WQ0034704_Final Permit_20110320

WDENR
Noah Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 20, 2011
Mr_ Phillip D. Stout, Director, Facilities Design and Construction
Wake County
P.O. Box 550
Wake County Office Building, 1 P Floor
Raleigh, NC 27602
Subject: Permit No. WQ0034704
Jordan Lake Water Reclamation — Phase 1 (Wake)
Reclaimed Water Distribution Line
Wake County
STAG File XP96452906
Dear Mr. Stout:
In accordance with your permit application received March 31, 2010, and subsequent
additional information received December 29, 2010, we are forwarding herewith. Permit
Number WQ0034704, dated April 20, 2011, to Wake County for the construction and
operation 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be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.
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Mr. Phillip D. Stout, Director, facilities Design and Construction
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April 20, 2011
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. if you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ken Pohlig, P.E., at {919) 715-6221.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Randy Foulke, P.E., URS Corporation, 1600 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 400
Morrisville, NC 27560
Wake County Health Department
Leila Goodwin, P.E., Town of Cary
DWQ, Aquifer Protection Section (Central Files and LAU Files)
DWQ, Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Ken Pohlig, P-E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE 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
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution line extension consisting of 7,460
linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water force main; 3,790 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force
main; 1,570 linear feet of 6-inch reclaimed water force main; 5,490 linear feet of 4-inch reclaimed
water force main/service laterals; 200 linear feet of 2-inch reclaimed water service laterals; eight
(8) air release valves; ten (10) blow -off valve assemblies; and all associated piping, valves and
appurtenances to serve Wake County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received March 31, 2010 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
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 and partially certified the
Permittee shall retain the responsibilityresponsibili1y to track further construction Lipproved under the same
permit, and shall provide a final certificate of cam letion 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. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Wake County and the
Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0026051) for the distribution of the reclaimed water is
in full force and effect.
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3. Operation of this reclaimed water distribution line shall be contingent on (1) Division's approval
of the operation of the blow -off valve assemblies, and (2) 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.
11. 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 — 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 ran 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
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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.
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
7. 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 18C, but
in no case shall reclaimed distribution lines be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet
from a public well.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water distributed in this system shall be treated in the Triangle Wastewater
Treatment Plant (NC0026051) 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.
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e. Bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with
15A NCAC 213 .0506(a).
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. 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
[phone], 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.
2. 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-
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Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 may subject the
Perxnittee 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 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 20th day of April 2011
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0034704
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Wake County
Jordan Lake Water Reclamation — Phase 1
Reclaimed Water Line Extension
Permit No. WQ0034704
Issued April 20, 2011
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full tinge) the
construction of the Jordan Lake Water Reclamation Reclaimed Water Line Extension, Phase 1, located
in Wake County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the following construction:
a reclaimed water distribution line extension consisting of 7,460 linear feet of 12-inch
reclaimed water force main; 3,790 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force main; 1,570
linear feet of 6-inch reclaimed water force main; 5,490 linear feet of 4-inch reclaimed
water force main/service laterals; 200 linear feet of 2-inch reclaimed water service
laterals; eight (S) air release valves; ten (10) blow -off valve assemblies; and all associated
piping, valves and appurtenances to serve Wake County with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 31, 2010 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.
1 certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
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