WQ0022711_Final Permit_20150709

WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 9, 2015
DEREK C. ROLAND — COUNTY MANAGER
MACON COUNTY
5 WEST MAIN STREET
FRANKLrN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Dear Mr. Roland.
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022711
Macon County Reuse System
Reclaimed Water Generation
and Conjunctive Utilization
Macon County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received March 25, 2015, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0022711 dated July 9, 2015, to Macon County for the continued operation of the
subject reclaimed water generation and conjunctive utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed
permit shall become effective on October 1, 2015 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of the existing
permit).
This permit shall be effective from October 1, 2015 until September 30, 2020, 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 for they may differ from the previous permit
issuance. 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 reporting forms are
available for download at: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau/reporting.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit
issuance dated November 30, 2012:
➢ Old Condition I.1. — This condition has been removed because the Engineering Certification
was received November 22, 2013.
➢ Old Condition 1.2. — This condition has been removed because the start-up inspection for the
modified facilities was conducted October 14, 2013.
➢ Old Condition 1.3. — This condition has been removed because the reclaimed water
distribution lines have been constructed.
➢ Old Condition IH.14. — This condition is only applicable to a non -conjunctive facility.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone, 919-807-64641 Intemet: http:IIPortal.ncdenr.oMIweb4
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➢ Old Condition N.9. – Reporting of utilization activities on form NDAR-3 is no longer
required. Total monthly volume of reclaimed water utilized shall be reported in accordance
with the new permit Condition N.5. on form NDMR.
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated
November 30,2012:
➢ Condition I11.6. – This condition requires a certified operator to be on call 24 hours per day.
➢ Condition I11.9. – Regarding requirements for turbidimeter testing and calibration.
➢ Condition 111.11. – This condition requires an automatically activated standby power source
to be provided.
➢ Condition 111.17. – This condition requires the Permittee to provide notification to the public
and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended
for drinking.
➢ Condition IV.5. --- This condition requires monthly tracking for all reclaimed water utilization
to be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) under parameter WQ01
(Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed).
➢ Condition IV.6.c. – Regarding requirement for record keeping of turbidimeter calibration.
➢ Attachment A – Please note that per the Division of Water Resources' Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit Wastewater Monitoring Policy, all non -discharge systems are having their
effluent monitoring schedules reevaluated. Accordingly, Chloride (00940) and Total
Dissolved Solids (70295) have been removed, and Reclaimed Water Distributed Flow
(WQO1), Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (00625), and Total Phosphorus (00665) have been added to
the sampling regimen.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
,�L—S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Macon County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND CONJUNCTIVE UTILIZATION 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 THE
continued operation of a 28,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation system located at the
Town of Franklin WWTP and consisting of: an effluent transfer pump station; a chlorine contact basin
with two 60 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps; an inline disc filter rated at 100 GPM; a flowmeter; a
turbidimeter; and all associated valves, piping, controls and appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: 3,600 linear feet
(LF) of 4 -inch PVC reclaimed water line; 2,720 LF of 2 -inch PVC reclaimed water line; the approved
sites listed in Attachment B; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances
to serve the Macon County Reuse System, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received March 25, 2015, 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 froze. October 1, 2015 until September 30, 2020, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
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(4) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application. [15A NCAC 02U .0 106, 02U .0109
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II. 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
generation and utilization facilities. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a)]
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. [15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[I5ANCAC 02U .0300]
4. Reclaimed water may only be utilized at the sites listed in Attachment B. [G.S. 143-215.1]
5. 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 (Permit No. NC0021547), and the
Permittee shall continue to comply with all conditions provided for therein. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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 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.
d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -
potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other
locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above
ground and labeled as non -potable water.
[ 15A NCAC 02U.04031
8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
[I 5A NCAC 02U .0403 (f)]
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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.
[I 5A NCAC 02U .0403(h)]
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. [15A NCAC
02U .0403(1)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at Ieast 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.
[15A NCAC 02U .04030)]
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 .0106. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6)]
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. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)]
14. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)]
15. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0900 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
[15A NCAC 02T.0912]
b. The setbacks for treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
ii. Any property line:
[15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)]
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c. The separation distances for reclaimed water distribution lines permitted under 15A NCAC 02T
.0900 shall be as follows (distances as specified)':
i. Any potable water line (horizontal): ] 0 ft
ii. Any potable water line (vertical — reclaimed below potable water): 18 in
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 ft
iv. Any sewer line (horizontal): 2 ft
v. Any sewer line (vertical — reclaimed over sewer): 18 in
' 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .09091
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to
prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, 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
e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
[I5ANCAC 02U .0801]
3. The reclaimed water distribution lines 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 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.
e. Bypasses shall be reported to the Asheville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B
.0506(x).
[15ANCAC 02U.0801]
4. 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. [I 5A NCAC 02U .0117]
5. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [15ANCAC 02U .0401(e), 02U.0402(i)]
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed
water utilization sites. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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8. The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
9. Only reclaimed water generated at the Town of Franklin WWTP (Permit No. NC0021547) shall be
distributed and utilized in accordance with this permit. [G. S. 143-215.1]
10. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided. [15A
NCAC 02U .0401(d)]
11. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities shall be prohibited. [ 15A NCAC 02U
.0402(f)]
12. 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. [15A
NCAC 02U.05011
13. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
14. Effluent shall be discharged in accordance with Permit No. 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(c)]
15. 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
16. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501]
17. 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. [15A
NCAC 02U .0501(b)(6)]
18. Reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses. [15A NCAC
02U .0501(4)]
19. Reclaimed water shall not be used for direct reuse as a potable water supply. [15A NCAC 02U
.0501(e)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIRMENTS
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. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all Iaboratory analyses for the required effluent,
groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
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3. Flow 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and
locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water
distributed/utilized to each utilization sites listed in Attachment B and shall include the following
information:
a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each approved offsite user facility (monthly total)
Monthly tracking records for all reclaimed water utilization shall be summed and reported on Form
NDMR (see Attachment A) under parameter WQ01 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value
shall represent the total volume of reclaimed water distributed/utilized to all sites for that month.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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. Date of calibration of turbidimeter;
d. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
e. 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.
[15A NCAC 02T.0 108(b)(1)]
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.).
[15ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1.)]
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8. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in
Conditions fV.3., IVA., and IV.5.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each FPI 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 Resources, Information
Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(1)]
9. 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. Treatment of wastes 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 IV.6.e. 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 (800) 6627956, [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 betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
reclaimed water generation and distribution/utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and 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. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)]
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Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation and 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.
[G.S. 143-215.1]
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. [G.S. 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. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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). [G.S. 142-215.1]
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, and federaI). 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; 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
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. [15A NCAC
02T.0104]
The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
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. [ 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). [ 15A
NCAC 02T.0120]
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 because for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
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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. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
Permit issued this the 90' day of July 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022711
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001 — Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0022711 Version: 2.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5 -Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10
15
Monthly
Grab
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth, 44.5 °C
#1100 mL
14
25
Monthly
Grab
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
6
9
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4
6
Monthly
Grab
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/L,
Monthly
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5
10
Monthly
Grab
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
PPI 002 — Distributed Reclaimed Water
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
Per Event
Grab
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Monthly
Calculated
00400
pH
su
6
9
Per Event
Grab
WQ0022711 Version 2.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 1

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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES
APPROVED USERS FOR ONSITE/OFFSITE UTILIZATION
Macon County — Macon County Reuse System
Permit Number: WQ0022711 Version: 2.0
Site ®
Facility Name
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Approved Uses
1
Macon County Landfill Material Recovery Facility
Macon County
Macon
35.2025000
-83.377778°
Vehicle and equipment washing
2
Macon County Landfill
Macon County
Macon
35.204167°
-83.378889°
Dust control and hydroseeding
3
Macon County Environmental Resource Center
Macon County
Macon
35.2011110
-83.374722°
bion -edible plant watering
4
Macon County Animal Control Facility
Macon County
Macon
35.200000°
1 -83.377222°
Washdown of indoor and outdoor animal areas
WQ0022711 Version 2.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 1

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