NC0021903_Authorization to Construct_20191003

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LINDA CULPEPPER /
Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 3, 2019
Mr. A. J. Connors
Mayor
Town of Warsaw
121 S. Front St.
Warsaw,North Carolina 28398
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021903A01
Town of Warsaw
Warsaw WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0021903
Dear Mr. Connors:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 23, 2019,by
the Division of Water Resources (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 0.915 MGD Warsaw WWTP, with discharge of
treated wastewater into the Stewarts Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of three (3) 1250 GPM 20 HP submersible influent pumps, one (1) influent
pump station wet well with an interior of 10'by 10',one(1)flow splitter box before tertiary
filters, two (2) 12' by 12' dual media tertiary filters with wheeler style underdrains, and
two (2) 125 GPM 5 HP suction lift mud well pumps; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit
Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0021903 issued effective August 1, 2017, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No.NC0021903.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1611
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Mr.A.J. Connors,Mayor
October 3, 2019
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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 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 Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number 910-796-7215, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an onsite
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 and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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 project 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
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Mr.A.J.Connors,Mayor
October 3, 2019
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Dam 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.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes,rules,regulations, or ordinances which maybe imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Min Xiao at
telephone number(919) 707-3644.
Sincerely,
Ail, )6,..,___
301 Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
McDavid Associates, Inc.
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Duplin County Health
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Town of Warsaw
Warsaw WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 021903A01
Issued October 3, 2019
NPDES Permit No. 0021903
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 Warsaw Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Duplin County,hereby state that,to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of three (3) 1250 GPM 20 HP submersible influent pumps, one (1)
influent pump station wet well with an interior of 10' by 10', one (1)flow splitter
box before tertiary filters,two (2) 12' by 12' dual media tertiary filters with
wheeler style underdrains, and two (2) 125 GPM 5 HP suction lift mud well
pumps; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to the
Department of Environmental Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature Registration No.
Date /
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Min Xiao SEAL
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617