WQ0029553_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 22, 2005
Mr. Matthias Bernhardt, Assistant City Manager for Utilities
215 South Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Subject:
Dear Mr. Bernhardt:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Permit No. WQ0029553
Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension
City of Salisbury
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Rowan County, North Carolina
In accordance with your application received on November 9, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0029553, dated November 22, 2005, to Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension 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effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations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-license3d Professional Engineer to the licensing
board.
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state,nc.us Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. Bernhardt
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November 22, 2005
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 Salisbury for the construction and operation of approximately 365 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer to serve the Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension project, and the discharge of 480
gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Salisbury's existing sewerage system,
pursuant to the application received November 9, 2005, 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Salisbury
WWfP (Yadkin River Regional/Grant Creek Train WWTP NPDES No. NC0023884) 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 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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Rowan County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWiTP Permit No. NC0023884)
Jeffrey Jones, Salisbury -Rowan Utilities
Surface Water Protection Central Files
Marie Doklovic, 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 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
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 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 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. 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.
6. Per 15A NCAC -2H .0220, 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 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 riyer 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. The waters which may be impacted in the event of a power failure at the pump stations permitted
herein are classified as C waters. In accordance with 15ANCAC 2H .0219 (h) (3), a letter of power
reliability for the subject area has been provided from the local power distributor authority, and
included in the application package. Additionally it has been shown that the pump station will
provide a minimum of 4 hours storage in the event of a power failure.
12. 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
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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.
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 [phone] 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 11 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 22nd day of November, 2005.
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 WQ0029553
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0029553
November 22, 2005
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
1, , 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 Magnolia Circle Sewer
Extension, a Rowan 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 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.
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.

-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
Number:
USE THE TA KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO HELD! Application,
(to be competed by DWQ) C
1. Owner:
la. City of Salisbury
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
z lb. H. Matthias Bernhardt. Assistant Cjy Mena er for Utilities
o Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) ffor uthorized signing fficials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is
0 individual 0 Federal Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership El Corporation 0 Other (specify):
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Street Address
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State
lh. 704-638-5270 1i, 704-638-8560
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3 Contact Person:
3a. Jeff Jones, Utilities Engineer, Salisbury -Rowan Utilities
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
1 e, Salisbury
City
lg. 28144
Zip Code
1j. [e-mail]
2b, Rowan
County Where Project is Located
3b, 704-638-2146 3c. lone
Phone Number E-mail
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1. Project is P11 New El Modification of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No,:
2. Owner is Z Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b, If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose orie)
0 Retaining Ownership (Le. store, church, single office, etc.) or I] Public Utility (Instruction ill)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) 0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc, - go to hem B(2b))
3. City of Salisbury
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a Salsibu -Rowan WWTP - Grant Creek Train 4b. NC0023884
Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
5a. City of Salisbury i5b. 8 5c.
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
6 The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision 0 Car Wash
0 Apartments/Condominiums 0 Institution
0 Mobile Home Park 0 Hospital
0 School 0 Church
EJ Restaurant 0 Nursing Home
0 Office 0 Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 480 gallons per day
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is 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
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
FTA 02/03

-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP 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(I)(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(I)(3).
2- 2 bedroom houses at 240 gal/day/house
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
8 - -
4-
Length (feet)
365
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
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OENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES .07
Q111. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
M 7 T
ce Location ID Design Flow
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Power Reliability Option
Operational Point (dual line feed, permanent generator w/ATS,
GPM @ TDH importable generator wltelemetry, wet well storage)
12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Lii Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
® Yes D No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
SUBMIT 7WO 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? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® NIA
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Stormwater? D Yes ❑ No ® N/A
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:TRACK APPLICAT ON for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMPSTATIONS, A FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
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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:
Z A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody: AND,
El 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 Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
on Map Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
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(f)
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
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1, H, Matthias Bernhardt, attest that this application for Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 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 retumed 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, ori
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.
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Signing Official Signature
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
Date
I attest that this application for Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension 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 143-215,6B, 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 up to $25,000 per violation,.
2a. Jeffrey B. Jones
Professional Engineer Name
213, Salisbury -Rowan Utilities
Engineering Firm
2c. 1 Water Street
Address
2d, Salisbury
2 . NC 2f. 28144
City State
Zip
2g. 704-638-2146 2h, 704-638-8560 2i. lone salisbu nc. ov
Telephone Facsimile
Seal, Segnature & Date
.FTA 02/03

Central Files: APS___ SWP___
11 /22/05
Permit Number WQ0029553 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
480
Facility
Facility Name
Magnolia Circle Sewer Extension
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Rowan
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
City of Salisbury Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
David Treme, City Manager
PO Box 479
Salisbury
Dates/Events
NC 28145
Orig Issue
App Received
11/09/05
Draft Initiated
Scheduled
Issuance
Public Notice Issue
Effective Expiration
Regulated Activities RequestedfReceived Events
Subdivision Additional information requested
Wastewater collection Additional information received
Ouffall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin