WQ0033374_Final Permit_20090501

O�0F W ATFRQG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
fi] North Carolina Department of Envimmnent and Natural Resources
-� C Sullins Director
Division
of Water Quality
May 1, 2009
Mr. Johnny Bagwell, Managing Partner
River Ridge of Raleigh, LLC
3224 Auburn Knightdale Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Dear Mr. Bagwell:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0033374
River Ridge Golf Course
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Wake County
In accordance with your permit application received August 20, 2008, and subsequent additional
information received March 4, 2009, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0033374, dated May 1,
2009, to River Ridge of Raleigh, LLC for the operation of the subject reclaimed water utilization
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the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 Chonticha McDaniel at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
River Ridge of Raleigh, LLC
Wake County
FOR THE
operation of a 30,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water utilization system consisting of
approximately 69-acre reclaimed water irrigation areas, to serve River Ridge Golf Course, with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received August 20, 2008, 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 rescinded, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours in
advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the 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.
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters, which will
render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the utilization area to adequately assimilate
the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (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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3. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
4. The Compliance and Review Boundaries for the reclaimed utilization areas 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.
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.
6. 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).
7. The setback for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
Surface waters not classified SA:
ii. Surface waters classified SA:
iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells
25
100
100
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.
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. 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.
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9. The Permittee shall maintain an active cross -connection control program 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.
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.
10. 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 18C.
11. 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.
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance
with Rule .0305 of Subchapter 02T.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
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
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0913 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
2. 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 reclaimed water utilization system.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent ponding or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization
areas.
4. Reclaimed water application shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Neuse River WWTP (permit numbers NCO029033
and WQ0016222) shall be applied to the reclaimed water utilization area(s).
6. Public access to the 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.
IV. MON TORING 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.
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3. The Permittee tracking the amount of reclaimed water applied shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Volume of reclaimed water utilized each month,
b. Weather conditions (for irrigation sites), and
c. Maintenance of cover crops (for irrigation sites).
4. Three copies of all operation and utilization records [as specified in Conditions N.3. on Form
NDAR-1 for every utilization 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
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-
4200, 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 unusual circumstances including ponding in the reclaimed utilization area or runoff from the
reclaimed utilization areas.
b. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, exceedances of groundwater standards, or
overloading of any utilization 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.
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the reclaimed water 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.
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.
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VI. GENERAL CON➢ITIONS
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 / 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 NCGO10000, 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.
6, 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.
7. 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 15t of May, 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,Cole P41. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0033374
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAIMED WATER USE SITES AND LIMITATIONS
River Ridge of Raleigh, LLC — River Ridge Golf Course
Permit Number: WQ0033374 Version: 1A
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field/
Basin
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant.
Soil Series
Parameter
Permitted Hourly
Precipitation
Permitted
Pearly
Precipitation
I
River Ridge of Raleigh, LLC
Davidson
35043'30"
78031'25"
69
Appling
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
See Footnote 2
See Footnote I
Total
69
Irrigation limited to the water heeds of the irrigated turf without any runoff.
Precipitation rates are as follows;
Zone 1 = 0.50 inches/hour
Zone 2 = 0.75 inches/hour
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