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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHISTORICAL BEFORE 2020ROY COOPER Gow-m r K41CHAEL S. REGAN seere«y LINDA CULPEPPER Drrff for Thomas Stewart Lewis Benchmark Ministries Inc. 200 Thorn Hollow Drive Apex, NC 27523 NORTH CAROLINA €nvironmenml Quality October 01, 2019 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Moore's Keep Christian Camp WWTF Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0036210 Moore County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Moore's Keep Christian Camp WWTF on 9/20/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0036210. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tony Honeycutt with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300 or via email at tony.honeycutt@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Do-c_uS, igLned�by: � Q 5189C2 =5C42B... J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Fayetteville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Thomas Lewis - ORC WQS Fayetteville Regional Office — (TH) Central Files N-DrtF.7�srD.r.r.DepsrtmentofEPvr-Dnir.er.ta:Qo-arty I D:vs*r.ofWater Resources Fayettev e F,eg:ora.:Offte 1 t.253reer,Street, 5ute714 1 Fay;etter;:e, North £sro::ra283'J1 91CJ433-2,200 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0036210 Effective: 02/01/18 Expiration: 01/31/23 owner: Benchmark Ministries Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Moore's Keep Christian Camp WWTF County: Moore 538 Hussey Rd Region: Fayetteville Robbins NC 27325 Contact Person: Thomas Stewart Lewis Title: President Phone: 919-815-7603 Directions to Facility: From Carthage take Hwy 24/27 west to the intersection with Hwy 705, turn right and take Hwy 705. Go toward Seagrove. Turn right onto Leaman Rd., Leaman becomes Reynolds Mill Rd. apprx. 4 mi, at the intersection take Hussey Rd. to the entrance of the camp System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Thomas Stewart Lewis Certification: 1002746 Phone: 919-815-7603 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/20/2019 Entry Time: 10:OOAM ocuSigned by: Primary Inspector: Tony W Honeycutt E Secondary Inspector(s): aln�Ess�D3`a�c�Fac2... Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation (See attachment summary) Exit Time: 12:OOPM Phone: 910-433-3339 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Treatment Lagoons Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0036210 Owner - Facility: Benchmark Ministries Inc Inspection Date: 09/20/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Facility records were up to date and available for review. (records were limited due to the facility not having any spray irrigation events, to date) The lagoon and spray field sites were in good condition. No additional problems noted. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0036210 Owner - Facility: Benchmark Ministries Inc Inspection Date: 09/20/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Reuse (Quality) ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Infiltration System ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ 0❑ Are operational logs present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0036210 Owner - Facility: Benchmark Ministries Inc Inspection Date: 09/20/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The system is operational but has not sprayed any wastewater to date. End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Public water is not available Page 4 of 4 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY December 18, 2017 THOMAS S. LEWIS —PRESIDENT BENCHMARK MINISTRIES, INC. 200 THORN HOLLOW DRIVE APEx, NORTH CAROLINA 27523 Dear Mr. Lewis: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0036210 Moore's Keep Christian Camp WWTF Wastewater Irrigation System Moore County In accordance with your permit renewal request received September 22, 2017, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. W00036210 dated December 18, 2017, to Benchmark Ministries, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on February 1, 2018 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit). This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No. WQ0036210 issued February 27, 2013, 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 for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems. Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance dated February 27,2013: ➢ Old Condition L1. —The final Engineer's Certification was received by the Division on June 21, 2017. ➢ Old Condition L5. —A gauge has been installed in the treatment/storage lagoon. Please note the following Attachments have been modified since the last permit issuance dated February 27, 2013: ➢ Attachment A - Per the standard effluent monitoring requirements for non -discharge domestic wastewater, Chloride, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Total Dissolved Solids have been added as parameters for effluent monitoring. <'�—Nothing Compares:.—... State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6332 Mr. Thomas S. Lewis December 18, 2017 Page 2 of 2 ➢ Attachment C — Per groundwater monitoring requirements, Total Phosphorus has been added as a parameter for groundwater monitoring. 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 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. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Ashley Kabat at (9 19) 807-6348 or ashlev.kabatAncdenr.gov. Sincerely, di C ` Dmda Culpepper, Interim Director ivision of Water Resources cc: Moore County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) Central Files I. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH WASTEWATER IRRIGATION 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 Benchmark Ministries, Inc. Moore County FOR THE continued operation of a 12,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of: a 4,000 gallon septic tank; an 8,100 gallon septic tank with dual effluent filters; a 0.25 acre synthetically - lined treatment/storage lagoon with two 2 horsepower (hp) aerators; a 7,000 gallon dosing tank containing a 3,799 gallon chlorine contact chamber; a chlorine/metering building; a 3.03 acre spray irrigation area with two zones; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Moore's Keep Christian Camp W WTF, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 22, 2017, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No. W00036210 issued February 27, 2013, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, 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 regional supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)] 2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, shall approve monitoring wells MW -1 and MW -2 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 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. The general location and name for each monitoring well is marked on Figure 1. [15A NCAC 02C .0108, 02T .0108(b)(2)] W00036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 1 of 10 3. Within 60 days of completion of the monitoring wells, the Permittee shall submit two original copies of a site map with a scale no greater than 1 -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. e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (i.e., measuring point) relative to a common datum. f. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established. g. The location of compliance and review boundaries. h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised. 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 Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)] 4. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(d), 02T.0106, 02T .0109, 02T.01 15(c)] H. 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 facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation 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 irrigation facilities. [G.S. 143- 215.1, 143-213.3(a)] 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. [15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100] 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. [15A NCAC 02C .0108] 4. Effluent quality shall not exceed the limitations specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1), 02T .0505(b)] 5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(c)] 6. The irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when effluent application is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions IIIA, and IIL5. of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] W00036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 2 of 10 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 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L .0107(b)] 8. 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. [15A NCAC 02L .0 106, 02L .0108] 9. 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. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] 10. 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). [15A NCAC 02L .0107] 11. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the Moore 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(f)(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. [I5ANCAC 02L .0107(f)] W00036210 Version 2.0 Sbell Version 171103 Page 3 of 10 12. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for irrigation sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0500 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 400 ii. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the Permittee: 200 iii. Any private or public water supply source: 100 iv. Surface waters: 100 v. Groundwater lowering ditches: 100 vi. Surface water diversions: 25 vii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 viii. Any property line: 150 ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 15 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 [15A NCAC 02T .0506(a)] b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0500 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100 ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100 iii. Surface waters: 50 iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 v. Any property line: 50 [15A NCAC 02T .0506(b)] M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 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, which at a minimum shall include operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures and a spill response plan. [15A NCAC 02T .0507] 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0117] 3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] WO0036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 4 of 10 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)) 6. All irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. Only effluent from the Moore's Keep Christian Camp WWTF shall be irrigated on the sites listed in Attachment B. [G.S.143-215.1] 8. No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment installation or while maintenance is being performed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(q)] 10. 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.0508. [15A NCAC 02T .0508, 02T .11001 11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .05050)] 12. Freeboard in the 0.25 acre treatment/storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(d)] 13. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the 0.25 acre treatment/storage lagoon shall be provided. This gauge 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 14. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] WO0036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 5 of 10 IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0800] 3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year; and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration, b. Name of person performing calibration, and c. Percent from true flow. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)] 4. The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of effluent irrigated. At a minimum, these records shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of irrigation; b. Volume of effluent irrigated; c. Site irrigated; d. Length of time site is irrigated; e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings; f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B; g. Weather conditions; and h. Maintenance of cover crops. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 0.25 acre treatmentistorage lagoon 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] WQ0036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 6 of 10 Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions N.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IV.6.) on Form NDAR-1 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 Resources Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)] 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. Date the residuals were hauled; and d. Volume of residuals removed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 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 of calibration of flow measurement device; b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.). [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 10. Monitoring wells shall be sampled after construction and within 3 months prior to initiating non - discharge disposal operations. Monitoring wells shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for 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 and Figure 1. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] 11. 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. hiitial 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] W00036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 7 of 10 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 Resources Information Processing Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)] 13. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each irrigation site listed in Attachment B. These results 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, the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following parameters: Acidity Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus Base Saturation (by calculation) Magnesium Potassium Calcium Manganese Sodium Cation Exchange Capacity Percent Humic Matter Zinc Copper pH [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 14. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, 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. Treatment of wastes 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. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. 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 betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1), 02T .0108(b)(1)] WO0036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 8 of 10 V. 1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation 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 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] 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 irrigation 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. [G.S. 143-21.5.3(a)(2)] VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .01101 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). [G.S. 143-21.5.1] 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 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)] 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0104] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] WQ0036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 9 of 10 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T.0 110. [ l 5A 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). [15A NCAC 02T.01201 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3)] Permit issued this the 18t° day of December 2017 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Dmda Culpepper, Interim Director ivision of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number W00036210 W00036210 Version 2.0 Shell Version 171103 Page 10 of 10 Cm ,� N 5 x ] a r r r r� r r r e e .e W Q e _ e T F tlrw Q C iG I -a W F Z r o W ] C L O y O Y W = 00 O C i O I O h O O N M N m �d Q 8 c7 e e 8 E 5 5 E h O a y F A v N H a PA v c 0 U U U W P� W Z Z Z Z O O O O O O O O � O voi M vOi ,� N 5 y x b r z x § g ] ) B ) \ \J OR d ) / 2 § / / ) ! § § \ } � ( \ * 2 ��2 ) ;$, « e al.e J!G m �--� / § _ § \ / % � § , u 2 a j ) � | / / ` \ k A ] ~ ) � ] ) B y x b r z i .'3c o E 0 m N Q w bA N M N O O w 0 o � 0 0 z F w .o � o � Z 5 a a r EUr C7 CJ c7 Ur V CJ ,� U � O V y y � �^❑G z 4 v o m y g p 7S o 49 N y $ �o0 3N e 3aa3� a N Q �a�Gs y N N o v 3 x x x x x x x x C M M M M M M M M d w` CA d h � H 'W a 3 ca ~ lD F CC c Ci o m 0 F W U 2 b H q Gl U U v Z v Z a, r ate. rii 3 x0 9 U a .'3c o E 0 m N bA 5 � 0 o � 0 0 z w .o � o � Z r L c b V y y � �^❑G 4 v o m y g p 7S o 49 N y $ �o0 3N 3aa3� a N Q �a�Gs y N N o v 3 H vp r r. �r <Z M I jig p �6B @t 'xie s33 €dB' a pP�€3 xii9 t m °o X x x x x x x x x gg yyy x x x x x Y x x x x % x x x8 k 4 44 x x x �� a a lae sa�aa ala�al x x x x x x x� x x x x,x _ �sIt� I� tttl <xr x / £ K x /x X \ g Ipps Y ffe% p#g a x x� x� i, x Fu 4€re��1 x 1 mi feQksj G _�:'lla sa sts tags. x x x x a s x, .�i �� x. s '\ d 4; x \ a x A x �� a— x k.. x x x 7llY 9 s g •� :may— x /. e x x x x 1/ � �� � a� �� F€ L � x x x '✓ x x I � x e 3 a a i Y SCANNED NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary February 27, 2013 Thomas Lewis — President Benchmark Ministries, Inc. 200 Thorn Hollow Drive Apex, North Carolina 27523 Dear Mr. Lewis: Subject: Permit No. WQ0036210 Moore's Keep Christian Camp Wastewater Irrigation System Moore County In accordance with your permit application request received October 19, 2012, and subsequent additional information received January 14, 2013, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0036210 dated February 27, 2013, to Benchmark Ministries, Inc. for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2018, 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-1 reporting forms are available for download at: http'Hportal.nedenr_org/web/N8,qlaps/lau/reporting. 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 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 permit, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at (919) 807-6337 or chonticha.mr,daniel@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Charles Wakild, P.E. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION* 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 512 N, Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919-807-64641 FAX: 919-807-6496 North C arolina Internet: www.nmaterouality.org lVatutu J/i An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer (` Mr. Lewis February 27, 2013 Page 2 of 2 cc: Moore County Health Department Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Gary S. MacConnell, P.E. — MacConnell & Associates (PO Box 129, Morrisville, NC 27560) Robert P. Willcox, Jr., L.S.S — S&ME, Inc. (3718 Old Battleground Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410) Beth Buffington, Aquifer Protection Section Permit File WQ0036210 Notebook File WQ0036210 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER IRRIGATION 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 Benchmark Ministries, Inc. Moore County FOR THE construction and operation of a 12,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of. one (1) 4,000 -gallon septic tank, one (1) $,100 -gallon septic tank with dual effluent filters, one (1) 0.25 acre synthetically -lined treatment/storage lagoon with dual 2 -hp aerators, one (1) 7,000 -gallon dosing tank containing a 3,799 -gallon chlorine contact chamber, a chlorine/metering building, two (2) spray irrigation zones with total approximate area of 3.03 acres, and associated appurtenances, to serve Moore's Keep Christian Camp, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 19, 2012, 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, 2018, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, 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 partially certified the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 1 of 10 2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, 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. 3. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, shall approve monitoring wells MW -1 and MW -2 prior to installation, and the monitoring wells shall be installed and sampled (for background water quality, see condition IV.10. for more details) within 90 days 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. The general location and name for each monitoring well is marked on Figure 1. 4. Within 60 days of completion of the monitoring wells, the Permittee shall submit two original copies of a site map with a scale no greater than 1 -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. e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (i.e., measuring point) relative to a common datum. f. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established. g. The location of compliance and review boundaries. h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised. 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. 5. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the lagoon shall be installed prior to operation. Caution shall be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner (if present) when installing the gauge. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. 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 irrigation 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 irrigation facilities. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 2 of 10 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. Effluent quality shall not exceed the limitations specified in Attachment A. 5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. 6. The irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when effluent application is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions IIIA. and 111.5. of this permit. 7. 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 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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). 11. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the Moore 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(f)(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. 12. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for irrigation sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0500 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: ii. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly owned by the Permittee: iii. Any private or public water supply source: iv. Surface waters: v. Groundwater lowering ditches: vi. Surface water diversions: 400 200 100 100 100 25 WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 3 of 10 vii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 viii. Any property line: 150 ix. Top of slope of embankments or cuts of two feet or more in vertical height: 15 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 b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0500 shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100 ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100 iii. Surface waters: 50 iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 v. Any property line: 50 M. OPERATION AND. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS I . 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 .0507, 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. 3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent and allows inspection of the irrigation system. 4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites listed in Attachment B. 5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. 6. All irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration 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. Only effluent from Moore's Keep Christian Camp shall be irrigated on the sites listed in Attachment B. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell. Version 130107 Page 4 of 10 No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment installation or while maintenance is being performed. 9. Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited. 10. 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 .0508. 11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 12. Freeboard in the lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time. 13. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the lagoon shall be provided. This gauge 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. 14. 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. IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 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 average flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. Flow may be estimated from water use records, provided the Permittee's water use is metered. Daily average flow values shall be calculated by dividing the monthly metered water usage by the number of days in the month. 4. The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of effluent irrigated. At a minimum, these records shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of irrigation; b. Volume of effluent irrigated; c. Site irrigated; d. Length of time site is irrigated; e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings; f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B; g. Weather conditions; and h. Maintenance of cover crops. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 5 of 10 6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the lagoon 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 IV.5. and IV.6.) on Form NDAR-1 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 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. Date 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 of calibration of flow measurement device; b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.). 10. Monitoring wells shall be sampled after construction and within 90 days prior to initiating non - discharge disposal operations. Monitoring wells shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for 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 and Figure 1. 11. 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 WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 6 of 10 13. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard. Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each irrigation site listed in Attachment B. These results 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, the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following parameters: Acidity Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus Base Saturation (by calculation) Magnesium Potassium Calcium Manganese Sodium Cation Exchange Capacity Percent Humic Matter Zinc Copper pH 14. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910) 433-3300, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 fours, 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. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 562-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. 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 irrigation facilities. 2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation 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 Iog 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 wastewater treatment and irrigation 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. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 7 of 10 Vi. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and Iimitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143- 215.6A to 143-215.6C. 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. 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 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 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 Permittec 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. 7.- The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .01050). 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T.01 10. 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3). Permit issued this the 27th day of February 2013 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION arle akild, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0036210 WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 8 of 10 Permit No, WQ0036210 Benchmark Ministries, Inc. Moore's Keep Christian Camp ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final Wastewater Irrigation System February 27, 2013 Moore County In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, 1, 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 Telephone E-mail State Zip NC PE nature & Date THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SMALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION LAND APPLICATION UNIT By U.S. Postal Service: 1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER By Courier/Special Delivery: 512 N. SALISBURY ST. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 9 of 10 THIS PAGE BLANK WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Shell Version 130107 Page 10 of 10 ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS IFI 001. —Effluent Permit Number: WQ0036210 Version: 1.0 EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCs Code Parameter Description Units of Measure Monthly Average Monthly Geometric Mean Daily Minimum Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency ! Sample Type 50050 Plow, in conduit or thru treatment plant gpd 12,000 Monthly Estimated 00310 BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg. C) mg/l 30 4 X year Grab 50060 Chlorine, Total Residual mg/1 Weekly 2 Grab 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C ( eom,mean) 9/100mI 200 4 X year Grab 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) mg/l 15 4 X year Grab 00625 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) mg/1 4 X year Grab 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) mg/l 4 X year Grab 00400 pH su Weekly 2 Grab 00530 Solids, Total Suspended mg/1 30 4 X year Grab I. 4 X year monitoring shall be conducted in March, June, September, and December. 2. If no spray irrigation occurs during an entire week, then, no sampling is required for Total Residual Chlorine and pH during the week of inactivity. 3. flaw may be estimated from water use records, provided the Permittee's water use is metered pursuant to Condition IV.3. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Attachment Page 1 oft WQ003 621 r -sion 1.0 Attar int A , 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LINIITATIONS Benchmark Ministries, Inc. — Moore's Keep Christian Camp Permit Number: WQ0036210 Version: 1.0 IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Zone Owner County Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Dominant Soil Series Parameter Hourly Bate Yearly Max Units 1 Benchmark Ministries Inc Moore 35028'34" 79033'26" 1.34 Tetotum 01284 - Non. -Discharge Application Rate 0.30 25.85 inches 2 Benchmark Ministries Inc Moore 35028'40" 7993121" 1.69 Tetotum 01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate 0.30 25.85 inches 3.03 E7 Totals WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 2 THIS PAGE BLANK WQ003621 ;rsion 1.0 Alta ;nt B .ge 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Monitoring wells: MW -1 and MW -2 Permit Number: WQ0036210 Version: 1.0 GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS GROUNDWATER STANDARDS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PCS Code Parameter Description Daily Maximum Frequency Measurement Sample Type Footnotes 82546 Water level, distance from measuring point feet Annually Calculated 1, 2, 3, 4 00400 pH 6.5-8.5 su Annually Grab 1, 2, 4 31616 Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C 91100 ml Annually Grab 1,4 70300 Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg.0 500 mgll Annually Grab 1,4 00940 Chloride (as Cl) 250 mg/l Annually Grab 1,4 00610 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 1,500 ug/l Annually Grab 1,4 00620 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) 10 mg/1 Annually Grab 1,4 1. Annual monitoring shall be conducted every September. 2. The measurement of 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 of the casing. The measurement of pH shall be made atter purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. 3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum. 4. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure . and this attachment. WQ0036210 Version 1.0 Attachment C Page 1 of 1