NC0037834_Authorization to Construct_20110912

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NC0037834
Archie Elledge WWTP
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City of Winston-Salem
Archie Elledge WWTP
A To C No. 037834A04
Issued July 18, 2008
Engineer's Certification
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construction of the modifications and improvements to the Archie Elledge WWTP, located on
NCSR 2972 (Griffm Road) in Forsyth County for the City of Winston Salem, hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
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New headworks structure consisting of three (3) 50 MGD mechanical bar screens, dual
d J"(2) 50 MGD vortex degritters, four (4) 500 gpm, 50 Hp grit pumps, four (4) 500 gpm
cyclone separators, dual (2) 40 ft3 grit classifiers, three (3) 33ft3/hour screening
wash/press systems, two (2) 8,700 gpm, 300 Hp and four (4)17,400 gpm, 500 Hp
influent pumps; a primary clarifier splitter structure; four (4) 120 ft diameter, 12 ft
sidewater depth primary clarifiers with dual (2)1,100 gpm, 25 Hp primary clarifer drain
pumps; a primary sludge pumping station with (5) 165 gpm, 20 Hp progressive cavity
pumps; a headworks and primary clarifier Odor Control System; a new Control Building;
dual (2) 550 gpm, 10 Hp Central Control Building drain pumps; four (4) 210 scfm, 50
psig digester gas compressors; three (3) 2,350 kW generators; and associated yard piping,
electrical work and control systems, in conformity with the project plans, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the Construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature �� Registration No. O i lei 7
Date 1-IL-/
Send to:
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

()`C W A Tj9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
*G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'C Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 18, 2008
Mr. David K. Saunders, P.E.
Director of Utilities
City of Winston-Salem
PO Box 2511
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 037834A04
City of Winston-Salem
Archie Elledge WWTP
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Saunders:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received April 1, 2008, by the
Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found
to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the
existing 30 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Salem
Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
New headworks structure consisting of three (3) 50 MGD mechanical bar screens, dual (2)
50 MGD vortex degritters,3four (4) 500 gpm, 50 Hp grit pumps, four (4) 500 gpm cyclone
separators, dual (2) 40 ft grit classifiers, three (3) 33 ft3/hour screening wash/press
systems, two (2) 8,700 gpm, 300 Hp and four (4) 17,400 gpm, 500 Hp influent pumps; a
primary clarifier splitter structure; four (4) 120 ft diameter, 12 ft sidewater depth primary
clarifiers with dual (2) 1,100 gpm, 25 Hp primary clarifier drain pumps; a primary sludge
pumping station with five (5) 165 gpm, 20 Hp progressive cavity pumps; a headworks and
primary clarifier Odor Control System; a new Control Building; dual (2) 550 gpm, 10 Hp
Central Control Building drain pumps; four (4) 210 scfm, 50 psig digester gas compressors;
three (3) 2,350 kW generators; and associated yard piping, electrical work and control
systems, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0037834 issued June 28, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0037834.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. David K. Saunders, P.E.
July 18, 2008 •
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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

Mr. David K. Saunders, P.E.
July 18, 2008
Page 3
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Ken Pohlig, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
rColeen H. Sullins
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cc: Randall D. Ashburn, P.E. — Black & Veatch International Company, Charlotte
Forysyth County Health Department
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Michelle McKay, E.I.
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