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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0023261_Final Permit_20060926September 26, 2006 Honorable Paul Edgerton, Mayor Town of Swansboro 502 Church Street Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality RECEIVED 1 DENR I DVVQ AQUIFER PROTR710N SECTION OCT 0 6 2006 SUBJECT: Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclaimed Water Low rate Infiltration Pond Disposal Facility Reclaimed Water Generation, Distribution and Utilization Permit Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 Project No. E-SRG-T-00-0105 Onslow County Dear Mayor Edgerton: In accordance with your application received May 26, 2006, we are forwarding herewith Modified Permit No. WQ0023261, dated September 26, 2006, to the Town of Swansboro for the construction and operation of the subject reclaimed water generation and distribution system with utilization of reclaimed water at the Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant and Low Rate Infiltration Pond Disposal Facility. This modified permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 25, 20111 shall void Permit No. WQ0021261 issued December 12, 2005, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring fequirelrlents in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. Please note that once the Division has received the Engineer's Certification of this permit, the Town should request rescission ofNPDES Permit No. NCO036153 issued June 21, 2002, to the Town of Swansboro's Wastewater Treatment Facility (see Section VI, Condition 7 of this permit). If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to 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 North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N, C. 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. - �One CNp arolina turalCy North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer service Intemet: h2o.ericstate.nc.us 512 N, Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportunWAtfirmalive Aefion Employer — 50% Recycled/i 4% Post Consumer Paper Honorable Paul Edgerton, Mayor Page 2 September 26, 2006 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 the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Construction Grants and Loans Section, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.) One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you, one (1) set is being forwarded to your Engineer (A/E), one (1) set retained for the Wilmington Regional Office, one (1) set retained for the Design Management Unit, and one (1) set retained for the Construction Inspection Group. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the owner for the life of the project. If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at (919) 715-6203. Sincerely /anKlime , P.E. Attachments: Sheet I-1: Overview Map of Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility Sheets I-5,1-6, & 1-7: Detailed Infiltration Basin Maps kp/cgm cc: Leo Green, Jr., P.E. (Green Engineering, Wilson) Onslow County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section DWQ, Aquifer Protection Program. Section, Land Application Unit, Central Files DWQ, Aquifer Protection Program Section, Land Application Unit, LAU Files Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Mark Hubbard, P.E. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Ken Pohlig, P.E. SRG NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND 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 Town of Swansboro FOR THE continued operation and expansion of the Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment plant from 300,000 gpd to 600,000 gpd treatment capacity, generating reclaimed quality effluent, to serve the Town of Swansboro, consisting of the following existing facilities: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Existing) an existing 123,000 gallon equalization basin, two existing 22-foot diameter, 12-foot side water depth secondary clarifiers, and an existing dual rotating cloth disk filters with automatic backwash. Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Modified and New) demolition of the existing headworks structure, chlorine contact basin, existing chlorination system, and various yard piping, • a new influent flowmeter, • a new headworks structure, to include a 1.5 mgd mechanical semi -cylindrical screen with screw conveyer, a 1.5 mgd vortex grit removal chamber system, and manual bar screen, • modifications to the existing 300,000 gallon oxidation ditch (ditch 41), to include installing two new horizontal 42-inch diameter blade aeration rotor/motor assemblies, removing existing weir plates and installing a new adjustable weir plate, a new oxidation ditch flow splitter box (distribution box # 1), • a new 300,000 gallon oxidation ditch (ditch #2) with two (2) horizontal 42-inch diameter -blade aeration rotor/motor assemblies, and one adjustable effluent weir, Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 2 • an 18-inch transfer pipe with sluice gate between the two oxidation ditches, and a 1,667 gpm recycle pump between the two ditches, • a new 32-foot diameter, 12-foot side water depth center -fed secondary clarifier, • a new clarifier flow splitter box (distribution box #2), . • a new 1.5 mgd UV disinfection facility consisting of three (3) banks in series (2 banks duty, 1 bank redundant), • a new turbidity meter, • a new effluent reclaimed water pump station consisting of three (3) 521 gpm, 30 hp vertical turbine pumps, a three-way control effluent valve, and pumped effluent magnetic flowmeter, • a new 4.28 million gallon upset pond lined with 60 mil HDPE synthetic liner, and a upset pond pump station including a 210 gpm pump, • modifications to the sludge return boxes on the existing clarifiers, • modifications to the existing RAS/WAS pump station to include upgrading existing pumps to dual 520 gpm, 15 hp pumps, • a new chlorination feed system for internal WWTP algae maintenance, • modifications to the existing sludge digester, to include raising the digester walls 3 feet (new digester volume = 46,900 gallons), and replacing the 40 hp floating mechanical aerator, • anew 500 gpm, 8 hp sludge transfer pump next to existing sludge digester, • a new 315,000 gallon sludge holding stainless steel tank with fine bubble diffusers, with dual 806 scfm, 40 hp air blowers, • a new sludge loading station (for trucks) with 500 gpm sludge transfer pump, • one 350 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch, and • associated yard piping and appurtenances. Reclaimed Water Distribution Force Main Construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution force main, to consist of: • approximately 28,900 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water force main and associated appurtenances, which connects to an existing approximately 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water force main originally permitted under WQ0023261 (issued November 12, 2003). Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility Construction of four new reclaimed water infiltration ponds (totaling 600,000 gpd disposal capacity) to serve the Town of Swansboro, to consist of • four infiltration basins consisting of Basin A (5.00 acres), Basin #2A (2.88 acres), Basin #2B (3.88 acres), and Basin #3 (3.48 acres), • associated groundwater underdrain trench/pipe system, and • associated piping, appurtenances, and access roads, pursuant to the application received October 3, 2003, and modified application received May 26, 2006, 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. Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 3 This Modified Permit shall void Permit No. WQ0023261, issued on December 12, 2005, shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 25, 2011, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. 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 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. Mail the Certification to the Construction Grants & Loans Section, Division of Water Quality, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. 2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone No. (910) 796-7215, 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 normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Only tertiary treated wastewater generated from the Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant which meets the reclaimed water standards as defined by 15A NCAC 2H.0219(k) shall be disposed of at the reclaimed water utilization facilities. If at any time the WWTP effluent does not comply with these standards, discharge into the reclaimed water distribution system shall immediately cease and shall not resume until the effluent meets the reclaimed water standards. 4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface water resulting from the operation of this facility_ 5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited 6. Any sludge generated from this disposal facility must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute §143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. 7. 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 lines, and f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines. Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 4 All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with the water. 9. 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. a. 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. b. 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. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as in items a. or b. 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. 10. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. 11. 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 may be placed in non -lockable underground services boxes clearly labeled as non -potable water. 12. 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 Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 5 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. Town of Swansboro Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facili 13. 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 groundwaters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the infiltration area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 14. Public access to the infiltration 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 be posted in plain sight showing these activities. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facility shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and infiltration 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 8G .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. The Pennittee shall install all appropriate flow measurement devices consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure accuracy and reliability of influent flow measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurement is consistent with the accepted capacity of that type of device. Records of flow measurement device calibrations shall be kept on file by the Permittee 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 Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 6 C. Percent from true flow 4. Should the limit for fecal coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, all wastewater shall be handled in one of two ways, until the levels have stabilized below these maximum. levels. The Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant.may further treat the wastewater to bring it into compliance with reclaimed water standards without returning the water to the facility's headworks, or may reroute it to the headworks of the wastewater treatment facility for treatment to reuse standards. Town of Swansboro Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility 5. 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. 6. No type of wastewater other than that from the Town of Swansboro's wastewater treatment plant shall be irrigated at the Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility. 7. The infiltration rates shall be according to the following table. Basin Wetted Acreage Infiltration Pond Surface Loading Rate ( d/ff Maximum Annual Irrigation allons/ ear) Annually Averaged Irrigation (gallons/day) 1 5.00 0.9044 71,897,087 196,980 2A 2.88 0.9044 41,412,722 113,460 2B 3.88 0.9044 55,792,139 152,860 3 3.48 0.9044 50,040,372 137,100 Total = 15.24 219,142,321 600,400 III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water protection will be established, and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. WWTP reuse effluent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR-1. Infiltration at the Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDAR-1. Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 7 3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant shall produce an effluent in compliance with the following reclaimed water limitations: Parameter BOD5 (5-day, 20`C) NH3 as N TSS Fecal Coliform Turbidity Monthly Average a 10 mg/1 4 mg/l 5 mg/l 14 per 100 ml b Daily (Instantaneous,) Maximum 15 mg/l 6 mg/1 10 mg/1 25 per 100 ml 10 NTU a. 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. C. Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Perrnittee, at the point prior to or at the WWTP effluent reclaimed water pump station for the following parameters and reported on Form NDMR-1: Parameter Sampling_Point Sampling Frequency Type of Sample Flow Influent Continuous Recording Stage Levela Infiltration. Basin #1 Daily Measured Stage Level' Infiltration Basin #2A Daily Measured Stage Level' Infiltration Basin #213 Daily Measured Stage Level' Infiltration Basin #3 Daily Measured Turbidity Effluent Continuous Recording Residual Chlorine Effluent Daily Grab Settleable Matter Effluent Daily Grab BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) Effluent 2/Month' Composite TSS Effluent 2/Month' Composite Fecal Coliform Effluent 2/Monthb Grab NH3 as N Effluent 2/Monthb Composite NO3 Effluent 2/Monthb Composite TKN Effluent 2/Monthb Composite TDS Effluent Triannuallyc Grab TOC Effluent Triannuallyc Grab Chloride -Effluent Triannuallyc Grab The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. a Daily water stage level of each basin (Basin #1, #2A, #213, and #3) as measured in feet (freeboard below top of berm). Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 8 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During the remainder of the year, these parameters shall 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 limitations. 4. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed at the Town of Swansboro Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility, and reported on Form NDAR-2. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information: a. date and time of wastewater volume infiltrated to each basin: Parameter Sampling Point Sampling Frequency Type of Sample Flow to Basin #1$ Effluent As Used Recording Flow to Basin #2Aa Effluent As Used Recording Flow to Basin #213a Effluent As Used Recording Flow to Basin #3a Effluent As Used Recording Reclaimed water effluent daily flow pumped to each basin (Basin #1, #2A, #213, and #3). b. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (gpd/ft) loadings for each basin, and C. weather conditions. 5. Three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 3) on Form NDMR-1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 1114) shall be submitted 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 6. A maintenance log shall be maintained at the Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant including, but not limited to, the following items: a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir. b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site. C. 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. Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 9 7. A maintenance log shall be maintained at the Town of Swansboro Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility including, but not limited to, the following items: a. Visual observations of the infiltration basins. b. Record of preventative maintenance (pump maintenance, infiltration basin maintenance, etc.). C. Date of calibration of flow measurement device. 8. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, 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 Town of Swansboro Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Dis osal Facility 1. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, monitor wells MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3 shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The wells shall be Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 10 constructed such that the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year. The general location and name for each well is marked on attached Sheets 1-5,1-6 and I-7. Each monitoring well shall be constructed in accordance with this permit, and approved by the Wilmington Regional Office. 2. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. 3. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone No. (910) 796-7215, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be made of the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater 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. 4. Within sixty (60) days of completion of all monitoring wells, the permittee shall submit two original copies of a scaled topographic map (scale no greater than 1 ":100') signed and sealed by a professional engineer or a state licensed land surveyor that indicates all of the following information: a. the location and -identity of each monitoring well (MW-1 through MW-3), b. the location of all components of the waste disposal system, C. 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 at the time the measuring point is established, and g. the date the map 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. The permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any reap submitted, however produced. The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to: NC DENR/DWQ Information Processing Center 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617 5. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 11 monitoring wells are located and constructed in accordance with the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C) and this permit. This certification should be submitted with copies of the Well Completion Form (GW-1) for each well. Mail this certification and the associated GW-1 forms to: NC DENR/DWQ Information Processing Center 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617 6. For the initial sampling of the well as specified elsewhere in the permit, the permittee shall submit a copy of the GW-1 Form (Well Completion Form) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) for that well. Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW-1 form will be returned to the permittee without being processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by this permit may result in the initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes §143-215.6. 7. Groundwater monitor wells MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3, and Surface Water Sampling Point SW-1 *, shall be sampled initially after construction of the wells, and thereafter every March, July and November for the following parameters: Water Level" Chloride Total Ammonia (as N) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) pH Fecal Coliform Nitrate (NO3-N) Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC) analysis - Only in November for MW-1, MVO-2 and MW-3 (not Surface Water Sampling Point SW-1) *Surface Water sampling Point SW-1 is located in the un-named stream about 80 feet from Discharge Outlet DO #1 (see Sheet 1-7). "For monitor wells MW-I, MW-2 and MW-3 only. The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. For Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) sampled in November, use only one of the following methods: a. Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 ug/L or less b. Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 12 C. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration,-.PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less C. Another method with prior approval by the Aquifer Protection Section Chief. Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs must at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D. Any method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 ug/L or less, which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the Method Detection Limit (MDL) but below the PQL of 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified for those parameters required. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month_ Send all fortes to: NC DENRJDWQ Information Processing Center 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. 8. The compliance boundary and review boundary for wastewater disposal systems are specified by 15A NCAC 2L. For systems utilizing reclaimed water, 15A NCAC 2H .0219(k) specifies that both the compliance boundary and review boundary shall be established at the property line. An exceedance of groundwater quality standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to imnrtediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions under North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A(a)(1). 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 of Water Quality or other permitting authority. Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 13 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may, upon presentation of credentials, eater and inspect any property or premises on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, 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 .must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality 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 the permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C. 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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 7. Once the Engineer's Certification is completed and received by the Division, the Permittee shall request rescission of NPDES Permit No. NCO036153 issued June 21, 2002, for the Town of Swansboro's wastewater treatment facility. All correspondence shall be submitted to the following address: Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 September 26, 2006 Page 14 NC Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section NPDES Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4). 9. 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 under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Permit issued this the 26th day of September 2006. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION /v I . limek, P.E., rrector vi ion of Water Quality y Authority of the En) ntal Management Commission Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 Issued September 26, 2006 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION 1, , 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 Town of Swansboro Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility, serving the Town of Swansboro, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Modified and New) • demolition of the existing headworks structure, chlorine contact basin, existing chlorination system, and various yard piping, + a new influent flowmeter, • a new headworks structure, to include a 1.5 mgd mechanical semi -cylindrical screen with screw conveyer, a 1.5 mgd vortex grit removal chamber system, and manual bar screen, • modifications to the existing 300,000 gallon oxidation ditch (ditch #1), to include installing two new horizontal 42-inch diameter blade aeration rotor/motor assemblies, removing existing weir plates and installing a new adjustable weir plate, • a new oxidation ditch flow splitter box (distribution box #1), • a new 300,000 gallon oxidation ditch (ditch #2) with two (2) horizontal 42-inch diameter blade aeration rotor/motor assemblies, and one adjustable effluent weir, • an 18-inch transfer pipe with sluice gate between the two oxidation ditches, and a 1,667 gpm recycle pump between the two ditches, • a new 32-foot diameter, 12-foot side water depth center -fed secondary clarifier, • a new clarifier flow splitter box (distribution box #2), • a new 1.5 mgd UV disinfection facility consisting of three (3) banks in series (2 banks duty, 1 bank redundant), • a new turbidity meter, • a new effluent reclaimed water pump station consisting of three (3) 521 gpm, 30 hp vertical turbine pumps, a three-way control effluent valve, and pumped effluent magnetic flowmeter, • a new 4.28 million gallon upset pond lined with 60 mil HDPE synthetic liner, and a upset pond pump station including a 210 gpm pump, + modifications to the sludge return boxes on the existing clarifiers, • modifications to the existing RAS/WAS pump station to include upgrading existing pumps to dual 520 gpm, 15 hp pumps, • a new chlorination feed system for internal WWTP algae maintenance, • modifications to the existing sludge digester, to include raising the digester walls 3 feet (new digester volume = 46,900 gallons), and replacing the 40 hp floating mechanical aerator, • a new 500 gpm, 8 hp sludge transfer pump next to existing sludge digester, Town of Swansboro Modified Permit No. WQ0023261 Issued September 26, 2006 • a new 315,000 gallon sludge holding stainless steel tank with fine bubble diffusers, with dual 806 scfm, 40 hp air blowers, • • a new sludge loading station (for trucks) with 500 gpm sludge transfer pump, • one 350 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch, and = associated yard piping and appurtenances. Reclaimed Water Distribution Force Main Construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution force main, to consist of: • approximately 28,900 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water force main and associated appurtenances, which connects to an existing approximately 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water force main originally permitted under WQ0023261 (issued November 12, 2003). Reclaimed Water Low Rate Infiltration Basin Disposal Facility Construction of four new reclaimed water infiltration ponds (totaling 600,000 gpd disposal capacity) to serve the Town of Swansboro, to consist of: • four infiltration basins consisting of Basin #1 (5.00 acres), Basin #2A (2.88 acres), Basin #2B (3.88 acres), and Basin #3 (3.48 acres), associated groundwater underdrain trench/pipe system, and associated piping, appurtenances, and access roads. in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No._ Date Mail this Certification to: DENR/DWQ Construction Grants & Loans Section Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E. 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE WETLANDS colm p4isri e v- R&ursjaw'y '0 UNDERDRAIN PARKERTOWN ROAD (SR M2) f f --1 GREEN ENGINEEF WATER, WASTEWATER, SURVEYM PLAMYWA F DATE: MAY 26C5 SCALE CUENT: SWANS PROJECT Na: E97-472,5 A591.MN F.B. N . 647,655,666,75 µ C8ANLE OAT FI -2 2CC6 Ji t. 5 UNDERDMNSCHEDULE27,00 2 CLEANOLIT 11 38.00 27.22 \� u/ ,-�.--+ate- R pBV PFCE `r CLEANOUT #2 41.00 27f^ '+e "f`� CLFJS'IOLR ;t13 41.00 27,77 .77 f/'�y'CLF.ANOLLT #4 38.00 27.97 CLEANOUT #5 37.00 28.15 CLEANOUT #6 40.00 27.73 CLEANOUT #7 40.00 27.23 CLEANOLrr #a 39.00 2&21 I ..�'".- �•\ .l CLEANOUT #9 39.00 28.58 'j SCHEDULE �f � , _.��` �38M. 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