NC0080381_authorization to construct_20050727

NPDES DOCYNENT SCANNINL COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit: NC0080381
Monroe — John Glenn WTP
Document Type: Permit Issuance
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Authorization to Construct
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City of Monroe
A to C No. 080381A01
Issued June 23, 2005
Engineer's Certification
I' V," ^ as a duly registered Professional En ineer in
the State of North Carolina, having Geen authorized to observe (periodically/weekly full time
the construction of the modifications and improvements to John Glenn WTP, located on Old
Camden Road in Union County for the City of Monroe, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Construction of a sulfur dioxide dechlorination system, pursuant to the fast track
application received on June 21, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum
Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
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.
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
June 23, 2005
Mr. Russell Colbath
City of Monroe
P.O. Box 69
Monroe,North Carolina 28111-0069
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 080381AOI
City of Monroe
John Glenn WTP
Union County
Dear Mr. Colbath:
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on June 21, 2005, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction
of modifications to the existing John Glenn WTP with discharge of filter backwash into Stewarts
Creek of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Construction of a sulfur dioxide dechlorination system,pursuant to the fast track
application received on June 21, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum •
Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO080381 issued December 29, 2003, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO080381.
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
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number(704) 663-1699, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48)hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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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.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted to the address provided on the form.
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.
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 Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality 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.

Mr. Russell Colbath
June 23, 2005
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: Duane Wingo, P.E. —City of Monroe
Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
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