WQ0021860_Regional Office Historical File_20171231 (2)

Michael F. Easley, Governor
� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Caroli�efu bvio'�n'i%1jQ�nd Natural Resources
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November 7, 2002
Mr. Barry Shearin, P. E., Chief Engineer
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
NOV 1 5 2002
!P/ATE QUALITY SECTION
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021860
15830 Pineknoll Lane
CMU Project No. 379-00-641
Pressure Sewer Extension
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Shearin:
In accordance with your permit application received September 23, 2002, and subsequent additional
information received October 28, 2002 and November 4, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0021860 dated November 7, 2002, to Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities 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rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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
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.
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.
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need ad
information concerning this matter, please contact Bennie Goetze, Jr., P. E.,..at [phone] extension 375
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Sincerely
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.
cc: Mecklenburg County Health Department
Mecklenburg Department of Environmental Protection
Mooresville Regional -Office, Water Quality Section (Permit NCOO 277)
Mr. Mark Kettlewell, P. E., Armstrong Glen, P. C.
Water Quality Central Files
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pPr 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 15, 8 - 11 GPM pump stations with
simplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms and approximately 978 linear feet of 2-inch pressure
sewer, to serve 15830 Pineknoll Lane, and the discharge of 2,850 GPD of collected wastewater into the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 23, 2002, 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_
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 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.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at aII 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 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 prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
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d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i
per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at leant o
week. This requirement does not apply to pump stations serving a single building associated wi
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 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification and a copy
of the construction record drawings shall be received from a North Carolina-Iicensed 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.
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.
10. 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 I5A
NCAC 2H .0500.
11. The Permittee shall provide for the STEP system the following items:
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ump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in any centralized
dump station serving more than one building.
b. A minimum of 21 galIons of 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.
c. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
d. A screened vent for the wet well.
e. FiIlets located in the wet well(s) at the intersection of the flooring and side walls.
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 Iocated below the 100-year flood elevation.
i. 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 II
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, Iake 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
(1) Interceptor drains 5 feet
(1) Ground water lowering and surface drainage ditches 10 feet
(xi) Any swimming pool 10 feet
(xii) Ferrous sewer pipe with joints equivalent to water main standards, shall be used where these
minimum separations cannot be maintained. The minimum separation shall however not be less
than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public water supply well;
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. The septic tank shall be inspected annually for solids content and pumped out as needed. Documentation for
inspection and pumping must be maintained for a minimum of three years.
14. NoncompIiance 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 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.
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.
15. This permit shall become revocable unless the agreement between the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities and
the Charlotte -Mecklenburg for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
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16. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with the telephone number of the own
of the pressure sewer system and instructions to call the number in the event of high water alarm acliva
I7. A variance is granted for the use of SDR 13.5 pipe for the portion of the line along Pineknoll Lane due to the
lack of availability of DIP in the 2-inch diameter and there are multiple well radii overlap with no alternative
location for the force main. This line shall be tested to water main standards with no leakage.
Permit issued this the 7th day of November, 2002
NORTH $ AROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0021860
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WQ0021860
ber 7, 2002
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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
The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1) copy of
the Record Drawings (i.e., as -constructed 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 26, 2007
Burry Shearin, PE, Chief Engineer
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
SUBJECT: 15830 Pinknoll Lane(CMIJ Project No.379-00-641)
Permit No. WQ0021864
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Final Engineering Certification Acknowledgement
Dear Permitfee:
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, the Division received a final engineering certification for the subject project on
6/26/2007, Enclosed is a copy of the certification page for your records. A full review of the certification
materials may or may not be conducted. It is assumedthat receipt of this certification indicates compliance
with all regulations, design criteria and the permit. However, if a full technical review is conducted, you will be
notified of any items of non-compliance. Note that the Division does not acknowledge partial certifications
by letter„ It is the Permittee's responsibility to track all submissions and receipt of partial certifications to the
Division.
Please be reminded that the Permitfee is responsible for keeping a copy of the final record drawings for the
life of the project, If you have not received such copy from your consultant, please contact them
immediately to obtain a copy.
Lastly, you are receiving this letter because the Division has you listed as the responsible party. If this permitted
system is no longer owned by you or your company, please complete Form PNOCF-S as this permit is not
automatically transferable. Form PNOCF-S can be downloaded from htto://h2©.enr.state.nc.us/peres from
the Collection Systems Applications page.
If you have any questions concerning this document or the completion of Form PNOCF-S (if necessary),
please contact me at the letterhead address or via E-mail at tom.ascenz©@ncmail.net.
Thomas Ascenzo
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
Cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section (at documents)
Mark Kettlewell, PE, Armstrong Glen (no enclosures)
9741-F Southern Pine Blvd , Charlotte, NC 28273
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files (certification page only)
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it LVo. WQ0021860
ovember 20, 2006
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
North Caroi<ina, having be.e
I' JUN 2 t) 2007 t L J
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, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction -of-_
2,263 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the con ruction such th : he construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and int- t .f this peg: Ned 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 -constructed 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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