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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan a Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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Jack Ferrell
Granny's Country Inn
1000 Old Hickory Grove Road
Mt, Holly, North Carolina 28120
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ERONMENT, HELTH.
ti NATURAL RESOURCFS
NOV 23 1994
Or MlitlidUNTAL MANACaEtit
MLURESVILLE REGtONAL Wig
Subject: Permit No, WQ0010148
Granny's Country Inn
Pump Station
Sewer Extension
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
In accordance with your application received October 17, 1994 we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0010148 dated November 17, 1994 to Granny's Country Inn for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the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.
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 thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Buzz Crosby at [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Pretdn Howard, Jr., P.E.
Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Atlantic Plan Engineering
P,a Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of Norih Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GR ►N ED TO
Granny's Country Inn
Gaston County
FOR THE
h water alarms, and
construction and operation of a 24 GPM pump station with duplex pumps, high
approximately 3,067 linear feet of 2 inch force
mmermain
al to
Ger intnythe C y t yInn
Moand the disc exige of
3,560 GPD of collected domestic and co
ng
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received October 17, 1994,.and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 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
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities a areonstructeed then supporin ting vith the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications,
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Mount Holly
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
. This permit is not transferable. In the
Fermi �there a formal permit r request e �must be submitted change
ownership, to te
or there is a name change of the
Division of Environmental. Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from
the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main
eve 11 bew scheduled o as not discharge to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result
wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
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7. Upon completion of construe prior to o ration of this peritted certifying that the�permittced facility has been
must be received from a professional engineer1

installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management, in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
10. The issuance of this permit 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.
II. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the
pump station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
c. A screened vent for the wet well,
d. Filets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained,
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation,
12. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Perrnittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required
by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities.
13. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
704/663-1699 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
15 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.
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Granny's Country Inn and the
City of Mount Holly for the collection and final treatment of waste —water is in full force and effect.
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15. The applicant has demonstrated that two different power circuits are available in the area of the
pump station and that the pump station will be connected to both circuits via an automatic transfer
switch.
Permit issued this the 17th day of November, 1994
NORTH C OL1NA E
ONMENTAL
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A. Preston Pl„oward, Jr., PE., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
NT CO 1 ISSION
Permit Number WQ0010148

Permit No,, W 1
November 1 94
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as a duly registered Professional Engineer tt the State of North
� , having been authorized to observe (pen*odically, weekly, full el the construction of the
project,
Pewee t Name
ration
for the
Pertnittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of e construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this pe the approved plans and specifications, other er supporting materials.
Signature Regis tion No.
Date

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State.of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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Oct her 17. 1994
'MR JACK FERRELL
GRANNY'S COUNTRY INN
0(..)0 OLD HICKORY GROVE ROAD
MOUNT ;HOLLY, NORTH C_,\ROLINA 28120
Dear NTR FERRELL:
ET.C, DEPT, OF
ENVERONMEN'T, HEALTH,
ET NATURAL RESOURCES
20 1994
ti1VW:n EnIMMDTAL vANAGEKENt
ClaREVILLE RL1ONAL MICE
Subject: Application No, WQ0010148
Restaurant
Sewers -Private
Gaston County
The 'Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials on October 17, 1994, This application has been assigned the number listed
above. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE WATER QUALITY NUMBER WHEN MAKING
INQUIRES ON THIS PROJECT,
Your project has been Lissigned to Buzz Crosby for a detailed engineering review. Should there he any
questions concerning your project, the reviewer ‘vill contact you \vith an additional infomiation letter.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to 'final action by the
Division.
If you have any questions, please contaet Buzz Crosby at •'. 733-5083.
CC:
Sincerely,
1170
Supervisor. State Engineering Review Group
Mooresville Regional Office
Atlantic Plan Ein.-..!,,,ineering • T'or_
Prevaquion Pays
P.O, Box 29535, Raloix7.11, NoRh Carolirth 2'7626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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'a ,=a t : ri",' 'f, WU-411-1C H H EN INEERIN,
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Perri .i Application
( "IS FORM h14Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
GRAVITY SEWER EXTENSION
PUMP STATIONS, AND PRESSURE SEWERS
GENERAL LNTQRMATIQN:
1. Applicant's name (please spec'
GRANNY ' `S COUNTRY INN - ,IAA
2 Print Owner or Signing Official's name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and its corn
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Telephone Number. ( 7C4-S27-83!
4, Project Name (please specify the name of the subdivision, facility, or establis
name on plans, specifications, letters of flow acceptance, Operaticual Agreexten
GRANN S COUNTRY INN
5. Appliearion Date:-10-I4-94
nt - should be insistent with project
6, County where project is located:
II. PERMIT LYFORMATION:
1, Application No. (will be completed by DIIvi):
2. Specify whether project i3' X new;
3. If this application is being submi
existing permit numbex
4, Specify whether the applicant is
III. INFORMAT10N ON WASTEWATER;
% Domestic/Commercial ;
% Other waste (specify),
I. Nature of Wastewater, 100
4,
TleAse provide s
commercial, industrial,
6. Fee Submi
400 00
n existing permit please comple.
and the issue date
ate.
public or
n
arm
u
scription specifying the origin of to wasiev,at such as school, sub+llviston, hospital,
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ndicatc any parametcr(s) (and their t ttcentration) that will
a
do
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it wastew Ater is not domestic in nature, what level of pretreatment has been prrrvidecl enstirt protection. of the receivin
wastewater treatment facility?
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V5. If a pretreatment perant is requirod, has one been issued? _ Yes
pretreatment pL-rnait. If No, when will one bie issued:
No. If yes, please attach a copy of the
6. Volume of wastewater generated by this project: 3560 gallons per day.
7. Explar.abon ef boss/ wastewater voluzine was detetraMerl; aQ SEATS QGPD = 3230 GPL
3 pflORCOMS @ 120 GPD 360 GPD 320C ,360 GED = 3LEfl(7,pn
I V. DESIGN INFORMATION:
1. Brief project description: _PUMP STATION AND FORCE MiiIN TO EXISTING
.NHQLE
2. Name of wastewater treatment facility zectiving wagewaten Mt. HoilY/
a. Facility Permit N um NPDES MC0021156
b. Engineer should provide statement of ins evaluation of downstream sewers ability to accept' the svastewater.
P.DEQUATE — THIS IS A MINIMAL FLOW WHEN COMPARED TO TOTAf, WASTEWATER.IN
T. HOLLY SYSTEM.
c, Permit Number for sewers immediately downstream: BELMONT' NC
d. Pipe diameter of sewers immediately downsu-tazni
Summary of sewer pipe to tre permirted, by diameter size and pipe material:
Length
(linear Feet)
Pipe Ch-ele C or
N Factor &
Specify
Value
Minimiut
Slope (%)
Ivias inum Minimum
Slope (%) Velocity
(film)
iaxun um
Velocity
(fps)
Min imum
Cover (iu)
NOTE: The minimum velocity must not be less that: 2 fps.
For public sewers the minimum diameter is 8 inches.
For private sewers the minimum diameter is 6 inches.
4. Anchors shall be provided for sewers with slopes greater than 20 %. The anchor spacing shall be a maximum of: 36 feet
separation for slopes of 21% to 35%; 24 feet separation for slopes of 35% to 50%; 16 feet separation for slopes greater than
50%.
For velocities greater than 15 fps, it is strongly recommendedrccommcnded Uiat measures he considered which will protect the sewers and
manholes from erosion, For velocities greater than 20 fps, erosion puntrol measures must bc specified.
For any excessive slopes or velocities that will occur in any sewer line segment, what measures have been taken to protect
N/A,
the sewer pipe arid manholes?
FORM: GSPSA 11/93
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5. Maxim= sewer reach length between manholes: linear fete
6, This sewer line segnieot occurs between manhole no.. and manhole no.
7. Does the owner/operator have the ability to clean this length? Yes No, For sewer reach lengths greater
than 423 feet, please provide a letter from the owner/operator, stating the ability to clean the specified reach and include the
equipment specifications.
Sewers subject to existing or planned traffic
to enable the sewers IO withstand the loads?
9. Outs
Yes
10. Identify (by manhole number) those manholes that have drop connectiong:
11, Maximum allowable infiltrationlexfiltration test nut:
NOTE; Must DOI exceed 100 GPO/pipe diameter inch/mile o p
feet (provide for seperations > or =23')
di
pipe.
12, Minimum separation distances as shown on the plans or addressed in the s-pecifications. If b, or c below is no, explain
in an attachment (Tbis section must be completed for all collection systems including force mains and pressures sewers);
a) 100 ft. horizontal separation from wells or other water supplies? L. Yes No
b) 12 in, vertical separation from storm sewer or ferrous pipe sanitary sewer specified? X Yes No
c) 10 ft borer, sep, from water mains or 18 in vertical sep, (water over sewer) or ferrous pipe specified? X Yes
13, Are manholes subject to flooding? Yes No. If yes, are manhole rim elevations 1 foot above 100-year Good
level, (100 year flood elevation should be indicated on plans) Yes No; Ot, are manholes watertight and vented 1
foot above the 100-ye-ar flood elevation should bc sbown on plans): Yes No
14. Identify (by manhole number) those manholes that are vented:
15. Does this project involve any stream crossings'? Yes X No. If yes, what pre -cautions or special features have been
utilized to ensure protection of th ewer Line and not restrict stream flow? Identify the Sbee I of the plans and $46011
number where stream crossings are located:
Please note: The Division recommends all stream crossings be located three (3) feet below the stream bed or ferrous
material pipe be specified. In addition, all aerial stream crossings must be located above the 25-year flood elevation Both
the 25-year flood elevation and the 100-year flood elevation should be indicated on the pLene.
16. Sewers may Jed bc installed in WS-I watereheds, Are any of the subject wastewater collection systems located in a WS-I
warereheer Yes X No.
17. Miscellaneous comments:
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V . PUMP STATION INFORMATION
1. Pump Station No. or Name: (A separate. sheet 4 of 8 should bc submitted for each pump station)
2, Name of closest downslope surface watzts: TAYLORS CREEK
3. Classificahon of closest dowuslope surface waters:
Commission & specified on sheet 5 of 8 of this app cati
4. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H ,0219 (h)(3), describe the measures that are being implemented to prevent impacts an
downslopc surface waters. should a power failure occur at this pump slation. NOTE: Alternative power MUST be
addressed for every puny station in accordance with the above regulation, RESTAURT WILL NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT POWER, THEREFORE ONLY LATENT WATER CLOSET DISCHARGE DURING OUTAGE —
PUMP STATION HAS SUFFICIENT STORAGE FOR THIS .
(as established by the Environmental Management
5. What size pulps24 are provided: GPM', and how many?
6, What is the design total dynamic head? feet
7 How many pumping cycles will occur at average daily flow? 3• 26 cycles per hour.
NOTE: 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (1)(2) requires 2 to 8 pumping cycles per hour be acbeve1 x average daily flow.
8. The following items are typically required in the design for pump stations. Check the appropriate blank to signify that
these items ttave been provided in the design plans/specifications:
Alternate PowerSource
Wet Well Vented with Screen X
Fillets in Wet Well X
Check Valves and Gate Valves
Security Fencing
Lockable Wet Weil CoverX
Area LIEU
110V Electrical Convenience Outlet X
Flood/Buoyancy Protection X
High Water Alarm (one choice may be specified) x Audible and Visual Auto Diaies
10 Are air release valves prov ed at all high points along the force main (must be provided where the elevation difference
exceeds 10 feet)? yes no
11. Is pump station subject. to flooding'? yes X no, If yes, what measures are being taken to protect against flooding?
12if subject to flooding. specify the 100.-year flood elevation: Feet MSL
13. Are there existing or planned pump stations downstream of:this station? X Yes No, If yes, the engineer shall
evaluate the abJity of those pump stations to adequately handle the subject flows and shall include that evaluation as an
attachment to this application.
THERE ARE TWO REMOTE PUMP STATIONS IN THE MT. HOLLY SYSTEM DOWNSTREAM. THEY ARE
OF SUCH SIZE THAT THE PROPOSED FLOW FROM THIS RESTAURANT IS MINIMAL AND WILL NOT HAVE
AN EFFECT THAT WILL ENDANGER THEIR ADEQUACY. SOURCE: EDDIE NICHOLS PUBLIC WORKS
FORM: GSPSA 11/93 Page 4 of Ei DIRECTOR

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rnuit be completed tr; the appropriate DEM regional office Riad included PS part of the project
ihformation.
MONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER:
atisificatioa of ale downslopc surface waters (the surface waters OW any overflow from the facility would flow toward)
th wIala the.s-c &ewers will be consuruand must be determined by the appropriate DEM regional office. Thealfore, you are
rquirod, prior to submittal or the application package, to submit this form, with item1 througb 7 oomplcia, to
the appropriate Division of Environmental lviartaletnent RtgioDal Water Quality Supervisor (set page 3 of 8) A( d
mi.nimuro, you must includi a: Li" by II" copy of the portion of a 'TS minute USGS Topographic Map which shows ihe
.10Caii.013 Pr tibeg, teWara donstopc sIrdave waters in which they will be locatiecli IdenlifY the closest downslope
surface waters On the attached map eOpy. Once the regional office has completed the classification.,
reincorporate this completed page I, -b- the pographic map into the complete application form md
submit the applicstion peckags.
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3. Project 111131C
4. Name of aosest clowoslope surface waLEWYJX8
5. Coco ty(s) who se -pan and garace tvEen are ice-idh GASTCV
Kap taroo and data: YotrtiT HOLLY N.C. 1970
7. NC Prokssional EngLuers Sec, $ignahre, poi;
TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVI
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Please provide me with the clidsMation or the watershed where these sewers be conswucttd, as
i.eltlient:
Mime Of Surface waters; _„7:9:7,4/7---1 eeek°0(..1
Ciassirication (as established by the Environmental ?ylanagezaerit Caunissict):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional offiae rtrsocinell
(All attachme= tm.1St IX ljgatd)
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Name and Complete Address of Engit
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Telephone Number, (_ 704
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Professional Engineer's Certification:
L CHARLES H. DAVIS, JR, , P.
has been reviewed by the and is accurate an
the proposed design has been prepared in accord
package may have been developed by other professio
reviewed this material and have judged it to be coten
. attest that this application f
the best of my knowledge,
with the applicable regulations.
inclusion of these materials under
t with the proposed desi
Nat Carolina. Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification:
I„ JACK FERREt td , attest that this application for G'
Leas been reviewed by me and is accurate art
application are not completed and that if all it
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature
otnplete to the best of my knowledge. I undcstarrc
iced supporting infarmatior and attachments arc not
submittal
signifies that I have
enquired parts of
is application package
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THE CO ETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, CNCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFO+, a 'ATIO. AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0533
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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