NC0021253_Authorization to Construct_20150507

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNIN. COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0021253
Havelock WWTP
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
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Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
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Document Date:
May 7, 2015
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City of Havelock
Havelock Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion and Neuse River Outfall
A To C No. 021253A01
Issued May 7, 2011
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Engineer's Certification
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MAY 0 7 2015
Division of Water Infrastructure
I, 7a11 Gt/ . avi.T , 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 Havelock WWTP, located on
North Jackson Drive in Craven County for the City of Havelock, hereby state that, to the best of
my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
A new replacement 8.4 MGD mechanical bar screen, a new replacement manual bar
screen basket, replacement of one 1,300 gpm pump in Influent Pump Station No. 2, an
UV disinfection system rated at 8.4 MGD peak flow consisting of three banks in one
channel (2 duty banks and one standby bank), a new effluent pump station consisting of
three (3) 2,344 gpm vertical turbine pumps, an effluent flow meter, approximately 24,970
linear feet of 24-inch force main, approximately 4,730 linear feet of 30-inch HPDE force
main, 17 air -release valves, an effluent cascade aerator, a submerged diffuser in the
Ncuse River, and associated yard piping, electrical work and control systems, 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.
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 2.25 MGD
now apply.
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Mail this Certification to:
Registration No. 3 8 5((
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Infrastructure Finance Section
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 7, 2012
Mr. Dan Harbaugh, Public Services Director
City of Havelock
One Governmental Avenue
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 021253A01
City of Havelock
Havelock Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion and Neuse River Outfall
Craven County
Dear Mr. Harbaugh:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 19, 2012, 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 1.9 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the East Prong Slocum Creek in the Neuse River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 2.25 MGD,
and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications:
A new replacement 8.4 MGD mechanical bar screen, a new replacement manual bar
screen basket, replacement of one 1,300 gpm pump in Influent Pump Station No. 2, an
UV disinfection system rated at 8.4 MGD peak flow consisting of three banks in one
channel (2 duty banks and one standby bank), a new effluent pump station consisting of
three (3) 2,344 gpm vertical turbine pumps, an effluent flow meter, approximately 24,970
linear feet of 24-inch force main, approximately 4,730 linear feet of 30-inch HPDE force
main, 17 air -release valves, an effluent cascade aerator, a submerged diffuser in the
Neuse River, and associated yard piping, electrical work and control systems, in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] l FAX: [phone]
Nose Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orq
An Equal Opportunity 1 Atfirrnative Action Employer

Mr. Dan Harbaugh, Public Services Director
May 7, 2012
Page 2
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0021253 issued March 12, 2012, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0021253.
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: Infrastructure Finance Section,
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.

Mr. Dan Harbaugh, Public Services Director
May 7, 2012
Page 3
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 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,
Charles Wakild, P.E.
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cc: H. Thomas Tant, P.E. - Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., 4011 WestChase Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Craven County Health Department
DWQ Washington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File