WQ0022772_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
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 02, 2003
Mr. Russell Colbath, Director
City of Monroe
P.O. Box 69
Monroe, North Carolina 28111
Subject: Permit No. WO0022772
City of Monroe
Southwinds Subdivision -Phase I
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County
Dear Mr. Colbath:
In accordance with your application received on June 11, 2003, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0022772, dated July 02, 2003, to the City of Monroe 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Internet http:l/h2o.enr.state.nc.usl
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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DENR Customer Service Center
Telephone [phone]

Mr. Russell Colbath
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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 City of Monroe for the construction and operation of approximately 3,477 linear feet of 8-
inch gravity sewer to serve 79 homes as part of the Southwinds Subdivision —Phase I project, and the
discharge of 28,440 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Monroe's WWTP
(NPDES No. NC0024333) existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received June 11,
2003 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 filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0024333)
Jim Magennis, Neighborhood Designs, P.C.
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

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 §143-215.1 C,

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 NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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P1. 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 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 2nd day of July, 2003.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
4 /--re
for Alan W. Klimek, P:E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022772

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0022772
July 02, 2003
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 Southwinds
Subdivision- Phase I, Union 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
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.

CK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
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la. CITY OF MONROE
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1b. RUSSELL G. COLBATH, WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is:
Individual ❑ Federal Municipality ❑ State/County ■ Private Partnership ■_Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
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Street Address City
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State Zip Code
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2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. SOUTHWINDS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1 2b. UNION
i Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) County Where Project is Located
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3a. JIM MAGENNIS, NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGNS, P.C.
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. [phone] EXT. 140
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1. Project is ® New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
2. Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) ■ Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
2b. If sold facilities owned by a (must choose one)
s • Public Utility (Instruction III)
IN Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
3. CITY OF MONROE
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
,4a. CITY OF MONROE WWTP 4b. NC0024333
Name of WWTF WWTF Permit No.
5a. SAME
5b. 12-inch
5c. WQ0022162
Owner of Downstream Sewer
Receiving Sewer Size
Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
, 100 % DomestidCommercial
►_ Residential Subdivision IN Car Wash
■ Apartments/Condominiums
❑ Institution
El Hospital
• Mobile Horne Park
% Industrial
❑ School
• Restaurant
■ Church
❑ Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
% Other (specify):
❑ Office
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project 28.440 gallons
per day
. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

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accordance with 15A
(79 total homes in
10. Summary of Sewer
Size (inches)
flow calculations
or the design flow for
2H .0219(1)(1-2) must
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in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
X (120 gpd/bedroom)
additional sheets if necessary)
Length (feet) Gravity or Farce Main
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Location ID
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(dual fine feed, permanent generator wlATS,
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Mains (latest version),
comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
is requested:
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
►►1 Yes ❑ No If
variance
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification?
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?`
Stormwater?
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1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
Z (FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
O necessary). This document is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
❑ A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
U slope waterbody; AND,
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D. CERTIFICATIONS
1.
Applicant's Certification:
! attest that this application for SOUTHWINDS SUBDIVSION, PHASE 1 has been
reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
as well as civil penal to $25, 000 per vio- '•n.
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Signing Official Signature
Date
Professional Engineer's Certification:
1 attest that this application for SOUTHWINDS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1 has been
reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and
all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. ! further attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with 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 1, 2000 and the watershed classification 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 I 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 143-215.68, any person who
knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000 as well as civil penalties up to $25, 000 per violation.
'2a. JIM MAGENNIS, P.E.
i Professional Engineer Name
2b. NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGNS, P.C.
Engineering Firm
2c. 2649 BREKONRIDGE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 104
Address
2d. MONROE — '2e. NC 2f. 28110
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Name: MONROE
Date: 3/27/103
Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet
Location: 034° 58' 17.6" N 080° 34' 37.5" W
Caption: Southwinds Subdivision, Ph 1
Map Date: 1971 (revised 1988)
Map #: 34080-H5-TF-024
Copyright (C) 1997, Maptech, Inc.
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07/02/03
Number WQ0022772
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
26440
Facility
Fast Track
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
permit Contact Affiliation
T1M 1-r i �5 u6:O 1/-z1o3
Facility Name
Southwinds Subdivision- Phase I
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
City of Monroe
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Russell Colbath
Post Office Box 69
Monroe
NC 28111
Scheduled
Orig issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
06/11/03
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Outfall NULL
Public Notice Issue
Effective Expiration
Reauested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

CITY OF MONROE
P.O. BOX 89 • MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA 28111-0069
FAX [phone]
June 9, 2003
MK 1 1 2003
D. Rex Gleason, PE
NC DENR-DWQ
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
919 N Main St
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Re: Gravity Sewer Extension for Southwinds Subdivision, Phase 1
Dear Mr. Gleason:
Please find enclosed one original and one copy of a gravity sewer extension fast track application
along with an 8.5" x 11" 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map for the proposed Southwinds
Subdivision, Phasel. Also enclosed is a check for the $400.00 application fee. The City's
Standard Specifications for Sanitary Sewer will be used.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Jennifer P. Hornberger, E.I.
Water Resources Engineer
c: Mr. Russ Colbath, P.E.
Mr. Duane Wingo, P.E.
Ms. Crystal Outlaw, E.I.
Mr. Jim Loyd, P.E.
Mr. Randy Griffin
Mr. Phil St. Martin
File: Southwinds-Walter Bickett (02-56(42))
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