NC0055786_authorization to construct_19980928

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 28, 1998
Mr. R. Duke Whisenant
City of Lexington
22 West Center Street
Lexington, North Carolina 27292
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Subject: Permit No. NC0055786
Authorization to Construct
Pump Replacement in Lift Stations
Lexington WWTP
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
The Division received a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct on July 31, 1998 and
final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the replacement of one 6000 GPM screw pump with two 3000 GPM
submersible pumps in the first stage lift station and replacement of a second 6000 GPM screw pump
with two 3000 GPM submersible pumps in the second stage lift station. These lift stations are part of
the Lexington WWTP that discharges to Abbotts Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0055786 issued April 29, 1994 and modified July 13, 1998 and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0055786.
Any sludge generated from this treatment facility must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facility fails 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 wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can
be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
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 the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the NPDES Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Whisenant
September 28, 1998
NC0055786/ACB055786
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The Permittee, for the life of the facility, shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and
specifications on file.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Paul Clark, telephone number [phone]
extension 580.
Sincerely,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Roger Spach, City of Lexington
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