NC0065358_authorization to construct_19960919

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 19, 1996
Mr. Morris Crafton
General Partner
Hidden Forest Estates
P.O. Box 1100
Holder -Inman Ext.
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina 27313
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Subject: Permit No. NC0065358
Authorization to Construct
Hidden Forest WWTF Improvements
Randolph County
Dear Mr. Crafton:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) was received April 19, 1996 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 and installation of the proposed
modifications to the existing wastewater treatment system and all necessary appurtenances with discharge
of treated water from outfall 001 into an unnamed tributary to the Deep River in the Cape Fear River
Basin. Specifically, this ATC allows:
• the construction of a 6,715 gallon clarifier.
• the construction of a 8,750 gallon aerobic digester.
• the installation of a third 250 CFM blower.
• the conversion of the existing 3,120 gallon digester to increase aeration tank volume.
• the installation of additional piping, valves, and control equipment.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0065358 issued April 1, 1996 and shall be subject to revocation unless the water treatment
facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified above, and in Permit
No. NC0065358.
Any sludge generated from this treatment facility must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In the event that the facility fails 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 water treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910/771-4600, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place 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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NC0065358
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 the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
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.
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 Steven D. Pellei, telephone number 919/733-5083
extension 516.
Sincerely,
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cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Mr. Dennis Herzing, P.E.
Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
P.O. Box 473, 106 Short Street
Kernerville, NC 27284
Training and Certification Unit
NPDES Files
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cc: Permits and Engineering
Technical Support Branch
Randolph County Health Department
Central Files
WSRO
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: YES XX NO _
IF Yes, SOC No. WO 96-06
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: ( Steve Pellei )
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date: 13 May 1996
County: Randolph
Permit No. NC: 0065358
PART I GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility Name and Current Address: Hidden Forest Estates MHP
P. O. Box 1100
Holder -Inman Ext.
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
2. Date of most recent NPDES Staff Report: (attach copy) 10 October 1995
3. Changes since previous action on NPDES Permit: None
4. Verify Discharge Point(s) on plans with,current NPDES Permit. List for all discharge
points.
Latitude: 35 ° 53' 38" Longitude: 79 ° 49' 31"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. D-19 NE U.S.G.S. Name Pleasant Garden
5. Treatment plant classification: (attach completed rating sheet) Class III

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
(PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IF IT IS NOT ON THE PREVIOUS NPDES
STAFF REPORT)
1. Existing treatment facility:
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility? See Attached
b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two (2) years: See Attached
c: What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility (design volume)? See
Attached
d. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities. See Attached
2. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: Proposed
treatment works include a new clarifier unit to operate in parallel with the existing unit,
a new sludge holding tank (three times the volume of the existing unit), conversion of
the existing sludge holding tank into additional aeration tank volume, and an additional
blower unit.
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM permit no.
Residual Contractor:
Telephone No.
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): Residuals are removed when
necessary by licensed hauler.
4. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates, if applicable: (Please indicate)
Submission of Plans and Specifications 1 May 1996
Begin Construction 1 September 1996
Complete Construction 1 November 1996

PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
WSRO recommends this Authorization to Construct be issued in accordance with current
Division guidelines.
Environmental Ingineer
Water Quality Sup/visor
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