WQ0030911_Permit (Modification)_20070323

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Honorable Eulis Willis, Mayor
Town of Navassa
334 Main Street
Navassa, NC 28451-7630
Dear Mayor Willis:
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Y William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
March 23, 2007
Subject: Permit No. WQ0030911 MODIFICATION
Town of Navassa
Lena Springs Estates Phase 1 Sewer
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Brunswick County
In accordance with your application received February 26, 2007, and additional information
received on March 21, 2007, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0030911, dated March 23, 2007,
to the Town of Navassa for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system
extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0030911 issued October 20, 2006, 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.
This modification adds an additional 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve an
additional 29 residences. In addition, it allocates flow for an additional 14 residences on the previously
permitted gravity sewer.
By copy of this permit, the Brunswick County Building Inspections Department is hereby notified that
building or occupancy permits shall only be issued for the 60 residences as part of the Lena Springs
Estates Phase 1 project until a modified permit is issued by the Division indicating additional
connections. In addition, no certificates of occupancy are to be granted prior to the submittal of a
sealed engineer's certification per Condition 6 of this permit.
Please pay particular attention to Condition 14 regarding the permitting of this system after -the -tact and
that the use of 10-inch gravity sewer may not be able to be justified even in the future.
Please note the following standard conditions that are contained in this permit.
Condition 3: 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.
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Condition 6: Requires that the system be certified upon completion of construction and prior
to being placed into operation. Please note that if an Operational Agreement
accompanies this permit, then a copy of the Articles of Incorporation,
Declarations, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed shall be submitted
with the engineer's certification prior to operation.
Condition 9: Regarding the installation of gravity sewer at 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.
Condition 12: Regarding Division notification should the system fail to operate including the loss
of wastewater from the collection system. In addition, note Permit Condition 13
regarding the posting of pump stations with emergency contact information.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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 the North
Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permitfee's
responsibility 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.
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 Town of Navassa for the construction and operation of approximately 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer to serve 29 three -bedroom residences as part of the Lena Springs Estates Phase 1-B
project, and the discharge of 10,440 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of
Navassa's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received February 26, 2006 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 Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit;
AND
The continued operation of approximately 319 linear feet of 8-inch and 904 linear feet of 10-inch
gravity sewer to serve 31 three -bedroom residences (increased from 17) as part of the Lena Springs
Estates Phase 1-A project, and the discharge of 11,160 gallons per day (increased from 6,120 apd) of
collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Navassa's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application originally received October 11, 2006 & permit subsequently issued October 20, 2006 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 Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
In summary, this permit allows connection of 60 three -bedroom homes with a total discharge of 21,600
gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater.

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The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Northeast Brunswick
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0086819) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Town of Navassa and
Brunswick County for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
A stormwater management plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Wilmington
Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1000.
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 150E 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 Dean Hunkele at
[phone].
Si� rely,
or Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Cc: Shane Lippord, Right Angle Engineering
Judy Holden, Brunswick County Building Inspections Department
Jerry Pierce, Brunswick County Public Utilities
WIRO, Surface Water Protection - Northeast Regional (NC0086819) Sewer Ext. File
Central Files, Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
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 of Water Quality's
(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 unless specifically mentioned
herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. 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 as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
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 shall be
developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e. remote alarm system) shall
be inspected by the Permittee or its representative 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 by the Permittee or its representative at least once
per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted by the Permittee or its
representative 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 Plan shall be implemented as follows:
1. For publicly owned collection systems, the Program shall include at least bi-annual
distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the
legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary, of
grease interceptors at existing establishments. The Program 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 or private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Program shall include at least bi-annual
distribution of educational materials to all 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 or 2 of
this sub -paragraph 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 on file for Sections (a.) through (i.) of this rule for a minimum of
three (3) years with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the
system.
4. This Permit shall not be 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.
5. 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.
6. Per 15A NCAC 2T .01 16, 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 (as -built or recording drawings and pump station designs,
if applicable) 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. If the permit Is issued
to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles of Incorporation,
Declarations, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed shall be submitted with the
certification.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings and pump station designs, if applicable, shall be
maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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10. 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.
11. 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 other government agencies (local, state
and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
12. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality staff member at the Wilmington
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence
of either of the following:
a. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the system incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass of any wastewater directly
to receiving waters from the station or sewer line.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but 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 Part I of Form
CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the
occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed 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.
13. Each pump station including simplex stations shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the
telephone number and name of the owner/operator of the sewer system and instructions to call
the number in the event of alarm activation.
14. The original system was permitted after -the -fact and issuance of this permit does not relieve The
Town of Navassa of a potential enforcement action for construction of the sewers included herein
prior to the issuance of the permit to do so. In addition, the installed system utilized 10-inch gravity
sewer. This size line is not justified based on the current design flow and may not be able to be
justified in the future without substantial additional flow being connected upstream.
Permit issued this day: March 23, 2007
NORTH C�,RLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0030911

Fast Track Engineering Certification
PERMIT NO. WQ0030911
Lena Springs Estates Phase 1-B Sewer
March 23, 2007
Brunswick County
CERTIFICATION: This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has
received this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation. Consequently, the PERMITTEE
should submit this certification in a manner that documents proof -of -receipt by the Division.
Complete and submit this unmodified form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One oriainally sealed/signed set of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force
mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Record drawings are defined as the design drawings
that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers, separation
distances, material changes, and other utilities including water lines, stormwater systems, etc.
• One oriainally sealed/signed set of the supporting pump station design calculations (selected pumps, system
curve, operating point, buoyancy calculations, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater
than longest post three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted under this
permit
• 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 this 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 total pipe length increase of 10%, or greater, increased flow, or 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.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Final ❑ Partial
Comments:
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 Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used
in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (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
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXTENSION
WILMINGTON, NC 28405-3845
The PERMITTEE is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. A final
certification shall be a complete set of record drawings and design calculations regardless of whether partials have
been submitted. 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.