WQ0030565_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Govemor
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North Carolina Department of Environment' and '[am! Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
The Honorable Harold Greene
Mayor, City of Locust
City of Locust
211 Towne Centre Drive
Locust, NC 28097
February 7, 2007
FEB 0 9 20117
Subject: Permit No. WQ0030565
Quail Run Subdivision
Pressure Sewer Extension
Stanly County
Dear Mayor Greene:
In accordance with your permit application received July 7, 2006, and subsequent additional
information received November 22, 2006, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0030565 dated
February 7, 2007, to City of Locust for the construction and continued 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,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.
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 .0400 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 15A NCAC Chapter 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; 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.
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 1508 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.
All sewer related matters are handled through the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit under the Point Source Branch EXCEPT FOR FAST -TRACK SEWER PERMITTING
WHICH CONTINUES TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH OUR REGIONAL OFFICES. The Unit is located on the
13th floor of the Archdale building in downtown Raleigh. Please ensure the letterhead information is
used for all correspondence to ensure timely delivery.
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Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-16I7
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Mayor Greene
February 7, 2007
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Deborah Gore at {919) 733-5083 extension 593.
Sincerely
A W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: Stanly CountyHealth Depart
OreS io Office, Water Quality Se tl n (Permit OO43 32)
Stephen Chambers, Chambers Engineering, PA P.O. Box 1726, AIbermar
Eric Curlee, ORC, Town of Oakboro, P.C. Box 610, Oakboro, NC 28129
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS Files
NC 28002
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION 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 TO
CITY OF LOCUST
STANLY COUNTY
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of 6 - 2 HP pump
stations with simplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and approximately 520 linear
feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, approximately 155 linear feet of 3-inch pressure sewer, approximately 240
linear feet of 4-inch pressure sewer, to serve Quail Run Subdivision, and the discharge of 1,800 GPD of
collected wastewater into the Town of Oakboro's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application
received July 7, 2006, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department of Environment 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 revocable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC Chapter 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 is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
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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 .0400. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T.
.0400:
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. This requirement does not apply to pump stations serving a
single building associated with a properly permitted pressure sewer system.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at feast 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 § 143-215.1 C.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Oakboro
Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0043532) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
5. 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 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 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. -
7. Per I5A 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.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC Chapter 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.
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10. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., local,
state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 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 Permittee shall provide the following items for the pressure sewer system:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any
centralized pump station serving more than one building.
b. A minimum of 117 gallons of storage capacity above the pump -on activation level to meet the
greater of the Permittee response time for service or the longest non -catastrophic power
outage of the previous three years for any simplex pump station serving a single family
residence.
c. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
d. A screened vent for the wet well.
e. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and side walls.
f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained.
g. Sufficient devices that will protect the pump station from vandals.
h. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
i. Adherence with the following minimum separations:
(i) Storm sewers (vertical) 12 inches
(ii) Water mains (vertical -water over sewer) 18 inches or (horizontal) 10 feet
(iii) In benched trenches (vertical) 18 inches
(iv) Any private or public water supply source, including any WS-I waters or Class I or Class 11
impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
(v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-I), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB [from normal high water
(or tide elevation)] 50 feet
(vi) Any other stream, lake or impoundment 10 feet
(vii) Any building foundation 5 feet
(viii) Any basement 10 feet
(ix) Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet
(x) Drainage systems
(I) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(II) Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet
(xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet
(xii) Sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water main standards shall be used where these
minimum separations cannot be maintained. The minimum separation shall however not
be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public water supply well;
12. 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 that may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities. ,
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13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member 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 render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.
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 this 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. Per Condition 1(2), 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.
14. This permit shall become revocable unless the agreement between the City of Locust and the Town
of Oakboro for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
15. The Permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation a supply of spare, fully operational
pump units of each type used in the pressure sewer system. The number of pumps on hand shall not
be less than 10 percent of the number of installed units or one unit, whichever is greater.
16. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of the
owner/operator of the pressure sewer system and instructions to call the number in the event of high
water alarm activation.
Permit issued this the 7th day of February 2007
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
an W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0030565
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Permit No. WQ0030565
February 7, 2007
System Description: a pressure sewer collection system consisting of 6 - 2 HP pump stations with simplex
pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and approximately 520 linear feet of 2-inch
pressure sewer, approximately 155 linear feet of 3-inch pressure sewer, approximately 240 linear feet of
4-inch pressure sewer, to serve Quail Run Subdivision,
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing office as indicated below with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater
collection system extension
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary
form. Permit modifications are required for any chances 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 ail 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
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
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 of this permit; 15A NCAC Chapter 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
JEFF POUPART, UNIT SUPERVISOR
PRETREATMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE & COLLECTION SYSTEMS UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1617
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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