WQ0030497_Regional Office Historical File_20171231

Michael F, Easley„ Gor
Witham 0, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carr 1 a Departmen of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
.Division of Water Quality
July 10, 2006
Mr, Donald E. Duncan, Jr., City Manager
City of Conover
Post Office Box 549
Conover, NC 28016
Subject: Permit No, WQ0030497
Idealtalia 12" Sanitary Sewer Relocation
City of Conover
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Duncan:
In accordance with your application received on June 20, 2006, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0030497, dated July 10, 2006, to the City of Conover 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 Permittee,
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 ofWater Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) 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. 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,
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 281.15 .Ph:one, (704) 663 -1699 Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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PIFIFF-Mr, Du'ncan
July 10, 2006
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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 Conover for the construction and operation of approximately 915 linear feet of 12-
inch gravity sewer, as part of the Idealtalia 12" Sanitary Sewer Relocation project, and the discharge of
0 gallons per day of collected industrial wastewater into the City of Conover's existing sewerage
system, pursuant to the application received June 20, 2006, 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Conover's
Northeast VVVVTP (NPDES Permit No. NC0024252) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr, Michael Parker at
[phone],
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, PE,
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (VVVVTP Permit No. NC0024252)
Ryan Hager, P.E. —VV.K. Dickson & Co,
Surface Water Protection Central Files
Marie Doklovic, PERCS

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 until 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 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 (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-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.

4, This permit is not 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.
5, 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. Per 15A NCAC 2H ,0220, 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,
7. 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 .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at 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 fallowing:
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+.
Perm
Voice mai messages or faxed information is permissible, but 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) - or
(919) - 00. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill. report by
completing Part I of Form - (or the roost current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form - (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSG was beyond
control:
ssued this the 10ar day of July, 2006,
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL ANAGEMENT COMIt ISSION
it. Alan . l I'rrne . ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental ManagementCommission
Per it Number WQ0030497

Fast Track Engineering_ Certification
Permit No, WQ0030497
July 10, 2006
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuingregional office with the following,
One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are re uired for an ha es resultin non-com tame with this e i e ulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division, Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
111 Partial LJ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (E} periodically, D weekly, [1] full time) the construction of the Idealtalia 12" Sanitary
Sewer Relocation: Catawba County for the 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 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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.

ACK APPLICATION for T ' SEWERS, PUM? STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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Owner
Ci of Conover
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
DonaldE. Duncan, Jr., City Manager
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H ,0206(b) for authorized signing o
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ) (4)6400 361r69
lc, The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal Municipality C1 State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Oth
Id, P,O, Box 549 le. Conover
Mailing Address
if North Carolina
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State
[phone]
Telephone
City
lg. 28613
Zip Code
1 i. [phone] 1j. donald,duncangci.conover.nc.us
Facsimile E-mail
O 2, Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Idealtalia 12° Sanita5, Sewer Relocation
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
< 3. Contact Person:
3a. Ryan Hager, PE
2b, Catawba
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b, LE328 327-6911 30. rwhager@wkdickscncom
Phone Number E-mail
1 Project is New 0 Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Pemiit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le, adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2 Owner is Public (skip to Item 8(3)) El Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
0 Retaining Ownership (i,e. store, church, single office, etc.) or 0 Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc - skip to Item B(3)) 0 Homeowner Assoc /Developer (Instruction IV)
El Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item 13(26))
3. City of Conover —1
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (VVVVTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant
4b. NC0024252
Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
5a, City of Conover 5b, 12 Gravity 5c.
Owner of Downstream Sewer 'Receiving - Sewer Size D Force Main Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
6, The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
0 Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
0 School
0 Restaurant
D Office
Car Wash
0 Institution
0 Hospital
0 Church
Nursing Home
Other (specify): Domestic
7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 0 gallons per day
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
100 % DomestidCommercial
°./0 Industrial
Other (specify):
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Il Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) 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(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
Flow is zero (0)
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet)
12" 915
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MLES 0.173
. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
Gravity
Location ID Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual Tine feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM c TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
N/A
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
Yes ❑ 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
Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
El Yes Ell No N/A
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: ❑
These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six. months
15, Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes?.
11e aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 1 a% flatter than the minimum slope, Len
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification.,.
out
de this tolerance should be
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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
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:
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A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
A Stream 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.
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on Name of
map for cross-reference) Waterbody
County
Waterbody Stream Waterbody
River Basin Index Classification
Submit the 8,5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
1, Donald E, Duncan, Jr, attest that this application for Idea Italia 12" Sanitary Sewer Relocation
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, 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 143-215.6B, 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 nalties up to ,$3&O0Q per violation,
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2, Professional Engineer's Certification:
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Date
I attest that this application for Idea Italia 12" Sanitary Sewer Relocation 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. 1 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 I 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 $25,000 per violation,
2a, Ryan Hager PE
Professional Engineer Name
2b. WK Dickson & Co„ Inc,
Engineering Firm
2c, 401 4th St. SW Sui e 201
Mailing Address
2d. Hickory 2e. NC 2f. 28602
City State Zip
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Seal, Signature & Date
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
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NCDENR iWQ Division
Mooresville Regional Office
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
919 Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 281
Re: Idealtalia Sewer Fine Relocation
NATURAL
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Fast -Wrack Application for Gravity Sewers, P rrap tabors, and Force #ains
Conover, North Carolina
WKD # 6O2%.O0=HI -
Gent
We are submitting, on the behalf of the City of Conover, the Fast -Track Application for the referenced
project. Enclosed is the executed application form and application fee, Please contact our office if
there are any questions.
Sincerely,
W. K. Dickson Co. Inc
Ran an W. Halter, PE
Enclosures
cc: Mir. Donald Duncan — Conover, City Manager
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Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations,
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Primary Reviewer
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