WQ0022711_Final Permit_20121130

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
MR. JACK HORTON -- COUNTY MANAGER
MACON COUNTY
5 WEST MAIN STREET
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Dear Mr. Horton:
Charles Wakild; P. E.
Director
November 30, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022711
Macon County Reuse System
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Macon County
In accordance with your permit major modification request received September 4, 2012, and
subsequent additional information received September 24 through November 13, 2012, we are forwarding
herewith Pen -nit No. WQ0022711 dated November 30, 2012, to Macon County for the construction and
operation of the subject conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities and associated reclaimed water
distribution lines.
Notable modifications to the subject permit are as follows:
➢ The permit has been modified to allow the for the distribution and conjunctive reuse of
reclaimed water from the Town of Franklin WWTF at four utilization sites owned by Macon
County with a total reclaimed water utilization of approximately 3,780 GPD. Note, this is
not a reuse limit, however.
➢ Reclaimed water effluent flow limit from the previous permit issuance has been removed.
Groundwater monitoring requirements have been removed from the permit as no groundwater
monitoring wells are currently installed or required with the revised utilization plan.
➢ The permit's format has been updated to be consistent with the most current reclaimed water
permit template, and rule references have been updated pursuant to the new 15A NCAC 02U
rules that became effective July 18, 2011. Please review thoroughly.
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406, entitled "An Act to Extend Certain Government
Approvals Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State," was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed into law. The Act, known as the Permit Extension Act of 2009, extends the
expiration date of certain government approvals and permits. In 2010, this Act was extended by an
additional year (S.L. 2010-177). Permit WQ0022711 falls within the scope of this Act and is therefore
being extended until September 30, 2015. Per your permit, a renewal application must still be submitted
six months in advance of the extended expiration date.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Ralelg�, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury 5t., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 OTIC
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] North C arol i na
Internet www.nmaterquality.org.
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Mr. Jack Horton
November 30, 2012
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2015, shall void
Permit No. WQ0022711 issued September 24, 2009, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments
A and B as they have changed from the previous permit issuance (including the deletion of Attachment
Q. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information shall result in future compliance problems.
For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NDMR and NDAR-3
reporting forms are available for download at: http://portal.nedcnr.org/web/wglaps/lau/reporting.
The following new permit conditions may be of particular interest to you:
➢ Condition 11.3 — Regarding performance standards for construction of distribution lines;
➢ Condition UI.3 — Requires an active Operation and Maintenance Plan;
Condition IIIA — Describes reclaimed water distribution line operation and maintenance;
➢ Condition 111.12 -- Requires discharge rather than utilization of reclaimed water if fecal
coliform and/or turbidity limits are exceeded;
➢ Condition 111.15 — Regarding reclaimed water aerosols and required PPE;
➢ Conditions 111. 16 and 111.17 —Detail reclaimed water use restrictions;
➢ Condition IV.9 — Requires monthly utilization reporting to the Division on Form NDAR-3.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding_
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Cory Larsen at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
S, ,ha s �Wakild, PE
cc: Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Mike Waresack, PE — McGill Associates (PO Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802)
Beth Buffington, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File WQ0022711
Notebook File WQ0022711

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION OF
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES 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
MACON COUNTY
Macon County
FOR T14E
continued operation of a reclaimed water generation system (with a total reclaimed water generation of
approximately 28,000 gallons per day (GPD)) located at the Town of Franklin WWTF and consisting of
an effluent transfer pump station, chlorine contact basin with dual 60 gpm pumps, inline disc filter rated
100 gpm, flowmeter, turbidimeter, and all associated valving, piping, and appurtenances;
construction and operation of the following conjunctive reclaimed water utilization systems (with a total
reclaimed water utilization of approximately 3,780 GPD) located at:
Site 1 — Macon County Landfill Material Recovery Facility for vehicle and equipment washing;
Site 2 — Macon County Landfill for dust control and hydroseeding;
Site 3 — Macon County Environmental Resource Center for non -edible plant watering; and
Site 4 — Macon County Animal Control Facility for washdown of exterior and interior areas;
construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution system to service the utilization sites above
and consisting of: 3,600 linear feet (LF) of 4 -inch PVC reclaimed water line and 2,720 LF of 2 -inch PVC
reclaimed water line, and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances;
to serve the Macon County Reuse System, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received September 4, 2012, and subsequent additional information received by the Division
of Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans, 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 September 30, 2015, shall void Permit No.
WQ002271 I issue September 24, 2009, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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L SCHEDULES
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
the new reclaimed water distribution and utilization facilities, a certification (attached) shall be
submitted from a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. if this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility
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 Division of
Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours
in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the new facilities such that an in-place
inspection can be made. Notification to the Aquifer Protection Section's regional supervisor shall be
made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
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 Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
distribution and utilization facilities or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to
interrupt service of existing utilities, or result in an overflow or bypass discharge of reclaimed water
to surface waters of the State.
4. Effluent limitations for distributed reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
5. Reclaimed water may only be distributed to the sites listed in Attachment B.
6. The conjunctive use of reclaimed water permitted herein in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates
the most recent reissuance of the Permittee's NPDES permit (NC0021547), and the Permittee shall
continue to comply with all conditions provided for therein. __ -
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7. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution and utilization facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such
warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed 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 reclaimed water pipelines in a visible
manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire
length of the pipe.
iii. Existing undcrground 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.
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 non -potable.
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 non -potable.
8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC l 8C .0406.
9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 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.
10. 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 in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches
above any sewer 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. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the utilization area boundaries. Any
exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with
15A NCAC 02L.0 106.
13. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary.
14. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, excluding Division approved monitoring
wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L
.0107(g).
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15. The facilities permitted herein shall 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 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
c. The separation distances for reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be as
follows (distances as specified)
i. Any potable water line (horizontal): 10 feet
ii. Any potable water line (vertical — reclaimed below potable water): 18 inches
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 feet
iv. Any sewer line (horizontal): 2 feet
v. Any sewer line (vertical — reclaimed over sewer): 18 inches
In any instance where the above separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall
reclaimed distribution lines be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water distributed in the line(s) permitted herein shall be treated in the Town of
Franklin WWTP (NC0021547) prior to being utilized.
2. The reclaimed water treatment and utilization 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 reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0801,
which at a minimum shall include the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the
Permittee's control;
c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
c. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
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4. The reclaimed water distribution line(s) permitted herein shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. To ensure proper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall perform the following:
a. A map of the reclaimed water distribution line shall be developed. If part of a broader reclaimed
water distribution system, this line shall be added(s) to the regional map and said map shall be
actively maintained.
b. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
c. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
d. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
Bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2B .0506(a).
5. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for
conjunctive reclaimed water users.
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed
water utilization sites.
7. Utilization of reclaimed water shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff.
8. Only reclaimed water generated at the Town of Franklin WWTP (Permit No. NC0021547) shall be
distributed and utilized in accordance with this permit.
9. Public access to the wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited.
10. Public access to 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system.
12. Effluent shall be discharged in accordance with NPDES permit NCO021547 if the limit for fecal
coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g.,
instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) is exceeded, until such time as the reclaimed water standards are
met at the generating facility.
13. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including
employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all
residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be
maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made
available to the Division upon request.
14. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802.
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15. Reclaimed water used for activities other than land application shall not be used in a manner that
causes exposure to aerosols, unless all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided
and utilized by employees/users with potential for contact with reclaimed water aerosols.
lb. Reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, bathing, or similar uses.
17. Reclaimed water shall not be used for direct reuse as a potable water supply.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIRMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater "and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Per 15A NCAC 02H .0800, a Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for
the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters.
3. Plow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow
values shall be reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year;
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and
locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water
distributed/utilized. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these
records shall include the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B:
a. Date of reclaimed water distribution or utilization; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed or utilized (i.e., GPD and monthly total in gaIlons).
6. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site;
b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s);
c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
d. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
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7. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program for offsite users of
reclaimed water. A log documenting user inspections shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user sites; and
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control,
etc.).
8. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in Conditions N.3. and IVA.) shall be
submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted
on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water distribution activities
occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting the absence of the activity
are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data shall be submitted to the following
address: Division of Water Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina, 27699-1617.
9. Three copies of all operation and utilization records (as specified in Condition IV.5) shall be
submitted on Form NDAR-3 for every conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. Reporting
forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water
utilization activities occurred during the 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.
10. Noncompliance Notification.
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, 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 facility resulting in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes that is
abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than: 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the permittee
in accordance with Condition N.6 but do not require Regional Office notification.
d. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution
line(s) incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical
failures, line blockages or breaks, etc.);
e. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance
with the limitations contained in this permit.
f. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall 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 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
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V. INSPECTIONS
L. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and reclaimed water distribution / utilization facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water
distribution / utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors
resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a
minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years
from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and reclaimed water
distribution / utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate
samples.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
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 jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, aid fLueral). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer u1Ls
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in I5A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6
of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division 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 pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T .01050).
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8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
11. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Macon County and the
Town of Franklin for the transfer of treated wastewater is in full force and effect.
Permit issued this the 30th day of November 2012.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
har Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ002271.1.
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Permit No. WQ00227111 Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Macon County November 30, 2012
Macon County Reuse System Macon County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, I,_
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
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THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OE WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001 - Reclaimed Water Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0022711 Version: 1.2
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Monthly Average
Monthly Geometric
Mean
Daily Minimum
Baily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00400
pH
6
s.u.
9
S.U.
Daily—
Weekdays
Grab
00940
Chloride (as Cl)
mg/1
3 X Year
Grab
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/1
Daily
Weekdays
Grab
00310
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg. C)
10
mg/1
15
mg/l
Monthly
Grab
70295
Solids, Total Dissolved
mg/l
3 X Year
Grab
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
5
mg/1
10
mgA
Monthly
Grab
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
4
mg/l
6
mg/l
Monthly
Grab
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/l
Monthly
Grab
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C,
(geom. mean)
14
9 1100m1
25
# / 100ml
Monthly
Grab
50050
Flow (Reuse Effluent Distributed)
GPD
Continuous
Recorder
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimiter
10
NTU
Continuous
Recorder
1. 3 X Year monitoring shall be conducted in March, duly, and November.
2. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
WQ0022711 Version 1.2 Attachment A Page i of 2

ATTAC14MENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES Permit Number: WQ0022711 Version: 1.2
ONSITE/OFFSITE CONJUNCTIVE USES
Macon County — Macon County Reuse System
Site
Location Dame
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Approved Use
Parameter
Units
ID
1
Macon County Landfill Material Recovery
Macon County
Macon County
35.12.09
83.22.40
Vehicle and equipment washing
Volume Distributed /
GPD
Facility
Utilized
2
Macon County Landfill
Macon County
Macon County
35.12.15
83.22.44
Dust control and hydroseeding
Volume Distributed /
GPD
Utilized
3
Macon County Environmental Resource
Macon County
Macon County
35.12.04
83.22.29
Non -edible plant watering
Volume Distributed /
GPD
Center
Utilized
4
Macon County Animal Control Facility
Macon County
Macon County
35.12.00
83.22.38
Washdown of indoor and
Volume Distributed /outdoor
GPD
animal areas
Utilized
WQ0022711 Version 1.2 Attachment B Page 1 of 1

FORM: Nei, j3-12
NON -DISCHARGE MONITL XG REPORT (NDMR) Page
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County:
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FORM: ND. 03-12 NON -DISCHARGE MONII ANG REPORT (NDMR)
Sampling Person(s) Certified Laboratories
Name: Name:
Name: Name.
Page
Does all monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet the requirements in Attachment A of your permit? ❑Compliant ❑Nan-Compllant
If the facility is non-compliant, please explain in the space below the reason(s) the facility was not in compliance. Provide in your explanation the date(s) of the non-compliance and describe the corrective
action(s) taken. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Certification
Permittee Certification
ORC:
Permittee:
Certification No.:
Signing Official:
Grade: Phone Number:
Signing Official's Title:
Has the ORC changed since the previous NDMR? ❑ yes ❑ No
Phone Number: Permit Expiration:
Signature Date
Signature Date
By this signature, I Certify that this report is accurrale and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that aft qualfried personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties far submitting false information, including the possibiiity of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
Mail Original and Two Copies to:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

FORM ND, 08-11 NON -DISCHARGE APPLICi )N REPORT (NDAR-3) Page _
Permit No.: w0022711
Facility Name: Macon County' -Macon
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FORM: NDr...-3 08-11 NON -DISCHARGE APPLIC.-.. ON REPORT (NDAR-3) Page
Did the application rates exceed the limits in Attachment B of your permit?
Were adequate measures taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the sites?
Was a suitable vegetative cover maintained on all sites as specified in your permit?
Were all setbacks listed in your permit maintained for every application to each permitted site?
Were all freeboards maintained in accordance with the specified freeboard heights in your permit?
❑ Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
❑ Compftant ❑ Non -Compliant
❑ Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
❑ Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
❑ Compliant ❑ Non -Compliant
If the facility is non-compliant, please explain in the space below the reason(s) the facility was not in compliance. Provide in your explanation the date(s) of the non-compliance and describe the corrective
action(s) taken. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Certification
Permittee Certification
ORC:
Permittee:
Certification No.:
Signing Official:
Grade: Phone Number:
Signing Official's Title:
Has the ORC changed since the previous NDAR-3? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Phone Number: Permit Exp.:
Signature Date
Signature Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurrate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that all qualified personnel property gathered and evaluated the information submitted, Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best or my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violattons.
Mail Original and Two Copies to:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617