NC0024244_Authorization to Construct_20130828

NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NC0024244
Albemarle / Long Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit:
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Authorization to Construct
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Document Date:
August 28, 2013
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, 111
Governor Director Secretary
August 28, 2013
Mr. Raymond I. Allen, City Manager
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct No. 024244A02
City of Albemarle
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase II, Headworks
SRF Project CS370522-03
Dear Mr. Allen:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received June 3, 2013, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 12.0 MGD City of Albemarle Long Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Long Creek in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Demolition of the existing headworks structure; construction of a new headworks
structure, consisting of a mechanical 40.0 MGD (peak flow) bar screen and a 40.0 MGD
(peak flow) vortex grit removal system with grit classifier; dual manual bypass bar
screens; associated electrical work, sitework, and yard piping, in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved
by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0024244 issued April 26, 2011, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0024244.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the 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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry, DENR/DWR,
NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T 15A: 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North

Mr. Raymond I. Allen, City Manager
August 28, 2013
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Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Reeder
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cc: Ben Clawson, P.E., Municipal Engineering Services Co., PO Box 98, Garner, NC 27529
Stanley County Health Department
DWR Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWR, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
SRF File

City of Albemarle
Long Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase II, Headworks
A To C No. 024233A02
Issued August 28, 2013
Engineer's Certification
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 modifications and improvements to the Long Creek WWTP, located on
1040 Coble Avenue Road, Albemarle in Stanly County for the City of Albemarle, hereby state
that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following construction:
Demolition of the existing headworks structure; construction of a new headworks •
structure, consisting of a mechanical 40.0 MGD (peak flow) bar screen and a 40.0 MGD
(peak flow) vortex grit removal system with grit classifier; dual manual bypass bar
screens; associated electrical work, sitework, and yard piping, in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved
by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
DENR/DWR, NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617