WQ0023471_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
January 6, 2004
Mr. Steve Peeler, Public Works Director
City of Lincolnton
128 Motz Avenue
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023471
City of Lincolnton
Bailey Springs Apartments
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Peeler:
In accordance with your application received on January 2, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0023471, dated January 6, 2004, to the City of Lincolnton for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1)15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as
applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the
certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be
the 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.
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Mooresville Regional Office Internet http:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.usi
919 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Mr_ Steve Peeler
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January 6, 2004
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 Lincolnton for the construction and operation of approximately 467.27 linear feet
of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 28 apartment units and a 1,270 square feet community building as part
of the Bailey Springs Apartments project, and the discharge of 6,873 gallons per day of collected
domestic wastewater into the City of Lincolnton's WWTP (NPDES No. NC0025496) existing sewerage
system, pursuant to the application received January 2, 2004 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H
.0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable;
the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
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 conceming this matter, please contact Sonja Williams at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (VWVTF Permit No. NC0025496)
Mitchell Latham, Latham -Walters Engineering, Inc.
Water Quality Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and'shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at ail 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 prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
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.

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This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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 report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 6th day of January, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klimek,. . ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number W00023471

rPFast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0023471
January 6, 2004
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
0 Partial ❑ Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (0 periodically, ❑ weekly, 0 full time) the construction of the Bailey Springs
Apartments, Lincoln 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 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 N. MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The 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
Engineers Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.

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1. Owner.
la, Cjy of Lincolnton _
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.
ib. Steve Peeler, Director of Public Works _
0 Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .006(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc: The legal entity who will own this system is:
0 Individual 0 Federal Municipality 0 StatefCounty 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify):
xK A'PPI,I "A PION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP S'I""A't IONS, AND FORt" - I IAI'NS PAGE 1
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Application Number:
Ito be completed by DWQ} V ' !, 3
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Street Address
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Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facib'ty) Information:
2a, BaileySpringsApartments
Brief Project Name (permit wilt refer to this name)
Contact Person.
3a. Steve Peeler
le. Lincolnton
City
lg 28092 -
Zip Code
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2b. Lincoln
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 704-736-8940
Phone Number
3c,
E-mail
1, Project is ® New 0 Modification (of an existing permit) if Modification, Permit No,'
2. Owner is l ' Public (skip to item B(3))
2a. if private, applicant will be:
0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2b, If sold, facilities owned by a
0 Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office„ etc,)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
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O Public Utility (Instruction ill)
O Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
The City of Lincolnton
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facitity (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a, City of Lincolnton WWTP
Name ofWWT
4b, NC0025496
VVWTF Permit No.
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City of Lincolnton _ .__ ._�._.�... ..__..._._
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply).
O Residential Subdivision 0 Car Wash
Apartments/Condominiums 0 Institution
h/ Mobile Home Park 0 Hospital
• School [ Church
O Restaurant 0 Nursing Home
O Office 0 Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 6873 gallons per day
permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
nterceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
O Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
®, Rehabilitaton or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify);

T-TKACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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j 9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(1-2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
28 - 1 & 2 Bedroom Units @ 240 gpd =.6720 gpd + 1 Community Building at 1270 S.F. X 120 Gallons/1000 s.f. = 152.4
gpd = 6873 gpd Total
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-i 10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
f Gravity or Farce Main
Size (Inches) Length (feet) (pull dawn menu)
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F ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES' 0.0885
H i11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
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:IXi Location ID I Design Flow 1 Operational Point a (dual Ilne feed, permanent generator,
0 1 (as shown on plans).1 (MGD)__ µ 1 GPM A TDH_ _- i - portable.generator, wet well store e _.._ _
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LL 12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
(] . 1 Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
® Yes • No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
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• iSUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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. !13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
` Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes • No @ N/A
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Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ►5 Yes • No ❑ N/A
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Stormwater? ❑ Yes ■ No ® N/A

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Use the Division's guidance document entitied, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
(FAST -TRACK 'SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at !'east 100 feet away from any down
slope waterbody, AND,
A Watershed Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power
reliability option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody.
Location ID Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
on Map Waterbody County River Basin Index Classification
Submit the 8.`" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification i provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
I attest that this application for Bailey Springs Apartments Sanitary Sewer has
been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, l 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
certify"cattar any ap lication sh try of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000
as well penpf ies up t , tit 0 ter violation.
Signing iei ffi Signe
Proles tonal Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for Bailey Springs Apartments Sanitary Sewer has been
wed 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 Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1„ 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance.
Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these
materials under my signature and seal signifies that I 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. Mitchell S. Latham
Professional Engineer Name
2b. Latham -Waiters Engineering, Inc,
Engineering Firm
21 7718 - B Kings Point Drive
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Address
2d. Cornelius
City
2e, NC 2f, 28031
State Zip
2g704-895-8484 2ho 7p4a . 895-8485 2i_ mslweuth.net
Telephone Facsimile
E-mail

01/06/04
Permit Number WQ0023471
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.williams
Permitted Flow
6873
Facility
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Bailey Springs Apartments
Location Address
Owner
Malor/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Lincoln
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
City of Lincolnton
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Jeff Emory
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton
NC 28092
Orig Issue
App Received
01/02/04
Regulated Activities
Scheduled
Draft initiated Issuance
Public Notice
Apartment complex
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Issue
&/a4-
Effective
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional Information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

LWE
January 2, 2004
Ms. Dee Browder
NCDENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
LATHAM-WALTERS ENGINEERING, INC.
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND PLANNING SITE DEVELOPMENT
17718-B KINGS POINT DRIVE
CORNELIUS, NC 28031
Re: Sanitary Sewer Extension to Serve Bailey Springs Apartments, Lincolnton, NC
Dear Ms. Browder:
Attached for your review is a submittal package for the sanitary sewer extension to serve Bailey Springs
Apartments in Lincolnton, NC. This submittal package contains the following items:
1. One original and one copy of the executed application form.
2. $400.00 Application Fee
3. 8.5"x11" copy of the portion of the 7.5 minute USGS Topo Map
Please let me know if you have any questions or if any additional information is needed. Thank you for
your assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
Latham -Walters Engineering, Inc.
Mitch Latham, P.E,
PHONE: [phone]
MSLWE99@BELLsouTH.N ET
NC SEPT, or
AND NATUrS
MOORESVS„.
EIIMRON ENT
RESOURCES
,,IONAL OFFICE
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USGS MAP
LINCOLNTCN EAST QUADRANGLE
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SCALE: 9 "-2000'