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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0067091_Authorization to Construct_20081104Aqua North Carolina, Inc. A To C No. 067091 A01 Issued May 1, 2008 Engineer's Certification 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 modifications and improvements to the Mikkola Downs Subdivision WWTP, located on NCSR 2016 Road in Forsyth County for Aqua North Carolina, Inc. , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfate pursuant to the fast track application received on March 27, 2008, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. 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 -7 -- - Registration No. Date jcA0 8 - �ite� ,dt Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 5 W AT F9 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources May 1, 2008 Mr. Gary Moseley Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, North Carolina 27511 SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 067091AOI Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Mikkola Downs Subdivision WWTP Dechlorination Facilities Forsyth County Dear Mr. Moseley: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received on March 27, 2008, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing Mikkola Downs Subdivision WWTP, with discharge of wastewater effluent into East Belews Creek in the Roanoke River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on March 27, 2008, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO067091 issued July 1, 2007, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0067091. 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. N'orthCarolirta Natrrra!!if North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper a Mr. Moseley May 1, 2008 ` Page 2 The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000 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 these permitted facilities, the attached Engineer's Certification form must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit and this Authorization to Construct. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade t6 comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily;.excluding . weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202. 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. 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. 4� r Mr. Moseley May 1, 2008 Page 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Ken Pohlig, P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6221. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins sc/kp cc: James Thurman Horne, P.E., Horizon Engineering and Consulting, Inc. Forsyth County Health Department Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Ken Pohlig, P.E. Steve Coffey, P.E. ATC File