WQ0031523_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 3, 2007
Steve Peeler, Dir. Of Public Works
City of Lincolnton
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031523
Cline Farm Subdivision
Wastewater Collection System
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Peeler,
In accordance with your application received on April 2, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0031523; dated April 3, 2007, to the City of Lincolnton 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issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 2T .0403 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 2T; 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 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.ncmwaterquality.org Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. Peeler
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April 3, 2007
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 Lincolnton for the construction and operation of approximately 5,329 linear feet of
8-inch gravity sewer, 6,820 linear feet of 6-inch force main, a 180 gallon per minute pump station with
duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with automatic
transfer switch and the discharge of 50,225 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
Lincoln County existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received April 2, 2007, and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Lincolnton
WWTP (NPDES No. NC0025496) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
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 150B 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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
/
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection Systems Permit Files
Kevin Greer, Greer Consulting and Design
Surface Water Protection Central Files
PERCS

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 2T; 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
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
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 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 (i.e.
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.
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4. This permit shall not be transferable. 1n 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.
6. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
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 2T; 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 verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at 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.
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Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 85870368 or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 3rd day of April, 2007.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031523
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0031523
April 3, 2007
Steve Peeler, Dir. Of PW
City of Lincolnton
PO Box 617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Kevin Greer, PE
Greer Consulting and Design
4331 Acorn Trace
Morganton, NC 28655
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of Cline Farm Subdivision, a Lincoln
County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of
this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.

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Application Number:
(to be completed by DWO)
2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
0 Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc,) o
© Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc_ - skip to Item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2I,))
City of Lincolnton
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a Limo lnt WWTF
Name of WWTF
LL 5a. Ci
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of incolnton .5b. 24 in Gravity
Z Owner of Downstream Sewer 1Receiving Sewer Size ED Force Main
The as origin of this wg_. wastewater is (chet�k all that apply):
iidential Subdivisio
Apartments/Condomini
Mobile Home Park
School
Restaurant
iffice
• Car Wash
0 Institution
O Hospital
© Church
Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be allocate forthis particular project:
a *Do not include previously permitted allocations
4b. NC0025496
WWTF Permit No.
W QCS-00040
PUMP STATIONS, AND
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FRO FIELD TO FIELD!
la. City of Lincolnton
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utili
lb. Stephen H. Peelers Public Utilities Director
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 1
The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal j Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
ld. PO Box 617 fe. Lincolnton
Mailing Address
NC
State
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1 h. 704-736-8940
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) Infer
2a. Cline Farm Subdivision
Brief Project Name (permit
Contact Person:
3a. Kevin B. Greer, PE
refer to this na
City
1 g. 28092
Zip Code
2b..
E-mail
Lincolr
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions .About this Application
3b. 828-244-8218
Phone Number
E-mail
Project is Q New El Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B 3 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
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0 Public Utility (Instruction III)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (In
Permit Number of Dow- nstream Sewer (if known
uction IV)
100 % Domestic/Commercial
Industrial
% Other (specify):
225 gallons per day
if the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

TTON for G. c t *V SE: HERS, PUMP S A.'iAIO\5, .2 ID FOR R(:'f;
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) 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 .02190)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
35 homes x 360gpd= 12,666gpd; 50,000sgft O&I w1241 employees= (.2x50,00"
Units x 360gpd= 21,600gpd TOTAL FLOW CALCULATED © 50,225 gpd
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
8-in
6-in
TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN
5329-ft
682©-ft
2,3 mi
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
Gravity
Force Main
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-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM at TDH portable generator witelemetry; 4-wet well storage)
PS-1
.206
gprn @ 130-ft
Permanent Generator wl ATS
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?
® Yes El No If 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 permitslcerttfications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Q Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Stormwater?
❑' Yes ❑ No Z N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: El
1 These Nines..,will be €onsidered.hiah ©riori'ty_and mustchecked once eveov, six months
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slope,..
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed Nines more than 1 D% flatter than the minimu
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..
ape. Lines inst f'a atriswd tnls taNere should he

I APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUiMP STATIONS. A:ND FORCE iS PAGE 5
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:
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A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet awayfrom an down slo e
waterbody; AND,
.. . .......
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 an Name of Waterbody Stream' Waterbody
map for cross-reference) Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
FMCFS-1 South Fork Catawba Lincoln Catawba 11-129-(3.7) WS-IV
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
I Stephen Ft Peeler, attest that this application for Cline Farm Subdivision 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 143-215.68, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
appplicati hall bbee�uilty of a :1; �2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil
p n
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Signingifticial Sf natur
..... Date
Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for Cline Farm Subdivision has been reviewed by me and is
accurate, complete and consistent with the informafion in the engineering plans, 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
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.x
Note: in accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false I
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. Kevin B. Greer, PE
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Greer Consulting and Design
Engineering Firm
2c. 4331 Acorn Trace
Mailing Address
2d. Morganton
City
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2g. 828-244-8218 2h. 82
Telephone Fa
Sea!, Signature

LIN »OL,NTON WEST QUADRANGLE
NOR [° . CAR L[ A
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February 6, 2007
NCDENR-Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: Proposed Sanitary Sewerlines and Pump Station Design for Cline Farm Subdivision
Phase II
Dear Review Official:
Attached please find the submittal package for the extension of public sanitary sewer
service to serve Cline Farm Subdivision. This project will be an extension of sewerlines
currently owned and operated by The City of Lincolnton, the applicant.
This submittal includes:
1. 2- Complete NCDENR applications for sanitary sewer extension,
2. $400 00 plan review fee.
Should you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate
contacting me at 828-244-8218, Thank you in advance for your assistance,
Sincerely,
Kevin B. Greer, PE
4331 Acorn Trace
Morganton, NC 28655
Ph: 828-244-8218

Central Files: APS SWP
04/02/07
Permit Number WQ0031523 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Fast Track Version
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
50225
Facility
Facility Name
Cline Farm Subdivision
Location Address
Owner
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Lincoln
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
City of Lincolnton Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Jeff Emory
PO Box 617
Lincolnton
Dates/Events
NC 28092
orig Issue App Received
04/03/07 02/09/07
Regulated Activities
Apartment complex
Commercial or industrial, other
Condominium
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Draft Initiated
Scheduled
Issuance
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
04/03/07 04/03/07
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin