WQ0036604_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources
Division ofWater Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. SkV3rl8,|U
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. Donald [. Duncan, Jr.,City Manager
City nfConover
P.8.Box 549
Conover, North Carolina 2861]
Subjcct:
Permit No. VVC[DO36604Modification
City ofConover
Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Duncan'.
In accordance with your application received November 1h, 2013i we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. VVQ0036604, dated November 6,', 2013, 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issuance until rescinded , shallvoid Permit No. VVQ00566004 issued November4'^, 2013, and shall be
subject tothe conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be
considered part ofthis permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference,
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
CmnditionL1
[onditionU.4:
Alternative design condition related to approximately 442 linear feet of8inch gravity
sewer beginning atexisting 53K4H-066and ending atManhole #6. See condition iIfor
additional details.
Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 154 NCK[ 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued k/the Permittee.
it shall be responsibility of the [hv of Conover to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure tocomply may result impenalties inaccordance 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.
If any park, 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
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NC 2799-714, Unless such demands are made, this tuerr pit shall be final and bindings.
If you need additional infor rrration concerning this natter, please contact Michael Leggett at (919) 07-
312 or via e-mail at Mi hael.L g tt@ncdenrzev.
Sincerely,
or Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Uotlectirn System Unit'
cc Ryan W. Hager, PE — WK Dickson
401 4', Street, SW, Suite 101, Hickory, NC 28601
tawba County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Water Resources Central Files; WQ0036604
PFRUS (electronic copy}

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 to the
City of Conover
Catawba County
for the construction and operation of approximately 1,530 linear feet of 8inch gravity sewer (to replace
an existing. gravity sewer) as part of the Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation project, and the discharge
of 0 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Conovers existing sewerage
system, pursuant to the application received November 5th, 2013, 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 modification is a result of a modification to the sewer alignment that required an alternative design
due to the location of a manhole within a wetland and the addition of 10 linear feet of 8-inch gravity
sewer,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall he subject to the
specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
Permit issued this the 6"' day of the November, 2013.
for Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0036604 Modification

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City of Conover is hereby authorized to:
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Construct, and then operate upon certification 'the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City ofConover Wastewater
Treatment Facility <NCO024252\ prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does mot
meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Mininium Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Stations
and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2OOOasapplicable, unless specifically mentioned hcnein. Division
approval is base(,] on acceptance of the certification provided by 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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below,
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. An alternative design is granted to allow construction where minimum separations cannot be met in
accordance with 15A N[A[O2T.0306(f) and (R). Pursuant to the letter and revised plans received from VVK
Dickson, dated October 3/^ 20I3, apProxinnvt,|y44Z linear feet n{8inchgravity sewer beginning at existing
SSMH-055 and ending at Manhole # 6 shall be constructed in accordance with the following requirernents:
a. Materials, toningmethods, and acceptability standards meeting water main standards shall bespecified
for the section ofgravity sewer,
b. Manhole # 5 shall be provided with a watertight frarne and cover with gasket.
c. All manhole oeamsahaUbeexternally 1aped/sea|ed.
d. Manhole ti 5 shall be provided with a fUll waterproof interior coating/lining.
e. Watertight pipe connections shall be provided consisting of a flexible rUbber boot or compression type
connector.
L All manholes shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1244 "Standard Test Method for Concrete Sewer
Manholes bythe Negative Air Pressure (Vacumm)Test Prior toBackfiU~
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"RD CONDITIONS
I. This permit shall not betransferable. |nthe event there isadesire for the wastewater collection facilities to
change ownership, m/there |saname change of the Pernnitcee,afurma|permit request sha|Ubesubmitted tn
the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other Supporting materials as may
be appropriate. The approval of this ocqvpSt Shall be con5idered on its merits and may or may not be
approved,
2� This permit shall become voidable wn|eothe wastewater collection tod|bies ae constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the ipproved plans and specifications, and other supporting data,
3. This permit d`aU be effective only with respect to the nature and vu|ume of wastes described in the
application and other auppordngdata.
4, The wastewater collection bc|biesshd| be properly maintained and operated at all times. 7h6 Hanni,tee
shall maintain compliance with an individual 4ntemvidecoUecuon system permit for the operation and
maintenance of' these, facilities uorequired by]5AN[A[7T.0403. |famindividual permit isnot *equi/ed'the
following performance criteria sliall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T 0403:
a. The sewer system shall beeffectively maintained and operated atall times tnprevent discharge to[arid o/
surface waters, arid toprevent any contravention of groundwater standards mrSurface water standards,
b, A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c An operation and maintenance plan including pmmp station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare ports inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
M� Pump stations that arc, not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (Le. 563 days
per year), Pumpoimimns that are connected to ate|emetry4atemshall be inspected at least once per
meek.
e. High -priority sewer On*y sbnU be inspected at least once per every six -months and inspections are
documented.
f. A genera� observation ofthe entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year,
& Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with
15A uCACZ8 .0506(a). and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute
§I43£15.1C'
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows-
1� |o/ pubhc mwnrd cnUechun sys\om� the- Geaye [om/u| Pxoamm s|`aU include u\ |ev�A biaou"a|
distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to
require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for
inspections o/ the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the |eQn| means to control
grease entering the system from other public and pNvate satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at }east bi-annual
distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its
representative,
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2) of this
Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
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i, Right -of -ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement w�th for personnel and equipment
j� Docvmeu\abon shall be kept to)- Subparagraphs (a) NruuOh (i) of this Rule 'for a minimum ofthree years
with exception of the niap, which shall be maintained for the life of the systerii.
Noncompliance Notification:
ThePernittoe shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Mooresville Repional Office,
telephone number (704) 663'I699 , as soon as possible, but in no case mnure&an 24 hours or on the next
working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the Occurrence of either of the following:
a Anypmceo unit failure, due tnknown or unknown reasons, that renders the bd[ityincapable of
adequate wastewater uanspor|'such as mechnnlca| orelectrical failures ofpumps, line blockage or
breakage, ouc.|or
b, Any 5SOand/or spill over l'VQOgallons; or
c. Any S50 and/or spill, regardless Of Volume, that reaches surface water
Naice mail nnrss'ges or fnxcd information is penn|soiWc 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
Lmc�rncy Management at telephone nomher(800) 858'C1368 or [phone]. Persons reporting any of
the above Occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-S50 (or the rnost
current Division approved form) within five clays following, first knowledge Of the OCCUrrence, This report must
Outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does mot recur. Part V of Form
CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the. SSO was beyond
6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled *z as not to interrupt
set -vice by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater tqthe surface
waters mfthe Stu|e�
7. Per 154 N[A[ 2[0116 upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities,
the completed EngioeehnE{erdhcation form attached to ,his permit shall be, submitted certifying that the
permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and 5pecificati oils, 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 mnne permit, and shall provide a final
certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed,
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of
this Engineer's Certification shall be considered axio|ation of the permit and shall subject the Permb,ee to
appropriate enforcement actions.
Permit modifications are required prior to certification (Final orPartial) and are required for any changes
resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but no |imibed to pipe Ie*g\M increases of 10% or
Xrcmtcr' increased flow, pump station dc5|gn capacity design increases oiSY6mrgreater, and increases in the
number/type ofconnccdons).orregulations. After -construction requests are discouraged bythe Division and
rnay not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification & activation,
8. 4 copy ofthe construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Pennhtec for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Pennitueetm an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-2I5.6Athrough
§14]-215.6[.
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' 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 replacernent facilities.
11. The issuance of this permit shall no/ exempt the Pe,nAuee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed byother government agencies (local, state and federal) which
have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer w|co in 15A NCAC ZB .0200erosion and
sedimentation control requirements in I5AN[AC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit N[G81UUVL\
and any requirements pertaining tmwetlands under I54NCAC7D.BZ00and l5ANCACZH.O50U.
1.2, The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a, Pump Station Reliability-
L Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph (jK2) of 15A NCA[82TU305, shall be
designed with multiple pumps Such that peak flow can bepumped with the largest pump ou1 Of
se/vice.
2. Aaondby power source o/ pump is required at, ail pump stations except for those pump stations
Subject to Subparagraph (j)(2) of 15A NQ\C 071[0385. Controls shall be provided to
automatically activate the standby source and signal nnalarm condition.
3. Asnnalternative toPart (dfor pump stations with anaverage daily design flow less than lS'0C0
gallons per day ascalculated using 15A NCACO2T.0114, o portable power source or pumping
capability may be utilized. It shall bedemonstrated to the Division that the portable source is
owned or contracted by the permhfee and is compatible with the station. If the portable power
Source or pump is dedicated to mu/hp|e PUMP stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations'
storage capacities and the rotation schedule o/the portable power source or pump' |nc�uding
travel timeframes, shall be provided in the case of a multiple station power outage.
4. As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump or vacuum stations connecting a single building to on
alternative sower system, we{ well storage requirements shall he documented to provide 24'
hours worth of wastewater stooge or, exceed the greatest power outaAp over the last three
fepo or the documented response time to replace a failed punoA whichever is greater.
Documentation shall berequired pursuant tnthe permit application,
b All pump stations designed for two pumps or, more shall have a telemetry system to provide ennxe
notification of a problem condition to include power failure and high water alarm,
c. High water audio and Visual aWm.
d� Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier, 24-haor
emergency number and instructions to call in case of emergency. Simplex pump or vacuum stations
serving a single-family residence shall have v placard or sticker placed inside the control panel with a Z4-
hauremergency contact number.
e Screened vents for all wet wells.
f. The public shall berestricted access tothe site and equipment,
g. Air relief valves shall be provided at all high points along force mains where the vertical distance exceeds
ten feet.
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CERTIFICATION
Pwrmittee: City ofConover
Project: Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation
Permit No. WQ0036604 'Modification
Issue Date: 1110612013
This project shall not heconsidered nnmp�ete nor allowed tooperate umd| the UMsion has received this Engineer's
Certification and all required supporting documentation, Therefore, it ia.hiqh|y recommended that this certification
be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
NOTE: If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operulona|/\oneennunt thaw a copy of the Articles of
I t have been appropriateiv filed with the
applicable County's Reclister of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
pERnITTss`sCEmT|pICnTON
i__ . the ondandQnedagen �rthe Penn�ee.hereby s�dethat this projecthas
bmon oonotrucbd puruuont to �he app|ioab|m standards & requirements, the, Professional Engineer below has
provided applicable design/construction information tothe Permhkae' and the Harmittee is prepared to operate &
maintain the wastewptercoUection nystenn permitted heroin or portions thereof.
Printed Kame.Title Signature
' The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification in received, Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall beconsidered aviolation ofthe permit and shall subioctthe Permi�ee to appropriate
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ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
nPordal nFina|
|, . as duly registered Professional Engineer inthe 8te0a of North Caro|ina,
having been authorized to observe periodically, [l weeNy, n full time) the construction of the subject project
for the Permittee, hereby state that tnthe best of my abilities, due cona and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction', approximately 1.520 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer (to replace an existing
gravity sewer) as part of the Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation project, and the discharge of gallons per day
of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Connver'a existing sewerage system, and in conformity with the
project p|ans, s9eciMcabnms, and other Supporting documents subsequently filed and approved, / 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. |
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
Seal, signature, and date:
SEND T11|SFORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
TOTHE FOLLOWING ADDRESS|
NCDENR/DWR/Water Quality Permitting Section
UVaotoweborBrmnch—PERCSUnit
1G1?Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
U,�V8&�eOnly:

community infrastructure consultants
November 13, 201 n
NCDEQ
Mooresvil.le Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Re: Engineer Certification
2012 Southwest Area Sewer Rehabi
Conover, North Carolina
WTI Dickson # 20120174,00.HI -1
E-SR.L-T-13-0091
Dear Sirs:
ation Project
Please find enclosed a set of record drawings, signed and sealed, as well as Engineer"s Cert.
for the above referenced project:.
Sincerely,
W. K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
Ryan '1. Hager, PE
Enclosure
cc: Jirnrny A. Clark - Conover Public ks Director

CERTIFicialON
Permittee: City of Conover
Project: Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation
Permit No. W00036604
Issue Date: 11/06/2013
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has received this Engineer's
Certification and all required supporting documentation Therefore, It is highly recommendes1 that this certification
be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt bythe Division.
NOTE. If t e erm t Isissued to a i!vtjj.ifltv..wflh...an OperaflonaIAgrnLthjajxjwoflhArcesof
Lncornoratlon, Deciarati n&Covena nts/Restrc
t have been ainroDrLateIv filed with the
applicable Countv's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the c
PERMITTEE' CERTIFICATION
Jimmy A. Clark , the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has
been constructed pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has
provided applicable design/construction information to thePermittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate &
maintain the wastewater collection system permitted he ki or portions thereof.
Jimmy A, Clark, Public WorksDirector
Printed Name, Title
nature
Date
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
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions,
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Ej Partial gl Final
Ryan W. Hager , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe al periodically, El weekly, E] full (ime) the construction of the subject project
for the Permittee, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction: approximately 1,520 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer ((o replace an existing
gravity sewer) as part of the Southwest Area Sewer Rehabilitation project, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day
of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Conover's existing sewerage system, and in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documents subsequently filed and approved. I 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
Seal, signatur d date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
NCDENR DWR 1 Water Quality Permitting Section
Wastewater Branch — PERCS Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
DWR Use Only;
Nosy from this project is 0-thinly to: