WQ0021447_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
DGi,isioryot*later Quality
July 1, 2002
JON C. DYER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNION COUNTY
400 NORTH CHURCH STREET
MONROE, NC 28112
Dear Mr. Dyer:
JUL 0 2 2002
Subject: Permit No. WQ0021447- , • • '
Union County " '
Arbor Glen Phase 2B
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County
In accordance with your application received June 4, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0021447, dated July 1, 2002, to Union County 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rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) .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, 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.
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 Union County for the construction and operation of approximately 6,187 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer, 395 linear feet of 10-inch gravity sewer, 983 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 5,496
linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer, 93 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, and 1,137 linear feet of 18-
inch gravity sewer to serve 117 three -bedroom residences as part of the Arbor Glen Phase 2B project,
and the discharge of 42,120 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received June 4, 2002 and in conformity with
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996
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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 filed 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 Union County
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0085359) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
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 Kristin E. Miguez at
[phone] extension 524.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0085359)
DPR Associates, Inc.
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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 shall be 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 prior to January 1, 2004 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 (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-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 §143-215.1C.
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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 -licensed
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 Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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 NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. 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
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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 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 first day of July, 2002
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Dir or
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0021447
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Permit No. WQ0021447
July 1, 2002
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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 and County
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:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one
copy of the "Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as
supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. 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. 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.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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07/01/03 TUE 16:19 FAX [phone] APR ASSOCIATES
EN MEWS CLTIPICATION
Re: Arbor Glen Phan
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to Steven S, Wilson, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, hereby state that to the best of my knowledge, due case and
diligence was used in the construction of the subject project by the contractor,
such that the subject improvements were built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature:
Registration rN�o.:
Date: 7 W i O )
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Charles O'Cain, P.E., Union Co. Public Works
704-296-4232
Tom Waters, Provident Development
70-367 -9198

UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 N. Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112-4804
704/296-4210
Fax [phone]
To: NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Permits and Engineering Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Attention:
TRANSMITTAL
Date: 7/2/03
Regarding: Record Drawings and Engineer's Certificattion for ArborGlen, Phase 2B Subdivision
We are sending you: [] Copy of Netter Plans [ I Prints 0 Shop Drawings
Other
No. Description
Record Drawings (Off -site)
Record Drawings (On -site)
Engineer's Certification for Sewer (Permit # WQO62
These are transmitted as checked below:
n For approval For your use L, As requested I 1 For review and comments
Re arks:
Signed:
Received by: Date:

el F. Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.Ew, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 3, 2005
John C Dyer
Director of Public Works
Union County
400 N Church St
Monroe, NC 281 1 1
SUBJECT:
Permll No. WQ0021447
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Final Engineering Certification
Dear Permittee:
The Division received a final engineering certification for the subject project on . Enclosed is a copy
of the certification page for your records, A full review of the certification materials may or may not
be conducted. It is assumed that receipt of this certification indicates compliance with all
regulations, design criteria and the permit. Please be reminded that the Permittee is responsible for
keeping a copy of the final record drawings for the life of the project. If you have not received
such copy from your consultant, please contact them immediately to obtain a copy,
Lastly, you are receiving this letter because the Division has you listed as the responsible party. If this
permitted system is no longer owned by you, please complete Form PNOCF-S as this permit is not
automatically transferable. Form PNOCF-S can be downloaded from
htt: h2oenr,state,nc,us/n u/nd, a_uapps.html+tSewer,
If you have any questions concerning this document or the completion of Form PNCCF-S (i
necessary), please contact me at the letterhead address or via E-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
161A. Man
K. Marie Doklovic, PE
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
Cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section (ell documents)
DPR Associates (no enclosures)
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files (certification page only)
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