WQ0029475_Final Permit_20060404

0 00 \NAMichael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
i Division of Water Qualily
April 4, 2006
Dennis Silvester
Ogden Highway, LLC
1630 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: Permit No. WQ0029475
Sterling Farms
Wastewater Treatment and
Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Silvester:
In accordance with your permit application received October 18, 2005, and subsequent additional
information received November 15, 2005, December 6, 2005, January 10, 2006 and March 10, 2006 we
are forwarding herewith Permit Number. WQ0029475, dated April 4, 2006, to Ogden Highway, LLC 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 March 31, 2011, 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.
This permit is being issued for construction only. The permittee shall meet condition I.12 and
1.13 of this permit prior to operation of the subject facility.
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,
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Michelle McKWVY
t [phone].
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Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Doug Haggett, PE, Haggett Engineering Associates, Inc.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA
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 haws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Ogden Highway, LLC
Onslow County
FOR THE
construction, ONLY of a 186,000 GPD wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system
consisting of a septic tank with effluent filter at each residence, a 67,325 gallon flow equalization basin
with two (2) 530 GPM pumps and two (2) 70 CFM blowers, a flow splitter box, a 6 inch Hersey PD
Meter influent flow measuring device, two (2) recirculating Earthtek biofilters , a 10,000 gallon chlorine
contact chamber providing 51 minutes of detention time, an automatic valve to direct effluent to 5 day
upset side stream if turbidity is greater than 10 NTU, a 124,996 ft3 five-day upset pond with 2 feet of
freeboard, a 1,668,278 ft3 storage pond with 2 feet of freeboard, a 12,000,000 gallon pump tank with a
530 GPM pump, a 6 inch Hersey PD Meter effluent flow measuring device, 12 irrigation zones totaling
2,231,663 ft2 of wetted area surrounded by fencing and posted signs to include a sub -drain within the
wetted area, the required green, space, a 60 kw generator capable of powering all essential units, to serve
Sterling Farms and Mortan Elementary School (500 3-bedroom homes totaling 180,000 GPD and 500
students at Morton Elementary School totaling 6,000 GPD) with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received October 18, 2005 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 March 31, 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 responsibili1y 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 Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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. 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
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 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 (Division), such as
the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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.
8. 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.
9. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tanks and dosing tank to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate, which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hours
per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance
with this condition.
10. 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.
11. 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 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 lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
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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.
12. Prior to operation, the permittee shall submit a copy of the Horne Owner Association's Declaration and
Association Bylaws to the Division. It shall be clearly disclosed in the Declaration and Association
Bylaws:
a. The wastewater generated by Morton Elementary School being treated will be maintained out of the
common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to repair, maintain,
or construct the Disposal System beyond the routine operation and maintenance expenses, the
Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common
expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance fund allocated for the facility
and shall be part of the yearly budget.
b. The Home Owner's Association (HOA) is solely financially responsible for the treatment and
disposal, including all related operation and maintenance costs incurred, of all wastewater generated
by Mortan Elementary School.
c. Until such time that Mortan Elementary School has obtained another means of wastewater disposal,
approved by the Division, the HOA shall remain financially responsible for Mortan Elementary
School's wastewater treatment and disposal.
d. At no time shall Mortan Elementary School be charged a fee by the HOA for treatment and disposal
of wastewater generated by the school.
13. Prior to operation, the permittee shall provide an agreement between the HOA and Mortan Elementary
School stating there shall be no increase in wastewater flow from the school prior to Division approval.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 8G .0201. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC SG .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 measures 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. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 46.92 inches over any twelve (12)
month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.10 inches per hour.
8. 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.
9. No type of wastewater other than that from Sterling Fan-ns and Mortan Elementary School shall
be irrigated onto the irrigation area.
10. Freeboard in the five day upset side stream and storage pond shall not be less than two (2) feet at
any time.
11. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days
of issuance of this permit or construction of pond. 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.
12. 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.
13. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding pond should the limit for fecal colifonn
(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.
14. The chlorine tablets used in the disinfection facility shall be of the kind and type specified in the
Division approved plans and specifications.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
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 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 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:
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a. Date of flow measurement device calibration
b. Name of person performing calibration
c. Percent from true flow
Plans and specifications for the flow measuring device shall be prepared by a licensed
Professional Engineer and submitted to the appropriate regional office 30 days prior to
installation. The flow -measuring device shall be installed within 1 year of the date of this permit.
3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter
Monthly Averaged
Daily (Instantaneous) Maximum c
Flow
186,000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
10 mg/1
15 mg/1
NH3 as N
4 mg/1
6 mg/1
TSS
5 mg/l
10 mg/1
Fecal Coliform
14 per 100 ml b
25 per 100 ml
Turbidity
10 NTU
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 duffing the reporting period.
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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.
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The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities at the point prior to irrigation
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
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 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. 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 time 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 storage pond shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions III(2) and 1II(3)] on form
NDMR-1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions
III(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
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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.
8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited 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.
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.
9. Noncompliance Notification,:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington 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 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.
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 [phone], [phone], or
[phone]. 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.
10. The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the groundwater lowering device at a point prior to
discharge for the following parameters. The results shall be reported on Form NDMR:
Parameter
Sampling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sample
Fecal Coliform
Prior to Discharge
Monthly*
Grab
pH
Prior to Discharge_
Monthly*
I
Grab
Total Nitrogen
Prior to Discharge
Monthly*
Grab
*Sampling shall occur once prior to start up then monthly.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
L Well Construction / Abandonment Criteria:
a. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, three (3) monitor wells (MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3), as
shown on the attached map, shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The well(s) shall be
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 for each well is marked on Figure 1.
Each monitoring well shall be located at the Review boundary, constructed in accordance with this
permit, and approved by the Wilmington Regional Office.
b. The well(s) must be constructed by either a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the property
owner, or the property lessee according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b)(2). if the construction is not
performed by a certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee, provided that they are a natural
person, must physically perform the actual well construction activities. All well(s) must be
constructed according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (I5A NCAC 2C .0108) and
any local county rules.
c. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], 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.
d. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer or a licensed geologist certifying that the monitoring well(s) are
located according to this permit.
2. Sampling Criteria:
a. Monitor well(s) MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3 shall be sampled initially after construction and prior to
waste disposal operations, and thereafter every March, July, and November for the parameters listed
below. Prior to sampling the parameters, the measurement of water levels must be taken. 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 relative to a common
datum.
Water level TDS
Fecal coliform bacteria COD
Ammonia nitrogen TOC
TKN pH
Nitrate nitrogen chloride
Total Phosphorus manganese
Copper cadmium
zinc
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) —November only
The effluent stream shall be sampled every November for the parameters listed below.
Volatile Organic Compounds
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)

Dissolved Organic Carbon (0.45 um filter followed by TOC analysis)
Residual Chlorine
b. For Total Organic Carbon (TOC), if concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any down -
gradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the
individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in
the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the
naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC
concentration in the down -gradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as
described above.
c. For Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) sampled in November, use only one of the following
methods:
1) Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 ug/L or less
2) Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
3) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
4) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
5) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater 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 Iess, 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.
d. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified
for those parameters required.
3. Reporting / Documentation:
a. All reports and documentation (GW-1, GW-30, GW-59) shall be mailed to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Updated blank forms (GW-1, GW-30, GW-59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's
website at http:l/gw.chnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
b. For the initial sampling of the well(s), the permittee shall submit a copy of the GW-I Form (Well
Construction Record) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) for each well to the address
listed in the "Reporting / Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements. Initial
Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW-1 form may 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 143-215.6A.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section (address listed in the "Reporting /
Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements), on or before the last working day of the
month following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling analyses required by the
permit conditions must be reported using the most recent GW-59 form along with attached copies of
the laboratory analyses.

d. Within sixty (60) days of completion of [the / all] monitoring well(s), the permittee shall submit two
original copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than 1 100'); however, special provisions may
be granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the following
information:
1) The location and identity of each monitoring well.
2) The location of major components of the waste disposal system..
3) The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
4) The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
5) The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
6) The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
7) The location of Review and Compliance boundaries.
8) 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. Maps and any supporting
documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section as addressed in the "Reporting / Documentation"
above.
The permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted, howeverproduced.
4. Vertical Separation Requirements:
Waste shall not be applied or discharged onto or below the land surface when the vertical separation
between the waste and the seasonal high water table is less than one (1) foot.
5. Applicable Boundaries:
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)(11I). 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).
6. Additional Requirements:
Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
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 pennitting
authority.
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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. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all
sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A to § 143-215.6C for violation
of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. 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 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the subject facility for the
life of the project.
S. 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).
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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 and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 4"' day of April 2006
NORTH ROLINA VIRONMENTAh MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
�i
AAlan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0029475
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Permit No. WQ0029475
April 4, 2006
ENGINEFR'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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