WQ0037305_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

NCDENR
North Ca[OUO8 Department »fEnvironment @Od Nnh«[@| Resoarces
Pat McCrory
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September 8,30l4
Barry L.Webb, City Manager
City ofBelmont
P.O.Box 43I
Belmont, NC 28012
Subject: Permit No. VVQ80373D5
City mfBelmont
Southwest nutfaUImprovements
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
jUhAE. SkV8da.iU
Secretary
/n accordance with your application received August 18^ 2014, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
YVQ0037305, dated September O, 2024' to the City of Belmont (Permittee) for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance umtUreo:inded. and shall he 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 ||,4� Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in
accordance with I5A NCAC 2T 0403 o/ any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued tmthe Permitteo.
It shall be m,spmnsibiUtx of the Pennit(ec 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 §143-215.6Athrough §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 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 befinal and binding,
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f you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sarah Bass a
via e-mail at Sarah.Rassancdenr.gov:
Sincerely,
or Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection Syst
cc: Gerald E. Hatton, P.E., City of Belmont (electronic copy)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section. Regional Operations
Water Resources Central Files: WQ003730
PERCS (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 Belmont
for the construction and operation of approximately 2,105 linear feet of 12-inch force main as part of the
Southwest Outfall Improvements project, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day of collected wastewater
into the City of Belmont's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received August 18, 2014,
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 permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
for Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Issued: September 8, 2014
Permit No: WQ0037305
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SUPP
ENT TO PERIVIIT COVER SHEET
City of Belmont is hereby autho zed to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification tit aforemen Toned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Belmont's Wastewater
Treatment Facility NC001 81).,
Permitting of this project does neat constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC T; the Division's Gravity Sewer I linimtlm 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 Perrnittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon to
p
rice with they Standard Conditions identified below.
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1. STANDARD CONDITIONS
l. This permit shall not be transferable, in the event thee 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 ofthis request shall heconsidered mnits merits and may ormay not bpapproved.
Z. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit; 134 NC4[ 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer, Minimum Design Criteria adopted
FebruaryIZ, 1996 asapplicabVe;the nMsion's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2OOOazapplicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
l This permkdhmQ be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes deshhed in the application
and other supporting data.
4� The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at aN times, The Permktee shall
maintain compliance with an individual System -vide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance
of these facilities as required by I5A N[&[ 2| .0403. [f on individual permit is not mquied, the following
performance criteria shall bemet asprovided 1n15AN[A[lT.04V3:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated utall times to prevent discharge to land o/
surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards.
h. Amap ofthe sewer system shall bedeveloped and shall boactively 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 tdemetryuetem 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.
t Ageneral observation ofthe entire sewer system shall beconducted atleast once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be/ppnrted to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A
NCA[ 2g '0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §I43-
215.IC.
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
|ropeu|ono of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the toga| means to c*nzm| grease
entering the system from other public and privatesaneUitesewe/ws/ems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall |mdvde at least biannual
distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the perm�ttee or its
representative.
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3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Ports (l) and (2)ofthis
Subparagraph if necessary to prevent8,ease're|ated sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall he maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment
aocaoibi|hy.
J. Documentation shall bekept for Subparagraphs (a)through (i)ofthis Rule for aminimum ofthree years with
exception ofthe map, which shall bemaintained for the life ofthe system.
5� Noncompliance Notification:
The Permhteeshall report bytelephone tvawater resources staff member atthe Mooresville Regional Office,
telephone number 704-683'1699. as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours oron the next working
day, following the Occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, clue to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, sudh as mechanical or electrical tai|wms of pumps' line blockage or
breakage, etc,; or
b. Any SSUarid/or spill over 1,000@a|koos; or
c Any S5Uand/or spill, regardless wfvolume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages o/ faxed information is permissible, but this shall not beconsidered asthe initial verbal
report. Overflows and Spills Occurring outside normo( business hours may also be reported to the Division of
Emergency Management at telephone number (@OO) 858'0368 or (919) 733'I300. Pe/sons 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 U of Form 2S-550 (or the
most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the S5O was beyond control,
Q. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall he 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
cfthe 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 shafl be Submitted with the required supporting
documents totile address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the b`/m i/ fully executed
and the Supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any vvas,emmter, 0ovv 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 shag subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy mfthe Articles of
Incorporation, Dec aration s Cmvenomts/Restrictinn4 and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the
applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification,
4oamp|ga certification isone where the form isfully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable, Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy ufthe project construction record drawings (plan & profile views misewer lines & force mains) of
the wastewater collection system extension. Hoa| record drawings should beclear an the plans or on digital
media (CD urQYDdisk) and are defined axthe design drawings that are marked upnrannotated with after
construction information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
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One copy of the supporting pump station design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point,
buoyancy calculations, available storage |fportable genera'or(s) orstorage grea<erthan longest past three
year outage reliability option selected) for any pump gat ions permitted aspart mfthis project.
c Changes to the project that donot 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,
orinwritten 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 Uom4 pump station
design capacity design increases uf5Y6or greater, and increases in the number/type ofconnec6ons), regulations,
or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications orvariances tu 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.
A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permhtee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
9. Failure to abide by the cmndkiuu` and limitations contained |mthis permit; 154 N[AC TC the Division's Gravity
Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the D|v�sion's Minimum Deign Criteria for the
Fast -Track Permitting ofPumA Station and Force Mains adopted June l' ZOQ0nsapplicable; and other supporting
matehab may subject the Pe/mbteebxan enforcement action by the Bimdmn' in accordance with North Carolina
,General Statutes 5143.,215.6A through 9143-21I6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities, and/or referral ofthe North Carolina -licensed Professional EnQioeeroo\he|icensiogbmard.
Dl In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform sat�sfacuxiyy, 'including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the PormnitteeshaU take immediatecorrective action, including those asmay be required by
this Division, Such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exunpt the Pennioee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may beimposed byother government agencies (local, state and fedem#which
have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NC4C 28 .0200, erosion and
sedimentation control requirements in lSA NCA[[h,4and under the Division's General Pc/mitN[G0IOOD0\ and
any requirements pertaining \vwetlands under 16A N[A[ZO.0280and I5AN[ACZU.0500.
. The Pe-mittee shall provide for the PUMP station and force inain the following items�
a. Pump Station Reliability:
L Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph 0(2) of 15A N[4C 02T.0305, shall be
designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can bepumped with the largest pump out of
service.
2 Astandby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for those pump stations
,subject to Subparagraph (j)(2) of 15A NCA[OZT.Q305. Controls shall be provided to automatically
activate the standby source and signal amalarm condition.
1 As an alternative to Part (r) for Pump stations with an average daily design Oovv less than 15,000
gallons per day as calculated using 16A N[A[ 02TD114' a portable power source or pumping
capability may beutilized. i(shall budemanuratediothe Division that the portable source isowned
or contracted by the pe,minme and is compatible with the station. lfthe portable power source o,
pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
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capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including 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 an
alternative sewer system, wet well storage requirements shall be documented to provide 24-hours
worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the greatest power outage over the last three years or the
documented response time to replace a failed pump, whichever is greater. Documentation shall be
required pursuant to the permit application.
b. All pump stations designed for two pumps or more shall have a telemetry system to provide rerrote
notification of a problem condition to include power failure and high water alarnrr.
High water audio and visual alarm.
d. Pump stations .shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier, 24-hour
emergency number and instructions to call in case of emergency. Simplex pump or vacuum stations serving a
single-family residence shall have a placard or sticker placed inside the control panel with a 24-hour
emergency contact number.
e. Screened vents for all wet wells.
The public shall be restricted access to the site and equipment.
g. Air relief valves shall be provided at all high points along force mains where the vertical distance exceeds ten
feet,
13. The Permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation an adequate supply of spare, fully operational
pump units of each type used in the system.
14, The STEP pump statron shall be constructed in accordance with the Division of Environmental Health Onsite
Wastewater Rules.
15. The STEP septic tank shall be inspected annually and pumped out as necessary. Documentation for inspection and
pumping must be maintained for a minimum of three years.
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Engineering Certific ltion
Permittee: City of Belmont
Project: Southwest Outfall Improvements
Permit No: WQ0037305
Issue Date: September 8, 2014
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.
NOTE: 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 apro riatel filed with the a livable Count s Re ister of
Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
PERNtITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, _......... .._ , 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
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
[1 Final 0 Partial (include a brief description)
as a duly r
been authorized to observe (fJ periodically, IJ weekly, LJ 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
following construction: approximately 2,105 linear feet of 12-inch force main as part of the Southwest Outfall
Improvements project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria
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.
ered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDENR/DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH -- PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699

Engineering Certification
rThis
€•yam'4 u4� fi t":5{ir �.v ire L:YII„��`�C" 1�1-e; City of Belmont e mlWQQQ373'Q5
Southwest Outfall Improvements Issue ©ate. .5eptemher 8, 2Q14
[Iect shall not be considered cormplete nor allowed to operate until the Division has received this Engineer's Certification
equired supporting documentation. 'Therefore, it, is highly recommended that this certification be sett in a manner
vides proof of receipt by the Division.
NOTE: If the permit is issued to a pr'ivateentity with an Operational A reemeet then a co trf the Articles o
Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with 'icable Cour
Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
PERMn
CERTIFICATION
'S TIFICATION
on
Adrian Miller
the undersigned agent fear 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, apd the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the
wastewater collection system permitted herein or portionsafaeof.
Adrian Miller, Cit r�Manager
Printed Name, Title
Signature
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Final ❑ Partial (include a brief description)
I, Gerald f .Hatton _ as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe ( periodically, weealy, Cl full time) the construction of the subject project for the
mittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
oilowing construction: approximately 2,105 linear feet of 12-inch force main as part of the Southwest Outfall
provements project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria .
subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
'thin substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE FO
OWING ADDRESS:
NCDENR/DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH — PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699