NC0074012_AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT_20070530

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NC0074012
Lincoln County/Forney Crk WWTP
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Authorization to Construct
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East Lincoln Water & Sewer District
A To C No. 074012AOI
Issued December 5, 2005
Engineer's Certification
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the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Middle Forney Creek WWTP,
located on Little Egypt Road in Lincoln County for the East Lincoln Water & Sewer District,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
Installation of dual 2.437 MGD submersible influent sewage pumps, conversion of the
existing sludge pump station to a scum pump station with dual 0-144 MGD submersible
scum pumps, construction of a new sludge ow station with dual 0.144 MGD
submersible sludge pumps, replacement of7.5 Hp sludge transfer pump motors with
10 Hp motors, installation of two 10 Hp sludge holding tank mixers, construction of a
new chlorine contact chamber, new chlorination and dechlorination facilities, associated
piping and appurtenances, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 0.975 MGD
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Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
.Division of Water Quality
December 9, 2005
Mr. Stephen Gilbert, Director of Public Works
East Lincoln County Water and Sewer District
115 West Main St.
Lincolmon, North Carolina 28092
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 074012AOI
East Lincoln County Water and Sewer District
Middle Forney Creek W WTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received March 14, 2005, 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 modifications to the
existing 0.75 MGD Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 0.975 MGD,
and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of dual 2.437 MGD submersible influent sewage pumps, conversion of the
existing sludge pump station to a scum pump station with dual 0.144 MGD submersible
scum pumps, construction of a new sludge pump station with dual 0.144 MGD
submersible sludge pumps, replacement of two 7.5 Hp sludge transfer pump motors with
10 Hp motors, installation of two 10 Hp sludge holding tank mixers, construction of a
new chlorine contact chamber, new chlorination and dechlorination facilities, associated
piping and appurtenances, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 issued December 5, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0074012.
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 Water Quality.
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Mr. Stephen Gilbert, Director of Public Works
December 9, 2005
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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 Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
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 T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111 and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. -
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.

Mr. Stephen Gilbert, D.
December 9, 2005
Page 3
.;tor of Public Works
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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone]. � I . � N
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Sincerely,
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W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Charles Froneberger, P.E — W.K. Dickson
Lincoln County Health Department
DWQ Mooresvile Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., Y.E.
Mark Hubard, P.E.
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