WQCS00217_Permit (Completion)_20130711

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
July 11, 2013
Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director
Carolina Trace Utilities Inc.
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00217
Carolina Trace Utilities Inc
Carolina Trace Collection System
Lee County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
In accordance with your application received June 6th, 2013, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQCS00217, dated July 11, 2013, to the Carolina Trace Utilities Inc for the operation and
maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from December 1", 2013 until November 30t", 2021 and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly
review this permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements
in this permit and any compliance schedules shown in bold.
For purposes of permitting, the collection system is considered to be any existing or newly
installed system extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or point of connection
with a separately owned sewer system. The collection system is considered all gravity lines,
pump stations, force mains, low pressure sewer systems, STEP systems, vacuum systems, etc.
and associated piping, valves and appurtenances that help to collect, manage and transport
wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and
operated by the Permittee through a perpetual legal agreement. Satellite systems are systems
tributary to the Permittee's collection system but those collection systems are not owned or
maintained by the Permittee. The system description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant
to provide a general idea about the size of the system and may not be all inclusive of the
collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A release of wastewater from the wastewater collection system is referred to herein as a Sanitary
Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of enforcement options after an SSO will be determined
considering the criteria listed in condition I(3)(a) and I(3)(b) of the permit and all other relevant
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617 one
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Ralegh, North Carolina 27604
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Carolina Trace Collection System i
July 11, 2013
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If you have questions regarding compliance contact your regional office or the Pretreatment,
Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please
contact Michael Leggett at [phone].
Sincerely,
fo1 Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Quality
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
enclosure: Permit No. WQCS00217
cc: Lee County Health Department
Danny Lasiter, Regional Manager (electronic copy)
Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Water Quality Central Files - WQCS002I7
Steve Reid, NPDES Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit (electronic)
PERCS Files (electronic)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Carolina Trace Utilities Inc
Lee County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 39.7 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 5.3 miles of force main, 7
simplex pump stations that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building, 6 duplex
pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required to make a
complete and operational wastewater collection system to serve the Carolina Trace Utilities Inc
and any deemed permitted satellite communities, pursuant to the application received June fit',
2013, and in conformity with the documents referenced therein and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from December 1", 2013 until November 30t", 2021, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Carolina
Trace Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0038831) prior to being disposed into the
receiving stream. This collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or
modification of your NPDES permit(s).
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no SSO to land or surface waters, nor any
contamination of groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall
take immediate corrective actions, including actions that may be required by the Division
of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer
lines and/or equipment.

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7. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately
removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are
allowable for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the
wastewater treatment facility.
8. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station.
If one of the pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of
repairing or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump
shall be installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it
shall be replaced immediately.
9. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station
identifier and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can
initiate or perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per
day, seven days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number
shall be coupled with instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the
visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.
10. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A
NCAC 02T .305(h)(4).
11. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling feature (i.e. routine contact with
pump stations from a central location to check operational status of the communication
system) shall have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be
weather-proof and placed in a clear and conspicuous location. Permits issued for the
construction of pump stations that included high water alarms in the description must
maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry (i.e. notification of an alarm condition
initiated by the pump station control feature) is installed.
12. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and
components located within the pump station shall be corrosion -resistant and
components in close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -
resistant coating or encasement.
13. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the
existing utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of
Condition (I)(2) of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G
.0201. The ORC shall visit the system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass, spill,
or overflow of wastewater from the system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and
shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs. If the review process results in the

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d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for
all SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the
SSO.
11. In the event of an SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the
Permittee shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize
any ground area and restore the surroundings.
III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(5), II(2) - II(4),
I1(7) - II(8), IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three
years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to, the following
information:
a. Date of SSO or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of
complaint;
c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO and/or complaint,
when applicable;
f. Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions;
h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of its
wastewater collection system that also notes the locations where other wastewater
collection systems become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system
has not been established, a rough sketch shall be drawn. The Permittee shall map
approximately 10 percent of its existing collection system each year for the next ten
years beginning at the original permit issuance date, or until complete, whichever is
sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe
material, pipe location, flow direction, approximate pipe age, number of active service
taps, and each pump station identification, location and capacity.
4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the
collection system permitted herein. The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the
construction record drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the
wastewater collection system for the life of the modification/extension. Information
concerning the extension shall be incorporated into the map of the wastewater collection
system within one year of the completion of construction. The system description

of time. A list of high -priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby
incorporated into this permit condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after
permit issuance are incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until
permit renewal where they shall be referenced in writing in Attachment A.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer
ownership of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The
request shall be accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. Such request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
3. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government
agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation
control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit
NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200
and 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and
Health Act health and safety standards.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying
the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit or terminating the permit as allowed by the
laws, rules, and regulations contained in 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and North Carolina
General Statute §I43-215.1 et. al., or as needed to address changes in federal regulations
with respect to the wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the
Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 02T .0110(4).
6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the
expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the wastewater collection system described therein, and if warranted, will
extend the permit for a period of time and under such conditions and limitations, as the
Commission may deem appropriate.
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617 of any changes to the name and/or address of the responsible party (i.e.
mayor, city/town manager) of the wastewater collection system.
8. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or
related to the collection system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining

fit` ,01VISION OR SERVICE AREA: Carolina Trace Collection System
attachment for Condition IV(4)
CAROLINA TRACE COLLECTION SYSTEM HIGH PRIORITY LINES:
LOCATION
PIPE MATERIAL
PIPE SIZE
TYPE
2007 Traceway
Ductile
811
Aerial
2117 Traceway
Ductile
8
Aerial
850 Eagles Nest
Ductile
4
Aerial
901 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
902 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
904 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
912 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
921 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
1016 Windrace Trail
Ductile
4
Aerial
1395 Colorado Trail
Ductile
8
Aerial
Lakeview & Upper Deck
Ductile
8
Aerial
Dam, South side of Lake
Ductile
12
Exposed
3125 Sand Wedge
Ductile
4
Aerial
6027 St Andrews
Ductile
8
Aerial
Stonegate Pond @
Ductile
8
Sub -waterway
Stonegate North
Mallards Cove Pond @
Ductile
8
Aerial
Highland Woods
5041 Buebird Drive
Ductile
4
Aerial
5055 Bluebird Drive
Ductile
8
Aerial