ensuring the effective management of the local approval program as well as its
compliance with the conditions of this permit:

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a. An application program that would require each proposed user to gain prior approval from the
Permittee to connect to the reclaimed water distribution system or modify their existing
reclaimed water use. During the application review, the Permittee shall be responsible for
completing the following minimum tasks: reviewing the proposed reclaimed water use,
approving the design of any permanent reclaimed water distribution system within the reclaimed
water use area, ensuring that cross -connection control issues and compliance with all applicable
local ordinances are addressed within the reclaimed water use area, as well as consulting with the
user regarding allowable reclaimed water loading rates and volumes for irrigation purposes. This
application process shall also be initiated any time that a property transfers to a new proposed
user (e.g., sale of a house, etc.).
b. A connection inspection program that would require the Permittee to perform an on-site
assessment of the proposed user's reclaimed water use area. During the connection inspection,
the Permittee shall be responsible for completing the following minimum tasks: ensuring that no
cross connections between the reclaimed water system and potable water system exist and that
the appropriate cross -connection control devices have been installed within the reclaimed water
use area and are functioning properly; verifying that any permanent reclaimed water distribution
system within the reclaimed water use area will not result in overspray, overapplication, or runoff
from the location of application, or any public contact from point of use; determining that
adequate notification is provided to employees and the public regarding reclaimed water uses that
are industrial in nature; as well as disseminating educational material regarding use of the
reclaimed water system and compliance with all applicable local ordinances.
c. A follow-up inspection program that would require an on-site assessment of each residential,
commercial, industrial, and institutional user connected to the reclaimed water distribution
system once per permit cycle. The minimum tasks associated with the follow-up inspection shall
be the same as that associated with the connection inspection.
d. A compliance and enforcement program that would require the Permittee to ensure compliance
with the conditions of this permit as well as all applicable local ordinances. The program shall
include a component to address non-compliance with respect to the use of the reclaimed water
system by each type of user (i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional).
e. A spill prevention, control, and notification program that would require the Permittee to comply
with other conditions contained in this permit.
13. The Permittee shall maintain on staff an individual qualified to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(I). The Permittee shall notify the Division at any time the qualified staff
individual changes.
14. The Permittee shall maintain on staff an individual qualified to manage an appropriate cross
connection control program. The Permittee shall notify the Division at any time the qualified staff
individual changes.
15. The Permittee shall develop, implement, and maintain an on-going, comprehensive educational
program regarding the Town of Zebulon Reclaimed Water Program and all associated facilities. This
program shall be designed to be multi -faceted in that several audiences that may use, come into
contact with, or install systems associated with reclaimed water shall be specifically targeted. Target
audiences shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
a. Permittee's staff (i.e., especially inspection staff);
b. Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional users;
c. Landscaping and lawn care companies;
d_ Irrigation system installers;
e. Construction companies and other contractors (i.e., especially plumbing contractors).
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All educational programming and materials shall be available in English and Spanish (as necessary)
and may be in the form of formal training sessions, public meetings, publication of notices in local
newspapers, notification through television and radio news programs, maintenance of an
informational web site, as well as the distribution of flyers or any combination thereof. The following
is a non-inclusive list of topics that may be included in educational programming and materials (i.e.,
various target audiences may have needs that are specific to their involvement with the Johnston
County Reclaimed Water Program and all associated facilities):
a. Reclaimed water description and safety;
b. Review of all applicable local ordinances as well as the consequences associated with violating
any of the requirements contained therein;
c. Review of application and review process, permit approval, and inspection requirements;
d. Approved and disapproved uses of reclaimed water;
e. Procedures for application (i.e., including buffer maintenance and application rate determination),
use, and storage of reclaimed water as well as the disposal of unused reclaimed water;
f. Procedures for spill prevention, control, and notification requirements;
g. Personal safety and hygiene issues;
h. Description of labeling requirements and security measures (i.e., special hose fittings, locked
valve boxes, special pipe color, etc.);
i. Cross -connection control program description.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation 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 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G.0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from any irrigation area.
5. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas at the Town of Zebulon's Five
County Stadium.
6. The application rate for irrigation at the Five County Stadium shall not exceed a cumulative loading
of 44 inches over any 12 -month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.35 inches
per hour.
7. 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.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Town of Zebulon Wastewater Treatment Facility shall be
applied onto any irrigation area.

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9. 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 Zebulon 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 Town of
Zebulon - Little Creek wastewater treatment facility for treatment to reuse standards, or may
discharge it in strict accordance with the conditions of the facility's existing NPDES permit.
10. The Permittee shall implement adequate measures to prevent reclaimed water runoff from the
application areas and points of use served by Town of Zebulon Reclaimed Water Pfograyn and all
associated facilities.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
L Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Avera ea Daily Instantaneous MaxirnumC
BODS (5 -day, 20°C) 10 mg/1 15 mg/1
NH3 as N 4 mg/l 6 mg/l
TSS 5 mg/l 10 mg/1
Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml n 25 per 100 ml
Turbidity 10 NTU
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
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Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
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Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period_

The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, prior to discharge into
the distribution or irrigation system for the following parameters:
Parameter
Point
S@mpling Frequency
Type of Sample
Flow
-Sampling
Influent or Effluent
As Used
Recording
Turbidity
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Fecal Coliform
.Effluent
*2/ -Month
Grab
BODS (5 -day, 200C)
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NH3 as N
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NO3
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TKN
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TDS
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
* 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the
remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater
Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations.
3. The reclaimed water delivered through the Town of Zebulon Reclaimed Water Program and all
associated facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at points of use throughout the reclaimed
water distribution system (i.e., sampling points representative of the reclaimed water distributed to
users that have been selected at the Permittee's discretion) for the following parameters:
Parameter Sampling Point Sam lin Frequency Type of Sam le
Fecal Coliform Point of Use Nos. 1 and 2 Monthly Grab
Residual Chlorine Point of Use Nos. 1 and 2 Monthly Grab
Samples shall be taken from a minimum number of two points of use or the number of points of use
equivalent to 25 percent of the number of service connections to the reclaimed water distribution
system, whichever is less. In no case, however, shall less than two points of use be sampled for the
purpose of complying with this condition.
4. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2) on Form NDMR-1 shall be
submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following month to the Division of Water Quality,
address below.
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records of the status of approved users. These records shall
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
a. Locations of all users and/or use areas;
b. Names and approval status of users and use areas;
c. Compliance status of all users; and
d. Measured or estimated volumes of reclaimed water by users or use areas.
6. All records maintained in accordance with Condition 1114 shall he kept for a rninimurn of five years
and shall be made available to the Division upon request.
7. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater irrigated at
the Five County Stadium. 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, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
8. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 111 6) on Form
NDAR-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
9. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including, but not limited to the following
items:
a. visual observations of the irrigation storage pond and spray irrigation site,
b. record of preventative maintenance (irrigation pump maintenance, irrigation storage pond
maintenance, changing sprinkler nozzles, etc.),
c. date of calibration of flow measurement device.
10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 571-
4700, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
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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 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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also Pile a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. At the Five County Stadium waste application activities shall not occur when the vertical separation
between depth of application and the water table is at less than three (3) feet. Verification of the water
table elevation can be confirmed by water level readings obtained from the monitor well(s) near the
site or auger boring(s), which must be done within 24 hours, prior to application of wastewater. Any
open borings must be properly filled with native soil, prior to application to decrease the chance of
any waste contaminating the groundwater.
2. The compliance boundary and review boundary for wastewater disposal systems 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
3143-215.6A(a)(1).
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
VI. INSPECTIONS
L Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.

VII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved pians 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 issued pursuant to T15A:2H.0219(p) for the construction and operation of a reclaimed
water utilization facility without flow equalization. In the event that non-compliance with any permit
limitation results from the absence of flow equalization, this permit may be administratively reopened,
and a requirement for the construction of a flow equalization basin may be incorporated into the permit.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 Chapter 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for
the life of the project.
The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty 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 15 NCAC 211 .0205 (c)(4).
9. 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.
10. This permit in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates the most recent reissuance of NPDES Permit
No. NC0079316, and the Permittee shall continue to comply with all conditions provided for therein.
Permit issued this the 30`h day of November, 2003
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0020409
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Permit Number WQ0020409
November 30, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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 Phase I water
reuse facilities and wastewater force mains serving the Central Johnston County area, hereby state that to the best
of my abilities, due care and diligeu.ce was used in the observati n of dic following construction:
A 250,000 GPD reclaimed water generation and distribution system, consisting of one (1) reclaimed
water pump station with duplex 500 GPM, 50 -BP vertical turbine pumps and one (1) 250 GPM, 25 -HP
submersible motor -driven vertical turbine jockey pump with an audio and visual high-water alarm; a
telemetry system; turbidity monitor and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;
approximately 850 linear feet of 3 -inch and 3,300 linear feet of 12 -inch reclaimed water force main with
an associated air release valve; approximately 150 linear feet of 24 -inch steel casing with 12 -inch
reclaimed water force main; approximately 1,31.6 linear feet of 8 -inch gravity sewer with associated
manholes; approximately 50 linear feet of 16 -inch steel casing with 8 -inch gravity sewer; and one (1)
250,000 -gallon elevated reclaimed water storage tank, pursuant to the application received August 28,
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.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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Date
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Mail this Certification to: DENR/DWQ
Non -Discharge Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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