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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0022691_Authorization to Construct_20170109December 19, 2016 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources / NPDES 512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 RE: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit NPEDS Permit No. NCO022691 Autumn Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant 3700 Autumn Forest Drive Browns Summit, Guilford County, North Carolina To whom it may concern: On behalf of Yes AF Utilities EXP, LLC (Yes), Apex Companies, LLC, d.b.a. Maryland Apex Engineering P.C. (Apex), is pleased to submit this Application for Authorization to Construct Permit for the treatment process modification to the Autumn Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 3700 Autumn Forest Drive in Browns Summit, North Carolina. Specifically, the treatment process modification involves the addition of aluminum chloride to the WWTP aeration basin in order to reduce phosphorus concentrations in the system effluent. The chemical feed setup consists of a Chem -Tech Pulsafeeder Model Series XP peristaltic pump that pumps the aluminum chloride solution from a 15 -gallon drum to the WWTP aeration basin. Manual controls are used to adjust the chemical flow rate. The chemical addition system was installed on July 3, 2014 as a pilot test to ensure the chemical added would effectively treat the phosphorus in the waste water treatment plant to meet effluent discharge limitation while not being too expensive or creating operation complications. Since November 2014, the pilot system has performed well and has consistently met the effluent discharge requirements. During the pilot test period, the operator has had two incidents with the system. The first occurred in the second quarter of 2015 when the plan operator received the wrong chemical from the supplier and did not figure it out for about six weeks. The second happened this year between March 2016 and September 2016 when we had an operator who was not maintaining the chemical feed system. We replaced the previous operator with one who is doing a better job of adjusting and maintaining the chemical feed system and we are now seeing the effluent phosphorus levels drop below the permit limit. On behalf of Yes, Apex is submitting the Application for Authorization to Construct Permit to continue operating the existing chemical feed constructed for the pilot study. Attachments submitted as part of this application package include: • Application for Authorization to Construct Permit • A copy of the NPDES Permit — Part I • Engineering Plans • Engineering Calculations Maryland Apex Engineering, LP • 10610 Metromont Parkway, Suite 206 • Charlotte, NC 28269 • T 704.799.6390 • F 704.799.6395 • apexcos.com NCDEQ — NPDES December 19, 2016 Application for Authorization to Construct (NC0022691) Page 2 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (704) 799-6390 ext. 4804.XA Sincerely, •`�O¢� 3 RO��''• - wnp- Apex Companies, LLC aryls Apex n eerin� PC SEAL ' Annie Haluska Scott S. Huismann, PE - - Project Manager Director = 23779 - NC License Number 23779 '• %�O•'�NGINE�e'•• Q=: 111;11111+`\ mt APEX North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) SECTION 1: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION A. The Division of Water Resources will accept this application package for review only if all of the items are provided and the application is complete. Failure to submit all of the required items will result in the application package being returned as incomplete per 15A NCAC 02T .0105(b). B. Plans and specifications must be prepared in accordance with 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities. C. The plans and specifications submitted must represent a completed final design that is ready to advertise for bid. D. Any content changes made to this Form ATC -12-14 shall result in the application package being returned. E. The Applicant shall submit ONE ORIGINAL and ONE DIGITAL COPY (CD) of the application, all supporting documentation and attachments. All information must be submitted bound or in a 3 -ring binder, with a Section tab for each Section, except the Engineering Plans. F. Check the boxes below to indicate that the information is provided and the requirements are met. G. If attachments are necessary for clarity or due to space limitations, such attachments are considered part of the application package and must be numbered to correspond to the item referenced. H. For any project that requires review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), an Authorization to Construct cannot be issued prior to the completion of a State Clearinghouse advertisement period for a FONSI, EIS, etc. unless the project qualifies for a Determination of Minor Construction Activity. I. For more information, visit the Division of Water Resources web site at: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes. J. In addition to this Authorization to Construct, the Applicant should be aware that other permits may be required from other Sections of the Division of Water Resources (for example: reclaimed water facilities permits; Class A or B biosolids residuals permit). SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. APPLICANT Applicant's name Yes AF Utilities EXP, LLC Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b) Andrew Luter Signature authority's title Chief Investment Officer Complete mailing address 1900 16' Street, Suite 950, Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone number 303-577-5703 Email address aluter@yescommunities.com B. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Professional Engineer's name Scott S. Huismann Professional Engineer's title Director North Carolina Professional Engineer's License No. 23779 Firm name Maryland Apex Engineering, PC Firm License number C-3073 Complete mailing address 10610 Metromont Parkway, Suite 206, Charlotte, NC 28269 Telephone number 704-799-6390 Email address shuismann@apexcos.com Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 1 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) C. NPDES PERMIT NPDES Permit number NCO022691 Current Permitted flow (MGD) — include permit flow phases if applicable 0.082 MGD D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief description of the project: A treatment process modification involving a poly -aluminum chloride chemical feed into the aeration basin for phosphorous reduction. SECTION 3: APPLICATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR ALL PROJECTS A. Cover Letter ® The letter must include a request for the Authorization to Construct; the facility NPDES Number; a brief project description that indicates whether the project is a new facility, facility modification, treatment process modification, or facility expansion; the construction timeline; and a list of all items and attachments included in the application package. ❑ If any of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities are not met by the proposed design, the letter must include an itemized list of the requirements that are not met. B. NPDES Permit ® Submit Part I of the Final NPDES permit for this facility that includes Part A (Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements) for the monthly average flow limit that corresponds to the work that is requested for this project. C. Special Order by Consent ❑ If the facility is subject to any Special Orders by Consent (SOC), submit the applicable SOC. ® Not Applicable. D. Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision ❑ Submit a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision for this project. ❑ Provide a brief description of any of the mitigating factors or activities included in the approved Environmental Document that impact any aspect of design of this project, if not specified in the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision. ® Not Applicable. E. Engineering Plans ® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(1), submit one set of detailed plans that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer. ® Per 21 NCAC 56.1103(a)(6), the name, address and License number of the Licensee's firm shall be included on each sheet of the engineering drawings. ® Plans must be labeled as follows: FINAL DRAWING — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY— NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION. ® 15A NCAC 02H .0124 requires multiple (dual at a minimum) components such as pumps, chemical feed systems, aeration equipment and disinfection equipment. Is this requirement met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 2 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) Plans shall include: ® Plans for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate): ❑ Civil ® Not Applicable ® Process Mechanical ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Structural ® Not Applicable ® Electrical ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Instrumentation/Controls ® Not Applicable ❑ Architectural ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Plumbing ® Not Applicable ® Plan and profile views and associated details of all modified treatment units including piping, valves, and equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.) ❑ Are any modifications proposed that impact the hydraulic profile of the treatment facility? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, provide a hydraulic profile drawing on one sheet that includes all impacted upstream and downstream units. The profile shall include the top of wall elevations of each impacted treatment unit and the water surface elevations within each impacted treatment unit for two flow conditions: (1) the NPDES permitted flow with all trains in service and (2) the peak hourly flow with one treatment train removed from service. ❑ Are any modifications proposed that impact the process flow diagram or process flow schematic of the treatment facility? ❑ Yes or ®No. If yes, provide the process flow diagram or process flow schematic showing all modified flow paths including aeration, recycle/return, wasting, and chemical feed, with the location of all monitoring and control instruments noted. F. ❑ Engineering Specifications — Treatment Process was already constructed during pilot study. ❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(2), submit one set of specifications that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer. ❑ Specifications must be labeled as follows: FINAL SPECIFICATIONS — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY — NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION. Specifications shall include: ❑ Specifications for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate): ❑ Civil ® Not Applicable ❑ Process Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Structural ® Not Applicable ❑ Electrical ® Not Applicable ❑ Instrumentation/Controls ® Not Applicable ❑ Architectural ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Plumbing ® Not Applicable ❑ Detailed specifications for all treatment units and processes including piping, valves, equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.), and instrumentation. ❑ Means of ensuring quality and integrity of the finished product including leakage testing requirements for structures and pipelines, and performance testing requirements for equipment. Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 3 Noah Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) ❑ Bid Form for publically bid projects. G. Construction Sequence Plan ❑ Construction Sequence Plan such that construction activities will not result in overflows or bypasses to waters of the State. The Plan must not imply that the Contractor is responsible for operation of treatment facilities. List the location of the Construction Sequence Plan as in the Engineering Plans or in the Engineering Specifications or in both: Not Applicable — System is already constructed H. Engineering Calculations ® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(3), submit one set of engineering calculations that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer; the seal, signature and date shall be placed on the cover sheet of the calculations. For new or expanding facilities and for treatment process modifications that are included in Section 4.C, the calculations shall include at a minimum: ❑ Demonstration of how peak hour design flow was determined with a justification of the selected peaking factor. ❑ Influent pollutant loading demonstrating how the design influent characteristics in Section 4.6.2 of this form were determined. ❑ Pollutant loading for each treatment unit demonstrating how the design effluent concentrations in Section 4.6.2 of this form were determined. ❑ Hydraulic loading for each treatment unit. ❑ Sizing criteria for each treatment unit and associated equipment (blowers, mixers, pumps, etc.) ❑ Total dynamic head (TDH) calculations and system curve analysis for each pump specified that is included in Section 4.C.6. ❑ Buoyancy calculations for all below grade structures. ❑ Supporting documentation that the specified auxiliary power source is capable of powering all essential treatment units. I. Permits ❑ Provide the following information for each permit and/or certification required for this project: Permit/Certification Not Applicable Date Submitted Date Approved Permit/ Certification Number If Not Issued Provide Status and Expected Issuance Date Dam Safety x Soil Erosion and Sediment Control x USCOE /Section 404 Permit x Water Quality Certification (401) x USCOE /Section 10 x Stormwater Management Plan x CAMA x NCDOT Encroachment Agreement x Railroad Encroachment Agreement x Other: x Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 4 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) J. Residuals Management Plan ❑ For all new facilities, expanding facilities, or modifications that result in a change to sludge production and/or sludge processes, provide a Residuals Management Plan meeting the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0504(i) and .0508; the Plan must include: ❑ A detailed explanation as to how the generated residuals (including trash, sediment and grit) will be collected, handled, processed, stored, treated, and disposed. ❑ An evaluation of the treatment facility's residuals storage requirements based upon the maximum anticipated residuals production rate and ability to remove residuals. ❑ A permit for residuals utilization or a written commitment to the Applicant from a Permittee of a Department approved residuals disposal/utilization program that has adequate permitted capacity to accept the residuals or has submitted a residuals/utilization program application. ❑ If oil, grease, grit or screenings removal and collection is a designated unit process, a detailed explanation as to how the oil/grease will be collected, handled, processed, stored and disposed. ® Not Applicable. SECTION 4: PROJECT INFORMATION A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FLOW INFORMATION -COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES 1. Provide the following flow information: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 5 Plant Flows Existing Plant Design MGD Current NPDES Permit Limit MGD Current Annual Average (past 12 months) MGD For Past 12 Months: Start Date: month/yr End Date: month/yr For Past 24 Months: Start Date: month/yr End Date: month/yr Maximum Month MGD MGD Maximum Day MGD MGD Peak Hour MGD MGD Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 5 North Carolina DIVISIOII Of Water Re50UYCCS State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) B. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR TREATMENT PROCESS MODIFICATION 1. Have all of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities been met by the proposed design and specifications? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide justification as to why the requirements are not met, consistent with 15A NCAC 02T .0105(n): 2. Provide the design influent and effluent characteristics that are used as the basis for the project design, and the NPDES permit limits for the following parameters: 3. Based on the "Project Basis of Design" parameters listed above, will the proposed design allow the treatment facility to meet the NPDES Permit Limits listed above? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, describe how and why the Permit Limits will not be met: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 6 Project Basis of Design Design Influent Design Influent Influent Concentration Load Concentration - (Must be (Must be Current Annual supported by supported by Design Effluent Average (past Engineering Engineering Concentration and/or NPDES Permit Limits 12 months) if Calculations Calculations Load (monthly average) Parameter Available [Section 3.H]) [Section 3.H]) Ammonia Nitrogen mg/L Summer mg/L Summer (NH3-N) mg/L mg/L Ib/day mg/L Winter mg/L Winter Biochemical mg/L Summer mg/L Summer Oxygen Demand mg/L mg/L Ib/day (BODS) mg/L Winter mg/L Winter Fecal Coliform per 100 mL per 100 mL Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen (NO3-N + mg/L, mg/L NO2-N) Total Kjeldahl mg/L Nitrogen mg/L mg/L Total Nitrogen Ib/year Ib/year 12.4 mg/L 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L (Quarterly Total Phosphorus (measured on 15 mg/L 2.4 Ib/day Average) 6/29/16) Ib/year Ib/year Total Suspended mg/L mg/L Ib/day mg/L mg/L Solids (TSS) 3. Based on the "Project Basis of Design" parameters listed above, will the proposed design allow the treatment facility to meet the NPDES Permit Limits listed above? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, describe how and why the Permit Limits will not be met: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 6 [l North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) 4. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(i), by-pass and overflow lines are prohibited. Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No If no, describe the treatment units bypassed, why this is necessary, and where the bypass discharges: PAX -18 drums will be stored on a Ultra Spill Deck secondary containment system. Additionally, the PAX -18 drums and chemical feed pump are located inside a building with a concrete floor. 5. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(k), multiple pumps shall be provided wherever pumps are used. Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation: 6. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(1), power reliability shall.be provided consisting of automatically activated standby power supply onsite capable of powering all essential treatment units under design conditions, or dual power supply shall be provided per 15A NCAC 02H. 0124(2)(a). Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide (as an attachment to this Application) written approval from the Director that the facility: ➢ Has a private water supply that automatically shuts off during power failures and does not contain elevated water storage tanks, and ➢ Has sufficient storage capacity that no potential for overflow exists, and ➢ Can tolerate septic wastewater due to prolonged detention. 7. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(o), a minimum of 30 days of residual storage shall be provided. Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, explain the alternative design criteria proposed for this project in accordance 15A NCAC 02T .105(n): 8. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(a). the public shall be prohibited from access to the wastewater treatment facilities. Explain how the design complies with this requirement: The current facility is enclosed by a locked fence. 9. Is the treatment facility located within the 100 -year flood plain? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, describe how the facility is protected from the 100 -year flood: C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR MODIFIED TREATMENT UNITS 1. PRELIMINARY AND PRIMARY TREATMENT (i.e., physical removal operations and flow equalization): 2. SECONDARY TREATMENT (BIOLOGICAL REACTORS AND CLARIFIERS) (i.e., biological and chemical processes to remove organics and nutrients) Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 7 No. of Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Treatment Unit TypeL Size per Unit :1 Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) Manual Bar Screen MGD at peak hourly flow Mechanical Bar MGD at peak hourly flow Screen Grit Removal MGD at peak hourly flow Flow Equalization -- gallons Primary Clarifier Circular ft diameter; ft side water depth Primary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft side water depth Other 2. SECONDARY TREATMENT (BIOLOGICAL REACTORS AND CLARIFIERS) (i.e., biological and chemical processes to remove organics and nutrients) Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 7 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) 3. TERTIARY TREATMENT No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Treatment Unit Units Type Size per Unit Reference Reference Provided? gal/day per bank at (Yes or No) Aerobic Zones/ Circular ft diameter; ft Tanks series) gallons Anoxic Zones/ Rectangular square feet; ft Tanks (Gas; gallons Anaerobic tablet; liquid) gallons Zones/Tanks (Gas; square feet Sequencing Batch tablet; liquid) tank/unit Reactor (SBR) -- gallons Membrane -- gallons Bioreactor (MBR) gallons Secondary Clarifier Circular ft diameter; ft side water depth Secondary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft side water depth Other 3. TERTIARY TREATMENT 4. DISINFECTION Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Treatment Unit Units Type Size per Unit Reference Reference Provided? gal/day per bank at (Yes or No) Tertiary Clarifier Circular ft diameter; ft series) side water depth Tertiary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft Chlorination (Gas; side water depth Tertiary Filter tablet; liquid) square feet Tertiary Membrane (Gas; square feet Filtration tablet; liquid) tank/unit Post -Treatment -- gallons Flow Equalization Post -Aeration gallons Other 4. DISINFECTION Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) gal/day per bank at Ultraviolet Light (Parallel; in peak hourly flow; series) number of banks; number of lamps/bank Chlorination (Gas; gallons of contact tablet; liquid) I tank/unit Dechlorination (Gas; gallons of contact tablet; liquid) tank/unit 5. RESIDUALS TREATMENT Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 8 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) 6. PUMP SYSTEMS (include influent, intermediate, effluent, major recycles, waste sludge, thickened waste sludge and plant drain pumps) Location No. of Purpose Type Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Treatment Unit Units Type Size per Unit Reference Reference Provided?' 290 3 5 (Yes or No) Gravity Thickening square feet; ft side Tank water depth Mechanical Thickening/ dry Ib/hour Dewatering Aerobic Digestion gallons Anaerobic gallons Digestion Composting dry Ib/hour Drying dry Ib/hour Other 6. PUMP SYSTEMS (include influent, intermediate, effluent, major recycles, waste sludge, thickened waste sludge and plant drain pumps) Location No. of Pumps Purpose Type Capacity of each pump Plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference GPD TDH Electrical Building 2 Chemical drip Chem -Tech XP Series, Model XPO04LAHX 4 290 3 5 7. MIXERS Location No. of Mixers Purpose Type Power of each MP ixer plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 9 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) B. BLOWERS Location No. of Blowers purpose Type Capacity of each Blower (CFM) plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference Treatment/Storage Design? If "No", identify Unit Setback Waivers in Item D.2 Below Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site Any private or public water supply source 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial 50 ft ® Yes ❑ No waterbodies, and wetlands) Any well with exception of monitoring wells 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No Any property line 50 ft ® Yes 9. ODOR CONTROL Location No. of Units purpose Type Plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference Setback Parameter Treatment/Storage Design? If "No", identify Unit Setback Waivers in Item D.2 Below Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site Any private or public water supply source D. SETBACKS —COMPLETE FOR NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRUCTURES 1. The minimum distance for each setback parameter to the wastewater treatment/storage units per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(b) are as follows: 2. Have any setback waivers been obtained per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(d)? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, have these waivers been written, notarized and signed by all parties involved and recorded with the County Register of Deeds? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 10 Minimum Distance Is Minimum Distance Required from Nearest Requirement met by the Setback Parameter Treatment/Storage Design? If "No", identify Unit Setback Waivers in Item D.2 Below Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site Any private or public water supply source 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial 50 ft ® Yes ❑ No waterbodies, and wetlands) Any well with exception of monitoring wells 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No Any property line 50 ft ® Yes ❑ No 2. Have any setback waivers been obtained per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(d)? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, have these waivers been written, notarized and signed by all parties involved and recorded with the County Register of Deeds? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 10 North Carolina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) SECTION 5: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Professional Engineer's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T.0105: I, Scott S. Huismann, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct (Typed Name of Professional Engineer) for the Autumn Forest WWTP (Facility and Project Name) was prepared under my direct supervisory control and to the best of my knowledge is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and all other supporting documentation for this project. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with all applicable regulations and statutes, 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and this Authorization to Construct Permit Application, except as provided for and explained in Section 4.13.1 of this Application. I understand that the Division of Water Resources' issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon this Certification and that the Division may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided in this application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit by the Division. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been prepared, signed and sealed by other professionals licensed in North Carolina, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed the materials and have determined that the materials are consistent with the project design. I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.66, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal with written signature placed over or adjacent to the seal and dated: Z <— --� re! �; � �H CARo zoe' F ss o•• 4, , E ! � SEAL 23779 (POG •.c�NG i NEEP' Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 11 III State of North Carolina North Carolina Division of Water Resources Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC -12-14) SECTION 6: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT �. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b): 0 I, Andrew Luter, Chief Investment Officer, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct (Typed Name of Signature Authority and Title) for the Autumn Forest WWTP (Facility and Project Name) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. I further certify that in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), the Applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of environmental crimes, has not abandoned a wastewater facility without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been abandoned or exhausted, are compliant with any active compliance schedule, and does not have any overdue annual fees. I understand that the Division of Water Resources' issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon acceptance of the Licensed Professional Engineer's Certification contained in Section 5, and that the Division may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided in this application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit. I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.66 any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES/NPDES By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special Delivery: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY STREET, 9TH FLOOR RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 807-6396 Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC -12-14) Page 12 1 Permit NCO022691 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, YES AF Utilities EXP, LLC is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Autumn Forest WWTP 3700 Autumn Forest Drive Guilford County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Reedy Fork Creek my subbasin 03-06-02 of the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective October 24, 2012. This permit and authorization to discharge'shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2016. Signed this day October 24, 2012 f 9f'Ch4" // V46vt arles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NCO022691 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, . terms, and provisions included herein YES AF Utilities EXP, LLC is hereby authorized to: Continue to operate an existing 0.082 MGD extended -aeration wastewater treatment facility with the following components: ♦ Bar screen ♦ Flow splitter ♦ Dual aeration basins ♦ Dual clarifiers ♦ Dual effluent chlorination with chlorine contact chamber ♦ Dechlorination ♦ Sludge digester ♦ Equalization Basin This facility is located at 3700 Autumn Forest Drive at the Autumn Forest MHC WWTP in' Guilford County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Fork Creek, currently classified_ WS --V NSW waters in hydrologic unit 03020201 of the Cape Fear River Basin. Hydrologic Unit: 03020201 N C002269! Facility Latitude: 36°11'07" Longitude: 79°43'17" Autumn Forest MHC Location Stream Class: WS-V NSW WWTP Subbasin:'03-06-02 Receiving Stream: UT Reedy Fork Creek Guilford County USGS Quad: Browns Summit, N.C. Zid I I Map not to scale Permit NCO022691 A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS ; .:'A NITORING:REQUIREMENTS [PCS Code] MonfltlyAverage. Dail 'Maximum .;Measurement'.: :Sample':. Sample ;Frequelicy TYpe: Lo C. Flow 0.082 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or 50050 Effluent 80D, 5 -day (20°C) 7.0 mglL 10.5 mglL Weekly Composite Effluent C0310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg1L 45.0 mglL Weekly Composite Effluent C0530 NH3 as N (April 1- October 31) 2.0 mglL 10.0 mg1L Weekly Composite Effluent CO610 NH3 as N (November 1- March 31) 4.0 mglL 20.0 mglL Weekly Composite Effluent CO610 Dissolved Oxygen Daily average > 6.0 mg.1L .Weekly Grab Effluent, [C03001 U & D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200 / 100 ml 4001100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent 31616 Total Residual Chlorine2 17 4L 2/Week Grab Effluent 50060 Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent, [000`101 U & D Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Composite Effluent C0600 Total Phosphorus3 2.0 mglL Quarterly Average Weekly Composite Effluent C0665 pH. > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent 00400 1— Footnotes: 1. U: at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. D. at least 100 feet downstream from the outfall. 2. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field - certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes. 3. Compliance shall be based on a quarterly average of weekly samples. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (2) NUTRIENT REOPENER CONDITION Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in the North Carolina Administrative Code at 15A NCAC 2H.0112- (b) (1) and 2H.0114 (a) and Part II sections B-12 and B-13 of this permit, the Director may reopen this permit to require supplemental nutrient monitoring of the discharge. The purpose of the additional monitoring will be to support water quality modeling efforts within the Cape Fear River Basin and shall be consistent with a monitoring plan developed jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders. In addition, the results of water quality modeling may require that limits for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus be imposed in this permit upon renewal. . CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL DESIGN AUTUMN FOREST WWTP 3700 AUTUMN FOREST DR. BROWNS SUMMIT, INC 27214 YES AF UTILITIES EXP, LLC 2401 15TH ST., SUITE 200 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 ' • } ,I. 1 r �' I _`• DECEMBER 2016 a 1 FINAL DRAWING j PROJECT sva -f LOCATION FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION l SHEET INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION 4r td 1 COVER SHEET 51 2 OVERALL SITE PLAN & WWTP LAYOUT `. 3 PROPOSED LAYOUT ` 4 FLOW DIAGRAM V - 5 TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION 1. t. VICINITY MAP GENERALLOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE tti CARO PROJECT SHEET TIiIE DRAWING N0. • AUTUMN FOREST WWTP CHECK BY KS - SEAL 3700 AUTUMN FOREST DRIVE DRAWN BY SP Z3779 j BROWNS SUMMIT, NC 27214 APESDATE 12-1-16 12/27/16 N .. = OWNER COVER SHEET 1 SCALE AS SHOWN Cp' �NOINEEQ'` • 2 � �" �° --CAI N0. 510441-001 �'g HV\S�P YES AF UTILITIES, LLC smcv 2401 15TH STREET, SUITE 200 U -SE c PRJ No. 510441-001 ��� DENVER, COLORADO 80202 IIIIC �p0o F t � r ti 9 a �r7 k 1Sl � yF116(D PI� �a 91V°� �I:� �� : 11 1 f� � •' F ,rvg t!`iA `�.- • � R fir is PROJECT AREA :f •+ X4, OVERALL SITE PLAN OD APEX ,;.,; ;,1✓' _ DIGESTOR '*. 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WWTP 2 E AS SHOWN NO. 510441-001 YES AF UTILRIES, LLC �`� 2401 15TH STREET, SUITE 200 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 LAYOUT N0. 510441-001 AERATION$ BASIN z --------------- 1" SCH.40 PVC ` ENCASING TUBING ----- UNDERGROUND ABOVEGROUND 2 -MANUAL CONTROL CHEM -TECH XP SERIES PUMP MODEL #XPO04LAHX 3 15 -GALLON DRUMS SINGLE PHASE, 115 VOLTS, 2.4 AMPS OF ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, NOMINAL OUTPUT: 4 GPD MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 125 PSI PAX -18 (APPROX. 1 MONTH SUPPLY) 110V/20AMP 3 15 -GALLON DRUMS OF OUTLET ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, PAX -18 (APPROX. 1 MONTH SUPPLY) 2 -MANUAL CONTROL CHEM -TECH XP SERIES PUMP MODEL #XPO04LAHX SINGLE PHASE, 115 VOLTS, 2.4 AMPS NOMINAL OUTPUT: 4 GPD 7DISCHARGE MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 125 PSI ELECTRICAL INACTIVE BUILDING, GRAY AERATION I WOOD FRAMEBASIN (. BUILDING WITH FEET) 52" 1 CONCRETE FLOOR PE DISCHARGE TUBING }" OD (APPROX. 25 FEET) 52"X56J"X5j" ULTRA -SPILL DECK 4 DRUM, 99 -GALLON CAPACITY ELECTRICAL BUILDING GRAY WOOD 1 FRAME BUILDING AERATION �2X.8-X5J" WITH CONCRETE FLOOR BASIN 1" SCH.40 PVC ENCASING TUBING ULTRA -SPILL DECK 1a Fr - L RL GALLON CAPACITY PLAN VIEW PROFILE VIEW NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE CA ®� j�••..1. PROJECT SHEEP TITLE DRAWING N0. C9 CHECK T' KSDRA_SPL AUTUMN FOREST WHIP 3700 AUTUMN FOREST DRIVE r 9 ��L� DATE 12-1-1/16.= L-0 BROWNS SUMMIT, NC 27214 PLAYOUTD��.. F.meq. SCALE AS SHO£QrCAD OWNER AF UTILITIES, LLC N0. 510441-l='PYES U152401 15TH STREET, SUITE 200 UCEa c PRJ NO. 510441 - DENVER, COLORA00 80202 o MANUAL CONTROL CHEM -TECH 15 -GALLON DRUM OF XP SERIES PUMP PAX -18 WITH MODEL $XPO04LAHX AERATION BASIN ULTRA -SPILL DECK SINGLE PHASE, 115 VOLTS, 2.4 AMPS NOMINAL OUTPUT: 4 GDP MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 125 PSI FLOW DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE Al FCARO 2•; �Q O'•., ,9 PROJECT SHEET TRLE DR WING N0. : QP AUTUMN FOREST WWTP CHECK BY KS ASEAL 3700 AUTUMN FOREST DRIVE /^�^'J DRAWN DY SP 23779 BROWNS SUMMIT, NC 27214 APEXEX DATE 12-1-16 �,• 11/27/16 .•= WNER FLOW SCALE AS SHOWN pp'F1/27/1 A'pc' DIAGRAM IJM " "a' "^""� °C !1` YES AF UTILITIES, LLC 106t9Gw,btte�NC 80269 2a cno No. 510441-001 S. U75 2401 15TH STREET, SUITE 200 ucDs[i C-73 PRJ NO. 510441-001 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 F•'v Kem,ra c J^+D KEMIRA PAX -18 PoyJNmhum CNMEe ,5 . �® CHECK BY KS DRAWN BY SP � � CA DATE 12-1-76 . .. _ __ SCALE AS SHOWN N0. 510441-001 uas uaectiaiadars ag54Emm�m m UI sp11 Dn PI Dl.d 5"1. ... ........,. _. �.......,..w.... 4=' Dlo-a5p9o.snala6lnsy— f UNa5p2 D.d fJ Wsb Sryvo ------- 4r SEAL AUTUMN FOREST WWTP 3700 AUTUMN FOREST DRIVE 23779 BROWNS SUMMIT, NC 27214 2/227/17/16 ?= OwNER TECHNICAL yQINEEP,.+P2 PRODUCT YES AF UTILITIES, LLC 2401 15TH STREET, SUITE 200 INFORMATION DENVER, COLORADO 80202 R�\ APEX ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS Application for Authorization to Construct Permit NPDES Permit No. NCO022691 Autumn Forest MHC Wastewater Treatment Plant 3700 Autumn Forest Drive Browns Summit, Guilford County, North Carolina Apex Job No. 510441-004 October 2016 Prepared for: Yes AF Utilities EXP, LLC 190016 th Street, Suite 950 Denver, CO 80202 Reviewed by: Scott S. Huismann, P.E. Director NC License No. 23779 �N CARO =0 ssioti 29 oFE / SEAL 23779 12/27/16 NO0 •.FNG I Ne Apex Companies, LLC • 10610 Metromont Parkway, Suite 206 • Charlotte, NC 28269 • T 704.799.6390 • F 704.799.6395 • apexcos.com Authorization to Construct— Chemical Calculations October XX, 2016 Autumn Forest MHC Wastewater Treatment Plant Page 1 Design Criteria: Treatment Plant Permitted Flow: 82,000 gpd Average Daily Flow: 19,000 gpd (Based on flow data from 2013 through 2015) Maximum daily flow: 33,000 gpd (Based on flow data from 2013 through 2015) Influent Total Phosphorus Concentration: 12.4 mg/L (Based on sample collected on 6/29/2016) Typical Domestic Sewage Phosphorus Concentrations: 6 mg/L - 20 mg/L (Lindeburg, 2015) Design Influent Phosphorus Concentration: 15 mg/L Total Phosphorus effluent limit per NPDES permit: 2.0 mg/L (quarterly average) Stoichiometric Dose Calculations The aluminum ion in PAX -18 combines with orthophosphate ions to form insoluble aluminum phosphate as follows: A13+ + P043- -� AlPO4 Given: Molecular Weight of AI = 27 Molecular Weight of P = 31 PAX -18 = 9.0% Al by weight lb PPAX18 = 11.42 gall Weight Ratio of Al to P in the above precipitation reaction: 27 g Al 1 mol P _ 0.87 Al: P = 1 mol Al x 319 P - 1 or 0.87:1 Phosphorus Influent Load: Mg gall L lb_ lb lb 15 L x 19,000 da x 3.785 all x 2.4 da _ 880 Y 9 453,590 m 9 Y Year Target Phosphorus Removal: mg mg gall L lb _ lb P (15 L -2.0 L) x 19,000 day x 3.785 gall x 453,590 mg 2.1 day Target Stoichiometric PAX -18 Dose: lb P lb Al lb PAX18 gall PAX18 _ gall PAX18 2.1 day x 0.87 lb P x 0.09 lb Al x 11.42 lbs PAX18 1.8 day Jar Test Dose Calculations: On August 17, 2016, Mr. Allen Daniels of Water Guard Inc. conducted jar tests on raw water collected from the Autumn Forest WWTP to compare two formulations of aluminum chloride - 1 /APEX Authorization to Construct— Chemical Calculations Autumn Forest MHC Wastewater Treatment Plant October XX, 2016 Page 2 PAX -18 and Delpac 2020. The jar test results showed that lower doses of PAX -18 perform better than higher doses of Delpac 2020. Optimal PAX -18 dose (based on 8/17/16 jar test): 150 ppm Target PAX -18 Dose: lblb PAX18 150 ppm PAX18 x 0.019 MGD x 8.349a1 _ 24 day lb PAX18 x gall _ gall PAX18 24 day 11.42 lb — 2.1 day Based on the stoichiometric calculations and jar test results, a target PAX -18 dose of 2.1 gpd has been selected. The feed rate may be adjusted based on fluctuations in the flow rate through the plant and influent phosphorus concentrations. Selected Chemical Feed pump is Manual Control Chem -Tech XP Series Peristaltic Pump Model # XPO04LAHX with a nominal output of 4 gpd. A APEX