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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0088749_Authorization to Construct_20120807/VGo0ss*74y Lissara Partners, LLC A To C No. 088749AOI Issued February 18, 2009 Engineer's Certification 1, John F. Phillips, P.E. , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/vm*k4y/i 'e) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Lissara WWTP, located West of Conrad Road in Forsyth County for Lissara Partners, LLC, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: One (1) Van2 � -a{-)18,900 gallow equalization tank"neh with a 2 HI', 38 scfin flow equalization blowerP, 95 gpm flow equalization pump; flow control splitter box; three (3) 5 HP, 135 scfin main plant blowers; two (2) 20,000 gallon steel aeration tanks; two (2) 12-ft square, 13 ft sidewater depth clarifiers with clarifier airlift pump and scum pump; two (2) 8,100 gallon sludge tanks with supernatant airlift pump; chlorinator/dechlorinator contact tank with two (2) tube tablet chlorine feeders and two (2) tube tablet dechlorination feeders; effluent flow measurement box, flow measurement* weir and ultrasonic effluent level sensor; 45 kW standby generator blower building; and associated yard piping, electrical work and control systems in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. * (natural gas -fired) I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. We understand that the wastewater treatment plant flow limits of 0.054 MGD now apply. Signature V- &4Registration No. Date 877-20 2 10130 c .�0�, ••CARo f Send to: Construction Grants & Loans p�.•N ESSIpy.�'19S'• DENR/DWQ SEAL = 1633 Mail Service Center 10130 Raleigh, NC 27699-1633so Note: The ATC incorrectly stated two 18,900 gallon ''�., The approved specifications indicatedPH� `''�, FE tanks, pp plans and one 18,900 gallon FE tank with two 2 HP FE pumps. The t h df f 1 d t t 1 1X c N C45 :o � t genera or was c ange rom propane ue e o na urn gas once it was determined that natural gas piping could be AUG 0,8 2012 extended to the WWTP site. wowdusFinwaseta. 4 DIEHL & PHILLIPS, P.A. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 219 East Chatham Street Cary, North Carolina 27511 Telephone (919) 467-9972 -- Fax (919) 467-5327 TRANSMITTAL August 7, 2012 TO: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 FROM: John F. Phillips, R.E. RE: Engineer's Certification A to C No. 088749A01 Lissara Partners, LLC Lissara WWTP Forsyth County WILLIAM C. DIEHL., P.E. JOHN F. PHILLIPS, P.E. ALAN R. KEITH, P.E. No. of Copies Description Remarks 1 Engineer's Certification - Signed, sealed, and dated 8-7-12 Note revisions on Certification. Enclosures Cc: Mr. Lang Wilcox Mr. Pete Ramey RE n %F� AUG 0 8 20 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Lang Wilcox Lissara Partners, LLC 2631 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 Dear Mr. Wilcox: Coleen H. Sullins Director February 18, 2009 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 088749A01 Lissara Partners, LLC Lissara W WTP Forsyth County A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 5, 2008, by the Division of Water Quality (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 new 0.054 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Yadkin River in the Yadkin River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following: Two (2) 18,900 gallon steel flow equalization tanks each with a 2 HP, 38 scfm flow equalization blower and a 2 HP, 95 gpm flow equalization pump; flow control splitter box; three (3) 5 HP, 135 scfm main plant blowers; two (2) 20,000 gallon steel aeration tanks; two (2) 12-ft square, 13 ft sidewater depth clarifiers with clarifier airlift pump and scum pump; two (2) 8,100 gallon sludge tanks with supernatant airlift pump; chlorinator/dechlorinator contact tank with two (2) tube tablet chlorine feeders and two (2) tube tablet dechlorination feeders; effluent flow measurement box, flow measurement weir and ultrasonic effluent level sensor; 45 kW standby generator and propane fuel tank; blower building; and associated yard piping, electrical work and control systems in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NIIAMIllif An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Lang Wilcox February 18, 2009 Page 2 This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO088749 issued August 15, 2008, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0088749. 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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Winston Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000, 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: Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. 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, Mr. Lang Wilcox February 18, 2009 Page 3 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 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. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6206. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins swc:sr cc: John F. Phillips, P.E. — Diehl & Phillps, P.A., 219 E. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511 Forsyth County Health Department Winston Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Steve Coffey, P.E. ATC File No. 088749A0I