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Late 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
Mr. Mike Shalati, Director
Union. County Public Works Department
P.G. Box 987
Monroe, North Carolina 28111
Mr. Shalati:
November 21, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014691 =,
Union CountyPublic Works Department
Firethorne Subdivision & Golf Club,
Phase 1
Wastewater Collection System
Union. County
In accordance with your application received November 14, 1997, attached is Permit No,
WQ0014691, dated November 21, 1997, to the Union County Public Works Department for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and you shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified in the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 and the attached permit.
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 for the
construction and operation of approximately 10,826 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer to serve 70-units
and a clubhouse at Firethorne Subdivision & Golf Club, Phase 1, and the discharge of 16,300 GPD of
collected domestic wastewater into the Union County Public Works Department's existing sewerage
system, pursuant to the application received November 14, 1997, and in conformity with the North
Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Utility Department's McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0024970)
prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility
Department and the Union County Public Works Department for the collection and final treatment of
wastewater is in full force and effect.
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 o:f
this permit. This request must be in the forrn of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 154E of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.Q. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 7'33-5083 FAX [phone]
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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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact elma Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 524.
A. Preston Howard,
Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wayne M. Harris, Harris Engineering

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 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 are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of the Division of Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996.
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. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of
Water Quality (Division) 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.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
and a copy of the record drawings (i.e., as constructed plans) must be received from a professional
engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the Division of
Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, and other supporting
materials. Mail the Certification and one (1) copy of the "Record Drawings" to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
7. A copy of the Record Drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five
years from the date of the completion of construction. '
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this general sewer permit or the North
Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the
Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the 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 wastewater collection facilities.
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telep
hone number
b. Any failure of a 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 (5) 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 21st day of November, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014691.
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Permit No. WQ0014691
November 21, 1997
ENGINEER'SS CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name Location
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, the certificate of coverage, the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Manual, and other
supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1)
copy of the "Record Drawings" (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the wastewater collection system This
project shall not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the
"Record Drawings" plans have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater
collection system 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resourc
Division of Environmental Management
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
This farm may be photocopied for use as an original. Pump Stations, force mains and low pressure sewers
(including S.T.E.P. systems) are not to be included as part of this application package.
Any changes made to the content of this form shall not be allowed and will result in the
application being returned.
This application will not be accepted by DEM unless all of the applicable items are included
with the submittal.
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
Please indicate that you have read the following list of application requirements by signing you
next to each item.
the space provided
Applicant's Initials
1. One original and one copy of the completed and properly executed application form. ,+rl
2. The appropriate permit processing fee, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5). The fee for
sewer extensions is $400. The fee for sewer extensions by partially delegated municipalities
(applies only to those governmental jurisdictions that have specific delegation review authority, L
as granted by the Division of Environmental Management) is $200. /►''1 f
3. If the owner/authority of the wastewater treatment facility and/or collection system that will be
accepting the wastewater flow from this project is different from the applicant of the project, then a letter(s)
must be provided from the owner/authority of the WWTF and/or collection system specifying the
volume of flow that will be accepted. The letter(s) should be recent (within one [11 year) and should
refer to the project by the sarne name as that identified on the application and the plans/specifications.
4. If the application is being submiued in the name of a privately owned public utility, written
documentation must be submitted from the Utilities Commission which demonstrates that the utility
is authorized to hold the franchise for the area to be served. In the case of contiguous service areas,
written documentation must be provided from the Utilities Commission acknowledging these areas
are covered under an existing franchise.
5. One original and two copies of a properly executed Operational Agreement must be submitted if the
sewer extension will be serving single family residences, condominiums, or town houses AND if the
subject sewer extension is owned by the individual residents, a homeowners association, or a developer.
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
SOC Project: Yes 'Tito.
1. Application Number (will be completed by DEM): LOP L) c
2. Specify whether project is: new modification.
3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a modification to an existing permit, please complete:
existing permit number �� and permit issue date
4. Specify whether the applicant is. public private.
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5. Application Date: p r e �, b �' z 2 l 7 6. Fee Submitted: $ 4 0 Q , ©©
7. County(ies) where project is located: iJ n i a n
8. Applicant's. Name (Please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual„ etc
Union County Dept . of Public Works
FORM: GSPA 02/96 Page 1 of 4
1,400 copies of this document were printed at a cost of $117,32, or $OE084 per copy.

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III. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Print Owners or Signing Official's name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
/1(Ke SMe.-A7/ ) 17/2F---/-81Z— of 0NJanJ Cot+#r1-(7 j Alt. &foftKs
2. Mailing address: P . 0. B o x 987
City: Monroe State: NC Zip: 2 8 1 1 1
Telephone Number. ( 704 ) 2 8 3— 3 8 1 9
3. Project Name (Please specify the name of the subdivision, facility, or establishment. The name should be consistent with
the project name on plans, specifications, Ietters of flow acceptance, Operational Agreements, etc.):
Firethorne Subdivision & Golf Club — Phase 1
IV. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
I. Nature of Wastewater: 1 0 0 % Domestic/Commercial % Industrial
% Other (specify)
2. Volume of wastewater generated by this project: 15,300 gallons per day.
3. Explanation of how wastewater volume was determined: 70 units x 1 9 0 GPD / unit plus f 1017
from fnriirP rlybhouse of 3000 GPD (150 persons @ 20 GPD/person)
4. Name of wastewater treatment facility receiving wastewater. McAlpine
Owner of wastewater treatment facility: Charlotte —Mecklenburg Utility Dept ,
Facility Permit Number: NC00 24970 or WQ
5. Indicate any parameters (and their concentrations) which will be greater than normal domestic Levels:
•!done
6. If wastewater is not domestic in nature, what level of pretreatment has been provided to ensure protection of the receiving
wastewater treatment facility? N / A
7. If a pretreatment permit is required, has one been issued?
`] / A Yes
No. If Yes, please attach a copy of
the pretreatment permit. If No, when will one be issued?
FORM: GSPA 02/96 Page 2 of 4

. DESIGN INFORMATION:
1. Summary of GRAVITY SEWER to be permitted, by diameter and length:
Diameter (inches)
8"
. Length (linear feet)
10,826
2. Are there any sections of the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria or 15A NCAC 2H .0200 with which the subject
wastewater collection system will not be able to comply? Yes 'r No. If Yes, please identify and explain:
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IMPORTANT:
If you responded Yes to question V.2 above, the completed application package,
in_clu_ding two L2) copies of ply specifications, sporting information and
pny other materials, should be submitted for an individual permit.
FORM: GSPA 02/96 Page 3 of 4

VI. CERTIFICATIONS:
Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm: .1 a y n e .1.•1 •
1325 Harding Place
Harris, Ilarris Engineering
City: Charlotte State: � i C Zip: 28204
Telephone Number: ( 7 0 4
) 334-1325
Professional Engineer's Certification:
Wayne 11- Barris ,attestthatthisapplicationfor Firethorne Subdivision
& Golf Club; Phase 1
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete. I further attest the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the
applicable regulations and the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature
and seal signifies thol vtiRditwe this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
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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 information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete. Upon approval and completed construction, I will operate this system in accordance with the
North Carolina wastewater collectipermit ements.
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Signature �^--� Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION 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 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: GSPA 02/96 Page 4 of 4

November 13, 1997
Mr. Mike Shalati
Union County Public Works Department
Post office Box 987
Monroe, NC 28111-0987
SUBJECT: Wastewater acceptance approval for Firethorne Subdivision -Union. County Six
Mile Creek Drainage Basin
Dear Mr. Shalati,
The Union County - City of Charlotte Water and Sewer agreement, dated April 12, 1996, specifies
a three million gallon a day allowance for Union wastewater to be treated in the City of Charlotte's
McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Facility. Transfer of Union wastewater to the McAlpine plant will
be via Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities (CMUD) Six Mile Creek outfall and pump station, Flow
monitoring will be through a metering facility at or near the Mecklenburg -Union County line. The
agreement also specifies the transfer of Union water and sewer systems inside Mecklenburg within
the Six Mile Creek basin between Providence Road and Marvin. Road to be transferred to the City.
In response to your request to discharge 16,300 gallons per day into CMUD'S Six Mile Creek sewer
system, CMUD agrees to accept this flow contingent upon the following conditions:
Ownership transfer of Union's water and sewer system in Mecklenburg within the Six. Mile
Creek. Basin. Estimated transfer date is December, 1997.
Activation of CMUD'S Six Mile Creek Pump Station, Estimated completion date is Spring
1998,
Installation of CMUD approved Flow Metering Facility by Union.
I trust this is the approval you requested in your October 31, 1997 letter. Please note that the
approval is for 16,300 gallons per day in lieu of the 13,300 GPD. This increase was requested by the
design engineer of the Firethorne Subdivision and Golf Club Sewer System.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] should you have any further questions.
Earl L. Lineberger, P.E.
Chief Engineer
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UT
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Engineering Division • 5100 Brookshire Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28216.704/399-2221

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
Wayne M. Harris
Harris Engineering
1325 Harding Place
Charlotte, NC 28404
Dear Mr. Harris:
DENR
November 24, 1998
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014691
Firethorne Subdivision &
Golf Club -Phase I
Sewer- Public
Union County
The division's Regional/Program Management Coordination Branch has received
your signed and sealed certification with as builts. This will be forwarded on to the
Mooresville Regional Office for approval.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, 1 would suggest that you
contact the Water Quality Regional Supervisor at the Mooresville Regional Office at
[phone].
ifl
n Palumbo, E.I.T.
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Central Files
Mike Shalati, Director, Union County PWD
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Re: Firethorne Subdivision & Golf Club, Phase 1 - Sanitary Sewer Extension
NCDENR Permit No. WQ0014691
Union County, North Carolina
1, Wayne M. Harris, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to periodically observe the construction of the subject 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 and intent of the permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting documents.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No. 12,585
RECEIVED
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