WQ0034354_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 22, 2009
Mr. Randy Putnam, Maintenance Director
Lincoln County Schools
PO Box 400
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Subject: Permit No. WQ0034354
Wastewater Treatment System
Modifications
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Putnam,
In accordance with your complete application received on September 22, 2009, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034354 dated September 22, 2009, to Lincoln County Schools 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be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and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 fetter 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 2T .0403 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 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.
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,ricwaterqualitv.orq
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Mr. Putnam
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September 22.2OO8
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes ofNorth Carolina Bm
arnended, and other applicable Lmvvs' Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted for the
construction and operation of approximately 80 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer and the discharge of
7,500 gallons per day of domestic wastewater in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T- the Division's Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12. 1896.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 @pGr-tOfthis permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Lincoln Couty
Schools VVWTP (NP[}ES No, NCO041246) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream,
Assessing subsequent impacts to the downstream collection system and treatment
facility is the complete responsibility of the Lincoln County Schools. Lincoln County Schools
must utilize whatever tracking tools necessary for planning additions of sewer flow in order to
maintain compliance with the WVVTP permitted limits and the collection system permit.
|fany perts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are un000eptable, you have the
right to request an Bd1udicadory 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 8tatutes, and filed with the Office ofAdministrative Hearings, 6714Mai| Service
Center, R8|eigh, NC27B98'6714. Unless such demands are rnade, this permit shall be final and
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
O03'189B�
Sincerely,
brCo|een H. Sullins
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Surface Water Protection Central Files

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 (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.

4. 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. 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.
9In 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.
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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 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 22nd day of September, 2009.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0034354

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0034354
September 22, 2009
Owner/WQCS/WWTP PE
Randy Putnam Charles Froneberger
Lincoln County Schools WK Dickson
PO Box 400 616 Colonnade Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28093 Charlottel, NC 28205
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
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been
authorized to observe (❑ periodically, 11 weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of Wastewater Treatment System
Modifications, a 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 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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❑ Residential Subdivision
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Restaurant
❑ Office
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0 Retail (Stores, shopping centers)
❑ Institution
Hospital
0 Church
❑ Nursing Horne
0 Other (specify):
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©wnerlPermittee:
1a. Lincoln County Schools
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility,. e
lb, Randy A, Putnam, Maintenance Director
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2T .0106 (b)for authorized signing officials"}
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is.
❑ Individual ❑ Federal ❑ Municipality El State/Counly ❑ Private Partnership 0 Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
ld, P.OW Box400
friaihing Address
1f. North Carolina
State
704 -736 - 4200
Telephone
704 736 - 4244
Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. _ Wastewater Treatment System Modifications
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3. Contact Person:
3a, Charles R. Froneberger, PE, WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b 704-3334 - 5348 3c. bfroneber er vaxkdickson.corn
Phone Number E-mail
1. Project is 0 New [ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.: NPDES Permit # NC 0041246
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Lincolnton
City
1g, 28092
Zip Code
1j. p rputnam cLCSNC,org
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2 Owneris ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Private (go to item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities o
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e, store, church, single office„ etc.) or
❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to item B(2b))
d by a (must choose one
❑ Public Utility (Instruction C)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction D)
_ Lincoln Cou y Schools
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WbTF) Treating
'UWastewater From This Project
4a, West Lincoln County High School Wastewater Treatment Plant
Modifications 4b. NC0041246
Name of �1����.._ _.�.
F WWWTF Permit No.
5a. Lincoln Count Schools 5b. 6"t Gravity 5c. N/A -- Privaterving high school
Owner of Downstream SewerReceivingSewer Size'❑ Force Main Permit # of Downstream Sewer (Instruction E)
100 % Domestic/Commercial
Industrial (attach
description,)
(RO: contact your Regional Office
Pretreatment staff)
% Other (specify).
7, Volume of wastewater to be allocated or perry iited for this particular project 7500 gallons per day
*Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations (wl HS reallocated to 9000 gpd = 16,500 total)
i. if the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
El Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
❑ 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 flow 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).
A "per student flow reduction" request was approved by Ms, Coleen H. Sullins on March 12, 2009 reducing the per
student flow projection from 15 gpolstudent to 7.5 gpdistudent based upon actual water consumption records.
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10, Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
6
Length (feet)
80
New Gravity or Additional
Force Main
Gravity
Summary of Pump Stations w/ associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary) N/A
D Pump Station Location ID N/A (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
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1— Design Flow Power Reliability Option
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a GPM @TDH 2 - portable generator wIMTS
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QPump Station Location ID
2 Design Flow Power Reliability Option
IX Operational Point
(MGD) GPM @TDH 1 - permanent generator MATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
Q 2 - portable generator wIMTS
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Force Main Size Force
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in Length
(self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
Pump Station Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
Design Flow Power Reliability Option
(MGD) Operational Point 1 - permanent generator wWATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
GPM @TDH 2 - portable generator w/MTS
12, Will the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer tines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility?
EJ Yes No If Yes, permit number of 2nd treatment facility
(RO -- if "yes' to 8,12 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 © 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
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14. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for appr
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or the system or project to be served?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No El N/A (Less than 1 acre disturbed)
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No GE N/A
15. Does this project include any high priority lines, [see 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2)1 involve aerial lines, siphons, or interference
manholes)? These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six months No,
Check if Yes: ❑ and provide details
Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name)
w,ei a row attest that this application for West Lincoln County High School Wastewater
Treatment lint- Sewer Line Modification 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, 00©0 as well as civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation.
Date
ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THIS
APPLICATION. THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY
Cl) TO OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS. ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T 0305
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2, Profes .i 'ral En
Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name)
Charles R. Fr ebergerP.E, ° , attest that this .application for West Lincoln County High choot Wastewater
Treatment Plant— ewer Line Modification 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. I 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 other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package, 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 rnisdenteanor which may inclr.rde a fine not to exceed $10, ©00 as well as civil
2a. Charles R. Froneberg_er
Professional Engineer Name
2b, WKDickson
Engineering Firm
2c, 616 Colonnade Drive
Mailing Address 2d. Charlotte
City.
2g. 704 334 - 5348 2h, 704 334 - 0078
Telephone Facsimile
2e. NC 2f, 28205
State Zip
2i. btroneber
E-mail
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NC PE Seal, Signature 5 Date
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WEST LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
FOR LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
EXTRACT OF CHERRYVILLE QUADRANGLE
NORTH CAROLINA
7.5 MINUTE SERIES
SCALE 1 "= 1600'

Central Files: APS SWP
09/22/09
Permit Number WQ0034354 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
7500
Facility
Facility Name
Wastewater Treatment System Modifications
Location Address
Owner
MajorlMinor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Lincoln
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Lincoln County Schools
Dates/Events
Orig Issue App Received Draft initiated
09/22/09 09/22/09
Scheduled
Issuance
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Thomas C. Seagle Ili
353 N Generals Blvd
Lincointon
NC 28093
Public Notice Issue Effective
09/22/09 09/22/09
Regulated Activities Res uestedfReceived Events
School Additional information requested
Wastewater collection Additional information received
Outfall NULL
Expiration
Waterbody Name
Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin