WQ0029005_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
June 30, 2005
Dr. Jerry Thomas, Superintendent
Union County Public Schools
500 North Main Street, Suite 700
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0029005
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw/ Marvin Elementary School
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Dr. Thomas:
In accordance with your application received .on June 16, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0029005, dated June 30, 2005, to Union County Public Schools 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date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 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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Dr. Jerry Thomas
Page 2
June 30, 2005
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 Public Schools for the construction and operation of approximately 127 linear
feet of 6-inch gravity sewer, and approximately 410 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 800
students as part of the Waxhaw/ Marvin Elementary School project, and the discharge of 9,600 gallons
per day of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to
the application received June 16, 2005, 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.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Union County Public Schools
and Union County for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
If any parts, requirements, or [imitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WVITT'F Permit No. NC0085359)
Charles Powell, Davis -Martin -Powell and Associates
Surface Water Protection 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 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 28 .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

Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0029005
June 30, 2005
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 Waxhaw/ Marvin
Elementary School, 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
• SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
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.

APPLICATION for GRA'i'f"I lr' SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 3
USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD?
Owner:
Union County Public Schools
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc
z lb, Dr. Jerry W.Thomas„Superintendent Union County Schools
© Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials.
The legal entity who will own this system is:
ndividual ❑ Federal ❑ Municipality State/County ❑ Private Partnership ❑ Corporation 1 Other (specify). School;
Application Number:
(to be completed by MVO) vv. 0
Id. 500 North Main Street, Suite 700
Street Address
North Carolina
State
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1 h. 704-283-3733
1 i. 704-289-156
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facility) Information:
2a. Waxhaw/Marvin Elementary School
Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name
Contact Person:
Eddie MacEldowney, Project Manager
Monroe
City
lg. -281124786
Zip Code
E-
2b. Union
County
here Project is Located
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b, 336-886-4821
Phone Number
New ❑ Modification
ner is ❑ Public (skip to Item B
f private, applicant will be:
n existing permit)
{ Private (g
3c, emac@dmp-iin .cam
E-mail
If Modification, Permit No,:
to
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
Retaining Ownership (Le. store„ church, single office,, etc.) or 0 Public Utility (instruction. Ill)
0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Homeowner Assoc /Developer(lnstruction IV)
❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc, - go to Item B(2b))
Union County Public Works
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a, Twelve Mile Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Name of WWTF
4b. NC0085359
WWTF Permit No,
5a, Union County Public Works 5'b. _'Sc, WQ0028606
Owner of Downstream Sewer Receiving Sewer Size Permit Number o
The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
Residential Subdivision
❑ Apartments/Condominiums
Mobile Home Park
School
❑ Restaurant
El Office
Car Wash
❑ Institution
❑ Hospital
0 Church
0 Nursing Home
0 Other (specify):
Volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project: 9600 gallons per day
ewer ('if known
100 % 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
ETA 022/03

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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations
.0219(1) for Item B(7) or the design flow for
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1-2) must
the Division of Water Quality, Non -Discharge
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
used
line
be
in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
approved prior to submittal of this application. Submit a separate request to
Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 in
800 student capacity multiplied by 12 gallon
per day per student y 1(0,0 1,0
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main
(pull down menu)
6
127
Gravity
8
410
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
ENTER TOTAL LINE
Gravity
LENGTH IN MILES
•
0.10 J
Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Location ID
(as shown on plans)
N/A
Design Flow
(MGD) -
N/A
€ Power Reliability Option
Operational Point (dual line feed, permanent generator w/ATS,
GPM @ TDH • portable generator w/telemetry, wet well storage)
NIA i N/A
............................_..... -L_
12. Does the sewer system
i Mains (latest version),
_
Minimum
the
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comply with the Minimum
the Gravity Sewer
no, please reference
is requested:
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
- _...-...............�.._......_...._._.. - ---.._._.._ ._...-.._.__-., _...._.__.
Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
CA Yes ❑ No If
i variance
SUSMIT TWO COPIES OF
13. Have the following permits/certifications been
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
submitted for approval?
or 401 Certification? ® Yes ■ No • N/A
►i Yes • No • N/A
® Yes ❑ No • N/A
FTA 02/03

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APPLICATION for GRAVIT\' SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AN FORCE "IAINS PAGE 5
Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02/0
(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) OP indicate the following:
0 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
1
Name of Waterbody Stream Waterbody
Waterbody County River Basin index Classification
Cowhom Branch Union Catawba 11-138-1-3-6-1 C
Submit the 8.5" x 11" topographic map as required in Instruction VI regardless of whether a classification is provided!;
Applicant's Certification;
1, Dr, Jerry W Thomas, attest that this application for Waxhaw/Marvin Elementary School
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, ar'
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
es well as civil penalties up to $25, g per violation.
gnin loci ignatu
2. Profes anal ttineer's Certification;
` L4-
Date
! attest that this application for Waxhaw/Marvin Elementary School 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 I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with
the proposed design, Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215.6B, 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.
2a, Cherie s E. Po
Professional Engineer Name
2b, Davis -Martin -Powell and Associates
Engineering Firm
2c, 6415 Old Plank Road
Address
2d, High Point
City
2e, NC
State
27265
Zip
2g. 336-886-4821 2h, 336-88fi t45t3 2i, dmp@dam_inc.com
Telephone Facsimile
E-mail Seal, Signature E
FTA 02I03

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Permit Number W00029005
Program Category
Non -discharge
Central Files: APS_ SWP
06/28/05
Permit Tracking Slip
Permit Type Fast Track
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
sonja.basinger
Permitted Flow
9600
Facility
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Waxhaw/ Marvin Elementary School
Location Address
Owner
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name
Union County Public Schools
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Jerry Thomas
500 N Main St Ste 8
Monroe
NC 28112
scheduled
()rig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
06/16/05
Regulated Activities
Public Notice Issue Effective
b/3o1/4d S'
RequestedlReceived Events
School
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Expiration
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number
Current Class Subbasin

UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Jon C. Dyer, P.E., Director
April 28, 2005
Charles E. Powell
Davis -Martin -Powell and Associates
6415 Old Plank Rd.
High Point N.C. 27265
Re: Sewer Treatment Capacity
Waxaw/Marvin Elementary School
Dear Mr. Powell
Union County Public Works Department can accept the additional discharge of
9600 gallons per day of domestic wastewater from this project for transmission to the
Twelve Mile Creek Wastewater Treatment PIant (NPDES permit number NC0085359)
for treatment. This allocation is intended to serve the above mentioned project.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely:
n C. Dyer
Director of P. blic Works
JCD/ing
cc: Dr. Jerry W. Thomas -Superintendent Union County Schools
400 North Church St. . Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4804 . Phone: [phone] . Fax: [phone]