WQ0013232_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 28, 1997
Mr. John C. Murdock, III, Executive Director,
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
Post Office Box 428
Concord, North Carolina 28026-0428
Murdock:
MA
Subject: Permit No. WQ0013232
Town of Harrisburg
Roberta Road Outfall & Force Main
Sewer Extension
Cabarrus County
In accordance with your application received December 2, 1996, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0013232 dated February 28, 1997, to Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County for
the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection extension.
It is understood the subject project will redirect the existing Rocky River Crossing Subdivision
wastewater flow, from going to the Back Creek Interceptor, by connecting additional 8 inch force main to
8 inch gravity sewer, to reach the Coddle Creek Interceptor. The calculations provided indicate the 8 inch
gravity lines are adequate to handle the flow from the 8 inch force main. Please be informed that the Water
& Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County must take adequate precautions not to allow these 8 inch gravity
sewer lines to be overloaded by any future additional flows. Please note condition No. 12 of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the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 peiiitit 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 Mr. John. Seymour at [phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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 GRAN1ED TO
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 2,877 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer, and approximately
7,415 linear feet of new 8 inch force main (connecting to approximately 1,135 feet of existing 8 inch force
main from an existing 350 GPM pump station, authorized under Permit No. WQ0012798) to serve the
170 three bedroom homes of the Rocky River Crossing Subdivision, in the Town of Harrisburg, and the
discharge of no additional wastewater (61,200 GPD previously permitted) of collected domestic
wastewater into the Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to
the application received December 2, 1996, 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 specified conditions and limitations:
1. This perrnit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this perrnit, 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 Rocky River
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
5. This pei nit 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 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.
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.

7. 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 Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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 Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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 of Water Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities.
13. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/
663-1699 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.
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Pe it issued this the 28th day f Febru 1997
NORTH A R+LI A ENV IR
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
Division f Water Quality,
By Authority of the Environmental Management Com io
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ANAGE NT ION
Per Number WQ0013232 3

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February ., 1997
ENGINEER'
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CERTIFICATION,
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
ng been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction ction of the
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Project Name c on,
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due c 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 l s and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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