WQ0024584_Permit (Issuance)_20041118

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Michael F. Easley, Govemor
WOliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
November 18, 2004
Mr. James Krauss
Bay River Metropolitan Sewerage District
PO Box 758
Bayboro, NC 28515
Subject: Permit No. WQ0024584
Bay River. Metropolitan Sewerage District
Broad Creek Regional Pump Station
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Pamlico County
Dear Mr. Krauss:
In accordance with your application received October 29, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0024584, dated November 18, 2004, to Bay River Metropolitan Sewerage District for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be
effective from the date of issuance until resdnded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore
incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable,
unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification
provided by a North Carollna-licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the
Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria
and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties In accordance with North Carolina General Statute
§143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
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Mr. James Krauss
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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 the Bay River Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction and operation of a 375—
gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and
on -site generator with automatic transfer switch; as well as approximately 30,755 linear feet of 8-inch
force main to serve 111 3-bedroom residences and a 142 boat slip marina as part of the Broad Creek
Regional Pump Station project, and the discharge of 45,000 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater into the Bay River Metropolitan Sewerage District's existing sewerage system, pursuant to
the application received October 29, 2004 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and. Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. ;and
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Bay River
Metropolitan Sewerage District's Wastewater Treatment Fadlity (Permit No. WQ0013348) prior to being
land applied by spray irrigation.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Robert Tankard at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan . e
cc: Pamlico County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF PermitNo. W00013348)
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
-(Division) -Gravity -Sewer fvtinimum -Design -Criteria adopted February -1 2-,-1-996- as -applicable;- the- -
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described In the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated- at all times: The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards In
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (Le.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office In
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
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4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there Is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on Its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains 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.
6. Per 15A NCAC 2H. .0220, upon completion of. construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.60.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other govemment agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality staff member in the Washington
Regional Office at [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 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 renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
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
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Thls report must outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
12. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 45,000 GPD, shall be made tributary to the
subject sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase In flow has been
submitted to and approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
13. If, at any time, the additional wastewater flow volume made tributary to this sewer extension is
believed to exceed the value permitted herein, a modification shall be requested for this permit
from the Division of Water Quality to properly allocate the subject wastewater flow.
14. An additional permit amendment (complete with fee) must be requested and received from the
Division of Water Quality prior to serving any units in addition to the 111 permitted herein.
15. By copy of this permit, the Pamlico County Building Inspections Department is hereby notified that
building or occupancy permits shall only be issued for the above mentioned 111 units in Gum
Thicket Subdivision until further notification is received from this Division indicating that additional
connections will be allowed.
Permit issued this the 18th day of November, 2004
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0024584
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Fast Track Engineering Certification
Permit No. WQ0024584
November 18, 2004
Complete and submit this form to the permit Issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage If portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the protect should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compllance with this permit, regulations or
minimum design criteria,
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, It Is highly recommended
that this certification be sent In a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
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 Broad Creek Regional
Pump Station, Pamlico County project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H :0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
WASHINGTON NC 27889
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate
enforcement actions.
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