WQ0022601_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 16,2003
Martin Wilson, Director of Public Works
City of Newton
201 West 4th Street
Newton, NC 28658
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022601
City of Newton
Startown Elementary School
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
In accordance with your application received April 21, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ002.2601, dated May 16, 2003, to the City of Newton for the construction and operation 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection
facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual
system -wide collection system permit issued to the Perrnittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1) 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; and 3) 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, 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.
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City of Newton
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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 City of Newton for the construction and operation of approximately 219- linear feet of 6-
inch gravity sewer; a 60—gallon per minute pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms, and a portable generator receptacle with telemetry; as well as approximately 730 linear feet of
3-inch force main to serve a school with 700 students as part of the Startown Elementary School
project, and the discharge of 8400 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of
Newton's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received April 21, 2003 and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200, 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 Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
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 150E 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699,
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
McGill Associates, PA
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
F Permit No. NC0036196)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance unti rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) 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.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. 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 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (Le.
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-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. 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,

Fast Track Engineering Certification
4, 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 Pemnittee, 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,
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.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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 Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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,
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.
10. 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 other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .4500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
[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 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 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 16th of May, 2003,
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klim P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022601

Per rnit umber 0022601
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity SewerExteri ion, Pump Stations, Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permit Tracking ip
Pe fitted Flow
8400
Facility
Fain Name
St mown Elernentary School Sewer Se ice
Lora Addres
Owner
Owner Name
City of Newton
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Orig Issue
Status rj Type
In review New Project
Version
Permit Classifiesbarn
Individual
Peit Corn tAffiliation
App Received
04/21103
Re Mated Activities
Waterbony Name
Majo
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Region
Mooresville
County
Catawba
Fa ill Conte t Affiliation
Owner Type
Government _ Municipal
Owner Affiliation
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201 West 4th Street
Newton
NC 86 8
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'K. APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE I
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! Application Number:
00 be completed by DWQ) , 4- CC 0
1. Owner:
la. City of Newton
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
z lb, MartinWilson, Director of Public Works
Q Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
El Individual El Federal I4 Municipality El State/County El Private Partnership E] Corporation El Other (specify):
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1 d 201 West 4'h Street
Street Address
if, NC
State
lh. 828-465-7460
le. Newton
City
1g, 28658
1 I, 828-465-7422 1j.
Zip Code
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
2. Project (Facility) Information:
a. 2a. Startown Elementary School Sewer Service 2b. Catawba
4:C
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3, Contact Person:
3a. Dou las Cha an, McGill Associates, PA
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b 828-328-2024 3c. dchapman
Phone Number E-mail
c illen ineers.com
1. Project is El New El Modification (of an existing permit) if Modification, Permit No.:
2. Owner is El Public (skip to Item B(3)) D Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
El Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
I: Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
El Public Utility (Instruction III)
El Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
3. City of Newton
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. Clark Creek WWTP
Name of WWTF
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4b, NC0036196
WWTF Permit No.
5a. City of Newton 5b. 8-inch gravity 5c. VVQ0019690
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
6 The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
El Residential Subdivision Ej Car Wash
El Apartments/Condominiums El institution
E] Mobile Home Park El Hospital
El School El Church
CI Restaurant • Nursing Home
Office 0 Other (specify):
100 %© Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
7, Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 8400 gallons per day
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
El Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
ETA 02/03

ACK .A PI, CA
ON for GRAVITY SE
VERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 2
9, Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
,0219(I) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H ,0219(I)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
700 students at 12 gpd/student
111 Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
Size (inches) Length (feet)
(pull down menu)
6-inch 219 Gravity
3-inch 730 Force Main
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Z Gravity
0
Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MOLES 0.16
0
P. 11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Power Reliability Option
Location ID Design Flow Operational Point (dual line feed, permanent generator WATS,
0 (as shown on plans) (MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator w/autodia(er, wet well storage)
1 0,0084 60 gpm @ 40 feet Portable generator wl autedialer
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
cci
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer fvtinimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
El Yes 0 No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
13, Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? El Yes El No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Ej Yes Ej No El N/A
Stormwater? El Yes E] No El N/A
FTA 02/03

'ACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS,
STATIONS, AND FORCE M&INS PAGE 3
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)' to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as,
0 necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
Z A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
O slope waterbody; AND,
E] A Watershed Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power
reliability option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
WATERSHED CL
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d
Location ID Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
on Map Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certifi ation;
I attest that this application for Startown Elementary School Service has been
reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215,68, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
'vil pLaJQes up 19 S25,0c per violation.
1 a.
Signing Official Signature
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
I attest that ,this application for Startown Elementary SchoolSewer Service has been
reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and
all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance,
Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these
materials under my signature and seal signifies that 1 have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with
the proposed design. Note: in accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who
knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to 525,000 per violation..
2a. Douglas G. Chapman
Professional Engineer Name
2b McGill Associates, PA
Engineering Firm
2c. 1236 19`h Street Lane NW
Address
2d. Hickory
City
2g 828-328-2024 2h, 828-328-3870 2i.
Telephone
Facsimile
2e. NC 2f, 28601
State Zip
6tSS1153.
SEAL
20622
E-rnaI Seal, Sn ure & Date
FTA 02103

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.7, 2003
Ms. Deborah. Ertel
Water Quality Section
NCI.)ENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Startown Ele entary Sewer Service
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Ertel:
APR 2 1 2003
Per our phone conversation, please find enclosed the resubmitta.l package for the subject
project, including one (I) original and one (1) copy of the Fast -Track Application for Gravity
Sewers, Pump Station, and. Force Mains, CJSGS map of the area, and a check in the amount of
$400,00, for your review and approval.
This project includes construction of a submersible grinder pump station to serve the
Startown Elementary School, with a 6-inch gravity interconnect: to the existing sewer lines, and
3-inch force main extending to the existing gravity sewer line, This pump station will be located
within an casement on school property, and is planned for service to the school only.
If you
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onal information, or have any questions, please call me at 828-328-
Sincerely,
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Martin Wilson, Director of Pubic Works
City of Newton
201 West 4` Street
Newton, NC 2SESE
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resubmit the appicafron. The review process will that begin upon reset of the cLiu * t and/or
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to appropriate eriforoanent odious in accordance rrh North Canine General Note ' 2't5
penalties of uto to S_t per coy per violation may to assessed kw failure to worse a emit required
by North Carolina Genera Statute 143-2151.
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