NC0025321_ATC - Sludge Holding Tank_20210914

September 14, 2021

Rob Hites
Town Manager
Town of Waynesville
16 South Main Street
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 025321A03
Town of Waynesville
Waynesville WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0025321
Dear Mr. Hites:

A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received July 29, 2021, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division). With additional information received on September 13,
2021, final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing
6 MGD Waynesville WWTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Pigeon River in the
French Broad River Basin.

This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:

Conversion of the existing anaerobic digester to a 528,871-gallon aerated sludge storage
tank; installation of a membrane tube diffused aeration system, one (1) 2,121 SCFM rotary
lobe blower, and all necessary piping and controls; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit
Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.

This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0025321 issued effective March 1, 2017, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0025321.

It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.

Rob Hites, Town Manager
September 14, 2021
Page 2 of 3

The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.

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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.

The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on-site inspection
can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office
hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

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 the NPDES Permit and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting – NPDES, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.

Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.

The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.

A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be main tained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.

During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.

You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina
Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor’s
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.

Rob Hites, Town Manager
September 14, 2021
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Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.

The issuance of this ATC 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.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Min Xiao, PE at
telephone number [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

for S. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources

by Min Xiao, PE
NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit

With Engineer’s Certificate attached:
cc: NPDES Files

ecopy: Nelson Heringer, PE
McGill Associates, P.A.
Email: [e-mail]
DWR Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs

Without Engineer’s Certificate attached:
cc: Haywood County Health

Town of Waynesville
Waynesville WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 025321A03
Issued September 14, 2021
NPDES Permit No. NC0025321

Engineer's Certification

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 modifications and improvements to the Waynesville Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Haywood County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due
care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:

Conversion of the existing anaerobic digester to a 528,871-gallon aerated sludge
storage tank; installation of a membrane tube diffused aeration system, one (1)
2,121 SCFM rotary lobe blower, and all necessary piping and controls; in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to the
Department of Environmental Quality.

I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.

Signature Registration No.____________________

Date__________________

Mail this Certification to: Attn: Min Xiao, PE
NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617