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May 4, 2001
Honorable Eulis A. Willis, Mayor
Town of Navassa
334 Main Street
Navassa, North Carolina 28451-7630
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Town of Navassa
Permit No. WQ0018450
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Town of Navassa Sanitary Sewer
Brunswick County
Project Number E-SRG-T-99-0064
Dear Mayor Willis:
In accordance with your application received June 1, 1999, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0018450 dated May 4, 2001, to the Town of Navassa for the construction and
operation of the subject sewer lines, force mains and pump stations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you
have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (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, N. C. 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall
be final and binding.
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 approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to
the Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
(Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you, one (1) set
retained for the Construction Inspection Unit, and one (1) set retained for the SRG file.
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Owner for
the life of the project.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr.,
P. E. at [phone].
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens"
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Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office/Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Unit
Dan Blaisdell, P.E.
Don Evans
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Amy Simes, P.E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION 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
Town of Navassa
Brunswick County
for the construction and operation of
• approximately 12,034 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe,
• approximately 35,625 linear feet of 10-inch sanitary sewer pipe,
• 320 service laterals,
• 189 manholes,
• approximately 731 linear feet of boring and jacking,
• four sewer pump stations as follows:
(1) a 434 GPM, 20 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 75 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(2) a 267 GPM, 11 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 50 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(3) an 87 GPM, 10 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 50 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(4) a 20 GPM, 2 Hp grinder duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high
water alarms; an on -site 25 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer
switch,
the following force main pipe associated with the above four pump stations: 1,605 linear
feet of 2-inch sanitary force main pipe, 3,065 linear feet of 4-inch sanitary force main pipe,
and 2,590 linear feet of 6-inch sanitary force main pipe, in addition to two air release
valves,

all to serve the Town of Navassa with the discharge of 105,000 GPD of collected wastewater into
the Brunswick County sewerage system, pursuant to the application received June 1, 1999, and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be
subject to the following conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Northeast
Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main 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.
7. 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 this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases
and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction
approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Branch,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. (Engineer's Certification
Form is attached.)
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8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit 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.
10. The issuance of this permit 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.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour
in the pump station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
C. A screened vent for the wetwell,
d. Fillets located in the wetwell at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material
where three feet cannot be maintained,
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
12. 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities.
13. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
14. Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the
requirements of the Division of Water Quality's Wilmington Regional Office.
NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
15. The Permittee shall report by telephone to 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:
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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 failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) 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.
16. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between Brunswick County and
the Town of Leland, the Town of Navassa, and the North Brunswick Sanitary District for
the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
Permit issued this the 4th day of May, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Y T. Stevens, Director
vision of Water Qual'
Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0018450
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Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0018450
Town of Navassa
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 Town of Navassa Sanitary Sewer System serving the Town of Navassa,
located in Brunswick County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the following construction:
• approximately 12,034 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe,
• approximately 35,625 linear feet of 10-inch sanitary sewer pipe,
• 320 service laterals,
• 189 manholes,
• approximately 731 linear feet of boring and jacking,
• four sewer pump stations as follows:
(1) a 434 GPM, 20 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 75 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(2) a 267 GPM, 11 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 50 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(3) an 87 GPM, 10 Hp duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high water
alarms; an on -site 50 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer switch,
(4) a 20 GPM, 2 Hp grinder duplex pump station with on -site audible and visual high
water alarms; an on -site 25 kW standby power generator with automatic transfer
switch,
• the following force main pipe associated with the above four pump stations: 1,605 linear
feet of 2-inch sanitary force main pipe, 3,065 linear feet of 4-inch sanitary force main pipe,
and 2,590 linear feet of 6-inch sanitary force main pipe, in addition to two air release
valves,
all to serve the Town of Navassa with the discharge of 105,000 GPD of collected wastewater into
the Brunswick County sewerage system, pursuant to the application received June 1, 1999, and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
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.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: DENR/DWQ
Non -Discharge Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617