WQ0023116_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

A Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr, , Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins. Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 29, 2003
Ms. Vickie Lewis
420 Vic Randall Road
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023116
Vickie Lewis
Lewis Pump Station
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Cleveland County
Dear Ms. Lewis.
In accordance with your application received on September 22, 2003, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0023116, dated September 29, 2003, to Vickie Lewis 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 2H ,0227 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 2H ,0200, 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 Perrnittee'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 Regional Office
919 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Internet http://1'2o.enr,state.nc,usi
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
4;1A
Ni7DENR
DENR Customer Service Center
Telephone [phone]

Ms. Vickie Lewis
Page 2
September
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 Vickie Lewis for the construction and operation of a 30.5-gallon per minute pump station with
duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and a portable ,:nerator receptacle with
telemetry; as well as approximately 2,021.35 linear feet of 2-inch force main to serve a service station
and restaurant as part of the Lewis Pump Station project, and the discharge of 2,830 gallons per day of
collected domestic wastewater into the City of Shelby's VWVTP (NPDES No NC0024538) existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 22, 2003 and in conformity with 15A
NCAC 2H .0200: 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.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Vickie Lewis, the Town of
Fallston, and the City of Shelby for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and
effect.
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 rnatter, please contact Sonja Williams at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
Jbr Alan
Klimek, P.E.
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WVVTF Permit No, NC0024538)
Jonathon Hollifield, Odom & Associates Engineering, Inc.
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

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 2H .0200; 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 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
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 21._ .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 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.
hi 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 §143-215.1 C.

AL This penit shall not be transferable. In the evenPthere 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, Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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 Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; 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 same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Perrnittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H ,0200; 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,
In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Perrnittee 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.

Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five 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 29th day of September, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Kli ek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WC/0023116

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No, WQ00231'3
September 29, 2003
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
7 Partial E Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (E3 periodically, E weekly, Li full time) the construction of the Lewis Pump Station,
Cleveland County project for the Perrnittee 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 2H .0200; 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 date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 N. MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Perrnittee 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.

n9/26/03
Permit Number 00023116 Pe it Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
,7-ast Trzmi%
Permit Tyne
Status
In review
Project Type
New Project
Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonjamilliams
Permitted Flow
2830
Facility
Perrriit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Lewis Pump Station
Location Address
Major/Minor Neoion
Minor Mooresville
Owner
Owner Name
Vickie Lewis
Dates/Events
County
Cleveland
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Non-Govemalent
Owner Affiliation
Vickie Lewis
420 Vic Randall Road
Lawndaie NC 28090
Scheduled
Orig. Issue Ape Received Draft Initiated issuance
09/22/03
Regulated Activities
Private residence, sing e family
Wastewater collection
Outran NJi..1
Public Notice issue
61/112.41 10 3
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Effective Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream index Number
Current Class Subbasin

VICKIE LYNN LEWIS
P© BOX 370
FALLST©N, NC 28042
':05 168400357390900' 0 0

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVI
SE
RS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 1
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD
Owner:
Vickie Lewis
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.
z 1 b. Vickie Lewis, Owner
© Signing Official Name and Title (Please review
The legal entity who will own this system is:
Individual 0 Federal 0 Municipality 0 State/County 0 Privet
Id. 420 Vic Randall Road
Street A
NC
State
1 h. 704-300-3334
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Lewis Pump Station
Brief Project Name (permit will n
3, Contact Person:
Facsimile
Jonathan Hollifiekd- Odom & Associates En
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ) 1,tii 6400
5A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing o
Partnership 0 Corporation 0 0
Lawndale
City
lg. 28090
Zip Co
e
E-mail
2b. Cleveland
e) County Where Project is Located
ineerane, Inc,
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 828-247-4495 3c. jonhollifield.cj odomengineering.com
Phone Number E-mail
Project ii+ New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
2. Owner is
biic (skip to Item B(3)) i Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
Retaining Ownership (i.e. stone, church, single rrffrce, etc.)
❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
City of Shelby
Owner of Wastewater Treatment F
4a. City of Shelby
Name of WWTF
�0 5a. City of Shelby 5b, 8-inch gravity
Owner of Downstream Sewer € Receiving Sewer Size =;
6, The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
z
❑ Residential Subdivision
❑ Apartments/Condominiums
❑ Mobile Home Park.
❑ School
Restaurant
❑ Office
2b. If scald, facilities owned by a (must choos
© Public Utility (Instruction 111)
❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction iV)
ity (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4b. NC 0024538
WVVTF Permit No.
NC 0024538
Permit Number of
❑ Car Wash
❑ Institution
❑ Hospital
Church
❑ Nursing Home
Other (specify): Gas Station
nstream Sewer
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 2830 gallons per day
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is 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
FTA 02/03

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRAVI"I`'i SEWERS, PLUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 2
z
0
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) for Item B(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(IX1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1X3).
52S'X 40 gal/seat = 2080 gpd
3 Toilets X 250 gal/toilet = 750 gpd
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Pe
Size (inches)
2"
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN
serV1 ee- *'htrrr W
d (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Length (feet)
2021.35 Feet
.3827
Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as nece
Location ID
s shown on plan
see attached
Design Flow
(MGD)
©-0426
Operational Point
GPM I TDH
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
ry
Power Reliability Option
(dual line feed, permanent generator wIATS,
portable generator wlautodialer, wet well storage)
0,2rft, s 1.6 rMA4Tt fz-
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 d No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
UBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION;
Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification?
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Storrnwater?
[ Yes ©No
[] Yes ©No
EJ Yes D No
® N/A
NIA
N/A
FTA ©2/03

FAST -TRACK APPLICATION for GRANT%' SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, ANI) FORCE MAINS
PAGE 3
z
0
Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
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:
0 A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project
slope waterbody; AND,
100 feet away from any down
0 A Watershed 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.
Location ID
on Map
Name of
River Basin
body Stream
Index.
Waterbody
Classificrtio
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
I attest that this application for Lewis Pump Station 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 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: 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
pew alties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signing Official
..... _................
Professional Engineers Certification:
I attest that this application for Lewis Pump Station 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. I 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 and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 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/ 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. Jonathan hloilifield, P.E.
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Odom & Associates Engineerin
nc.
Engineering Firm
2c. 152 East Main ST.
Address
2d. Forest City 2e. NC 2f. 28043
City State Zip
2g. 828-247-4495 2h. 828-247-4498 2i.
Telephone Facsimile jonhollifield@odomengineering
ignatu
Date
FTA 02/03

Odom
&Associates
Engineering, Inc.
152 EAST MAIN STREET
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
828-247-4495
Lewis Pump Station
Quad Sheet
SEPTEMBER 03, 2003
SCALE: 1 "=40'

s Vickie Le
420 Vie; ; o
dale,La North Cara
Vic
a t
o con
t
o of
s NC0024538.
ay Stowe
Ut fti s Director
Elect Gas, Water, Wastewater
O. Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina28151-0207
ho
t he City of irs Bro ver pt up to 30
e Lewis Pump t ti *cot. 's - "ty
Quality Always
It's about the people;

Vic
420 Vic
La R RNo C
Og
ent

LEWIS PUMP STATION DESIGN CALCULATIONS

tOtti
oento.
atibusivitIA
AbiA
\
fa464 4 KA
nted in U.S.A.
co
cr) E
o
o
oo
E
a a)
.E
0
u 5
C
:2
CD <
.„
2,;)
uJ
WON