WQ0023478_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

Michael F. Easley, Govemor
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
January 7, 2004
Mr. Jon Dyer, Director of Public Works
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023478
Union County
Shannon Vsta Subdivision
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dyer.
In accordance with your application received on January 7, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0023478, dated January 7, 2004, 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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 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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
NCDENR
DENR Customer Service Center
Telephone [phone]

Mr. Jon Dyer
Page 2
January 7, 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 Union County for the construction and operation of approximately 10,546 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer to serve 181 three -bedroom residences as part of the Shannon Vista Subdivision project,
and the discharge of 65,160 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP (NPDES No. NC0085359) existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received January 7, 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 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.
1.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sonja Williams 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. NC0055359)
R. Joe Hams, Jr., R. Joe Harris & Associates, PLLC
Water Quality Central Fifes
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 21...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 (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.

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.

ppli.
. 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 7th day of January, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klimek, P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023478

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0023478
January 7, 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
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 Shannon Vista
Subdivision, 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:
. 3
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.

nit Number WQ0023478
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.williams
Permitted Flow
65160
Facility
Fast Track
Permit Tracking Slip,
Status ' Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
0/1107/04
Facility Name
Shannon Vista Subdivision
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Union County
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Jon Dyer
400 North Church Street
Monroe NC 28112
Ong Issue
App Received
01/07/04
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Scheduled
Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective
l-I /ZPO¢
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
400 N. Church Street
Monroe, NC 28112-4804
704/296-4210
Fax [phone]
To: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attention:
Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve Shannon Vista Subdivision
We are sending you:
TRANSMITTAL
Date: 1/5/04
® Copy of letter D Plans ❑ Prints ❑ Shop Drawings
® Other
Copies
Date
No:
Description
1
12/31/03
Original Non Discharge Permit Application
1
12/31/03
Copy of Non Discharge Permit Application
1
12/11/03
014118
Check for $400.00 (Application Fee)
These are transmitted as checked below:
® For approval ❑ For your use ❑ As requested ❑ For review and comments
Remarks:
Signed:
Received by: Date:

PLIGATION for GRAVITY SEir'ERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORGE iyl.I1S
Na T FIELIf
4,
USE THE TAe KEY TO MOVE FROM FIEII-
1. Owner:
la. Union County Public Works
Full Legal Name (company, municipality,, HOA, utility, etc.)
z 1 b. Jon C . Dyer.,Director of Public Works
a Signing Official Name and Title (Please review '15A NCAC 2H .i1206(b) for authorized signing officials
The legal entit�r who will own this system is:
ndividual ¢,_„) Federal [] Mun'icipality 54 State/County 0 Private Partnership D Corporation D Other (s
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ) V i
PAGE 1
▪ ld. 400 N. Chruch Street
O Street Address
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State
1 h. "t}4 2210
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) inf©rma
2a. Shannon Vista Subdivision
Brief Project Name
3. Contact Person:
2
Facsimile
name)
1 e. Monroe
City
lg. 28112
Zip Code
E-mail
2b. Union
County Where Project is Located
3a. Charles P. O'Cain, Deputy Director of Public Works
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 704 296-4214
Phone Number
Project is. ► New EJ M
2. Owner is Public (skip fo
2a, If private, applicant wilt be:
an existing permit)
3a [e-mail]
E-mail
odiflcation, Permit No.:
D Private (go to hem 2(a))
© Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.)
Leasing units (lots, townh©mes, etc. - skip to item B(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhotmes, etc. - go to Itlem B(2b))
3, Union County Public Works
2b. If sold, facilities acted by a (must choose
Q Public Utility (Instruction III)
© Homeowner Assoc/Developer (Instructi
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WANTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. Twelve Mile Creek f`a'{�//
i kik 4b� NC0085359'
Name of WWTF
0 5a.
L1L.
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Union Conn
b. 24"
WWTF Permit No.
WQOO1.4152
Receiving ae r Size Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
Q Apartments/Condominiums
© Mobile Home Park
0 School
El Restaurant
D office
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 655660 gallons per day
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
EJ Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
[ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
QomestidCommercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
Car Wash
El Institution
0 Hospital
© Church
[ Nursing Home
d Other (specify); ..,

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CATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PIMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 2
Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.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, 1817 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
(3 Bedroonm)(120 GPD)(181 Lots)=65,160 GPD
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (iinches)
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN
Length (feet)
11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Ped (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
sign Flow
wn on plans) ' (MGD)
Operational Point.
GPM @ TDH
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Power Reliability 0
(dual line feed, permanent ge
portable generator wlautodialer,
tor wlATS,
well storage
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?
Yes © No If no, 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
Have the following permits/es i _ s been
rtificatons been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 1► I Yes © No © N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? 4 Yes © No © N/A
Stormwater? Yes 0 No Q' NIA

APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIf)NS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)"' to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach add'itionai sheets as
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:
L' A Watershed Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down
slope waterbody, AND,
A Watershed Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power
reliability option for any pump station near a Class C down slope waterbody
Location ID
on Map
34080-H6-TF-024
3408-H6-TF-024
Name of
Waterbody
Little Twelve Mile
!r xrpe,k
Twelve Mile Creek
County
Union
Union
Waterbody Stream
ivasr Basin Index
Catawba 11-138-2-3
Catawba 11-138
Waterbody
Classification
C
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as rewired in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided
plicant's Certification:
l attest that this application for Shannon Vista Subdivision has been reviewed by me and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all requiredparts of this application are not completed and
that if all required supporting documentation and attachments am not included, this application package is subject to
being returned as incomplete, Note: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.68,
any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shell be guilty of:
a Class 2 misdemeanor which may inc44de a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as cavil penalties up to $25, 000 per
violation,'
Signing Official S;
Professional En --rr"s Certification:
Date
1 attest that this application for Shannon Vista Subdivision 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. 1 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 Form
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division gui°dance. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my l
signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed designs
Note, In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215. 6A and 143-215,.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representattion, 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, R. Joe Harris, Jr., P„E.
Professional Engineer Name
2b, R. Joe Harris & Associates, PLLC
Engineering Firm
2c, 1698 W. HWY 160
Address
2d, Fort Mi
City
2g, I803) 802-1799
Telephone
0
2h. (803) 802-0
Facsimile
SC 2f, 29708
State Zip
2i. joehaixisacomporium.net
E-mail
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stations prat as part of this project
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I redelt. County project for the t ernutte . herby state that,, to the Test of my a &'r`ti , due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the constrtuction was E.M.,served to be built within substantial
compliance of this pert tits 15A NCAC 21-1.0200; the Division of Water Quaffs (Division) Gravity Sewer luEicimurrn
De .x n Critena adopted February 12, 1996 es app5cable„ the t rison's. Minirnu'n Design Criteria for the Fast-
Track Permitting of Pump Stations end Force Mains adopted June 1, 201?Ei as apphc ; and other supporting
material.
North Garotina. Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, anc date:
The Perrncttee
wastewater flow rttode
Engineers Certification shalt 1
enfarcernent actions.
kit
Phase 2, Map 1
(Lots 21-30 and 103-114)
SEND T'i-hIS FORM SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
thOOR.ESVILLE NC 20115
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UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
500 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, NC 28112
704/296-4210
Fax [phone]
To: NC Department of Environment & Natural Resourc¢R
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center & -
Mooresville, NC
Attention: Dee Brow
Regarding: Engineer'
We are sending you:
These are transmitted as checked below:
0 For approval
Remarks:
Signed:
TRANSMITTAL
Date: 1/31/08
Map 1
Prints Shop Draw ings
For your use E As requested Li For review and comments
Received by: Date: