NC0089052_Authorization to Construct_20111011

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Alec Chaplin, Jr.
Zooland Family Campground, LLC
P.O. Box 12187
Cola, South Carolina 29211
Dear Mr. Chaplin:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 31, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 089052A01
Zooland Family Campground
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Randolph County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received August 9, 2011, by the
Division of Water Quality (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 the new 0.006 MGD Zooland Family Campgound Wastewater Treatment Plant,
with discharge of treated wastewater into the Little River in the Yadkin River Basin.
This authorization results in a design and permitted capacity of 0.006 MGD, and is
awarded for the construction of the following:
The new Zooland Family Campground wastewater treatment facility, to include
construction of an 8,000 gallon concrete septic tank; a 2,000 gallon concrete flow
equalization tank with dual 15 gpm pumps; an AquaCell aerobic moving bed biofilm
reactor (MBBR) tank with two chambers (4,800 gallon and 4,800 gallon) with coarse
bubble diffusers and dual 116 scfm blowers; alkalinity 50- gallon storage and feed
system; 8 -foot square hopper clarifier with air -lift sludge pump; a 1,500 gallon filter
feed tank with dual 11 gpm filter feed pumps; a 24 -inch diameter pressure sand filter; a
dual UV disinfection system; an effluent flow meter; a 1,500 clear-well with dual 60 gpm
filter backwash pumps; approximately 360 linear feet of 6 -inch gravity effluent outfall
pipe; a 35 kW emergency generator; associated electrical and controls work, sitework,
and yard piping, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617 One
Location, 512 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 North Caroli na
Phone 919 - 807 -6300 \ FAX [phone] Customer Service 1- 877 - 623 -6748
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An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Alex Chaplin, Jr.
October 31, 2011
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This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO089052 issued September 19, 2011, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0089052.
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 Division.
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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston -Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771 -5000, 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.

Mr. Alex Chaplin, Jr.
October 31, 2011
Page 3
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 Darn Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
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 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 Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number (919) 715 -6206.
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Sincerely,
Coleen H
Sullins
John F. Phillips, P.E., Diehl & Phillips, P.A., 219 E. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
Randolph County Health Department
DWQ Winston -Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File

Zooland Family Campground
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
A To C No. 089052A01
Issued October 31, 2011
Engineer's 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 modifications and improvements to the Zooland Family Campground
WWTP, located on 3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro in Randolph County, hereby
state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following construction:
The new Zooland Family Campground wastewater treatment facility, to include
construction of an 8,000 gallon concrete septic tank; a 2,000 gallon concrete flow
equalization tank with dual 15 gpm pumps; an AquaCell aerobic moving bed biofilm
reactor (MBBR) tank with two chambers (4,800 gallon and 4,800 gallon) with coarse
bubble diffusers and dual 116 scfm blowers; alkalinity 50- gallon storage and feed system;
8 -foot square hopper clarifier with air -lift sludge pump; a 1,500 gallon filter feed tank
with dual 11 gpm filter feed pumps; a 24 -inch diameter pressure sand filter; a dual UV
disinfection system; an effluent flow meter; a 1,500 clearwell with dual 60 gpm filter
backwash pumps; approximately 360 linear feet of 6 -inch gravity effluent outfall pipe; a
35 kW emergency generator- associated electrical and controls work, sitework, and yard
piping, 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.
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 0.006 MGD
now apply.
Signature
Date
Mail this Certification to
Registration No.
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1633

Zooland Family Campground
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
A To C No. 089052AOI
Issued October 31, 2011
Engineer's Certification
I, TO 14N F PIN %LLI P.3 , as a duly re istered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe eriodical d}e)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Zoo an amily Campground
WWTP, located on 3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro in Randolph County, hereby
state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following construction:
The new Zooland Family Campground wastewater treatment facility, to include
construction of an 8,000 gallon concrete septic tank; a 2,000 gallon concrete flow
equalization tank with dual 15 gpm pumps; an AquaCell aerobic moving bed biofilm
reactor (MBBR) tank with two chambers (4,800 gallon and 4,800 gallon) with coarse
bubble diffusers and dual 116 scfm blowers; alkalinity 50- gallon storage and feed system;
8 -foot square hopper clarifier with air -lift sludge pump; a 1,500 gallon filter feed tank
with dual 11 gpm filter feed pumps; a 24 -inch diameter pressure sand filter; a dual UV
disinfection system; an effluent flow meter; a 1,500 clearwell with dual 60 gpm filter
backwash pumps; approximately 360 linear feet of 6 -inch gravity effluent outfall pipe; a
35 kW emergency generator; associated electrical and controls work, sitework, and yard
piping, 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.
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 0.006 MGD
now apply.
Signature Registration No. 10130
Date 3/11 / m
Mail this Certification to:
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1633
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