WQ0014653_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

ate 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. Jaynes V, Tarlton
Moores Ferry Development Co
P 0 Box 2635
Hickory, NC 28603
Dear
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lanaury 2, 1998
Subject: Permit. No, WQ0014653
Moores Ferry Development Corp.
Moores Ferry Subdivision
Pressure Sewer Extension
Catawba County
In accordance with your application received November 6, 1997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No.WQ0014653 dated January 29, 1998, to Moores Ferry Development Corporation fir the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the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.
If any parts. requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable you have the -
right to request an ad)udicatory 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, P.0, Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 2761 l-7'147. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ed Buchan at [phone] extension 546.,
cc:
wba County Health Department
resvil le Regional Office, Water tit
is Plan Engineering Corporation.
Section
Sincere'
A. Preston Ioward, P.E.
P.a. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone i919) 733-5(t83 FAX [phone]
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NORTH CARO ANA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance
the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Moores Ferry Development Corporation
Catawba County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of sixty eight 40 GPM pump
stations with simplex pumps and on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and approximately 4,513
linear feet of 2 inch pressure sewer, and approximately 1,350 linear feet of 3 inch pressure sewer, and
approximately 1,350 linear feet of 4 inch pressure sewer, to serve 68 three bedroom single family
residences in Moores Ferry Subdivision, and the discharge of 24,480 GPD of collected domestic
wastewater into the Town of Hickory's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received
November 6, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, 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:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this peimit, 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 facilities must be .properly maintained and operated at all times,.
4 The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Hickory
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream,
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 of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the
parties involved, and other supporting materials as may he 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,

V7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifyinu, that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved and specifications, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8 A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-2.15.6C.
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any. and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station(s) and force main(s) the .following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any
centralized pump station serving more than one building.
b „At least 24 hours of storage capacity above the high watcr alarm activation level for any
simplex pump station serving a singlebuilding.
c., An air relief valvelocated at all high points along the force main.
cl. A screened vent for the wet well.
e. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalk.
f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained.
g. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
h. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
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.
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone no. (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 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.

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.
14. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Moores Ferry Development
Corporation and Town of Hickory for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full
force and effect.
15 The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management.
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance
with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by
North Carolina General Statute 143-2.15.6A to 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
16_ The permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation a supply of spare, fully operational
pump units of each type used in the pressure sewer system. The number of pumps on hand shall
not be less than 10 percent of the number of installed units or one unit, whichever is greater.
I7. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of the
owner/operator of the pressure sewer system and instructions to call the number in the event of
high water alarm activation.
Permt issued this the. 29th day of ,lanaury, 1998
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Direct
ion of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Con fission
Permit Number VQ0014653

Pe pit No. TQ0014653
January 29, I99
ENGINEER'S C ,R ,'I ICAT1ON
ial Finul.
f>a duly registered Professional Engineer the State of Nr rth
Carolina having been auauthorized to ober °e pent dlc il\ _ weekly, full the the consruction of the
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Perinittee hereby stale. that, to the best of my abilities, due re and diligence s s used in the ohser ti n
of the construction such that the construction was observed to he built within substantial Lorpli nee and
intent of this permit. the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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