WQ0037109_Permit (Issuance)_20140424

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
April 24, 2014
Jay Meyers, Director of Public Utilities
Town of Fuquay-Varina
401 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Subject: Permit No. WQ0037109
Town of Fuquay-Varina
Amber Ridge Phases 3 & 4
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Wake County
Dear Mr. Meyers:
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In accordance with your application received April 21, 2014, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0037088, dated April 24, 2014, to Town of Fuquay-Varina 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until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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
and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by
reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 11.4:
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.
It shall be responsibility of the Town of Fuquay-Varina 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.
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 150E 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.
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Cheng Zhang at [phone] or
via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
5/1-d/i
for Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
by S. Daniel Smith, Raleigh Region Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Thomas F. Craven, P.E., Priest Craven and Associates, Inc., 3803 B Computer Drive, Suite 105, Raleigh,
NC 27518
Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Harnett County Public Utilities, 700 McKinney Pkwy, Lillington, NC 27546
Fayetteville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS (electronic copy)

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NCDENR
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
Town of Fuquay-Varina
Wake County
for the construction and operation of approximately 2,166 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve a
subdivision with 56 single family homes as part of the Amber Ridge Phases 3 & 4 project, and the discharge
of 16,800 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Fuquay-Varina's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received April 21, 2014, and 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
Permit issued this the 24th da
April, 24.
for Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0037109

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Fuquay-Varina is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Harnett County's North Harnett
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0021636) 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 not meet
15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; 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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Town of Fuquay-Varina and Harnett County
Public Utilities for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. 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.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit; 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 materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
4. 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 to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards.

b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance
schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been 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 -months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. 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-
215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual
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 of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease
entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least 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.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment
accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with
exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Raleigh Regional Office,
telephone number 919-791-4200, 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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, 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
Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the
above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved 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. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the
most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
6. 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.
7. 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. 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.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles of
Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the
applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains) of
the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital
media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after
construction information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting pump station design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point,
buoyancy calculations, 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.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the Minimum
Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification in the space provided,
or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-
compliance with this permit (including pipe length increases of 10% or greater, increased flow, pump station
design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations,
or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be
reviewed on a case -by -case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design
Criteria should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After -
construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or
repair prior to certification & activation.
8. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
9. 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 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, construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.

10. 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.
11. 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.

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permittee: Town of Fuquay-Varina
Project: Amber Ridge Phases 3 & 4
Permit No: WQ0037109
Issue Date: 24/04/14
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views and detail drawings of sewer lines) of the wastewater
collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) in pdf
format. Record drawings should indicate the design and the marked up changes during construction.
• 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 reauired for anv changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. regulations or minimum design
criteria. Modifications should be submitted prior to certification.
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 recommended that this certification be sent in a manner
that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
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 the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the
wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature
Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
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 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
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC
02T; 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 materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
Seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
Raleigh REGIONAL OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
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.
DWR Use Only
Flow from this project is tributary to: