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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
December 17, 2004
RICK J. HESTER, COUNTY MANAGER
JOHNSTON COUNTY
PO Box 1029
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA 27577
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024416
Johnston County Reclaimed Water
Distribution System
Reclaimed Water Distribution Extension
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Hester:
In accordance with your permit application received August 10, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0024416 dated December 17, 2004, to Johnston County 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded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). 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 fonn 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarde to you. If you need additional
information concerning this hatter, please contact Toni Wyche at (919) 71 i88.
Sincer J
-.Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Johnston County Health Department
Raleigh Regional' Office, Water Quality Section
Timothy G. Broome, P.E., Johnston County Public Utilities
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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
Johnston County
Johnston County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 2,662 linear feet of 6-inch reclaimed water main (served by an
existing pump station under permit number WQ0019632) to serve the Johnston County agricultural office
complex pursuant to the application received August 10, 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 rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater distribution facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, 15A NCAC 2H .0200, 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.
Operation of this distribution line shall be contingent upon proper construction and operation of distribution
lines as approved in Non -Discharge Permit WQ0019632 and any future permits approved for distribution
lines to be tied into either end of the distribution line approved in this permit.
4. This permit in no way negates, precludes, or invalidates the most recent reissuance of the Johnston County
Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Permit No. NC0030716, and the Permittee shall continue to comply
with all conditions provided for therein.
Construction of the distribution system extension 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.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on file a copy of the approved plans and specifications for the life of the
reclaimed water distribution and storage facilities.

7. The reclaimed water distribution facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times:
a. The reclaimed distribution 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.
The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and 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.
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 Iettering 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.
9. 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.
10. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved.
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I I. 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
Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
12. 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 .Tune 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.
13, 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 NCGOIOOOO, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A
NCAC 2H .0500.
14. The Permittee shall provide the following items for the reclaimed water distribution system:
a. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
b. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the sewer line 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 CIass II
impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
(v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-I), 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 IO feet
(x) Drainage systems
a. Interceptor drains 5 feet
b. Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet
(xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet
(xii) Ferrous sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water main 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;
15. 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.

16. Noncompliance Notification:
The Perrnittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone number [phone], 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 1(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 t e 17`E' day of December, 2004
NORTH ROLINA VN NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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,XAlan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024416
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Permit No. WQ0024416
December 17, 2004
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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 time) 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 June 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
INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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