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Mr. Jae Kim, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00206
Town of Spring Hope
Town of Spring Hope Collection System
Nash County
Dear Mr. Kim:
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In accordance with your application received December of Spring 'for the operation l and ma ntenance of the
herewith Permit No.
WQC500206, dated February 8, 2018, to the To pri g Hope
subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2018 until May 31, 2026 and shall be subject to the conditions particular
limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility othoroughly m t and any special eview this lt. Please Condit ons.y
attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements
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Town of Spring Hope (Alection System
February 8, 2018
A discharge of wastewater to the environment from the Permittee's wastewater collection system prior to
reaching the wastewater treatment facilities is referred to herein as a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The
evaluation of enforcement options after an SSO will be determined considering all relevant information
available or requested of the Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well as all statutes
and regulations pertaining to the wastewater collection system must be maintained or appropriate
enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(2).
A reportable SSO is an 550 greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or an SSO of any amount that reaches
surface water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.). Reporting requirements including the required
verbal report and written report to the appropriate regional office are referenced in Condition IV(2). Form
CS-SSO can be downloaded from the SSO Reporting area at:
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A notice of deficiency (NOD), notice of violation (NOV), civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of
waste to the system may be issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office.
In order to submit a claim for justification of an SSO, you must use Part II of form CS-SSO with additional
documentation as necessary. DWR staff will review the justification claim and determine if enforcement
action is appropriate. Please be advised that the information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of this permit.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have questions regarding compliance, contact the appropriate regional office. If you need additional
information concerning this permit, please contact Steve Lewis at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit (PERCS)
enclosure: Permit No. WQCS00206
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations
Water Resources Central Files - WQCS00206
Maureen Kinney, NC Operators Certification Program (electronic)
PERCS Files (electronic)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SYSTEM -WIDE 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 the
Town of Spring Hope
wQCS00206
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance,
approximately 10 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 2 miles of force main, 6 duplex pump stations, and
all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required to make a complete and operational wastewater
collection system to serve the Town of Spring Hope and any deemed permitted satellite communities,
pursuant to the application received December 5, 2017, and in conformity with the documents referenced
therein and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental
Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from June 1, 2018 until May 31, 2026, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
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I. PERFORMANCE 1 ARDS
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the properly permitted
Wastewater Treatment Facility identified in the permit application and documented in the Division's
database. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at all times
to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate
actions as per the Response Action Plan (Condition II(9)), as well as any actions that may be required by
the Division of Water Resources (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer
lines and/or equipment. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
The Permittee shall establish by ordinance, inter local agreement or contract its legal authority to
require new sewers be properly constructed; to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains
and service laterals; to address flows from satellite systems and to take enforcement action as required
by Condition 1(4). [G.S. 143-215.913; G.S. 143-215.1(f)(1)]
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational fats, oils and grease program that shall
include at least semiannual distribution of educational material targeted at both residential and non
residential users. The Permittee shall also develop and implement an enforceable fats, oils and grease
program for non-residential users under which the Permittee can take enforcement against users who
have not properly installed, operated and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed
or otherwise violated the terms of the enforcement program pertaining to fats, oils and grease.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
5. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate funding for
reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should address the short-
term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP should typically cover a three to five year
period and include a goal statement, description of the project area, description of the existing facilities,
known deficiencies (over a reasonable period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to
the CIP. [G.S. 143-215.9B]
6. 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 or valved emergency pumping connections are allowable for portable pumping or
rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment facility.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
7. 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. The
permittee shall provide justification for delay in initiating the process for repair or replacement at the
Division's request. If the pump in a simplex pump station serving more than a single building or pump
stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average daily flow rate with the largest pump
out of service fails, it shall be replaced immediately. [15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1)]

8. Each pump station shall �`'" ly and conspicuously posted with a pu station identifier and an
Limber at which an individual who can ini perform emergency
emergency contact telephonc
service for the wastewater collection systcoupled with er day, n�idays per nstructionseek can be that the emergency
This emergency contact telephone number shall be
contact should be called if the visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency
is apparent. (15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (2)]
9. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access.
(15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (4)]
10. 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1)]
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and components
shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or encasement to the extent practicable and
equivalent to the minimum design criteria unless e [15A`ttee can NCACO2T 0108 Irate it is not practicable
or another form of corrosion resistance iemployed.
Il. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
ion (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to
Certification Commiss
erators) to be back-up ORC(s) of the
be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified op
system within 24 hours of
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201.
Theater O from shall visit the
unless visited by the Back -Up
knowledge of a bypass, spill, or overflow of
ORC, and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
(15A NCAC 08G .0200 et.seq.]
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 identification of any recurring
problem in the wastewater collection system that cannot be resolved in a short time period, the
Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the problem(s). [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby equipment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and maintenance
program which shall include the following maintenance activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter, and wet
well;
b. inspecting and exercising all valves;
C. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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5 For each pump st vithout pump reliability (i.e. simplex purr, L ns serving more than a single
building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average daily flow rate with
the largest pump out of service), at least one fully operational spare pump capable of pumping peak
flow shall be maintained on hand. [15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1) (A)]
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps installed, but no
less than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building, unless the
Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a replacement pump within 24 hours of first knowledge
of the simplex pump failure or within the storage capacity provided in a sewer line extension permit.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
7. Rights of way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the wastewater
collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain temporary access in an
emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not allow the establishment and
maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the Permittee shall continue to observe the lines
visually, utilize remote inspection methods (e.g. CCTV) and use the opportunity of drier conditions to
perform further inspections and necessary maintenance. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs, and develop and implement a program for appropriately
cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, the wastewater collection system. At least 10
percent of the gravity wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the ORC, shall be
cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines less than five years old unless
inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or cleaning is required by a sewer line extension
permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
9. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that addresses the following minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site restoration and clean up materials; and
h. Past-SSO assessment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all SSOs as
soon as possible, but if feasible no more than two hours after first knowledge of the 550. The Permittee
shall document in its 5-day report why it was unable to initially respond to any SSO location within two
hours. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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, restore any ground area and restore the
surroundings. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
Ill. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4),11(2) - II(4), II(7) . 11(8), IV(3)
and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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2. The Permittee shall main ". r quate records pertaining to SSOs, and Sor wastewater collection
system complaints for i ri......,. m of three years. These records shall in ut 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 550; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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
The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, flow
direction, approximate pipe age, and each pump station identification, Location and capacity. (15A
NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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 contained within this permit shall be updated to include this modification/extension
information upon permit renewal. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
ing that is necessary to ensure surface water
1, a L„e event a r rotSSO the Division
an acceptequire able sampling rand reporting schedule hall be implemented.
and groundwater protection P
115A NCAC 02T .0108 (c)]
2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Resources staff member at the Raleigh
Regional Office, at telephone number [phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours following first knowledge of the occurrence of the following circumstances within the collection
system which is under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and operated by the Permittee through
a perpetual legal agreement:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons to the ground; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
Voice mail messages or faxed information shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. SSOs (and
other types of spills) occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of
Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
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Persons reportint the above occurrences shall file a spill r�,, ycompleting Part I of Form CS.
SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five business days following first knowledge
of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem
does not recur. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.1C.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection system regularly to
reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and other issues that may cause or
lead to the release of wastes to the environment, threaten human health or create nuisance conditions.
The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
2. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) shall be
inspected by the permittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations that
are connected to telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire wastewater collection system
shall be conducted at least once per year. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
4. Inspections of all high priority lines (i.e. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line contacting surface
waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in such a manner
that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated as high -priority in a permit) shall be performed at
least once per every six-month period 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. 115A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d)(3)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
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. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
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 or as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the wastewater
collection system, in accordance with required procedures. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)(4)]
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5. The Permittee shall pay t al fee within thirty (30) days after being bil ed by the Division. Failure
revoke this permit.
cordil. ..,ay cause the Division to initiate acti
to pay the fee ac ,. �
115A NCAC 02T .0110 (4))
6. The Permittee shall file an application for renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the
expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Director 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 Director may deem appropriate. 115A NCAC
02T .0109]
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems
Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center,aRarnl ayor,N North
(ina 27699 of manage) of theychanges wastewater collection
the name
and/or address of the responsible party
system. 115A NCAC 02T .0106 (c)]
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 antainr he termsand conditions o
determining ncompliance with 'f tpermit, and may obtain
samplesermit, may inspect or copy
any records that must be mied under
samples of wastewater, groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110 (3)]
9. The Permittee or their authorized representative js eo ll hax a available
a cive of the Divisor it to present
upon request by any duly authorized officer, emp y
[15A NCAC 02T .0104]
Permit issued this the 811' of February, 2018
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
by Deborah Gore, Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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