WQ0029757_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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
January 31, 2006
Ms. Christie Putnam, Interim Director
Union County Public Works
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0029757
Lawson Phase 2A
Union County Public Works
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Ms Putnam:
In accordance with your application received on January 20, 2006, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0029757, dated January 31, 2006, to Union County Public Works 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permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the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 -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing
board.
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Ms. Christie Putnam
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January 31, 2006
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 Public Works for the construction and operation of approximately 5,725 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer as part of the Lawson Phase 2A project; and the discharge of 18,000 gallons per day
of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received January 20, 2006, 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
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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (UVVViP Permit No. NC0085359)
Marc Houle, Yarbrough -Williams & Houle, Inc
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 §143-215.1 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 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 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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mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the
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 1I 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 31 st day of January, 2006.
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 WQ0029757
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0029757
January 31, 2006
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
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 Lawson Phase 2A, a
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
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.

ON for GRAVITY 'SE ti'E
PUP'STATIONS, ANI) FORCE i4°1AINS
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
Owner:
la. Union Co. Public Works _
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc,)
1b. Christie Putnam, P.E., Interim Director
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .020
The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal 0 Municipality 0
0 l d. 400 N. Church St.
Mailing Address
Z
0
1f. North Carolina
State
lh. 704-296-4210
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a, Lawson Phase 2A
704-296-4232
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(b) for authorized signing officials!)
ounty 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
1e. Monroe
Brief Project Name (permit will ref
3. Contact Person:
3a. Charles P. O'Cain, P.E., Deputy Director
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Ans
3b, 704-296-4?4-- 4-1.-
Phone Number
1 VN2Project is New © Modification (of an existing permit)
o this name)
City
11 g. 28112-4804
Zip Code
E-mail
2b. Union
County Where Project is Located
Questions About this Application
3c. o'cain xcounion nc us
E-mail
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 8(7) and'=(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit,
2. Owner is ra Public (skip to Item 8(3)) go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
0 Retaining Ownership (Le. store, church, single office, etc.) or
d Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to /tem B(2b))
Union Co. Public Works Department
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Waste
4a, Twelve Mile Creek
Name of WWTF
Union Co, Public Works j5b. 42"
Owner of Downstream Sewer 1Receiving Sewer Siz
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
0 School
0 Restaurant
0 Office
Gravity
Force Main
© Public Utility (Instruction ill)
El Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
From This Project
4b. NC 0085359
WWTF Permit No,
WQ 0018332
El Car Wash
O Institution
O Hospital
Q Church
O Nursing Home
Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular projec
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
Permit Number of Downstream Sew
known)
% Domestic/Commercial
% industrial
% Other (specify):
,000 gallons per day
see note #8 below
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
Flow has already been allocated in Permit No,
0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
Flows for 50 additional bats will be permitted at.,.,afuture....date,
areas are for q nstructiQn only.
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APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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B. PERMIT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
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 .0219(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
(3 bedroom) X (120 gpd) X (50 lots) = 18,000
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
8"
5,725
Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
1.08
11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on
plans for cross-reference)
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Point
GPM @ TDH
Power Reliability Option
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
portable generator wltelemetry; 4-wet well storag)
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 • 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 permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream. Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification?
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
• Yes ❑ No 0 N/A
® Yes ■ No • NIA
0 Yes ■ No 0 N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons?
Ihese_itnes_wilke Anskleted_blgtor oijty and mustbe_checISe&pnce_exety_six
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..
Check if yes: ❑
lontlls
at minimum slopes? igj
than 10% flatter than the minimum slope. Lines installed outside thls tolerance should be
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PLICATION far iGRAVITY SE ERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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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:
A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
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 on
map for cross-reference)
Lawson Ph. 2A
Name of
Waterbody
East Fork 12 Mile
rropk
County
Union
River Basin
Catawba
Waterbody Stream Waterbody
Index Classification
11-138-2 C
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
1, Christie Putnam, attest that this application for Lawson Ph. 2A 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 143-215.68, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
"tictiin in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $/0,000
ivil penalties up to S2000 per violation,
Signing Official Signature
Professional Engineer's Certification:
Date
1 attest that this application for Lawson Ph. 2A 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 143-21' 5. 68, any person who knowingly makes any false statemen
representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not r
exceed $10 000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
2a, Marc A. Houle
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Yarbrough -Williams & Houle, Inc.
Engineering Firm
2c. P.©. Box 7007
Mailing Address
2d. Charlotte
2e. NC 2f, 28241
City State Zip
2g. 704-556-1990 2h, 704-556-0505 2"s. March@y-wh:corn
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
Oi
Seal, Signature
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Permit Number WQ0029757
Central Files: APS SWP
01/31/06
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Version
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
18000
Facility
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Lawson Phase 2A
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor •Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Union County
DateslEvents
Owner Type -
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Christine Putnam, Director Interim
400 N Church St
Monroe
NC 28111
Orig Issue
App Received
01/20/06
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Draft Initiated
Scheduled
Issuance
Public Notice Issue
Effective Expiration
RepuestedlReceived Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin