NC0083933_ATC FINAL Permit_20231128

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Lauren Raup-Plummer, PE
Engineering Manager
Aqua North Carolina, Inc
202 MacKenan Drive
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Dear Mrs. Raup-Plummer:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 083933A01
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Salem Quarters WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO083933
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received November 1, 2023 by
the Division of Water Resources (Division). With additional information received on November
20, 2023, 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
0.60 MGD Salem Quarters WWTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Belews Creek
in the Roanoke 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 (1) 0.24 MGD Manual Static Bar Screen, and all necessary piping and
controls (if applicable); in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to
the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO083933 issued effective 29 November 2023, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0083933.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and all
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
NORTHCAROLINA 919.707.9000
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Lauren Raup-Plummer, PE
November 28, 2023
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of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 336-776-9800, 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 and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. The Engineer's Certification form is included with this submittal.
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. All ORC site inspections
must be documented in a log to be always on -site and available for review.
A copy of the project 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.

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Lauren Raup-Plummer, PE
November 28, 2023
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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 compliance with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with 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 Fenton Brown Jr
at telephone number [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Docuftned by:
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for Richard E. Rogers, Jr.
Director, Division of Water Resources
by Doug Dowden
NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: NPDES Files
ecopy: Kevin Davidson, PE
Agri -Waste Technology
Email: [e-mail]
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Forsyth County Health

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Aqua North Carolina, Inc
Salem Quarters WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 083933AOI
Issued 29 November 2023
NPDES Permit No. NCO083933
Engineer's Certification
I, , 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 Salem Quarters Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Forsyth 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 (1) 0.24 MGD Manual Static Bar Screen, and all necessary piping
and controls (if applicable); in conformity with the project plans, specifications,
and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application
package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
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 documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Fenton Brown Jr.
NPDES Industrial Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617