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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
February 6, 2015
Kendra D. Parrish, P.E., Director of Engineering
Town of Holly Springs
128 S. Main Street
Post Office Box 8
Holly Springs, North Carolina 27540
Subject: Permit No. WQ0037539
Twelve Oaks — Phases 8A and
8B
Reclaimed Water Distribution
Line
Wake County
Dear Ms. Parrish:
In accordance with your permit application request received January 14, 2015, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0037539 dated February 6, 2015, to the Town of Holly Springs for the
construction and operation of the subject reclaimed water distribution lines.
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 Alice M. Wessner at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
O. Jayimmerman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Wake County Health Department, Sue Lynn Ledford, Environmental Services Director
[e-mail] (Electronic Copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Thomas Spaulding, PE — Spaulding and Norris, PA, [e-mail] (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwg
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Holly Springs
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a reclaimed water distribution system extension consisting of: 973 linear
feet (LF) of 4 -inch PVC reclaimed water line, 76 linear feet (LF) of 6 -inch PVC reclaimed water line, and
1,234 linear feet (LF) of 8 -inch PVC reclaimed water line, and all associated piping, valves and
appurtenances;
to serve Twelve Oaks — Phases 8A and 813, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received January 14, 2015, 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.
I. SCHEDULES
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the new reclaimed water distribution
facilities, 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 prosect 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 Resources, Water Quality Permitting
Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
2. Operation of this reclaimed water distribution line shall be contingent upon proper construction and
operation of approved reclaimed water distribution lines immediately upstream and downstream of
the line approved herein. Future upstream and downstream reclaimed water distribution lines
specifications shall include quality assurance testing procedures, and those procedures shall be used
prior to operation of this reclaimed water distribution line. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject reclaimed water 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 utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
distribution facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this reclaimed water distribution line. [15A NCAC 02L
.0 100, 02B .0200]
3. Construction of the reclaimed water distribution line permitted herein shall be scheduled as not to
interrupt service of existing utilities, or result in an overflow or bypass discharge of reclaimed water
to surface waters of the State. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
4. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(f)]
5. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches
below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(h)]
6. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well. [15A NCAC
02U .0403(i)]
7. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches
above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
[15A NCAC 02U .04030)]
8. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The separation distances for reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be as
follows (distances as specified) a:
L Any potable water line (horizontal): loft
ii. Any potable water line (vertical — reclaimed below potable water): 18 in
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 ft
iv. Any sewer line (horizontal): 2 ft
v. Any sewer line (vertical — reclaimed over sewer): 18 in
a In any instance where the above separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall
reclaimed distribution lines be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
[ 15A NCAC 02U.0701]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUMEMENTS
Only reclaimed water generated from Utley Creek WWTP (Permit No. WQ0032289) shall be
distributed in the lines permitted herein prior to being utilized. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. The reclaimed water distribution lines permitted herein shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. To ensure proper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall perform the following:
a. A map of the reclaimed water distribution line shall be developed. If part of a broader reclaimed
water distribution system, this line shall be � added to the regional map, and said map shall be
actively maintained.
b. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
c. A general observation of the entire reclaimed distribution system shall be conducted at least once
per year.
d. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
e. Bypasses shall be reported to the Raleigh Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B
.0506(a).
[15A NCAC 02U .0801]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIRMENTS
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 791-
4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day following
the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee
but do not require Regional Office notification.
b. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution
line(s) incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical
failures, line blockages or breaks, etc.);
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
distribution line(s). [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the distribution line(s) to prevent malfunction, 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)]
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3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the distribution line(s) 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. 143-215.1]
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 .0110]
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. 142-215.1]
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 the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under 15A NCAC 02H.0100, 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 written
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)]
Permit issued this the 6a' day of February 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Jay merman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0037539
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Permit No. WQ0037539
Town of Holly Springs
Twelve Oaks — Phases 8A and 8B
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
Reclaimed Water Distribution Line
February 6, 2015
Wake County
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, I,_ ,
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone E-mail
NC PE Seal, Signature
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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