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F \NA%RMichael F. Easley, Governor
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Vj North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
_1440app- Division of Water Quality
March 12, 2004
CHARGES W. PITTMAN, III --DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
CITY OF WILSON
112 NORTH GOLDSBORO STREET
WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA 27894
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023205
City of Wilson
Reclaimed Water System Improvements
Reclaimed Water Distribution System
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Pittman:
In accordance with your permit application received October 15, 2003, and subsequent additional
information received January 29, 2004 and February 25, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0023205 dated March 12, 2004, to City of Wilson for the construction and operation of the subject reclaimed
water distribution extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 7, which requires that the reclaimed distribution
system be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(k). An Environmental
Assessment has been prepared for this project and the Department has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI). Construction of this sewer system shall be in accordance with this permit as well as any other permits
issued for this project (sedimentation and erosion control, Nationwide 12, Wetlands Certifications, etc.) and any
other agreed upon special conditions required for issuance of the FONSI.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned
herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed
project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C, construction of additional or
replacement reclaimed water distribution facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer to the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Non -Discharge Permitting Emit
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you_ If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone] extension 533.
Sincerely,
MDYAD,A-,
V Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Wilson County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section (Hominy Creek WWTP)
E. Leo Green, III, PE - Green Engineering, P.L.L.0
Water Quality Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION 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
City of ,Wilson
Wilson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 300 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, approximately 13,575 linear
feet of 16-inch reclaimed water main and approximately 1,500 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water main (served
by an existing pump station under permit number WQ0020915) to serve the City of Wilson Reclaimed Water
System authorized under permit number WQ0018709, and a 1 million gallon elevated reclaimed water storage
tank, pursuant to the application received October 15, 2003, 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 rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become void unless the reclaimed water distribution and storage facilities are constructed
in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
3. The reclaimed water distributed by this system shall be treated to reuse standards with an effluent in
compliance with the limitations set forth in permit number WQ0018709, in the Hominy Creek Wastewater
Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0023906) prior to being utilized.
4. Construction of the distribution system shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service of existing utilities,
or result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
The Permtttee shall maintain on file a copy of the approved plans and specifications for the life of the
reclaimed water distribution and storage facilities.

6. The reclaimed water distribution and storage facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all
times:
a. The reclaimed distribution and storage system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent an unauthorized discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the
groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
7. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and cutlets shall be tagged or labeled to vvari. the public.
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform
the public or employees to avoid contact with the water.
b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped, or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and
embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl
wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or
less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK."
Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least every 10
feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe.
iii. Existing underground distribution systems to be retrofitted at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification need to 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 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.
8. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program that shall have the following
minimum requirements:
a. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water systems
b. A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an approved air gap separation, or other device
approved by the Division of Environmental Health shall be installed at the potable water service
connection to the use area where both reclaimed water and potable water are supplied to a reclaimed
water use area. The installation of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device shall
allow proper testing.
c. An air gap separation, approved and regularly inspected by the potable water supplier, shall be provided
between the potable water and reclaimed water systems where potable water is used to supplement a
reclaimed water system.
9. This permit is not transferable. In the event the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of
the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality (Division). This
request shall be accompanied by 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.

10. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification and a
copy of the construction record drawings shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H
.0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main
adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in
phases and partially certified, you 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. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase
being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one
copy of the "Construction Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
11. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1,
2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
12. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal)
having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil
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 15A
NCAC 2H .0500.
13. The Permittee shall provide the following items for the reclaimed water distribution and storage facilities:
a. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
b. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the sewer lime or the use of ferrous material where three feet cannot
be maintained,
c. Adherence with the following minimum separations:
(i) Storm sewers (vertical) 12 inches
(ii) Water mains (vertical -water over sewer) 18 inches or (horizontal) 10 feet
(iii) In benched trenches (vertical) 18 inches
(iv) Any private or public water supply source, including any WS-I waters or Class I or Class 11
impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
(v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-1), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB [from normal high water (or
tide elevation)] 50 feet
(vi) Any other stream, lake or impoundment 10 feet
(vii) Any building foundation 5 feet
(viii) Any basement 10 feet
(ix) Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet
(x) Drainage systems
(I) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(11) Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet
(xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet
(xii) Ferrous sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water train standards shall be used where these
minimum separations cannot be maintained. The minimum separation shall however not be less
than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public water supply well;
14. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed distribution facilities.

15_ NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall vernally report to a water quality staff member at the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone number (919) 5714700, 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 either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate reclaimed water transport, such as line blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a reclaimed distribution line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without
treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal
report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division
of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any
of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall
outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition I(2), Part II
of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO
was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 12th day of March, 2004
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Y Alan W. KIimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023205
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Permit No. WQ0023205
March 12, 2004
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, —
Partial Final
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized by the Permittee to observe (periodically, weekly, full tinge) the
construction of the project,
Project Name
Location and County
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 the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted rune 1, 2000 as applicable, this permit,
the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Project Description:
Signature
Date
Seal:
Registration No.
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1) copy of
the Record Drawings (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the permitted facilities. This project shall not be considered
complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the Record Drawings have been submitted.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the permitted facilities prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification
shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617