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WQ0032888_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018
Michael F. Easley, Governor Utiri G. Ross Jr,, Seuretai7.; -North Caohnzi Department or Envirormicut and ?'Sroural Resources (Token 11 Sullins, Director Division of W:iler Quality April 15, 2008 Mr, Mick Berry, City Manager City of Hickory PO Box 398 Hickory, NC 28603 Subject: Permit No. WQ0032888 Springs at Catawba Valley Wastewater Collection System Extension Catawba County, North Carolina Dear Mr, Berry, In accordance with your appl cation received on March 31, 2008, we are forwarding herewith Permit No, WQ0032888, dated April 15, 2008, to the City of Hickory 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of the subject wastewater collection system extension, This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore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 application. 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. Mooresville Regiortri Office 610 East Guntur Avo., Suite 301 1‘14,,ioresv ilk, 'N(. 28115 internel: www,nemwaterquality.org Ciistomer SeiNi cc 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportinitylAfrirmaVve Adion Employer - 500 ReCycied110% Post Consumer Paper Phone (704) 663-1699 Fax (704) 663-6040 Oro „ North(„,aro1,ma Naturally Mr. r8erry Page 2 April 15,2008 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 Hickory for the construction and operation of approximately 2,285 linear feet of 8- inch gravity and the discharge of 55,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Hickory existing sewerage system in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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 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 Hickory WWTP (NPDES No, NC0040797) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. Assessing subsequent impacts to the downstream collection system and treatment facility is the complete responsibility of the City of Hickory. Hickory must utilize whatever tracking tools necessary for planning additions of sewer flow in order to maintain compliance with the WQCS00020 and WWTP permitted limits. 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, f) Coleen H. Sullins cc' Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File Kevin Greer, City of Hickory 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 facties 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 to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. 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 shall be 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 §143-2151 r4, This permit shall not be trans erable, 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 statons, 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. 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 Permittee 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 Divisions 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 (704) 663-1699, 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) 8-9 or (919) 7 -3 00 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. Fart II of Form S-SS (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the 15th day of April, 2008 NORTH CAR L INA ENVIRONMENTAL ANAGEMENT COMCOMMISSION Coleen Ft. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Perm t Number WQ0032888 Fast Track Enqineerin_ Certification Permit No, WQ0032888 April 15, 2008 Owner/WQCSIWrP PE Mick Berry, City Manager Kevin Greer Hickory, NC 28603 City of Hickory PO Box 398 PO Box 398 Hickory, NC 28603 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 thi e ul 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 Partial Li Final as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (El periodically, [11 weekly, 11 full time) the construction of Sprigs at Catawba Valley, 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 Engineer's seal, signature, and datei 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 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 Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. 0 ILL Mailing Address Z if NC Z State lication Number: USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! App,), .- (to be completed by DWQ) 1. Owner/Perrnittee: la. City of Hickory Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utitity, et lb, MickyyBeny, City Manager Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2T .0106 (b) for authorized signing officials!) lc. The legal entity who will own this system is: 0 Individual [1] Federal Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation El Other (specify): ld. PO Box 398 ai 1 h. 828-323-7412 11 828-323-7550 2 2a. Telephone Facsimile Project (Facility) Information: Springs at Catawba Valley, Brief Project Name (permit will refer this name) le. Hickory City 1 g. 28603 Zip Code 1j. mberaRci.hickory,nc,us E-mail 2b. Catawaba County Where Project ocated Contact Person: Kevin B. Greer, PE, Cityof Hickory Public Utilities Department Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application 3b. 828-323-7427 3c, kgreer@ci,hickorocus Phone Number E-mail 1. Project is New El Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.: 2. Owner is Public (skip to item B(3)) El Private (go to Item 2(a)) 2a, If private, applicant will be. 2b, If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one El Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or El Public Utility (Instruction C) El Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc, - skip to Item 8(3)) E Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction D) 0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item 8(2b)) 3. Clly of Hickory Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project 4a. Henry Fork WWTF 4b. NC0040797 Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No. _5b, 12-inch Gravity 5c, UNK Owner of Downstream Sewer 5a. City of Hickory Receiving Sewer Sizel0 Force Main I , Permit # of Downstream Sewer (Instruction E) The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply): El Residential Subdivision Apartments/Condominiums Mobile Home Park School El Restaurant El Office 0 Retail (Stores, shopping centers) O Institution Hospital O Church O Nursing Home O Other (specify): 7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated or permitted for this particular project: 55,200 *Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations 8, If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why: 0 Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line El Flow has already been allocated in Permit No, 0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected (see 15A NCAC 02T .0303 to determine if a permit is required) 100 % Domestic/Commercial % Industrial (attach description.) (RO. contact your Regional Office Pretreatment staff) % Other (specify): gallons per day FTA12/07 9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 for' the value in Item B(7) AND/OR the design flow for Vine or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being requested in Item B(7), Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (b) and (c) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (f). 100 2 Bedroom Apts. X 120= 12,000 gpd 120 3 Bedroom Apts x 360= 43,200 gpd; Total flow equals 55,200 gallons/day 10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheels if necessary) Size (inches) Length (feet) 8-in New Gravity or Additional Force Main 2285-ft Gravity 11. Summary of Pump Stations w/ associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary) Pump Station Location ID (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference) Design Flow Z (MGD) 0 z 0 Q Pump Station Location ID (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference) 2 Design Flow Power Reliability Option Ce Operational Point (MGD) GPM @TDH 1 - permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length Q 2 - portable generator w/MTS LL z Operational Point Power Reliability Option GPM @TDH 1 - permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length 2 - portable generator w/MTS Pump Station Location ID (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference) Design Flow Operational Point Power Reliability Option (MGD) GPM @TDhI 1 - permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length 2 - portable generator w/MTS 12. Will the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility? ❑ Yes ® No If Yes, permit number of 2nd treatment facility (RO — if "yes" to 6,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit) 13, 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 Chapter 2T as applicable? Yes LI 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 FTA 12/07 14, Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval for the system or project to be served? Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401Certification? El Yes LIJ No N/A Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? P Yes LI No fl N/A Stormwater? Yes LI No 0 N/A 15, Does this project include any high priority lines, [see 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2)] involve aerial lines, siphons, or interference manholes)? These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six, months Check if Yes: EJ and provide details 1, Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name) la. 1, _Mick W. Berry, City Manager , attest that this application for Springs at Catawba Valley has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application an 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: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215,6B, 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, .ot Date ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THIS APPLICATION, THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY (j) TO OTHER UTILMES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS. ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T 0305 z 0 2. Professional Engineers Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name) 1, Kevin B. Greer, PE , attest that this application for _Springs at Catawba Valley, has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations arid Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance, Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215,6B, 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, 2a, Kevin B. Greer, PE Professional Engineer Name 2b. City of Hickory Public Utilities Engineering Firm 2c, p0 Box 398 Mailing Address 2d. Hickory 2e, NC 2f, 28603 City State Zip 2g, 828-323-7427 2h. 828-322-1405 2i, kgreer@ci.hickorync,us Telephone Facsimile E-mail ,A.444Vtiwit/ CAR Of 401,4, Si 44. E L V37 FTA12/07 FORM WSCAS-12/07 WATERSHED CLASSIFIC. FOR SEWER SYSTEMS TION .ATTACHMENT Applicant Name City of Hickory anal Engineer Name KevinB. Greer, PE Location ID Clark Creek(Shook Lake Project Na TheSt Engineering Firm Name City of Hickory Public Utilities fiver Waterbody Stream Name of ti#1►aterbady1 County in Index No. Catavrba Catawba 1l w 129 c Waterbody Clamor catio It unnamed, indicate "unnamed tributary to X", where Xis the named waterbody to which the unnamed tributary pains, 1 certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina that I have diligently followed the Division's instructions for classifying waterbodies and that the above classifications are inclusive of the stated project, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. PE Seal, Signature and Date *** END OF FORM WSCAS-12/07 *** FORM: WSCAS-12/07 Page 1 of I Hickory, NC 1993 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications (FES E l0/07) Project Applicant Name: City of Hickory Project Name for which flow is being :requested: Springs at Catawba. Valley Yore than one FINE10/07 may be required.fiw a single ,projeci the owner ()idle itIVTP is not responsiNefOr all pump stations along the route ofthe proposed .vvastewater flow. 1. Complete this section only if y.0 are the owner of the wastewater 1 a. WWTP Facility 'Name: Henry Fork Waste Water 'Treatment Piant. b. WWTP Facility Permit NC0040797 c. WWTP facility's permitted flow d., Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP e, WWTP facility's actual avg. flow I Total flow for this specific request g. Total actual and obligated flows to the h. Percent of permitted flow used Lreat AU flows are in. MGI) 9 1.21844 2.48 0.0552 3.75364 41,7 '?/:/i MGD MGD MGD MGD MGD IL Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along proposed wastewater flow, List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGI) (Firm/Design) Clark Creek 1.92 MGD Sandy Ford 2,30 MGD oute ofthis Approx. GM:Mt Avg. Daily Flow, :MGD 0.673 MGD 0.936 MGD III, Certification Statement: 1,. Mick W. Berrv„ (.7ity: Manager certify that, to the best of my .knowledge, the addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving wastewater treatment Facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity related sanitary sewer overflow's or overburden any, downstream pump station en route to the receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items listed above in Sections I and II for which 1 am the responsible party. Signature of this form„indicates accept a -e of this watt -water flow.. 2-2-1., 0 ir gning, Oficial Sig7 Permit Number Permi Tracking Slip alt=sles APS SWP 04/15/08 Program Category Non -discharge Status Active Project Type New Project Permit Type r Track k Version Permit Classification Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, Pressure Sewer 1.00 Individual Extensions Primary Reviewi dee.bro°der Peunitted Flow 55200 FacilitY Facility Name Springs at Cats b Valley Le ion Address Owner Owner Name City of Hickory Dates/Events Ong issue 04/15/08 Ape Received 0 / 1108 Regulated Acti° ties Apartment c0114I>le ondominium Mitt nitea d. Permit Contact Affiliation rjoRegion nor Mooresville County Catawba Facility Conttct Affiliation Scheduled issuance Owner Type Government - Municipal Owner Affiliation Mick Berry PO Box 398 Hickory NC 010398 Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 04/15/0 04/15/08 Arrdidr nal Prior Additional irrfrarrmtirarr atieri re t Events erred ived, rbody Name Stream Index Number current Class Su basai 1106 66-u8 153/ BRANCH 55002 8 HSMM ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 1305 N CENTER STREET HICKORY, NC 28603 800-568-7986 TOLL FREE PAY TO THE ORDER OF FOR DENA ACH©VIA Wachabde Bank, NA, w thavla,c€nn 038 II'00 L060 :0 5 L 0 DATE 261:2000019755865U'