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LINDA CULPEPPER
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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:
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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)
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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
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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.
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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?
❑
❑ ❑
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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
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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
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➢ 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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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)]
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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