WQ0017808_Permit (Issuance)_20000224

NCDENR
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
KERR T. STEVENS
DIRECTOR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION" OF WATER QUALITY
February 24, 2000
Mr. Tommy Etheridge, Chairman
Engelhard Sanitary District
P.O. Box 579
Engelhard, North Carolina 27824
SUBJECT: Engelhard Sanitary District
Permit No. WQ0017808
Engelhard Sanitary Sewer System
Hyde County
Dear Mr. Etheridge:
In accordance with your application received November 30, 1999, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017808, dated February 24, 2000, to Engelhard,
North Carolina for the construction and operation of the subject pressure sewer
collection lines, force mains, and STEP pump stations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable
to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with
the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N. C. 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
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 approved plans and specifications.
Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1617. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you,
one (1) set is being forwarded to your Engineer (A/E), one (1) set retained for the
Washington Regional Office, one (1) set retained for the Construction Inspection Unit,
and one (1) set retained for the Design Management Unit.
MILMM
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
1633 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1633
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the owner
for the life of the project.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr.,
P. E. at [phone].
Sincerel
Kerr T. Stevens
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cc: Quible & Associates (Sean C. Boyle, P.E.)
Hyde County Health Department
WashingtonRegional Office
Dennis Ramsey
Non -Discharge Unit
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Don Evans
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In 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 TO
Engelhard Sanitary District
Hyde County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a pressure sewerage collection and transport system serving
Engelhard, North Carolina consisting of 316 STEP pump stations, each incorporating a 1.0 Hp
effluent pump, concrete septic tank, controls and electrical connections; 33,627 1.f. of 1.5-inch
sanitary sewer force main; 13,986 1.f. of 2-inch sanitary sewer force main; 14,549 1.f. of 4-inch
sanitary sewer force main; 12,004 1.f. of 6-inch sanitary sewer force main; 21,8721.f. of 8-inch
sanitary sewer force main; 81 linear feet of 8-inch DIP sanitary sewer force main; 193 linear feet
of 6-inch DIP sanitary sewer force main; 780 linear feet of 4-inch DIP sanitary sewer force main;
and all associated air -release valves, clean -outs, piping, valving and appurtenances with
discharge to the Engelhard Sanitary District's wastewater treatment facility, pursuant to the
application received November 30, 1999 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be
subject to the following conditions and limitations:
1. This Permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.

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Engelhard Sanitary District .
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0017808
Sanitary Sewer System
3. The Engelhard Sanitary District shall properly maintain and operate the facilities
at all times, to include the regular maintenance and repair of all individual STEP
pump stations (to include pumps, controls and electrical connections, septic tanks,
grease removal tanks, and all associated piping), pressure sewer force mains,
clean -outs, and all associated piping, valving and appurtenances.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be adequately treated in
the Engelhard Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being
disposed via land application.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
6. No wastewater shall be discharged into these facilities until the proposed
construction of the Engelhard Sanitary District's wastewater treatment plant has
been completed, and satisfactorily placed in operation.
7. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the
North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
8. Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the
requirements of the Division of Water Quality's Washington Regional Office.
9. 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 respective Non -Discharge Permit.
10. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so
as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or
bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
11. 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 this permit and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
12. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
owner for the life of the project.
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Engelhard Sanitary District
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0017808
Sanitary Sewer System
13. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
14. The issuance of this permit 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.
15. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an
application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
16. 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 this Division, such as the construction of
additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
17. Solids, sludge or other pollutants removed or occurring due to the rehab work,
shall be contained and disposed in accordance with requirements of the Division
of Water Quality's Washington Regional Office.
18. The Permittee shall provide for the STEP pump stations and force main the
following items:
a. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
b. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous
material where three feet cannot be maintained.
c. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
d. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood
elevation.
e. Visual and audible alarms on all STEP pump stations.
20. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office,
telephone No. [phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
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Engelhard Sanitary District
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0017808
Sanitary Sewer System
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 render
the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport such as mechanical
or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in
letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This
report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the
problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 24th day of February, 2000.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRDNMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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T. Stevens, Director
'vision of Water Quality
y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0017808
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Engelhard Sanitary District
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0017808
Sanitary Sewer System
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 Engelhard Sanitary Sewer System serving the Engelhard area, located in
Hyde County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the following construction:
A pressure sewerage collection and transport system serving Engelhard, North Carolina
consisting of 316 STEP pump stations, each incorporating a 1.0 Hp effluent pump, concrete
septic tank, controls and electrical connections; 33,6271.f. of 1.5-inch sanitary sewer force main;
13,9861.f. of 2-inch sanitary sewer force main; 14,5491.f. of 4-inch sanitary sewer force main;
12,0041.f. of 6-inch sanitary sewer force main; 21,8721.f. of 8-inch sanitary sewer force main;
81 linear feet of 8-inch DIP sanitary sewer force main; 193 linear feet of 6-inch DIP sanitary
sewer force main; 780 linear feet of 4-inch DIP sanitary sewer force main; and all associated air -
release valves, clean -outs, piping, valving and appurtenances with discharge to the Engelhard
Sanitary District's wastewater treatment facility, pursuant to the application received November
30, 1999 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
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 the DENR/DWQ
Non Discharge Permit Unit
Water Quality Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617