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JOHX W HAR.RIS, P. E.
Telephone [phone]
CONSULTING ENGINEER
7909 Ocoee Court
RALEIGH, N. C. 27612
27, January, 1999
Mr. Mark McIntire
NC DEIINR
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N. C. 27626-0535
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RE: WWTP for Country Wood Subdivision
Permit # NCO065684 U "%off CC�3►-e'j
"As Built" Certification
Dear Mr. McIntire;
In reference to the above noted waste water treatment plant, and the permit
requirement for an Engineer's "Certification of Construction Compliance" I have made the
following investigations.
1.) Reviewed a plan prepared by Mr. Robert E. Etue,
2.) Reviewed the design plan as submitted, and approved by your office,
3.) Visited the site for my own inspection, and
4.) Met with the WWTP Operators (Mid South)
The Etue plan is an "As Built" survey which has been certified as accurate by Mr.
Etue; who is a Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
With the "As Built" certification as a reference I did not re -measure the structures;
but rather used my field visit to visually verify the general configuration of the components
and operability of the system. I have also been informed that the treatment plant operators
( Mid South Water Systems, Inc. ) have reviewed the system, and performed start-up tests
on the system's mechanical components. The Mid South operators, while noting some
details that they wish to have changed, are prepared to accept the plant for operation.
My research and observation indicate to me that the constructed system; due to
field encountered complexities; has been constructed differently from the approved plan.
The system, however, has the same components and the same treatment process as that

which was approved by your office. I believe that the system; as constructed; is
substantially in compliance with the original "approved" design plans.
I am hereby certifying that this WWTP has been constructed in an appropriate
manor and is basically ready for operation.
If you should have any information that I should be aware of, or if you should have
any questions, please give me a call.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,7Health and Natural Resources LT!XA 4 1
Division of Water QualityAJ
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p E H 1`**J F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 8, 1997
Mr. Carroll Weber
Mid South Water Systems, Incorporated
P. O. Box 127
Sherrills Ford, North Carolina 28673
Dear Mr. Weber:
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO065684
Authorization to Construct Ammendment
Country Woods Subdivision
Union County
The Division issued an Authorization to Construct (ATC) to Mid South Water Systems July 25, 1997 for the above
referenced facility. The ATC authorized construction of a 160,000 gpd wastewater treatment system. This ammendment to
that ATC authorizes construction of a 480,000 gpd wastewater treatment facility consisting of three (3) 160,000 gpd
treatment trains as descirbed in the July 25, 1997 ATC.
This Authoriztion to Construct requires that all components of the above described wastewater treatment facility be
at least 50 feet from the facility's property line. Also, as a condition of this Authorization to Construct, in addition to the
berm specified on the plans a wood fence and vegetative buffer shall be constructed and should be verified by the engineer prior
to submission of the Engineering Certification.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO065684 issued November 14, 1994, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0065684.
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 Mooresville 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 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.
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 the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0065684
Authorization to Construct Ammendment
Country Woods WWTP
August 8, 1997
Page 2
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .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,
and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other
conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
facility.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated
herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall
subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Permit.
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 Mr. Mark McIntire, telephone number [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
`/. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Permits & Engineering (Permit file)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
McCall Brothers Inc. I Ken Sigmon'
6700 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, LT"Al
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Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Water Quality 1
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ���ML
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 25, 1997
Mr. Carroll Weber
Mid South Water Systems, Incorporated
P. O. Box 127
Sherrills Ford, North Carolina 28673
Dear Mr. Weber:
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO065684
Authorization to Construct
Country Woods Subdivision
Union County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 17, 1997 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 160,000 grid wastewater treatment system consisting of a 40,000 gallon flow equalization tank, a
160,000 gallon diffused aeration basin, a 26,667 gallon secondary clarifier, a 32,000 gallon aerated sludge holding tank, four
tertiary filter cells with an integrated clearwell, mudwell and filtrate holding chamber, a 3,333 gallon chlorine contact
chamber, a 1,500 gallon dechlorination chamber, a recording type flowmeter, an emergency power diesel generator and all
blowers, piping and appurtenances with final discharge of treated effluent into Goose Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.
This Authoriztion to Construct requires that all components of the above described wastewater treatment facility be
at least 50 feet from the facility's property line. Also, as a condition of this Authorization to Construct, in addition to the
berm specified on the plans a wood fence and vegetative buffer shall be constructed and should be verified by the engineer prior
to submission of the Engineering Certification.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO065684 issued November 14, 1994, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0065684.
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 Mooresville 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 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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10%, post -consumer paper

Permit No. NC0065684
Authorization to Construct
Country Woods WWTP
July 25, 1997
Page 2
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 the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .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,
and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other
conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
facility.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated
herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall
subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Permit.
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 Mr. Mark McIntire, telephone number [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
/G��
Ir A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Permits & Engineering (Permit file)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
McCall Brothers Inc. / Ken Sigmon
6700 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216

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To:
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No.
Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Robson
Date: June 6, 1994`�
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Union
Permit No. NCO065684
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION '
1. Facility and Address: Country Woods East Subdivision
Mid South Water Systems, Inc.
Post Office Box 127
Sherrills Ford, North Carolina 28673
2. Date of Investigation: May 10, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Jeff Walker, ORC;
704/534-4811
5. Directions to Site: Proceed east on S.R. 1004 (lawyers Road)
approximately 1.2 miles from the Union -Mecklenburg County
line. Turn right onto Redwood Drive and proceed approximately
0.65 mile. Turn left onto Hemlock Drive and proceed 0.1 mile.
The wastewater treatment plant is located on the left side of
Hemlock Drive.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35°07'22" Longitude: 80037'12"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: G 16 SE U.S.G.S. Name: Bakers, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes x No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently
rolling, 3-4% slopes; The facility is not located within the
100 year flood plain.

9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet; however,
there are building lots adjacent to the wastewater treatment
plant lot.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Goose Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin; 03-07-12
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Goose Creek in this area is a small,
slow moving stream. There are several other discharges
in the Goose Creek Watershed.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
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1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.19 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.09 MGD 6. 110 and b 4V 0,1met0
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.09 MGD ✓ �-4»C
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: On December 6, 1993 an Authorization to Construct
a 0.10 MGD was issued for expansion of the Country Woods
II WWTP, which will bring the total capacity to 0.190
MGD.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facilities consist of two 45,000 gpd wastewater
treatment plants. Each plant consists of aeration tank,
clarifier, tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact tank,
post aeration tank, and aerated sludge holding tank.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: The proposed addition to the
existing plant includes a 40,000 gallon flow equalization
tank, dual 50,000 gpd extended aeration package plants,
a 190,000 gpd effluent filtration unit, two 1250 gallon
chlorine contact tanks, a 2064 gallon post aeration tank,
and dechlorination.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Sludge is routinely wasted to the sludge tank. sludge is
removed from the tank when needed by Liquid Waste Septic

Hauler. Final disposal is at a Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility
Department facility.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class II
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 05 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 03007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other Disposal Options: N/A
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality, or groundwater: No AQ or GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility.
6. Other Special Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The wastewater treatment facility serving Country Woods II was
in good operating condition at the time of the site inspection.
The existing facilities have a design capacity of 0.09 MGD.
An authorization to construct has been issued and the construction
is underway for an additional 0.10 MGD for a total of 0.190 MGD.
This office recommends that no dwellings be located closer than 150
feet to the wastewater facility.

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No adverse impact was noted on the receiving stream as a
result of discharge. Several other wastewater treatment plants are
located on Goose Creek or its tributaries.
It is recommended that the subject permit be renewed as requested.
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