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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Barry Shearin, PE, Chief Engineer
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
Dear Mr. Shearin:
March 7, 2005
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
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Subject: Permit NL4dd01 0466 Modification
17605 John Connor Road
CMU Project No. 390-03-610
Peninsula Phase XIII
CMU Project No. 100-94-743
Pressure Sewer Extension
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your request for modification received November 22, 2004, and
subsequent additional information received February 28, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0010466 dated March 7, 2005, to Charlotte Mecklenberg Utilities for the
construction and continued operation of the subject wastewater collection extension. This
permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0010466 issued February 19, 1996, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. This modification is to add service to one residence on John Connor Road.
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.
Condition 13(c) (xii) describes the blanket variance given to Charlotte -Mecklenburg for use of
SDR 13.5 Class 315 pipe material in lieu of ferrous pipe in certain circumstances.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project
that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1,
2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on
acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in
the application. It shall be the 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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Mr. Barry Shearin
March 7, 2005
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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 1508 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.
Note that the Division has recently reorganized. All sewer related matters are now
handled through the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit under
the Point Source Branch EXCEPT FOR FAST -TRACK SEWER PERMITTING WHICH CONTINUES TO BE
ADMINISTERED THROUGH OUR REGIONAL OFFICES. The Unit is located on the 13th floor of the
Archdale building in downtown Raleigh. Please ensure the letterhead information is used for
all correspondence to ensure timely delivery.
One set of approved plans and specifications for the latest project is being forwarded
to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jon
Risgaard at [phone] extension 580.
Sincerely
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (700 N. Tryon St, Suite 205, Ch
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (Permit NC0036277)
WK Dickson & Co, Inc, (616 Colonnade Drive, Charlotte NC 28205)
Water Quality Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Mecklenburg County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of approximately 481 linear
feet of 2-inch pressure sewer to serve one residence along John Connor Road, with the discharge of 190
GPD of collected wastewater into the Charlotte -Mecklenburg existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received November 22, 2004, and subsequent additional information received by the
Division, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit. Homeowners along the permitted pressure sewer system will be
responsible for installing, owning, and maintaining the simplex pump stations connecting to the system.
The continued operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of approximately 1,734 linear
feet of 4 inch force main and approximately 148 linear feet of 2 inch force main to serve 15 lots in The
Peninsula Phase X111. With the discharge of 3750 gpd of collected domestic wastewater into Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Utilities existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January 5, 1995
and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed
and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void permit No, WQ0010466
issued February 19, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become revocable 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 is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
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3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for t
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 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. This requirement does not apply to pump stations serving a
single building associated with a properly permitted pressure sewer system.
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 § 143-215.1 C.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
McDowell Creek WWTP Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0036277) prior to being
discharged into the receiving stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division
of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main 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.
7. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, 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.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities.
9. 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.
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The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., local,
state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 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. The Permittee shall provide information about the proper operating head conditions applicable to
the homeowner's specific lot to the homeowner and the selected plumbing contractor for
connection to the system by way of an informational packet. Other pertinent information required
for the proper selection and installation of the pump station shall be provided to the plumbing
contractor. This information shall include the following minimum design criteria for the simplex pump
station:
a. A minimum storage capacity above the pump -on activation level to meet the greater of the
Permittee response time for service or the longest non -catastrophic power outage of the
previous three years for any simplex pump station serving a single family residence.
b. A screened vent for the wet well.
c. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and side walls.
d. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
e. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
f. Audible and visual high water alarms.
g. Anti -flotation for the pump station. Buoyancy calculations for fhe selected pump stations must
be completed prior to the release of the final design documents for installation to insure
flotation of the pump station will not occur in submerged conditions.
h. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of the
maintenance company that can address any problems and instructions to call the number in
the event of high water alarm activation.
12. The Permittee shall provide the following for the force main:
a. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
b. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three
feet cannot be maintained.
c. Adherence with the following minimum separations:
(i) Storm sewers (vertical) 12 inches
(ii) Water mains (vertical -water over sewer) 18 inches or (horizontal) 10 feet
(iii) In benched trenches (vertical) 18 inches
(iv) Any private or public water supply source, including any WS-I waters or Class I or Class ll
impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water 100 feet
(v) Waters classified WS (other than WS-I), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB [from normal high water
(or tide elevation)] 50 feet
(vi) Any other stream, lake or impoundment 10 feet
(vii) Any building foundation 5 feet
(viii) Any basement 10 feet
(ix) Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 10 feet
(x) Drainage systems
(I) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(II) Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet
(xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet
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(xii) Ferrous sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water main standards, shall be used
these minimum separations cannot be maintained. A variance has been granted by th
Division on April 13, 2000 (modified January 23, 2003) for the use of SDR 13.5 PVC pipe in
lieu of ductile iron pipe within the 25-ft to 100-ft radius of private wells for pipe sizes less
than 4 inches. In no case shall any sewer line be placed within 25-feet of a private well
or 50-feet of a public well.
13. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those that may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities.
14. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a water quality staff member at the Mooresville Regional
Office, telephone number 704-663-1699, 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 render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.
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.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this 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. Per Condition 1(2), 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.
16. The pressure sewer lines permitted herein shall be designated "high priority" until such time that the
contributing flow provides a velocity exceeding •2 feet per second. High priority lines must be
inspected once every six months and cleaned as necessary.
Permit WQ0010466 issued this the 7th day of March, 2005
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
„Ian W. Klimek, P. E., Director
-,7` Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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ermit No. WQ0010466
March 7, 2005
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial
Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
481 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer to serve one residence along John Connor Road, with the
discharge of 190 GPD
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 and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Registration No.
Date
Seal:
If modifications to the design (that affect the permit) are not on the record drawings, please indicate
them below or attach an additional sheet:
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one
(1) copy of the Record Drawings (Le., as-consfructed plans) of the permitted facilities. This project shall
not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the Record
Drawings have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the permitted facilities 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.
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. An overall final certification
is required with supporting documents even if multiple partial certifications and plans have been submitted.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PRETREATMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE & COLLECTION SYSTEMS UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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