WQ0038039_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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Pat McCrory
Governor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
November 19, 2015
Joseph C. Wilson, PE -- Chief Engineer
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
WOROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. WQ0038039
Charlotte Water
Courtyards at Nantz Road Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS) Mains
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Wilson
In accordance with your application received September 17, 2015, and additional information received
on November 18, 2015 we are forwarding herewith Permit No, WQ0038039, dated November 19, 2015,
to Charlotte Water (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification of the subject
wastewater collection system 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rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and
supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference,
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Cond
on
4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee 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 30days 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,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Charlotte Water
Permit No. VVQO038839
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact MichaelLeggett a1(919)8O7-
G313mrvia e-mail atnnicbaei|[e-mail]
Sincerely,
for S.Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
bvDeborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
CC' Wesley Smith,PE—EMH&T ([e-mail])
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Water Resources Central Files: VVQ0U38O39
PFRCS(electronic copy)
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Environmental
Quality
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the
Charlotte Water
for the construction and operation of approximately 2,700 linear feet of 2-inch low pressure sewer,
approximately 225 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure sewer as part of the Courtyards at Nantz Road LPSS
project, and the discharge of 13,870 gallons per day (gpd) of domestic wastewater into Charlotte Water's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 17, 2015, and additional
information received on November 18, 2015 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.
Individual simplex pumps and service laterals are permitted under Permit No. WQ0038145
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0038039
Permit Issued: November 19, 2015
Treatment Facility: McDowell Creek WWTF (NC0036227)
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SUPPLEMENT __-.._.-. TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Pe[O0itt2e is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate uP_gncertification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
Permitting ofthis project doesnotconstitmteanacccptanceofanypaMoftheprojec\thatdoesvotmeet
15A N[AC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1.996 as
applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Purnp Stations and
Force Mains adopted June 1,28QQasapplicable, 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.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions identified below.
1. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. in the event there /s a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Penniitee, a formal permit request
shall besubmitted tothe Division accompanied by docunnentatinnfrom the parties involved, and
other supporting materials asmay beappropriate. The approval o[this request shall beconsidered
omits merits and may ormay not beapproved. [I5ANCACO2T.0104;Gl143'2152/d3>]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the condition: of this permit; 15A NC4C JT; the Division's Gravity Sewer K4inimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [I54NCACO2T.0110]
S. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and VOlUrTle of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [25AN[A[02T.01I0]
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated atall times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual systern-wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T.0403 and WQCSOOOO1.
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The Penwittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number (7O4)6G3-1699,assoon aspossible, but ionncase more than 24
hours, following the occurrence orfirst knowledge nf the occurrence mfeither nfthe following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage nrbreakage, etc.;or
h. Any SSOand/or spill over 1,00]gallons; or
c. Any 3SUand/or spill, regardless nfvolume, that reaches surface water
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Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part 1 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five 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. Part 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)1
6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required supporting
documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is
fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any wastewater flow made
tributary to the wastewater collection system extension 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.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force
mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on
the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are
marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,
separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification
in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in
non-compliance with this permit (including pipe length increases of 10% or greater, increased flow,
pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of
connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to
the Minimum Design -Criteria will be reviewed on -a -case -by -case basis and each on its own merit.
Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during
the permitting process prior to construction. After -construction requests are discouraged by the
Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification &
activation. [15A NCAC 02T.01161
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until
corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated
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onacae-by-rasebasis, Reou|otionofsuch request shaUheevident prior tncompleting and submitting
the construction certification. [15ANCACO2T.U1OS(n)]
Q. Ampy ofthe construction record drawings shall bemaintained nmfile by thePemittee for the life of
lO. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T;the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Penmittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143'215.6Atboougb §143'215.6 .
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North
Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer (othe licensing board. [15ANDlCO2T.0I04;15AN[AI02T
11. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform skivbctorUy, 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 facilities.
[15AN[AC82T.0108(b)]
I2.The issuance ofthis permit shall not exempt the Penmittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or Local
government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required by the
Division orany other Federal, State, ofLocal government agencies. [G.S.I43'215.1(b)]
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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permit No: WQ0038039
Project: Courtyards at Nantz Road Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS) Mains
Issue Date: November 19, 2015
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation, which includes:
• One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains) of
the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital _
media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after
construction information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc. -
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection system
permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, D full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the'observationof the following construction: construction and operation of approximately
2,700 linear feet of 2-inch low pressure sewer, approximately 225 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure sewer as part of
the Courtyards at Nantz Road LPSS project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting
documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved. i certify that the construction of the above
referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and
specifications.
- North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Send the Completed Form & Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
NCDEQ/DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH — PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699