WQ0031857_Final Permit_20130705

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
July 5, 2013
STEVEN H. FOSTER --TOWN MANAGER
TowN OF OAK ISLAND
4601 EAST OAK ISLAND DRIVE
OAK ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA 28465-7608
Dear Mr. Foster:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
SCANNED
DATE: =1 1I—
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031857
Oak Island Satellite Water
Reclamation Facility
Reclaimed Water Generation,
Conjunctive Utilization and
Bulk Distribution System
Brunswick County
In accordance with your permit major modification request received February 8, 2013, and
Ngww subsequent additional information received May 20, 2013, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0031857 dated July 5, 2013, to the Town of Oak Island for the construction and operation of the
newly permitted conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities, as well as the continued operation of
the existing reclaimed water generation, conjunctive utilization and bulk distribution facilities.
Modifications to the subject permit are as follows-
➢ Addition of approximately 55.5 acres of conjunctive reclaimed water utilization at the Oak
Island Golf Club, as well as a booster pump station and an elevated reclaimed water storage
tank.
➢ Please note that the permit's format has been updated to be consistent with the most current
reclaimed water permit template, and rule references have been updated pursuant to the new
I SA NCAC 02U rules that became effective July 18, 2011.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2016, shall void Permit
No. WQ0031857 issued February 22, 2011, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A,
B and D for they may differ from the previous pennit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems.
For your convenience, a customized electronic copy of your facility's NDMR reporting form is
available for download at- htip://portal.iicdenr.orghveblwqlaps/lau/reporting.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Saiisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 O11e
Phone: 9IM07-64641 FAX: [phone] No1-thCarolina
Internet: www.ncwalerpaalityorQ Natr, f��lly
An Equal Opportunity l Affnmalive Acton Employer !�l L

Mr. Steven H. Foster
July 5, 2013
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Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance:
➢ Condition 11.6. — This condition requires that the utilization system at the Oak Island Golf
Club be connected to a rain or moisture sensor.
➢ Condition IIIA. -- This condition requires that a certified operator certified of a grade
equivalent or greater than the facility classification be on call 24 hours per day.
➢ Condition III.9. — This condition requires that the Permittee install an automatically activated
standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated wastewater from entering
the storage, distribution, or utilization system.
➢ Condition III.17. —This condition requires that reclaimed water used for activities other than
land application not be used in a manner that causes exposure to aerosols.
➢ Condition I11.18. — This condition requires that reclaimed water not be used for swimming
pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses.
➢ Condition 11I.19. —This condition requires that reclaimed water not be used for direct reuse as
a potable water supply.
➢ Condition N.5. — This condition replaces the need for the Permittee to submit NDAR-3
forms for distributed reclaimed water. These values shall now be reported on the NDMR
form using the new WQO1 parameter code (see Attachment A).
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the f6rm of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone] or
nathaniel.thomburg&cdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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mas A. Reeder
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
G. Robert Graham, PE — GFBA, PA
Beth Buffington, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File WQ0031857
Notebook File WQ0031857

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION, CONJUNCTIVE UTILIZATION AND BULK
DISTRIBUTION 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
Town of Oak Island
Brunswick County
FOR THE
operation of a 400,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation, conjunctive utilization and bulk
distribution system consisting of the:
construction and operation of a conjunctive utilization consisting of a booster pump station with three
1,200 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps and a flow meter; a 107,128 gallon reclaimed water elevated
storage tank; approximately 55.5 acres of irrigation area and a hydraulically isolated decorative pond at
the Oak Island Golf Club; and all piping, valves, and appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a reclaimed water generation system consisting of: an influent pump station with
dual 300 GPM submersible pumps; a fine screen; two 10,500 gallon anoxic tanks with two 2.3
horsepower (hp) submersible mixers; two 42,000 gallon aeration tanks each with a fine bubble diffuser
system and served by two 289 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blowers and two 105 GPM wasting pumps;
two 5,420 gallon membrane tanks each with one 265 CFM air scour blower and one 417 GPM membrane
feed pump; three racks of membrane modules with 16 modules per rack; a chemical metering system for
membrane cleaning; two 150 GPM filtrate pumps with dual in -line turbidity meters; a sodium
hypochlorite disinfection system with two chlorine metering pumps; one 131,000 gallon effluent storage
tank; an effluent pump station with dual 300 GPM effluent pumps; one 75,000 gallon elevated storage
and distribution tank; 2,200 feet of 4-inch PVC sludge force main; approximately 8,500 linear feet of 8-
inch PVC reclaimed pipeline; an automatic sampler, a chlorine analyzer; an effluent flow meter; and all
piping, valves, and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a conjunctive utilization system consisting of a 2.71 acre field consisting of five
zones with a total of 122 nozzles each rated at 3.2 GPM to serve the Oak Island Recreation Fields; and all
piping, valves, and appurtenances; and the
continued operation of a bulk distribution system consisting of: a single hose connection housed in a
locked below grade vault box located at the Oak Island Recreation Fields; and all piping, valves, and
appurtenances
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to serve the Oak Island Satellite Water Reclamation Facility, with no discharge of wastes to surface
waters, pursuant to the application received February 8, 2013, and subsequent additional information
received by the Division of Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and 1
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 August 31, 2016, shall void Permit No.
WQ0031857 issued February 22, 2011, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
SCHEDULES
1. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
the modified reclaimed water utilization facilities, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a
licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed
in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be
completed in phases and partially certified, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality,
Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48
hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the modified facilities such that
an in -place inspection can be made. Notification to the Aquifer Protection Section's regional
supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
3. 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 renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
U. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
generation, utilization and distribution facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. Effluent limitations for distributed reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
4. Reclaimed water may only be distributed to the sites listed in Attachment B.
5. When distributed through bulk fill stations, reclaimed water may only be utilized for the purposes
listed in Attachment D.
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6. The conjunctive utilization system at the Oak Island Golf Club shall be connected to a rain or
moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with
Conditions 111.6. and E11.7. of this permit.
7. 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 reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such
warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water.
b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone
522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER —
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and
repeated every three feet or less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible
manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire
length of the pipe.
iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing
reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. This identification
need not extend the entire length of the distribution system, but shall be incorporated within
10 feet of crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -
potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other
locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above
ground and labeled as non -potable water.
8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between the reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches
below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches
above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
12. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the utilization area boundaries. Any
exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with
15A NCAC 02L .0106.
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13. The compliance and review boundaries for bulk distribution activities have not been established
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6). Any exceedance of standards shall require action in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. l
14. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to •
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary.
15. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, excluding Division approved monitoring
wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L
.0107(g).
16. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100
iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100
b. The setbacks for treatment units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any 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
c. The setbacks for final effluent storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any private or public water supply source:. I00
ii. Surface waters: 50
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Any property line: 50
v. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility.
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0801,
which at a minimum shall include the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the
Permittee's control;
c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
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f. For bulk fill operations, the Permittee shall develop an operation and maintenance plan for bulk
distribution activities which includes but is not limited to the following:
i. Description of operation;
ii. Description of anticipated maintenance;
iii. Safety measures, including site restrictions;
iv. Spill prevention and spill response plan;
v. Contact information for plan personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies;
vi. Approval procedures of users;
vii. Operational requirements for users; and
viii.If reclaimed water is to be stored for greater than 72 hours prior to use, included a description
of how compliance with reclaimed water quality standards will be ensured the time of use.
3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for
conjunctive reclaimed water users.
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day.
5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that
crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the
reclaimed water irrigation system.
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed
water irrigation sites.
7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
8. Only reclaimed water generated at the Oak Island Satellite Water Reclamation Facility shall be
utilized or distributed in accordance with this permit.
9. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided.
10. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities shall be prohibited.
11. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
12. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the reclaimed water
generation facilities is prohibited unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system.
13. All effluent shall be routed to the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility (Permit No.
WQ0023693), should the limit for fecal coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies
per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until such time as
the reclaimed water standards are met at the generating facility_
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14. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including
employees) about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all
residents and/or other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be
maintained consistent with the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made
available to the Division upon request.
15. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02U .0501, the Permittee shall provided notification to the public
and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for
drinking. Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand.
16. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802.
17. Reclaimed water used for activities other than land application shall not be used in a manner that
causes exposure to aerosols.
18. Reclaimed water shall not be used for swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar uses.
19. Reclaimed water shall not be used for direct reuse as a potable water supply.
20. For use of the bulk fill operation the following requirements shall be met:
a. The Permittee shall approve tank truck drivers for participation in the bulk reclaimed water
distribution program prior to distribution of reclaimed water. In addition, the Permittee shall
provide bilingual (English and Spanish) training to all tank truck drivers approved to participate
in the bulk reclaimed water distribution program at a regular frequency. These sessions shall
provide training on, but not limited to, the following topics:
i. Reclaimed water description and safety;
ii. Allowable and prohibited uses of reclaimed water;
iii. Procedures for the application (including buffer maintenance), uses, and storage of reclaimed
water as well as the disposal of unused reclaimed water,
iv. Procedures for spill prevention, countermeasures, and control as well as notification
requirements;
v. Personal safety and hygiene issues; and
vi. Interaction with the general public.
b. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall meet the following requirements:
i. Tank trucks and other equipment used to distribute reclaimed water shall be clearly identified
with advisory signs. Signage may include but is not limited to "CAUTION: RECLAMED
WATER — DO NOT DRINK", "NON -POTABLE WATER", or a combination of similar
phrases.
ii. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall not be used to transport potable water that
is used for drinking or other potable purposes.
iii. Tank trucks used to transport reclaimed water shall not be filled through on -board piping or
removable hoses that may subsequently be used to fill tanks with water from a potable water
supply. Tank trucks owned and operated by the Permittee and dedicated to be filled by
reclaimed water only may be filled through on -board piping.
iv. Tank trucks shall not have been used to haul septage, biosolids, or other waste or chemical
transport.
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v. Tanks trucks shall not have any type of removable container or portable bladder except if the
tank/bladder is permanently labeled for reclaimed water use only and a letter from the truck
owner is submitted to the Permittee indicating that in no case shall any removable container
or portable bladder be used for both reclaimed and potable water at any time.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOUHUY ENTS
Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Per 15A NCAC 02H .0800, a Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for
the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters.
3. Flow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow
values shall be reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year,
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and
locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed to
each user and shall include the following information:
a. Date of reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each approved off -site user facility (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records for all users shall be reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) using
parameter WQO1 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total volume
of reclaimed water distributed to that user for the month.
b. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records for the bulk reclaimed water program. Records shall
be maintained for a minimum of five years. These records shall include, but are not necessarily
limited to, the following information:
a. Date and time of bulk distribution event,
b. Name of receiver or town -issued bulk fill certification number,
c. Intended use of the bulk reclaimed water,
d. Number of gallons provided at each bulk distribution event, and
e. Total volume of bulk reclaimed water distributed each month.
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7. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site;
b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s);
c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
d. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
8. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program for offsite users of
reclaimed water. A log documenting user inspections shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user sites; and
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control,
etc.).
9. Three copies of all effluent monitoring and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in
Conditions IV.3., IVA. and IV.5.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in
Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month.
If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports
documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring and
reclaimed water distribution data shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water
Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-
1617.
10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Pennittee 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 facility resulting in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes that is
abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the permittee
in accordance with Condition IV.7 but do not require Regional Office notification.
d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance
with the limitations contained in this permit.
e. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
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V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
reclaimed water generation, distribution and utilization facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation, distribution and
utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in
discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a
public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date
and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken.
The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the
inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation, distribution and
utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the
terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
4. The Permittee shall inspect the utilization sites of all reclaimed water users who obtain more than
10,000 gallons per day of bulk distributed reclaimed water. Permittee inspection of these bulk
distribution reclaimed water utilization sites does not need to exceed one inspection per quarter. The
Permittee shall maintain records of these inspections for at least five years, and shall make them
available to the Division upon request.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under I SA NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6
of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
( 5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
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6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division 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 pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T .01050).
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
Permit issued this the 5`h day of July 2013
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S�, AomeA. Reeder, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031857
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Reclaimed Water Generation, Conjunctive
Permit No. WQ0031857 Utilization and Bulk Distribution System
Town of Oak Island July 5, 2013
Oak Island Satellite Water Reclamation Facility Brunswick County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, I,_ ,
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone E-mail NC PE Seal, Sig
nature &Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
.By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001 — Reclaimed Water Generation Facility Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0031857 Version: 1.2
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD. 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10
15
2 x Month
Composite
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
5 x Week
Grab
31616
Coiiform. Fecal kiF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
K/100 mL
14
25
2 x Month
Grab
50050
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
GPD
400,000
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4
6
2 x Month
Composite
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00400
pH
su
6
9
5 x Week
Grab
00530
Solids. Total Suspended
mg/L
5
10
2 x Month
Composite
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
PPI 002 — Bulk Distributed Reclaimed Water
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Monthly Total
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
50060
1 Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
31616
Coliform. Fccal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
'-/100 mL
14
25
Monthly
Grab
\VQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Per Event
listimatc
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PPI 003 — Reclaimed Water Distributed to the Oak Island Recreation Fields
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Monthly Total
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
«VQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Continuous
Recording
PPI 004 — Reclaimed Water Distributed to the Oak Island Golf Club
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Parameter Description
Units of
Alonthly Average
Monthly
Monthly Total
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Sample
Code
Measure
Geometric Mean
Frequency
Type
WQ01
Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed
Gallons
Continuous
Recording
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ATTACHMENT B — APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USES
Town of Oak Island — Oak Island Satellite Water Reclamation Facility
Permit Number: WQ0031857
Version: 1.2
Site
ID
Location Name
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Approved
Net
Parameter
Hourly
Units
Use
Acreage
Rate
I
Oak Island Recreation Fields
Town of Long Beach
Brunswick
33° 54' 40"
-78' 06' 5 5 "
Irrigation
2.71
0 1284 — Non -Discharge Application Rate
1.0
inches
2
Oak Island Golf Club
Lcisure Investments of
Brunswick
33' 54' 21"
-78' 04' 00"
Irrigation
55.5
01284—Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.5
inches
North Carolina, Inc.
3
Oak Island Golf Club
Leisure Investments of
Brunswick
331 54'07"
-780 04' 09"
Decorative
North Carolina, Inc.
Pond
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ATTACHMENT D — APPROVED BULK FILL RECLAIMED WATER USES
Permit Number: WQ0031857 Version: 1.2
Town of Oak Island — Oak Island Satellite Water Reclamation Facility
Certification Date — July 5, 2013
APPROVED USES
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMENTS
For use by Permittee or Permittee affiliations (i.e municipal employees, or
contracted service providers).'
Fire fighting and fire extinguishing
Must meet Public Water Supply requirements
Reclaimed water distribution line flushing and pressure testing
Provided the water is returned to the sanitary sewer, or used for other approved
reclaimed water uses after testing.
Vehicle and equipment washing
Provided that no ponding or run-off of the reclaimed water occurs.
For use by certified bulk reclaimed water users. A
Concrete cutting
Decorative ponds and fountains that drain to sanitary sewer systems
Hydro -seeding and fertilizer mixing
Industrial and commercial cooling water or boiler blow down water
Provided that cooling water or boiler blow down water is disposed of according to any
necessary disposal permit.
Industrial and commercial fire prevention systems where there are separate non -
potable plumbing lines
Irrigation of public and private landscapes and turf
Make-up water for brine slurry or similar
Brine slurry to be applied to roads to prevent freezing.
Irrigation of food chain crops
Provided that all conditions of 15A NCAC .1401 are met.
Make-up water for preparation of pesticide solutions or similar
Use of reclaimed water does not exempt user from meeting the use and disposal
requirements of the created solution.
Non -potable processes such as asphalt reclamation, concrete production and compost
production
Must meet compost permit requirements.
Sewer cleaning
Soil compaction and dust suppression
May include irrigation to clay or synthetic clay tennis courts, or similar.
Street sweeping and washing
Subsurface Directional Boring
Does not include borings into bedrock or installation of any wells subject to 15A NCAC
2C - Well Construction Regulations.
Vehicle washing and power washing
Provided that dual disinfection with UV and chlorination is provided, and that no
ponding or run-off of the reclaimed water occurs.
All users shall complete educational training and receive certification prior to receiving bulk reclaimed water.
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPE--ZATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
CLASSIFICATION
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAME OF FACILITY:
MAILING ADDRESS: _1-60/'r_ 41,
COUNTY: f^!��-fk1IZk
CONTACT PERSON: V (
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TELEPHONE: (G 40) z 70 5-0 l
PERMIT NO: 3 Check One: NC WQ HEALTH DP__
ORC: 1 TELEPHONE: (�
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4))
UP $� e- al� a 7 A a
PERMITTED FLOW:T4 rgDo MGD BNR? YES NO r
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 v 3 4
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
SPRAY IRRIGATION V SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION
PHYSICALICHEMICAL GRADE I GRADE II
RATED BY: fJ u S krc (`C, REGION: W I (�,' Q DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (�� 79 7a SEXT:

Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank/sand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Biological II Biolo WPCS
VI'G"'rade g
- 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 (mgd)
- 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.
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Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
%
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I a _/
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade H "' `` 7 `�P'114S
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III Xet41/4 -2 F '-11-r i`S �Y, 5
J� 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.
Cl sification 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.
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Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: 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 phyicaUchemical 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 15A 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.