NC0050857_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Department of Environmental Health
December 11. 1986
Mr. Dick Hinson
Sync© Properties
Post Office Box 34487
Charlotte, North Carolina 28234
Dear Mr. Hinson:
On December 1, 1986, our department made an uation of
the wastewater treatment facility at Carmel Center. There was no
discharge from the facility to the ca brination chamber. There
was a discharge to McMullen Creek, indicating an inflow of ground
water to the discharge pipe. The following items need to be
addressed:
1. Plants and silt were present on the sand filter beds. As
noted in our letters beginning in January 1984, this has
been a continuing problem that has not been addressed.
2. Drain tile was displaced. This tile was placed back in
place by Decemb 5, 1986, however the joints were not
partially seal:' All of the joints need to be checked
under flow co `+ '`'?: ons to insure proper dosing across the
sand beds.
Plugged drain tiles were still present. All tiles need to
b,..leaned and flushed to insure proper dosing.
4. Distribution box needs a lid and should be checked for water
tightness.
5. The septic tank and dosing chambers need to be checked, the
septic tank pumped, and the dosing siphons checked for
proper working condition. Depending on the amount of time
that has gone by, the dosing chambers may also need to be
pumped out and cleaned.
6. Mecklenburg County regulations require wastewater treatment
facilities to be fenced so as to prevent access by people
and animals. The vandalism of the plant noted on December
1, 1986 needs to be prevented in the future. There is also
trash present near the manholes to the septic tank and
1200 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 • (704) ,376-4603

dosing chambers raising the possibility of trash being
thrown into the system.
7. The septic tank manhole has a hole at the side of the
manhole which needs to be fixed.
We request that you notify this Department concerning the
operator who is in charge of this plant. We would also like to
work with you and the operator in resolving the above
deficiencies noted at the plant. Please contact myself or Mr.
Rusty Rozzelle at 376-4603.
BSW:deh
CC:
Sincerely,
w
Barbara S. Wiggins
Environmentalist
Water Quality Section
Rex Gleason
Water Quality Regional Engineer
Mooresville, N.C.

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Dick Hinson
Synco Properties
Post Office Box 34487
Charlotte, North Carolina 28234
Dear Mr. Hinson:
Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 24, 1986
Subject: Failure to Submit Monitoring Reports
Carmel Center
Mecklenburg County, NC
A review of this Office's files shows that NPDES Permit No. NC 0050857
was issued on July 19, 1982 for the discharge of wastewater from the subject
facility.
The NPDES Permit requires monitoring of the facility and the submission
of monthly monitoring reports on forms furnished by this Agency. Our review
indicated that monitoring reports are not being received on a monthly basis.
If you no longer have a discharge then you should request that the Permit be
rescinded, otherwise, reports must be submitted monthly. If you do not have a
discharge for a particular month, then indicate "NO DISCHARGE" on the report.
Failure to submit monitoring reports for the parameters, frequencies and
locations set forth in your NPDES Permit is a violation of the Permit and is
subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation.
In light of your noncompliance status, it is requested that a written
response be submitted within 15 days of the date of this letter. Your
response should explain reasons for noncompliance and action being taken to
achieve compliance. Failure to provide an adequate response will leave this
Office no alternative except to recommend enforcement action. Please direct
your response to the attention of Mr. Thurman Horne.
919 North Main Street, P©. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Dick Hinson
Page Two
September 24, 1986
If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Messrs. Mr.
Thurman Horne, Rex Gleason or me.
Sincerely,
Regional Supervisor
cc: Compliance Oversight
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MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 12, 1985
Arthur Mouberry
D. Rex Gleason
Amendment of NPDES Permit
Carmel Center
Mecklenburg County, N. C.
No. NC 0050857
This Office requests that the NPDES Permit No. NC 0050857 be amended to
reflect the new minimum monitoring requirements.
Attached is a suggested letter for Mr. Wilms' signature to the responsible
official amending the subject Permit and transmitting the amended portion of
the Permit. Please note that the effective date has been left blank and should
be completed before mailing.
If you should have any questions, please contact Mr. Thurman Horne or me.
Attachment
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural. Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carol'
James G.!Oar t r�,� Governor
Mr. ➢ick Hinson
Synco Properties
Post Office Box 34487
Charlotte, North Caro
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homas Rhodes, Secretary
ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
y 18, 1985
Subject: Amendment of NP➢ES Permit No. NC 0050857
Cannel. Center
Mecklenburg County, N. C.
➢ear Mr. Hinson:
There have been recent policy changes resulting in n.ew minimum monitoring
requirements. We are transmitting herewith a copy of an. amended Page M-3,
reflecting the new requirements, which should replace the existing M-3 page
in the permit. These modifications will be effective May 1, 1985.
All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain
unchanged and in full effect. These modifications are issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.114 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
If any. parts, requirements, or .lip.° .cations contained in these modifications
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon. written. demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of these modifications, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, these modifications shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning these modifications, please contact
Mr. Arthur Mouberry at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely yours,
Paul Wilms
Acting Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
;Mooresville Regional Supervisor-

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS » FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
uent Characteri stics
F1ow
ROD, 5-Day, 20°C
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform (Geometric Mean)
Dissolved Oxygen
Temperature
Residual Chlorine
Discharge Limitations.
bs/day) Other-Un
Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg?
0.0055 MGD
30 mg/1
*I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
30 mg/1
1000/100 ml
s (Specify
eek'IY A
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
2000/100 mi
Monitoring Requirements,
Measurement Sample *Sample
Trequency Type Location
Weekly Instantaneous I or E
2/Month Grab I, E
Monthly Grab E
2/Month Grab E
2/Month Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Daily Grab E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall be monitored weekly at E by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Mr. Robert Bag
Ca 1 Center
421 Sri arbend Ori
Charlotte North Carolina 28209
IS I N F ENVI `' ENTA Ma EMENT
July 19, 1982
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iarnce with your applica;i rr for discharge Pewit roceive d
we are forearring herewith the subject State - liPtMCS permit.
sued pursuant to the requi re rents of North Carolina General
1 and the Memorandum of Rg ement bet €er North Carolina
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 1 , 1976.
If any parts, requirer ts, or limitations contained in this Permit art
unacceptable t you, you have the right to an ad,udicdtory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within ee days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the s cific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is grade, this Permit stroll be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change i
control of this discharge.
This Perinit does not affect the leg a .requ
which may be required by the Division of Cnvirunno
have any questions concerning this Permit, please cont
telephone [phone].
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Mooresville
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508.57
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Associated Realty Investors/Carmel Center
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located
Carmel Center
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated. McMullen Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
on
This permit shall become effective JUL 1 9 1982
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
JUN 30 1987
Signed this day of JUL
Origina Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, JR., for
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0050857
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Associated Realty Investors/Carmel Center is hereby authorized to;
Enter into a contract for construction of additional
wastewater treatment facilities,
2 After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the
Division of Environmental Management; construct and
operate additional wastewater treatment facilities to
comply with the final effluent limits contained in this
Permit,
Operate and maintain the existing wastewater treatment
facilities consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank with
dual siphons, dual surface sand filters, and three (3)
sludge drying beds located at Carmel Center (See Part III
of this Permit) and
4 Discharge from said treatment works into McMullen Creek
which is classified Class "C" waters.

Efflue
A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND M©NIT©RING REQUIREMENTS -Final
During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expira
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Characteristics
Kq/day
onth
Flow
BOD, 5 Day, 20°C
NH. as N
TS
Fecal Coliform (Geometric Mean)
Dissolved Oxygen
COD
Total Residue
Temperature
Settleable Matter
Residual Chlorine
n,
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
bs/day) Other -Units (Specify)
Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
0.0055 MGD
30 mg/1 45 mg/1
30 mg/1
1000/100 ml
*I=Influent, E=Effluent, U=Upstream, D=Downstream
45 mg/1
2000/100 ml
Measurement
}requency
Weekly
Semi --Annually
Annually
Annually
Semi -Annually
Monthly
Semi -Annually
Annually
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Sample * Sample
Location
Instantaneous I or E
E,U,D
E
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall be monitored semi-annually at E,U,D by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.

Part I
Permit No. NC
"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONIT©RING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be .
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) , postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on oeT 1 5 19E2 . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The faow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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Permit No. NC
e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
f. Composite Sample: A 'composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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PART I
Permit No. NC
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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PART 1I
Permit No. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified fn this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,.
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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PART II
Permit No. NC
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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PART II
Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regiortal Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership offa;.ilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit fr; the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Repnrts
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Fede re: Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and r4.S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspendere or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining thJs permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.

PART II
Permit No. NC
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
II. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severabi l i ty
The provisions o
permit, or the a
stance, is held
cumstances, and
his permit are severable, and if any provision of this
ication of any provision of this permit to any circum-
alid, the application of such provision to other cir-
rem*inder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the pe nnittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..
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PART III
Permit No. NC
Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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Part I .. I
1. P
STAFF oP RT ARI REC EB T S.
Carmel Center
Charlotte, Nor
Mecklenburg County
Inspection. March 9, 198
By: Thu
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4. Persons contacted: N/A
Directions to site: From the intersection of Highway 51 (Pineville
Matthews Road) and. S. R. 3611 (Carmel Road), travel north on S. R.
3611 approximately 0.1 mile. Carmel Center is on the left (west)
side of S. R. 3611.
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The bearing and distance to the existing point of effluent discharge
is: Latitude 35°05w35" and Longitude 80°51'05".
Size*, There is adequate area for the continued operation°:of
exlstinq facilities.
8. Topography: Rolling 5-15% slopes
9. location of nearest dowelling: None within 503 feet.
O. Receiving Ctreai : McMullen Creek in the Catawba River chain
Classification "C°°
Minims 7-Day, 1O-Year discharge at site:
Usage: Fishing, secondary recreation, agriculture, and any
other usage except for primary recreation or as a source of
supply for drinking, culinary or food -processing purposes.
Part II - ESC 1PTI N OF EXIST TREATMENT WORKS
The existing facilities seeve a small office bui
40-50 employees. The wastewater is entirely d
This facility was constructed in the early 1960's and
issued an t4POES Permit.
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The existing facilities consist of a septic tank (5,655 gallons), a
dosing chamber (1,087 gallons} with dual alternatingdosing siphons,
dual surface sand filter beds (1,037.5 s . f`t. each , and three (3)
sludge drying beds (120 sq. ft. each).
existing facilities appear to have been neglectedand are in need
xtensive repairs. The following inadequacies were observed:

The distribution lines have many broken and missing sections causing
uneven distribution.
The distribution boxes are cracked resulting in flooding.
of the filter.
The sand filter beds need to be cleaned of veget
the sand needs to be releveled.
4. The siphons do not appear to be ail ternating. The south
appears to receive all of the flow.
Dur
inf
may
The splash pads in the sludge drying beds at
resulting in a scoured indentation in the media.
Po
t one end
and debris and
Est bed
The concrete head wall at the discharge outlet has settled, due to
erosion, and fallen into the creek.
ng the inspection, it appeared that there was considerable infiltration/
ow coming out of the discharge pipe. It is suspected that the outfall
have developed cracks or openings.
Part III - EVALUATION AND REC ENOATIONS
The existing facilities are in need of extensive
chlorine disinfection depending on the was load
also a need to nod i fy the existing sludge handling system. Sp
the drain line from the sludge drying beds should rerouted
to bypass the rest of the treatment plant this will probably
the installation of a small pump station).
A letter has been sent to the applicant explaining
extensive repairs and modifications will he needed i
consistently comply with the effluent limitations in
It was suggested that the applicant give consideratio
of eliminating the discharge by connecting to the Cha
Utilities Department sewer system. During the inns pec
that the discharge pipe is located about 50 feet across
existing major interceptor to the McAlpine Creek West
It is recommended that an NP ES Permit be issued as requ
y require
There is
c i fi cal ly,
as not
quire
it appears that
facility is to
orthcoxing Permit.
o the alternative
-Mecklenburg
it was observed'
creek from an
Treatment Plant.
ed .