NC0082949_Authorization to Construct_19960117

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • •
• Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Q E H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 17, 1996
Mr.John Everhart, Town Manager
Town of Denton
Post Office Box 306
Denton,North Carolina 27239
Subject: Permit No. NCO082949
Authorization to Construct
Town of Denton
Water Treatment Facility
Alum Sludge Disposal Facilities
Davidson County
Dear Mr.Everhart:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received May 15, 1995 by the 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 two underdrained alum sludge lagoons with
discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary to the Yadkin River which is classified Class
WS-III and B CA waters in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO082949 issued October 24, 1994, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0082949.
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 North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number(910)771-4600, shall be notified at least
forty-eight(48)hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place 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, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh,NC
27626-0535.
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Permit No. NC0082949
Authorization to Construct
Town of Denton
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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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A,.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, and
must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with
all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mary Cabe, telephone
number(919)733-5083, extension 518.
Sincerely,
,n-A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office,Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Group
Facilities Assessment Unit
Central Files
Permits and Engineering Unit
Mr.Dan Pritchett,Jamestown Engineering Group