CCAFS Regional Domestic Wastewater Operating Permit.pdf

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Central District 3319 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 232

Orlando, Florida 32803-3767

Charlie Crist Governor

Jeff Kottkamp

Lt. Governor

Michael W. Sole Secretary

STATE OF FLORIDA

DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FACILITY PERMIT

PERMITTEE: PERMIT NUMBER: FL0102920-006 (Minor) U.S. Air Force FILE NUMBER: FL0102920-006-DW1P

ISSUANCE DATE: April 26, 2010 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: April 25, 2015 Patrick Giniewski 1224 Jupiter St # MS9125

45 CES/CEV

Patrick AFB, Florida 32925-3343

(321) 494-2939

FACILITY:

CCAFS/Regional WWTF Scrub Jay Rd Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920 Brevard County Latitude: 28°29' 44.52" N Longitude: 80°35' 3.05" W

This permit is issued under the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and applicable rules of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and constitutes authorization to discharge to waters of the state under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This permit does not constitute authorization to discharge wastewater other than as expressly stated in this permit. The above named permittee is hereby authorized to operate the facilities in accordance with the documents attached hereto and specifically described as follows:

WASTEWATER TREATMENT:

An existing 0.800 million gallon per day (MGD) annual average daily flow (AADF) permitted capacity extended aeration (oxidation ditch) domestic wastewater treatment plant consisting of influent screening, grit removal, flow equalization, a closed loop reactor (CLR) providing nitrification and denitrification, secondary clarification, filtration, disinfection by chlorination, and aerobic digestion of residuals followed by sludge drying beds with leachate returned to the plant headworks.

REUSE OR DISPOSAL:

Land Application R-001: An existing 0.800 MGD AADF permitted capacity rapid infiltration basin (RIB) system. R-001 is a reuse system which consists of two (2) North RIBs with a total wetted area of 1.89 acres having a capacity of 0.395 MGD, two (2) Central RIBs with a total wetted area of 0.65 acres having a capacity of 0.135 MGD, and two (2) South RIBs with a total wetted area of 1.29 acres having a capacity of 0.270 MGD. Reclaimed water is also used for in-plant wash-down and lawn irrigation at the wastewater treatment facility site. This permit does not allow any discharge of reclaimed water to surface waters.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH: The limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in this cover sheet and Part I through Part IX on pages 1 through 17 of this permit.

PERMITTEE: U.S. Air Force PERMIT NUMBER: FL0102920-006 (Minor) FACILITY: CCAFS/Regional WWTF EXPIRATION DATE: April 25, 2015

I. RECLAIMED WATER AND EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

A. Reuse and Land Application Systems

1. During the period beginning on the issuance date and lasting through the expiration date of this permit, the permittee is authorized to direct reclaimed water to Reuse System R-001. Such reclaimed water shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below and reported in accordance with condition I.B.7.:

Reclaimed Water Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Parameter

Units

Max/Min

Limit

Statistical Basis

Frequency of Monitoring

Sample Type

Site Number

Notes

Flow (Total to R-001) MGD Max Max

0.800 Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Continuous Calculated FLW-2 See I.A.3

Flow (to North RIBs) MGD Max

Max 0.395 Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Continuous

Recording Flow Meter with Totalizer

FLW-3

Flow (to Central RIBs) MGD Max

Max 0.135 Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Continuous

Recording Flow Meter with Totalizer

FLW-4

Flow (to South RIBs) MGD Max

Max 0.270 Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Continuous

Recording Flow Meter with Totalizer

FLW-5

BOD, Carbonaceous 5 day, 20C mg/L

Max Max Max Max

20.0 30.0 45.0 60.0

Annual Average Monthly Average Weekly Average Single Sample

Weekly 8-hr FPC EFA-1

Solids, Total Suspended mg/L

Max Max Max Max

20.0 30.0 45.0 60.0

Annual Average Monthly Average Weekly Average Single Sample

Weekly 8-hr FPC EFA-1

Coliform, Fecal #/100mL

Max Max Max

Annual Average Single Sample Monthly Geometric Mean

Weekly Grab EFA-1 See I.A.4 pH s.u. Min Max

6.0 8.5

Single Sample Single Sample 5 Days/Week Grab EFA-1

Chlorine, Total Residual (For Disinfection) mg/L Min 0.5 Single Sample 5 Days/Week Grab EFA-1 See I.A.5

Nitrogen, Nitrate, Total (as N) mg/L Max 12.0 Single Sample Weekly 8-hr FPC EFA-1 See I.A.6

Nitrogen, Total (as N) mg/L Max Max

Report Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Weekly 8-hr FPC EFA-1 See I.A.7

Phosphorus, Total (as P) mg/L Max

Max Report Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Weekly 8-hr FPC EFA-1 See I.A.7

2. Reclaimed water samples shall be taken at the monitoring site locations listed in Permit Condition I.A.1. and as described below:

Monitoring Site Number

Description of Monitoring Site

FLW-2 FLW 2 = FLW 3 + FLW 4 + FLW 5

FLW-3 Flow meter to North RIB FLW-4 Flow meter to Central RIB FLW-5 Flow meter to South RIB EFA-1 Effluent pump wetwell

3. A recording flow meter with totalizer shall be utilized to measure flow and calibrated at least once every 12 months. [62-601.200(17) and .500(6)]

4. The effluent limitation for the monthly geometric mean for fecal coliform is only applicable if 10 or more values are reported. If fewer than 10 values are reported, the monthly geometric mean shall be calculated and reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report. [62-600.440(4)(c)]

5. Total residual chlorine must be maintained for a minimum contact time of 15 minutes based on peak hourly flow. [62-610.510, 62-600.440(4)(b) and (5)(b)]

6. Nitrate nitrogen (NO3) concentration in the water discharged to the land application system shall not exceed

12.0 mg/L or as required to comply with Rule 62-610.510, F.A.C. [62-610.510]

7. Monitoring for total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) are required as allowed by Rule 62-601.300(6), FAC, to evaluate impacts of reclaimed water to ground and surface waters in an impaired water basin. [62- 601.300(6)]

FACIL PIRATION DATE: April 25, 2015

ITY: CCAFS/Regional WWTF EX

B. Other Limitations and Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

1. During the period beginning on the issuance date and lasting through the expiration date of this permit, the treatment facility shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below and reported in accordance with condition I.B.7.:

Limitations Monitoring Requirements

Parameter

Units

Max/Min

Limit

Statistical Basis

Frequency of Analysis

Sample Type

Site Number

Notes

Flow (total through plant) MGD

Max Max Max

0.800 Report Report

Annual Average Monthly Average Quarterly Average

Continuous Recording Flow

Meter with Totalizer

FLW-1

See I.B.4

Percent Capacity, (TMADF/Permitted Capacity) x 100 percent Max Report Monthly Average Monthly Calculated CAL-1

BOD, Carbonaceous 5 day, 20C (Influent) mg/L Max Report Monthly Average Weekly 8-hr FPC INF-1 See I.B.3

Solids, Total Suspended (Influent) mg/L Max Report Monthly Average Weekly 8-hr FPC INF-1 See I.B.3

2. Samples shall be taken at the monitoring site locations listed in Permit Condition I.B.1. and as described below:

Monitoring Site Number

Description of Monitoring Site

FLW-1 Master Flow Meter CAL-1 Calculate from FLW-1 INF-1 Raw influent from Parshall flume

3. Influent samples shall be collected so that they do not contain digester supernatant or return activated sludge, or any other plant process recycled waters. [62-601.500(4)]

4. A recording flow meter with totalizer shall be utilized to measure flow and calibrated at least once every 12 months. [62-601.200(17) and .500(6)]

5. The sample collection, analytical test methods and method detection limits (MDLs) applicable to this permit shall be conducted using a sufficiently sensitive method to ensure compliance with applicable water quality standards and effluent limitations and shall be in accordance with Rule 62-4.246, Chapters 62-160 and 62-601, F.A.C., and 40 CFR 136, as appropriate. The list of Department established analytical methods, and corresponding MDLs (method detection limits) and PQLs (practical quantitation limits), which is titled "FAC 62-4 MDL/PQL Table (April 26, 2006)" is available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/labs/library/index.htm. The MDLs and PQLs as described in this list shall constitute the minimum acceptable MDL/PQL values and the Department shall not accept results for which the laboratory's MDLs or PQLs are greater than those described above unless alternate MDLs and/or PQLs have been specifically approved by the Department for this permit.

Any method included in the list may be used for reporting as long as it meets the following requirements:

a. The laboratory's reported MDL and PQL values for the particular method must be equal or less than the corresponding method values specified in the Department's approved MDL and PQL list;

b. The laboratory reported MDL for the specific parameter is less than or equal to the permit limit or the applicable water quality criteria, if any, stated in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C. Parameters that are listed as "report only" in the permit shall use methods that provide an MDL, which is equal to or less than the applicable water quality criteria stated in 62-302, F.A.C.; and

c. If the MDLs for all methods available in the approved list are above the stated permit limit or applicable water quality criteria for that parameter, then the method with the lowest stated MDL shall be used.

When the analytical results are below method detection or practical quantitation limits, the permittee shall report the actual laboratory MDL and/or PQL values for the analyses that were performed following the instructions on the applicable discharge monitoring report.

Where necessary, the permittee may request approval of alternate methods or for alternative MDLs or PQLs for any approved analytical method. Approval of alternate laboratory MDLs or PQLs are not necessary if the laboratory reported MDLs and PQLs are less than or equal to the permit limit or the applicable water quality criteria, if any, stated in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C. Approval of an analytical method not included in the above-referenced list is not necessary if the analytical method is approved in accordance with 40 CFR 136 or deemed acceptable by the Department. [62-4.246, 62-160]

6. The permittee shall provide safe access points for obtaining representative influent, reclaimed water, and effluent samples which are required by this permit. [62-601.500(5)]

7. Monitoring requirements under this permit are effective on the first day of the second month following permit issuance. Until such time, the permittee shall continue to monitor and report in accordance with previously effective permit requirements, if any. During the period of operation authorized by this permit, the permittee shall complete and submit to the Department Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) in accordance with the frequencies specified by the REPORT type (i.e. monthly, toxicity, quarterly, semiannual, annual, etc.) indicated on the DMR forms attached to this permit. Monitoring results for each monitoring period shall be submitted in accordance with the associated DMR due dates below.

REPORT Type on DMR Monitoring Period Due Date Monthly or Toxicity first day of month - last day of month 28th day of following month Quarterly January 1 - March 31

April 1 - June 30 July 1 - September 30 October 1 - December 31

April 28 July 28 October 28 January 28

Semiannual January 1 - June 30 July 1 - December 30

July 28 January 28

Annual January 1 - December 31 January 28

DMRs shall be submitted for each required monitoring period including months of no discharge. The permittee shall make copies of the attached DMR form(s) and shall submit the completed DMR form(s) to the Department by the twenty-eighth (28th) of the month following the month of operation at the address specified below:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Compliance Evaluation Section, Mail Station 3551 Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400

[62-620.610(18)][62-601.300(1),(2), and (3)]

8. During the period of operation authorized by this permit, reclaimed water or effluent shall be monitored annually for the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., (except for asbestos, color, odor, and corrosivity). These monitoring results shall be reported to the Department annually on the DMR. During years when a permit is not renewed, a certification stating that no new non-domestic wastewater dischargers have been added to the collection system since the last reclaimed water or effluent analysis was conducted may be submitted in lieu of the report. The annual reclaimed water or effluent analysis report or the certification shall be completed and submitted in a timely manner so as to be received by the Department's Central District Office by June 28 of each year. Approved analytical methods identified in Rule 62-620.100(3)(j), F.A.C., shall be used for the analysis. If no method is included for a parameter, methods specified in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., shall be used. [62-601.300(4)][62-601.500(3)][62-610.300(4)]

9. The permittee shall submit an Annual Reuse Report using DEP Form 62-610.300(4)(a)2. on or before January 1 of each year. [62-610.870(3)]

10. Unless specified otherwise in this permit, all reports and other information required by this permit, including 24-hour notifications, shall be submitted to or reported to, as appropriate, the Department's Central District Office at the address specified below:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Central District Office 3319 Maguire Blvd Suite 232 Orlando, Florida 32803-3767

Phone Number - (407)894-7555 FAX Number - (850)412-0496 (All FAX copies and e-mails shall be followed by original copies.)

[62-620.305]

11. All reports and other information shall be signed in accordance with the requirements of Rule 62-620.305, F.A.C. [62-620.305]

II. RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. The method of residuals use or disposal by this facility is disposal in a Class I or II solid waste landfill. [62- 620,320(6),62-640.880(1)]

2. The permittee shall be responsible for proper treatment, management, use, and land application or disposal of its residuals. [62-640.300(5)]

3. Disposal of residuals, septage, and other solids in a solid waste disposal facility, or disposal by placement on land for purposes other than soil conditioning or fertilization, such as at a monofill, surface impoundment, waste pile, or dedicated site, shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. [62- 640.100(6)(k)3&4]

4. If the permittee intends to accept residuals from other facilities, a permit revision is required pursuant to Rule 62-640.880(2)(d), F.A.C. [62-640.880(2)(d)]

5. Storage of residuals or other solids at the permitted facility shall require prior written notification to the Department if the storage lasts longer than 30 days. [62-640.300(4)]

III. GROUND WATER REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Requirements

1. All new ground water monitoring wells shall be installed within 90 days of the Department’s issuance of this permit.

2. The permittee shall give at least 72-hours notice to the Department's Central District Ground Water Section, prior to the installation of the new monitoring wells detailed below. [62-4.070]

3. Prior to construction of the new ground water monitoring well, a soil boring shall be made at the monitoring well location in order to establish the well depth and screen interval. [62-520.900(2)]

4. The monitoring wells shall be constructed per the proposed well construction drawings as approved by the Department.

5. Within 30 days after installation of the new monitoring well, the permittee shall submit to the Department's Central District Ground Water Section detailed information on the well’s location, soil boring log, and construction details on the attached DEP Form 62-520.900(2), Monitor Well Completion Report. [62-532.410 and 62-520.900(2)]

B. Operational Requirements

1. For the Part IV Land Application System, all ground water quality criteria specified in Chapter 62-520, F.A.C., shall be met at the edge of the zone of discharge. For major users of reclaimed water (i.e., using 0.1 MGD or more), the zone of discharge for Land Application Site R-001 shall extend horizontally 100 feet from the application site or to user’s site property line, whichever is less, and vertically to the base of the surficial aquifer. For other users, the zone of discharge shall extend horizontally to the boundary of the general service area identified in the attached map and vertically to the base of the surficial aquifer. [62-520.200(26)] [62- 520.200(10), and [62-520.465]

2. The ground water minimum criteria specified in Rule 62-520.400 F.A.C., shall be met within the zone of discharge. [62-520.400 and 62-520.420(4)]

3. During the period of operation authorized by this permit, the permittee shall sample ground water in accordance with this permit and the approved ground water monitoring plan prepared in accordance with Rule 62-520.600, F.A.C. [62-520.600][62-610.510]

4. The following monitoring wells shall be sampled quarterly. Sampling must be reasonably spaced to be representative of potentially changing conditions.

Facility Well Name

Permit Builder Name

WAFR # GMS # Depth

(Feet)

Aquifer Monitored

Well Type New or

Existing

For Central and South Ponds MW-1 MWB-1 2168 3005A15419 21.0 Surficial Background Existing

South Ponds MW-3 MWC-3 2166 3005A15421 21.0 Surficial Compliance Existing

MW-11* MWC-11 106125 -- 16.0 Surficial Compliance New Central Ponds

MW-5P** MWP-5P** 2164 3005A15574 21.0 Surficial Piezometer Existing MW-5R MWC-5R 35545 -- 12.5 Surficial Compliance Existing MW-6 MWC-6 2163 3005A15575 21.0 Surficial Compliance Existing

North Ponds MW-7 MWC-7 2162 3005A17347 12.7 Surficial Compliance Existing MW-9 MWC-9 2160 3005A17349 12.5 Surficial Compliance Existing

MW-10* MWC-10 106124 -- 16.0 Surficial Compliance New P-1 MWP-2159 2159 3005A17350 7.3 Surficial Piezometer Existing P-2 MWP-2158 2158 3005A17351 6.8 Surficial Piezometer Existing P-3 MWP-2157 2157 3005A17352 7.4 Surficial Piezometer Existing P-4 MWP-2156 2156 3005A17353 9.0 Surficial Piezometer Existing P-5 MWP-2155 2155 3005A17354 10.5 Surficial Piezometer Existing P-6 MWP-2154 2154 3005A17355 7.1 Surficial Piezometer Existing

* Compliance monitoring wells MWC-10 (WAFR#106124) and MWC-11 (WAFR#106125) have been added to the current Groundwater Monitoring Plan (GWMP), the approval was given via email from the GW Section prior to the permit renewal and these wells have been installed on December 21, 2009 at the North Ponds and South Ponds sites, respectively before issuance of the final permit.

** Existing MW-5 (piezometer at Central Ponds Site) has been renamed as MW-5P or MWP-5P because of FDEP- WAFR database naming conflict. The WAFR#2164 and GMS#3005A15574 remain the same.

[62-520.600][62-610.510]

5. The piezometers identified in the Permit Condition III. B. 4. shall be utilized quarterly for water level measurements only. The monitoring wells identified in the Permit Condition III. B. 4. shall be analyzed quarterly for each of the following parameters:

Parameter Compliance

Well Limit

Units Sample

Type

Frequency

Water Level Relative to Feet, NGVD Report Feet In Situ Quarterly Nitrate, (as N) 10 mg/L Grab Quarterly Solids, Total Dissolved (TDS) 4160* mg/L Grab Quarterly Chloride (as Cl) 1830* mg/L Grab Quarterly Coliform, Fecal 4 #/100mL Grab Quarterly pH 6.5-8.5 SU Grab Quarterly Sodium 1104* mg/L Grab Quarterly Turbidity, Lab - Nepholometric Report NTU Grab Quarterly Manganese, Total Recoverable 0.39* mg/L Grab Quarterly

* Variance issued 4/11/03

[62-520.600(11)(b)] [62-601.300(3), 62-601.700, and Figure 3 of 62-601][62-601.300(6)] [62-520.310(5)]

6. If the concentration for any constituent listed in Permit Condition III. B. 5. in the natural background quality of the ground water is greater than the stated maximum, or in the case of pH is also less than the minimum, the representative natural background quality shall be the prevailing standard. [62-520.420(2)]

7. In accordance with Part D of Form 62-620.910(10), water levels shall be recorded before evacuating wells for sample collection. Elevation references shall include the top of the well casing and land surface at each well site (Feet, NGVD) at a precision of plus or minus 0.01 foot. [62-520.600(11)(C)] [62-610.510(3)(b)]

8. Ground water monitoring wells shall be purged prior to sampling to obtain representative samples. [62- 601.700(5)] [62-160.210]

9. Analyses shall be conducted on unfiltered samples, unless filtered samples have been approved by the Department's Central District, Ground Water Section as being more representative of ground water conditions.

[62-520.310(5)]

10. Ground water monitoring parameters shall be analyzed in accordance with Chapter 62-601, F.A.C. [62- 620.610(18)]

11. Ground water monitoring test results shall be submitted on Part D of Form 62-620.910(10). A completed Certification Page shall accompany each quarter of monitoring data. For reuse or land application projects, the quarterly ground water monitoring results shall be submitted with the DMR as shown in the following schedule.

[62-520.600(10)] [62-601.300(3), 62.601.700, and Figure 3 of 62-601] [62-620.610(18)]

SAMPLE PERIOD REPORT DUE DATE

January - March April 28 April - June July 28 July - September October 28 October - December January 28

12. If any monitoring well becomes damaged or cannot be sampled for some reason, the permittee shall notify the Department's Central District, Ground Water Section immediately and a written report shall follow within seven days detailing the circumstances and remedial measures taken or proposed. Repair or replacement of monitoring wells shall be approved in advance by the Department's Central District, Ground Water Section.

[62-520.600][62-4.070(3)]

13. The Permittee shall provide verbal notice to the Department's Central District, Ground Water Section as soon as practical after discovery of a sinkhole within an area for the management or application of wastewater, wastewater residuals (sludges), or reclaimed water. The Permittee shall immediately implement measures appropriate to control the entry of contaminants, and shall detail these measures to the Department's Central District, Ground Water Section in a written report within 7 days of the sinkhole discovery. [62-4.070(3)]

IV. ADDITIONAL REUSE AND LAND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Part IV Rapid Infiltration Basins

1. Advisory signs shall be posted around the site boundaries to designate the nature of the project area. [62- 610.518]

2. The maximum annual average loading rate to the two (2) North RIBs shall be limited to 7.69 inches per day (as applied to the entire bottom area). The maximum annual average loading rate to the two (2) Central RIBs shall be limited to 7.69 inches per day (as applied to the entire bottom area). The maximum annual average loading rate to the two (2) South RIBs shall be limited to 7.69 inches per day (as applied to the entire bottom area). [62- 610.523(3)]

3. The RIBs normally shall be loaded for 7 days and shall be rested for 7 days. Infiltration ponds, basins, or trenches shall be allowed to dry during the resting portion of the cycle. [62-610.523(4)]

4. Rapid infiltration basins shall be routinely maintained to control vegetation growth and to maintain percolation capability by scarification or removal of deposited solids. Basin bottoms shall be maintained to be level. [62- 610.523(6) and (7)]

5. Routine aquatic weed control and regular maintenance of storage pond embankments and access areas are required. [62-610.514 and 62-610.414]

6. Overflows from emergency discharge facilities on storage ponds or on infiltration ponds, basins, or trenches shall be reported as abnormal events in accordance with Permit Condition IX.20. [62-610.800(9)]

7. Based on the fact that the RIB bottom elevations are approximately at 10 ft. NGVD, close to the ground surface elevation, and have ponding issues during high flows and rain events, the existing RIBs must be re-evaluated thoroughly during the wet season and re-scarified as needed. Upon completion of this activity, the report of RIB re-evaluation shall be submitted to the Department within 30 days. [62-610.523(6)]

V. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Staffing Requirements

1. During the period of operation authorized by this permit, the wastewater facilities shall be operated under the supervision of a(n) operator(s) certified in accordance with Chapter 62-602, F.A.C. In accordance with Chapter 62-699, F.A.C., this facility is a Category III, Class C facility and, at a minimum, operators with appropriate certification must be on the site as follows:

A Class C or higher operator 6 hours/day for 5 days/week and one visit on each weekend day. The lead/chief operator must be a Class C operator, or higher.

2. An operator meeting the lead/chief operator class for the plant shall be available during all periods of plant operation. "Available" means able to be contacted as needed to initiate the appropriate action in a timely manner. [62-699.311(1)]

B. Capacity Analysis Report and Operation and Maintenance Performance Report Requirements

1. The application to renew this permit shall include an updated capacity analysis report prepared in accordance with Rule 62-600.405, F.A.C. [62-600.405(5)]

2. The application to renew this permit shall include a detailed operation and maintenance performance report prepared in accordance with Rule 62-600.735, F.A.C. [62-600.735(1)]

C. Recordkeeping Requirements

1. The permittee shall maintain the following records and make them available for inspection at the Environmental office(s) of the permittee.

a. Records of all compliance monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, including, if applicable, a copy of the laboratory certification showing the certification number of the laboratory, for at least three years from the date the sample or measurement was taken;

b. Copies of all reports required by the permit for at least three years from the date the report was prepared;

c. Records of all data, including reports and documents, used to complete the application for the permit for at least three years from the date the application was filed;

d. Monitoring information, including a copy of the laboratory certification showing the laboratory certification number, related to the residuals use and disposal activities for the time period set forth in Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., for at least three years from the date of sampling or measurement;

e. A copy of the current permit;

f. A copy of the current operation and maintenance manual as required by Chapter 62-600, F.A.C.;

g. A copy of any required record drawings;

h. Copies of the licenses of the current certified operators; and

i. Copies of the logs and schedules showing plant operations and equipment maintenance for three years from the date of the logs or schedules. The logs shall, at a minimum, include identification of the plant; the signature and license number of the operator(s) and the signature of the person(s) making any entries; date and time in and out; specific operation and maintenance activities, including any preventive maintenance or repairs made or requested; results of tests performed and samples taken, unless documented on a laboratory sheet; and notation of any notification or reporting completed in accordance with Rule 62-602.650(3), F.A.C. The logs shall be maintained on-site in a location accessible to 24-hour inspection, protected from weather damage, and current to the last operation and maintenance performed.

[62-620.350, 62-602.650]

VI. SCHEDULES

1. The following improvement actions shall be completed according to the following schedule:

Improvement Action Completion Date

1. Provide an up-to-date Operations and Maintenance Manual for the facility.

June 30, 2010

2. Repair or replace submersible aerator in equalization basin. May 31, 2010

3. Repair or replace Submersible Mixer #2, Submersible Mixer #4, Submersible Mixer and Aerator #5, Submersible Mixer and Aerator #6, and Internal Recirculation Pump #1 in the CLR.

April 30, 2010

4. Correct tripping problem with Internal Recirculation Pumps #2 and #3 in the CLR.

April 30, 2010

5. Replace cracked sludge drying bed media tiles and repair or replace the bed side boards’.

May 31, 2010

6. Provide the Department with a copy of the updated operating procedures and collection/transmission system pumping practices that have been incorporated to better anticipate peak flow events and eliminate overflow of the equalization basin shunt tube and unit processes.

September 30, 2010

7. Replace Pista Grit Removal Dewatering Unit. October 31, 2010

8. Repair or replace aerobic digesters support system including controls and Transfer Pump #1.

October 31, 2010

9. Re-evaluate existing RIBs thoroughly during the wet season and re-scarified as needed.

Submit within 30 days of completion.

[62-620.320(6)]

2. If the permittee wishes to continue operation of this wastewater facility after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee shall submit an application for renewal no later than one-hundred and eighty days (180) prior to the expiration date of this permit. Application shall be made using the appropriate forms listed in Rule 62- 620.910, F.A.C., including submittal of the appropriate processing fee set forth in Rule 62-4.050, F.A.C. [62- 620.335(1) and (2)]

VII. INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. This facility is not required to have a pretreatment program at this time. [62-625.500]

VIII. OTHER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1. The permittee shall comply with all conditions and requirements for reuse contained in their consumptive use permit issued by the Water Management District, if such requirements are consistent with Department rules.

[62-610.800(10)]

2. In the event that the treatment facilities or equipment no longer function as intended, are no longer safe in terms of public health and safety, or odor, noise, aerosol drift, or lighting adversely affects neighboring developed areas at the levels prohibited by Rule 62-600.400(2)(a), F.A.C., corrective action (which may include additional maintenance or modifications of the permitted facilities) shall be taken by the permittee. Other corrective action may be required to ensure compliance with rules of the Department. Additionally, the treatment, management, use or land application of residuals shall not cause a violation of the odor prohibition in Rule 62- 296.320(2), F.A.C. [62-600.410(8) and 62-640.400(6)]

3. The deliberate introduction of stormwater in any amount into collection/transmission systems designed solely for the introduction (and conveyance) of domestic/industrial wastewater; or the deliberate introduction of stormwater into collection/transmission systems designed for the introduction or conveyance of combinations of storm and domestic/industrial wastewater in amounts which may reduce the efficiency of pollutant removal by the treatment plant is prohibited, except as provided by Rule 62-610.472, F.A.C. [62-604.130(3)]

4. Collection/transmission system overflows shall be reported to the Department in accordance with Permit Condition IX. 20. [62-604.550] [62-620.610(20)]

5. The operating authority of a collection/transmission system and the permittee of a treatment plant are prohibited from accepting connections of wastewater discharges which have not received necessary pretreatment or which contain materials or pollutants (other than normal domestic wastewater constituents):

a. Which may cause fire or explosion hazards; or

b. Which may cause excessive corrosion or other deterioration of wastewater facilities due to chemical action or pH levels; or

c. Which are solid or viscous and obstruct flow or otherwise interfere with wastewater facility operations or treatment; or

d. Which result in the wastewater temperature at the introduction of the treatment plant exceeding 40oC or otherwise inhibiting treatment; or

e. Which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes that may cause worker health and safety problems.

[62-604.130(5)]

6. Access to the treatment facility, storage ponds, rapid infiltration basins, and/or infiltration trenches is controlled by the permittee to discourage the entry of animals and unauthorized persons. The permittee reserves the right to determine the best method for discouraging the entry of animals (relocation, installation of barriers to prevent entry, berm repair, etc.) [62-610.518(1) and 62-600.400(2)(b)]

7. Screenings and grit removed from the wastewater facilities shall be collected in suitable containers and hauled to a Department approved Class I landfill or to a landfill approved by the Department for receipt/disposal of screenings and grit. [62-701.300(1)(a)]

8. Where required by Chapter 471 or Chapter 492, F.S., applicable portions of reports that must be submitted under this permit shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer or a professional geologist, as appropriate. [62-620.310(4)]

9. The permittee shall provide verbal notice to the Department's Central District Office as soon as practical after discovery of a sinkhole or other karst feature within an area for the management or application of wastewater, wastewater residuals (sludges), or reclaimed water. The permittee shall immediately implement measures appropriate to control the entry of contaminants, and shall detail these measures to the Department's Central District Office in a written report within 7 days of the sinkhole discovery. [62-620.320(6)]

10. The permittee shall provide adequate notice to the Department of the following:

a. Any new introduction of pollutants into the facility from an industrial discharger which would be subject to Chapter 403, F.S., and the requirements of Chapter 62-620, F.A.C., if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and

b. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that facility by a source which was identified in the permit application and known to be discharging at the time the permit was issued.

Adequate notice shall include information on the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the facility and any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent or reclaimed water to be discharged from the facility.

[62-620.625(2)]

IX. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and enforceable pursuant to Chapter 403, Florida Statutes. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, and is grounds for enforcement action, permit termination, permit revocation and reissuance, or permit revision. [62-620.610(1)]

2. This permit is valid only for the specific processes and operations applied for and indicated in the approved drawings or exhibits. Any unauthorized deviations from the approved drawings, exhibits, specifications, or conditions of this permit constitute grounds for revocation and enforcement action by the Department. [62- 620.610(2)]

3. As provided in Subsection 403.087(6), F.S., the issuance of this permit does not convey any vested rights or any exclusive privileges. Neither does it authorize any injury to public or private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor authorize any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This permit is not a waiver of or approval of any other Department permit or authorization that may be required for other aspects of the total project which are not addressed in this permit. [62-620.610(3)]

4. This permit conveys no title to land or water, does not constitute state recognition or acknowledgment of title, and does not constitute authority for the use of submerged lands unless herein provided and the necessary title or leasehold interests have been obtained from the State. Only the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may express State opinion as to title. [62-620.610(4)]

5. This permit does not relieve the permittee from liability and penalties for harm or injury to human health or welfare, animal or plant life, or property caused by the construction or operation of this permitted source; nor does it allow the permittee to cause pollution in contravention of Florida Statutes and Department rules, unless specifically authorized by an order from the Department. The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge, reuse of reclaimed water, or residuals use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. [62-620.610(5)]

6. If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after its expiration date, the permittee shall apply for and obtain a new permit. [62-620.610(6)]

7. The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain the facility and systems of treatment and control, and related appurtenances, that are installed and used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. This provision includes the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems when necessary to maintain or achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. [62-620.610(7)]

8. This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit revision, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. [62-620.610(8)]

9. The permittee, by accepting this permit, specifically agrees to allow authorized Department personnel, including an authorized representative of the Department and authorized EPA personnel, when applicable, upon presentation of credentials or other documents as may be required by law, and at reasonable times, depending upon the nature of the concern being investigated, to:

a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility, system, or activity is located or conducted, or where records shall be kept under the conditions of this permit;

b. Have access to and copy any records that shall be kept under the conditions of this permit;

c. Inspect the facilities, equipment, practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and

d. Sample or monitor any substances or parameters at any location necessary to assure compliance with this permit or Department rules.

[62-620.610(9)]

10. In accepting this permit, the permittee understands and agrees that all records, notes, monitoring data, and other information relating to the construction or operation of this permitted source which are submitted to the Department may be used by the Department as evidence in any enforcement case involving the permitted source arising under the Florida Statutes or Department rules, except as such use is proscribed by Section 403.111, F.S., or Rule 62-620.302, F.A.C. Such evidence shall only be used to the extent that it is consistent with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable evidentiary rules. [62-620.610(10)]

11. When requested by the Department, the permittee shall within a reasonable time provide any information required by law which is needed to determine whether there is cause for revising, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or to determine compliance with the permit. The permittee shall also provide to the Department upon request copies of records required by this permit to be kept. If the permittee becomes aware of relevant facts that were not submitted or were incorrect in the permit application or in any report to the Department, such facts or information shall be promptly submitted or corrections promptly reported to the Department. [62-620.610(11)]

12. Unless specifically stated otherwise in Department rules, the permittee, in accepting this permit, agrees to comply with changes in Department rules and Florida Statutes after a reasonable time for compliance; provided, however, the permittee does not waive any other rights granted by Florida Statutes or Department rules. A reasonable time for compliance with a new or amended surface water quality standard, other than those standards addressed in Rule 62-302.500, F.A.C., shall include a reasonable time to obtain or be denied a mixing zone for the new or amended standard. [62-620.610(12)]

13. The permittee, in accepting this permit, agrees to pay the applicable regulatory program and surveillance fee in accordance with Rule 62-4.052, F.A.C. [62-620.610(13)]

14. This permit is transferable only upon Department approval in accordance with Rule 62-620.340, F.A.C. The permittee shall be liable for any noncompliance of the permitted activity until the transfer is approved by the Department. [62-620.610(14)]

15. The permittee shall give the Department written notice at least 60 days before inactivation or abandonment of a wastewater facility or activity and shall specify what steps will be taken to safeguard public health and safety during and following inactivation or abandonment. [62-620.610(15)]

16. The permittee shall apply for a revision to the Department permit in accordance with Rules 62-620.300, F.A.C., and the Department of Environmental Protection Guide to Permitting Wastewater Facilities or Activities Under Chapter 62-620, F.A.C., at least 90 days before construction of any planned substantial modifications to the permitted facility is to commence or with Rule 62-620.325(2), F.A.C., for minor modifications to the permitted facility. A revised permit shall be obtained before construction begins except as provided in Rule 62-620.300, F.A.C. [62-620.610(16)]

17. The permittee shall give advance notice to the Department of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. The permittee shall be responsible for any and all damages which may result from the changes and may be subject to enforcement action by the Department for penalties or revocation of this permit. The notice shall include the following information:

a. A description of the anticipated noncompliance;

b. The period of the anticipated noncompliance, including dates and times; and

c. Steps being taken to prevent future occurrence of the noncompliance.

[62-620.610(17)]

18. Sampling and monitoring data shall be collected and analyzed in accordance with Rule 62-4.246 and Chapters 62-160, 62-601, and 62-610, F.A.C., and 40 CFR 136, as appropriate.

a. Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit and shall be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), DEP Form 62-620.910(10), or as specified elsewhere in the permit.

b. If the permittee monitors any contaminant more frequently than required by the permit, using Department approved test procedures, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.

c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall use an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified in this permit.

d. Except as specifically provided in Rule 62-160.300, F.A.C., any laboratory test required by this permit shall be performed by a laboratory that has been certified by the Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (DOH ELCP). Such certification shall be for the matrix, test method and analyte(s) being measured to comply with this permit. For domestic wastewater facilities, testing for parameters listed in Rule 62-160.300(4), F.A.C., shall be conducted under the direction of a certified operator.

e. Field activities including on-site tests and sample collection shall follow the applicable standard operating procedures described in DEP-SOP-001/01 adopted by reference in Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.

f. Alternate field procedures and laboratory methods may be used where they have been approved in accordance with Rules 62-160.220, and 62-160.330, F.A.C.

[62-620.610(18)]

19. Reports of compliance or noncompliance with, or any progress reports on, interim and final requirements contained in any compliance schedule detailed elsewhere in this permit shall be submitted no later than 14 days following each schedule date. [62-620.610(19)]

20. The permittee shall report to the Department's Central District Office any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within five days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain: a description of the noncompliance and its cause; the period of noncompliance including exact dates and time, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncompliance.

a. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this condition:

(1) Any unanticipated bypass which causes any reclaimed water or effluent to exceed any permit limitation or results in an unpermitted discharge,

(2) Any upset which causes any reclaimed water or the effluent to exceed any limitation in the permit,

(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants specifically listed in the permit for such notice, and

(4) Any unauthorized discharge to surface or ground waters.

b. Oral reports as required by this subsection shall be provided as follows:

(1) For unauthorized releases or spills of treated or untreated wastewater reported pursuant to subparagraph (a)4. that are in excess of 1,000 gallons per incident, or where information indicates that public health or the environment will be endangered, oral reports shall be provided to the STATE WARNING POINT TOLL FREE NUMBER (800) 320-0519, as soon as practical, but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the discharge. The permittee, to the extent known, shall provide the following information to the State Warning Point:

(a) Name, address, and telephone number of person reporting;

(b) Name, address, and telephone number of permittee or responsible person for the discharge;

(c) Date and time of the discharge and status of discharge (ongoing or ceased);

(d) Characteristics of the wastewater spilled or released (untreated or treated, industrial or domestic wastewater);

(e) Estimated amount of the discharge;

(f) Location or address of the discharge;

(g) Source and cause of the discharge;

(h) Whether the discharge was contained on-site, and cleanup actions taken to date;

(i) Description of area affected by the discharge, including name of water body affected, if any; and

(j) Other persons or agencies contacted.

(2) Oral reports, not otherwise required to be provided pursuant to subparagraph b.1 above, shall be provided to the Department's Central District Office within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.

c. If the oral report has been received within 24 hours, the noncompliance has been corrected, and the noncompliance did not endanger health or the environment, the Department's Central District Office shall waive the written report.

[62-620.610(20)]

21. The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Permit Conditions IX.17., IX.18., or IX.19. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. This report shall contain the same information required by Permit Condition IX.20. of this permit. [62-620.610(21)]

22. Bypass Provisions.

a. "Bypass" means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment works.

b. Bypass is prohibited, and the Department may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unless the permittee affirmatively demonstrates that:

(1) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage; and

(2) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate back-up equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and

(3) The permittee submitted notices as required under Permit Condition IX.22.b. of this permit.

c. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice to the Department, if possible at least 10 days before the date of the bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass within 24 hours of learning about the bypass as required in Permit Condition IX.20. of this permit. A notice shall include a description of the bypass and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times; if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and the steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the bypass.

d. The Department shall approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effect, if the permittee demonstrates that it will meet the three conditions listed in Permit Condition IX.22.a.1. through 3. of this permit.

e. A permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause reclaimed water or effluent limitations to be exceeded if it is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.