NC0021881_Authorization to Construct_20070911

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Lake Waccamaw WWTP
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Town of Lake Waccamaw
A To C No. 021881A01
Issued September 11, 2006
Neooaial
Engineer's Certification
1, G 1--t A R L._E! t f )1(C.ASCy,las 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 Lake Waccamaw WWTP, located
on NCSR 1901, west of Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County for the Town or Lake
Waccamaw, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the following construction:
replacement of existing gas chlorine disinfection and dechlorination system with
a new liquid injection system consisting of two 500-gallon tanks, flow paced feed
system consisting of two sodium hypochiorite and two dechlorination chemical
feed pumps, three new 1-HP agitator pumps, and all associated appurtenances ,
site work, and related electrical work, in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial com liance and int t of the approved plans and specifications.
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Mr. Darren Currie, Town Manager
Town of Lake. Waccamaw
P O Box 145
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 11, 2006
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 021881A01
Town of Lake Waccamaw
Lake Waccamaw WWTP
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Currie:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received July 26, 2006, 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 0.5 MGD Lake Waccamaw Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the unnamed tributary of Bogue Swamp in the Lumber River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
replacement of existing gas chlorine disinfection and dechlorination system with
a new liquid injection system consisting of two 500-gallon tanks, flow paced feed
system consisting of two sodium hypochlorite and two dechlorination chemical
feed pumps, three new 1-HP agitator pumps, and all associated appurtenances ,
site work, and related electrical work, in conformity with the project plans,
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. NC0021881 issued May 19, 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. NC0021881.
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.
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
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Mr. Darren Currie, Town Manager
September 11, 2006
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be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Wilmington 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 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 T 15A: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.

Mr. Darren Currie, Town Manager
September 11, 2006
Page 3
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.
The issuance of this Authorization to Constnict 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].
Sincerely
Alan W. Klimek, P.E
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cc: David Dickenson, P.E., Engineering Services, P.A.
Columbus County Health Department
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Ishwar Devkota, P.E.
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