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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0029601_Final Permit_20170403Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY April 3, 2017 MARv1N DEAN BROWN, JR. — PRESIDENT CAROLINA INVESTMENTS, INC. 444 HARRIS CREEK ROAD JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28540 Dear Mr. Brown: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0029601 Southwest Plantation WWTF Reclaimed Water Generation and Non -Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Onslow County In accordance with your permit renewal request received January 3, 2017, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0029601 dated April 3, 2017, to Carolina Investments, Inc. for the continued operation of Phase I, and the construction and operation of Phase II and Phase III of the subject reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on August 1, 2017 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit). This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0029601 issued August 13, 2008, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A and B for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems. Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance dated August 13, 2008: ➢ Old Condition 1.4. —The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities must be connected to an operational publically owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities. ➢ Old Condition II.8.a.iv. — Setback for reclaimed water utilization facilities from impounded public water supplies removed. ➢ Old Condition II.8.a.v. — Setback for reclaimed water utilization facilities from public shallow groundwater supply removed. - `Nnthing Compares _'_ State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6332 Mr. Marvin Dean Brown, Jr. April 3, 2017 Page 2 of 3 ➢ OId Condition 1I.1 O.b. — Requirement for a reduced pressure principle backflow device, air gap separation, or other device approved by the Division of Environmental Health :e Old Condition I1.10.c. —Requirement for an air gap separation to be regularly inspected. i' Attachment A — Removed requirement to sample for Chloride (00940) and Total Dissolved Solids (70300). PIease note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated August 13, 2008: i' Condition II.7.b.iii. — Requires existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water to be taped or otherwise identified Y Condition II.15. — Requires the Permittee to ensure any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary to execute and file with the Onslow County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land. ➢ Condition 111.2. -- Requires the Permittee to maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan with the specified criteria. ➢ Condition III.4. — Requires an operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. ➢ Condition 1119. — Requires the turbidimeter to be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. ➢ Condition 111.18. — Requires the Permittee to develop and implement an education program ➢ Condition 111.19. — Requires the Permittee to provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. :o Condition IV.10. — Requires three copies of all operation and utilization records to be submitted on Form NDAR-1 for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. ➢ Condition IV.I Le. - Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites is required to be reported in the form of a noncompliance notification. ➢ Condition VI.8. — States this permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director. Condition V1.9. — Limits expansion of the permitted facilities under specified conditions. Y PPI 001 -- Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. ➢ PPI 002 — Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. Y PPI 003 — Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. Mr. Marvin Dean Brown, Jr. April 3, 2017 Page 3 of 3 If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Ashley Kabat at (919) 807-6348 or ashley.kabat@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Z�" Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources cc: Onslow County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) Central Files THE S PAGE BLANK NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND NON -CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM 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 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow County FOR THE operation of a 3-phase 250,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive utilization system consisting of the: continued operation of a 50,000 GPD Phase I reclaimed water generation system consisting of. a 15,000 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps and a 45 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 25,5 82 gallon aeration basins served by three 125 CFM blowers; two 4,170 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 7,888 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 25,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 gallon per minute per square foot (GPM/ftZ); a 3,030 gallon clearwell with two 270 GPM backwash pumps; a 3,145 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,600 gallon pump tank with two 100 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 258,357 gallon synthetically - lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the continued operation of a 50,000 GPD Phase I non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of a 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond; a pump station with two 450 GPM irrigation pumps; approximately 50.32 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase II reclaimed water generation system consisting of: a 25,089 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 GPM pumps and a 45 CFM blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 50,000 gallon aeration basins served by three 290 CFM blowers; two 8,340 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 20,290 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 50,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 GPM/ft; a 5,454 gallon clearwelI with two 518 GPM backwash pumps; a 5,744 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; a UV disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,900 gallon pump tank with two 200 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 543,077 gallon synthetically -lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 1 of 11 construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase II non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of. a 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; a 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; a pump station with three 450 GPM irrigation pumps; approximately 10 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase III reclaimed water generation system consisting of: a 25,089 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 GPM pumps and a 45 CFM blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 50,000 gallon aeration basins served by three 290 CFM blowers; two 8,340 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 20,290 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 50,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 GPM/ft2; a 5,454 gallon clearwell with two 518 GPM backwash pumps; a 5,744 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; a UV disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,900 gallon pump tank with two 200 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 543,077 gallon synthetically -lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; and the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase III non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of. a 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; approximately 39.28 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Southwest Plantation WWTF, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 3, 2017, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0029601 issued August 13, 2008 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. SCHEDULES Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of Phases II and III reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, the Permittee 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 Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0116] 2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the newly installed and modified facilities such that an in -place inspection can be made. Notification to the regional supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)] No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on oicial Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 2 of 11 II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a)] 2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [I5A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100] 3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A. [I5A NCAC 02U .0300] 4. Application rates shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [I5A NCAC 02U .0401(g), 02U .0402(m)] 5. The Operational Agreement (attached) 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0115] 6. The reclaimed water irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions III.6. and III.7. of this permit. [I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water 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 reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water. b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water. i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or less. ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted 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. c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 3 of 11 d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non - potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403] 8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems, unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(f)] 9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be Iocated at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(h)] 10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from, a public well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403 (i)] 11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U .04036)] 12. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L.0106. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(III)] 13. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] 14. No wells, excluding Division approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107(d)] 15. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the Onslow County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items: a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)(1); b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance boundary for purposes related to the permit. The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed. [I5A NCAC 02L .0107(f)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 4 of 11 16. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25 ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100 iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100 b. The setbacks for treatment units shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any private or public water supply source: 100 ii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iii. Any property line: 50 c. The setbacks for final effluent storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any private or public water supply source: 100 ii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iii. Any property line: 501 1 Section 22.(c)(2) of Session Law 2013-413 exempts final reclaimed water effluent storage facilities constructed prior to June 18, 2011 from having a setback to property lines. [15A NCAC 02U .0701] III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include the following: a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted; b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the Permittee's control; c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities; d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory agencies. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the Perinittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the previously cited rules. [I5A NCAC 02U .0117] 4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours per day. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0401(e), 02U .0402(i)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 5 of 11 5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. f 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. [15ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [ 15A NCAC 02T A 108(b)(1)] 8. All reclaimed water irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 10. Only reclaimed water generated at Southwest Plantation WWTF (Permit No. WQ0029601) shall be utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1] 11. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(h)] 12. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities and five day upset ponds shall be prohibited. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(f)] 13. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 14. Freeboard in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond 42, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall not be less than two feet at any time. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 15. Gauges to monitor reclaimed water Ievels in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings at inch or tenth of afoot increments. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 16. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment), 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 dikes or embankments. Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 17. All effluent shall be routed to the five day upset ponds should the limit for fecal coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until the problems associated with the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five day upset ponds shall be pumped back to the treatment plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset ponds prior to utilization. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(e)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 6 of I I 18. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)] 19. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501] 20. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802. [15A NCAC 02T .1100, 02U .0802] IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUIRMENTS 1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800] 3. Flow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year; and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include; a. Date of flow measurement device calibration, b. Name of person performing calibration, and c. Percent from true flow. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)] 4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water utilized. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these records shall include the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of reclaimed water utilization; b. Volume of reclaimed water irrigated; c. Site irrigated; d. Length of time site is irrigated; e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings; f. Weather conditions; and g. Maintenance of cover crops. WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 7 of 11 [I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 6. Freeboard (i.e., reclaimed water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond 41, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this record shall include: a. Name of the residuals hauler; b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals; c. Date the residuals were hauled; and d. Volume of residuals removed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site; b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s); c. Date of calibration of turbidimeter; d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply; e. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and f. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(l)] 10. Three copies of all operation and utilization records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IV.6.) shall be submitted on Form NDAR-I for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. (Note: conjunctive use sites do not require NDAR-I submission). Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water utilization activities occurred during the month, monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 8 of I 1 11. 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. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance. b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance with Condition IV.8.f but do not require Regional Office notification. d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with the limitations contained in this permit. e. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization. sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall 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 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1] VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C] 2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 9 of 11 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(n). [G.S. 142-215.1 ] 4. 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 jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)] 5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC 02T .0104] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110] 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A NCAC 02T .0120] 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3)] Permit issued this the 3rd day of April 2017 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION S. ray Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0029601 WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 10 of 11 Permit No. WQ0029601 Reclaimed Water Generation and Non -Conjunctive Utilization System Carolina Investments, Inc. April 3, 2017 Southwest Plantation WWTF Onslow County ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, I,_ , as a duty registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility, hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. ❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly. Provide a brief narrative description of any variations: THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT By U.S. Postal Service: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER By Courier/Special Delivery: 512 N. SALISBURY STREET RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0029601 Version 2.0 ShelI Version 151201 Page 11 of 11 THIS PAGE BLANK ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PPI 001— Phase I Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent Permit Number: WQ0029601 Version: 2.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCs Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 15 Monthly Composite 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 25 Monthly Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 50,000 Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L, 4 6 Monthly Composite 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldaht, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00400 pH su 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Monthly Composite 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 5 10 Monthly Composite 00076 Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter NTU 10 Continuous Recorder WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 3 PPI 002 — Phase II Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS PCs Parameter Description Code p EFFLUENT LIMITS Units of Monthly Monthly Measure Average Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Measurement Sample Frequency Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 15 25 Monthly Monthly Composite Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 I 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 100,000 w Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 4 6 Monthly Composite 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00400 pH su 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Monthly Composite 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 5 10 Monthly Composite 00076 Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter NTU 10 Continuous Recorder WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Attachment A Page 2 of 3 PPI 003 — Phase H Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type 00310 BOD, 5-Day (20 °C) mg/L 10 15 Monthly Composite 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C #/100 mL 14 25 Monthly Grab 50050 Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant GPD 100,000 Continuous Recorder 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/L 4 6 Monthly Composite 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00600 Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Monthly Composite 00400 pH su 5 x Week Grab 00665 Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Monthly Composite 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/L 5 10 Monthly Composite 00076 Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter NTU 10 Continuous Recorder WQ0029601 Version 2,0 Attachment A Page 3 of 3 THIS PAGE BLANK ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES NON -CONJUNCTIVE LAND APPLICATION SITES Carolina Investments, Inc. - Southwest Plantation WWTF Permit Number: WQ0029601 Version: 2.0 IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Field Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Phase 1 Net Acreage Phase 2 Net Acreage Phase 3 Dominant Soil Series Parameter Hourly Rate Yearly Max Units I Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100' 5.80 5.80 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 2 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100* 2.60 2.60 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 3 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100* 12.82 12.82 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 4 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100* 0.67 0.67 TBD Woodington 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 5 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100' 0.84 0.84 TBD Woodington 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 6 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100' 7.35 7.35 TBD Woodington Loamy Fine Sand 01284-Non-Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 7 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77,591100' 1.10 1.10 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 8 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.5911001 1.91 191 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 9 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.705600' -77.591100' 17.23 17.23 TBD Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches 10 CaroIina Investments, Inc. Onslow 34.7056001 -77.591100' 0.00 10.00 10.00 Leon 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.10 36.00 inches Totals 50.32 60.32 99.60 WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Attachment B Page I of I � DIY 1 �` �. � �•-%' ..r1511[�I•�=1r C,+I•.. _ t fy idl _'. I� ' _:F,767Gallon Up2ti P 't O 1. wo : I I 1 I I ' cl STATE Ol~ ?NORTH CaAROLINA COUNTY OF ' ONSLOW 29401 Permit No. WQ003" DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.I (dl) and entered into this September, 2016 12 day of by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and Carolina Investments, Inc. , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER. WITNESSETH: 1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Onslow County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known as Carolina Investments, Inc. (hereinafter the Development). 2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve the Development on said lands. 3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143- 2I5.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal_ System. 4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other improvements and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes, 5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the Declaration, the fUnit Owners' Association .Soutj west Plantation PropeEty Owners Association_,ereinafte:r Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of the Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair. 6. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with Iaw and permit provisions in order to protect the quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties hereto, the COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and small thereafter properly operate and maintain such systems and facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law. 2- The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association until construction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans, and the staff of the Division of Water Resources has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order to change the name of the permit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the permit be reissued to the Association. The request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration. 3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the DEVELOPER's successor. FOR: DEsOF-iMPage 1 of? 4. The DEVELOPER shall .provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and, operated in conformity with Iaw and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element which will receive the highest priority for - expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and local taxes and insurance. S. The DEVELOPER small provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there she 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 funds allocated for the facility and shall be part of the yearly budget. 6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that such special assessments can be made as necessary at any time. 7. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city, town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER shall take such action as is necessary to cause the existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental system, and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easements as the governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater. 8. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for the Association to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the DEVELOPER shall provide in the Association Bylaws that the Association shall not enter into voluntary dissolution without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit. 9. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, Z, 3, 4, S, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of any permit issued by the COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the Disposal System. 10. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County0es) where the Declaration is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of Incorporation of the Association. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSIO 21�4 �� r i S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director; Division of Water Resources 41-r 17 {Date) _ Carolina investments, Inc. Name of DEVELOPER (Signature) — lewlWv &4 -htffV&rt- Dean Brown, Jr. President Print Name and Title (Date) A. ,.agi2of?