WQ0041603_Final Permit_20200424

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
David Cheek, City Manager
City of Mebane
106 E Washington St.
Mebane, NC 27302
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 24, 2020
Subject: Permit No. WQ0041603
City of Mebane
Meadows Subdivision Phase III
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Orange County
Dear Mr. Cheek.:
In accordance with yourapplication received March 23, 2020, and additional information received on April
22, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0041603 dated April24, 2020, to the City of Mebane
{Permittee} 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be
subjectto the conditionsand limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall beconsidereda part
of this permitand is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please payparticuiar attentionto the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCACO2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and priorto operation of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documentsto the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, orthe Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCACO2T.0116]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure thatthe as -constructed project meetsthe 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.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barren Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
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City of Mebane
Permit No. WQ0041603
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 30days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conformingto Chapter1508 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 Jason RObinson via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
'C' �7 41,
forS. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources
byScott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
enclosure: Operational Agreement (if required)
cr; Matt Hastings, PE: [e-mail]
Regional Office Files
DWR Laserfiche
County Health Department: [e-mail]
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NORTH CAROLINA
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
City of Mebane
Orange County
for the construction and operation of approximately 2,158 linear feetof 8-inch gravity sewerto serve 38
three -bedroom and 37 four -bedroom homes as part of the Meadows Subdivision Phase III project, and
the discharge of 20,960 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Mebane's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 23, 2020, and additional
information received on April22, 2020 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T, 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
othersupporting data subsequently filed and approved bythe Departmentof Environment al Quality and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issua nce until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
forS. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0041603
Permitlssued; April 24, 2020
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SUPPLEMENTTO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Mebane 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 Mebane WastewaterTreatment
Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0021474.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 02T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria forthe 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
theapplication. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets
the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
No Special Conditions
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 mayor may not be approved. j15A NCAC 02T.0116; G.S 143-215.1(d3j]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; iSA !NCAC 02T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permittingof Pump Stations and Force Mains adoptedJune 1, 2000 as applicable; and
othersupporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCACO2T.01101
3. This permit shall be effective onlywith respectto the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and othersupporting data. [15A NCACO2T .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 forthe
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 02T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met:
a. The sewersystem 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 orsurface
waterstandards.
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b. A map of the sewersystem 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 perweek.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected atleastoncepereverysix-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 reportedto the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 28 .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, enforcementforviolators and
the legal meansto control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewersystems.
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 necessaryto 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 for5ubparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule fora 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 Raleigh Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours,
followingthe occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of eitherof the following:
a. Anyprocess unitfallure, due to knownor 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/orspill over1,000 gallons; or
c. AnySSO and/orspill, regardless of volume, that. reaches surface water
Voice mail messages orfaxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered asthe 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 reportingany of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completingand submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
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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(al)]
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. Uponcompletion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form with checklist 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
filedwith the applicable County's Registerof 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 copyof 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 powersource or
pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage capacities
and the rotation schedule of the portable powersource 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, orin written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): 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, 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 orvariances 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 -
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construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring
replacement or repair priorto certification & activation. [15A NCACO2T .01161
8. Gravity sewers installed greaterthan ten percent below the minimum required slope perthe 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, aslope 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 requestshall be evident prior to completing and submitting
the construction certification. [ 15A NCACO2T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the individual permit and 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 02T; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria forthe 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 replace me nt wastewater collection facilities, and/orreferralof
the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineertothe licensing board. [15A NCACO2T .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, includingthose
as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
[15A NCACO2T .0110; 15A NCACO2T .0108(b)]
12. The issuance of this permitshall not exemptthe Permittee from complyingwith any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed bythe Division any other Federal, State, orLoml
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.5.143-215.1(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:
W Q00 Pro ject Cou nty:
1) Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address,
change of ownership, transferfrom developerto HOA/POA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, please provide eithera change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transferof
permits from the developertothe HOA/POA must occurwith 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-inchesfor public linesand 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 greaterthan 425 feet; minimum diametershall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCACO2T.0305(h).
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• 15A NCACO2T. Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) forthe 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 submittwo copies of the variance requestform, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other
pertinent information to the CentralOffice (one hard copy, one digital copy).
• The central office will reviewthe variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance
will be incorporated into the permit, eithervia 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 projectcontains high priority lines (15A NCACO2T;0402(2))? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15ANCAC
02T.0403 (a)(5). If the permitdoes not include this language, the FastTrack reviewerwill reissue the permit with
the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for anychanges 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 of5%or
greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Ifyes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permitwith revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
North Caroilna Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh RegionalOffice, 162SMail Service Center, Raleigh, NC27699-1628
Physical Address 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 M-791-4200

FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE:
City of Mebane
PERMIT #:
WQ0041603
PROJECT:
Meadows Subdivision Phase III
ISSUE DATE:
April 24, 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, WaterQuality Regional Operations Section at the address at the bottom.
Any wastewaterflow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension priorto 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 agentforthe 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
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
I, as a dul registered Professional En Ineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe ([periodically, ❑ weekly, LJ full time) the construction of the
project name and location as referenced above forthe above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of
my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
approximately&& linearfeetof 8-inch gravity sewer; 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 othersupporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
❑ Final n Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
North Carolina Departmentof Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Rfficel1628 Mall Service Center, Ralei Eli, NC27699-1628
Physical Address 38W Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200