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Mr. Jon Dyer, Public Works Director
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Dear Mr. Dyer:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Iaimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 12, 2004
Subject: Permit.No. WQ0024444
Union County
Lawson Subdivision
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
In accordance with your application received on October 4, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0024444, dated October 12, 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issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and [imitations as specified therein.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 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. Jon Dyer
Page 2
October 12, 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 23,267 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer, and approximately 992 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer to serve 350 single family
residences as part of the Lawson Subdivision project, and the discharge of 126,000 gallons per day of
collected domestic wastewater into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received October 4, 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.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Union County
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP (NPDES 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 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 Basinger at
[phone].
Sincerely,
73.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WVVTF Permit No. NC0085359)
Marc Houle, Yarbrough -Williams & Houle, Inc.
Water Quality Central Files
Marie Doklovic, PERCS

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 [imitations:
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 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. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0220, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
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.
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 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.
2

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
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Part I 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 12th day of October, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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for Alan W. Klimek, Pr E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024444
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0024444
October 12, 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
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 Lawson 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:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
' MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
ATTN: DEE BROWDER
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 shalt be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.

RACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWE
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FI
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Owner'
Union County Public Works
Full Legal Name (company, mun
z ib. Mr. JonC. Dyer, P.E., Director
Signing Official Name and Title (Please revi
lc, The legal entity who will own this system is:
❑ individual ❑ Federal ❑ Municipality
d. 400 North Church Street
Street Address
Z
0 1 h. 764296-4212
Telephone
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a, Lawson
(,.PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
...............
Applicati
(to be completed by
5A NCAC 2H .02
b)
hoed signing officials!)
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44
e/County ❑ Private Partnership Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
764-296-4232
Facsimile
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
3, Contact Person:
le. Monroe
City
g. 28112-4804
Zip Code
j jondyer©co.union, nc.us
E-mail
2b. Union
County Where Pro t is Located
3a. Charlie O'cain, PfE., Deputy Director
Name and .Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Appi cation
3b. 704-296-4214
Phone Number
3c, O'cain@co,union,nc.us
E-mail
1. Project is ► New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (Le. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(1O-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is. rsf Public (skip to Item B(3)) 0 Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, faciliti
p Retaining Ownership (Le, 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))
3. Union Co. Public Works Department
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facili
4a. Twelve Mile Creek
Name of WWTF
5a. Union Co, Public Works Dept, 5b,
Owner of Downstream Sewer
The origin of this wastewater is (check
Residential Subdivision
❑ Apartments/Condominiums
El Mobile Home Park
❑ School
El Restaurant
El Office
s owned by a (must choose one
❑ Public Utility. (Instruction Ill)
❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer. (Instruction IV)
(WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
36'
Receiving S
l' tfaat apply):
El Car Wash
❑ institution
• Hospital
❑ Church
El Nursing Home
❑ Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 126,000 gallons per day
411 NC0085359
WWTF Permit No.
WQ0012167
e Permit Number of Downstream Sewer
00 % Domestic/Commercial
% industrial
% Other (specify)
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ 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

--'WRACK APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
PAGE 4
B. PERMIT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
9. 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, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
(3 bedroom) x (120 gpd) x (350 lots) = 126,000
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
12'
992
Gravity
8'
23,267
Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILE
4.60
11. Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(self chosen - as shown on
plans for cross-reference)
Design Flow
(MGD)
Operational Point
GPM @ TDH
Power Reliability Option
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator w!ATS; 3-
generator w!telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
_portable
12. Does the sewer system comply
Mains (latest version), the
with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Critena (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
is requested:
SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
►mot Yes • No If no, please
variance
SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS,
13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ►mow Yes • No ❑ N/A
Stormwater? ■ Yes • No 0 NIA

Fir-
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gning Official Signature
Professional Engineers C
PU
STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/03
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMSr 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:
A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
waterbody AND,
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,
Location ID on Map
(self chosen - as shown on
map for cross-reference)
Lawson
Name of
Waterbody
East Fork Twelve
r,nmok
County
Union
VVaterbody Stream Waterbody
River Basin Index Classification
Catawba 11-138-2
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless a whether a classification is provided!
1. Applicant's Certification:
I, Jon C. Dyer , attest that this application for Lawson 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 '
kftowingly makes any false statement, moment tion, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
isdemeanor which may include a fine not to e d $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
7/117.
Date
I attest that this application for Lawson has been reviewed by me and is accurate, com e
and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to he
best of my knowledge. I 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 Sevvers 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 sig nature 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 Genera/ 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 Glass 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation
2a.. Marc A_ Houle, P E
Professional Engineer Name
211 Yarbrough -Williams & Houle, Inc.
Engineering Firm
2c, P.O. Box 7007
Address
2d Charlotte
City
2g. 704-556-1990
ielephone
2e NC 2f 28273
,2h. 704-556-0505
Facsimile
State Zip
2i, Marc y-wh.com
E-mail
Seal, Signature & D te

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10/12/04
Permit Number WQ0024444
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.williams
Permitted Flow
126000
Facility
Fast Track
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Lawson Subdivision
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Union County
DateslEvents
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
John Dyer
400 N Church St
Monroe
NC 28111
Scheduled
Qrig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
10/04/04
Regulated Activities
Public Notice Issue Effective
I Oil 2104
Requested/Received Events
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Duffel] NULL
Expiration
Additional information requested
Additional information received
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 Resourc
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attention:
Regarding: Lawson Subdivision
We are sending you: T. Copy of letter Li Plans Prints Shop drawings
Other
TRANSMITTAL
AONMENT
mate 1 No. Description
9/29/04
9/29/04
9/23/04
Original Non Discharge Permit. Application
opy of Non Discharge Permit Application
Check for $400 00 (Application Fee)
These are transmitted as checked below:.
For approval 0 For your use As requested
Remarks:
Signed:
Date: 9/29/04
For review and comments
Received by: ... Date:.