WQCS00244_Renewal (Application)_20210603

Kimley»>Horn
May 27, 2021
Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, P.E.
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Municipal Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: ECU System -Wide Collection System
System -Wide Wastewater Collection System Application
Dear Christyn:
East Carolina University has retained the services of Kimley-Horn and Associates to permit the ECU
System -Wide Collection System in Greenville, NC. The system conveys sewer flow from the East
Carolina University campus to the public Greenville Utilities Commission sewer collection system.
Enclosed are the following for your review:
• 15A NCAC 02T.0400 — System -Wide Wastewater Collection Systems Application (1 copy)
• Pump Station List (1 copy)
• High Priority Lines List (1 copy)
• Annual Budget for Collection System (1 copy)
• Capital Improvement Plan (1 copy)
• Response Action Plan (1 copy)
• Contingency Plan (1 copy)
• Comprehensive Collection System Overall Map (1 copy)
• Potential Compliance Issues (1 copy)
Feel free to contact me regarding any questions or issues concerning this submittal at [phone]
or [e-mail].
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Daniel Bula, P.E.
Project Engineer
kimley-horn.com
300 Morris Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701
919 682 3583

R.OY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
5. DANIEL SMITH
Director
William 8agnell, Associate Vice Chancellor
East Carolina University
1001 E Fourth St
Greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
NORTH CAROLiNA
Environmental Quality
December 10, 2020
System -Wide Collection System Permit Renewal Reminder
East Carolina University Main Campus Collection System
Permit No. WQCS00244
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is a reminder that the above referenced permit is set to expire on 7/31/2021. Per 15A NCAC 021%0109, a
renewal application should be received 180 days prior to expiration, which in this case is no later than 2/1/2021. If
this date has passed, please respond immediately to avoid a compliance violation. The application for the renewal
can be downloaded using the following steps:
• Go to: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resourcesiw;A�tii"-resources-permits/wastewi-er-
branch/collectiion-systemslsystem-wide-collection-systern1; rmittir:�;
• Click on Wastewater Collection System Application — New/Renewal (Form CSA 04/16)
The original application, signed by an authorized signing official, along with requisite supporting documentation as
well as one digital copy of the complete application packet, must be submitted to the following address:
Via USPS:
DWR - Municipal Permitting Unit
Attn: WQCS Renewals
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Via Other Couriers:
DWR - Municipal Permitting Unit
Attn: WQCS Renewals
512 N. Salisbury St., 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
This will be the only reminder provided as it Is ultimately the Permittee's responsibility to track permit conditions and
requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Christyn Fertenbaugh, P.E., at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, P.E.
Municipal Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Municipal Permitting Unit Files - WQC500244
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, 'forth Carolina 27699-1617
919.707,9000

Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0400 — SYSTEM -WIDE WASTERWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documents shall be prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0100, 15A NCAC 02T .0400, and all relevant
Division Policies. Failure to submit all required items will necessitate additional processing and review time.
For more information, visit the System -wide Collection System Fermittin: website:
General — When submitting an application to the Pretreatment, Emergency Response, & Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit,
please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to these
instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount of requested
additional information.
The A:plicant shall submit one on final and one copvof the a t ,lication and su wortint, documentation.
A. Cover Letter
El Submit a cover letter listing all items and attachments included in the permit application package
11. No Application Fee Required
A No application fee is necessary. The perrnittee will be billed an annual fee upon issuance of the permit
➢ The appropriate annual fee for systemwide wastewater collection system permits may be found at:
> Annual Non-Dischar, e Fees
C. System -Wide Wastewater Collection System (FORM: CSA 04-16) Application:
El Submit the completed and appropriately executed System -wide Wastewater Collection System (FORM: CSA 04-
16) application. Any unauthorized content changes to this form shall result in the application package being
returned. If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made, as long
as the attachments are numbered to correspond to the section and item to which they refer.
q If the Applicant Type in Section I.3 is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, provide the Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the North Carolina Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is
authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the wastewater collection system, or
O Provide a letter from the North Carolina Utilities Commission's Water and Sewer Division Public Staff stating an
application for a franchise has been received and that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area
or that franchise approval is expected.
p If the Applicant Type in Section I.3 is a corporation or company, provide documentation if it is registered for
business with the North CarolinaSecretar of State.
D. General Information:
> The Authorized signing official listed in Section L4 should match with that of the Applicant certification page in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .01060j. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c), an alternate person may be designated
as the signing official if' a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in I5A NCAC 02T
.0106(b).
A NOTE - Public Works Director's are not authorized to sign this permit application according to the rule
unless they are delegated.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Page 1 of 5

E. Summary of Attachments Required:
Instruction A: Cover Letter
• Instruction C: Application
p Instruction C: Ownership Documentation (i.e. CPCN) (If necessary)
O Instruction D: Delegation Letter (If necessary for signing official)
® Section IV.3
• Section IV.4
® Section V.4
• Section V.6
® Section VI. 2
O Section VIA
® Section VI.6
Section VII
Pump Station List
High Priority Lines List
Annual Budget for Collection System (Updated and Approved)
Capital Improvement Plan (Updated and Approved)
Response Action Plan
Contingency Plan
Comprehensive Collection System Map
Note Any Potential Compliance Issues
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
PERCS UNIT
Bs, U.S. Postal Service:
Attn: PERCS Unit Supervisor
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
By Courier/Soecial Delivers,:
512 N. SALISBURY ST. Suite 925
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27604
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Page 2 of 5

I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (Municipality, Public Utility, etc): East Carolina Universi ..,
2. Facility Information: Name: Sewer Collection System Permit No.: WQCS00244
3. Applicant type: ❑ Municipal 0 State 0 Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ County ® Other: Public University
4. Signature authority's name: William_E. Ba. nel .. per 15A NCAC 02T .0106 b'
Title: Associate Vice Chancellor For Cami+us 0°erations
5. Applicant's mailing address: 1001 East 4'' Street
City: Greenville State: NC Zip: 27858-4353
6. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: [phone] Fax number: i 2521328-0792 Email address: bagnellw®ecu.edu
IL CONTACT/CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Contact Name: Daniel Bula. P.E.
2. Title/Affiliation: Ens>ineerinc Consultant
3. Contact's mailing address: 300,M,orris Street. Suite 200
4. City: Durham State: NC Zip: 27701-
5. Contact's information:
Phone number: [phone] Fax number: [phone] Email address: dan.bula d kimle'-horn.com
1O. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. New Permit orPremit Renewal? ❑ New ® Renewal
2. County System is located in: Pitt
3. Owner & Name of Wastewater Treatment Facility(ies) receiving wastewater from this collection system:
Owner(s) & Name(s): East Carolina University Saui'a,_v Sewer S4stems:Main Canwus& Health Science Campus
4. WWTF Permit Number(s): NCO 023931
5. What is the wastewater type? 63% Domestic orI 37% Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103' 2.9))
Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes or ®No
6. Wastewater flow: 0.52 MGD (Current average flow of wastewater generated by collection system)
7. Combined permitted flow of all treatment plants: 17.5 MGD
8. Explain how the wastewater flow was determined: ❑ 15A NCAC 02T .0114 or /:! Representative Data
9. Population served by the collection system: 28.000
IV. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Line Lengths for Collection System:
Sewer LineDescription LenLhh
Gravit . Sewer 4.79 (miles)
Force Main 0 (miles)
Vacuum Sewer 0 i miles)
Pressure Sewer i 0 (miles)
APPLICATION CSA 04-16
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2. Pump Stations for Collection S, stem:
Pump Station T�..ie 1 Number
Sim .lex Puml Stations fServin_' Single Buildin8) 0
Simplex Pump Stations fServin;: Multirle Buildings?
lDuplex Puma Stations. _. I . 0
3. Submit a list of all major (i.e. not simplex pump station serving a single family home) pump stations. Include the following
information:
D Pump Station Name
➢ Physical Location
➢ Alarm Type (i.e. audible, visual, telemetry, SCADA)
➢ Pump Reliability (Can convey peak hourly wastewater flow with Iargest single pump out of service)
> Reliability Source (permanent/portable generator, portable pumps)
➢ Capacity of Station (Pump Station Capacity in GPM)
4, Submit a list of all high priority lines according per 15A NCAC 172T .0402 J known to exist in the collection system. Head
the list with "Attachment A for Condition V(4)" and include the system name.
> Use the same line identification regularly used by the applicant
➢ Indicate type of high priority line (i.e. aerial), material and general location
V. COLLECTION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION:
1. Provide a brief description of the organizational structure that is responsible for management, operation and maintenance of
the collection system.
Organizational Structure is provided in Section I
2. Indicate the current designated collection system operators for the collection system per 15A NCAC 08G.0201
Main ORC Name: Derrick Anderson
I Back-Uf* ORC Name: Jesse Fields
Certification Number: 1004557 OIT
i Certification Number: 1006056
See the "WQCS Contacts and ORC &pert" for a current listing of the ORC(s) the Division has on file for WQCS permit
3. Approximate annual budget for collection system only: $55,000.00
4. Submit a copy of your current annual budget.
5. Approximate capital improvement budget for the collection system only: See Sections V.4 and V.6.
6. Submit a copy of your current capital improvement plan.
7. Is this collection system currently a satellite system 0 Yes or ® No
8. Do any satellite systems discharge to this collection system ❑ Yes or 0 No (If yes complete table below)
Satellite S, stem Contact Information (Name, Address, Phone Number)
Complete for Satellite Systems that have a flow or capacity greater than 200,000 GPD (Average daily flow)
9. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems:
APPLICATION CSA 04-16
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VL COLLECTION SYSTEM COMPLIANCE:
I . Is a Response Action Plan currently in place ® Yes or 0 No
2. If Yes, submit a copy of the Response Action Plan or see table 6 below.
3. Is a pump station contingency plan currently in place? ❑ Yes or ® No
4. If Yes, submit a copy of the pump station contingency plan or see table 6 below.
5. Is a comprehensive collection system map currently in place? ® Yes or ❑ No
6. Submit a submit a copy of the collection system map (CD or hardcopy) or indicate a schedule for completion
7. Thoroughly read and review the S,stem-Wide Collection System Permit Conditions, Typically compliance schedules
are only offered to NEW permit applicants and NOT permit renewals. Any compliance dates must be included within
the permit prior to issuance or the permit holder will be found in violation upon inspection.
Permit Condition
Current
Compliance?
1(4) —Grease ordinance with legal authority to inspect/enforce ® Yes 0 No
1(5) — Grease inspection and enforcement program Yes 0 No
I(6) — Three to five year current Capital improvement Plan. tEl Yes ❑ No
I(8) — Pump station contingency plan 0 Yes 0 No
I(9) — Pump station identification signs, ❑ Yes ❑ No
I(11) — Functional and conspicuous audible and visual alarms. ❑ Yes ❑ No
11(5) — Spare pumps for any station where one pump cannot
handle peak flows alone (in a duplex station, the 2o11 pump is
the spare if pump reliability is met).
II(7) — Accessible right-of-ways and easements.
II(9) —Response action plan with Items 9 (a — h).
I1I(3) — Comprehensive collection system map
❑ Yes ❑ No
®Yes ❑No
IN Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
If no, Indicate a
Compliance
Date
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Typical
Compliance
Schedule
12-18mo.
12-18mo.
12-18 mo.
3 mo.
3 mo.
3-6mo.
6-9mo.
6-12mo,
3 mo.
l0% per year
For conditions not listed, compliance dates are not typically offered. List any permit conditions that may be difficult for the
applicant to meet (attach clarification if needed):
VII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION per 15A NCAC 02T .0106tbe
I, William E. Sagnell, Associate Vies Chancellor For Campus Operations attest that this application for East Carolina University
(Signature Authority's Name & Title from Item I.4) (Facility name from Item I.1)
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 information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
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.
Signature: 14,44 C. Date: toizi
APPLICATION CSA 04-16 Page 5 of 5

System -Wide Collection System Permit Renewal
East Carolina University Main
Campus Collection System
Greenville, NC
Prepared for:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh, NC
Kimley>» Horn

Table of Contents
IV.3. Pump Station List 3
IV.4. High Priority Lines List 4
V.4. Annual Budget for Collection System 5
V.6. Capital Improvement Plan 7
VI.2. Response Action Plan 8
VI.4. Contingency Plan 10
VI.6. Comprehensive Collection System Map 11
VII. Potential Compliance Issues 12

IV.3. Pump Station List
The University is currently served by a gravity sewer system throughout both campuses.
Now low-pressure residential style sewer systems are present on campus. The only
sewer pumps on campus are located within individual buildings and act as a means to
eject service wastewater to the corresponding gravity sewer mains. As such, these
stations are considered part of the service connections rather than system pump
stations.
Information regarding these stations is provided below.
Building Sewer Pumps
Hydromatic — Panel Model # 63930-104-7
Schematic Diagram # 63930-104-7
Pump Model — AHG/SPGA200M2/7
Serial Number — 97-93120
Generator Information
Portable Generator — Power Back GT 5250W
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IV.4. High Priority Lines List
The University currently operates aerial crossings of gravity sewer at three locations on
campus. These locations are denoted on the Overall Map included with this submittal. It
is understood that these lines are defined as "high priority" lines for purposes of this
permit.
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V.4. Annual Budget for Collection System
The University operates as a part of the UNC system of Universities throughout the
State. As part of the UNC system, ECU is required to formulate and submit an overall
budget for its operation each year. As such, monies are allocated to the University by
the UNC system and the State Legislature. In addition to this funding, the University
also operates on tuition and student fees.
There is not a separate budget identified for strictly collection system use.
The following page contains the most recent pertinent fiscal year annual reporting
document.
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East Carolina University
Main Campus
Wastewater Collection System
Permit Number WQC500244
Fiscal Year 2018-2020 Annual Report
East Carolina University operates and maintains a wastewater collection system under permit number
WQC500244 issued by the Department of Water Quality, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources. This system consists of approximately 3.8 miles of gravity sewer, and all
associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required making a complete and operational wastewater
collection system to serve the Main Campus of East Carolina University.
As a requirement of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of
Water Quality wastewater collection permit WQC500244 and since we exceed an average annual flow
greater than 200,000 gallons per day, we are required to submit an annual report summarizing the
performance of the collection system and the extent to which the collection system has violated the
permit or federal or State laws, regulations, or rules related to protection of water quality.
This annual report covers the 2018 - 2020 fiscal year.
During the fiscal year, 2018-2020, this collection system was operated in compliance with the permit
and Federal/State laws, regulations, and rules. Derrick Anderson has completed the Water Pollution
Control System Operators course for Collections III and has taken and passed the exam. He currently is
the ORC of Facilities East Main Campus.
There were no sanitary sewer overflow experienced in the 2018-2020 fiscal year, rneaning that no waste
water escaped from the system.
Wastewater collected by this system is discharged to the Greenville Utilities sewer system where it is
treated and discharged into the Tar River.
Over the past five years, East Carolina University has expended considerable resources to improve the
collection system by replacing old terracotta lines and the repair/replace manholes. This summer we
replaced approximately 1000' of sewer line and replaced existing terracotta sewer line with ductal iron
and pvc truss pipe along with installing several new manholes as well. At least 20% of the gravity sewer
lines are cleaned and inspected with a video camera along with known trouble spots.
In 2018, the 5 year capital improvement plan for the wastewater collection system was updated.
We have started a project for GIS mapping of the Main Campus wastewater collection system.
During the fiscal year, 2018 / 2019, there were no violations of the permit or federal or State laws,
regulations, or rules related to the protection of water quality.
Should you have any questions, please contact East Carolina University Facilities Services, by mail at 700
East 14th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 or by telephone [phone].
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V.6. Capital Improvement Plan
The University's most recent Capital Improvement Plan is as follows:
ECU Main Campus Sanitary Sewer Collection System Capital Improvement Plan Fiscal
Year 201E-2021 update Status
Grounds Complex sanitary sewer lines relocation. incomplete
Carol Belkterracottal sanitary sewer fine replacement. incomplete
Stratford Arms terracotta sanitary sewer line/manhole (6) replacement. incomplete
Manhole repair ( need numbers & location of each brick manhole). Completed
Scott residence hall terracotta) sanitary sewer line replacement, Completed
Fletcher Music terracotta sanitary sewer fine replacement. Completed
Erwin/Bloxton House/Mamie Jenkins/Old Cafeteria/Jenkins Art to 5th Street sanitary
sewer line replacement. Completed
Garrett residence hallto 5th Street terracotta sanitary sewer line replacement. Completed
Fletcher residence hall to 5th Street terracotta sanitary sewer line replacement. incomplete
Clement residence hall terracotta sanitary sewer fine replacement. Completed
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VI.2. Response Action Plan
Complaints
Complaints are calls or other notifications that are received that are not an emergency
or of an urgent nature. Complaints will typically be placed by staff or students/residents
that may be experiencing problems with their water or sewer service. When a complaint
is received, the procedure below is to be followed. The person receiving the complaint
shall record the following information:
• Call Date/Time
• Caller Contact Information
• Description and Location of Problem
Once all the proper information is recorded, the person receiving the call will alert the
ORC, or in the event the ORC cannot be reached, the Back-up ORC. The designated
ORC/Back-up ORC shall coordinate response efforts along with any other necessary
staff.
• ORC: Derrick Anderson, andersond(a�ecu.edu, [phone]
• Backup ORC: Jesse Fields, fieldsjl4©ecu.edu, [phone]
Emergencies/SSOs
Emergencies are of an urgent nature and require immediate action. Notification of
emergencies may come from staff or students/residents and should always be
recorded. In case of emergency (including an SSO), the following steps should be taken
to notify the necessary parties and to begin the response action.
1. The person receiving the call shall record the necessary information, including:
a. Call Date/Time
b. Caller Contact Information
c. Description and Location of Problem
2. The person receiving the call shall contact the ORC. If the ORC cannot be
reached, the Back-up ORC shall be contacted.
3. The ORC/Back-up ORC shall coordinate response efforts along with any other
necessary staff, these persons shall be known as the Response Action Team
(RAT). The ORC will be responsible for all documentation and reporting of SSOs.
4. See the following Response Action Plan (RAP) for further details on handling
emergencies.
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Response Action Plan
The Response Action Plan (RAP) shall conform to all conditions of the System -Wide
Collection System Permit. All SSOs shall be documented, whether considered
"reportable" or not. Any "reportable" SSOs shall be reported to the state on the State
form CS-SSO within five days of the first knowledge of the SSO, or as required by the
NCAC. As much information should be recorded about the SSO as possible. All SSO
records shall be kept for a minimum of ten years after resolution/cleanup activities are
complete.
The RAT shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all SSOs as soon as possible, but no
more than two hours after the first knowledge of the SSO. Any SSOs should be isolated
and cleaned up according to all current NCAC and federal rules. Digital pictures shall be
taken during the SSO if it is ongoing and throughout the entire isolation, clean-up, and
restoration process. The digital pictures shall be kept for the duration of the SSO record -
keeping. The RAT shall ensure that complete system operation has been restored, all
visible solids and paper are removed from the lines, and all the surrounding ground area
is restored before considering the SSO resolved. The RAP is composed of the following
minimum guidelines:
a. Any type of spill, whether reportable or not reportable, must be documented on
NCDEQ Form CS-SSO. Completed CS-SSO forms shall be kept on file for a
minimum of ten years.
b. Spills that are reportable shall be reported according to current NCAC regulations
and using the most current reporting forms provided by NCDEQ.
c. Response times to SSOs shall be minimized as much as possible. All SSOs shall
have a response action initiated within an hour of becoming aware of the SSO.
d. Emergency response -related inventory deemed necessary by the ORC shall be
maintained at all times.
e. The ORC and Back-up ORC shall have 24-hour access to all equipment
including clean-up related supplies kept in inventory.
f. ECU Campus Operations shall maintain on -going relationships with at least one
general contractor capable of repairing any component in the collection system
and an engineering firm familiar with the operation, maintenance, and repair of
the collection system. The contact information for these two groups shall be
accessible at all times in the case of an emergency.
g. Emergency funds (contingency) shall be provided by maintenance budgets
included in the CIP.
h. All site sanitation and clean-up materials shall be maintained at all times.
i. After clean-up actions have been taken, the ORC Back-up ORC, and Associate
Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations shall meet on site to assess clean-up
efforts and determine if additional clean-up or restoration is needed. All
discussions and conclusions regarding the clean-up shall be recorded.
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VI.4. Contingency Plan
The University's collection system does not include any pump stations. Therefore, there
is no pump station contingency plan in place.
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VI.6. Comprehensive Collection System Map
A comprehensive collection system Overall Map has been included with this submittal. The
University recently completed a GIS Mapping and Viewing project, which includes all collection
system gravity sewers, manholes, and associated appurtenances. The GIS map can be
accessed here:
URL: https://rai-qis-geo.rochester-assoc.com/Html5Viewer//Index.html?viewer=ECU.ECU#
Username: ECU User
Password: Pirates1
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VII. Potential Compliance Issues
There are no known compliance issues. The existing sewer lines and manholes that were
previously identified as potential compliance issues have all been rehabilitated or replaced.
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