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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
February 8, 2012
David B. Demoss -- President
Alma Farms, Inc.
PO Box 590
Rocky Point, NC 28457
Dear Mr. Demoss;
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0035381
Alma Farms Subdivision
High -Rate Infiltration System
Onslow County
In accordance with your permit application received May13, 2011, and subsequent additional
information received June 13, 2011, September 16, 2011, September 22, 2011, and January 3, 2012, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035381 dated February 8, 2012, to Alma Farms, Inc, for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and high -rate infiltration facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2017, 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 C. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems,
For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NDMR, and NDAR-2
reporting forms are available for download at: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau/reportin;.
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 farm 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 permit, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at [phone] or
chonticha.medaniol@ncdcnr,gov.
Sincerely,
f Charles Wakild, P.F.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTfON
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Caro{ina 27604 One
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cc: Onslow County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Linda Willis — Wilmington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Luke Menius, PE -- Stroud Engineering, PA (102 Cinema Dr. - Suite D, Wilmington, NC 28403)
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Permit File WQ0035381
Notebook File WQ0035381

NORTH' CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
HIGH -RATE INFILTRATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Alma Farms, Inc.
Onslow County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 54,720 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and high -rate
infiltration facility consisting of:
a manual bat screen; two 13,680-gallon equalization chambers with two 42-gallon per minute (GPM)
dewatering pumps and a 45-cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower; an influent valve box; two 21,375-
gallon anoxic chambers with two 268-GPM mixing pumps; four 42,750-gallon aeration chambers with
two 64-GPM nitrate recycle pumps; four 16,180-gallon hoppered clarifiers with four 28-GPM waste
return pumps; three 115-CFM blowers to serve aeration chambers, clarifiers, and digester; three fixed
media filters with three 43-GPM dewatering filter media tank pumps; two 225-gallon peristaltic injector
pumps; two 56-GPM ultraviolet disinfection units; a 10,680-gallon sludge holding tank; a Microtol
turbidimeter; an effluent flow measuring device and chart recorder assembly; a 75-kW standby generator;
an automatic transfer switch; one 6.84 and one 4.35 million gallon (effective volume) high rate infiltration
basins (loaded at a rate of 0.42 GPD/ffz); a synthetic lined 275,000-gallon five day upset pond; a
groundwater lowering system consisting of: a groundwater pump station with a flow meter and two 190-
GPM pumps to remove an average of 215,000 GPD of groundwater to a rip rap apron and into a swale
that drains to wetlands; a 3.93-acre of green area around the wastewater treatment plant,
to serve 152 three -bedroom homes in Alma Farms Subdivision, with no discharge of wastes to surface
waters, pursuant to the application received May 13, 2011, and subsequent additional information
received by the Division of Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans, 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 January 31, 2017, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
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11 SCHEDULES
1. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
this permitted facility, 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
Wially certified the Permittee shall retain the responsibilfty to track further construction approved
under the same permit,.and shall provide a final certificate of com 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of high rate infiltration basin, the basin shall
be inspected by a licensed Professional Geologist to verify that the constructed basins will be capable
of receiving the wastewater at the permitted loading rates. The results of this inspection, along with
the results of any testing performed shall be signed, sealed and submitted to the Aquifer Protection
Section, Land Application Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
3. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48
hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed 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.
4. The Permittee shall obtain the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA) permit from the
Division of Water Resources prior to operation of the high rate infiltration system.
5. Gauges to monitor waste levels in the infiltration basins and five day upset pond shall be provided.
These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings, at inch or tenth of a foot increments,
indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage
volume; minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume; and the lowest
point on top of the dam as required under the monitoring requirements in Condition IV.6.
6. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall approve one up -gradient
and two down -gradient monitoring wells on the review boundary prior to installation, and the
monitoring wells shall be installed prior to beginning waste disposal operations. The regional office
shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well, and such
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. The monitoring wells shall be
constructed such that the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion
of the well at any time during the year, and in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108
7. Within 60 days of start-up operation of the high -rate infiltration facility, the Permittee shall submit
two original copies of site map with a scale no greater than I -inch equals 100 feet; however, special
provisions may be granted upon prior approval for large properties. At a minimum, the map shall
include the following information:
a. The location and identity of each monitoring well.
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
c. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal areas.
d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
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g. The location of compliance and review boundaries.
h. The date the reap is prepared and/or revised.
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Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities taking place on the property. The map and any
supporting documentation shall be sent to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section,
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Pennittee 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.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0404(e), if the subject wastewater treatment or infiltration
facilities are in noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit, governing statutes or
regulations, the subject facilities shall be connected to an operational publicly owned wastewater
collection system within 180 days of its availability. Prior to the initiation of these connection
activities, appropriate Division approval shall be received.
II, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
I. 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 facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions
due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the infiltration areas to adequately assimilate
the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions,
such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or infiltration 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 facility,
3. All wells constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with
15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply), and any other
jurisdictional laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0400. If an
individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A
NCAC 02T .0403.
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to
land or surface waters, and any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed, implemented and maintained.
d. Pump stations not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e., 365 days per
year). Pump stations connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewers shall be inspected at least once every six months.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
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General Statute § 143-215.1 C.
h. A grease control program shall be developed, implemented and maintained,
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained.
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j. Inspection and maintenance records for Conditions II.4,a. through I1.4.i. shall be maintained for a
period of at least three years, except for Conditions IIA.b.'and It:4.c., which shall be maintained
for the life of the system,
S. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A,
6. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
7. The Operational Agreement (attached) between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all
sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A to § 143-215.6C for violation of
or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
8. A usable green area shall be maintained for effluent disposal. The green area shall have the capability
of accommodating the facility's average daily flow without exceeding the green area loading rates.
As defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0404(g)(7), a "green area" is an area suitable for waste disposal,
either in its natural state or which has been modified by planting a vegetative cover of grasses or low
growing shrubbery.
9. The compliance boundary for the disposal system shall be specified in accordance with 15A NCAC
02L .0107(b). This disposal system was individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983;
therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the effluent disposal area, or
50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the effluent disposal area. An
exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to remediation
action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-2I5.6A through 143-215.6C.
10. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0108, the review boundary is established midway between the
compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the
review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittce and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the
Onslow County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items;
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(0(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance
boundary for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
a. The setbacks for high -rate infiltration sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0700 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
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ii, Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the Permittee:
50
iii.. Any private or public water supply source:
100
iv. Surface waters:
100*
v. Groundwater lowering ditches:
100*
vi. Surface water diversions:
50
vii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
viii. Any property line:
50
ix, Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height:
100
x. Any water line from a disposal system:
10
xi. Subsurface groundwater lowering drainage systems:
100*
xii. Any swimming pool:
100
xiii. Public right of way:
50
xiv. Nitrification field:
20
xv. Any building foundation or basement:
15
xvi. Impounded public water supplies:
500
xvii. Public shallow groundwater supply:
500
* Setbacks to surface waters, groundwater lowering ditches and subsurface groundwater
lowering drainage systems have been reduced to 100 feet because the treatment units are
designed to meet a Total Nitrogen of 7 mg/1 and a Total Phosphorus of 3 mg/1 in accordance
with i 5A NCAC 02T .0706(b).
b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02T ,0700 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership:
ii. Any private or public water supply source:
iii. Surface waters:
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
v. Any property line:
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
100
100
50
100
50
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 Pennittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0707, which at a minimum shall include operational
functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures and a spill response plan.
2. 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.
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4. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units
shall be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply,
it sh311 be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source.
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5. No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the infiltration sites except during equipment
installation or while maintenance is being performed..
6. Public access to the infiltration sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited.
7. 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 02T .0708.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
9. Freeboard in the infiltration basin and five day upset pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
10. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the infiltration basin and five day upset pond shall be provided.
This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the following elevations:
maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume; minimum liquid level at the
bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume; and the lowest point on top of the dam.
11. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
12. All effluent shall be routed to the five day upset pond 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 the problems associated with the wastewater treatment plant have been
corrected. The wastewater in the five day upset pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant
headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset pond prior to infiltration.
13. The infiltration basin(s) shall be periodically dredged to remove deposited materials that may impede
the infiltration process. Dredging records 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. The Wilmington Regional
Office's Aquifer Protection Section, telephone number [phone], shall be notified prior to
dredging.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIREMENTS
1, 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 treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Norm NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliabilit, of flow ineasurernont consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
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:
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a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
6. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4, The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities and the groundwater discharge at
the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A.
The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of effluent infiltrated. At a
minimum, these records shall include the following information for each infiltration site listed in
Attachment B:
a. Date of infiltration;
b. Volume of effluent infiltrated;
c. Loading rates to each infiltration site listed in Attachment B;
d. Weather conditions; and
6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the infiltration basin and five day
upset pond shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly.
Weekly freeboard records 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:
7. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for
each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions N.S. and
IV.6.) on Form NDAR-2 for every site in Attachment B 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
8. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record 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 record shall include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Datd the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
9. 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. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device;
c. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
d. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing,
inspections and cleanings, etc.).
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the parameters specified in Attachment C. All mapping, well construction forms, well abandonment
forms and monitoring data shall refer to the permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in
Attachment C_
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I I. For initial sampling of monitoring wells, the Permittee shall submit a Compliance Monitoring Form
(GW-59) and a Well Construction Record Form (GW-1) listing this permit number and the
appropriate monitoring well identification number. Initial Compliance Monitoring Forms (GW-59)
without copies of the Well Construction Record Forms (GW-1) are deemed incomplete, and may be
returned to the Permittee without being processed.
12. Two copies of the monitoring well sampling and analysis results shall be submitted on a Compliance
Monitoring Form (GW-59), along with attached copies of laboratory analyses, on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month. The Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-
59) shall include this permit number, the appropriate well identification number, and one GW-59a
certification form shall be submitted with each set of sampling results. 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
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
796-7215, as soon as passible, 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 facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
e. Effluent breakout from the infiltration basin(s).
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.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and infiltration facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and infiltration facilities to
prevent malfunctions, 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
1i1spc-lion. obwn"Ifions i rode. and anY iiiaintonancc, t'cpairs. or cot'�'!'^_t?vc n.d�o l ��kCfl. T?C
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
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3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and infiltration 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Pennittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. 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).
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; 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 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 facilities 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
facilities permitted herein.
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 Iisted 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).
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(c)(3),
Permit issued this the 80' day of February 2012
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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
i /ha�rj7akild, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0035381
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Permit No. WQ0035381
Alma Farms, Inc.
Alma Farms Subdivision
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
High -Rate Infiltration System
February 8, 201 E
Onslow County
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,_Signature & 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
13�C'ourier/Shccial, i7cli��cr}�:
1636 MAIL SEkVICE CEN I'Lll
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTI4 CAROLINA 27604
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ATTACHM " "TA - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001- Ef qt
EF&
PCs
Code
00310 BOD, s.-'
00310 BOD, 5 -
00940 Chlorid
31616 Colifoi
31616 Co[ifor
50050 Flow, i-
M610 Nitrogr"
00610 Nitrogc-.
00620 Nitroge! .
A0620 Nitroge
00600 Nitrogc:
00600 Nitrogc.
00400 pH
00665 Phosph
00665 Phospl-
70300 Solids,
00530 Solids,
(10530 Solids,
00076 Turbid"
Permit Number: WQ0035381 Version: 1.0
NT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORINGREQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description
Monthly Average
Mean Monthly Geometric
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
y (20 Deg. C) - Summer
10
mg/l
15
mg/l
Weekly
Composite
(20 Deg. C) - Winter
10
mg/l
15
mg/l
2 X month
Composite,
Cl)3
X year
Composite
:.cal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - Summer
l4
#/loom!
25
#/100ml
Weekly
Grab
peal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - Winter
14
4/100ml
25
#/100ml
2 X month
Grab
o,duit or thru treatment plant
54,720
gpd
Continuous
Recorder
,nmonia Total (as N) -Summer
4
mg/1
6
mg/l
Weekly
Composite
,nmonia Total (as N) - Winter
4
mg/1
6
mg/l
2 X month
Composite
ftrate Total (as N) - Summer
10
mg/1
Weekly
Composite
itrate Total (as N) -Winter
10
mg/1
2 X month
Composite
otal (as N) -Summer
7
mg/l
Weekly
Composite
otal (as N) - Winter
7
mg/l
2 X month
Composite
6
su
9
su
5 X week
Grab
Total (as P) - Summer
3
mg/1
Weekly
Composite
Total (as P) - Winter
3
mg/1
2 X month
Composite
;I Dissolved- 180 Deg.0 - Summer
3 X year
Composite
.1 Suspended - Summer
5
mg/l
10
mg/l
Weekly
Composite
3 Suspended - Winter
5
mg/1
10
mg/l
2 X month
Composite
CH Turbidimeter
10
ntu
Continuous
Continuous
Note: Summer .hs are May -September; Winter months are October -April; 3 x Year monitoring shall be conducted in March, July & November.
WQ0035381 ' sion 1.0 Attachment Pagel of2

ATTACH." 'NT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 002 — :. -�iunclwater Discharge*
i
EF'
PCs
Code
50050 Flow.
�00625 Nitro
00620 Nitror
k 00615 Nitro,
00665 Phosl
Permit Number: WQ0035381 Version: 1.0
i!ENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
OMONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description
Monthly Average
Mean Monthly Geometric
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
onduit or thru treatment plant
Continuous
Recorder
Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
Monthly
Composite
Nitrate Total (as N)
Monthly
Composite
Nitrite Total (as N)
Monthly
Composite
u5, Total (as P)
Monthly
Composite
* A sampling ' shall be establishcd at the groundwater pumping station prior to operation of the facility. An additional copy of the groundwater discharge sampling results shall be sent to the
Wilmington R anal Office, Surface Water Protection Section (127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405).
WQ0035381 •rsion 1.0 Attachment A Page 2 of 2

AT TACITME B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0035381 Version: 1.0
A l ma Farms, —Alma Farms Subdivision
INFILTRATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Basin
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
BoSeries
Soil Serie
Parameter
Rate
Units
1
.I ma Farms Inc
Onslow
34046'I7"
77019'33"
1.78
On
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.42
gpd/ft
2
`.I ma Farms Inc
Onslow
34°46'15"
77019135"
1.24
On
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.42
gpd/ft
'iotals
3.02
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WQ0035381 Version 1.0 Attachment B Page 2 of

ATTACHME" '
Monitoring a';
GROU-
P IS Code
82546
W� °
00400
pH
31616
Co: '
70300
00680
Ca:'
00940
Ch:
00610
Nil'
00620
Nit.
00665
Ph,
78732
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— GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS
MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3
Permit Number: WQ0035381 Version: 1.0
`WATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQIUIREMENTS
;Parameter Description
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
vel, distance from measuring point
3 X year
Calculated
1, 2, 3
6.5 - 8.5
su
3 X year
Grab
1,2
­n, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,445C
3 X year
Grab
1
Total Dissolved- 180 Deg.0
500
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
I
Tot Organic (TOC)
.c (as Cl)
250
mg/l
3 X year
3 X year
Grab
Grab
1,6
I
n, Ammonia Total (as N)
gin, Nitrate Total (as N)
ores, Total (as P)
1,500
10
mg/1
mg/1
3 X year
3 X year
3 X year
Grab
Grab
Grab
1
I
I
e Compounds, (GC/MS)
Annually
Grab
1, 4, 5
1. 3 x Year mon; , .g shall be conducted in March, July & November; ,Annual monitoring shall be conducted every November.
2. Themeasurer', water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top ofthe casing. The measurement of pH shall be made after
purging and 1 - 'u sampling for the remaining parameters.
3. The measuri: � pints (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring paint for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top of casing) of all
monitoring,A hall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
4. Volatile Org- 'ompounds (VOC) - In November only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Standar •tluod 6230D, PQL at 0:5 µg/L or less
b. Standav [hod 621 OD, PQL at 0.5 µglL or less
C. EPA M.- 1 9021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0S µg/L or less
d. EPA M, :: ! 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
e. Anothe- hod with prior approval by the Aquifer Protection Section Chief
Any method, must meet the following qualifications:
a. A labor., • , must be DWQ certified to nun any method used.
b. The mc-� ' used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
C. The me' ' used must provide a PQL of 0.5 µg/L or less that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL
but belr PQL of 0.5 µg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
5- If any volatil - -inic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Wilmington Regional Office Aquifer Protection Supervisor, telephone number [phone],
must be coni , immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
6 If TOC cone bons greater than 10 mglL are detected in any downgradient monitoring weil, additional sampling and anaiysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC
conccutratior -he TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/L, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this
naturally occ TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
%VQ0035381 V..­.on 1.0 Attachment C Page 1 of I

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF �n3�dw
Permit No. \,V0001
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this 0 �h day of
bLO)1, y and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and ALMA
FARMS, INC , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do business in the State of North
Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER.
WITNES SETH:
1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in ONSLOW County, upon which it is erecting
and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known
as ALMA FARMS (hereinafter the Development).
2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment
works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve
the Development on said lands.
3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System.
4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other improvements
and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter
47C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the
Declaration, the ALMA FARMS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (hereinafter
Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the laws of the
State of North Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of
the Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the
lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues
and assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair.
6. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly
constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the
quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties
hereto, the COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and
specifications hereafter issued and approved by the COMMISSION, and shall thereafter properly operate
and maintain such systems and facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law.
2. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association
until construction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans, and the staff of
the Division of Water Quality has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order to change the name of
request must incluae a copy of tine AssociaLioil 3ayiaws anti Dc;cianiuuli.
3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility
for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the
DEVF,LOPFR's successor.
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4. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System and
appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained and
operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair, and
maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater
treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element, which will receive the highest priority for
expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and local taxes and insurance.
5. The DEVELOPER shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System will
be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily available to
repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance
expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fand be created out of the common
expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance funds allocated for the facility and
shall be part of the yearly budget.
6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for
special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such
assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall provide that such special assessments can be made as
necessary at any time.
7. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city,
town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become
available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER shall take such action as is necessary to cause the
existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental
system, and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easements as the
governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater.
8. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for
the Association to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the
continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the DEVELOPER shall
provide in the Association Bylaws that the Association shall not enter into voluntary dissolution without
first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity acceptable
to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit.
9. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of any
permit issued by the COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and
operation of the Disposal System.
10. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the Declaration is
filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of Incorporation of the
Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized
representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below:
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
T
r CM4rlesaf��J, ?c
Div on of Water Quality
ALMA FARMS, INC
Name of DEVELOPER
(Signature)
P A �7TT� B. PF MPS �. PR7. TTYPN7
(Date) (Date)
FORM: DEV OEM-�._ _ Pag 2 r)f

W-A,TER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OP-IATORS
CERTIFICATION CONIMISSION
CLASSIFICATION ... - .
RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORTYLMON:
NAME OF FACILITY:Arna- Fq ryn S
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MAILING ADDRESS: 2 �`�`� 7
COUNTY: Cv� CAO
CONTACT PERSON:
D� U c
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TELEPHONE:
PERMIT NO:
Check One:.
NC WQ '✓
HEALTH DP
ORC:
TELEPHONE: (,)
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: "72.o G Q D MeD BNR? YES NO
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4
COLLECTION: 1 t/ 2 3 4
- SPRAY IRRIGATION __ _-_.._-..SUBSURFACE- ------- - LAND APPLICATION-.-----".-`..._.w
PHYSICAL/CHEMICA.L GRADE I _ GR ADE II
RATED BY: REGION: DATE:
REGIONAL, ONCE TELEPHONE NUNMFR: (0 )_774 Viz- I v-r

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
Grade H Biological WPCS
Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
less than or equal to 0.5 minion gallons per day (mgd)
�ZGrade 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 (rngd)
- Grade U 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,orfiixed growth
process as required by the facilities permit.
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Classification of Collection rater Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
-r Based on population served;
f I.500 or I_ess = C}�dE, r
i,ui
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV