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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleco H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 11, 2004
CARLTON MIDYETTE — MANAGER
LOWERY SERVICES, LLC
5623 DURALEIGH ROAD
SUITE 151
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27612
Dear Mr. Midyette:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021934
Lowery Services, LLC
Hasentree Golf Community
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed
Water Utilization System
Wake County
In accordance with your modification request received April 20, 2004, and subsequent additional
information received May 18, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number. WQ0021934, dated June 11,
2004, to Lowery Services, LLC for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and
reclaimed water utilization system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2008, shall void Permit No.
WQ0021934 issued July 31, 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 pay particular attention to Conditions I(1), I(2),1(13) and IV(7).
➢ Condition I(1) prohibits the Permittee to construct upon Fairways 7 & 8 prior to purchase of the
Breevort property.
➢ Condition 1(2) requires the Permittee to submit a Wastewater Irrigation Agreement between
Lowery Services, LLC and Hasentree Corporation within thirty (30) days of permit issuance.
➢ Condition 1(13) requires the Permittee to conduct a soil evaluation of the irrigation area post
grading and shaping, but prior to construction. The Permittee shall contact the Raleigh Regional
Office and Wake County Health Services to determine if a Division site visit may be required.
➢ Condition IV(7) requires the Permittee to contact the Raleigh Regional Groundwater Section if
groundwater is encountered during basin construction.
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.
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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] extension 533.
cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Raleigh Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
Mark P. Ashness, P.E. — CE Group, Inc.
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Water Quality Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED -WATER UrILIZA T ION 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
Lowery Services, LLC
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 194,490 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and reclaimed water
utilization system consisting of a two phase, dual train extended aeration system treating flow from 432 lots each
rated at 420 GPD and 13,050 GPD from recreational and golf maintenance facilities;
Phase I shall consist of a flow splitter box (jointly used with Phase II), a manually cleaned bar screen, a 30,000
gallon aerated flow equalization basin with a 120 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower and two (2) 100 gallon per
minute (GPM) pumps, a flow splitter box, two (2) 75,000 gallon aeration basins, two (2) 10,920 gallon clarifiers,
a 24,740 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, two (2) tablet chlorinators, a 3,125 gallon baffled chlorine contact
chamber, two (2) tertiary dual bed filtration units each rated at 1.0 GPMIfe, a 70 CFM filter blower, a 5,250
gallon clearwell with two (2) 525 GPM backwash pumps, a 5,950 gallon mudwell with two (2) return pumps,
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with a 3,125 gallon disinfection chamber, a 4,000 gallon dosing chamber
with dual 200 GPM pumps and high water alarms, joint use (with Phase Il) of three (3) 400 CFM blowers (one
shall be in reserve) serving the aeration basins, sludge holding tanks and air lifts,
Phase lI shall consist of a flow splitter box (jointly used with Phase 1), a manually cleaned bar screen, a 30,000
gallon aerated flow equalization basin with a 120 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower and two (2) 100 gallon per
minute (GPM) pumps, a flow splitter box, two (2) 75,000 gallon aeration basins, two (2) 10,920 gallon clarifiers,
a 24,740 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, two (2) tablet chlorinators, a 3,125 gallon'baffled chlorine contact
chamber, two (2) tertiary dual bed filtration units each rated at 1.0 GPM/ft2, a 70 CFM filter blower, a 5,250
gallon clearwell with two (2) 525 GPM backwash pumps, a 5,950 gallon mudwell with two (2) return pumps,
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with a 3,125 gallon disinfection chamber, a 4,000 gallon dosing chamber
with dual 200 GPM pumps and high water alarms, joint use (with Phase I) of three (3) 400 CFM blowers (one
shall be in reserve) serving the aeration basins, sludge holding tanks and air lifts,
a 21,000,000 gallon clay lined storage pond with approximately 108 days of storage, a 1,000,000 gallon clay lined
five-day upset pond, and approximately 154 acres of reclaimed water irrigation area comprised of an 18-hole golf
course and driving range to serve the Hasentree Golf Community with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received April 20, 2004 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 June 30, 2008, shall void Permit No.
WQ0021934 issued July 31, 2003, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:

1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Prior to construction of irrigation zones 11, 12, 13 and 14 located within the 7`h and 8`h fairways, the
Permittee shall submit to the Central and Raleigh Regional Water Quality Section Offices verification
(i.e., deeds) that the subject land in the "Memorandum of Option" (Book: 009519 Page: 01311-
01315) has been purchased from Earl and Marjorie Breevort of 13101 Camp Kanata Road, Wake
Forest, North Carolina 27587. Failure to acquire the Breevort property prior to July 19, 2007 shall
make this permit null and void.
2. The "Hasentree Wastewater Irrigation Agreement" between Lowery Services, LLC and Hasentree
Corporation shall be executed and submitted to the Water Quality Section Central Office within thirty
(30) days of permit issuance. This agreement shall include the following:
a. The agreement shall indicate the responsible party for properly storing and irrigating the entire
wastewater flow in accordance with all conditions outlined in a permit issued to Lowery Services,
LLC. If the responsible party is Lowery Services, LLC, the agreement shall stipulate measures to
be taken to ensure Lowery Services, LLC has the operational authority to properly manage the
wastewater including when, where, and the duration of effluent irrigation events.
b. The responsible party for irrigation shall provide a certified wastewater irrigation operator at all
times in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G, including site visitation requirements.
c. The agreement shall also indicate that aesthetic desires or management of the golf course for the
purposes of use shall not be justifiable reasons for violating conditions of the wastewater permit
including the maintenance of adequate effluent storage capacity.
d. The agreement shall also indicate the responsible party for conducting all sampling as required by
the permit, as well as, the responsible party for record keeping with regards to storage or
irrigation of effluent wastewater.
e. The agreement shall indicate provisions for addressing enforcement and civil penalties in
instances where Hasentree Corporation is responsible for violations of the permit issued to
Lowery Services, LLC.
f. The agreement may not be modified or negated without approval by the Division. In the case of
the sale of the corporation or any of the golf course area utilized for wastewater disposal,
disclosure of the agreement must be made and acceptance by the purchaser must occur prior to
Hasentree Corporation being relieved of any identified responsibilities.
3. 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 ro'ect is to be com leted in Rhases and partidly certifiedyou shall retain the responsibili1y to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
4. 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
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

5. 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 (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. 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.
Soiree of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation, areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
10. Public access to the irrigation 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 in the clubhouse showing these activities.
11. The Peririittee 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 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 potable water supplier, shall be
provided between the potable water and reclaimed water systems where potable water is used to
supplement a reclaimed water system.

12. 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. AlI reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Le., 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: RECT AIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be present.
Hose bibs shall be located in locked below -grade vaults that shall be clearly labeled as being of
non -potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked below -grade vaults with standard hose
bibs services, hose bibs, which can only be operated by a special tool or connected to a special
hose connection may be placed in non -lockable underground services boxes clearly labeled as
non -potable water.
13. Upon completion of site grading and shaping, but prior to construction of the irrigation facilities, a
licensed soil scientist shall conduct an amended site evaluation. This report shall specifically address,
but not he limited to, the effects of grading/construction upon the original site evaluation, and shall be
submitted to the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) Water Quality Section and Wake County
Environmental Services. The evaluation should include an investigation of key areas of grading,
including soil features such as depth to seasonal high water table, depth to fractured bedrock, soil
series, and similar soil features. The report should address the site suitability to ensure the protection
of groundwater and the appropriateness of the permitted irrigation rate. Upon completion of site
grading and shaping, the soil scientist shall contact the RRO and Wake County Environmental
Services to inquire whether or not it will be necessary for staff to perform a revised site visit. No
wastewater shall be introduced into the treatment system until written approval from the Division of
Water Quality is received.
H. 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.
3. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
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5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation 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 20.28 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at a maximum dosing rate of 0.10 inches/dose with a one (1) hour minimum time
period between doses (i.e., shall not exceed 0.10 inches/hour).
Irrigation
Field
(Hole - Zone)
Area (acrres)
Maximum
Dosing Rate '
(inches/dose)
Wet Month -
Loading Rate
(inches/week)
Dry Month
Loading Rate
(inches/week)
Annual
Loading Rate
(inches/year)
1-1
4.43
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
1-2
4.53
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
2-3
4.20
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
2-4
3.74
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.29
3-5
4.63
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
4-6
4.45
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
4-7
4.20
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
5-8
5.78
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
5-9
5.64
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
6-10
4.36
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
7-11
5.38
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
7-12
5.25
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
8-13
4.36
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
8-14
4.36
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
9-15
3.88
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
9-16
3.96
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
10-17
3.81
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
10-18
4.29
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
11-19
4.49
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
11-20
4.16
010
0.39
1.2
20.28
12-21
2.68
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
13-22
4.79
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
13-23
4.79
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
14-24
3.34
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
15-25
4.25
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
15-26
4.14
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
16-27
6.46
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
16-28
6.58
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
17-29
2.76
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
18-30
437
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
18-31
4.68
010
0.39
1.2
20.28
DR-32
4.79
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
DR-33
5.03
0.10
0.39
1.2
20.28
DR-34
5.52
0.10
1 0.39 1
1.2
20.28
TOTALS
154.08
0.10
1 0.39 1
1.2
20.28
' No more than one dose per zone per hour
2 Wet months range from October V to May 31"
3 Dry months range from June 1'` to September 30a'
8. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times. If a
generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the
primary power source.

9. No type of wastewater other than that from the Hasentree Golf Community shall be irrigated onto the
irrigation area.
10. Freeboard in the wet weather storage pond shall not be less than two (2) feet at any time.
11. A waste -level gauge to monitor waste levels in the wet weather storage pond shall be installed. This
gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of
the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid
storage volume, and top of the darn. elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of
the liner when installing the gauge.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow
on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
13. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding pond should the limit for fecal coliform (daily
-maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be
exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the treatment capability of the wastewater
treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five-day holding pond shall be pumped
back to the treatment plant for re -treatment or treated in the five-day pond prior to discharge to the
storage pond.
14. The chlorine tablets used in the disinfection facility shall be of the kind and type specified in the plans
and specifications approved by the Division.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form
NDMR.
The Pern-ittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved
engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent 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. Records of flow measurement device calibration shall be
kept on file by the Permittee 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
c. Percent from true flow
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3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter
Monthly Averages
Daily (Instantaneous) Maximum
Flow
194,490 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
10 mg/l
15 mg/l
NH3 as N
4 mg/1
6 mg/l
TSS
5 mg/l
10 mg/l
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 ml b
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.
a Monthly averages for aII but fecal Coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
Monthly average for fecal Coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
c 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, at a point prior to
irrigation for the following parameters:
Parameter
Sampling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sample
Flow
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Turbidity
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NH3 as N
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Fecal Coliform
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
NO3
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TDS
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TOC
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Chloride
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
PH
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 every 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.
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4. 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 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.
S. Freeboard in the lined wet weather storage pond shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions M(2) and 1II(3)] on Form NDMR-
1 and three (3) copies of ail operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions 1II4) and
111(5)] on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted monthly 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
7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the
name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept
the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items:
a. Daily sampling results of dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing,
diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.

9. 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.
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 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
1. Well Abandonment Criteria:
a. Prior to construction of the reclaimed water surface irrigation system., all water supply wells
located within 100 feet of the proposed reclaimed water surface irrigation system shall be
permanently abandoned. Within thirty (30) days of abandonment, a Well Abandonment Record
(GW-30 form) shall be completed for each well abandoned and mailed to the address listed in the
"Reporting I Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements. The wells must be
abandoned by either a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor or the individual well owner(s)
according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b)(2). If the abandonment is not performed by a certified
well contractor, the well owner(s) must physically perform the actual well abandonment activities
and the well(s) must be abandoned according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards
(15A NCAC 2C .0113) and Iocal county rules.
b. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well abandonment activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer or a licensed geologist certifying that the supply wells are
abandoned according to this permit.
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2. Sampling Criteria:
a. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, monitor wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, MW-4 and
MW-5 shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The wells shall be constructed such that
the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any
time during the year. The general location and name for each well is described below. MW-1
shall be located 100 feet south from the water supply well located at the westernmost end of the
proposed hole number 2 and adjacent to the proposed spray irrigation system. MW-2 shall be
located 100 feet east of the southern portion of the proposed inclement weather storage pond.
MW-3 shall be located 100 feet south from water supply well 18 and adjacent to the proposed
spray irrigation system. MW-4 shall be located 100 feet north of water supply well 19. MW-5
shall be located 100 feet south from water supply well 3 and adjacent to the proposed spray
irrigation system. The monitoring wells should be Iocated and constructed in accordance with
this permit, and approved by the Raleigh Regional Office.
b. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer or a licensed geologist certifying that the monitoring wells
are located according to this permit.
c. Monitor wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, MW-4, and MW-5 shall be sampled every April, August,
and December for the parameters listed below. Prior to sampling the parameters, the
measurement of water levels must be taken. The depth to water in each well shall be measured
from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all
monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
NO3
Ammonia Water Level
Chloride
TSS
TDS
TOC Total Coliform
pH (field)
VOCs
1 VOCs shall be sampled in December only
d. The effluent from the subject facility shall be monitored in December, by the Permittee, at a point
prior to irrigation. The following parameters should be included in the effluent monitoring in
addition to the standard parameters:
Residual Chlorine Total Organic Compounds I Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Dissolved Organic Compounds (0.45 µ filter followed by TOC analysis
e_ For VOCs sampled from the monitoring wells and the effluent, use only one of the following
methods:
1) Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 µg/L or less
2) Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
3) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 05 µg/L or less
4) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
5) Another method with prior approval by the Division.
f. Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs must at a minimum, include all the constituents
listed in Table ViII of Standard Method 6230D. Any method used must provide a PQL of 0.5
µg/L or less, which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ
Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the Method Detection Limit
(MDL) but below the PQL of 0.5 µg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
g. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
certified for those parameters required.

3. Reporting / Documentation:
a. All reports and documentation (GW-30, GW-59) shall be mailed to the following address:
Groundwater Section
Permits and Compliance Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank forests (GW-30, GW-59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's
website at http://gw.ehnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
b. The results of the sampling and analysis trust be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section (address Iisted in the
"Reporting / Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements), on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling
analyses required by the permit conditions must be reported using the most recent GW-59 form
along with attached copies of the laboratory analyses.
4. Vertical Separation Requirements:
Waste shall not be applied or discharged onto or bellow the land surface when the vertical separation
between the waste and the seasonal high water table is Iess than one (1) foot.
5. Liner Requirements:
The five day upset pond and wet weather storage pond shall have either a liner of natural material at
least one (1) foot in thickness and having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than I x 10-6
centimeters per second when compacted, or a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness to exhibit
structural integrity and an effective hydraulic conductivity no greater than that of the natural material
liner, according to 15A NCAC 2H .0219(f).
6. Applicable Boundaries:
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for the waste disposal area(s) is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 211, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, specifically
.0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(110. The Compliance Boundary and the Review Boundary for groundwater shall be
established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond
the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
7. Additional Requirements:
The Raleigh Regional Office Groundwater Section shall be contacted if groundwater is encountered
during construction of the 5-day upset pond and the wet weather storage pond.
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V.
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.
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 Chapter 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCG010000, 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 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 2H .0205 (c)(4).
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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 1 lth day of June, 2004
NORTH CPS OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Alan W. Klimek, RE_, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0021934
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Permit No. WQ0021934
June 11, 2004
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , 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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