WQ0010943_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr.,Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 4, 1999
Mr. Tom Patterson, Vice President
Autumn Park Associates, L. L. C.
717 N. Harwood #1200
Dallas, Texas 75201.
Dear Mr, Patterson:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0010943
Autumn Park Apartments
Sewer - Private
Wastewater Collection System
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your application received July 9, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0010943 dated October 4, 1999, to Autumn Park Associates, L. L. C for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0010943 issued June 22, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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 thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit
This request must be in the foul] of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1.50E of the 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 Danny Wiegand at (919)
733-5083 extension 358.
Sincere
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wood Partners
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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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
Autumn Park Associates, L. L. C.
• Mecklenburg County
FOR THE
continued operation of approximately 2,215 linear feet of 6-inch gravity sewer, approximately 2,584 linear feet of
8-inch gravity sewer, a 92-GPM pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, a
stand-by, onsite generator, and approximately 1,030 linear feet of 3-inch force main to serve 390 dwelling units in
Autumn Park Apartments, and the discharge of 0 GPD (no new tributary flow — 52,650 GPD previously allocated)
of collected domestic wastewater into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department's existing sewerage system,
pursuant to the application received July 9, 1999, and in conformity with the project plan, 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. WQ0010943
issued June 22, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility
Department's Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility 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 an application fee, 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. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum
of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
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V'Failure
to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
9. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the pump
station,
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main,
c. A screened vent for the wet well,
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls,
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet
cannot be maintained,
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
10. 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 as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
11. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to 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 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 (5)
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.
12. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility
Department and Autumn Park Associates, L. L. C. for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in
full force and effect.
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Permit issued this the 4f day of October, 1999.
NORTH CP OLINA ENWXROTM,NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0010943
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