WQ0022231_Permit (Modification)_20050121

�QF W A T�Rp Michael F. Easley, Governor
`Q L William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Cn r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 21, 2005
Mr. Bill Zell, Town Manager
Town of Aberdeen
115 North Poplar Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQOO22231 Modification
Berkley Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Moore County
Dear Mr. Zell:
In accordance with your application received January 10, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0022231, dated January 21, 2005, to the Town of Aberdeen for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection system extension. The modification includes the construction and
operation of an additional 3,750 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 30 3-bedroom residences.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0022231 dated February 3, 2003, 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 Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or
any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that
does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) 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 therein. Division approval is based on acceptance
of the certification provided by the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the
application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility 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.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 225 Green Street - Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Zell
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January 21, 2005
In accordance with 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 Town of Aberdeen, for the construction and operation of approximately 3,750 linear feet
of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 30 3-bedroom residences as part of the Berkley Sanitary Sewer
Improvements project, and the discharge of 10,800 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into
the Moore County Water Pollution Control Facility's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application
received January 10, 2005, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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 fled and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered as part of this permit.
The continued operation of approximately 4,567 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve Berkley
Sanitary Sewer Improvements with the discharge of 14,400 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater into Moore County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January
13, 2003, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications and other supporting data subsequently
fled and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered as part of this
permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Moore County Water
Pollution Control Facility (NC0037508) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
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 fled 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 Mike Lawyer at (910)
486-1541 extension 729.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Moore County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTP Permit No. NC0037508)
Mr. Bill Lester, Jr., P.E., Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates
Moore County Water Pollution Control Facility
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(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 unless specifically mentioned
herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. 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 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to
land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L
.0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
C. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365
days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least
once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.

4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, 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.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 other government agencies (local, state and
federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 213.0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Fayetteville 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:
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.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but 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 Part I of Form
CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of
the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does
not recur. Per Condition I(2), Part 1I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the twenty-first day of January 2005
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022231
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Fast Track EnEineerine Certification
Permit No. WQ0022231
January 21, 2005
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or minimum
design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that
this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of Berkley Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Moore County project for the 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 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (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, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714
FAYETTEVILLE NC 28301
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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.