WQ0034290_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Barry D. S.hearin,
Chief Engineer
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte,. North Carolina 28216
Dear Mr. Shearin:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
November 13, 2009
SUBJECT: Permit No, WQ0034290
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
McKee Creek Interceptor
Cabana's County
In accordance with your permit application received August 11 , 2009, and additional
information received by the Division of Water Quality (Division), we are forwarding herewith
Permit No, WQ0034290 dated November 13, 2009, to Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities for the.
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance untii rescinded, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this pennit are unacceptable, you
have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days .following
receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, Unless such demands are made
this permit shall be final and binding.
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 approved plans and specifications. Mail the
Certification to the Construction Grants & Loans Section, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1633. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Locabion: 512 N Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: 919-807,6492 Customer Service: 1-877-623-674B
Internet: www.rowaterquatity,org
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November 1 , 2009
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If you need additional nformation concerning this natter, please contact Anita E. Reed,
P.Fj., State Review 1 ngi r, at 1) 71 -6 1 r Seth Robertson, P,l . at 1) 715-6206..
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Sincerely,
Coleen H a Sullins
a Paul C. ats n Jr, l'.1 ,, Woolpert, 8731 R.c;!Oak Blvd, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 2821'7
('abarrus County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface ater Piot ctic t NC O3ti c )
Anita 1 . Reed, P.E.
Permit Application File WQ0034290

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with thc provisions of Article 21. of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and .Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Cabarrus County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a sewer system consisting of: approximately 13,010 linear feet of
24-inch gravity sewer and 36 5-foot diameter manholes, serving the McKee Creek Basin in
Cabarrus County; with no additional discharge of collected wastewater into the Rocky River
Regional WWTP (NC0036269) sewerage system pursuant to the application received on August
11, 2009, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of Water Quality
(Division), and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data,
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data..
The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system
permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A 'NCAC 2T
.0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met
as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0400:

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November 13, 2009
.Permit No. WQ0034290
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(a) The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards.
(b) A map of the sewer system shall be developed and actively maintained..
(c) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency,
preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response shall
be developed and implemented.
(d) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system)
shall be inspected by the pemittee or its representative every day (Le., 365 days per
year). .Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at
least once per week.
High -priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least
once every six -months and inspections are documented.
(f) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system
shall be conducted at least once per year,
(g) Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office
in accordance with 15A NCAC 0213 .0506(a), and public notice shall he provided as
required by G.S. 143-215.1 C.
(h) A Grease Control Program shall be established as follows:
(i) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall
include at least bi-annual distribution of educational materials for both
commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease
interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary, of grease
interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means
for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the
legal means to control grease entering the system from other publicand.
private satellite sewer systems.
(ii) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall
include at least hi -annual distribution of grease education materials to users of
the collection system by the permittee or its representative.
(iii) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in
Parts (i) and (ii) of this. Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related
sanitary sewer overflows.
(i) Right-of-wa.ys and easements shall he maintained in the full easement width for
personnel and equipment accessibility.
(j) Documentatio.n shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) for a minimum of
three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the
system,
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall. be treated in the Rocky River
Regional WWTP (NC0036269) sewerage system prior to being discharged into receiving
stream.

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Permit No, WQ0034290
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5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name Change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved., and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request
will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of
wastewater to the surface waters of the State,
7. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the wastewater collection facilities.
. 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 this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases
and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction
approved under the same pennit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the
entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Construction Grants & Loans
Section, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633. (Engineer's
Certification Form is attached.)
9, Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permitmay subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
10. The issuance of this permit does not exempt. the :Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(i.e., local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river
buffer rules in 15A. NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in
15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any
requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15.A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A. NCAC 2F1. .0500.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the foil . Ong items:
(a)
Pump Station Reliability:
(i) Purnp stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph (j)(2) of 1.5A NCAC
02.T.0305, shall be designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can be
pumped with the largest pump out of service.
A standby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for
those pump stations subject to Subparagraph (j)(2) of 15A NCAC 02T,0305.
Controls shall be provided to automatically activate the standhy source and
signal an alarm condition.

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(iii) As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump stations with an average daily design
flow less than 15,000 gallons per day as calculated using 15A. NCAC
02T.0114„ a portable power source or pumping capability may be utilized.. It
shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or
contracted by the permittee and is compatible with the station. If the portable
power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of
all the pump stations' storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the
portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
in the case of a multiple station power outage.
(iv) As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump or vacuum stations connecting a single
building to an alternative sewer system, wet well storage requirements shall be
documented to provide 24-hours worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the
greatest power outage over the :last three years or the documented response
time to replace a failed pump, whichever is greater. Documentation shall be
required pursuant to the permit application.
(v) All pump stations designed for two pumps or more shall have a telemetry
system to provide remote notification of a problem condition to include power
failure and high water alarm,
(vi) High water audio and visual alarm.
(b) Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station
identifier, 24-hour emergency number and :instructions to call in case of emergency.
Simplex pump or vacuum stations serving a single-family residence shall have a
placard or sticker placed inside the control panel with a 24-hour emergency contact
number,
(c) Screened vents for all wet wells.
(d) The public shall be restricted access to the site and equipment.
(e) Air relief valves shall be provided at all high points along force mains where the
vertical distance exceeds ten feet.
12. 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 that may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities.
1.3. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act..
14, If applicable, the Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental
Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is made a condition of this
Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement 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., A copy of the Articles of Incorporation,
Declarations, and Bylaws that have been properly tiled shall be submitted with the engineer's
certification prior to operation.

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Permit No, WQ0034290
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15, Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the requirements
of the Division's Mooresville Regional Office.
16. Noncompliance Notification:
The Perrnittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hours or on the next working day following, the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of either of the following:
(a) Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.
(b) Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station
or facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as
the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside ,normal. business hours may
also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (8.00) 858-
0368 or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill
report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form),
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part
II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to
show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 13111 Day of November 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen FL Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0034290

Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Permit No. WQ0034290
McKee Creek Interceptor
Issued November 13, 2009
ENcINFER's CFRTIFICATI©N
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 McKee Creek Interceptor sewer collection system serving Cabarrus 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 a sewer system consisting of: approximately 13,01.0 linear feet of
2.4-inch gravity sewer and 36 5-foot diameter manholes, serving the McKee Creek
Basin in Cabarrus County; with no additional discharge of collected wastewater
into the Rocky River Regional WWTP (NC0036269) sewerage system pursuant
to the application received on August 11, 2009, and subsequent additional
information received by the Division of Water Quality (Division), and in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
1 certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration. No.
Mail this Certification to: DENRIDWQ
Construction Grants & Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina.27699-1633.
Note: If the wastewater collection permit was issued to a private entity under an
Operational Agreement with the Environmental Management Commission, then a
copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and Bylaws that have been
properly filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds shall be submitted
with this certification.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Doreen Ft Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 13, 2009
Mr, Barry D. Shearin,
Chief Engineer
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
SUBJECT: Request for Additional Information
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
McKee Creek Interceptor
Permit No. WQ0034290
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Shearin:
A review of the plans and specifications in support of the permit application package has
been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section (CG&L). The comments
resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for clarification and
resolution; a copy is attached for your reference. Our goal is to issue the permit as soon as
possible. If a complete response is not received within 30 days, the application and supporting
information will be returned.
Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the review of
the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincere
Anita Reed, P.E., Review Engineer
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
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Attachment to all
cc: Paul C, Watson, Jr, RE., Woolpert, 8731 Red Oak Blvd, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 2821'7
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office (NC0036269)
Anita E. Reed, P.E.
Permit Application File WQ0034290
15.33 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]. Costorrier Service, 1-877-.623-6748
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General Comment,
Provide two copies of revised plan sheets. Provide one copy of`al other requested
information.
1t appears an existing -ineh force main will be connected to Mid MK34. Please explain
why no flow is being requested with this permit.
Will the wastewater treatment plant close to M11# l K. be decornnnissioned as a part of this
project? Provide info ration of when this will occur and how much flow will be redirected
into the hens, interceptor.
Provide a copy of the FONSI that includes this work.
Provide a letter stating the maximum length of pipe betFeeaa manholes the eater and Sewer
Authority of Cabarrus County (W A .'C) can maintain
Provide signed, sealed„ and dated Engineer's Certification for GS 13 - .
Re ewv of Plans
Verify all wells are sl on play s.
8. Verify , there is ade luate suppon for thrust at the inside d
rrrain enters.
9. Verf all manholes in ww tland locations %will be constructed according to the drat design
criteria previously provided with the additional information letter for Pertnit I'o.
W00. Provide a table identifying the manholes to be constructed with these special'
conditions.
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February 17, 2012
Ms. Anita Reed
NCDENR
Department of Water Quality
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
RE: Engineering Certification for Permit No. WQ0034290
McKee Creek Interceptor - Cabarrus County
CMU Project No. 146-02-650
Woolpert Project No. 070867
Dear Ms. Anita Reed:
Please find the attached Engineer's Certification for facilities listed in Permit No.
WQ0034290, The project is substantially complete and ready to be placed in service.
Work remaining on the project is limited to the surface restoration of the easement.
The entire project has been final graded and seeded but the vegetation has not fully
developed to date.
Please note that a copy of this certification is being sent to the Moorseville Regional
Office to inform them of the activation of the McKee Interceptor Sewer. Also note that
the upstream McKee Outfall Sewer project WQ0035524 is currently under construction.
Please contact me at 704.526.3114 if you have any questions or concerns regarding
this certification.
Best regards,
Woolpert North Carolina, PLLC
Paul A. Smith, PE
cc via e-mail: Robert Krebbs, NCDENR, Moorseville
Dennis Gwaltney PE, CMU
Tom Bach PE, WSACC
Enclosure - Engineer's Certification
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Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Permit No. WQ0034290
McKee Creek Interceptor
Issued November 13, 2009
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
as a duly rest
State of North. Carolina, having been authorized to observe
construction of the McKee Creek Interceptor sewer collection sy
hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
the following construction:
tal Engineer in the
ekly/fittl time) the
g Cabarrus County,
was used in the observation of
construction of a sewer system consisting of: approximately 13,010: linear feet of
24-inch gravity sewer and 36 5-foot diameter manholes, serving the McKee Creek
Basin in Cabarrus County; with no additional discharge of collected wastewater
into the Rocky River Regional WWTP (NC0036269) sewerage system pursuant
to the application received on August I1, 2009, and subsequent additional
information received by the Division of Water Quality (Division), and in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial cornpl'a rtrtd intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Mail this Certification to:
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Registration No, 0 3 15 7 Z.-
D ENR/i) W Q
Construction Grants & Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633.
Note: If the wastewater collection permit was issued to a private entity under an
Operational Agreement with the Environmental. Management Commission, then a
copy of the Articles of Incorporation. Declarations, and Bylaws that have been
properly filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds shall be submitted
with this' certification.