NC0023868_Authorization to Construct_20211115

November 15, 2021

Hardin Watkins
City Manager
City of Burlington
PO Box 1358
Burlington, North Carolina 27216-1358

SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 023868A03
City of Burlington
East Burlington WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0023868

Dear Mr. Watkins:

A Permit Application package for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit was
received on October 22, 2021, by the Division of Water Resources (Division). Additional
information was received on November 5, 2021.

This Authorization to Construct Permit is issued based solely upon the North
Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer’s certification and the Applicant’s certification of
the ATC Permit Application package. The Division has waived the technical review of th e
plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation included in the
subject ATC Permit Application package. Note that the ATC Permit Application package
may be subject to a Division audit.

This ATC results in no increase in design or permitted capacity of the existing 12 MGD
East Burlington WWTP and is hereby issued for the construction of the following specific
modifications:

Installation of one (1) skid mounted belt press dewatering system consisting of one (1) 2-
meter belt filter press, one (1) 300 GPM sludge feed pump, one (1) in-line macerator, one
(1) boost mixing polymer make down system, and one (1) inclined screw conveyor; 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.
NC0023868 issued effective July 1, 2014, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater

Hardin Watkins, City Manager
November 15, 2021
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treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC0023868.

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.

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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 336-776-9800, 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 facilit y, 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 maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.

Hardin Watkins, City Manager
November 15, 2021
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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.

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].

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: Michael C. Heavener, PE
Email: [e-mail]
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs

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

City of Burlington
East Burlington WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 023868A03
Issued November 15, 2021
NPDES Permit No. NC0023868

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 East Burlington Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Alamance County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due
care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:

Installation of one (1) skid mounted belt press dewatering system consisting of
one (1) 2-meter belt filter press, one (1) 300 GPM sludge feed pump, one (1) in-
line macerator, one (1) boost mixing polymer make down system, and one (1)
inclined screw conveyor; 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