WQ0022418_Permit (Issuance)_20030520

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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March 20, 2003
Mr. Bobby B. Teague, P.E.
Director of Public Works
140 Memorial Park Court
Southern Pines, NC 28387
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0022418
Central Drive (NC 22) Gravity Sewer Extension
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Moore County
Dear Mr. Teague:
In accordance with your application received March 10, 2003, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0022418, dated March 20, 2003, to the Town of Southern Pines for the construction
and operation 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from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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 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 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. Failure to comply may result in penalties 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.
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 Southern Pines for the construction and operation of approximately 392
linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 4 residences as part of the Central Drive (NC 22) Gravity
Sewer Extension project; and the discharge of 1,440 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater into the Moore County's existing sewarage system, pursuant to the application received
March 10, 2003 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer
N. C. Division of Water Quality 225 Green Street -Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-50431 910-486-1541 / 910-486-0707 Fax
Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
Customer Service 1- 800 623-7748

Mr. Teague — WQ0022418
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March 20, 2003
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
Environment and Natural Resources and considered as part of the permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Moore County
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0037508) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Town of Southern Pines
and Moore County for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
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 Marie Doklovic at
[phone] extension 371.
Sincerely,
;for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Moore County Health Department
(PO Box 279, Carthage, NC 28327)
Fayetteville Regional Office
Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0037508)
Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A.
(PO Box 1737, Southern 'Pines, NC 28388)
Moore County
(PO Box 1927, Carthage, NC 28327)

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:
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 prior to January 1, 2004 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 § 143-215.1 C.
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 merit 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a
certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design
calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North
Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in
accordance with 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 Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other
supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall
retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall
provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of
the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified,
shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of
the "Construction Record Drawings", and once copy of the supporting design calculations to the
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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 the 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.
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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 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number
910-486-1541, 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter 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.
Permit issued this the twentieth day of March 20003
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alen W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022418
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Permit Number WQ0022418
March 20, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 for
the '
Project Name Location and County
Permitte 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:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy
of the "Construction Record Drawin C of the wastewater collection system extension as well as
supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. 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. 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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