WQ0014644_Permit (Issuance)_19971126

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Neil Emory, County Manager
County of Harnett
P.O. Box 1119
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
November 26, 1997
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i-AYETTEVILLE
REG. OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014644
County of Harnett
Collins Park, Phase I
Wastewater Collection System
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Emory:
In accordance with your applicationreceived
for theconstruction and operation of
, 1997, attached is Permit No.
WQ0014644, dated November 26, 1997, to the County of Harnett
the subject wastewater collection extension.
u
ect to
This permit shall be effective from
in thete of issuance until rescinded and North Carolina Gravity Sewer De� gn Criteriashall be uadopted
the conditions and limitations as specified
February 12, 1996 and the attached permit.
Statutes of Carolina
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,General is hereby Northgroted for the
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission
construction and operation of approximately le6 � tllinree bedroom apartmentsear feet of 12 inch lay t Co Tins Pal-ksewer, and pPhase Iatand
241 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer to sery
the discharge of 5,760 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into the County of Harnett's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 4, 1997, and in conformity with the
North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the County of Harnett's
Buies Creek/Coats Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0030091) prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, yo
u have the
s
right to request an adjudlcatory hearing upon f a written est etition,ln conforniing(30)toaChapte� 150B of North
t of
this permit. This request must be in the form P
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
ndOfice of are made hisllpeisrmlttive shal be final and binding.Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands
with
and
The issuance of this permit does not precludenehe�P osed by other gomittee from vlernment agencies
(locall
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which y P
state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Thelma Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 524.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Harnett County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wetherill Associates, Inc.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 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 the Division of Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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 of
Water Quality (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.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
and a copy of the record drawings (i.e., as constructed plans) must be received from a professional
engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the Division of
Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, and other supporting
materials. Mail the Certification and one (1) copy of the "Record Drawings" to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
7. A copy of the Record Drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five
years from the date of the completion of construction.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this general sewer permit or the North
Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria 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.
9. 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 be required by
this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh 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 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 26th day of November, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014644
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Permit No. WQ0014644
November 26, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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
project, , for the
Project Name Location
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, the certificate of coverage, the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Manual, and other
supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1)
copy of the "Record Drawings" (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the wastewater collection system This
project shall not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the
"Record Drawings" plans have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater
collection system prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the
permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Neil Emory, County Manager
County of Harnett
P.O. Box 1119
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
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November 26, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014644
County of Harnett
Collins Park, Phase I
Wastewater Collection System
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Emory:
97, attached is Permit No.
In accordance with your application
Countyeceived November arnet fo�thec onstruction and operation of
WQ0014644, dated November 26, 1997, to the of
the subject wastewater collection extension.
bject to
This permit shall be effective fromthe thetNorth Carolina Gravity Sewer Des gn Criteriae of issuance until rescinded and ou shall be uadopted
the conditions and limitations as specified in
February 12, 1996 and the attached permit.
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 for the
construction and operation of approximately 1,612 three bedroom apartmentsar feet of 12 inch atCollins Parkr, and , Iaand
ly
241 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer to serve
the discharge of 5,760 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into the County of Harnett's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 4, 1997, and in conformity with the
North Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the County of Harnettto being
Buies Creek/Coats Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0030091) prior
discharged into the receiving stream.
le,
If any parts, requirements, or limitations ritten request ained inwithihis n thirty (30) daysare folowing receipt of
ou have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing uponq
this permit. This request must be in the form owritten
of Adminn_strat ve Heagings, P O rDra w � 27447,
f North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
and
The issuance of this permit does not preclude eh m imposed by other goittee from vlernment agencies
with (locali
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may p
state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Thelma Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 524.
Sincerely,
'/
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Harnett County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wetherill Associates, Inc.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 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 the Division of Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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 of
Water Quality (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.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
and a copy of the record drawings (i.e., as constructed plans) must be received from a professional
engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the Division of
Water Quality Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, and other supporting
materials. Mail the Certification and one (1) copy of the "Record Drawings" to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
7. A copy of the Record Drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five
years from the date of the completion of construction.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this general sewer permit or the North
Carolina Gravity Sewer Design Criteria 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.
9. 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 be required by
this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh 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 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 26th day of November, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014644
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Permit No. WQ0014644
November 26, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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
project, for the
Project Name Location
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, the certificate of coverage, the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Manual, and other
supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1)
copy of the "Record Drawings" (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the wastewater collection system This
project shall not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the
"Record Drawings" plans have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater
collection system prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the
permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
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