NC0029297_Authorization to Construct_19910722

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary -- Director
July 22, 1991
Mr. Mark Bumgatner
Catawba County Schools
Route 1, Box 295
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: Permit No. NCO029297
Authorization to Construct
Fred T. Foard Hiah School
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Bumgarner:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 7, 1991 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 approximately 1,600 linear feet of 4-inch outfall
line, chlorine contact tank with a tablet type chlorinator and cascade aerator to serve the Fred T. Foard
High School with discharge of treated wastewater into Potts Creek which is classified as C waters in the
Catawba River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO029297 issued July 1, 1991, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Pernut No.
NC0029297.
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 Environmental Management.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Perrnittee 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.
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The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. [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.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Pernittee for the
life of the facility.
The sand media of the two (2) surface sand filters must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 14 3-215.6.
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.
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 collection facilities.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin, telephone number
919/733-5083.
cerely,
eorge T. Eve t
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mooreville Regional Office
Mr. R. Carroll Williams, P. E.