WQ0019705_Permit (Issuance)_20220518

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretory
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Mr. Cesar Correa, City Administrator
City of Locust
186 Ray Kennedy Drive
Locust, North Carolina 28097
Dear Mr. Correa:
r ciRTH CAROL! NA
Environmental Quality
May 18, 2022
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019705 Modification
City of Locust
North Basin Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Stanly County
In accordance with your application received May 5, 2022, and additional information received
May 12, 2022, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0019705 Modification dated May 18, 2022, to
the City of Locust (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification 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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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.
Permit No. WQ0019705 was originally issued on August 29, 2001, for the construction and operation
of 32,407 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, 7,464 linear feet of 10-inch gravity sewer, 2,149 linear feet of
12-inch gravity sewer, 210 linear feet of 1.75-inch gravity sewer, 190 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 50
linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 5,640 linear feet of 4-inch force main, and 10,800 linear feet of 6-inch
force main, as well as four Pump Stations, North 227 GPM, Creekview 298 GPM, East 98 GPM, and South
84 GPM, and the discharge of 277,000 GPD of collected wastewater into the City of Locust existing
sewerage system. The permit was modified again on December 4, 2019, this modification will update items
permitted in the December 4, 20219 modification, the permit will be modified:
A. Upsize 4,998 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 8-inch force main,
B. Upsize and realign 10,103 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 10-inch force main,
C. Upsize 2,100 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 12-inch force main,
D. Upsize 5,578 linear feet of 4-inch force main with 8-inch force main,
E. Increase capacity of the North Pump Station from 227 GPM to 526 GPM,
F. Increase capacity of the Creekview Pump Station from 298 GPM to 611 GPM,
G. Increase capacity of the East Pump Station from 198 GPM to 1,252 GPM,
H. Increase capacity of the South Pump Station from 84 GPM to 551 GPM.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quad!), I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Rtgkmal OfEke 1610 East Center Avmuc, Suite 30] I Moa-rsvNlc, North Caro/Ina 28115
704663,1699

I. 2,225 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer previously permitted will be removed from the permit.
J. No increase to the permitted flow of the project (277,000 Gallons per day previously permitted).
This modification will void all previous versions of Permit No. WQ0019705.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition II.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and approved.
Condition II.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this
permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee 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 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 Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-
2190 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
-DocuSigned by:
A14CC681 AF27425...
for Richard E. Rodgers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Stephen Chambers (P.E.) (E-copy)
Mooresville Regional Office Files (Laserfiche)
Water Resources Central Files (Laserfiche)
PERCS (Laserfiche)
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the
City of Locust
Stanly County
For the upsizing of 4,998 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 8-inch force main, the
upsizing and realignment of 10,103 linear feet of 6-inch force main with a 10-inch force main,
the upsizing of 2,100 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 12-inch force main, the upsizing of
5,578 linear feet of 4-inch force main with 8-inch force main, the increased capacity of North
Pump Station from 227 GPM to 526 GPM, the increased capacity of Creekview Pump Station
from 298 GPM to 611 GPM, the increased capacity of East Pump Station from 198 GPM to
1,252 GPM, the increased capacity of South Pump Station from 84 GPM to 551 GPM; all pump
stations equipped with standby power source with automatic activation and telemetry.
This modification will not increase the permitted flow of the project (277,000 Gallons per
day previously permitted) of collected wastewater will be put into the City of Locust existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received May 5, 2022, and additional information
received May 12, 2022, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; 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 Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
Permit No. WQ0019705 was originally issued on August 29, 2001, for the construction
and operation of 32,407 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, 7,464 linear feet of 10-inch gravity
sewer, 2,149 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 210 linear feet of 1.75-inch gravity sewer, 190
linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 50 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 5,640 linear feet of
4-inch force main, and 10,800 linear feet of 6-inch force main, as well as four Pump Stations,
North 227 GPM, Creekview 298 GPM, East 98 GPM, and South 84 GPM, and the discharge of
277,000 GPD of collected wastewater into the City of Locust existing sewerage system. The
permit was modified again on December 4, 2019, this modification will update items permitted
in the December 4, 20219 modification, the permit will be modified:
A. Upsize 4,998 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 8-inch force main,
B. Upsize and realign 10,103 linear feet of 6-inche force main with 10-inch force main,
C. Upsize 2,100 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 12-inch force main,

D. Upsize 5,578 linear feet of 4-inch force main with 8-inch force main,
E. Increase capacity of the North Pump Station from 227 GPM to 526 GPM,
F. Increase capacity of the Creekview Pump Station from 298 GPM to 611 GPM,
G. Increase capacity of the East Pump Station from 198 GPM to 1,252 GPM,
H. Increase capacity of the South Pump Station from 84 GPM to 551 GPM.
I. 2,225 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer previously permitted will be removed from the
permit.
J. No increase to the permitted flow of the project (277,000 Gallons per day previously
permitted).
This modification will void all previous versions of Permit No. WQ0019705. This permit
shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
,--DocuSigned by:
-A14CC681AF27425...
for Richard E. Rodgers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0019705 Modification
Permit Issued: May 18, 2022

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Locust is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Stanly County West
Stanly Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0043532.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not
meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any
Special Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1) No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 0 GPD (277,000 GPD previously
permitted) shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit
modification for an increase in flow has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A
NCAC 02T.0304 (b)].
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit is not 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S 143-
215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; 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 materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A
NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. 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 .0403. If an

individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)]:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency,
preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been
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 months and inspections
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g.
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.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users
and the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan
shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for
violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and
private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by
the permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and
(2) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel
and equipment accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum
of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours 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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
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 and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. 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. [G.S. 143-215.1C(al)]
6. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. 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.
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.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of
the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have
been appropriately filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be
submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents
are provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines &
force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should
be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design
drawings that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show
required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing,
velocity, pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well
storage, surge protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low
points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a
portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump
stations' storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump,
include travel timeframes, shall be provided.

c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or
the Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the
certification in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes
resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length
changes of 10% or greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases
of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design
Criteria will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that
variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during the
permitting process prior to construction. After -construction requests are discouraged by the
Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification &
activation. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be
certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions
have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting
documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance
requests will be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident
prior to completing and submitting the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 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, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
11. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
12. 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 the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which
maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.
143-215.1(b)]

CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.
Certifying Engineer:
Certification Review Date:
Project Name:
WQ00 Project County:
1) Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address,
change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/POA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of
permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.
2) Have the as -built drawings have been signed, sealed, and dated by an N.C. PE? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3) Final Engineering certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If Partial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the current
phase, what was previously certified (if applicable), and what is left to be certified.
4) Adequate information related to sewer lines: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
• Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
• Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all
intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h).
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• 15A NCAC 02T, Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for the permitting of Gravity Sewers (latest version), and
MDC for the Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(b), prior to certification and
operation.
• Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
• Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other
pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital copy).
• The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance
will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition or a supplementary letter. A copy of the
reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the original documents.
7) Does the project contains high priority lines (15A NCAC 02T .0402(2))? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A NCAC
02T.0403 (a)(5). If the permit does not include this language, the Fast Track reviewer will reissue the permit with
the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not
limited to pipe length changes of 10% or greater, change in flow, pump station design capacity design change of 5% or
greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)? n Yes n No
• If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
NC DWR — Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Mooresville Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE: CITY OF LOCUST
PERMIT #: WQ0019705 Modification
PROJECT: North Basin Sanitary Sewer Improvements
ISSUE DATE: MAY 18, 2022
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with standard
Condition 7 of this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting
documentation. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. Send the
required documentation to the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section at the
address noted in the page footer.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up
until a final certification is received by the Division. A Final Certification shall be a complete set of
record drawings and design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to
the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable
design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the
wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature Date
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
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
project name and location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
upsizing of 4,998 linear feet of 6-inch force main with 8-inch force main, the upsizing and realignment
of 10,103 linear feet of 6-inche force main with a 10-inch force main, the upsizing of 2,100 linear feet of
6-inch force main with 12-inch force main, the upsizing of 5,578 linear feet of 4-inch force main with 8-
inch force main, the Increased capacity of North Pump Station from 227 GPM to 526 GPM, the Increased
capacity of Creekview Pump Station from 298 GPM to 611 GPM, the increased capacity of East Pump
Station from 198 GPM to 1,252 GPM, the increased capacity of South Pump Station from 84 GPM to
551 GPM; pump stations equipped with standby power source automatic activation and telemetry.; such
that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC
02T; the Division of Water Resources' (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 w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
NC DWR — Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Mooresville Regional Office
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]