WQ0042691_Application (FTSE)_20210719

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Department of Environmental Quality
DWR Division of Water Resources
I5A NCAC 02T .0300 — FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 04-I6 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: 0611 - (to be completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
I. Applicant's name: TOWN OF PRINCETON (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership
❑ Federal ❑ S(ate/Count) ® Municipal
3. Signature authority's name: MARLA ASHWORTH per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
4. Applicant's mailing address: PO BOX 67
City: PRINCETON State: NC Zip: 27569-
5. Applicant's contact information:
❑ Privately Owned Public Utility
❑ Other
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: [e-mail]
II. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Project name: PINECROFT
2. Application/Project status: ® Proposed (New Permit) ❑ Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ00_- and issued date:
if new construction but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQ00
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3. County where project is located: JOHNSTON 3� 21' yr`+� 1$ M' Z/ "'k) )
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.462416' Longitude:-78,155869'
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 265213-13-6312 `
(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer) dNlfel-' iA(C 2 �
L III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
I. Professional Engineer: ATHAN M. PARKER, P.E. License Number: P-1532
Firm: AMP'D ENGINEERING, PLLC
CMailing address: PO BOX 4580
City: EMERALD ISLE Slate: NC Zip: 28594-
L Phone number: (9l ) 795-9594 Email Address: [e-mail]
L IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
I. Facility Name: PRINCETON WWTPPermit Number: MC0026662 k*
Owner Name: TOWN OF PRINCETON 1 WDept of Environmental Quality
LV. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION (if different than WWTF): JUL 13 K231
1. Permit Number(s): W Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Size: 8 inch
System Wide Collection System Permit Numbers] (if applicable): WQCS00237 �ialugh Regional Office
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Owner Name(s): TOWN OF PRINCETON
LFORM: FTA 04-16
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®NIA
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's_ Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®NIA
3, if the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association, has an Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑No ®NIA
4. Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply)-
0 Residential Owned ❑ Retail (stores, centers, malls) ❑ Car Wash
❑ Residential Leased ❑ Retail with food preparation/service ❑ Hotel and/or Motels
❑ School / preschool / day care ❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities ❑ Swimming Pool /Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities ❑ Church ❑ Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
❑ Businesses I offices I factories ❑ Nursing Home ❑ Other (Explain in Attachment)
5. Nature of wastewater: 100/0 % Domestic/Commercial 0 % Commercial
0 % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
1Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes ® No
6. Has a flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .0l 14(f)? ❑ Yes ® No
➢ If yes, provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(f})
Daily Design Flow a,n
No. of Units
Flow
SINGLE FAMILY HOME
480 gal/DAY
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22,080 GPD
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GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
gall
GPD
Total
22,080 GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(b), (A (e)(1) and (e)(2) for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e., minimum flow per
dwelling, proposed unknown non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas,
and residential property located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined
in G.S. 42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01 141 shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 22,080 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T .01 14)
➢ Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Pump Station or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number:
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
❑ Other (Explain);
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GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Material
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1,442
C900
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DUCTILE IRON
➢ Section 11 & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains infonmation related to design criteria
➢ Section 111 contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirement is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
COMPLETE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: _ Longitude: -
3. Design flow of the pump station: _ millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
4. Operational point(s) of the pump(s): gallons per minute at feel total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
6. Power reliability in accordmce with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1
❑ Standby power source or pump with automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(13):
L➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility
L Or if the pump station has an average daily Flow less than 15,000 gallons per day:
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick connection receptacle and telemetry 15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(C)
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❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(C):
L ➢ It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant (draft agreement)
and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
L capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
in the case of a multiple station power outage.
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IX, SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B .0200 & 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f)):
1. Does the project comply with all separations found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(r) &
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305M contains minimum senarations that shall be -provided for sewer systems:
® Yes ❑ No
Setback Parameter*
Se aration Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below vertical
24 inches
Water mains vertical -water over sewer including in benched trenches
18 inches
Water mains horizontal
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines (vertical - reclaimed over sewer)
18 inches
Reclaimed water lines (horizontal - reclaimed over sewer)
2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-1 waters of Class i or
Class it impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water
100 feet
"Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
hi gh water (or tide elevation) and wetlands (see item IX.2)
50 feet
*Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches
10 feet
Any building foundation
5 feet
Any basement
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feet
Final earth grade vertical _ _
36 inches
➢ 15A NCAC 02T.0305,,p_) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(fi} cannot be achieved.
➢ "Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(.) or (g). see Section X of this application
2. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? (50 feet of separation) ❑ Yes ❑ No ® NIA
➢ See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be meet
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction
➢ As built documents should reference the location of areas effected
3. Does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® NIA
➢ This would include Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 28.0202
4. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide or ❑ Yes ® No
individual permits or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
L➢ information can be obtained from the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
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5. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0I05(c)(6} (additional permits/certifications)? ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications are being prepared, have
been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion and
sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
6. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high priority?"
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402, "high priority sewer" means "any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters, siphon, or sewer
positioned parallel to streambanks that is subject to erasion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
➢ If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and inspections
documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permitee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T, the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria latest version} as applicable?
® Yes ❑ No
If No, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application (VADC 10-14) and supporting documents for
review. Approval of the request is required prior to submittal of the Fast Track Application and supporting documents.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
ATHAN M . PARKER, PE attest that this application for
(Professional Engineer's name from App}ication item I11.1.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans, specifications,
engineering calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best
of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this
submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seat signifies that i have reviewed this material and
have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
Marla Ashworth attest that this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Applicationi item 1.3.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. i understand that if all required parts of
this application are not completed acid that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomp.ete. i understand that any discharge of wastewater from this non -
discharge system to surface waters or the land wil I result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil penalties,
injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition
of this permit be violated. i also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if
all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as
incomplete.
NOTE — in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Marla Digitally signed by Marla
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Ashworth 16.`�38-0°�' Date: 7/7/2021
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DWR
Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10 18)
Entity Requesting Allocation: J&N DEVEDRERS, LLC
Project Name for which flow is being requested: PTNECR'_FT
More than one FTSF may be required for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all pump
stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
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Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: PRrNC=T N WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NCOW 6662
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
.275
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP
0
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow
.2794
f. Total flow for this specific request
.02208
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
.3019E
h. Percent of permitted flow used
109.6%
II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point
and the WWTP:
(A) (B)
(C) (D)=(B+C)
(E)=(A-D)
Design
Obligated,
Pump Pump Average Approx.
Not Yet Total Current
Station Station Firm Daily Flow" Current
Tributary Flow Plus
(Name or Permit Ca.%ac.ity, * (Firm / pf), Avg. Daily
Daily Flow, Obligated
Available
Number) No. MGD MGD Flow, MGD
MGD Flow
Capacity` '
* The Firm Capacity (design flow) of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow
that can be achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor
(pf) not less than 2.5, per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
*** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located
between the project connection point and the WWTP where the Available Capacity is < 0.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer):
Downstream Permit Number:
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III. Certification Statement:
I Marla Ashworth certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of
the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned improvements
identified in the planning assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance
with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to
those items listed above in Sections I and 11 plus all attached planning assessment addendums for which I
am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving collection system or treatment
works has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new wastewater.
Marla worthlally ignedhyMarla
Ash
Date: 201
Ashworth
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Signing Official Signature
Town Administrator
Title of Signing Official
7/7/2021
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Civil Engineer- Consulting Engineer- Land Development
I. Purpose
This report was prepared for the sole purpose of complying with North Carolina
Administrative Code Subchapter 02T Section .0300 - Sewer Extensions. The
Town of Princeton was recently issued a sewer moratorium. The Town
responded to this moratorium and received notification that the staff at
Division of Water Resources would be willing to review a fast -track sewer
extension applcation for this proposed subdivision.
II. Description
Pinecroft is a proposed 46 lot residential subdivision located on Pearce Street,
Princeton, NC 27569. Pinecroft is located 0.15 miles North of E Third Street and
0.07 miles South of E Edwards Street.
The proposed subdivision will provide gravity sewer with individual sewer
services for wastewater disposal from the system owner, the Town of Princeton.
Lots in the subdivision rely on individual water services for water supply from the
system owner Town of Princeton.
The proposed overall sewer collection system will include the following primary
elements:
8" Sewer Main - 1,502 Linear Feet
Manholes - 11
Individual Sewer Services - 46
The proposed sewer collection system will connect to existing 8" sewer mains
L in various locations including near Basin # 1, the end of Mason Street, and the
intersections of Union Street and Lunch Street and Pineview Street and Lynch
Street. The existing manhole at the end of Mason Street is proposed to be
L cored to make a connection. All other connect ons are proposed to be "dog
house" manholes. All are a part of the Town of Princeton sewer system.
No other sewer collection systems are related to or impacted by this project.
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Civil Engineer- Consulting Engineer - :! and Deve-opment
Ili. Application
Town of Princeton
503 Doctor Donnie H. Jones, Jr. Blvd. W
Princeton, NC 27569
Office: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
IV. Service Area
The proposed sewer collection system will serve a residential subdivision and is
not intended to serve adjacent properties. The distribution system is sized as to
provide adequate capacity to all lots within the subdivision. The proposed
facilities are designed with the intention of a 50-year service life.
V. Alternatives
The only alternatives to connection to the Town of Princeton sewer system and
construction of a sewer collection system are as follows:
Private Septic Systems - Construction of individual private septic systems on
each of the 46 lots to provide wastewater disposal. Town of Princeton
Ordinance requires new subdivision to have larger lots when septic :s used for
wastewater treatment. This alternative is therefore not feasible to meet the
owner's desires for the project.
VI. Financial Consideration
The project will be financed by the Developer and dedicated to Town of
Princeton upon complet'on.
The project is not eligible for financ'al assistance from the state.
VII. Sewer Demands
North Carolina Administrative Code Subchapter 02T Section .0114 -
Wastewater Design Flow Rates says for dwelling units the flow rate shall be 120
gallons/day/bedroom with a minimum dwelling flow rate of 240 gallons/day.
Instantaneous demand can be calculated by multiplying the average daily
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demand by a peak factor of 2.5. Average do'-ly demand may be computed
[ as follows:
[ Bedrooms per Dwelling Unit = 4 (480 gallons/day/unit)
Average Daily Demand = 46 lots x 480 gallons/day
= 22,080 galions/day (15.33 gpm)
Instantaneous Demand = Average Demand x Peak Factor
T� = 22,080 gallons/day x 2.5 (max daily factor)
l = 55,200 gallons/day (38.33 gpm)
Vill. Infrastructure Improvements
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This project will not requ,re that any infrastructure improvements be made to
the Princeton WWTP.
IX. Construction Schedule
The project, as planned, is scheduled to begin construction September 1, 2021
pending all permits. The project is anticipated to be completed by February 1,
2021 pending inclement weather and any other unforeseen circumstances which
may cause delays.
X. Conclusion
Connection to the Town of Princeton wastewater collection system is the only
feasible alternative avai'able for this project. The wastewater system and
L WWTP capacity is adequate to meet the anticipated sewer demand of the
project.
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Town of
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Mayor
Donald Rains Est 1873
Mayor Pro Tem
Walter Martin, Jr. 503 Doctor Donnie H. Jones Jr. Blvd., West
Commissioners PO Box 67
Mike Rose Princeton, North Carolina 27569
Scottie Brown
Broderick Robinson
June 15, 2021
Phone: [phone] * Fax: [phone]
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
Sydney Carpenter JULT J 2U 1
Compliance & Expedited Permitting I -nit
NCDEQ DWR
512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh Regional Office
Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: Response to Notice of Sewer Line Moratorium
NPDES Permit NC0026662
Town of Princeton Princeton WWTP
Johnston County
Dear Ms. Carpenter,
Town Administrator
Marla Ashworth
Town Clerk
April Williamson
Chief of Police
Tyrone Sutton
We appreciate you and Mr. Hennessy taking time to discuss the recent moratorium letter with us
last week. As discussed in our meeting, we are following up with a formal letter documenting the
history of actions and efforts the Town had undertaken concerning its wastewater collection
system and wastewater treatment facility. This letter also details the current efforts that were
underway prior to receiving the moratorium letter.
Starting in the early 1990's, , the Town began investing in rehabilitating both our wastewater
collection system and wastewater treatment facility. A significant portion of the Town's
wastewater collection system was slip -lined with HDPE pipe to remedy inflow and infiltration
(I&1) sources. The Town has completed several wastewater collection system expansion projects
and continued periodic smoke testing to identify necessary repairs for any additional encountered
inflow sources within the collection system. The Town's wastewater treatment facility has
experienced major upgrades including the replacement of antiquated boat clarifiers with typical
oxidation ditches, the installation of modern circular activated sludge clarifiers, and the
installation of a new ultraviolet disinfection unit.
Current Capital Projects

Beginning in 2017, the Town sought funding for a Iarger rehabilitation project that will include
the following scope items:
1. Pipe bursting/slip-lining approximately 3,200 feet of 8", 10" and 12" sewer
2. Rehabilitation/lining of ten manholes
3. Replacing four manholes
4. Replacing 15 sewer services/cleanouts
5. Wastewater treatment facility headwork modifications
a. Converting manual bar screen to automatic
b. Replacing existing automatic grit removal with updated new equipment
Construction is expected to begin on the above this summer (2021).
Ongoing I&I Removal Efforts
Currently, with the arrival of dry weather, the Town has begun systematic smoke testing of the
gravity collection system to identity sources of I&I for immediate repair. This effort will be
based upon flow quadrants with the initial focus concentrated on the two quadrants with higher
known I&I based on flow data observed by Town staff.
Recently, the Town identified a major source of inflow in March 2021 during a routine flushing
of a plugged sewer main on South Pine Street. When unplugging this sewer main, a large split
approximately five foot long by one inch wide was discovered (see picture below). Upon
discovery, Town staff immediately repaired the split line.
This sewer line was directly underneath a roadside ditch that frequently floods following even
small storm events less than 0.5 inches of precipitation. Stormwater will pool more than a foot
deep for several hours at this location. Following a major storm event in 2019 (5 inches in less
than 30 minutes), this area experienced significant flooding and the Town engaged its consulting
engineer, Draper Aden Associates, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to
begin identifying and implementing necessary drainage improvements in the area. As a result of
the study, a larger drainage project has begun that will include upsizing culverts and
rehabilitating open drainage ditches in this area.
An analysis of flow data from the wastewater treatment facility following this repair is depicted
in the attached plot. The plot presents rainfall (right axis) and wastewater treatment facility flows
(left axis) from January 1, 2021, through June 4, 2021. Following the repair on March 20, 2021,
the impact of rainfall events on the wastewater treatment facility flow has significantly reduced.

Progressive Efforts toward Supporting Growth and WWTP Expansion
As anyone who follows the local news of central North Carolina has heard, it is understood that
growth surrounding Raleigh, and specifically within Johnston County, has been exploding over
recent decades. Over the last several years, this growth has been more in the western side of
Johnston County, but has been moving east toward the Town of Princeton. Both Town staff and
the Town Board have been very proactive in the management of our utility systems. Noting
recent growth, the Town began to analyze growth patterns late last year to understand future
needs.
Additionally, 2020 was one of the wettest years on record which resulted in a very noticeable
impact from I&I on wastewater treatment facility flows. The Town experienced several record
setting rain events and extreme flash flooding in parts of Town because of those events.
Recognizing the impacts of the impending growth and the elevated wastewater flows, The Town
met with USDA Rural Development (RD) in April 2021 to discuss avenues for funding
necessary improvements to the Town's wastewater collection system, including I&I removal,
and expansion of the wastewater treatment facility. The Town began pursuit of a SEARCH Grant
with USDA RD and entered into an agreement with Draper Aden Associates on June 7, 2021, to
begin work on the required Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Report for the
wastewater treatment facility expansion project funding application. Also, the Town is scheduled
to participate in a regional sewer merger study discussion with the towns of Kenly, Pine Level,
Selma, and Micro on June 29, 2021.
Immediate Capacity Needs and Community Partners
After years of seeing very little growth and investment within the Town, Princeton was the
recipient of an EPA Brownfields grant in 2015. The Brownfields Program allowed the Town to
empower stakeholders to work together to assess potential brownfield properties within the
Town. The Town has experienced revitalization and new development since that time. Over the
last several years, the Town has become a vibrant and exciting community to live and be a part
of. This is in part due to some key local partners. Once such partner, J and N Developers, is
owned and operated by several local residents that have chosen to reinvest in our community.
Over the last several years, they have chosen to be part of the following projects within the Town
that have been a huge part the regrowth and excitement:
I. Rehabilitation of four existing homes for rental/resale
2. Construction of 12 new residential infill units
3. Renovation of the old vacant textile mill for use as their business headquarters and
warehouse space
4. Acquired six to eight additional vacant lots for future residential development
5. Currently in final stages of approval for the development of Pinecroft Subdivision (46
residential lots) internal to Town
The last project listed above is of huge importance to the Town of Princeton at this time! J and N
Developers has been working tirelessly with the Town to gain plan approval for the Pinecroft
Subdivision over the last two years and submitted final plans and applications, included a fast -
track sewer application, literally two days prior to the moratorium letter being received by the
Town! The Town would like to respectfully request NCDEQ to entertain granting a waiver for
this project while the Town continues its efforts toward I&I removal and wastewater treatment

facility expansion plan approval and construction. This project is key to the Town's tax base, an
employer for a larger business in the Town, and an overall improvement to the culture and status
of life.
Conclusion
As you can see by the efforts put forth by the Town of Princeton in years past and current on-
going efforts, we take this issue seriously. We are dedicated to abiding by the laws of the state
and making sure the Town is a good environmental steward. We look forward to further
conversations on this matter and working with you toward a solution.
Please feel free to reach out by phone or email to discuss further.
Sincerely,
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Marla H. Ashworth
Town Administrator
Attachments
cc: Don Rains, Mayor
C. Tyrus Clayton, Jr., PE, Draper Aden Associates
Steve Gandy, PE, PhD, Draper Aden Associates

NC Dept of Environmental Quality
"' 19 2021
Raleigh Regional Office
TO: DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
1628 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699
Civil Engineer — Consulting Engineer — Land Development
PO Box 4580
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
[phone]
[e-mail]
Firm License Number P-1532
DATE: 14-Jun-21
REF: PINECROFT
JOHNSTON COUNTY
FAST TRACK SEWER APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
PACKAGE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE FAST TRACK SEWER APPLICATION SUBMITTAL, ONE (1) TOWN OF PRINCETON
MORATORIUM RESPONSE LETTER, ONE (1) CHECK NO 6832 FOR $480 FOR SEWER APPLICATION FEE
DELIVERY VIA: UPS DELIVERY
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
❑ For Approval ❑ As requested ❑ For Review and Comment
❑ For Your Use ❑ For Bids Due
❑ Other
COMMENTS:
Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks,
Amanda Ervin, Administrative Assistant
Copies To: Stacy Johnson, Owner
And Town of Princeton
(if enclosures are not as noted above, please contact us)
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT - CIVIL CONSULTANT - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - WATER,
STORMWATER & SEWER SYSTEM DESIGN