WQ0039045_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

J. Carl Wilson, P.E., Chief Engineer
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
Subject: Permit No. WQ0039045
Charlotte Water
Bankhead Road LPSS
Wastewater Collection Syste
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
August 2, 2017
xtension Permit
ROY COOPERGO Mtnar
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S. JAY MERMAN
Director
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In accordance with your application received February 13, 2017 and additional information received on
May 17, 2017 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0039045, dated August 2, 2017, to Charlotte
Water (Permittee) for the construction and operation urlon 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and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 foliowing, conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 1.1: The referenced single family residential units shall be served by individual simplex
grinder pump stations with audible and visual alarms, in conformance with the approved
plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. Prior to
operation, the Permittee or its representative shall inspect and verify that the
installation is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Condition 1.2: The Permittee shall provide homeowners with the low-pressure sewer customer
information package approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.2: 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
'Nothing Cornparr
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807.6300

Nm|oap Water
AmiMA 2, 2017
Permit No, WQ0039045
General Statute §143'215J6A through §]43-215.6[ construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North [aroUne-|icensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable,you have the right lo
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days 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, N[
37699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall befinal and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact [h����������at
[phone] or via e-mail at chri�,typ,fpqenbatip,�(@ncdenr.gov.
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for IJay Zimmenmam,P]S.
Director, Division ofWater Resources
byDeborah Gore Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
cc Marcus 1King, P'E.(electronic copy —Lnarcu�,.kj�gd,chadqtte.nc.us)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Water Resources Central Files: VVCK0D]yU45
PERC8(electronic copy)
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
t Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted
Charlotte Water
for the construction and operation of approximately 1,197 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer, to serve
fifteen (15) single family residential units along Bankhead Road as part of the Bankhead Road Low Pressure
Sewer System (LPSS) Extension project, and the discharge of 2,850 gallons per day of colectd do stic
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wastewater into Charlotte Water's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the applicationwite receivedth
February 13, 2017, and additional information received on May 17, 2017'and in confor pity it the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit,
The homeowner or their representative will be responsible for installing, owning, and maintaining the
simplex pump stations connecting to this system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
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for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0039045
Permit Issued: August 2, 2017
Treatment Facility: McAlpine Creek (NC0024970)
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SUPPLEMENT PERMIT COVER SHEET
The P8rmitteeis hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection exten5ion,
Permitting ofthis project does not constitute anacceptance ufany part mf the project that does not meet
15A N[A[ ZT; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and
Force Mains adopted June 1, IQOOasapplicable, 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 Pnrmi\tec's responsibility tnensure that the as -constructed project meets
the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
1. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
I. The referenced single family residential units shall he served by individual simplex grinder pump
stations with audible and visual alarms, lnconformance with the approved plans, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently flied and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality
and considered n part of this permit, Prior to operation, the Permit0ee or its representative shall
inspect and verify that the installation is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
2. The Permittecshall provide homeowners with the low-pressure sewer customer information package
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
H. STANDARD CONDITIONS
L This permit shall not be transferable. in the event there is desire for the wastewater collection,
facilities to change ownership, or,thene is a name change of the Pemmbtec, a formal permit request
shall besubmitted 1othe Division accompanied bydocumentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials osmay beappropriate. The approval ofthis request shall beconsidered
onits merits and may ormay not bpapproved. [15AN[AC03T0I04;G.S.143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions ofthis permit; 1SANCA[2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 asappUcoh|e; the Division's K4ininnvnm Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 2' 2000as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15ANCACO2T.8110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15ANCACO2T.01101
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated atall times, The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
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operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. if an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 2T .0108(b)]
The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface
water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365
days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at
least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six -months and inspections are
documented.
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f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
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Overflows and bypasses shall be,reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be :provided. as required by North Carolina
General,Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1_ For .public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement widthfor personnel and
equipment accessibility.
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three
years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
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5. Noncompliance Notification:
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'The Pennittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Wilmington
Regional Office, telephone number (9l[)796-7216,assoon aspossible, but inmncase, more than 24
hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the 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 orbreakage, ctc.;or
b. Any 3SOand/or spill over l'UOO8a||nns;or
c� Any SS0and/or spill, regardless ofvo|ume,that reaches surface water
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 ofEmergency Management vt telephone number(88U) 858-0368wr(9I9)733-330O.
Persons reporting any ofthe above occurrences shall 0e a spill report by completing and submitting
Part ! of Form [S'SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge ofthe occurrence, This report must outline the actions taken orproposed 1obetaken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part ||ofForm C5'S5O(or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed \oshow that the 5S0was beyond control. [G.S. 143-2151[(a])]
ti 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
tothe surface waters ofthe State. [15AN[ACO2T.0100(b)]
7. Upon completion ofconstruction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form attached tmthis permit shall bosubmitted with the required supporting
documents tnthe address provided omthe form. Acomplete certification /sone where the form is
fully executed and the supporting documents are provided usapplicable. Any wastewater flow made
tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's
Certification shall be considered o violation of the permit and shall subject the Permi"ee to
appropriate enforcement actions.
ifthe permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles
of Incorporation, Dec[ a ratio ns/Cove na nts/Restri ctions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately
filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification,
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.
o. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force
mains) nfthe wastewater collection system extension, Final record drawings should beclear on
the plans oron digital media (CD or UVD 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.
k Changes tothe 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
inthe space provided, urinwritten summary form.
Prior toCertification (Final orPartiaU: Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in
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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 itduown ringrit.
note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved
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 .0116]
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
on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and submitting
the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
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the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. 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 of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §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. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b-c)]
11. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may beimposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or Local
government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required by the
Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
13. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump Station Reliability [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1.)1:
1. Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph 6)(2) of 15A NCAC 02T.0305,
shall be designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can be pumped with the
largest pump out of service.
2. A standby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for those pump
stations subject to Subparagraph (j)(2) of 15A NCAC 027.0305. Controls shall be provided
to automatically activate the standby source and signal an alarm condition.
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3. As an alternative to Part (c) for pump stations with an average daily design flow less than
15,000 gallons per day as calculated using 15A NCAC 02T.0114, a portable power source
or pumping capability may be utilized. It shall be demonstrated to the Division that the
portable source is owned or contracted by the permittee 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 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.
4. As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump or vacuum stations connecting a single building to
an alternative sewer system, wet well storage requirements shall be documented to
provide 24-hours' worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the greatest power outage
over the last three years or the documented response time to replace a failed pump,
whichever is greater. Documentation shall be required pursuant to the permit
application.
b. All pump stations designed for two pumps car more shall have a telemetry system to provide
remote notification of a problem condition to include power failure and high water alarm. [15A
NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(E)}
c. High water audio and visual alarm. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(F})
d. Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier, 24-
hour emergency number and instructions to call in case of emergency. Simplex pump or vacuum
stations serving a single-family residence shall have a placard or sticker placed inside the control
panel with a 24-hour emergency contact number. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
e. Screened vents for all wet wells. [15A NCAC 02'T .0305(h)(3)]
f. The public shall be restricted access to the site and equipment. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(4)1
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Air relief valves shall be provided at all high points along force mains where the vertical distance
exceeds ten feet. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(5)]
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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
' Permittee: Charlotte Water
Permit No: WQ0039045
Project: Bankhead Road LPSS
Issue Date: August 2, 2017
County: Mecklenburg
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 protect 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
l , 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 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 observation of the following construction: approximately 1,197 linear feet of 2-inch
pressure sewer, to serve fifteen (15) single family residential units along Bankhead Drive as part of the Bankhead
Road Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS) Extension project, and the discharge of 2;850 gallons per day of collected
domestic wastewater Into Charlotte Water's existing sewerage system, 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:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH — PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699