WQ0031670_Final Permit_20070904

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��Q A� Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
1-- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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© C Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
September 4, 2007
MR. Ln Cox.
COX FAMILY PROPER'fIE+S
1620 BP, ASSFIELD ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27614-9445
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031670
High Rate Infiltration Application
Southeastern Wastewater Treatment Plant
High Rate infiltration Basin and Groundwater
Lowering Pump System
Pamlico County
Dear Mr. Cox:
In accordance with your permit application request received April 9, 2007, and subsequent
additional information received July 17, and August 22, 2007 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0031670, dated September 4, 2007, to Cox Family Properties for the construction and continued
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and high -rate infiltration facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 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. In addition,
please note the following conditions:
1.1. — Requirements for existing ditches within applicable setback distances.
1.4. — Installation of water -level gages.
L6. — Interim coastal facility connection requirement.
IIA, IVA, & Attachment A — Effluent limits and sampling requirements. Sampling of
groundwater (GW) lowing system effluent was determined to be representative of GW quality
in lieu of requiring the installation of monitoring wells.
111.4. — Interim Coastal Facility automatic power requirement.
111.9 & 10. — Minimum freeboard requirements.
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.
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Jon Risgaard at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Si c e ,
-*ttColeen H. Sullins
cc: Pamlico County Health Department
Edwin Andrews, P.O. Box 30653, Raleigh. NC 27622
McKim and Creed, 104 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
HIGH -RATE INFILTRATION 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
Southeastern Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pamlico County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of a 80,000 gallon per day (GPD) high -rate infiltration treatment
and disposal facility consisting of:
Two (2) 21,444-gallons precast concrete flow equalization chambers,
One (1) 1,297-gallon precast flow equalization wetwell,
Two (2) Myers flow EW wetwell pumps providing 222 gpm at 23' TDH,
One (1) 10,722-gallon post equalization holding basin),
One (1) 1,297 gallons post EQ wetwell,
Four (4) ReCip Cells providing 40,424 gallons of effective volume,
Sixteen (16) reciprocating pumps in the ReCip Cells providing 294 gpm at I F TDH
Two (2) pumps proving flow to the filters and UV disinfection at 137 gpm at 50.5' TDH
Four (4) ArkaI Spin-Klin 100-micron roughing filters,
Eight (8) Arkal Spin-Klin 20 micron polishing filters,
Two (2) Siemens SUN-4L-AM300-MW ultraviolet disinfections units with 4 lamps per unit,
One (1) continuously reading turbidity meter,
One (1) effluent flow meter,
One (1) 403,622 effective gallon 5-day upset basin,
Two (2) upset pond pumps providing 294 gpm at 41' TDH
One (1) 2.14-acre infiltration basin with a loading rate of 0.86 gpd/fe'
1,890 linear feet of 6-inch perforated PVC groundwater lowering drain pipe
Two (2) infiltration basin dewatering wetwell pumps providing 555 gpm at 10' TDH,
615 linear feet of 4-inch SCH 80 PVC reclaimed water main pipe from the dewater pumps to the lake,
One (1) infiltration basin to pneumatic tank pump providing 25 gpm at 10' TDH
to serve 222 3-bedroom homes and 225 slip marina within the Cox Family Properties, with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 9, 2007, and subsequent
additional information received July 17, and August 22, 2007 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.
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2012, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring, and other on -going activities]
1. Prior to operation of the permitted wastewater treatment facility all ditches within 50 feet of the
infiltration basin shall be removed, and all ditches within 500 feet of the infiltration basin ox treatment
facility shall either be removed or indicated in the as -built plans and submitted to the Division along
with the certification required in Condition 1.2. of this permit.
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 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 Aquifer Protection Section,
Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
3, The Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone] shall be notified at least 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 Aquifer Protection Section 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.
4. Water -level gauges in accordance to condition III. I I shall be installed prior to operation.
5. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. 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. The permittee shall submit a copy of the declarations and bylaws that documents
compliance with the attached Operational Agreement in accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0115.
6. The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to a Division approved,
operational wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities, if
the subject wastewater treatment or disposal 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.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The high -rate infiltration 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 high -rate infiltration 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
and disposal 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.
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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 rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
6. The compliance boundary for the disposal system is specified by rules in 15A NCAC 02L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. This disposal system was individually permitted on or
after December 30, 1983; therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from
the waste disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is
subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement
actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
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. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure that any landowner
who owns land within the compliance boundary, but who is not the permittee, shall execute and file
with the Register of Deeds in the county in which the land is located an easement running with the
land that contains 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.
10. The review boundary is established around the disposal systems midway between the compliance
boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the review
boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
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11. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for high -rate infiltration sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i.
Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate
1001,
ownership:
ii.
Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the
50 a
permittee:
iiL
Any private or public water supply source:
100
iv,
Surface waters ():
10011
v.
Groundwater lowering ditches:
1001
vi.
Surface water diversions:
50
vii.
Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
viii.Any
property line:
50 a
ix.
Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical
100
height:
x. Any water line from a disposal system:
10
xi. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems:
100 b
xii. Any swimming pool:
100
xiii.Public right of way:
50
xiv. Nitrification field:
20
xv. Any building foundation or basement:
15
xvi. Impounded public water supplies:
500
xvii. Public shallow groundwater supply:
500
a setback established by Policy for Alternative Setbacks to Property Lines and Habitable Residences
(October 27, 2006)
n setback established according to 15A NCAC 02T .0706(b)
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
12. The Operational Agreement (see 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.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE_ REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 4
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0707 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
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2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and high -rate infiltration facilities by the Water
Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Pernzittec 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. No type of wastewater other than that from Southeastern WWTF shall be disposed onto the high -rate
infiltration area.
4. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times capable
of powering all essential treatment units. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it
shall be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source.
5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
6. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled by providing a fence with a locked gate
surrounding the treatment facility, and by posting easily viewable signs where appropriate to warn the
public of dangers associated with the site.
7. 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 .0708.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. Freeboard in the infiltration basin shall not be less than 6.5 feet at any time. Freeboard elevation is
based on maximum water level modeling results and maintaining setback distance to the groundwater
lowering ditches.
10. Freeboard in the 5-day basin shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
11. Waste -level gauges, to monitor waste levels in the infiltration basin and 5-day upset pond, shall be
provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum
liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of
the temporary liquid storage volume, and the lowest point on top of the darn elevations. Caution must
be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge in the 5-day upset pond.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(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 basin dikes or embankments.
Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
13. All wastewater shall be routed to the 5-day holding pond should the limit for fecal coliform (daily
maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be
exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the treatment capability of the wastewater
treatment plant have been corrected, The wastewater in the 5-day holding pond shall be pumped back
to the treatment plant for re -treatment or treated in the 5-day pond prior to discharge.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
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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 Permittee at the frequency(ies) and
location(s) for the parameter(s) specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of high -rate infiltration,
b. Volume of wastewater infiltrated,
c. Field infiltrated,
d. Length of time field is infiltrated,
e. Loading rates to each infiltration site listed in Attachment B
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B for each field,
g. Weather conditions, and
6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the infiltration
lagoon and 5-day upset pond shall be recorded weekly.
Three copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IV.4.1 on Form NDMR. for
each point prior to irrigation (PPI) and three copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified
in Conditions IV.5.1 on Form NDAR-2 for every infiltration area 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
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8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
946-6481, 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 high -rate infiltration area or
runoff from the high -rate infiltration areas.
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 infiltration area.
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 [phone], [phone], 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 and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration., operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. 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.
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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 / 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.
5. 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 forms,
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.
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 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit pursuant to
15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
Permit issued this the 4t' of September 2007
NORTH C OLINA E ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
oleen H. SuIlins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031670
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Permit No. WQ0031670
September 4, 2007
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Perxnittee 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 Permit Number: WQ0031670
PPI 001— WWTP Effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter - 00076
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 00310
Chloride (as Cl) - 00940
Solids, Total Suspended - 00530
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610
Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 00665
Nitrogen, Total (as N) - 00600
Solids, Total Dissolved - 70295 - Summer
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
PH - 00400
Monthly Average' Weekly Average
10 mg/l
10 mg/l
5 mg/l
4 mg/l
3 mg/1
7 mg/l
14 mpn/100ml
80,000 gpd
6.0 — 9.0 s.u.
Daily Maximum
10. ntu
15. mg/l
10. mg/l
6. mg/l
25. mpn/100m1
Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
6 Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
° Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
d 3 X year sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Version: 1.0
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Measurement Sample
Frequency Type
Continuous
2 X month
2 X month
3 X year
2 X month
2 X month
2 X month
2 X month
3 X year
2 X month
Continuous
2 X month
Continuous
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Recorder
Grab
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit Number: WQ0031670 Version: 1.0
PPI — GW-1— Infiltration Pond — Groundwater Lowering System Discharge'
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Description -- PCS Code
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 00665 - Summer
Solids, Total Dissolved - 70295 - Summer
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620 - Summer
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) - 00680 - Summer
Chloride (as Cl) - 00940 - Summer
Volatile Compounds, (GC/MS) - 78732
Nitrogen, Total (as N) - 00600 - Summer
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
PH - 00400
EFFLUENT LIMITS
Monthly Average'
gpd
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
gpd
b #/100ml
S.U.
r
Weekly Average Daily Maximum
gpd
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
gpd
#/100m1
S.U.
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Sample
Frequency
Type
Continuous
Continuous
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
Annually
Grab
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
3 X year
Grab
'Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
b Monthly average for fecal coliformn shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the reporting period.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
d 3 X year sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
'The discharge from the groundwater lowering system shall be sampled at a point prior to discharge at the empty valve box off of the infiltration basin dewatering
pump station discharge line.
rThe discharge pH shall not be less than 6.5 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0031670 Version: 1.0
PERMITTEE — FACILITY
INFILTRATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field/Basin Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Dominant Parameter Rate YMax Units
Basin Acrea a Soil Series
1 Cox Family Properties Pamlico 35°00'48" 01284 _Application Surface 76°42'46" 2.14 lrrigaApplication
0.86 gpolsf
on
Total 2.14
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Lee Cox, Owner, 919.848.4229
McLim & Creed, Engineer-, 910.323.3400

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Permit No. ( UQ3 k L 7 0
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this day of
, by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of t e State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and
c�mr ro e - Z-G , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do
business in the tate of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER.
WITNESSETH:
1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in TA vv�, J IIc o T County, upon
which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known
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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-
215.1 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 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 (unit Owners' Association) A a (hereinafter
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 law 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:
The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and
specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and shall 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 Quality 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.
FORM: DEV 09-06 PsaP i 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 law 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 shall 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 shall be funds readily available to
repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance
expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the common
expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance 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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 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,
14. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) 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 COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
(Date)
Name of DEVELO ER
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(Signature)
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Print Name and Title
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(Date)

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAME OF FACILITY:
COUNTY:
CONTACT PERSON: - _ TELEPHONE: 101) -
PERMIT NO: W R 00 i �-? O Check One: NC WQ _ 2< _ HEALTH DP
ORC: - TELEPHONE: ( _
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: . O MGD BNR? YES y NO
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
SPRAY IRRIGATION c SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION
PHYSICAL/CHEN HCAL GRADE I
GRADE II
RATED BY: it I a� Ka r -- REGION: WaQ DATE: ia- - 0
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: LZa) q �-: 3 91]_ EXT:

Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tanklsand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade II Biological WKS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
less than. or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (rpgd)
j�- - Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
* Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth
process as required by the -facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system: 3
Based on population served:
� < 1,500. or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV

Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal -of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grad h sicall/Chemicak Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyical/chemical process to enhance an
activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
and/or are required to have a certified operator under 1.5A NCAC 18A.1961_ ***
***Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to addional classification.

Definitions
Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly
biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and
bacteria.
Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting
exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater.
Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping
stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution
control system-
Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids
process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of
electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and
filtration as a means of treatment.
Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable
membranes to separate and treat wastewater. -
Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove
pollutants from wastewater.
Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or
disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37.
Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions. nitions.