WQ0042324_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Dhision of Water R
ources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
FTA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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All items must be coni
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1.
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Applicant's name: City of Hickory (company, municipality. HOA, utility, etc.)
Applicant type: 0 Individual
E Federal
0 Corporation
0 State/County
be
ed
0 General Partnership 0 Privately -Owned Public Utility
Municipal 0 Other
3, Signature authority's name: Warren Wood per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: City Manager
4, Applicant's mailing address: 76 North Center Street
City: Hickory
5. Applicant's contact information;
Phone number; [phone]
11. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1, Project name: Catawba Landing
2. Application/Project status:
State: NC
Email Address:
Zip: 28601-
Proposed (New Permit)
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQOO
RECEIVEDNCDEO/DWR
FEB 1 2 2021
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0 Existing Permit/Project
and issued date:
If new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number; WQOO
3. County where project is located: Catawba
4, Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.7507'
5, Parcel ID (if applicable); 371312957714
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Todd J. Poteet
Firm: West Consultants, PLEC
Mailing address: 405 South Sterling Street
City: Morganton State: NC Zip; 28655-
Phone number: (82.8) 433-5661 Email Address: tpoteer@we t-con
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
Longitude: -8 1.2914'
I. Facility Name: City of Hickory NE WWTP
Owner Name: City of Hickory
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than WWTF):
License Number: 28906
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Permit Number: NC-002040 I
I, Permit Number(s): WQ Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: , inch
System Wide Collection Svstern Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00020
Owner Name(s): City of Hickory
FORM: FTA 04-16
Page 1 of 5

VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
El Yes 0No N/A
2, If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) been attached?
0 Yes ENo N/A
3. ' he Applicant is aHome/Property Owners' Association, has an Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) been attached?
0 Yes 0No N/A
4. Origin ofwastewater: (check all that apply):
Residential Owned
Residential Leased
E School / preschool / day care
El Food and drink facilities
0 Businesses / offices / factories
El Retail (stores, centers, malls)
ED Retail with food preparation/service
0 Medical / dental veterinary facilities
Church
EJ Nursing Horne
O Car Wash
D Hotel and/or Motels
0 Swimming Pool /Clubhouse
E} Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater 100 % .Domestic/Commercial % Commercial
% Industrial (Sec 15.A NCAC 02T ,0103(20))
Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? El Yes
6. Has a flow reduction been approved under I5A NCAC 02T .0114
If yes, provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(D)
Residential (1 bedroom)
Yes
Daily Design Flow a:b
ZNo
No. of Units
Flow
Residential (2 bedroom
240 gal/day
240 gal./day
42
2,880 GPD
Residential (3 bedroom)
360 gal/day
gal/
18
10,080 GPD
6,480 GPD
GPD
gal/
gal/
GPD
GPD
Total 19,440 GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T .0114(b), (d), (e)(I) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling; proposed unknown non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas;
and residential property located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined
in G,S, 42A-4),
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T,0114] shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data,
8. Wastewater generated by project: 19,440 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .0114)
Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
E Pump Station or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
n Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number:
ED Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
0 Other (Explair
FORM: FTA 04-16
Page 2 of 5

VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable)- 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Se
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be pennitted:
Size (inches)
8
Length (feet)
394
Material
PVC
8
143
DI
As Section II & 111 of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
A Section 111 contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VW. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) —02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Foree Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
L Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: ' Longitude: -
3, Design flow of the pump station: millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): gallons per minute at feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305113)(1):
Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(B):
A Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
A Must be permanent to facility
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(C)
or
E Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1 )(C):
A It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant (draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station,
A [fate portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 04-16
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IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(1)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f) & (g)
15A NCAC 02T,0305(f) contains minrnurn separations that shall be provided for sewer systems:
Setback Parameter*
Storm sewers and ather utiHtrs not listed below (vertica
a er mains (verticalwater over sewer including in benched trenches)
Waterains (horizonta
Reclaimed wate
nes (v
claimed over sewe
Reclaimed water e (horizontal - reclaimed over sewer)
Yes [..] No
Separation Required
24 inches
c
et
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-1 waters of Class 1 or
Class II impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water
s classifier] WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
highhgh water ( r tide eleva ri)and wetlands (see item X.2)
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water 1owerng and surface drainage
ditches
Any building foundation
Any basement
inches
2 fe
100 fee
fe
10
ee
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height
Drainage systems and interceptor drains _
Any swimming pools
Final earth grade (vertical)
5fi
0 feat
ID feet
5 fee
0 ,feet
36 inches
> 15A NCAC 02T.0305(g) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.Q305(f) cannot be achieved,
> **Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
> If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or (g), see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) Ej Yes 0 No N/A
> See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet
> No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction
> As built documents should reference the location of areas effected
3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? 0 Yes Ej No N/A
> This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B4O202
4, Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide or
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
> Information can be obtained from the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Yes No
5, Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? 0 Yes No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications are being prepared, have
been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion and
sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
6. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?"
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402, "high -priority sewer" means "any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters, siphon, or sewer
positioned parallel to streambanks that is subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
0 Yes No Ej NIA
> If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the perm ittee or its representative at least once every six -months and inspections
documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the perm Rees individual System -Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 04-16
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravity Sewer MinrniurnDesigjterjat
Yes Ei No
If No, complete and subunit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 1
review. Approval of the reuuest is repuired urior to submittal of the Fast Track A
2, Professional Engineer's Certification:
, Todd J. P
for the Permitting of Pump Stations
versiodi as applicable?
0-14) and supporting documents for
icaton and suDDortin documents,
attest that this application for
rofessiona Engineer's name from Application Item IIII.1.)
Qbajjn has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans,
specifications, engineering 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 (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package, 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 General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215,6B, any person who
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation,
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
knowingly makes any false
2 misdemeanor, which may
3, Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b);
I, Warren Wood, City Manager attest this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Application item 1.3.)
Catawba Landing has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, I 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. 1 understand that any discharge of wastewater
from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include
civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources
should a condition of this perrnit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not
completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be
returned to me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes I43-215,6A and I43-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package 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,
Signature:
Da
FORM: FTA 04-16
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Divistett of Watet Rest)lutes
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10-18)
Entity Requesting Allocation: City of:lick°
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Catawba Landing
More than one FTSE may be required for a single project if the owner of the WIT is not responsible for all pump
stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
WWTP Facility Name: Northeast WWTF
b. WWTP Facility Pennit #: NC0020401
/inflows are in MGD
c. WWTF facility's permitted flow 6.0
d, Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WVVTP 0.264
e. VVWTP facility's actual avg. flow 3.397
f. Total flow for this specific request 0.02
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 3.681
h. Percent of permitted. flow used 61.35%
II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP:
Pump Station
(Name or
Number)
Snow Creek
Pump
Station Firm
Permit Capacity, *
No. MGD
9.2
(A)
Design
Average
Daily Flow**
(Firm /
MGD
3.68
(B) (C) (D)=(B+C) (E)=(A-D)
Ohl igated,
Approx. Not Yet Total Current
Current TributaryFlow Plus
Avg. Daily Daily Flow, Obligated
Flow, MGD MGD Flow
2 0.02 1.14
Available
Capacity***
2.54
* The Firm Capacity (design flow) of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow
that can he achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor
(pt) not less than 2.5, per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
*** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located
between the project connection point and the VVWTP where the Available Capacity is < O.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer): Hickory Collection System
Downstream Permit Number: WQCS00020
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E 10-18

Warren ood certifyx to the best of my knowledge that the addition of
olunne of wastewater to be per fitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receivi
water treatment facility and that the flow from this projectis not anticipated to cause any capacity
ated sanitary seer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
at ent plant under norn .al circumstances, given the implementation of the pl .nncd inipro%Ferments
identified in the planning assessment NAhere applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance
with Racal established policies and procedures using the hest available data, 'Fins certification applies to
those items listed above in Sections I and II plus allattached planning assessment addendunas for which I
am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving collection system or treatment
tors bus adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new wastewater..
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