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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0025909_Authorization to Construct_19971211NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNING COVER SHEET fab• NC0025909 Rutherfordton WWTP NPDES Permit: Document Type: Permit Issuance Wasteload Allocation Authorization to Construct (AtC) Permit Modification Complete File -Historical Other Speculative Limits Instream Assessment (67b) Environmental Assessment (EA) Permit History Document Date: December 11, 1997 This document is printed on reuse paper - igore any content on the re'erse side talh ,411 rdaN MLN taw faah roos ea" eos raw State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director December 11, 1997 Ms. Karen Andrews Town of Ruterfordton 110 North Washington Street Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139 A*v:A �EHNF� Subject: Permit No. NC0025909 Authorization to Construct Rutherfordton WWTP Rutherford County Dear Ms. Andrews: A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 5, 1997 by the Division and final plans and specifications for the proposed wastewater treatment plant upgrade from 1.0 MGD to 3.0 MGD has been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby for the construction of the following units: • Mechanically cleaned bar screen and conveyor system, • Aerated grit and grease removal system, • 1.3 MGD influent flow equalization basin with three existing relocated 15 HP floating surface aerators, • Equalization basin splitter box, • 2.7 MGD aeration basin with five existing relocated 15 HP floating surface aerators and five 25 HP floating surface aerators, 2.3 MGD aeration basin with four existing relocated 15 HP floating surface aerators and five 25 HP floating surface aerators, • Clarifier splitter box, • Dual 75 foot circular clarifiers, • 441,000 gallon sludge digester with three 25 HP floating surface aerators, • Chlorination / dechlorination system including V-notch chlorinators and chlorine/sulfur detection and warning devices, • Chemical feed building, and • All necessary controls, piping and appurtenances with final discharge of treated wastewater into Cleghorn Creek where it joins Stonecutter Creek which is classified C waters in the Broad River Basin. The following special conditions apply to the issuance of this authorization to construct: • A sludge management plan must be prepared and reviewed prior to operation of the proposed treatment works. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Permit No. NC0025909 Authorization to Construct Rutherfordton WWTP Page 2 • It is the Divisions understanding that the proposed interlocking sheet piles between the equalization basin and aeration basin number 2 and between aeration basin number 1 and aeration basin number 2 will no longer be installed due to budget constraints. The Division has approved the plans and specifications with the understanding that floating curtains will be installed in place of the interlocking sheet piles. This authorization to construct is being issued with the understanding that as -built plans, for the installation of floating curtains, will be submitted for Division review upon completion. • The subject facility must perform groundwater monitoring in reference to the requirements stated below. The three existing monitoring wells (upgradient monitoring well P79w4 and downgradient monitoring wells P79w2 and P79w5) shall be sampled initially at the start-up of the expanded system and thereafter every April, August, and December for the following parameters: Chlorides - pH Water Level VOCs (December only) by method 6230D Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," 17th edition, 1989 - Ammonia Nitrogen - Total Coliforms Fecal Coliforms The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, then the Asheville Regional Office groundwater supervisor (telephone number 704-251-6208) must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses must be submitted simultaneously. The results of the sampling and analyses must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit, Post Office Box 29578, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0578 on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NC0025909 issued March 31, 1997, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0025909. 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 treatment or disposal facilities. Permit No. NC0025909 Authorization to Construct Rutherfordton WWTP Page 3 The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 251-6208, shall be notified at least forty- eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place 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, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the NPDES Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. 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 G. S. 143- 215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Jeff Myhra, telephone number (919) 733- 5083, extension 597. Preston Howard, Jr., cc: Central Files NPDES Unit (permit file) Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Mr. Jeff McCracken, McGill Associates, P.A. Post Office Box 2259 Asheville, North Carolina 28802