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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Bob Boyette
Town of Carthage
P O Box 842
Carthage, NC 28327
Dear Mr. Boyette:
April 7, 1998 APR 0 8 1998
FAYETTEVI E
Subject: Permit No. WQ0007197
Town of Carthage
B-2057
Sewer Extension
Moore County
In accordance with your application received January 23, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0007197 dated April 1, 1998, to the Town of Carthage for the construction and continued
operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. The only modification to this permit is the
additional construction and operation of approximately 377 linear feet of 14 inch force main.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void permit number
WQ0007197 issued March 31, 1993, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein.
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 thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ed Buchan at [phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Preston oward,
cc: Moore County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NC DOT - Design Services
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION 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 Carthage
Moore County
FOR THE
continued operation of approximately 1,155 linear feet of 10 inch gravity sewer, approximately 50,900
linear feet of 8 inch force main, and approximately 9,400 linear feet of 14 inch force main, a 375 GPM
pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, standby generator with
automatic transfer switch, a 350 GPM pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high
water alarms, standby generator with automatic transfer switch, to serve existing connections, and the
discharge of no additional flow of collected domestic/commercial wastewater into the Moore County Water
and Sewer Authority's existing sewerage system;
construction and operation of approximately 377 linear feet of 14 inch force main pursuant to the
application received January 23, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void permit number
WQ0007197 issued March 31, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Moore County Water
and Sewer Authority's Central Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership,
or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the
Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the
parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.

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6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main 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.
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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Penrittee
to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
10. The issuance of this permit 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.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the
pump station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
c. A screened vent for the wet well,
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained,
f . Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g . Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
12. 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 collection
facilities.
13. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
486-1541, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of 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 failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.

Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) 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.
14. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Town of Carthage and the
Moore County Water and Sewer Authority for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in
full force and effect.
Permit issued this the 6th day of April, 1998
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Preston o ard, Jr., P.E., D' ector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number `N'Q0007197

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Permit No. WQ0007197
April 6, 1998
ENGINEER'S_CERTIFICATION
Final Partial
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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APR 5 1993
ENV. MANAGEMENT
FAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFIQF
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
March 31, 1993
Honorable Billie M. Mackey, Mayor
Town of Carthage
P. O. Box 842
Carthage, North Carolina 28327
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
SUBJECT: Town of Carthage
Permit No. WQ0007197
Wastewater Transport Facilities
Project No. CS370804-01
Moore County
Dear Mayor Mackey:
In accordance with your application received November 3, 1992, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0007197 dated March 31, 1993, to the
Town of Carthage for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater transport facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (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, P. 0. Box 27447, Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be
forwarded to you, one (1) set retained for our files.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] Fax # [phone]
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on
file by the Owner for the life of the project.
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 approved plans and specifications. Mail the
Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P. 0. Box 29535, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27626-0535. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr.
Bill Hoffman at [phone], extension 615.
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Attachment A. Preston Ho
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cc: Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates
Moore County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Officd'
Don Safrit
Groundwater Section
Facilities Assessment
Bennie Goetze, Jr.
Don Evans
Kim Brantley
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
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 Carthage
Moore County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 50,900 linear feet of 8-inch
force main; approximately 9,400 linear feet of 14-inch force main, including
a 14-inch wye with valve for the future connection by the Town of Southern
Pines; approximately 1,155 linear feet of 10-inch gravity interceptor sewer;
a 350 gpm pump station with dual 350 gpm pumps and odor control system; a
375 gpm pump station with dual 375 gpm pumps and a standby electrical
generator; a flow metering station; conversion of the existing first stage
lagoon to an equalization basin; and associated appurtenances, site work and
electrical work,with discharge to the Moore County Water and Sewer
Authority Is sewage collection system;
pursuant to the application received November 3, 1992 and in conformity with
the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources 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 following conditions and limitations:
1. This Permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications
and other supporting data.

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2. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in the application and other
supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be
adequately treated in the Moore County Water & Sewer Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into a
receiving stream.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the
treatment facilities is prohibited.
6. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the
requirements of the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act.
7. Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in
accordance with the requirements of the Division of Environmental
Management's Fayetteville Regional Office.
8. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications,
the Permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the
existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such
a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits
specified in the respective NPDES Permit.
9. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main 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.
10. 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 this permit, the approved plans
and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P. O. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535.
11. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be
maintained on file by the Owner for the life of the project.
12. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in
this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.

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13. The issuance of this permit 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.
14. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall
take imnediate corrective action, including those as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional
or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
15. This permit shall be voidable unless the agreement between -the
Town of Carthage and the Moore County Water and Sewer Authority
for the collection and final treatment of the wastewater is in
full force and effect.
16. The Permittee shall provide for the lift stations and force main
the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may
be achieved per hour in the pump station.
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the
force main.
C. A screened vent for the wet well.
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the
flooring and sidewalls.
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use
of ferrous material where three feet cannot be maintained.
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from
vandals.
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the
100-year flood elevation.
17. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville
Regional Office, telephone No. [phone] as soon as possible,
but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons,
that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater
transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,
line blockage or breakage, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.

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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a
written report in letter form within 15 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.
Permit issued this the 31st day of March 1993.
N OL1NA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
reston How d, Jr., ., D ector
Division of Envir _ 1•Management
By Authority of the Env omental Management
Ccmission
Permit No. WQ0007197

ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional
Engineer_ in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the project,
for the
(Project) (Name or Location)
hereby state that, to the best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Permit No. WQ0007197
Date - March 31, 1993
Registration No.