NC0026271_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (35)

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. David Odom
Town Manager
Town of Taylorsville
67 Main Avenue Drive
Taylorsville , North Carolina 28681
Dear Mr. Odom:
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
RECEIVED /N C 0ff1c4P,/DW R
July 19, 20I�6
JUL 2 J 2016
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 026271A03
Town of Taylorsville
Taylorsville WWTP
Ref: CS370700-06
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received April 1,2016, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.03MGD Taorization lorsville 1s hereby WWTP, with discharge of
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construction of modifications to the existing Y
treated wastewater into the Lower Little River in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of new 500,000 gallon Sludge Digester/Thickener tank with coarse air
aeration diffuser system, floating decanter, piping, and controls; installation of two (2)
new •1,800 SCFM at 12 psig Digester Blowers with VFD, piping, and other controls;
installation of new WAS Wet Well consisting of two (2) 300 GPM at 68 ft TDH WAS
submersible pumps, piping, and controls; installation of new Septage Receiving Area
and piping; installation of new Sludge Truck Load Out system consisting of a loading
arm, a containment pad with collection sump, and piping; in conformity- with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Note: There are other activities associated with this new construction which are considered
maintenance and do not required Authorization to Construct approval.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO026271 issued effective July 1, 2015, and shall be subject.to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO026271.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604, Archdale Building 9th Floor
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Mr. David Odom, Town Manager
July 19, 2016
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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 Division.
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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663 - 1699, 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: Division of Water Resources, WQ
Permitting Section — NPDES, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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 II, III 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.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.

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Mr. David Odom, Town Manager
July 19, 2016
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Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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-an-y_ questions or need additional information, -please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman
Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: Benjamin Thomas, P.E.
West Consultants, PLLC
405 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
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Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Alexander County Health Department
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Town of Taylorsville
Taylorsville WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 026271A03
Issued 026271A03
Engineer's Certification
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 modifications -and-improvements to the Taylorsville Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Alexander County, hereby state that, —to the best of my abilities, due
care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of new 500,000 gallon Sludge Digester/Thickener tank with coarse air
aeration diffuser system, floating decanter, piping, and controls; installation of two
(2) new 1,800 SCFM at 12 psig Digester Blowers with VFD, piping, and other
controls; installation of new WAS Wet Well consisting of'two (2) 300 GPM at 68 ft
TDH WAS submersible pumps, piping, and controls; installation of new Septage
Receiving Area and piping; installation of new Sludge Truck Load Out system
consisting of a loading arm, a containment pad with collection sump, and piping; in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity.with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617