WQ0020809_Final Permit_20090817

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Andy Johnson, Course Manager
Farmville Golf & Country Club
Post Office Box 104
Farmville, North Carolina 27828
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 17, 2009
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020809
Farmville Golf & Country Club. inc.
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Pitt County
Dear Mr. Johnson:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received March 17, 2009, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0020809, dated August 17, 2009, to the Farmville Golf & Country Club, Inc. for
the continued operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0020809 issued February 13, 2003, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish
an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in
future compliance problems.
Please note that on September 1, 2006 State Administrative Code 15A NCAC Subchapter 02T — Waste
not Discharged to Surface Water was adopted. This permit incorporates the requirement of these rules.
Remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the conditions contained therein may
have been added, changed, or deleted from those in previously issued permits.
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.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
`WAW 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] l FAX 1: 919-715-0588: FAX 2: 919-715-60481 Customer service: 1-877-623-6746
Internet: www.newaterqualit t.om
An Equal Opportunity 1 Atfirmalive Action Employer
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Mr. Andy Johnson
August 17, 2009
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at (919) ,-Ew
715-6162 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
fl-or Co een H. Sullins
cc: Pitt County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
LAU Files

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE 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
Farmville Golf & Country Club, Inc.
Pitt County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 180,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water utilization facility (limited to
120,000 GPD disposal capacity due to the 120,000 GPD reclaimed water generation capacity of the Town
of Farmville wastewater treatment facility) consisting of a 0.61 acre irrigation storage pond, an irrigation
pumping station with dual 800 GPM pumps and a single 150 GPM pump, a totalizing flowmeter, and
spray irrigation system with spray irrigation onto approximately 66.23 acres of fairways and greens
to serve the Farmville Golf & Country Club, Inc., with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received March 17, 2009, and subsequent additional information received by
the Division of Water Quality (Division), and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0020809 issued February 13, 2003, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on -going activities]
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
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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 due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of
the utilization 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.
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. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
4. The Compliance and Review Boundaries for the reclaimed utilization system are established at the
property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the Compliance or Review Boundary shall
require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
5. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that
affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary.
6. 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).
7. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100
iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells 100
b. The setbacks for treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any 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
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0913 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
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>7 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. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained such that crop health is optimized, allows
for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the reclaimed water utilization system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent ponding or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization
areas.
5. Reclaimed water application shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff.
6. No type of wastewater other than that from the Town of Farmville (under Permit No. WQ0022228)
shall be applied to the reclaimed water utilization areas.
7. Public access to the reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. A sign
shall be posted in plain sight showing these activities.
IV. 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. 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 I M NCAC 02H .0800.
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. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records to track the amount of reclaimed water distributed.
These records shall include the following information for each reclaimed water use site listed in
Attachment B:
a. Date of distribution or irrigation,
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed or irrigated (Monthly Total), and
c. Weather conditions (for irrigation sites owned or operated by the Permitee only)
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5. Three copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Condition IVA.] on Form NDAR-3
for every utilization area shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no
activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the
absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
6. A reclaimed water user inspection log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to
the following items:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user facilities.
b. Record of preventative maintenance (pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control,
etc.).
c. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
946-6481, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances including ponding in the reclaimed utilization area or
runoff from the reclaimed utilization areas.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent
limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any utilization area.
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
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9 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
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 NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
5. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division on official Division forms,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. The
Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority.
8. The Permittee must pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit pursuant to
15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
Permit issued this the l 7`h of August 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
M; Coleen K Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0020809
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USE SITES AND LIMITATIONS
Farmville Golf & Country Club, Inc. — Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Permit Number: WQ0020809
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field/
Owner
User Facility Name
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Permit Number
Parameter
Hourly
Basin
Acreage
Precipitation
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Farmville Golf & Country Club, Inc.
Reclaimed Water
Pitt
35036'33"
77035' 13"
66.23
W00022228
01284 —Application Surface
See footnote l
Utilization System
Irrigation
Total
66.23
1. Precipitation rate is 0.2 inches per hour.
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