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Pavillon International
Britten Creek WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 085294AO1
Issued: December 11, 2013
Engineer's Certification
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I, WILLIAM 6q • LRTtC!� 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 Britten Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Polk 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 new extended aeration plant consisting of 3,500 gallon equalization tank
with lift pump and aerated bar screen, 7,500 gallon aeration tank with air diffusers, 1,377
gallon clarifier tank with sludge lift pump, 1,000 gallon sludge holding tank with decant lift
pump, 525 gallon chlorine contact basin with tablet chlorinator, two (2) 60 cfm blowers, one
(1) 22 ofm blower, and controls; installation of new effluent pump station consisting of two
(2) 50 gpm pumps 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.
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 doctunentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
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DENR/DWR/Wastewater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
December 11, 2013
Anne Vance
General Manager
Pavillon International
P. O. Box 189
Mill Spring, North Carolina 28756
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 085294AOI
Pavillon International
Britten Creek WWTP
Dear Ms. Vance:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received November 22, 2013 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 0.00586 MGD Britten Creek WWTP, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Britten Creek River in the Broad 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 new extended aeration plant consisting of 3,500 gallon equalization tank
with lift pump and aerated bar screen, 7,500 gallon aeration tank with air diffusers, 1,377
gallon clarifier tank with sludge lift pump, 1,000 gallon sludge holding tank with decant
lift pump, 525 gallon chlorine contact basin with tablet chlorinator, two (2) 60 cfin
blowers, one (1) 22 cfm blower, and controls; installation of new effluent pump station
consisting of two (2) 50 gpm pumps 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.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO085294 issued September 1, 2013, and shall be subject to revocation
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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An Equal Opporturt4lAffrmative Action Employer

Anne -Vance
December 11, 2013
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unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO085294
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 Asheville 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 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

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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.
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 [phone].
Sincerely,
lWry
Tho as A. Reeder
cc: William G. Lapsley P.E., William G. Lapsley & Associates, PA
214 North King St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Polk County Health Department
DWR, Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File