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November 9, 2007
SHANNON LETTS — REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP
2001 SE 10T` STREET
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS 72716-0550
Dear Ms. Letts:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031526
Wal-Mart Supercenter Store 44573
Wastewater Treatment, Irrigation &
Reclaimed Utilization System
Carteret County
In accordance with your minor modification request received November 6, 2007, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0031526, dated November 9, 2007, to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP for
the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment, irrigation and reclaimed water
utilization facilities. This modification request is to add an upgradient well to the groundwater
monitoring program, and to notify the Permittee they may petition the Division to remove the required
groundwater monitoring from the permit after sufficient monitoring data has been obtained (Conditions
IV.14. and IV.15).
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2012, 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.
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 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 Nathaniel Thornburg at
(919) 715-6160 or nathaniel.thornburg@ncmail.net.
Sincere
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Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT, IRRIGATION AND 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
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Carteret County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 14,400 gallon per day (GPD) facility consisting of:
a wastewater treatment plant with: a manually cleaned bar screen with 2-inch spacings; an influent pump
station with two (2) submersible centrifugal pumps rated at 100 gallons per minute (GPM) and
audible/visual high water alarms; a fine screen with 2 millimeter (mm) spacings; two (2) interconnected
flow equalization tanks with a cumulative volume of 15,000 gallons, two (2) 5 horsepower (lap) mixers,
two (2) progressive cavity influent feed pumps rated at 11 GPM, and a 55 gallon sodium hydroxide pH
adjustment feed system with two (2) dosing pumps; an influent flowmeter; a 1,200 gallon dissolved air
floatation unit with an oil skimmer and 2 hp fine bubble miner; a flow splitter box; two (2) 3,780 gallon
anoxic basins with two (2) 3 hp mixers, two (2) 11 GPM submersible centrifugal pumps and a phosphorus
coagulant system with an alum dosing pump; two (2) 4,990 gallon aeration basins with two (2) 3 hp
mixers; two (2) 2,443 gallon membrane bioreactor basins with a sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) cleaning
system with one chemical feed pump, and two (2) 11 GPM centrifugal permeate pumps; three (3) process
blowers each rated at 150 cubic feet per minute (CFM) providing aeration to the two (2) aeration basins
and two (2) membrane bioreactor basins; a permeate flowmeter; a 13,000 gallon aerated membrane
sludge thickener basin with a 5 hp mixer, two (2) 11 GPM progressive cavity thickening basin permeate
pumps; two (2) 27 CFM blowers providing aeration to the membrane thickener basin; a static mixer; a
NaOCI disinfection system with two (2) disinfection supply pumps; an auxiliary standby generator; a
turbidimeter;
a wastewater irrigation system with: a 122,000 gallon above ground steel storage tank providing both five
(5) days of wet weather storage and the required water for the fire suppression system; wastewater
irrigation with two (2) 68 GPM irrigation field dosing pumps; two (2) irrigation fields totaling four (4)
zones consisting of 2.85 acres of wetted area; a precipitation/soil moisture sensor; and
a reclaimed utilization system with: reclaimed distribution lines; a fire sprinkler system providing fire
suppression; and a secondary reclaimed water plumbing system providing reclaimed water for the Wal-
Mart restroom toilets and urinals;
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to serve Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #4573 and two out parcels (i.e., bank and future restaurant), with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 17, 2007, and
subsequent additional information received by the Division of Water Quality (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 May 31, 2012, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
Prior to operation of the subject facility, the Permittee shall submit a reclaimed water operation,
maintenance and education manual to the Division for review. At a minimum, this manual shall
provide the following information:
a. Details and location/frequency of bilingual signs for the public's notification regarding the use of
non- potable reclaimed water in the urinals and toilets,
b. Education materials to be provided to all new employees at Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #4573
regarding the use of non -potable reclaimed water in urinals, toilets and fire suppression system.
c. Training and certification program for all personnel who maintain the reclaimed water utilization
system for the urinals, toilets and fire suppression system. This program shall be for all
maintenance personnel, whether the Permittee directly employs or contracts the maintenance
personnel. At a minimum, this program shall include:
i. Reclaimed water description and safety
ii. Approved and disapproved uses of reclaimed water,
iii. Procedures for spill prevention, countermeasures and control, as well as notification
requirements,
iv. Personal safety and hygiene issues,
v. Clearly list all maintenance and operation procedures for the reclaimed plumbing system, and
vi. Provide a means for verifying that the maintenance personnel have demonstrated their
understanding.
This manual shall be submitted to the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, 1636
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification (see
attached form) 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 including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to
be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction a roved under the same e=t and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Aquifer Protection Section,
Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
3. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, shall be notified at least forty-
eighht (48) hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) 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.
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4. Monitoring wells MW-1 and MW-2, as well as piezometers PZ-1, PZ-2, PZ-3, PZ-4 and PZ-5 shall
be approved by the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215 prior to
installation and installed prior to beginning waste disposal operations. The regional office shall be
notified at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to (excluding weekends and holidays) the construction of
any monitoring well. Such notification to the regional Aquifer Protection 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. The wells shall be constructed such that the water level in the wells is never above or
below the screened (open) portion of the wells at any time during the year and in accordance with
15A NCAC 02C .0108. The general location and name of the wells and piezometers are marked on
Figures 2A and 2B. See also well construction form submittal requirements in Section IV. of this
permit.
5. Within sixty (60) days of completion of the monitoring wells, 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.
d. The Iocation and identity of the monitoring wells.
e. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
f. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
g. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
h. The elevation of the top of the well casings (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
i. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
j. The location of review and compliance boundaries.
k. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. The maps and
any supporting documentation shall be sent to the N.C. Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection
Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636. The permittee is responsible for the
geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced.
6. Prior to operation of the subject facilities, the monitoring well within irrigation area #1 and the two
monitoring wells within irrigation area #2 shall be permanently abandoned. Within thirty (30) days of
abandonment, a Well Abandonment Record (GW-30 form) that lists this permit number and the
appropriate monitoring well identification number shall be completed for each well abandoned and
mailed to N.C. Division.of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636. The well(s) must be abandoned by a North Carolina Certified Well
Contractor according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 02C .0113) and
local county rules.
7. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the above ground steel wet weather storage tank, shall
be installed prior to operation.
No later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal
of this permit on official Division form(s). Upon receipt of the request, the Division 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. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
9. The subject wastewater treatment, disposal and utilization facilities shall be connected to an
operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the
subject facilities, if the subject wastewater treatment, disposal or utilization facilities are in
noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this non -discharge permit or the governing statutes
or regulations. Prior to the initiation of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be
received from this Division.
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II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The wastewater irrigation and reclaimed utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of
groundwater or surface water standards. 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, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment, disposal and utilization facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee. of the responsibility for damages to ground
or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water
Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
4. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
6. The COMPLIANCE and REVIEW BOUNDARIES for the wastewater irrigation areas are established
at the irrigation area boundaries per 15A NCAC 2T .0506(c). Any exceedance of standards at the
Compliance or Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
7. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that
affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary.
8. in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, other than monitoring wells, shall be
constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided by 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g).
9. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for Irrigation sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership:
ii. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the permittee:
iii. Any private or public water supply source:
iv. Surface waters:
v. Groundwater lowering ditches:
vi. Surface water diversions:
vii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
viii.Any property line:
ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height:
x. Any water line from a disposal system:
xi. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems:
xii. Any swimming pool:
xiii.Public right of way:
xiv.Nitrification field:
xv. Any building foundation or basement:
100
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b. The setbacks for Treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Any property line: 50
10. 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
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.
11. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program for the Wal-Mart
Supercenter # 4573 and all associated facilities that shall have the following minimum requirements:
a. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water
systems.
b. A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an approved air gap separation, or other device
approved by the Division of Environmental Health shall be installed at the potable water service
connection to the use area where both reclaimed water and potable water are supplied to a
reclaimed water use area. The installation of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device shall allow proper testing.
c. An air gap separation, approved and regularly inspected by the Permittee shall be provided
between the potable water and reclaimed water systems where potable water is used to
supplement a reclaimed water system.
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located 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 I SC,
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13. 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 no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
14. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance
with Rule .0305 of Subchapter 02T.
15. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission
is incorporated in the following subparts of this condition. Noncompliance with the terms of this
condition 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.
a, The Permittee shall provide a statement of disclosure that will be made to the out -parcel users of
the system at time of sale regarding the Permittee's obligation to provide service at no charge,
including no tap on fee, and no service fee for collection, treatment and disposal of the
wastewater, and not to abandon service to the out -parcels without prior approval from the
Environmental Management Commission.
b. If the Permittee ceases operation of its store on this site, the collection, treatment and disposal of
the wastewater shall not be discontinued to the out -parcels without prior approval from the
Environmental Management Commission.
c. If the Permittee wishes to cease collection, treatment and disposal of the wastewater from the out -
parcels, the Permittee shall transfer permit ownership to a Property Owners Association or a duly
authorized Privately -Owned Public Utility.
16. The disposal system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor that shall indicate when
wastewater application to the irrigation fields is not appropriate in accordance with Condition 111. 4.
and 111. 5. of this permit.
17. A usable green area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The green area shall have the
capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the
loading rates (i.e., 2,500 fe per 1,000 GPD capacity) of the green area_ A "green area", as defined in
15A NCAC 02H .0404 (g)(7), is an area suitable for waste disposal, either in its natural state or which
has been modified by planting a vegetative cover of grasses or low growing shrubbery.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0507 and .0913 including operational functions,
maintenance schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment, irrigation and utilization 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 08G .0200. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 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 such that crop health is optimized, allows
for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater ponding or runoff from the irrigation field.
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5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
6. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once per year. Records of the
calibration must be maintained for five years.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #4573 and its two out -parcels
shall be irrigated onto the irrigation area.
8. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times capable
of powering all essential treatment units, except during normal maintenance activities. If a generator
is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power
source.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled.
11. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0508.
12. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
13. Freeboard in the above ground steel wet weather storage tank shall not be less than two feet at any
time.
14. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the above ground steel wet weather storage tank, shall
be provided. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum
liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume and the minimum liquid level at the
bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of
the liner when installing the gauge.
15. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its employees of the use of reclaimed water
and that the reclaimed water is not intended for drinking or consumption in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02T .0910(b)(1). Please see Condition L La.
16. The Permittee shall develop and maintain an education program for its employees and appropriate
contracted personnel (i.e., plumbers, etc.) about the use of reclaimed water in the Wal-Mart
Supercenter Store #4573 in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0910(b)(4). Please see Condition I.1.b.
17. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a training and certification program for all personnel who
may maintain the fire suppression system, urinals and/or toilets. This program shall meet the
requirements in Condition I.l.c.
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory
certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
3. Flow through the treatment 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 consistent with
approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of 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:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Perinittec at the frequencies and
location for the parameters specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater irrigation and utilization shall maintain adequate
records. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. Field irrigated,
d. Length of time field is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f: Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B for each field,
g. Weather conditions,
h. Maintenance of cover crops, and
i. Estimated monthly amount of reclaimed water utilized from toilet/urinal flushing and fire
suppression.
6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the overflow pipe) in the above ground steel wet weather storage tank
shall be recorded weekly.
7. Monitoring wells shall be sampled after construction and within 3 months prior to initiating waste
disposal operations. Monitoring wells shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for the
parameters specified in Attachment C. All mapping, well construction forms, well abandonment
forms, and monitoring data shall refer to the permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in
Attachment C and Figure 2A.
For the initial sampling of the wells as specified elsewhere in the permit, the permittee shall submit a
copy of the GW-1 Form (Well Construction Record) that lists this permit number and the appropriate
monitoring well identification number with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) for that well.
Initial Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW-1 form are incomplete
and may be returned to the permittee without being processed.
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9. Two (2) copies of the results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Farm GW-59
(Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form), along with attached copies of
laboratory analyses, by the Division of Water Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month. Form GW-59 shall include the number of this permit and the
appropriate well identification number. One Form GW-59a certification form shall be provided for
each set of sampling results submitted.
10. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions 1V. 3. and IV. 4.1 on Form NDMR
for each PPI and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IV.
5. and IV. 6.1 on Form NDAR-1 for every field shall be submitted on or before the last day of the
following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still
required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Water Quality
Information. Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
11. An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity
Manganese
Potassium
Calcium
Percent Humic Matter
Sodium
Copper
PH
Zinc
Magnesium
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
12. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a record keeping program for the maintenance of and
volume distributed by the permitted reclaimed water utilization system in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02T .0910(b)(5). Records shall be maintained on file for a minimum of five years.
13. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine inspection program for the reclaimed water
utilization system in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0910(b)(6). inspection results shall be
maintained on file for a minimum of five years.
14. An analytical value for chlorides from the downgradient well (MW-1) above the groundwater
standard in 15A NCAC 02L .0202(g) will not be considered a violation of the groundwater standard if
the value is less than the analytical value for chlorides in the upgradient well(MW-2) pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02L .0202(b)(3).
15. The Permittee shall monitor wells MW-1 and MW-2 for the parameters and frequencies stipulated in
Condition IV.7. and Attachment C. Given sufficient monitoring well data (i.e., not less than 3 years
of data collected since the wastewater treatment facilities have been in operation), the Permittee may
request that the Division reevaluate the need for groundwater monitoring wells at the Wal-Mart Cedar
Point wastewater treatment facility in accordance with any statutes, rules and Division policies.
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16. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
796-7215, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances including ponding in the irrigation fields or runoff
from the irrigation fields.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent
limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any field.
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment, disposal and utilization
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 five years from the date of the
inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
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 wastewater
treatment, disposal facilities and utilization system 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.
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VT. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
and I or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in
this permit,
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 government agencies (local, state,
and federal) that have jurisdiction. 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, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
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 on official Division form(s),
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. The
Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein.
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.
8. The Permittee must pay the annual fee within thirty (30)
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
Pem-iit issued this the 9" day of November 2007
NORTH
days after being billed by the Division..
to initiate action to revoke this permit
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031526
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Permit No. WQ0031526
November 9, 2007
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
L , 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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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001— WWTF Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0031526 Version: 1.1
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) — 00310
10
mg/1
15
mg/1
2 x Month
Composite
Chloride (as Cl) — 00940
3 x Year t
Grab
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5C — 3I616
14
#/100 ml
25
#/100 ml
2 x Month
Grab
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment PIant — 50050
14,400
gpd
Continuous
Recording
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) — 00610
4
mg/1
6
mg/l
2 x Month
Composite
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) — 00625
2 x Month
Composite
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) — 00620
10
mg/l
2 x Month
Composite
Nitrogen, Nitrite Total (as N) — 00615
2 x Month
Composite
pH — 00400
i
6-9
S.U.
Daily (5 x week)
Grab
Solids, Total Dissolved — 70300
3 x Year t
Grab
Solids, Total Suspended — 00530
5
mg/l
10
m,g/l
2 x Month
Composite
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter — 00076
10
ntu
Continuous
Recording
1. 3 x Year tnvnitoring shall be conducted in March, July & November.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
Wal-Mart ,Stores East, LP — Wal-Mart Superceaater Store #4573
Permit Number: WQ0031526 Version: 1.1
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
parameter
Rate
Yearly
Max
Units
I
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Carteret
340 41' 20"
-77D 04' 26"
1.54
Seabrook
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
021
89.96
Inches
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
263
lbs/ac/yr
2
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Carteret
34041' 27"
-770 04' 17"
1.31
Leon
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.21
43.16
Inches
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
142
lbs/ac/yr
Total
2.85
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ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS
Piezometers: PZ-1, PZ-2, PZ-3, PZ-4 & PZ-5
Permit Number: WQ0031526 Version: 1.1
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
AlONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - Parameter Code
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
Water level, distance from measuring point - 82546
3 x Year
Calculated
1, 2, 3
1. 3 x Year monitoring shall be conducted in March, July & November.
2. The depth to water in each piezometer shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing.
3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all piezometers shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each piezometer. The measuring
points (top of casing) of all piezometers shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
Monitoring Wells: MW-1 & MW-2
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - Parameter Code
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) — 00680
mg/l
3 x Year
Grab
1,6
Chloride (as Cl) —00940
250
mg/l
3 x Year
Grab
1, 8
Coliforrn, Fecal MF — 31616
#/100ml
3 x Year
Grab
1
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) — 00610
mg/l
3 x Year
Grab
I
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) — 00620
10
rng/l
3 x Year
Grab
1
pH — 00400
6.5-8.5
S.U.
3 x Year
Grab
1,2
Phosphorus, Total (as P) — 00665
mg/l
3 x Year
Grab
1
Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg C -- 70300
500
mg/l
3 x Year
Grab
I
Volatile Organic Compounds (GC/MS) — 78732
mg/l
Annual
Grab
1, 4, 5
Water level, distance from measuring point — 82546
ft
3 x Year
Calculated
1, 2, 3
1 _ 3 x Year monitoring shalt be conducted in March, July & November; Annual monitoring shall be conducted every November.
2. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measurement
of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top
of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
WQ0031526 Version 1.1 Attachment C Page 1 of 1
4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In November only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
b. Standard Method 621 OD, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
C. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 lrg/L or less
C. Another method with prior approval by the Aquifer Protection Section Chief
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
a. A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
b. The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VII1 of Standard Method 6230D.
c. The method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 µg/L or less that trust be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents
detected above the MDL but below the PQL of 0.5 µg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
5. If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Wilmington Regional Office Aquifer Protection Supervisor, telephone
number (828) 296-4500, must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
6_ If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/I are detected in any downgradient 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 exceedanees of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described
above.
7. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure 2A and this attachment.
8. An analytical value for chlorides from the downgradient well (MW-1) above the groundwater standard in 15A NCAC 02L .0202(g) will not be considered a violation of the groundwater
standard if the value is less than the analytical value for chlorides in the upgradient well (MW-2) pursuant to 15A NCAC 02L .0202(b)(3).
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