NC0024970_Authorization to Construct_20141002

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NC0024970
McAlpine Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit:
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Permit Issuance
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Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management: Facility
• Effluent. Filters Upgrade - Foundation Package
A To C No. 024970A06
Issued October 10, 2012
Engineer's Certification
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1, RHO". R. T11o r., void , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodicallyyeeklfull time)
the construction of the of the modifications and improvements McAlpine Creek Wastewater
Management Facility, located at 12701. Lancaster Iiighway, Pineville in Mecklenburg County,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
The concrete foundations for nine (9) 20' x 40' deep -bed filter cells, and associated site
work 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.
We understand that the Effluent Filters Expansion Facility may NOT be operated until the future
Effluent Filters Upgrade Engineer Certification has been completed.
Signature _ IS n---. 72. T-lettArrd.
Date /0702720/Y/
Mail this Certification to:
Registration No. 02 0 6' /
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Infrastructure Finance Section
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Kit Eller, P.E.
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Dear Mr. Eller:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
November 9, 2012
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 024970A06
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility
Effluent Filters Upgrade — Foundation Package
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 21, 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 64.0 MGD McAlpine Creek Wastewater
Management Facility, with discharge of treated wastewater into McAlpine Creek in the Catawba
River Basin. With the completion of this Foundation Package and the future Effluent Filters
Upgrade construction projects, the Effluent Filters Expansion Facility will be operational.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
The concrete foundations for nine (9) 20' x 40' deep -bed filter cells, and associated site
work 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. NC0024970 issued February 29, 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. NC0024970.
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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www,ncwaterauality.orq
An Equal Opportunity \ Alf rmative Action Employer
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McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility
Effluent Filters Upgrade — Foundation Package
October 10, 2012
Page 2
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 Fayetteville 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.
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.

McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility
Effluent Filters Upgrade — Foundation Package
October 10, 2012
Page 3
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: Brian Thorsvold, P.E., HDR Engineering, Inc., 440 South Church Street, Suite 1000,
Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Health Department
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File

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Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility
Effluent Filters Upgrade — Foundation Package
A To C No. 024970A06
Issued October 10, 2012
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 of the modifications and improvements McAlpine Creek Wastewater
Management Facility, located at 12701 Lancaster Highway, Pineville in Mecklenburg County,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
The concrete foundations for nine (9) 20' x 40' deep -bed filter cells, and associated site
work 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.
We understand that the Effluent Filters Expansion Facility may NOT be operated until the future
Effluent Filters Upgrade Engineer Certification has been completed.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Mail this Certification to:
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Infrastructure Finance Section
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633