WQ0041517_Permit (Issuance)_20200304

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 4, 2020
Gardner Altman, Jr., Secretary of Bladen Community Services, LLC
Bladen Community Services, LLC
601 W. Rosemary Street, Unit 1001
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Subject: Permit No. WQ0041517
Bladen Community Services, LLC
Emereau Charter School Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Altman:
In accordance with your application received March 3, 2020, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0041517 dated March 4, 2020 to Bladen Community Services, LLC for the
construction and operation upon certification of the subject wastewater collection system
extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall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.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition II.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made
and approved.
Condition IIk 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.
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee 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.
R E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resourcesffi
Cie, Fayetteville Regional Oce 1 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

Bladen Community Services, LLC
Permit No. WQ0041517
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 150B 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 Stephanie Zorio at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
IDocuSignedby
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Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Larry F. Graham, Environmental Engineering Services, PO Box 426, Aberdeen, NC 28315
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the
Bladen Community Services, LLC
Bladen County
for the construction and operation of approximately 1,325 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer and
1,490 linear feet of 3-inch force main and a 85 GPM @ 49 TDH pump station with a portable
generator w/MTS to serve as part of the Emeraeu charter School Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station
project, and the discharge of 8,750 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the
Town of Elizabethtown Wastewater Treatment Plant existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received March 3, 2020, 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 Environmental Quality 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
specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
Do-c_uS,igLned�by�
Trent ��8A 2)f&fdfial Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0041517
Permit Issued: March 4, 2020
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Bladen Community Services, LLC
is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection
extension. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the
Elizabethtown Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with Permit Number NC0026671.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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 a
North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's
responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and
rules.
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S 143-
215.1(d3)]
2. 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'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 materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A
NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. 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: [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)]:
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a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards.
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 has been
developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected everyday (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six -months and
inspections are documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users
and the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan
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 and
private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to 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) and
(2) of this Subparagraph 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.
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of
three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Fayetteville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
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c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this 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 and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
within five 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. 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. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
6. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. 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 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.
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.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of
the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have
been appropriately filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be
submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents
are provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines &
force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be
clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings
that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required
buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing,
velocity, pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well
storage, surge protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low
points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a
portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the
pump stations' storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or
pump, include travel timeframes, shall be provided.
c. 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 the
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 pipe length increases of 10% or greater,
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increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. 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. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. 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, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing
board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
11. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
12. 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 the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which
may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.
143-215.1(b)]
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CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.
Certifying Engineer:
Certification Review Date:
Project Name:
WQ00
Project County:
1) Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing
address, change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/POA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of
permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.
2) Have the as -built drawings have been signed, sealed, and dated by an N.C. PE? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3) Final Engineering certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If Partial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the
current phase, what was previously certified (if applicable), and what is left to be certified.
4) Adequate information related to sewer lines: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all
intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h).
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• 15A NCAC 02T, Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for the permitting of Gravity Sewers (latest version), and
MDC for the Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(b), prior to certification and
operation.
• Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any
other pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital copy).
The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the
variance will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition or a supplementary letter. A
copy of the reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the
original documents.
7) Does the project contains high priority lines (15A NCAC 02T .0402(2))? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A
NCAC 02T.0403 (a) (5). If the permit does not include this language, the Fast Track reviewer will reissue the
permit with the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including
but not limited to pipe length changes of 10% or greater, change in flow, pump station design capacity design
change of 5% or greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
NC DWR— Water Quality Regional Operations Section 225 Green St, Fayetteville, NC Zip 28301
Fayetteville Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

PERMITTEE: Bladen Community Services, LLC
PERMIT #: WQ0041517
PROJECT: Emereau Charter School Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station
ISSUE DATE: March 4, 2020
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with
Condition 7 of this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required
supporting documentation. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the
Division's receipt. Send the required documentation the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality
Regional Operations Section at the address at the bottom.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to
completion of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject
the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. 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.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed
pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided
applicable design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to
operate & maintain the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
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 project name and location as referenced above for the above 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 02T; the Division of Water Resources'
(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:
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❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
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