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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0039637_Permit (Issuance)_20200305 ROY COOPER •., `� Governorqt '' t MICHAEL S.REGAN '' akv 'sf Secretory S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality March 05, 2020 William Ratchford,Vice President Southwood Realty Company P.O. Box 280 Gastonia, NC 28053 Subject: Change of Ownership Approval Permit No.WQ0039637 Southwood Realty Alamance County Dear Mr. Ratchford: • Division personnel have reviewed and approved your permit modification request for Permit No. WQ0039637. This modification is to change ownership from the Eco Waterside, LLC to Southwood Realty Company,and Southwood Realty is now responsible for the continued operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection extension. Our database has been revised to reflect the ownership change.This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with its individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T.0400 and G.S 143-215.9B. If you have any other questions regarding this matter, please contact Celeste Sugg at(919)707-3628 or via [email: Celeste.sugg@ncdenr.gov]. Sincerely, for S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ enclosures: Permit No.WQ0039637 .0403 Supplement cc: Kirk K Bradley, Eco Waterside, LLC, kbradley@lmoc.net Amy Pasour,Southwood Realty,amy.pasour@southwoodrealty.com Winston Salem Regional Office,Water Quality Regional Operations Section PERCS Files(electronic copy) D North Carolina Department of EnvironmentalQuality I Division of Water Resources ‘ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Malt Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 nrnrH�rwn�w Comment a Ennwsestal owe, 919.707.9000 15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than 200,000 gallons per day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this Rule: (1) The sewer system is effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the sewer system has been developed and is actively maintained. (3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule,spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system)are inspected by the permittee or its representative every day(i.e.,365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week. (5) High-priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six-months and inspections are documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system is conducted at least once per year. (7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a),and public notice is provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. (8) A Grease Control Program is in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems,the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary,of grease interceptors at existing establishments.The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors,enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. (B) For privately owned collection systems,the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its representative. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A)and (B)of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows. (9) Right-of-ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. (10)Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs(a)(1)through (a)(9) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map,which shall be maintained for the life of the system. (b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted. (c) The Director may determine that a collection system should not be deemed to be permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter.This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e)of this Subchapter. History Note:Authority G.S. 143-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a); 143-215.9B; Eff.September 1,2006. `''- ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN 4•03 • Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Water Resources Interim Director ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY November 21,2017 RECEIVED Kirk J.Bradley,Manager Eco Watercourse II,LLC PO Drawer 9 MAR 0 3 2420 Sanford,NC 27331 AI Subject: Permit No.WQ0039637 CDE�/D14/ Eco Watercourse II,LLC /�����' Waterside Apartments_ Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit Alamance County Dear Mr.Bradley: In accordance with your application received November 16, 2017, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0039637 dated November 21, 2017,to the Eco Watercourse II, LLC (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit: Condition II.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and approved. Condition II.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T.0403 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. 450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105 Phone:336-776-9800\Internet:www.ncwateraualltv.org State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources • • . „ . s;' T1/2"-$t'1. ✓: }•w '3�•_`.'ti._.• +t. -='•.. ' -, .. _ �? �t*r l • ,d! �` Eco Watercourse II,LLC Permit No.WQ0039637 If you need additional information concerning this matter,please contact Jenny Graznak at(336) 776-9695 or via e-mail at jenny.graznak@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Sj A.L.(L 1' 4 . for Linda Culpepper Interim Director,Division of Water Resources by Sherri V.Knight,PE,Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ enclosure: Operational Agreement • cc: Mark P.Ashness,P.E.—CE Group,Inc.(marks Dcegroupinc.com) Frankie Maness, City Manager—City of Graham(fmaness(c)'citvofi raham.com). Winston-Salem Regional Office Files Water Resources Central Files PERCS Page 2 of 8 ;i'(e — . . . 'v,,,,,;:i,,, ?_:::,:' '-' L. „,,. ., _ . Environmental Quality WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the Eco Watercourse II,LLC Alamance County for the construction and operation of approximately 1,983 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve an apartment complex with 110 one-bedroom units, 82 two-bedroom units, 48 three- bedroom units, pool, and leasing center as part of the Waterside Apartments project, and the discharge of 64,460 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Graham's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 16, 2017, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified conditions and limitations contained therein. f'fucc.4. ',. t,,u1.CIt for Linda Culpepper Interim Director,Division of Water Resources By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission Permit Number: WQ0039637 Permit Issued: November 21,2017 Page 3 of 8 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Eco Watercourse II, LLC is hereby authorized to: Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Graham Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0021211. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria,adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina- licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special Conditions identified below. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 64,460 GPD,shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)] 2. The Operational" Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T.0115] II. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event, there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104;G.S 143-215.1(d3)] 2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110] 3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data.[15A NCAC 02T.0110] Page 4 of 8 4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. • e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-months and inspections are documented. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0506(a),and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute§143-215.1C. h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows: 1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control program shall include at least biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors,enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. 2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control.Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the'permittee or its representative. 3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows. . I. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel add equipment accessibility. j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Page 5 of 8 5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Winston- Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 776-9800, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: - a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport,such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,line blockage or breakage,etc.;or b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons;or c. Any SSO and/or spill,regardless of volume,that reaches surface water Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible,but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S.143-215.1C(a1)] • 6. Construction of the gravity sewers,pump stations,and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.[1SA NCAC 02T.0108(b)] 7, Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement,then a copy/of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification. A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following: a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan&profile views of sewer lines& force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,separation distances,material changes,etc. b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing, velocity, pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well storage,surge protection,detention time in the wet well,and force main,ability to flush low points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a Page 6 of 8 portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump,include travel timeframes,shall be provided. c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit,regulations,or the Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification in the space provided,or in written summary form. Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit(including pipe length increases of 10%or greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After- construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved,thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification&activation.[15A NCAC 02T.0116] 8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until corrected.'If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and submitting the construction certification.[15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)] 9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities.[15A NCAC 02T.0116] 10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 1SA NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable;the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T.0104;15A NCAC 02T.0108(b-c)] 11. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. [15A NCAC 02T.0110; 15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)] 12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal,State,or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] • Page 7 of 8