WQ0024693_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
December 15, 2004
Mr. Jon Dyer, Public Works Director -
Union County
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. W00024693
Union County
West Fork Twelve Mile Creek Phase III
Trunk Sewer
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dyer:
In accordance with your application received on December 15, 2004, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0024693, dated December 15, 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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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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 240 linear feet of 15-inch
gravity sewer; approximately 1,337 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer; approximately 4,520 linear feet
of 30-inch gravity sewer; and approximately 2,129 linear feet of 36-inch gravity sewer to serve as an
interceptor line as part of the West Fork Twelve Mile Creek Phase 111 Trunk Sewer project, with no
additional discharge of collected domestic wastewater (flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that
connect to this line) into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received
December 15, 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 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 Sonja Basinger at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek,P E.
cc: Union County Health Department
- , Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WV TfF.Permit No. NC0085359 )
Williani Riddick, McKim & Creed
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 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 al! 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.
High -priority sewer_Ilnes shall be inspected attleast once per. .eyery._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.
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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. 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.
,Noncompliance Notification ut
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.
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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 Forrn 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 15th day of December, 2004.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024693
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st Track En • ineerin • Certification
Permit No. WQ0024693
December 15, 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
El Partial ❑ Final
, 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 West Fork Twelve
Mile Creek Phase III Trunk Sewer, 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 FOLLOWINGADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 2i3'I'I5
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 shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.

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Owner
la. Union County Department of Public Works
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utitaty, etc.)
1b. Jon C. Dyer, PE, Director, Union County Department of Public Works
Application Number:
(tobe completed by DWQ) VV 00
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Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0266(b) for authorized signing officials!)
lc. The legal entity who will own this system is
Q Individual Q Federal Q Municipality ai State/County Q Private Partnership Q Corporation Q Other (specify):
ld. 400 North Church Street
et Address
NC
State
lh. 704-296-4210
704-296-4232
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) inforrnatiion:
2a. West. Fork Twelve Mile Creek Phase tli Trunk
Brief Project Name (permit wilt refer to th
3. Contact Person:
3a, Charlie O'Cain, PE, Deputy Director
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City
lg. 28112-4804
Zip Code
jondyerpa.un'ion,nc.us
E-mail
2b. Union County
County Where Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer tuestions About this Appliication
3b. [phone]
Phone Number
'cain co.union.nc,us
1. Project is ' +1 New Q Modification of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No,:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining tfte reason for the modification (i.
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit ap
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(1O-11) that has already been included in the original
2, Owner is Public (skip to Item 8(3)) Q Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
© Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or
Q Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. skip to Item 8(3))
Q Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(24))
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2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
Q Public Utility (Instruction 111)
Q Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
Owner of Wastewater Treat
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Name of
Union Coun
Owner of Downstream Se
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4, NU:085359
WWTF Permit No,
Receiving Sewer Size
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
Apartments/Condominiums
Mobile Horne Park
School
Restaurant
Office
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Permit Number of Downs
CS Car Wash
Q Institution
Q Hospital
Church
Q, Nursing Home
Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: a, gallons per day
l av% Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
% Other (specify):
tf the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted is subsequent permits that connect to this line
Q Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
Q Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

APPLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 4
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(1)(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 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)(3).
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10, Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Gravity or Force Main
Size (inches) Length (feet)
(use the pull down menu)
36 2,129 Gravity
30 4,520 Gravity
24 1,337 Gravity
15 240 Gravity
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Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID Power Reliability Option
CC (self chosen - as shown on Design Flow Operational Point (1- dual fine feed; 2- permanent generator w/ATS; 3-
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Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H ,0200 as applicable?!
0 Yes 0 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 APPLIC.ATIONi
13, Havethe following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes P14 No 0 N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Stormwater? 0 Yes 0 No N/A
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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:
• A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least
100 feet away from any down slope
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 1
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1. Applicant's Certification:
1, Jon C Dyer, PE, attest that this application for West Fork 12-Mile Ck PH 3 Trunk Sewer 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
a lication shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor hich may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil
. e ;ties up to $25,000 per v' ion.
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2. Professional Engineer's Ce ification:
I attest that this application for West Fork 12-Mile Ck PH 3 Trunk Sewer 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. 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 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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Name: WAXHAW
Date: 10/5/2004
Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet
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12/15/04
Permit Number WQ0024693
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.basinger
Permitted Flow
0
Facility
Status Protect Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
West Fork Twelve Mile Creek Phase 11I Trunk
Sewer
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
John Dyer
400 N Church St
Monroe
NC 28111
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
12/15/04
Regulated Activities
Public Notice Issue Effective
Apartment complex
Car wash facility
Commercial or industrial, other
Institution, other
Restaurant
School
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfail NULL
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RequestedlReceived Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasln

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
610 East Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attention:
Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve West Fork Twelve Mile Creek,
TR`..NSIV�IJTTAL
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DEC 1 5 2004
uP-Y i :. Date: 12/ T41041
Phase Ill Trunk Sewer
We are sending you: ['Copy of letter ❑ Plans ❑ Prints ❑ Shop Drawings
® Other
Copies
Date
No.
Description
1
11/18/04
Original Non Discharge Permit Application
1
11/18/04
Copy of Non Discharge Permit Application
1
11/22/04
20253
Check for $400.00 (Application Fee)
These are transmitted as checked below:
® For approval ❑ For your use ❑ As requested
Remarks:
Signed:
doo,oi
❑ For review and comments
Received by: Date: