WQ0038338_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Water Resources
ENVIRONMEN1AL QQALITY
June 3, 2016
James L. Dudas, President
Jidon Enterprise, LLC
8207 Bay Pointe Drive
Denver, NC 28037
Subject: Permit No, WQ0038338
Jidon Enterprise, LLC
Mt. Creek Business Park, Denver, NC
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Dudas:
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In accordance with your application received March 4, 2016, and additional information received on
May 16, 2016 and June 2, 2016 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0038338, dated June 3,
2016, to Jidon Enterprise, 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until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition Li: In accordance with the provision for alternative design covered under 15A NCAC
02T.0105(n), simplex pump stations are allowed in lieu of duplex facilities for the five
future office/service lots owned by Jidon Enterprise, LLC as specified in the plans and
specifications submitted and approved and the subject pump stations are exempt from:
a. Requirement to install power reliability per 15A NCAC E32T.0305 (h)(1)(C)
b. Requirement to install/maintain a telemetry system per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)
Per the submitted plans and specifications, the pump stations shall:
c, Provide 24-hours' worth of wastewater storage
d. Install/Maintain alarms per 15A NCAC 02T.0305 (h)(1)(F) in an area that is noticeable to
the general public or onsite staff
e, Install/Maintain signage per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(2)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Walcr Resoun es
161'7 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 276.99-1616
919 907 6300

Jidon Enterprise, LLC
Permit No, WQ0038338
Condition I1.1: 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 Iimitations 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 Sarah Bass at [phone]
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
cc: Recil H. Wright, PE; Wright and Associates (electronic copy)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Kevin Greer, PE; Assistant Public Service Director, City of Hickory (electronic copy)
Water Resources Central Files: WQ0038338
PERCS (electronic copy)
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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
Jidon Enterprise, LLC
for the construction and operation of five L7 HP simplex pump stations with on -site audible and visual
high water alarms; as well as approximately 712 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer to serve five future
office/service lots as part of the Mt. Creek. Business Park, Denver, NC project, and the discharge of 1,250
gallons per day of collected domestic/commercial wastewater into the City of Hickory's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 4, 2016, and additional information
received on May 16. 2016 and June 2, 2016 and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment& 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.
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0038338
Permit Issued: June 3, 2016
Treatment Facility: Hickory Catawba WWTP (NC0025542)
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The Permittee is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not
meet 15A NCA[ 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 nfPump Stations
and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2008 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 Permit1ee'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.
1. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. In accordance with the provision for alternative design covered under 25A N[A[ 02T0105(n),
simplex pump stations are allowed in lieu ofduplex facilities for the five future office/service lots
owned UyJ\dnn Enterprise, LL[as specified in the plans and specifications submitted and approved
and the subject pump stations are exempt from:
a. Requirement to install power reliability per 15A MCA[OZl[O30S (h)(l)(C)
b. Requirement to install/maintain a telemetry system per 154 W[ACO2T.0305(h)(1)(E)
Per the submitted plans and specifications, the pump stations shall:
c Provide 24'howns'worth mfwastewater storage
d. Install/Maintain alarms per 15A NCAC 02T,0305 (h)(1)(F) in an area that is noticeable to
the general public oronsitestaff
2. Nmflow inexcess ofthe quantity permitted herein, 1,J500pd shall bemade tributary Unthe subject
sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted
toand approved bythe Division. [1S4N[ACQ2T.0304(b)]
3. The Pemnhtee shall be responsible for all individual pumps, tanks, service kaUenm|s and nm/im limes as
permitted. This does not prohibit the Pennbtee from entering into a service agreement with
another entity for maintenance or operation of these units, however, the Permi1tee shall be
responsible for correcting any environmental or public health problem with the system. [15A NC4[
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FF117SSTANDARD CONDITIONS
This permit shall not be transferable. In the evert there is 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 bydocumentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials asmay beappropriate. The approval of this request shall heconsidered
anits merits and may o,may not beapproved. |15AN[A1CO2T.0104;G.S.14]'2164/d3\l
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A N[A[ 2T,- the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February lZ, 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. [15ANCACO2T.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, [15ANCACO2T.0110]
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 154 NC4C JT .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 2T .0108(b)]
a. The sewer system shall beeffectively maintained and operated atall 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 u telemetry system shall be inspected
atleast once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six -months and inspections
are documented.
. 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 §l43-2l5.1C.
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 nfthe 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 (east bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permitteemrits representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Part: (1) and (2)
ofthis Subparagraph ifnecessary |oprevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
L Right-of-ways a:ndeayements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
jDocumentation shall he kept for Subparagraphs (a) through U\ of this Rule fora minimum of
three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
S. Noncompliance Notification:
The Pemmittae shall report bwUe|ephone to water resources staff member atthe Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number 704-663-1699, 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 an mechanical o/ electrical failures of
pumps, line blockage orbreakage, etc.;wr
b. Any SSQand/or spill over I,UQ0gallons; or
c. Any 6S[}and/or spill, regardless ofvolume, 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 qzU|n occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management attelephone number [phone] or(Q19)
733-3300. Persons reporting any ofthe above occurrences shall file a spill report bycompleting and
submitting Part | of Form CS -SS[) (or the most current Division approved form) within five days
following first knowledge mfthe occurrence, This report must outline the actions taken o,proposed
to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part || of Form CS-S3O (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SS(] was beyond control, [G.S. 143-
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
tothe surface waters nfthe State. [15ANCACO2T.0108(b)}
7. Upon completion of construction and prior tnoperation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required
supporting documents tnthe address provided on the form. Acomp|ete certification is one where
the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as a,pp|icab|e. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered n violation of the permit and shall subject the
PermitVeetoappropriate enforcement actions.
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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 Registermf Deeds office shall be submitted with
the certification.
Acnmp|ete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided asapplicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy nfthe project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines &
force mains) of the wastewater collection system e*temsion. Final record drawings should he
clear nnthe plans orondigital rned(a([DprDVDdish)andaredefinedaythedesAgndrawings
that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,
separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design [riteriashmu|dbedeark/idemtifiedon1henecorddnamings,omthecerti0cation
in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior toCertification (Final orPartiaU: 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, qrthe Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications o,variances tn
the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed onacase'by'casebasis 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 tnconstruction. After -construction requests are discouraged by
the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement orrepair prior to certification &
activation. (I5ANCACO2T.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 he certified
until corrected. |fthere is anunforeseen obstacle inthe field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall bedone 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
submi11ingtheconstruction certification, [1S4N[4[02T.Q1U5(n)]
9. Acopy of the construction record drawings shall bemaintained onfile by the Pennittepfor the life
of the wastewater collection facilities. (15A NCAC 02T.0116)
I0�Fai|ume to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this pennh: 15A NCAC ZT; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permmi1tee 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 tothe licensing board. [15A
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ll. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Pemni1tee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction ufadditional or replacement
12. The issuance nfthis permit shall not exempt the Pennhteefrom complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, orordinances 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
bythe Division nrany other Federal, State, ofLocal government agencies. /G.S.143'215.1(b)]
13. The Permit -tee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump Station Reliability (15A NCA[O]T .O305(h)(l)l:
1. Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph (j)(2) nf15A NCACO2Ti}3US
shall be designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can be pumped with the
largest pump out ofservice.
Z. A standby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for those pump
stations subject to Subparagraph 0>/2\ of 154 N[A[ 0IT.0305. Controls shall he
provided to automatically activate the standby source and signal an alarm condition.
3, As an alternative to Part /c>for pump stations with anaverage daily design flow less
than 15,000gaUons per day as calculated using 15A NCA[O2T.0114, a portable power
source orpumping capability may be utilized. It shall be demonstrated to the Division
that the portable source is owned or contracted by the pernnittee and is compatible
with the station, |fthe portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump
s1ations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage capacities and the rotation
schedule of the portable povve, source or pump, including travel t|mefrumes, shall be
provided inthe case ofa multiple station power outage.
4' As analternative to Part /ii>for pump urvacuum stations connecting a single building to
an alternative sewer system, wet well storage requirements shall be documented to
provide 24-hours' worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the greatest power outage
over the last three years or the documented response time to replace a failed pump,
whichever is greater. Documentation shall be required pursuant to the permit
application.
b All pump stations, designed for two pumps or more shall have atelemetry system to provide
remote notification of problem condition to include power failure and high water alarm, [154
c. High water audio and visual alarm, [16ANCACO2TJ0305(h)(1)(Rl
d. Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier, 24-
houremerAencynurnberandinstructionstocaU/ncaseofemergency. Simplex pump orvacuum
stations serving a single-family residence shall have a placard or sticker placed inside the control
panel with aZ4-houremergency contact number. [15ANCA[82T.0305(h)(2)]
e. Screened vents for all wet wells. [154N[AC0ITJ0305(h)(3)]
. The public shall berestricted access tothe site and equipment. (15A N[ACDZT.Q3OS/hV4)]
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g. Air relief valves shell be provided at all high points alongforce rr is where the vertical distanee
exceeds ten feet: 115A NCAC T .030500(5)]

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PermhNo� VVQ0038338
Project: Mt. Creek Business Park, Denver, NC
Issue Date: June 3,2U16
This project shall not beconsidered complete nor allowed tooperate inaccordance with Condition 7ofthis permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation, which includes�
One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains)
of the wastewater collection system mtension. Final record drawings should be dear on the plans or on
digital media (CD orDVDdisk) 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,
Permit modifications are required for any changes nyuhjmg in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permhteeisresponsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PEnMnTcCS CERTIFICATION
|' the undersigned agent for the Pprmittoo, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards 8"requirements, the Professional EngineerbelmvvhasprovdedappUcab|ededQn/cunstruction
information to the Permltteo, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection
system permitted herein orportions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature Date
Ewaovscn'S CEmmncAnOm
|, , as,a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (E] Periodically, Fl weekly, [] full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Perm|ttee hereby state that, to the best o/myabilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: five 1.7 HP simplex pump stations with on -site
audible and visual high water alarms; as well as approximately 712 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer to serve
five future office/service lots as part of the Mt. [reek Business Park, Denver, NC project, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved- |
certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent ufthe approved plans and specifications.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
F—Hna| RPartial (include description)
Send the Completed Form & Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DVVR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH —PERCSUNIT
1G17Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699