WQ0016555_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (4)

and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T, Stevens, Director
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Douglas O. Bean
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28515.
Dear Mr, Bean:
0, 1999
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0016555
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility
Department
Nantz Road (SR 2148)
Pressure Sewer Extension
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your application received March 8, 1999 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0016555 dated. May 10, 1999, to Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the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.
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 150.B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 2761 1-7447. Unless such demands
are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you,
concerning this matter, please contact Ron Palumbo at [phone] extension
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T. Stevens
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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 Utility Department
Mecklenburg County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a pressure sewer collection system consisting of One -hundred -eight 40 GPM pump
stations with simplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and approximately 780 linear feet of 2-
inch pressure sewer, approximately 800 linear feet of 3-inch pressure sewer, and approximately 2,210 linear feet of
4-inch pressure sewer, and the discharge of 20,520 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Utility Department's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 8, 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 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 McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (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 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. 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.
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Upon completion of- construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, 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. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535,Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
8. 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.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and Iimitations 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.
10. 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.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station(s) and force main(s) the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any centralized
pump station serving more than one building.
b. At least 24 hours of storage capacity above the high water alarm activation level for any simplex pump
station serving a single building.
c. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
d. A screened vent for the wet well.
e. Fillets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and sidewalls.
f. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous material where three feet cannot
be maintained.
g. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
h. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
12. 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.
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone no. [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 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 Iine 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 orproposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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r14. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Permit.
Permit issued this the tenth day of May, 1999
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
71(e T. Stevens, Director
'vision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0016555
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rPermit No. WQ00I6555
May 10, 1999
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 the project,
Project Name Location and County
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
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