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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
April 17, 2015
David Smith
Maintenance Director
Pender County Schools
925 Penderlea Highway
Burgaw,North Carolina 28425
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 042251A03
Pender County Schools
Pender High School WWTP
Dear Mr. Smith:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received April 6, 2015, by the
Division of Water Resources (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 0.02 MGD Pender High School WWTP, with discharge of treated
wastewater into the Long Creek in the Cape Fear 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 two (2) new 40 GPM at 15 ft THD submersible effluent pumps, piping,
and controls; installation of two (2) new UV units each unit rated for 46 GPM capacity
and 32,000 µw-sec/cm2, piping, and controls; installation of new effluent totalizing
flow meter, air injector, piping, and controls; in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Note: The existing chlorination and dechlorination systems will remain as back up.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NC0042251 issued effective March 1, 2012 and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC004225I.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
Phone:919.807-63001 Fax:919-807-6494
Internet:www.ncdenr.gov
An Equal Opportunity\Af lrmative Action Employer
David Smith,Maintenance Director
April 17,2015
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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 Division.
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
the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal
facilities.
The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796 - 7215, 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: NPDES Unit, DWR/DENR, 1617 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617.
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
to 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.
David Smith,Maintenance Director
April 17,2015
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Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject
the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number(919) 807-6396.
Sincerely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman
Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: John Tucker, P.E.
NCDPI—Plant Operation Section
6321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6321
DWR/Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Pender County Health Department
Pender County Schools
Pender High School WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 042251A03
Issued April 17,2015
Engineer's Certification
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 modifications and improvements to the Click here to enter facility.
Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Click here to enter county. County,hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Installation of two (2) new 40 GPM at 15 ft THD submersible effluent pumps,
piping, and controls; installation of two (2) new UV units each unit rated for 46
GPM capacity and 32,000 µw-sec/cm2, piping, and controls; installation of new
effluent totalizing flow meter, air injector, piping, and controls; in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed
and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Note: The existing chlorination and dechlorination systems will remain as'back
up.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry SEAL
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs /
1617 Mail Service Center _
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617