WQ0009215_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

prState of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 15, 1996
Mr. Jerry E. Cax, City Manager
City of Monroe
Post Office Box 69
Monroe, North Carolina 28111-0069
Subject Permit No. WQ0009215
City of Monroe
Brooks Farm Subdivision, Phase 2
Sewer Extension
Union County
ar Mr. Cox:
In accordance with your application received November 6, 1996, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0009215, dated November 15, 1996, to City of Monroe for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009215, dated September 30, 1994, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. The only change in this permit is adding 81 three bedroom houses, with a domestic flow
of 31,320 GPD. This flow carves from Permit No. WQ0009519 which is being rescinded because a
pump station is no longer necessary due to a new down stream sewer trunk line.
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 thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Matt Williams at [phone] extension 509.
Sincerely,
A. Preston oward, Jr., .E.
Union. County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
P,o. Box 29535, RaJeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 5FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In acc
ce 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
City of Monroe
Union County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 3,268 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer to serve 81 - three
bedroom houses for Brooks Farm. Subdivision, Phase 2, and the discharge of 31,120 GPD of collected
domestic wastewater into the City of Monroe's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application
received November 6, 1996, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009215, dated September 30, 1994, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Monroe
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership,
or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the
Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main 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.
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7. 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Pennittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
10. The issuance of this permit 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.
11. 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 collection
facilities.
12. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to 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 a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) 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.
Permit issued this the 15th day of November, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston ward, Jr., P.E.,JDirector
Division of ter Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009215
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Permit No. WQ0009215
November 15, 1996
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICAJION
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
project, for the
Project Name Location
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 and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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