NC0020567_Authorization to Construct_19920327

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
March 27, 1992
Mr. Joseph R. Huffman, Town Manager
Town of Ellin
Post Office Box 857
Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Subject: Permit No. NCO020567
Authorization to Construct
Town of Ellin
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Upgrade, Phase One
Surry County
Dear Mr. Huffman:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 23, 1992 by the Division
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of new 4.5 MGD dual channel influent structure with
one mechanical bar screen and one manual bar screen, a new 22,000 gallon baffled addition to the chlorine
contact basin, an S02 dechlorination diffuser located just prior to chlorination basin effluent pipe,
Laboratory modifications to house new C12 and S02 (dechlorination) feed and monitoring equipment, a 40
foot diameter (inside) by 18.5 foot max side water depth sloping bottom sludge holding tank with various
level supernatant siphons and bottom sludge sump, a sludge truck loading station with over flow drains
leading back to treatment facilities, and all associated piping, valves, controls, minor modifications, and
appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater into the Yadkin River, classified Class C waters.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO020567 issued April 1, 1991 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NCO020567
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
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In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, phone no. 919/ 896-7007 shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be matte during the normal office hours from 8:00
am. until 5.00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
2762E-0535.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. John Seymour telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely,
George T verett
cc: Surry County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit