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Town of Maggie Valley
A To C No. 056561AOI
Issued October 7, 2007
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Randall D. Hintz
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the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe eriodicall we6dy/€> tne)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to (lie Maggie Valley WWTP, located
on US Highway 276 in Haywood County for the Town of Maggie Valley, hereby state that, to
the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
constntction;
Reconfiguration of three existing treatment basins to provide two trains of aeration with a
total volume of 734,192 gallons, five (5) new 1,100 scfm blowers to serve the selector
basins, aeration basins and airlift pumps; two (2) blowers will serve the first stage, fine
bubble aeration basins; two (2) will serve the second stage, course bubble aeration basins;
and one will serve as a spare; a flow splitter box, two (2) 60 ft. by 28 f. rectangular
clarifiers and a new 50,490 gallon digester; two existing 20 HP blowers are being
relocated to serve the existing digesters and new digester, pursuant to the application
received on April 9, 2007, and in conformity with the project plan, 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 1.0 MGD now
apply.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
[North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 7, 2007
Mr. Tim Barth, .Town Manager
Town of Maggie Valley
3987 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 056561AOI
Town of Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley WWTP
Haywood County
Project No. CS370805-01
Dear Mr. Barth:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received on April 9, 2007, 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 of modifications to the
existing 0.75 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into
Jonathans Creek in the French Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 1.0 MGD,
and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Reconfiguration of three existing treatment basins to provide two trains of aeration with a total
volume of 734,192 gallons, five (5) new 1,100 scfm blowers to serve the selector basins, aeration
basins and air lift pumps; two (2) blowers will serve the first stage, fine bubble aeration basins;
two (2) will serve the second stage, course bubble aeration basins, and one will serve as a spare;
a flow splitter box, two (2) 60 ft. by 28 ft. rectangular clarifiers, and a new 50,490 gallon
digester; two existing 20 HP blowers are being relocated to serve the existing digesters and new
digester, pursuant to the application received on April 9, 2007, and in conformity with the project
plan, 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. NCO056561 issued May 15, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0056561.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0105, alternative design criteria has been reviewed
and approved for the design setback from a North Carolina Highway. New treatment units are
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Mr. Tim Barth
October 7, 2007
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required to repair the failing system. The approved alternative design setback for new treatment
unit from Highway is 25 feet, in lieu of the 50 feet setback established in 15A NCAC 2T .0506
(b).
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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville 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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the wastewater treatment facilities by the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this
permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
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.

Mr. Tim Barth
October 7, 2007
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 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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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oleen H. Sullins
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cc: Randall D. Hintz, P.E. - McGill Associates, P.A. (Asheville)
Haywood County Health Department
DWQ Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Michelle McKay, E.I.
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