WQ0034103_Final Permit_20090622

&Iyx?'F
�Xr
MCDEN
North Carolina Department of Environment and Naiurai Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
WILLIAM W. MASSENGILL, MAYOR
TOWN OF BENSON
303 E CHURCH STREET
BENSON, NC 27504
Dear Mr. Massengill:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 22, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0034103
CPC Wholesale Nursery Reclaimed
Water Transmission
Reclaimed Water Distribution Line
Johnston County
In accordance with your permit application received May 22, 2009, and subsequent additional
information received June 15, 2009, we are forwarding herewith Permit Number WQ0034103, dated June
22, 2009, to the Town of Benson for the construction of the subject reclaimed water distribution line.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request shall 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 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 Chonticha McDaniel at [phone] or
chonticha.medaniel@,ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
or Cn H. Sullins
f
cc: Johnston County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Mark Drake, PE — The Wooten Company (120 North Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603)
APS Central Files
LAU Files
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTIOr,
1636 Mail Service Center, Rale;g; Non'. Carolina 276y -16K
Loca;:an: 2728 Capital Boulevar,:. Raleigh. Non,;. Caralm 2760
Phone: [phone]' 1 FAX .:' 19-7 i 5-058:;: FA'; 2: 915 715-6048 � Cus_-. nc, Service: 1-B77-623-674' (}p
;,terry:: www,ncwaterguality.arq N�r/tl� aro ina

THIS PAGE BLANK

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE PERMIT
In accordance with the previsions 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
PERMITTEE
COUNTY County
FOR THE
construction of a reclaimed water utilization system extension consisting of: an additional reclaimed
water pump station located at the Town of Benson WWTP, approximately 35,000 linear feet of 10-inch
reclaimed water force main, and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances to serve agricultural
areas north of town with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received
May 22, 2009, and subsequent -additional information received by the Division, and in conformity with
the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
this permitted operation, a certification (see attached form) shall be submitted from a licensed North
Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted operation has been installed in
accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. If this project is to be completed_in phases andpartially 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. Operation of this reclaimed water distribution line shall be contingent on approval of a future
reclaimed water program permit, and upon proper construction and operation of approved reclaimed
water distribution lines immediately upstream and downstream of the line approved herein. Future
upstream and downstream reclaimed water distribution line specifications shall include quality
assurance testing procedures, and those procedures shall be used prior to operation of this reclaimed
water distribution line.
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Shell VerSiGn 090527 Page 1 of 6

U. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject non -discharge 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 operation fails to perform, satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions
due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions
including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed
water distribution facilities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this reclaimed water distribution line.
3. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to
interrupt service of existing utilities, nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of reclaimed water
to the surface waters of the State.
4. The following shall be required for all reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein:
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 -w DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at least every ten 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
ten 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,
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Sbell Version 090527 Page 2 of 6

5. 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. Where both reclaimed water and potable water are supplied to a reclaimed water utilization site, a
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an approved air gap separation or other Division
of Environmental Health approved device shall be installed at the potable water service
connection to the use area. The installation of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device shall allow proper testing.
c. Where potable water is used to supplement a reclaimed water utilization system, the Permittee or
potable water supplier shall approve and regularly inspect the air gap separation.
6. The reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following
setbacks:
a. Any potable water line (horizontal): 10 feet
b. Any potable water line (vertical — reclaimed below potable water): 18 inches
c. Any well: 100 feet
d. Any sewer line (horizontal): 2 feet
e. Any sewer line (vertical — reclaimed over sewer): 18 inches
In any instance where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 1 SC, but in no case shall
reclaimed distribution lines be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The reclaimed water distributed in this system shall be treated in the Town of Benson WWTP
(NC0020389 and WQ0022501) prior to being utilized.
2. The reclaimed water distribution line shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. To
ensure proper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall perform the following:
a. A map of the reclaimed water distribution line shall be developed, if part of a broader reclaimed
water distribution system, this line shall be added to the regional map and said map shall be
actively maintained.
b. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
c. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
d. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
e. Bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2B .0506(a).
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Shell Version 090527 Page 3 of 6

IV. MONITORING ,AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any Division deemed 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. 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 failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution line
incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical pump
failures, line blockages or breakages, etc.).
b. Any failure of a reclaimed water distribution line resulting in a bypass to surface waters.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, etc.) outside normal
business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone
number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above
occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report
shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
reclaimed water distribution line.
The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water distribution line to prevent
malfunctions, 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 distribution line 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein, as well as those applicable
requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .0909; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the reclaimed water distribution line is 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
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Shell Version 090527 Page 4 of 6

variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted operation 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 NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted reclaimed water distribution line changes ownership or the Permittee
changes their name, a formal 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 reclaimed water distribution line permitted
herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein.
Permit issued this the 22°6 day of June 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0034I03
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Shell Version 090527 Page 5 of 6

Permit No. WQ0034103
June 22, 200g
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
L , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
WQ0034103 Version 1.0 Shell Version 090527 Page 6 of 6