WQ0034386_Final Permit_20190923

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 23, 2019
JOHN P. CRAFT — TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF LA GRANGE
POST OFFICE BOX 368
LA GRANGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28551-0368
Subject: Permit No. WQ0034386
La Grange WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation and
Conjunctive Utilization System
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
In accordance with your permit minor modification request received March 20, 2019, and
subsequent additional information received July 17, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ00343 86 dated September 23, 2019, to the Town of La Grange for the continued operation of the subject
reclaimed water generation and conjunctive utilization facilities.
The following modifications to the subject permit are as follows: modification of the effluent
monitoring to match that in the most recent issuance of Permit No. NC0021644.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2021, shall void
Permit No. WQ0034386 issued December 22, 2016, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than July 4, 2021.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A and B 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.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance
dated December 22, 2016:
2016:
➢ Old Condition II.5. — This condition has been removed.
➢ Old Condition III.7. —The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per
year.
➢ Old Condition VI.2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable.
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated December 22,
➢ Condition I.1. — The Permittee shall submit a permit modification if the Town ceases to
maintain control over Fields A or B.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ' Division of Water Resources
D_ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTH CAROUNA
r 919.707.9000

Mr. John P. Craft
September 23, 2019
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➢
Condition I1.17. — The setbacks have been edited to reflect setbacks for the time in which the
facility was permitted.
➢
Condition 111.4. — An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility
classification shall be on call 24 hours per day.
➢
Condition 111.8. — Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle.
➢
Condition 111.10 — The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation
area, except during equipment installation or maintenance activities.
➢
Condition 111.13. — The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -
approved manner.
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Condition II1.14. — The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated
reclaimed water from the subject facilities unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection
system.
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Condition 1I1.16. — Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually.
➢
Condition 111.17. — An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent
improperly treated wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system
shall be provided.
➢
Condition 111.18. — Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count
and flow shall be provided prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water.
➢
Condition 111.21. — The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform
users and its employees about the proper use of reclaimed water.
➢
Condition 111.22. — Land application of effluent shall be on property controlled by the generator.
➢
Condition IV.7. — Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.IC(a), the Permittee shall provide to its users and
the Division of Water Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the
reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization facility.
➢
Condition IV.8. — The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this
facility.
➢
Condition IV.9. — Additional requirements have been added to the maintenance logs.
➢
Condition IV. 11.a. — The Permittee shall report the treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity
or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance.
➢
Condition IV.I Lb. — The Permittee shall report any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical,
electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
➢
Attachment A — Effluent measurement frequencies have been modified to match the NPDES
permit.

Mr. John P. Craft
September 23, 2019
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➢ Attachment A — An additional PPI have been added because a PPI is required for each
distributed water user.
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 fled with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Tessa Monday at (919)
707-3660 or t� ondav( ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
6nda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Lenoir County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND CONJUNCTIVE UTILIZATION 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
Town of La Grange
Lenoir County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 330,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and conjunctive
utilization facility consisting of:
the reclaimed water generating facility permitted under NC0021644; a reclaimed water pump station at the
existing wastewater treatment plant site; a 15-foot by 15-foot precast wet well; two wet well pumps;
approximately 9,000 liner feet (LF) of 10-inch reclaimed water force main to convey reclaimed water to
the irrigation fields; 19 risers; two traveling gun units; three approved reuse water irrigation fields; and all
associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the La Grange WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application
received March 20, 2019, subsequent additional information received July 17, 2019, and in conformity with
the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2021, shall void Permit No.
WQ0034386 issued December 22, 2016, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Permittee shall request a permit modification in the event the Town of LaGrange ceases to maintain
control of reclaimed water irrigation of Fields A or B. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6)]
2. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than July 4,
2021. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
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H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water facilities 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, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division
required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water generation and
utilization facilities, or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(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 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[15A NCAC 02U .0301]
4. Reclaimed water shall only be utilized at the sites and for the activities specified in Attachment B. [15A
NCAC 02U .0401(g)]
5. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(b)]
6. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped, or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water as follows:
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Pantone 522 or
equivalent) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER -
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (Pantone 522 or equivalent) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated
every three feet or less;
b. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(Pantone 522 or equivalent) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT
DRINK". Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least
every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe; and
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of conveying reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted I1.6.a. and II.6.b. This identification need not extend
the entire length of the distribution system but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of crossing any
potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(c)]
7. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by personnel authorized by the entity that operates the reclaimed water system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403(d)]
8. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -potable
quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking
mechanisms such as hose bibs that can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and
labeled as non -potable water. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0403 (e)]
9. There shall be no direct cross -connections between the 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)]
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10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below
any water line if practicable. If 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(g), 02U .0403(h)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 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. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(i)]
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .04030)]
13. Reclaimed water irrigation fields permitted on or after September 1, 2006 have compliance and review
boundaries established at the irrigation area boundaries. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at
or beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -approved relocation of
the compliance boundary shall be noted in Attachment B. Multiple contiguous properties under
common ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a single property with
regard to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106, 02T .0105(h), 02U
.0501(a)(6), G.S. 143-215.1(i), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
14. 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 (i.e., parcel subdivision). [ 15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)]
15. 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]
16. 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 Lenoir
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.
[15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)]
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17. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The reclaimed water irrigation sites were originally permitted January 27, 2010. The setbacks for
irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to June 17, 2011 are as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters classified SA: 100
ii. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
iii. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
[15A NCAC 02T .0912(b)]
b. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted January 27, 2010. The setbacks for
storage and treatment units originally permitted or modified from September 1, 2006 to June 17,
2011 are as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership: 1001
ii. Each private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Each property line: 50 2
1 Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
[15A NCAC 02T .0912(a)]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [ 15A NCAC
02U .0101]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include:
a. A description of the operation of the system in detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the operations are to be conducted;
b. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
c. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and
d. Spill control provisions that include response to upsets and bypasses, including control,
containment, and remediation, and contact information for personnel, emergency responders, and
regulatory agencies;
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(a)]
Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T
.0117]
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0401(e)]
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5. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal,
allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [I 5A NCAC 02U
.0801(b)]
6. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(c)]
7. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a
condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(k)]
8. Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
9. Only reclaimed water generated from the La Grange WWTP shall be utilized at the sites and for the
activities specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0101]
10. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(e)]
11. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and storage facilities. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
12. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A
NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
13. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [15A NCAC
02T .1100, 02U .0802].
14. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A)]
15. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all berms, pipe runs, erosion
control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to
maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment). Trees, shrubs, and
other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen
embankments shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(g)]
16. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
17. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided. [15A NCAC
02U .0401(d)]
18. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count and flow shall be provided
prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(b)]
19. If turbidity exceeds 10 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
prohibited from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system, and shall be disposed of in
accordance with Permit No. NCO021644 until the reclaimed water standards are met at the generating
facility. [15ANCAC 02U.0401(c)]
20. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [ 15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
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21. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users and its employees
about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or
other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with
the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon
request. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
22. Land application of effluent shall be on property controlled by the generator unless an easement is
provided in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division -certified laboratory shall conduct all analyses for the required effluent, groundwater, and
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. Facilities with a permitted flow less than 10,000 GPD may estimate their
flow from water usage records provided the water source is metered. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k), 02T
.0108(c)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the generated reclaimed water at the frequencies and locations for the
parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water distributed and
shall include the following information:
a. Date reclaimed water distributed; and
b. Volume of reclaimed water distributed to each site specified in Attachment B (monthly total).
Monthly tracking records shall be summed and reported on Form NDMR (see Attachment A) under
parameter WQO 1 (Flow, Reclaimed Water Distributed). This value shall represent the total volume of
reclaimed water distributed for that month. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
6. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3., IVA., and IV.5.) on Form NDMR
for each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records 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)]
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7. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1C(a), the Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water
Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the reclaimed water generation and
dedicated utilization facility and the extent to which the facility has violated this permit, or federal or
State laws, regulations, or rules related to the protection of water quality. This report shall be prepared
on either a calendar or fiscal year basis and shall be provided no later than 60 days after the end of the
calendar or fiscal year. Two copies of the annual report provided to the Permittee's users shall be
submitted to:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[G.S. 143-215.1C(a)]
The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. 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 02U .0802(b)]
9. A maintenance log shall be kept at this facility. This log shall be maintained for five years, and shall
be made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration;
b. Date of irrigation equipment calibration;
c. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
e. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
f. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
g. Record of all discharges of reclaimed water to surface waters or the land surface, including the date
of occurrence, estimated volume, and corrective action taken.
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(h)]
10. The Pennittee shall develop and maintain a routine review and inspection program for offsite users
of conjunctive reclaimed water. An inspection log shall be maintained for five years, and shall be
made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Visual observations of the reclaimed water user sites; and
b. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., pump and valve maintenance, cross connection
control, etc.).
[ 15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone],
within 24 hours of first knowledge 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.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
d. 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 in accordance
with Condition IV.9.g. but do not require Regional Office notification.
e. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
f. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Washington Regional Office within five
days of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to
ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(i)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the
environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection
log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and 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 02U .0801(h), 02U .0801(i)]
Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted
herein at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized
representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.l(d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-
215.1(d3)]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02U;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
i. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.6B, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.6B, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[ 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)]
Permit issued this the 231d day of September 2019
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
mda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0034386
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