WQ0022831_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Enwonment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coieen H. Sullins, P.E., Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 16, 2003
Mr, Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022831
City of Belmont
West Outfall Sewer Replacement
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
In accordance with your application received on June 06, 2(03, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0022831, dated July 16, 2003, to the City of Belmont 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 of Water 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
919 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Internet http://h2oenr,state,nc.ust
Telephone [phone] Fax (704
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Mr. Barry Webb
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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 Belmont for the construction and operation of approximately 313 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer, and approximately 750 linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer to serve a residential
subdivision as part of the West Outfall Sewer Replacement project, with no additional wastewater
contribution to the City of Belmont's WWTP (NPDES No. NC0021181) existing sewerage system,
pursuant to the application received June 06, 2003 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.
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 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 Sonja Williams at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
. 2.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0021181)
Mark Mulder, ARCADIS G&M of NC, Inc.
Water Quality Central Files
NDPIJ Files

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
Perrnittee 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 prior to January 1, 2004 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 (Le.
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 shall not be 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.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with 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 Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings,and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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.
9. 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 report by telephone to 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 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
five 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.
Permit issued this the 16th day of July, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. KiigWek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022631

Pr gram Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type ®r
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pu
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
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Permitted Flow
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Facility
Facility Name
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Owner
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Region
Mooresville
County
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Owner Name
City of Belmont
Date
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Owner Type
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Owner Affiliation
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PO Box
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FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE [MAINS PAGE 3
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Application Number:
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
(to be completed by DWQ) a Do 2 a E3 3
1, Owner:
la: City of Belmont_
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
lb. Bar VVebb, Cit Mane e
Signing Official Name and Title (P ease review A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
Ej Individual Ej Federal Z Municipality Ej State/County El Private Partnership 0 Corporation Ej Other (specify):
LL ld, P,O. Box 431
0 Street Address
Z lf North Carolina
State
Belmont
City
1g, 28102
Zip Code
1 h. 704-825-5586 11. 704-825-0514 1j.
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) information:
1111111•111
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2a West Outtall Sewer Replacement
Briet Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
< 3 Contact Person..
E-mail
2b, Ga5n
County Where Project is Located
3a. Mark Mulder - ARCADIS Design Engineer for the Project
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b, 704-752-4258 3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number E-mail
1. Project is ES1 New El Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No,:
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)
El Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc ) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
El Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
Z 3. City of Belmont
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
Ej Public Utility (Instruction III)
L] Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
4a, Belmont Wastewater Treatment Facility 4b, NC0021181
Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
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0 5a. City of Belmont 5b. 15-inches '5c,
Owner of Downstream Sewer [ Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known
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6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
ID Apartments/Condominiums
Lill Mobile Home Park
1:3 School
Ei Restaurant
Office
LI Car Wash
El Institution
Li Hospital
Ell Church
CI Nursing Home
El Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 0 gallons per day
Dorriestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No,
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS,.PLTMP STATIONS. AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) 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 approved prior to submittal of this application, Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
Size (inches) Length (feet)
(use the pull down menu)
8 313 Gravity
15 750 Gravity
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11 Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Power Reliability Option
self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
cc
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0.2
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM TDH portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage
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?
Z Yes D No It 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
13, Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? El Yes D No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? LJ Yes Z No LJ N/A
Stormwater? Z Yes [11 No N/A

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STAT ONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
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:
0 A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody: AND,
E] 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 Waterbody Stream Waterbody
map for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
West Outfall Site Stowe Branch Gaston Catawba 11-127 C
Submit the 8.5" x 11 topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1 Applicant's Certification:
1, Barry Webb, attest that this application for West Duffel! Sewer Replacement
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. 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 penalties o $2ffi00 per violation.
gS g Signature
ProfessionalEngineer's Certification:
I attest that this application for West Duffel! Sewer Replacement 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. I 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 143-215.68, 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. Mark A. Mulder
Professional Engineer Name
2b. ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
Engineering Firm
2c. 15800 John J. Delaney Drive
Address
2d. Charlotte 2e. NC 2f. 28277
City
State Zip
2g. 704-752-4258 2h. 704-752-0271 2i, mmulder@ a rcadis-us,corn
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
Seal, Signature & Date

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Name: BELMONT
Date: 5/29/2003
Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet
Location: 035° 14' 05.8" N 081° 01' 50.8" W
Caption: West Outfall Site
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