WQ0024185_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Mr. Jim Christy, Assistant Superintendent
Rowan -Salisbury Schools
110 South Long Street
East Spencer, North Carolina 28039
August 4, 2004
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024185
Rowan -Salisbury Schools
Salisbury High School Additions
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Rowan County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Christy:
In accordance with your application received on July 29, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0024185, dated August 4, 2004, to Rowan -Salisbury Schools for the construction and
operation 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein
by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 1)15A NCAC 2H .0200; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as
applicable, 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. 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.
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Internet: http:/1h2o.enr.state.nc.us
NorthCarolina
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Mr. Jim Christy
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August 4, 2004
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 Rowan -Salisbury Schools for the construction and operation of approximately 241 linear feet
of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 600 students as part of the Salisbury High School Additions project,
and the discharge of 9,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Salisbury's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 29, 2004, and in conformity with
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996, as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently
fled and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Salisbury -Rowan
WWTP (Grants Creek Treatment Train NPDES No. NC0023884) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Rowan -Salisbury Schools
and the City of Salisbury for collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
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 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, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sonja Williams at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan . Klimek, P.E.
cc: Rowan County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0023884)
Darryl Wagoner, Salisbury Engineering & Planning
Water Quality Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater •collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shallbe properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (Le.
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-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. 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 §143-215.1 C.
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4. This permit shall not be transferable. in the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. 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.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-Iicensed
Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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 Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Water Quality, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C.
28115.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; 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.
9. 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.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at the Mooresville
'Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours or on the next working day, 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 or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in aby-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but 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 (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I
of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form),. within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 4th day of August, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
D,
for Alan W. K1ime'P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024185
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0024185
August 4, 2004
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
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 Salisbury High School
Additions, Rowan County project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance of this -permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 N. MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
ATTN: DEE BROWDER
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. 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.

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STATIONS AND FORCEMAINS
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2. Owner is © Public (skip to item 8
2a, tf private, applicant will be:
fi Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
0 Leasing units (lots,. townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, et:c. - go to Item B(2b))
3r _citywSa1_isbur' . �ro
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility' (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Proje
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go to Merl? 2(a))
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Narne of WWTF Train )bVW1T Permit No,
5a. City of Sa1isbury.5b. _ 8►�M.n ..._ �.
Owner of Downstream Sewer Recelving Sewer Size
fi. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
O Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
al School
Restaurant
Office
0 Car Wash
0 Institution
0 Hospital
Church
[] Nursing Horne
Q Other (specify):
Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
T. Volume of wastewater to be_perm tk d in this project, 9_Q_4Jj galleys per day
1 00%,, Domestic/Carnniercial
_ % Industrial
Q/a Other (specify)
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
[0 Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect ttt this lone
[] Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
0 Rehabilitation or replacernernt Of existing sewer with no new flaw expected
RECEIVED JUL 16 2004
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H l
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1.2) must be approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
Approximately one-half school population
600 Students at 15 GPD/student = 9000 GPD
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches) Length (feet)
241 '
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0.05 mi.
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11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Power Reliability Option
Location ID Design Flow Operational Point (dual line feed, permanent generator,
0 (as shown on plans) (MGD) GPM @ TDH portable generator, wet well storage)
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12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
L 1 Yes ❑ No lino. please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested:
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® NIA
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
FTA 02/03

VPLICATJON
for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
z (FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as.
necessary). T.-his document is available from our web site or by oxintacling the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions tot .addresses) OR r a.dre.ate the following:
0 A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any dowel
slope vo terbody, ,AND,
d Classification is not needed deed bec "ai.ir' c ilia c sign loos not depend on taro well sicrta fa gas to power
any pump station near a Class C dawn sl ,Mod;r_
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V !aterbody Stream
Index
Waterbody
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of taether a classr"fication is provided(
Applicant's Certification:
y q y rid that i all re rredparts of this a "'cw cd by me an dfs accurate
1 attest that this aPplrcatra�n for Sal i bur F3 .:.i . Add a� fir �1 O I1 S has been rcwwt ed
and complete to the best of m knowledge. 1 understand qu" ppli on are not completed
and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this application package is subject t<
being returned as incomplete* Note_ In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A and 1143-?15.68,
any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or cer d7c anon in any application shall be guilty o.
a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per
ignaturc
2. Professional Engineers Cr rtifition'
/ attest that this application for Salisbury H . S . Add reviewed by me and is accurate, complete
and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and alf other supporting documentation to the
best of my knowledge, l further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in
accordance wa"th the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February
12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June
LL 1, 2000 and the watershed dassiticat-ron in accordance with Division guidance* Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal
signifies that / have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In
accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
{ representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Gass 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed'$/0,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.,
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Permit Number W00024185
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Tracking Slip
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Permit Type Fast Trick Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.williams
Permitted Flow
9000
Facility
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Salisbury High School Additions
Location Address
Owner
MajorlMinor Region
Minor Mooresville
County
Rowan
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Rowan -Salisbury Schools
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Jim
PO Box 2349
Salisbury
Christy, Asst. Superintendent
NC 28145
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
07/29/04
Public Notice issue
8/4J04-
Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events
Effective Expiration
School
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

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July 28, 2004
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Division of Water Quality
91.9 N. Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
RE: Sanitary Sewer Extensions to serve
Salisbury High School Additions
Rowan County
Dear Sir or Mad
©ARRYL L. WAGONER, RE..
704-633 ,855c'0
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Please find enclosed two applications for approval for the above referenced project. A
check in the amount of $400.00 is included, along with a flow acceptance letter from the
City of Salisbury.
Please advise immediately if additional info nnation.is required.
Sincerely,
Enclosures

July 21, 2004
Mr. Darryl Wagoner, P.E.
Salisbury Engineering and Planning
a 16-A North Main. Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: Salisbury High School Additions
Dear Mr. Wagoner,
The City's wastewater treatment facility, the Salisbury -Rowan Wastewater Treatment Plant
Grant Creek Train, permit # NC0023884, and collection system have sufficient capacity to
support an estimated additional flow of 9000 GPD created by the additions to Salisbury High.
School
If you have any questions or comments please, co
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Jones, P.E.
Utilities Engineer
Cc: File
1 Water tr.t
Salisbury, NC 28144
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me at [phone].
Salisbury -Rot an Utilities Telephone [phone]
Utilities Engineering .Division Fax [phone]