WQ0033992_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 29, 2009
Mr. Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
76 N. Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Subject: Permit No. WQ0033992
SE Catawba County Sewer, Phase I
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Iredell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Berry,
In accordance with your complete application received on May 4, 2009, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0033992 dated May 29, 2009, to the City of Hickory for the CONSTRUCTION
ONLY (0 FLOW) 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from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as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.
The Division has expressed concern over the receiving treatment plant capacity and recognizes
that efforts are in progress to address the concern. However, issuance of this construction only permit
does not guarantee issuance of a permit to operate. Requests -for permit modifications to place a
sewer into operation are required and will be evaluated on an individual basis in the order received.
Approval will be based on a review of the downstream sewer and receiving plant capacity.
Construction of this permitted system is at the Permittee's own risk and the Permitee shall be held
accountable per G.S. 143-215.67(a) should compliance issues arise.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orq
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Mr, Berry
Page 2
May 29, 2009
Note conditions 12-1 that are particular to this permit and the outstanding issues that will need
to be resolved prior to submission for a request for modification for flow.
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 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Perrrmittee,.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1) 15A NCAC 2T; 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
Permittee'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.
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 for the
construction and operation of approximately 2,319 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, 7,490 linear feet
of 12-inch gravity sewer, 7,944 linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer, 2,165 linear feet of 16-inch gravity
sewer, 102 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 5,617 linear feet of 8-inch force main, 10,350 linear feet
of 12-inch force main, 18,151 linear feet of 14-inch force main, a 435 gallon per minute pump station
with duplex pumps, an -site audible and visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with
automatic transfer switch a 610 gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and
visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with automatic transfer switch, a 700 gallon per
minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and an on -site
generator with automatic transfer switch, a 750 gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps„ on -
site audible and visual high water alarms, and an on -site generator with automatic transfer switch a 960
gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and
an on -site generator with automatic transfer switch and the discharge of 0 (zero) gallons per day of
domestic wastewater into the City of Hickory existing sewerage system 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..
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hickory
WWTP (Hickory -Catawba NPDES Permit No, NC0025542) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.

Mr. Berry
Page 3
May 29, 2009
Assessing subsequent impacts to the downstream collection system and treatment
facility is the complete responsibility of the City of Hickory. Hickory must utilize whatever
tracking tools necessary for planning additions of sewer flow in order to maintain compliance
with the WWTP permitted limits and the collection system permit WQCS00020.
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 matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit Files
Douglas Chapman, McGill Associates, PA
Surface Water Protection Central Files
PERCS

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 2T; 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 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 any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed 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 (Le.
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.
h. 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.

4. This permit shall not be transferable. En 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.
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. 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.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at 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.
2

Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but 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 Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed 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,
12. This permit shall be for the construction of the wastewater collection facilities only. No
flow shall be made tributary to the subject facilities until a permit modification
application is submitted (with the appropriate fee), a modified permit is issued, and the
Engineer's Certification is received and approved by the Division. Issuance of this
Construction only(No flow/0 flow) permit does not guarantee issuance of a permit to
operate.
1 Pump and haul permit requests will not be considered for this collection system permit.
In accordance with 1'5A NCAC 2T .0204, Pump and Haul permits are not acceptable long-
term domestic wastewater treatment alternatives and do not constitute an unavoidable
delay in construction of systems previously permitted under this Section. The decision
to apply for a No Flow/0 Flow is the decision of the applicant and affiliated parties. They
are aware that the existing WWTP must supply the 10/07 Form prior to wastewater flow
becoming tributary.
14. issuance of a Construction Only/0 Flow sewer extension permit does not prioritize,
enhance, or guarantee the standing of a NPDES permit request for modification for
expansion. NPDES permitting final decision can only be made after the Division receives
and evaluates a formal permit application for the proposed discharge. In accordance
with the North Carolina General Statutes, the practicable wastewater treatment and
disposal alternative with the least adverse impact on the environment is required to be
implemented.
15. An Authorization to Construct has not been issued for the Catawba WWTP. This
issuance will be required prior to the request for modification for flow.
Permit issued this the 29th day of May, 2999.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
gear Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0033992

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0033992
May 29, 2009
Owner/WQCSIWWTP
Mick Berry, City Manager
Hickory, NC 28603
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
PE
Douglas Chapman
McGill Associates, PA
PO Box 1136
Hickory, NC 28601
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
❑ Partial ❑ Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of SE Catawba County Sewers, Phase
I, a Catawba County 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 2T; 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
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
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.

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9. OwnerlPerm ittee:
la, _ City of Hickory
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
1 b. Mick W, Berry, City Manager
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2T .0106 (b) for authorized signing officials!)
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal ® Municipality 0 State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
ld. P.O. Box 398
Mailing Address
North Carolina
State
1h. 828-322-7400
Telephone Facsimile
2. Proiect (Facility) Information:
2a. SE Catawba County Sewers, Phase I
of Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3. Contact Person:
3a. Douglas G. Cha
an, P.E.
le. Hickory
City
l g. 28603
Zip Code
E-mail
2b. Catawba County
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 828-328-2024
Phone Number
1. Project is New 0 Modification (of an existing permit)
2. Owner is Public (skip to item B(3))
2a if private, applicant will be:
© Private
3c. dchapman
E-mail
o to Item 2(a))
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a
O Retaining Ownership (i.estore, church, single office, etc.) or
O Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to item B(2b))
us t choose one)
Public Utility (Instruction C)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction D)
3.. City of Hickory _
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (VVWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. Hickory -Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant 4b _ NC0025542
Name ofWWTF WWTF Permit No.
5a. City of Hickory 5h. 16" Gravity Vic, WQ0032769
Owner of Downstream Sewer [Receiving Sewer Size 0 Force Main Permit # of Downstream Sewer (Ins
6, The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
0 School
Restaurant
Once
Retail (Stores, shopping centers)
0 Institution
0 Hospital
© Church
0 Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be allocated or permitted for this particular project:
*Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
ion E.
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial (attach
description.)
(RO: contact your Regional Office
Pretreatment staff)
% Other (specify):
0 gallons per day
�I Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
O Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
O Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected (see 15A NCAC 02T .0303 to determine if a
permit is required)
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Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted Clow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114
for the value in Item B(7) AND/OR the design flow for line or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being
requested in Item B(7). Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (b) and (c) must be supported with actual water or
wastewater use data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (f).
Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
8 Inch
12 Inch
15 Inch
16 Inch
18 inch
8 Inch
12 Inch.
14 Inch
Length (feet)
2,319
7,490
7,944
2,165
102
5,617
10,350
18,151
New Gravity or Additional
Force Main
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Force Main
Force Main
Force Main
Summary of Pump Stations wl associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Pump Station Location ID A
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Point
GPM @TDH
0.25 435 ci 75'
Pump Station Location ID B
Design Flow
(MGD)
Pump Sta
Operational Poin
GPM @TDH
0,35 610@115'
(self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference
Power Reliability Option
1 - permanent generator w/ATS;
2 - portable generator w/MTS
(self chosen
Power Reliability Option
- permanent generator wIATS;
2 - portable generator w/MTS
on Location ID C (self chosen - as shown
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Point
GPM @TDH
0.40 700@5
Pump Station Location ID
Design Flow
(MGD)
Pump S
Operational Point
GPM @TDH
0,43 750ga 10
Power Reliability Option
permanent generator w1ATS,;
2 - portable generator w/MTS
Force Main Size Force Main Length
2,428
- as shown on planslmap for reference)
Force Main Size Force Main Length
2,237
n ptenslmap for reference)
Force Main Size Force Main Length
8 952
E (self chosen - as shown on planslmap for reference)
Power Reliability Option
- permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
2 - portable generator w/MTS
12 10,350
ion Location ID F (self chosen - as shown on planslmap for reference
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Poin
GPM @TDH
Power Reliability Option
- permanent generator wWATS;
2 - portable generator w!MTS
Force Main Size Force Main Length
0,55 960@200'
14 18,151
ETA 12/07

12. Wilt the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility?
Yes No If Yes, permit number of 2nd treatment facility
(RO — ifyes to B,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit)
13. 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 Chapter 2T as
applicable?
Yes D No If No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
14, Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval for the system or project to be served?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401Certification? El Yes EJ No N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
El Yes DNo N/A
Yes Ej No N/A
15, Does this project include any high priority lines, [see 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2)] involve aerial lines, siphons, or interferen
manholes)? No
Check if Yes. E] and provide details
1. Owner/Permittee's Certification. (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name)
1, Mick W. Berry, City Manager attest that this application for SE Catawba County Sewers, Phase 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 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
penalties up to $25,000 per violation,
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Signing Official Signature Date
ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THIS APPLICATION, THESE
DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY TO OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN
(1) CALCULATIONS, ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T ,0305
Q 2. Professional Engineers Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name)
Douglas G. Chapman, P,E,, attest that this application for SE Catawba County Sewers, Phase 1 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. 1 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 Grawt
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 other
professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my
signature and seal signifies that 1 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. Douglas G. Chapman, P.E.
Professional Engineer Name
2b, McGill Associates, P A
Engineering Firm
2c P.O, Box 1136
Mailing Address
2d, Hickory
City
2e. NC 2f. 28601
State Zip
2g, 828-328-2024 2h. 828-328-3870 21, [e-mail]
Telephone Facsimile E-mail
nature & Date
FTA 12/07

State of North Carolina
Departntent ofEnvironment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking;/Acceptance for Sewer xtension Permit Applications
(FTSE-10/07)
Project Applicant Name: City of Hickory
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Catawba. SECC Wastewater Phase 1 McCrill
More than one /^TSB= 10/07 may he requireingle pro/ect the owner (Oh t 'WTP is not responsible JOr' all
pump stations along the route of the propose,ater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: Catawba WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NC0025542
All flows are in MCD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 0225 MGD
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP 0.1709 M'GD
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow (1.032 MGD
f Total flow for this specific request 0 MGD
P Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 0.04909 MGD
h. Percent of permitted flow used 90,2?
i. Design Flow for the Requested Infrastructure 0.550
NOTE: We understand that the designed. infrastructure is 3.24 times the r xisting plant capacity. The plant is
being designed for an upgradelexpansion. to 1...5 MGD and the EAA, Wastewater Assimilation model and EA have
been submitted to NCDENR for consideration, The EAA was found sufficient on March 6, 2008 and the Model
forwarded for evaluation. Environmental assessment has been submitted and approved by for State Clearing House
for issuance ofFONSI.
GD
MGD
II, Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for alon-,. the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Purnp Station Name
Sherrills Ford.
Terrapin Creek
Balls Creek
Approx. Capacity, MOD
(Firm/Design)
0.693 MCI)
0.729 MGD
0,729 MGD
Approx. Current Avg.
Daily Flow, MGD
0 MGD
0 MGD
0 MGD
l.11. Certitaca Lion Statement:
I, Mick W. Derr ' Cit a ger e certify that„ to the best of my knowledge, the
addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to
the receiving wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause
any capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance
with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to
those items listed above in Sections I and 11 for which 1 am the responsible party. Signature of this form,
indicates wastewater flow.
(0i0?
Signing (Vicki/ Sign
Date

Instructions for: Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit
Applications (FTSE —10/07)
Section I
a. WWTP Facility Name: Enter the name of the WWTP that will receive the wastewater flow.
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: Enter the NPDES or Non -Discharge number for the WWTP receiving the
wastewater flow.
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow, MGD: From WWTP owner's NPDES or Non -Discharge permit.
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP, MGD: This includes flows allocated to
other construction projects not yet contributing flow to the collection system. Flows allocated through
interlocal agreements or other contracts not yet contributing flow to the collection system are also
included. For POTWs that implement a pretreatment program, include flows allocated to industrial
users who may not be using all of their flow allocation. Please contact your Pretreatment Coordinator
for information on industrial flow tributary to your WWTP.
As of January 15, 2008 the POTW should have reviewed flow allocations made over the last two
years and reconciled their flow records, to the best of their ability, so it is known how much flow has
been obligated and is not yet been made tributary to the WWTP, in accordance with local policies and
procedures employed by the reporting entity.
The obligated flow not yet tributary plus actual flow will be reconciled annually for systems at less
than 60% of permitted flow used. Annual updates shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional
Office by January 15 of each year and cover the previous calendar year.
Semi -Annual updates shall be required when the percent of permitted flow used reaches 60%. Semi-
annuaI time period are defined as January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31. Semi-
annual updates shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office by July 15 and January 15 of
each year.
Quarterly updates shall be required when the percent of permitted flow used reaches 80%. Quarters
are defined as Qtrl (Jan -Feb -Mar); Qtr2 (Apr -May -Jun); Qtr3 (Jul -Aug -Sep); Qtr4 (Oct -Nov -Dec).
Quarterly updates shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office by April 15, July 15, October
15 and January 15 of each year.
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow, MGD: Previous 12 month average.
f. TotaI flow for this specific request, MGD: Enter the requested flow volume.
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility, MGD Equals [d + e + fl
h. Percent of permitted flow used: Equals [(g / c)* 1001

For example:
On January 15 a POTW with a permitted flow of 6.0 MGD, reported to the Regional Office that there
is 0.5 MGD of flow that is obligated but not yet tributary. The annual average flow for 2007 is 2.7
MGD.
The first Form FTSE-I0/07 submitted after January 15, 2008 may have numbers like this:
c. = 6.0 MGD
d. = 0.5 MGD
e. = 2.7 MGD
£ = 0.015 MGD
g. = 3.215 MGD
h. = 53.6%
The next Form FTSE-10/07 may be updated like this:
c. = 6.0 MGD
d. = 0.515 MGD
e. = 2.73 MGD
f. = 0.102 MGD
g. = 3.349 MGD
h. = 55.8%
Each subsequent Form FTSE-10/07 will be updated in the same manner.
Section II
List the name, approximate pump station firm (design) capacity and approximate current average flow
(previous 12 months) through the pump station for each pump station that will be impacted by the
proposed sewer extension project. Include the proposed flow for this project and other flows that have
been approved for the pump station but are not yet tributary.
Firm (design) capacity is the design average daily flow of the pump station as calculated by the design
engineer or the station capacity with the largest pump out of service as per the Minimum Design Criteria
if the design capacity is unknown.
Section III
Form FTSE-10/07 must be signed by the appropriate official as per 15A NCAC 02T .0106.

A S SOC I AT S
March 16, 2009
Mr. Rob Krebs
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Water Qu,'
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Dear Mr. Krebs:
DWQ-Surface W7te.
RE: Fast Track Permit App1icaici
Southeast Cataw
Catawba County,
Please Find enclosed for your review and approval one (1.) original and one (1) copy of the
Fast -Track Application for the Gravity Sewers, Pump Stations, and Force Mains, one (1) color
copy of a quad sheet., a one (1) Watershed Classification form for the above referenced project.
Please also find enclosed a check in the amount of $480 to cover the application fee.
The project includes the installation of approximately 20,020 linear feet of 8-inch through.
18-inch diameter gravity sewers, five (5) wa.stewater pumping stations, and 34,120 linear of 8-
inch through 1.4-inch diameter force mains to serve the NC Highway 150 area of southeastern
Catawba County. 'fhe design of the project has been prepared in accordance with NCDWQ's
minimum design criteria for gravity sewer lines.
Catawba County is seeking funding through the American Recovery and .Reinvestment
Act of 2009 for this project. Therefore please expedite the review process.
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this application,
please feel free to give me a call at 828-328-2024.
Sincerely,
McG11,1„.„NSSOC1KFES, P.A.
SHAD WALTERS
Project Manager
E n LI,Hneerinf2; • Planntng • Finance

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
March 20, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 2760 0001 8497 4472
Mick Berry, City Manager
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Subject: Return of Application Package
WQ0032769
Catawba SECC Wastewater
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Berry:
The Division of Water Quality's Mooresville Regional Office is unable to accept the enclosed
application package for review for the following reason(s):
✓ Additional information is needed to evaluate the projects effect on the existing WWTP. MRO
understands that there are plans for expansion of the Catawba WWTP. We are requesting a
comparison of construction time lines and plant expansion for this large amount of future tributary
flow. Unless alternative treatment is available, the future project flow will far exceed the existing
WWTP capacity. The time line associated with the expansion of a WWTP on the Catawba River is
very unpredictable. SWP will need to have documentation from Hickory that explains planning that
accounts for all the undeterminable delays associated with this permitting and construction. If
needed, we suggest meeting with representatives of the project to discuss planning for this project.
Please note that the item(s) listed above must be included andlor completed prior to
resubmitting the permit application package for approval. Your application is being returned as
incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0303. The success of the fast -track approval
process depends upon the receipt of complete and accurate applications. Please make the
appropriate corrections and resubmit the application. The review process will then begin upon
receipt of the completed and/or corrected application.
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
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Stations in Sequence
Pump Station Rating in MGD
Pump Station A
0.250
Pump Station B
0.350
Pump Station C
0.400
Pump Station E
0.430
PumpStation F
0.550
Sherrils Ford
0.693
Terrapin Creek
0.729
Balls Creek
0.729
TABLE 1 FLOW PROJECTIONS
'Residential
# Units
Flow
Unit Qualifier
Flow
(gpd)
(gpd)
Village Center
250
360
per home
90,000
Key Harbor
1500
360
per home
540,000
Terrapin Creek
100
360
per home
36,000
Commercial/Industrial
initial
Development
Size
ft`
Village Center - Commercial
300,000
1.20
gpd11,000 SF
36,000
Village Center - Office Space
120,000
25
gpd/person - assume 1 bU
ftper office
20,000
Other
Sherrill's Ford Elementary School
7000
permitted flow
7,000
Total Estimated Flow
729,000

TABLE 2 PUMP STATION DESIGN FLOWS
Sherrill's Ford Pump Station
Influent Sources
# Units
Flow per Unit
Permitted/Design Flow
GPM
SF Elementary School
1
7,000
7,000
4.9
Village Center
146,000
101.4
Key Harbor Subdivision
1500
360
540,000
375
Total Flow
693,000
481.3
Peak at 2.5xADF
1,732,500
1,203.10
Terrapin Creek PS
Influent Sources
# Units
Flow per Unit
Permitted/Design Flow
GPM
SF Pump Station
693,000
481.3
Terrapin Creek Subdivision
100
360
36,000
25
Total Flow
729,000
506.3
Peak at 2.5xADF
1,822,500
1,265.60
Balls Creek PS
Influent Sources
TC Pump Station
# Units Flow per Unit
Total Flow
Peak at 2.5xADF
Permitted/Design Flow1
GPM
729,000
506.3
506.3
1,822,500 1,265.60
729,000

FORM WSCAS-;12/0'7
WATERSHED CLASSIFICAT'ION ATTACHMENT
FOR SEWER SYSTEMS
Applicant Name
City of Hickory
Professional En
Douglas G. Chap
Location
ID
1
2
3
Name of Waterboely1
UT to Killian Creek
Reed Creek
Lake Norman
4 Lake Norman
5 Bettie Branch
o`ect Na _
Southeast Catawba County Sewers, Phase
nearing Firm Name
cGill Associates, P,A.
River
ounty Basin
Catawba Catawba
River
Catawba Catawba
River
Catawba Catawba
River
Catawba Catawba
1,._.
Catawba Catawba
erbody Stream
Index No.
Waterbody
Classification
-1'19-2-(O 5)
--99-
11-(75)
11-(75)
WS-IV
If unnamed, indicate "unnamed tributary to X", where X is the named waterbody to which the unnamed tributary joins.
1 certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina that 1 have diligently followed the Division's instructions
for classifying waterbodies and that the above classifications are
inclusive of the stated project, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief,
PE Seal, Signature and Date
*** EN f) OF FORM WSCAS2/07 ***
FORM: WSCAS-12/07
WS-IV, B, CA

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Browder, Dee
From: Deborah Gore aiinet]
Sent: Thursday, April 3O.20V9l:48pM
To: Krebs, Rob
Cc: Matt Matthews; Jeff PmupartBrowder, Dee
I don't think "no flow" permits should be issued unless the Permittee can demonstrate the treatment capacity will be
available when the houses are ready tobeoccupied, That could bothrough:
ap|antexpmnsion- they would have toshow they have approval for the expansion (FON8,|suppose) and the funds
committed and how the timing would work itmight take alot longer tnexpand a treatment plant than tnput insome
houses
septictonksorntheron-sitetreatment-lheirownsetnfprob|ems
pump & haul - not along term solution
There is an Advisory Opinion from Mary Penny Thompson (April 12, 2007) that advises that allocating flow beyond
design flow isprohibited bythe Water and Air Quality Reporting Act. |tgoes ontoadvise against dry line permits during
moratorium toavoid avested right argument, which | think Can he applied to cases like this.
FYI: Jeff isout ofthe office until Monday.
Krebs, Rob wrote:
Please read Dee's ernail below,
Here isacase were wereceived apermit appfor new sewer lines and pump stations. The VVVVTPplant has not even
started the process for expansion. The request for sewer lines, although 0flow, would befor 3'24times the current
treatment p|ant'scapacity. I arn all in favor of permitting 0 flow and laying infrastructure in new developments but this
case goes to the extreme in that it will be several years before the plant is expanded if it even expanded ever at allM
Rob
From: Browder, Dee
Sent: Thursday, April 30200911:34AM
To: Krebs, Rob
Subject: Catawba WWTP NCO025542
MRO has received their 2nd request for permitting of significant infrastructure for a sewer collection systemthatwi8be
tributary to the Catawba \*VVTP. Laot March permit VVQ0032769 was iosmexforthe construction (NO FLOW) of pump
stations (approximately 1300gpm each) and approximately 15000 feet of 14-inch force main.
Anapplication mmsreceivedhzr5punx0stations(na 'ngfnonn61Ogpm tu96Ogpm)and approximately ZO/lQ0feet of8-
16 inch gravity sewer and 33,000feet of8'14 inch force main on April 21.
| have spoken with a design engineer associated with the project and he has indicated that there is significantlymore,tm
bepermitted inthe future.
The Questions

. ^
1. Because this WWTP is permitted for 225,000 gpd and currently runs at about 170,000 gpd what concerns do we have
about providing a 0 flow permit for a second and not last very large collection system infrastructure project.
2. Cwn/shou|dthis permitting and approval be included in other evaluations associated with the EAA, Wastewater
Assimilation model and EA, and FONSI process or should/can this permitting be delayed until some particular point in
the where more/most/all these evaluations are complete?
AS per the 10/07 provided with the most recent application the infrastructure requested at this time is 3.24 times the
existing plant capacity.
Dee Browder Dee.]Brolmde/Pncmai|^[et
North Carolina Dept. ofEnvironment & Natural Resources
Div. ofWater Quality
6lO[.Center Aue,Suite 3Ol
Mooresville, NCZ811S
Ph.704.663.1699 Fmx:704.663.5840
Deborah Gore
P88CS Uni� Supervisor
919-807-6383
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Low and may be dieulooed ro tbir'd parties.

Permit Number WQ0033992
Central Files: APS, SWP_
06/01 /09
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge Active New Project
Permit Type Fast Track Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer 1.00 Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
dee.browder
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name
SE Catawba County Sewers, Phsae 1
Location Address
Owner
Owner Name
City of Hickory
Oates/Events
Orig Issue App Received Draft initiated
05/29/09 04/21/09
Scheduled
Issuance
Major/Minor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Catawba
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Mick Berry
PO Box 398
Hickory NC 286010398
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
05/29/09 05/29/09
Regulated Activities RenuestedlReceived Events
Office Additional Information requested
Restaurant Additional information received
Retail Other agency comments received 04/30/09
Subdivision Other agency comments requested 04/30/09
Wastewater collection
0utfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin