NC0021644_Authorization to Construct_20110621

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NPDES Permit:
NC0021644
La Grange WWTP
Document Type:
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Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
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Town of La Grange
A To C No. 021644A02
August 28, 2009
Engineer's Certification
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I, T kL . YYl Vg ! • , as a duly registered_I'rofessional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been 'authorized to observe ( riodic /weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Town of La Grange WWTP,
located on East King Street in Lenoir County for the Town of La Grange , hereby state that, to
the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Installation of a new 30-foot diameter, 12-foot side water depth peripheral -fed
secondary clarifier to complement three (3) existing 30-foot diameter, 12-foot
side water depth secondary clarifiers; a new slide gate to existing clarifier flow
distribution box; all associated site work, electrical work, piping, controls, and
appurtenances, 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 compliar and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Send to:
Registration No. r S.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
I JUN 2 12011
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 28, 2009
Mr. John Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
203 Center Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021644A02
Town of La Grange
La Grange WWTP Improvements
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received on June 5, 2009, by the
Division of Water Quality (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 0.75 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Moseley Creek in the Neuse River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a new 30-foot diameter, 12-foot side water depth peripheral -fed
secondary clarifier to complement three (3) existing 30-foot diameter, 12-foot
side water depth secondary clarifiers; a new slide gate to existing clarifier flow
distribution box; all associated site work, electrical work, piping, controls, and
appurtenances, 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. NC0021644 issued December 15, 2008, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0021644.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877.623.6748
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. John Craft, Town Manager
August 28, 2009
Page 2
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 Washington 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: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
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 T15A: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. John Craft, Town Manager
August 28, 2009
Page 3
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,
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Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Mark Drake, P.E. — The Wooten Company, 120 N. Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
Lenoir County Health Department
DWQ Washington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Steve Tsadwa
ATC File

Town of LaGrange
A To C No. 021644AO1
Issued July 25, 2008
Engineer's Certification
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I, ,---';-z_P 9 '% 1L� L '` _Jim • , 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 Town of LaGrange WWTP,
located on East King Street in Lenoir County for the Town of LaGrange, hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Reconfiguration of the existing plant headworks; installation of a new weir gate;
installation of a new influent overflow weir; refurbishment of existing grit removal
system with a new aerator, drive motor, shaft, paddles, and piping; replacement of the
existing grit classifier with a new grit classifier; removal of the existing bar screen and
installation of a new automatic fine bar screen; widening of the existing screen channel;
and replacement of the existing drying bed with a new drying bed, 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
Date 3113
Send to:
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Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 30, 2008
Mr. John P. Craft, Town Manager
Town of LaGrange
P.O. Box 368
203 S. Center St.
LaGrange, North Carolina 28551
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021644A01
Town of LaGrange
LaGrange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received April 23, 2008, by the
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 0.75 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into
Moseley Creek in the Neuse River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Reconfiguration of the existing plant headworks; installation of a new weir gate;
installation of a new influent overflow weir; refurbishment of existing grit removal
system with a new aerator, drive motor, shaft, paddles, and piping; replacement of the
existing grit classifier with a new grit classifier; removal of the existing bar screen and
installation of a new automatic fine bar screen; widening of the existing screen channel;
and replacement of the existing drying bed with a new drying bed, 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. NC0021644 issued January 1, 2004, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0021644.
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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Craft, Town Manager
July 30, 2008
Page 2
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Washington 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: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
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 T15A: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
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 of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.

Mr. Craft, Town Manager
July 30, 2008
Page 3
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 Ken Pohlig, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
a - / .
Coleen H. Sullins
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cc: Mark A. Drake, P.E., The Wooten Company, 120 North Boylan Avenue,
Raleigh, NC 27603-1423
Lenoir County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Steve Coffey, P.E.
ATC File No: 021644A01