WQ0023549_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Ofi. Vd A Michael F. Easley, Governor
QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-c Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
February 5, 2004
Mr. Jon Dyer, Director of Public Works
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023549
Union County
Newell- Phase 4
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dyer:
In accordance with your application received on February 3, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0023549, dated February 5, 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.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.
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Mooresville Regional office Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
919 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]

Mr. Jon Dyer
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February 5, 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 1,349 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer to serve 14 single family residences as part of the Newell- Phase 4 project, and the
discharge of 5,040 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 February 3, 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 Mainsadopted 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.
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 150E 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 W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. NC0085359)
Anthony Gaffey, INSlTE Engineering & Surveying
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 ail 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 (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 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 theoccurrence 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.
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
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 11 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 5th day of February, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023549
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0023549
February 5, 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 ail
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 Newell- Phase 4,
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 ail 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.

RACK APPLICATION for GRA L'IY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE: MAINS
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115E THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELQi
Owner:
la. Union County Public Works Department
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, u
lb. Jon C. Dyer, P.E., Director of Public Works
Signing Official Name and Title (Please revi
The legal entity who will own this system is:.
0 Individual 0 Federal El Municipality
'1d. 400 North Church Street
Application Number:
(to be completed by DWQ)
15A NCAC 2H ,0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
ate/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (speci
1e. Monroe
Street Address City
NC
State Zip Code
1 h. 704-296-4210
Telephone
Project (Facility;
2a. Newell -Phase 4 2b, Union
1g.-281124804
Brief Project Name
Contact Person:
nforrrrat'on:
efer to this name
County
Charles P. i1'Ca1 De a DI.'ectar of Public Works
Name and Affiliation of Someone
fib. 704) 296-4210
Phone Number
a.
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704-296-4232 1j. [e-mail].U_
Facsimile E-mail
here Project is Located
swer Questions About this Application
o'[e-mail]
E-mail
Project is New [] Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
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Owner is '', Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private (go to !terra 2(a))
private, applicant will be:
El Retaining Ownership (Le. store, church, single office, etc,) or
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item 8(3))
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc, - go to Item B(2b))
Union Coun Public Works
Owner of Wastewater Treatmen
12 Mile
Name et WWTF
b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
El Public Utility (Instruction 111)
0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
cility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
ent Plant 4b. NC0085359
WWTF Permit No,
Union County Public Works 115b, 8°°
Owner of Downstream Sewer l Receiving Sewer Size
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
0 Apartments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home Park
El School
El Restaurant
El Office
0 Car Wash
[ Institution
0 Hospital
0 Church
El Nursing Home
E] Other (specify):
WQ001 8904
Permit Number of
known
Domestic/Commercial
Industrial
% Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 5,040 gallons per day
If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
0 Interceptor Line Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
El Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
El Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected
FTA 02/03

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LACK APPLICA`I'ION for GRAM f'TY SEWERS, P STATIONS, ANI) FORCE AINS
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Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) 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(I)(3).
120 gal/day x 3 bedrooms x 14 single family homes = 5,040
1viqd
r$ r
ary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
a
Length (feet)
1349
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES 0.26
Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Design Flow Operational Point
shown on plans) (MGD) GPM @ TDH
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Power Reliability Option
(dual line feed, permanent generator w/ATS,
portable generator w/telemetry, wet 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
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? Z Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? lit Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Stormwater? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A.
F I 02/03

RACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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1. 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 additional 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:
r IN A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody; AND,
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El A Stream 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.
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Location ID i Name of I
on Map i Waterbody County L River Basin
1 East Fork Twelve Union 1 Catawba
AMilp-Crppk
Waterbody Stream Waterbody
Index Classification_
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Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
I
I 1, Jon C. Dyer,
I reviewed by me
application are
application package
Statutes 143-215.6A
certification in any
as well as civ'
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RE, attest that this application for Newell -Phase 4 has been
and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this
not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this
is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina General
and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
application shal a guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
-nettles up to 0 per violation.
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Profession- gineer's Certification.
/ attest that this application for Newell- Phase 4 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. l 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 1 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 143-215.6B, 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 penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Locations: 034° 59' 36.2" N 080° 41' 11.8" W
Caption: Centex Homes, Newell Property
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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 Newell, Phase 4 Subdivision
We are sending you: ® Copy of letter ❑ Plans ❑ Prints ❑ Shop Drawings
TRANSMITTAL
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Other
Date: 1/30/04
Copies
Date
No.
Description
1
10/31/03
Original Non Discharge Permit Application
1
10/31/03
Copy of Non Discharge Permit Application
NC DEPT. OF ErMRONr9C11I
1
1/20/04
7104
Check for $400.00 (Application Fee) RA AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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00RESVaL!. ?•'.o`5L c}t'i"C'
FEB 0 3 2004
These are transmitted as checked below:
1VATER Wain lEC lOi
For approval ❑ For your use ❑ As requested ❑ For review and comments
Remarks:
Signed:
&Ps.
Received by: Date:

• 02/04/04
Regulated Activities
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Permit Number WQ0023549
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Status Protect Type
in review New Project
Permit Type Fast Track Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
sonja.williams
Permitted Flow
5040
Facility
Facility Name MalorlMinor Region
Newell- Phase 4 Minor Mooresville
Location Address County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name Owner Type
Union County Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Jon Dyer
400 North Church Street •
Monroe NC 28112
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Oriq Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective
02/03/04 2/5 / 04-
Requested/Received Events
Additional Information requested
Additional Information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin