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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0032963_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)FILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary May 26, 2011 Mr. Mike Garbark, Assistand Engineering Director Union County 500 North Main Street, Suite 500 Monroe, NC 28112 Subject: Permit No, WQ0032963 Modification Brookhaven Phase 4 Wastewater Collection System Extension Union County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Garbark, In accordance with your complete application received,on May 25, 2011, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0032963 dated May 26,• 2011 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 This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and [imitations as specified therein.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 27 .0403 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 2T; 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 Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaternualitv.orq No thCarolina ,Naturally Mr Gam:ark Page 2 May 26, 2011 ln 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 for the construction and operation of approximately 5,700 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer and the discharge of 3273 gallons per day of domestic wastewater into the existing sewerage system in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T, 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 appiicable; 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 McAlpine Creek \NWT (NPDES No„NC0024970) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream, Assessing subsequent impacts to the downstream collection system is the complete responsibility of Union County Public Works Union County must utilize whatever tracking tools necessary for planning additions of sewer flow in order to maintain compliance with the WWTP permitted limits and their collection system permit VVQCS00054. Assessing subsequent impacts to the downstream collection system and treatment facility is the complete responsibility of Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMU). CMU must utilize whatever tracking tools necessary for planning additions of sewer flow in order to maintain compliance with the WWTP permitted limits and their collection system permit WOCS00001, 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 1508 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, or Coleen H. Sullins cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit Files Surface Water Protection Central Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; 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 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: 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 28 .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 213 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C. 1 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. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existingutilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. Per 15A NCAC 2T 0116, 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. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the of the wastewater collection facilities, 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; 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: The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, 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 Tine resulting in a bypass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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 26th day of May, 2011. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0032963 Modification Fast Track Engineering C Permit No. WQ0032963 May 26, 2011 Owner/WQCS Mike Garbark Union County 500 North Main St, Suite 500 Monroe, NC 28112 ertification WQCSANWTP Barry Shearin CMU 5100 Brookshire Blvd Charlotte, NC 28216 PE Dannis Simmons ESP Associates PO Box 7030 Charlotte, NC 28241 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 anv 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 mariner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of Brookhaven Phase 4, a Union County project for the Permitted, 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 2T; 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. z z USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM F Owner/Permittee: 1a. Union County Works Public W Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.) lb. Mike Garbark, Assistant Director Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2T .01 D TO FIELD! Application Number: (to be completed by DWQ) uthorized signing officials') The legal entity who will own this system is: 0 Individual ❑ Federal 0 Municipality ® State/County 0 Private Partnership 0 Corporation 0 Other (specify): ld. 500 North Main Street; Suite 500 Mailing Address NC State l h, (704) 296-4239 Telephone (704) 296-4232 Facsimile 2 Project (Facility) Inforrn Lion: 2a. Brookhaven Phase 4 Brief Project Name (permit Contact Person: Mike Garbark„ Assistant Director refer to this name) le. Monroe City lg. 28112 Zip Code mikegarbark cr co.union,nc.us E-mail 2b. Union County Where Project is Located Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Que 3b, (704) 296-4239 Phone Number Project is Newodification (of an existing permit) 2. Owner is Public (skip to Item B(3)) 2a. If private, applicant will be: 0 Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or 0 Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to item B(3I) 0 Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to item B(2b)) Union County Public Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (VWJTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project ons About this Application 3c. rmikegarbark@co.union_nc.0 E-mail n, Permit No.: WQ 0032963 0 Private (go to item 2(a)) 4a. Twelve Mile Creek WWTP Name of WWTF Union Coun Public Works I5b. 8" Gravity Receiving Sewer Size 0 Force Main The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply): Owner of Downstream Sewer 2b, if sold, facilities owned by a (mus choose one 0 Public Utility (Instruction C) 0 Homeowner Assoc./Developer (In 4b, NC0085359 it Residential Subdivision 0 Apartments/Condominiums 0 Mobile Home Park 0 School 0 Restaurant 0 Office 0 Retail (Stores, shoppin 0 Institution 0 Hospital 0 Church 0 Nursing Home O Other (specify): WWTF Permit No. WQ0022651 Permit # of Downstream Sewer (Instruction E uction D) nters) Volume of wastewater to be allocated or permitted for this particular project *Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why: % Domestic/Commercial % Industrial (attach description) (RO: contact your Regional Office Pretreatment staff) Other (specify): gallons per day 0 Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that conne to th 0 Flow has already been allocated in Permit No, 0 Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected (see 15A NCAC 02T .0303 to determine if a permit is required) FM. 2/07 Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 for; the value in Item B(7) AND/OR the design flow for line or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being requested in Item B(7). Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (b) and (c) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use; data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (f). 6 Lots x 3 Bedrooms Average x 95 Gallons/Bedroom/Day = 1710 Gallons/Day 10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Per Size (inches) No Additional ::Line. d (attach additional sheets if necessary) Length (feet) New Gravity or Additional Force Main 11. Summary of Pump Stations wl associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessa Pump Station Location I Design Flow (MGD) Operational Point GPM @TDH (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference) Power Reliability Option - permanent generator w/ATS; 2 - portable generator wOMTS Force Main Size Force Main Length Pump Station Location ID (self chosen - as shown on planslmap fo Design Flow Power Reliability Option (MGD) Operational Point 1 - permanent generator w/ATS; GPM @TDH 2 - portable generator w/MTS Force Main Size erence) Force Main Length Pump Station Location ID (self chosen - as shown on planslmap for reference Design Flow (MGD) Operational Point GPM @TDH Power Reliability Option - permanent generator MATS ; Force Main Size Force Main Length 2 - portable generator w/MTS 12, Will th astewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another tre © Yes No If Yes, permit number of 2nd treatment facility (RO -- if "yes" to B,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit) Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC Chapter 2T as applicable? Yes © No if No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION nt facility? FTA 12/07 14 Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval for the system or project to be served? Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? 0 Yes © No N/A Yes ❑ No ©N/A Yes ©No j N/A Sedimentation and Erosion Control P Stormwater? an? toes this project include any high priority lines, (see 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2)1 involve aerial lines, siphons, or interference manholes)? These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six months Check if Yes: 0 and provide details Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name) 1, Mike Garbark , attest that this application for Brookhaven Phase 4 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 143-215.68, 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 penitiies up to $25,000 per violation. Signing Official Signature Date ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMI i. I AL OF THIS APPLICATION* THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIM,iTY uI} TO OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS. ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T .0305 Z 2, Professional Engineers Certification. (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name) 1, Danis E. Simmons , attest that this application fo has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the informafion 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 other professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, 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. Danis E. Simmons Professional Engineer Name 2b, ESP Associates, P.A. Engineering Firm 2c. P.O, Box 7030 Mailing Address 2d. Charlotte City 2e. NC 2f, 2824 State Zip Brookhaven Phase 4 2g, (8031802-2440 2h. (803) 802-2515 2i. dsimmons@,espassociates.com Telephone Facsimile E-mail NC PE Seal„ Signature & Date FORM WSCAS-12/07 WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMENT FOR SEWER SYSTEMS Applicant Name Union County Public Works Professional Engineer Name Danis E. Simmons, P.E. 'o evr Name ookhaven Phase 4 nstring Firm Name ESP Associates, P.A, ovation River 11 aterbody Stream Waterbody u o y1 �... County Index Classification ID Name of Waterbod Basin Index No. Cla�__ 1 W. Fork. Trib. 12 Mile Creek Union Catawba 11-138-1 If unnamed, indicate "unnamed tributary icy X", where X is the named waterbody to which the unnamed tributary joins. I certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina that 1 have diligently followed the Division's instructions for classifying waterbodies and that the above classifications are inclusive of the stated project, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. PE Seal, Signature and Date *** END OF FORM WSCAS-I2/07 *** C FORM: WSCAS— d 2/07 Department of Envi State of North Carolina nment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality FIONV Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications (FTSE—10/07) Project Applicant Name: Union County Project Name for which flow° is being requested: Brookhaven. Phase 4 Afore than one F7":SE-1O/O7 may 'equrrk l:weftp Cations along the route of the proposed wastewater wner T is not responsible 1, Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant. a. WWTP Facility Name: rvl"welve Mile Creek b. WWTP Facility Permit c. WWTP facility°s permitted flow NC0085359 A I I flows are in. 6.0000 d. Estimated obligated flow not yet trilautary to the WWTP 1.6445 e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow 3,55 f. Total flow for this specific request 0.0017 g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 5.19f)2 h. Percent of permitted Clow used 86.60 11. Complete this section for each proposed wastewater flow. List pump stations located hetweer Pump Station Name Brookhaven u station you are responsible -tor along the route of this the project connectmn point and the WWTP Approx, Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg. (Firm/Design) Daily Flow, MGD McKim & Creed Engineers 1,726,560 MGD .343 MG1 n Statement: arbark , cent at, to the best of my knowledge, tine addition of the volume of wastewater t be permitted in this lrojuet has been evaluated along the route to the receiving wastewater treatment fa and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items listed above ignaature of this .form indicates acceptance of in Sections I and II for which 1 am the responsible party. this svatewate Signing Official Sign flare Date UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 500 N. Main Street, Suite 500 Monroe, NC 28112 704/296-4210 Fax 704/296-4232 To: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue Mooresville, N.C. 28115 Attention: TRANSMITTAL Regarding: Sanitary Sewer to serve Brookhaven, Phase 4 subdivision Date: 5/16111 We are sending you: — Copy of letter 0 Plans El Prints Q Shop Drawings Other Copies Date 1 No. Description Non -Discharge Permit Application Copy of Non -Discharge Permit Application Flow Tracking Form $480.00 Check (Application Fee Stream Classification Form (attached to the application These are transmitted as checked below: For approval 0 For your use 0 As requested For review and comments Remarks: Signed: Received by: Date: Permit Number WQ0032963 Central Files: APS_ SWP 05/26/11 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Status Project Type Non -discharge Active Major modification Permit Type Fast Track Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Extensions Primary Reviewer dee.browder Coastal SW Rule Permitted Flow 3990 Facility Facility Name Brookhaven Phase 4 Location Address Owner Version 1.20 Permit Classification Individual Permit Contact Affiliation Major/Minor Region Minor Mooresville County Union Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Name Owner Type Union County Public Works Government - County Owner Affiliation Mark Eugene Tye 500 N Church St Ste 500 Dates/Events Orig Issue 05/21/08 App Received 05/26/11 Draft Initiated Scheduled issuance Monroe NC 281124730 Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 05/26/11 05/26/11 Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events Subdivision Additional information received 05/25/11 Wastewater collection Additional information requested 05/25/11 Outfall NULL Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin