WQ0018454_Application (FTSE)_20000516

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 16, 2000
KENNETH R. KORNEGAY, MAYOR
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN
POST OFHCE BOX 716
ELIZABETHTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA 28337-0716
Dear Mayor Kornegay:
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Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No.
WQ00018454
Lower Street Pump Station
Sewer -Public
Bladen County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality acknowledges receipt of your
permit application and supporting materials on May 15, 2000.
Your application package has been assigned to Bennie Goetze for a detailed review. The reviewer will
contact you with a request for additional information if there are any questions concerning your
submittal.
If you have any questions, please contact Bennie Goetze at 919-733-5083 extension 362. If the reviewer
is unavailable, you may leave a message on their voice mail, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES
ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Kim H. Colson, P.
Supervisor, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
The Wooten Company
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1"17ft e
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PUMP STATIONS, FORCE MAINS, AND GRAVITY SEWERr 1 „cPr�/
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) 148%8
Application Number: .(A0Q �5(-i5H to be completed by D
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicant's name (name of municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
Town of Elizabethtown
2. Owner's or signing official's name and title (15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)):
Kenneth R. Kornegay, Mayor
3. Name and complete address of applicant: PO Box 716
805 West Broad Street
City: Elizabethtown
State NC Zip: 28337-0716
Telephone number: ( 910 ) 862-2066 Facsimile number: ( 910 ) 862-7117
4. Project name (name of the subdivision, facility or establishment, etc.):
Lower Street Pump Station Improvements
5. County where project is located: Bladen
6. Fee submitted: $ 400.00 (See Instruction C.)
7. Name and complete address of engineering firm:
The Wooten Company 120 North Boylan Avenue
City: Raleigh State: NC Zip: 27603
Telephone number: ( 919 ) 828-0531
Facsimile number: ( 919 ) 834-3589
8. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about application:
Luke T-L Kwong. P.E.
II. PERMIT INFORMATION
1. Project is: -4 new; modification
2. If this application is being submitted as a result of a modification to an existing permit, provide:
existing permit number and the issuance date
3. Applicant is: i public (See Instruction G; skip to item II.4.); private
If private, units (lots, townhomes, etc.) are: leased (Skip to item 1I.4.); sold
If sold, facilities owned by a: public utility (See Instruction H.);
homeowners' association/developer (See Instruction I.)
4. If project disturbs more than one acre, provide date when an erosion and sedimentation control plan was
submitted to the Division of Land Resources for approval: N/A
5. If project includes any stream or wetland crossings, provide date when Nationwide 12 or 404 permit was
submitted for approval: N/A
6. Provide buffers used to maintain compliance with any applicable river basin rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200
(e.g., Neuse River basin buffer rules): N/A
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 3 of 6

III. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER
1. Please provide a one- or two -word description specifying the origin of the wastewater (school, subdivision,
hospital, commercial facility, industry, apartments, condominiums, etc.):
Municipal Waste
2. Volume of wastewater generated by this project: 172,800** gallons per day
3. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined (15A NCAC 2H .02219(1)): Based on operation time
on existing pump station. ** Estimated value, there will be no additional flow accepted beyond present flow.
4. Nature of wastewater: 100 % Domestic/Commercial; % Industrial;
% Other waste - specify:
5. If wastewater is industrial in nature:
a. Level of pretreatment that has been provided to ensure protection of the receiving collection system and
wastewater treatment facility: N/A
b. If a pretreatment permit is required, has one been issued? N/A Yes; No. If yes, please
attach a copy of the pretreatment permit. If no, provide date application was submitted:
IV. DESIGN INFORMATION:
1. Brief project description: Provide duplex, submersible pump station and two wet wells to replace the
existing flooded -suction station
2. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) receiving wastewater (See Instruction J.):
Town of Elizabethtown Wastewater Treatment Plant
3. WWTF permit number: NC0026671
4. List the owner(s) of any intermediate sewers if different from applicant or owner of WWTF (See Instruc
-tion J.) N/A
5. Permit number(s) for sewers immediately downstream: unknown
6. Pipe diameter of sewers immediately downstream: 8-inch
7. Engineering evaluation of downstream sewers' ability to accept the wastewater from this project (See
Instruction K.) is provided on page of the calculations.
8. Summary of GRAVITY SEWER to be permitted:
Diameter
Length
(inches)
(linear feet)
9. Does the subject gravity sewer collection system comply with the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
and 15A NCAC 2H .0200? 4 Yes; No. If no, please identify criteria and explain:
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 4 of 6

V . PUMP STATION INFORMATION (Complete Page 5 of 6 for each pump station included in
this project.)
1. Pump station number or name: Lower Street
2. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(3), describe the measures thttt are being implemented to prevent
impacts on downslope surface waters should a power failure occur at this pump station (See Instruction L.):
Existing Generator
3. Design flow of the pump station: 0.1728 million gallons per day
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): 450 gallons per minute at 55 feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Number of pumps provided (15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(2)): 2
6. Number of pumping cycles at average daily flow (15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(2)): 3
7. For extended travel times (greater than 24 hours) or if appropriate pumping cycles are not met, describe odor and
corrosion control measures taken: N/A
8. Provide the location of each design element in the specifications and/or engineering plans:
Design Element
Sheet Number of
the Plans
Page Number in the
Specifications
Alternate Power Source:
Portable Generator (telemetry and receptacle required)
On -Site Generator (automatic transfer switch required)
2
N/A
Wet Well Vented with Screen
2
11307
Fillets in Wet Well
2
11307
Check Valves and Gate Valves
2
02082
Security Fencing
2
02820
Lockable Wet Well Cover and Dead Front Control Panel
2
11307
Area Light
3
16001
110-Volt Electrical Convenience Outlet
3
16001
High Water Alarms:
Audible Alarm
Visual Alarm
Auto-Dialer/Telemetry
3
11440
3
11440
3
11440
Non -Corrosive Guide Rails/Lift Chains
2
11307
All -Weather Access Road
2
2100
9. List any equipment (note sheet number of the plans or page number in the specifications) not specifically
mentioned above (host, odor control equipment, etc.): Portable Hoist - Section 11307
10. a. 100-year flood elevation: N/A feet mean sea level
b. Finish grade elevation of the pump station: 100.50 feet
c. Measures taken to protect the pump station against flooding (15A NCAC 2H .02I9(h)(6)):
Site grading provides for drainage away from pump station
FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99 Page 5 of 6

1 1. Summary of FORCE MAIN to be permitted, by diameter and length:
Diameter
(inches)
Length
(linear feet)
High Elevation
(feet)
Discharge Elevation
(feet)
Pump -Off Elevation
(feet)
8" (existing)
2320
11416
114.16
84.80
12. Station location of air -release valves (15A NCAC 2H .0219(i)(2)(L)): N/A
Note: Air -release valves must be provided at all high points along the force main where the elevation difference
exceeds 10 feet.
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I, Luke T-L Kwong , attest that this application for
Lower Street Pump Station Improvements has been reviewed by me and is accurate,
complete and consistent with the information supplied in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other
supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations and Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been
developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have
reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a
fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
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Applicant's Certification:
I, Kenneth R. Kornegay , attest that this application for Lower Street Pump Station Improvements
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed
$10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date:
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