WQ0029699_Final Permit_20080418

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Nortlt Carol ina Dep m ment of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
April 18, 2008
Mr. H. Dale Crisp
Director of Public Utilities
City of Raleigh
PO Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Subject: Permit No. WQ0029699
City of Raleigh - Garner Service Area
Reclaimed Water Line Extension
Wake County
Dear Mr. Crisp:
In accordance with your engineer's final certification for the subject reclaimed water line received
March 11, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number WQ0029699, dated April 18, 2008, to City of
Raleigh for the operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the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. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Matthew Fleahman at (919)
715-6173.
Sincerel
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Mr. Kevin F. Carter, P. E., Kimley-Horn and Associates, P. O. Box 33068, Raleigh, NC 27636-3068
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NORTH CAROLIN A
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATI ON PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Raleigh
Wake County
FOR THE
operation of a reclaimed water utilization system extension consisting of 2,687 linear feet of 16-inch force
main, and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances to serve The City of Raleigh - Garner Service
Area with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the final engineer's certification
received March 11, 2008and 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:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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, such as the construction of additional or replacement
reclaimed distribution facilities.
2. This permit shall become revocable unless the reclaimed distribution facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum. Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.

4. The reclaimed distribution facilities shall be proper] � maintained and operated at all times:
a. The reclaimed system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A
NCAC' 2L .0200 or the surface water standards m 15A NCAC 213 .0200.
b. A map of the reclaimed system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
e. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
f. Bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A
NCAC 213.0506(a).
5. The reclaimed water distributed by this system shall be treated in the City of Raleigh (NC0029033)
prior to being irrigated.
6. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of
Water Quality accompanied by 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.
Construction of the reclaimed water distribution system shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt
service by the neither existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of reclaimed
water to the surface waters of the State.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the reclaimed distribution facilities.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A
through § 143-215.6C.
10. 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., locaI, state,
and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 211.0500.
11. 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 that may be required
by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed distribution
facilities.
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12. the Permittee shall provide the following items for the reclair11eLl water system:
a. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
b. Three t'cet of cover (minimum) over the force main or tbC rise 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-1 waters or Class I or Class H
impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
(v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-1), B, SA, QRW, HQW, or SB [from normal high
water (or tide elevation)] 50 feet
(vi) Any other stream, lake or impoundment 10 feet
(vii) Any building foundation 5 feet
(viii) Any basement 10 feet
(ix) Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet
(x) Drainage systems
(1) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(II) 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.
13. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Pennittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
17. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Perrni.ttee to insure proper operation of
the subject facilities.
18. 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.

19. 1 he Permittee or his designee shall operate the reclaimed distribution system to prevent malfunctions
and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause oi- lead to the release of reclaimed
water to the environment, a threat to human health. or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
i rtspection 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
he 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 permitting authority.
20. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization
facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall he 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.
h. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped,
or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone
522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER —
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and
repeated every three feet or less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at Ieast 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.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee 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 render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or
breakage, etc.
b. Any failure of a distribution line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
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.
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Pemii I issued this the 18" day of April, 2008
NOKTH CA OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-/—Colecn H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0029699