NC0088901_Authorization to Construct_20201110

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ROY COOPER ,� t
Governor (�
MICHAEL S.REGAN , .
Secretary
S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
November 10,2020
Mr. Larry Miller
Owner
2024 Nix Creek Road
Suite A
Marion,North Carolina 28752
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 088901A01
Mr. Larry Miller
2041 US Highway 70 East
Apartment Complex WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0088901
Dear Mr. Miller:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 4, 2020, by
the Division of Water Resources (Division). With additional information received on November
3, 2020, 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
0.002 MGD 2041 US Highway 70 East Apartment Complex WWTP, with discharge of treated
wastewater into Forsyth Creek 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:
Construction of one (1) new 3000-gallon precast concrete septic tank, including one (1)
1,847-gallon anoxic zone,one(1)930-gallon Flow Equalization Tank,and two(2)22GPM
at 14.8 TDH submersible pumps; construction of two (2) 2,008-gallon aerobic treatment
units, each including two(2)6 GPM UV units;piping and controls ;in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0088901 issued effective upon completion of construction covered under this permit,and shall
be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.NC0088901.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes,the ATC Permit Application package, and
DEQ i North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 2 76 9 9-1611
NORTH CAROLINA
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all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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 Asheville Regional Office,telephone number 828-296-4500, 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 and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — 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 project 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
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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.
The issuance of this ATC 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 any questions or need additional information, please contact Min Xiao at
telephone number(919) 707-3644.
Sincerely,
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With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
ecopy: Mark C. Brooks, P.E.
Brooks Engineering Associates, P.A.
Email: [e-mail]
DWR Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: McDowell County Health
ecopy: DWR/Charles Weaver,NPDES Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
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Mr. Larry Miller, Owner
2041 US Highway 70 East Apartment Complex WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 088901A01
Issued November 10, 2020
NPDES Permit No.NC0088901
Engineer's Certification
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 modifications and improvements to the 2041 US Highway 70 East
Apartment Complex Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in McDowell County,hereby state
that,to the best of my abilities,due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following construction:
Construction of one(1)new 3000-gallon precast concrete septic tank, including
one(1) 1,847-gallon anoxic zone,one(1) 930-gallon Flow Equalization Tank,
and two(2)22GPM at 14.8 TDH submersible pumps;construction of two(2)
2,008-gallon aerobic treatment units, each including two(2)6 GPM UV units;
piping and controls ;in conformity with the project plans, specifications,and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package
submitted to 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 Registration No.
Date /
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Min Xiao SEA�
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center V
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617