WQ0029610_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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 12, 2005
Ms. Christie Putnam, Interim Director
Union County Public Works
400 North Church Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Permit No. WQ0029610
Chestnut Place
Union County Public Works
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Ms Putnam:
in accordance with your application received on December 2, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0029610, dated December 12, 2005, to Union County Public Works 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the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified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 30I Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet h2o.enr.state.gc.us Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Ms. Christie Putnam
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December 12, 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 Works for the construction and operation of approximately 3,503 linear
feet of 8-inch gravity sewer as part of the Chestnut Place project; and the discharge of 11,520 gallons
per day of collected domestic wastewater into Union County's existing sewerage system, pursuant to
the application received December 2, 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.
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 Dee Browder at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Union County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WUVCP Permit No. NC0085359)
Bradley Smith, R.D. Davis Consulting Engineers, PLLC
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 describe d in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shalt maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit -is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 21...0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (Le.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenarice 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. 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.
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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 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 II 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 December, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, Fes., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0029610

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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. W00029610
December 12, 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
, 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 Chestnut Place
project, a Union County 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.

PLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
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1. Owner:
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• Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
;lb. Christie L. Putnam, Interim Director
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il d. 400 North Church Street
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E-mail
Union
2. Project (Facility) Information:
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2a. Chestnut Place;_also ,serving
tnut Oaks Ph. 3
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' Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name)
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County Where Project is Located
"3. Contact Person:
Union
Charles P. O'Cain, Deputy Director
County Public Works
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About
3b. 704-296-4214
3c.
Modification,
this Application
o'cain co.union.nc.us
` Phone Number
E-mail
f1. Project is ►1 New ■ Modification
(of
sheet
etc.).
B(7) and
an existing permit) If
Permit No.: - ,
For modifications, attach a separate
phase, changing line size/length,
': duplicate project information in
clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2. Owner is ►d Public (skip to Item
B(3))
• Private (go to
Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be:
church, single office, etc.) or
etc. - skip to Item B(3))
etc. - go to Item B(2b))
2b.
If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
(Instruction 111)
Assoc./Developer (instruction IV)
IN Retaining Ownership (i.e. store,
■ Public Utility
■ Leasing units (lots, townhomes,
• Homeowner
0 Selling units (lots, townhomes,
3. Union County Public Works
i Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WVVTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. Twelve Mile Creek 4b. NC0085359
Name of WWTF I WWTF Permit No.
5a. Union County Public Works
5b. 12"
Receiving
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Sewer Size IN Force Main
15c. WQ0022283
! Owner of Downstream Sewer
Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
6. The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
% Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial
/o o Other
►1 Residential Subdivision
• Car Wash
Apartments/Condominiums
■ Institution
, ❑ Mobile Home Park
School
MI Hospital
❑ Church
• Restaurant
• Nursing Home
❑ Office
• Other (specify):
(specify):
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7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated
for this particular project:
allocations (*SEE
11.520 gallons per
day
*Do not include previously permitted
NOTE #8 BELOW)
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
El Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted
■ Flow has already been allocated in
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing
Flow for 13 additional
in subsequent permits
Permit No.
that connect to this line
expected
at a future date. Sewer in these
sewer with no new flow
lots will be permitted
uction only.
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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 supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
32 homes x 3bedrooms x
120 gpd = 11,520 gpd
to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
10. Summary of Sewer Lines
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
3503
Gravity or Force Main
(use the pull down menu)
Gravity
8"
ENTER TOTAL LINE LENGTH IN MILES
.66
Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
ID
(self chosen - as shown on Design Flow
plans for cross-reference) (MGD)
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Operational Point
GPM @ TDH
Power
(1- dual line feed;
portable generator
Reliability Option
2- permanent generator w1ATS; 3-
w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)_
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 Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
•
0 Yes • No If no, please
variance
PERTINENT
13. Have the following permits/certifications been
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan?
Stormwater?
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons?
Theseline willba.constderedhlah_arioritv_and_mustbecheckedonce.
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..
submitted for approval?
or 401 Certification?
• Yes • No ►. NIA
0. Yes • No ■ N/A
0 N/A
►M Yes • No
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designed
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Check if yes:
evetv_sixmonths
at minimum slopes?
than 1 D% flatter than the minimum slope, Lines installed outside this tolerance should be
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 3 04/05

PLICATION for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS PAGE 5
C. STREAM CLASSIFICATION
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
waterbody; AND,
A Stream Classification is not -.._.__.......____._.................__._,_.._............._._._.__.__..__.........._.._._.....-...
❑ f 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)
Site map attached
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Name of Waterbody Stream I Waterbody
Waterbody_ __! County_ River Basin Index _ Classification
West Fork of Twelve i Union Catawba 11-138-1 C
Mile Creek -_.
Submit the 8.5" x 11" COLOR topographic map as required in Instruction VI
regardless of whether a classification is provided!
Applicant's Certification:
1, Christie L. Putnam, P.E., attest that this application for Chestnut Place also serving Chestnut Oaks Phase 3 has been
reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 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
certifc ro in any application sha / be g of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
w ll a -civil penalties up to 000/per iolation.
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Professional Engineer's Certification:
Date
1 attest that this application for Chestnut Place also serving Chestnut Oaks Ph 3 has been reviewed by me and is
accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation to the best of my knowledge. 1 further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has
been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers
adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and 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.
!2a. Bradley W. Smith, P.E.
Professional Engineer Name
2b. R.D. Davis Consulting Engineers, PLLC
Engineering Firm
2c. 323 Indian Trail Rd.. N
I Mailing Address
2d. Indian Trail
City
'2e. NC 2f. 28079
State j Zip
I2g. 704-821-7760 2h. 704-821- -8014 2i. [e-mail]
I Telephone ! Facsimile E-mail I Seal, Sig nature & Date
FTA 02/03 - Rev. 3 04/05

Name: MATTHEWS
Date: 11/16/105
Scale: 1 inch, equals 2000 feet
Location: 035° 05' 04.1 " N 080° 41' 16,5"W
Caption: LOCATION MAP FOR CHESTNUT OAKS
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Permit Number WQ0029610
Central Files: APS SWP
12/09/05
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review New Project
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer A Individual
Extensions
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
dee.browder
Permitted Flow
11520
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor. Region .
Chestnut Place Minor Mooresville
Location Address County
Union
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name
Union County Public Works Department
Dates/Events
Owner Type
Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Mark Tye
400 N•Church St
Monroe
NC 28111
Orig Issue
App Received
12/02/05
Draft initiated
Scheduled
Issuance
Public Notice issue
Effective Expiration
Regulated Activities Requested/R_eceived Events
Subdivision
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
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 Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue
Suite 301
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attention:
Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve Chestnut Place also serving Chestnut Oaks, Phase 3
We are sending you:
TRANSMITTAL
0 Copy of letter © Plans 0 Prints
Other
No. Description
Date: 11/30/05
❑ Shop Drawings
Original Non -Discharge Permit Apl�ationn
on v°?
Copy of Non -Discharge Pert
1653 Check for $400.00 (Application Fee)
These are transmitted as checked below:
For approval 11 For your use n As requested n For review and comments
Remarks:
Signed:
Received by: Date: