WQ0022697_Final Permit_20080428

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Michael F Easley. Governor
William G. Ross 1r., .Secretary
1~ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 28, 2008
Nancy Jackson --Town Administrator / Cierk
Town of Scotland Neck
P.O. Box 537
Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874
Dear Mrs. Jackson:
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022697
Scotland Neck WWTP
Conjunctive Wastewater
Treatment and Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Halifax County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received January 22, 2008, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0022697, dated April 28, 2008, to the Town of Scotland Neck for the continued
operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization facilities,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2013, shall void Permit
No. WQ0022697 issued October 29, 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 effluent monitoring parameters and frequencies
have been changed (Attachment A).
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 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 Matthew Fleahman at
[phone] or matthew.fleahman@ncmai1,net,
Sincer ,
-XColeen H. Sullins
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION
SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Scotland Neck
Halifax County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 48,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and utilization facility
with a spray irrigation system consisting of a 186 -GPM reuse water pump and associated piping,
approximately 4,300 feet of 6 -inch force main, and a 16 acre spray irrigation field to serve the Town of
Scotland Neck with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
January 22, 2008, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of Nater 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 March 31, 2013 shall void Permit No.
WQ0022697 issued October 29, 2003, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on-going activities]
1. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
I. The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all tunes 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 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.
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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. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
4. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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 property line: 50
9. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization
facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning
shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with the water.
b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped,
or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone
522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER —
DO NOT DRINK." or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and
repeated every three feet or less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe.
iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing
reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification
need not extend the entire length of the distribution system, but shall be incorporated within
10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
c, All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only. .
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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.
10. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program that shall have the following
minimum requiremcnts:
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.
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.
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any
water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity
testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance
with Rule .0305 of Subchapter 02T.
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.
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.
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6. No type of wastewater other than that from the Town of Scotland Neck WWTP shall be applied to the
reclaimed water utilization area(s).
7. Public access to the reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. A sign
shall be posted in plain sight showing the activities being conducted at each sight.
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, unless authorized by NPDES
Perrnit NC0023337.
9. All wastewater shall be discharged in strict accordance with the conditions of the facility's existing
NPDES permit 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 levels have
stabilized below these maximum levels.
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 parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR.
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 effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the frequency(ies) and
location(s) for the parameter(s) specified in Attachment A.
5, The Permittee tracking the amount of reclaimed water applied shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Volume of reclaimed water utilized each month,
b. Weather conditions (for irrigation sites), and
c. Maintenance of cover crops (for irrigation sites).
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6. Three copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions N.3. and IVA] on Form NDMR for
each point prior to irrigation (PPI) and three copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified
in Condition IV.5. on Form NDAR-1 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
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7. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items:
a. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
b. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing,
diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
c. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-
4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any 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 Pennittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
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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.
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 detennining 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.
V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in
this permit,
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state,
and federal) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
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.
E 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.0 105(e).
9. This permit in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates the most recent reissuance of NPDES Permit
NC0023337, and the Permittee shall continue to comply with all conditions provided therein.
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Permit issued this the 28"' day of April 2008
NORTH C OLIVA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
61�
oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.
Permit Number WQ0022697
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001-- WWTP Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0022697 Version: 2.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average'
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum`
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) - 00625
Monthly
Composite
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg. C) - 00310
10
mg/l
15.
mg/1
Monthly
Composite
Solids, Total Suspended - 00530
5
mg/l
10.
mg/l
Monthly
Composite
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610
4
mg/l
6.
mg/l
Monthly
Composite
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
Monthly
Composite
pH - 00400
6.0 - 9ff
su
g
su
5 X Week
Grab
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) - 00680
3 X years
Grab
Chloride (as Cl) - 00940
3 X year
Grab
Solids, Total Dissolved - 70295
3 X year°
Grab
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
14'
9/100m1
25.
#/100m1
Monthly
Grab
Flory, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
Continuous
Recorder
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter - 00076
10.
ntu
Continuous
Recorder
Notes -
'Monthly averages for all 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.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
a 3 X year sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
'The effluent pH shall not be Iess than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
Town of Scotland Neck — Scotland Neck WWTP
Permit Number: WQ0022697 Version: 2.0
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field/ Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Dominant
Soil Series
Parameter Rate Yearly Units
Basin Acreage
1
Town Of Scotland Neck
Halifax
36007'19"
77025'60"
5.35
Emporia
n Surface tio
Irrigation 012$4 - ApplicaApplication
0.25
39
Inches
2
Town Of Scotland Neck
Halifax
36°07'19"
77°25'60"
5.20
Emporia
01284 - Application SurfaceIrrigation0.25
39
Inches
3
Town Of Scotland Neck
Halifax
3600711911
77025'60"
5.99
Emporia
01284 - Application Surface
Irrigation
0.25
39
Inches
Total
1 16.54
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