WQ0024882_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 18, 2005
Mr. Jon Dyer, Public Works Director
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024882
Union County
Chestnut Sanitary Sewer Outfall improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dyer:
In accordance with your application received on February 8, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Pen -nit
No. WQ0024882, dated February 18, 2005, to Union County 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,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 Perrnittee.
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 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. Jon Dyer
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February 18, 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 Union County for the construction and operation of approximately 2,698 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer, and approximately 873 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer to serve as an interceptor line
as part of the Chestnut Sanitary Sewer Outfall Improvements project, with no additional discharge of
collected domestic wastewater (flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line)
into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received February 8, 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 Union County
Twelve Mile Creek VVWTP (NPDES No. NC0085359) 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 Sonja Basinger at
[phone].
Sincerely,
7, /'?.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0085359)
Denver Toler, Eagle Engineering
Water Quality Central Files (SWP)
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 21_ .0200 or the
surface waterstandards 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 periodof-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 byposis 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.
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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 Pemiittee, 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 fife 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 Pemiittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (focal, 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:
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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 [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 forrn) can also be completed to show that the SSO
was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 18th day of February, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klimek, PIE., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024882
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0024882
February 18, 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 mariner 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 Chestnut Sanitary
Sewer Outfall Improvements, Union 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.. �, .s
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
ATTN: DEE BROWDER
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.

APPtx[CATION is Cif A'► Y SEWEB', PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE t1IAINS
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t.iSiE THE TAB h .
1 Owner,
la. Union County
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HO
lb. Jon C.
TO MOVE FRO
rector of Pu
Signing Official Name and T
Application Number:
(to be completed try t v+iQ)
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lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 individual 0 Federal 0 Municipality y State/County 0 Private Partnership © Corporation © Other (specify): LLC
d. 400 North Church Street
Street Address
North Carolina
State
1 h. (704) 295- ? 14 1 i.
d Telephone
I;,) 2. Project (Facility) Information:
CL 2a. Chestnut S.S. Outfall Inmprovements 2b. Union
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CI- Brief Project Narne (permit will refer to this name)
Q 3. Contact Person:
le. Monroe
City
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Zip Co+dr
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County Where Project is Located
3a. Charles . Pw. C' Cain, PE, Deputy Director of Public
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. [phone]
Phone Number
1, Project is ,r c New © Modification (of an existing permit)
3c.0'[e-mail]
E-mail
Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining tide reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing line slze/iength, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application do not
duplicate project infomration in B(7) and B(1ti-11) that has already been included in the original permit,.
2.
_. is Public (skip to Item B(3)) © Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If Ovate, applicant will be: 2b. If sold„ facali
0 Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, iairrefa, single office, etc.) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
0 Selling units (tots, townhomes, etc. - go to item B(2b))
3. Unman County Pu
4a. Twetvemile
Name of WWfF
Union County Public Works
Owner of Downstream Sewer
e orictirr of this wastewater is
ubdiviision
ondominiums
bile Home Park
CQ School
El Restaurant
[� Office
7. Volume of
er to be pe
5b. 1,5*
Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if knoMni)
check aft that apply):
Public Utility (Instruction Ill)
© Homeowner Assoc./Deveioper (Instruction IV)
From This Project
4b. NC0085359
MIT Permit No,
WQ0022423
0 Car Wash
0 Institution
0 Hospital
0 Church
Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
in this project: © gallons per day
if the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flaw will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect
© 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):
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RK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMPSTATIONS, AND IcORC
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9. Provide the wastewater flow o lculations used in determining the permitted ffevcr in ar rdanc with 1SA NCAC 2H
.0219(1) feor 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 1 A 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(I)(3).
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Size (inches)
12"
8"
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a� Location ID Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown an Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual Fine feed; 2- permanent generator wWATS; 3-
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12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria fcrr the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
m Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
Yes [] No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
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- General Permit or 401 Certificati ? ►a Yes Q No Q N/A.
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NENT TO 'THE VA ttAtticE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Control Plan?

K APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
' (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
Z . regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
❑ A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
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C3 ❑ A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
LL ; option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Cl) Location ID on Map
J • (self chosen - as shown on ' Name of Waterbody Stream ' Waterbody
map for cross-reference) Waterbody _—County River Basin Index Classifica_t_io_n_
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Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
1, Jon C. Dyer, attest that this application for Chestnut, . Sanitary Sewer Outfall Improvements 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 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 ofa Class 2 misdemeanof vhich may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Z 1 attest that this application for Chestnut';, _ Sanitary Sewer Duffa!! Improvements has been reviewed by me and is
O ' accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
1 documentation to fhe best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has
i been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers
U adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
LL Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance. Although certain
P portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my
ii signature and seal signifies that 1 have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
W i Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.8A and 143 2516B, any person who knowingly makes any false
O statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a
Q L fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Date
Signing Official Signature
2. Professional Engineers Certification:
2a. Denver D. Toler
Professional Engineer Name
:2- b. Eagle Engineering
Engineering Firm
2c. 310 Indian Trail -Fairview Road
Address
2▪ d. Indian Trail 2e. NC 2f. 28079
; City State Zip P
2g. [phone] 2h. [phone] 2i. [e-mail] � ,
Telephone Facsimile ' E-mail
Seal, Signature & Date

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Central Files: APS_ SWP
02/16/05
Permit Number WQ0024882
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.basinger
Permitted Flow
0
Facility
Status Protect Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Chestnut Sanitary Sewer Outfall improvements
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Union County
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
John Dyer
400 N Church St
Monroe
NC 28111
Orig Issue
App Received
02/08/05
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Scheduled
Draft Initiated Issuance
Public Notice issue Effective
n2.ltg/Ztz
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 N. Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112-4804
704/296-4210
Fax [phone]
To: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, N,C, 28115
Attention:
TRANSMITTAL
Date: 2/4/05
Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve Chestnut Sanitary Sewer Outfall improvements
We are sending you: 0 Copy of letter 0 Plans Prints 0 Shop Drawings
® Other
No. Description
Original Non Discharge Permit Application
Copy of Non Discharge Permit Application
Check for $400.00 (Application Fee)
These are transmitted as checked below:
For approval f' For your use 1 As requested [—
Remarks:
Signed:
Received by:
For review and comments
Date: