NC0055221_Authorization to Construct_19861124

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary November 24, 1986 Director
Mr. J. Earl Daniels, City Manager
City of Marion
P.O. Drawer 700
Marion, N.C. 28752
Subject: Permit No. NCO055221
Authorization to Construct
City of Marion
Nicks Creek Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Treatment Lagoons
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Daniels:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received October 10,
1986, 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 a 50',000 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of
approximately 170 lineal feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, a pump station equipped
with dual 3900-GPM non -submersible pumps, high water alarms and approximately 400
lineal feet of 12-inch force main, two (2) lagoons in parallel, each with a
volume of 820,000 gallon (0.36 Acre), telescoping valves and all associated valves,
piping and appurtenances to serve the Nicks Creek Water Treatment Plant located
in McDowell County.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph
C of NPDES Permit No. NC0055221 issued March 1, 1983, and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0055221.
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with
Part III paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with G. S. 143.215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Boot 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Tclephonc 919-733-7015
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341 shall be notified
11 in advance of operation of the installed treatment system 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.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits the permittee shall take such immediate corrective
action as may be required by this Division, including the construction of
additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
:acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you .have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr.
Donald Safrit, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 179.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: McDowell County Health Department
McGill Associates
i Asheville Regional Office
Mr. Bob Cheek
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey
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