HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0022870_Final Permit_20041129Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
[Forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 29, 2004
3ERRY H. TWEED — VICE PRESIDENT
HEATER UTILITIES, INC.
202 MAcKENAN COURT
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA 27511
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022870
Buck Mountain Development
Wastewater Treatment and
Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Tweed:
In accordance with your modification request received November 2, 2004, we are forwarding
herewith Permit Number. WQ0022870, dated November 29, 2004, to Heater Utilities, Inc. for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2009, shall void Permit
No. WQ0022870 issued March 22, 2004, 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.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina. General Statutes, and fled with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this pern-rit 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 Nathaniel Thor burg at (919) 715-6160.
Sincer y,
.Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Chatham County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER 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
Heater Utilities, Inc.
Chatham County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 270,000 GPD reclaimed water utilization system consisting of one (1)
2,860,825 gallon clay -lined upset pond to provide a minimum of five (5) days of upset storage, one (1)
upset pond pump station with two (2) 200 GPM pumps, one (1) 42,839,747 gallon clay -lined irrigation
storage pond to provide a minimum of 92 days of storage, one (1) 16 foot by 7.6 foot by 8 foot irrigation
pump tank with three (3) 600 GPM pumps and spray irrigation of wastewater on approximately 218 acres
on common areas and golf course areas pursuant to an Effluent Easement and Irrigation Agreement
between the Permittee and Jordan Lake Preserve Corporation, and the
construction and operation of a 500,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment system consisting of
one (1) 165,900 gallon equalization basin with a 15 horsepower (HP) aerator, a manually cleaned bar
screen, a flow splitter box, two (2) 370,200 gallon aeration basins with two (2) 15 HP aerators in each
basin, two (2) 63,000 gallon clarifiers each with two (2) air lift pumps, one (1) 130,800 sludge holding
basin with two (2) 10 HP aerators and a variable water level air lift pump, four (4) 100 square foot (ft)
tertiary filters, one (1) 32,600 gallon clearwell with four (4) 750 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps, one (1)
38,200 gallon mudwell with two (2) 200 GPM pumps, one (1) 25,100 gallon chlorine contact chamber
with two (2) variable speed pumps, two (2) UV disinfections systems with 20 lamps each (rated for
500,000 GPD), one (1) 23,800 gallon dechlorination chamber, an ultrasonic effluent flow treasuring
device, an effluent composite sampler, continuous effluent turbidity monitoring and recording, and a
permanent standby generator with automatic transfer switch capable of powering all essential wastewater
treatment units,
to serve 726 residences with an approved flow reduction of 250 GPD per residence up to four (4)
bedrooms in size (an incremental addition of 80 GPD per bedroom over the 4 bedroom maximum) and
general purpose facilities (accounting for 8,640 GPD flow) in the Buck Mountain Development with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 2, 2004 and
subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2009, shall void Permit
No. WQ0022870 issued March 22, 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. If this project is to be com leted in phases and partially certifiedyou 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 Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 571--4700, shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection
can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office
hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. Please note that the Division has concerns regarding the amount of runoff calculated in the water
balance for the irrigation system. If at any time runoff, ponding or other excessive irrigation
problems occur, the Permittee may be required to acquire more irrigation area or increase the
storage within the system. In addition, future phases of this project shall be required to justify
similar runoff calculations_
4. The Permittee shall use a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness if native soils on -site are not
available to meet the hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 x 10-6 centimeters per second for
a compacted 1-foot clay liner.
Within 45 days of permit issuance, the Permittee shall record with the Chatham County Register
of Deeds, and provide the Division with a copy of, an Effluent Easement and Irrigation
Agreement between the Permittee and Jordan Lake Preserve Corporation establishing (i) the
Permittee's perpetual right to utilize those portions of the Buck Mountain development so
designated in the permit application of the spray irrigation of treated effluent, and (ii) Jordan Lake
Preserve Corporation's obligation to dispose of treated effluent generated by the wastewater
treatment plant through spray irrigation on designated spray irrigation areas.
6. The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times
so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters, which
wit] render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to
adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions
including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface water or ground water resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a. 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells,
b. 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA,
c. 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA,
d. 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
e. 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property Iines, and
f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
I I. Public access to the irrigation sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. A sign shall he
posted in plain sight in the clubhouse showing these activities.
12. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when
wastewater application is not appropriate in accordance with Condition II(4) of this permit, or
irrigation shall only occur upon manual operation by the Operator in Responsible Charge.
13. 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 Iabeled 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.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be
present. Hose bibs shall be located in locked below -grade vaults that shall be clearly labeled
as being of non -potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked below -grade vaults
with standard hose bibs services, hose bibs, which can only be operated by a special tool or
connected to a special hose connection, may be placed in non -lockable underground services
boxes clearly labeled as non -potable water.
14. The soils located on site contain high amounts of silt and clay and are susceptible to compaction
when wet. The Permittee shall ensure all necessary precautions are taken to avoid compaction
that will have an adverse effect upon the drainage of the irrigation areas.
15. Areas of this site contain soils that are underlain by weathered and hard bedrock. The Permittee
shall ensure that extreme care is taken during grading so that a minimum of 12 inches of soil
remains above any bedrock when construction is complete.
16. Areas of Cid and Lignum soils have shallow seasonal perched water tables. The Permittee shall
ensure that extreme care is taken during grading so that a minimum of 12 inches of soil remains
above any perched water tables when construction is complete.
IT Upon completion of site grading and shaping, a licensed soil scientist shall conduct an amended
site evaluation, and it shall be submitted to the Division of Water Quality. This report shall
specifically address, but not be limited to, the effects of grading/construction upon the original
site evaluation. The evaluation should include an investigation of key areas of grading, including
soil features such as depth to seasonal high water table, depth to fractured bedrock, soil series,
and similar soil features. The report should address the site suitability to ensure the protection of
groundwater and the appropriateness of the permitted irrigation rate. Upon completion of site
grading and shaping, the amended site evaluation shall be submitted to the Aquifer Protection
Section, Raleigh Regional Office, 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609. No wastewater shall
be introduced into the treatment system until written approval from. the Division of Water Quality
is received.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate
and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 80 .0201. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this
permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition
that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate treasures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent
the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times. If a
generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the
primary power source.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Buck Mountain Development shall be irrigated
onto the irrigation area.
9. Freeboard in the 5-day upset pond and the wet weather storage pond shall not be less than two (2)
feet at any time.
10. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days
of construction completion and prior to operation. This gauge shall have readily visible
permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid
storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and
top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when
installing the gauge.
11. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin
embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs,
erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation
shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin
embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
12. The application rate over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to
exceed the following shall be adhered to:
Irrigation Field
Irrigation Area
(acres)
Predominant Soil
yp
Type
Instantaneous Loading
Rate
(inches/hour)
Annual Loading
Rate
(inches) ear)
F-1
11.40
Nason
0.5
17.58
F-2
5.56
Nason
0.5
17.58
F-213
4.22
Lignum
0.5
13.0
F-3
10.66
Goldston
0.5
17.58
F-313
3.01
Cid
0.5
13.0
F-4
7.18
Herndon
0.5
17.58
F-5
13.22
GeorgeviIle
0.5
17.58
F-6
4.94
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-7
16.48
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-8
4.06
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-9
10.11
Nason
0.5
17.58
F-10
5.76
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-1013
5.69
Lignum
0.5
13.0
F-11
4.69
Herndon
0.5
17.58
F-1113
4.20
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-11C
9.37
Lignum
0.5
13.0
F-12
2.62
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-12B
1.54
Cid
0.5
13.0
F-13
8.49
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-13B
2.20
Lignum
0.5
13.0
F-14
9.91
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
F-15
4.79
Nason
0.5
17.58
F-16
9.05
Goldston
0.5
17.58
F-17
5.37
GeorgeviIle
0.5
17.58
F-18
17.80
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
DR
14.90
Goldston
0.5
17.58
OS-1
3.08
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
OS-2
1.65
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
OS-3
0.49
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
OS-4
2.71
Nason
0.5
17.58
OS-5
0.95
Nason
0.5
17.58
OS-6
1.29
Tatum
0.5
17.58
OS-613
1.99
Cid
0.5
13.0
OS-7
3.83
Tatum
0.5
17.58
CH
1.34
Georgeville
0.5
17.58
A
3.65
Herndon
0.5
17.58
Totals
218.13
13. AlI wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding pond should the limit for fecal coliform
(daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10
NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the treatment capability of
the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five-day holding pond
shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for re -treatment or treated in the five-day pond prior
to discharge to the storage pond.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and
an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form
NDMR. Influent flow may be represented by effluent flow from the wastewater treatment system
prior to storage.
The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved
engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent flow
measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of Iess 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
c. Percent from true flow
3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter
vera en
Monthly Average n
Daily (Instantaneous) Maximum
Flow
270,000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
10 mg/l
15 mg/l
NH3 as N
4 mg/l
6 mg/l
TSS
5 mg/1
10 mg/l
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 ml
25 per 100 ml
Turbidity
10 NTUd::::::::�]
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples
collected during the reporting period.
b
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 Normal operation of the facilities involves reclaimed water being conveyed to the irrigation pond
at all times unless the continuous turbidity monitoring devices initiates an alarm condition. The
design of the facilities is such that manual transfer of wastewater to the five-day upset pond is
required in this situation. Therefore, in order to ensure that the ORC has sufficient time to
conduct such manual operation, the turbidity set point that will trigger an alarm situation and
initiate the telemetry system shall not be less than 6.0 NTUs.
The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities at a point prior to storage for
the following parameters:
Parameter
Sampling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sample
Flow
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Turbidity
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
NH3 as N
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Fecal Coliform
Effluent
*2/Month
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Residual Chlorine
Effluent
Daily
Grab
NO3
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TDS
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
TOC
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Chloride
Effluent
'k Triannually
Grab
pH
Effluent
`Triannually
Grab
2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the
remainder of the year, these parameters steal I be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater
Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive Iimitations.
4. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of wastewater disposed.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. Date and time of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. Zone irrigated,
d. Length of tune zone is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each zone,
f. Weather conditions, and
g. Maintenance of cover crops.
5. Freeboard in the 5-day upset pond and wet weather storage pond shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions I1I(2) and III(3)] on Form
NDMR-1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions
11I(4) and III(5)] on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the
following month. All information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include
the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to
accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not linuted to the following
items:
a. Daily sampling results of dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
e. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm
testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
9. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919)
571-4700, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, 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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, a Well Abandonment Record
(GW-30 form) shall be completed for each well abandoned and mailed to the address listed in
Condition IV.2. A North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the property owner, or the property
lessee according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b) (2) must abandon the well(s). If the abandonment
is not performed by a certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee must physically
perform the actual well abandonment activities and the well(s) must be abandoned according to
the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C .0113) and local county rules.
2. All reports and documentation (GW-1, GW-30) shall be mailed to the following address:
Aquifer Protection Section
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, the Permittee shall submit two
original copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than I"=100'): however, special provisions
may be granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the flowing
information:
a. The location and identity of each water supply well.
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
e. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
f. The depth of water below the measuring point of the well at the time the measuring point is
established.
g. The location of the Review and Compliance boundaries.
h. The date the snap is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. Maps and
any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section as addressed above.
The Permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any nzap submitted, however
produced.
4. Domestic waste shall not be applied or discharged onto or below the surface when the vertical
separation between the waste and the seasonal high water table is less than one foot.
5. The Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary for the waste disposal area(s) is specified by
regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, specifically,
.0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(111). The Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary for groundwater shall
be established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L
.0106(d)(2).
Prior to commencement of construction of the irrigation system, completed GW-1 Forms (Well
Construction Record) shall be completed for each water supply well existing on the property and
mailed to the address listed above. Well construction information for Wells 1, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 14
has already been received, and the construction information on these wells is exempt from this
requirement.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee
shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting
authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation
of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site
or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request trust be submitted
to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
5. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river
buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A
NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements
pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the subject facility for the
life of the project.
7. The Permittee shall pay the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty days of being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action
to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 29th day of November, 2004
NORTH ROLINA VIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
elan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022870
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Permit No. WQ0022870
November 29, 2004
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAME OF FACILITY: Heater Utilities, Inc. -Buck Mountain
MAILING ADDRESS: 202 MacKenan Ct., Cary, NC 27511
COUNTY: Chatham
CONTACT PERSON: Jerry Tweed
PERMIT NO.: W00022870
ORC:
TELEPHONE: 919/467-8712
Check One: NC WQ q HEALTH DP
TELEPHONE:
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: 270,000 GPD BNR? YES NO
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
SPRAY IRRIGATION SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION
PHYSICAL/CHE GRADE I GRADE 11
RATED BY: Rand o REGION: RRO DATE: 12/17/03
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919/571-4700 EXT: 255
WQ0022870
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Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank/sand filter systems
-Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade II Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted
flow less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted
flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted
flow of greater then 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
* Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorus by an activated sludge or fixed
growth process as required by the facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade 1V
Permit No.: WQ0022870
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Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wastewater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
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Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for the land application of residuals that are
produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Phvsical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a
primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes
groundwater remediation systems **
Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a
primarily chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes
reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a physical/chemical process to
enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional
classification
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution. Control Systems:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of
wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC
18A.1961. ***
*** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution
control system that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this
section shall he subject to additional classification.
Permit No.: WQ0022870
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