WQ0032022_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Miehael.F. Ea.sley., Governor
Cfi, 'Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department. of. Environment an.d Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division :)1 Water Quality
August 2, 2007
Mr, Donald Duncan, City Manager
City of Conover
PO Box 549
Conover, NC 28613
Subject. Permit No, WQ0032022
L'Echo Estates Subdivision
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr Duncan,
In accordance with your application received on July 30, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0032022, dated August 2, 2007, to the City of Conover for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein, This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1) 15A NCAC 2T; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable,
unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification
provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the applicatio It shall be the
Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria
and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
§143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
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Mr Duncan
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August 2, 2007
In accordance with the 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 the City
of Conover for the construction and operation of approximately 2,116 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer
and the discharge of 14,760 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Conover
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 30, 2007, and in conformity with
15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12,1 1996, as
applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and
Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Conover
WWTP (NPDES No, NC0036196) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,.
fur Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File
Cecil Clark, Clark and Associates Inc.
Surface Water Protection Central Files
PERCS

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable, and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect o 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 ,0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day i e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shallbe
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215,1C

4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5 Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains 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.
6 Per 15A NCAC 2T ,0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Perrnittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215,6A through §143-215.6C.
9, In the event that the wastewater collection 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities,
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B ,0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee 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 renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
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 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 (800) -3 or
(1 ) 33-33. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part 1 of Form - (or the most current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. Thus report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur, Part II of Form - (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.,
Permit issued this the 2nd day of August 2007,
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MENTAL N.AGE E T COM fv]ISSION
r Coleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
It n ° ° '03222

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No, WQ0032022
August 2, 2007
OwnerANWTPNVQCS PE
Donald Duncan Cecil Clark
City of Conover Clark & Associates, Inc
PO Box 549 PO Box 2945
Conover, NC 28613 Hickory, NC 28603
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following'
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form, Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
El Partial E Final
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (0 periodically, [I] weekly, L full time) the construction of L'Echo Estates Subdivision, a
Catawba County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T, the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable, the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable: and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineers
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received, Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineers Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions

TRACK APPLICATION for 'GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STA
©NS, AND FORCE ,MAINS
PAGE .;l
ld. PO Box 549
Mailing Address
NC
State
828-464-1191 t i.
Telephone
Project (Facility) Information:
L'Echo Estates subdivision
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name
Contact Person:
Cecil Clark P.E. Engineer for the Ptect
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD!
Owner.
City of Conover
Full Legal Name
Id Duncan, Jr., City Manager
Application Num
(to be completed by
ning Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
The legal enti r who will own this system is:
dividuai Federal Municipality 0 State/County © Private Partnership El Corporati
le. Conover
City
28613
Zip Code
a
0 Other (specify):.
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
b828 345-1577 _ 3c. clarkengineering@charterintern
Phone Number E-mail _
Project is New 0 Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification„ Permit No.;
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le. adding another
phase, changing line sizellength, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is d Public (skip to item 8(3)) �.._El
Private (go to Item 2(a))
a If private, applicant will be. 2b. If sold, facifrties owned by a (must choose drone)
Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc, - go to Item B(2b))
of Conover
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF
4a. City of Conover Northeast Waste Water Facility
Name of WWTF
. City of Conover
Owner of Downstream
The origin of this wastewater i
X Residential Subdivision
© Apartments/Condominiums
Mobile Home Park
School
Restaurant
Q Office
b. '8"
eceiving Sewer Size
all that apply):
ast
Gravi
Force
© Public Utility (Instruction III)
© Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction
r From This Project
4b NC 24252
WWTF Permit. No.
c. NC 24252
Permit Number of Downstrea
Volume of wastewater to be allocated fttr this particular project: 14,780 gallons per day
"Do not include previously permitted allocations
f the permitted flow is zero, indicate why.
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
© Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
mestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
FTA 02/03 _, Rev. 3 041Cl'

RACK
CKAPPL1CAT1ON for 'GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4
9, Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
,0219(1) for Item 6(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H 0219(1)(3),
41 lots 360 GPDiconnection (41 x 360 =14,760) = 14,760 GPD
10, Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet) Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu
8 2116 gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES .40
11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Power Reliability Option
1, (self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator %WATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference) (MGD) GPM t TDH portable generator witelernetry; 4-wet well storage)
12 Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H ,0200 as applicable?
Yes No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
13. Have the following permi s/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes 0 No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Zi Yes 0 No N/A
Stormwater? 0 Yes El No N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes:
frhoe.lines„vgill„,begmsideect highofigrituanct rrust„be„gto1ceg _Once„evehr„ mogths.
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes?
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slope,. Lines installed outside this tolerance should be
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification.
FTA 02/03 - IRev 3 04/05

!S`t-TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PU '1P STA14IONS, AND FORCE MAINS
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/0
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets a
necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
© A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
to
on D on Map
as shown on ' Name of
reference) r Waterbody County.
3 B-2 Conover Branch Catawba
River Basin
Catawba
Index
11-129-5-2-1
Submit the Sk6" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
y
Classification !
G
Donald Duncan, Jr, attest that this application for [-'Echo Estates sutxtivision Sewer Extension has been reviewed by
me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, t understand that if all required parts of Tis application
are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this application
package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note « ; nce with North Carolina Genera! Statutes 143-
215.6A and 143-215.68, any person who knowingly a 4 'lent, representation, or certification in any
application
a shall
be C� per violation.
misdemea + not to exceed $1©t, 00 as well as civil
Y:.
penalties guilty of a Class
p to 5 00 vioJati
Si. 'ng 01
Profession
Engineer's Certificatio
I attest that this application for L'Echo Estates sub
complete and consistent with the information in t
to the best of my knowledge. l further' attest that to
accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Se
12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
to
en reviewed by me and is accurate,
and all other supporting documentation
proposed design has been prepared in
Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February
g of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June
1, 200 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance_ 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 iit to be consistent with the proposed design. Note, in
accordance with NC Genera! Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.68, 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,
. G. Cecil Clark
Professional Engineer Name
2bClark & Associates, Inc,
Engineering Firm
2c. P© Box 2945
Mailing Address
dHickory
City
2g, 828 345-1577
Telephone
h. 828 345-0271
Facsimile
Zip
cl a rke n g i neeri n g@ ch a rte ri nt e r
7zd/a 7
Seal, Signature &Date
FTA 02/01 - 9ev. 1 84

Central Files APS S\NP
08/02/07
Permit Number A/00032022 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge Active New Project
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee,browder
Permitted Flow
14760
FAcility
Facility Name
L'Echo Estates Subdivision
Location Address
Owner
Owner Name
City of Conover
Dates/Events
Version
1 00
Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
brig Issue Apn Received Draft Initiated
08/02/07 07730/07
Re elated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outten NULL
Waterhody Name
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Catawba
Facility Contact Affiliation
Donald Duncan, Jr, City Manager
PO Box 549
Conover
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Michael Fox
PO Box 549
Conover
Scheduled
issuance
NC 28613
NC 28613
Public Notice issue Effective Expiration
08/02/07 08/02/07
Additional information received
Additional information requested
Stream index Number Current Class Subbasin

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