NC0089478_Authorization to Construct_20150520

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 20, 2015
Paul Vest
President and CEO YMCA Western North Carolina, Inc.
53 Ashland Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 089478AOI
YMCA of Western Carolina
Camp Watia WWTP
Dear Mr. Vest:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received December 12, 2014, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division). After several required changes the final revised 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 treatment facility for the 0.006 MGD Camp Watia
W WTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into Townhouse Branch in the Little Tennessee River
Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the
construction of the following specific components:
Installation of a new 0.006 MGD aeration treatment plant consisting of one (1) 3,500
gallon EQ basin with aerated bar screen, air lift pump, one (1) 14 CFM at 4.5 psig blower;
two (2) in series aeration basin total 7,500 gallons capacity with two (2) 38 CFM at 4.5
psig blowers; one (1)1,3 77 gallon hopper -clarifier with WAS air lift pump; one (1) 1,000
gallon aerated sludge storage tank; effluent meter with recorder; dual tablet chlorinator;
dual tablet de -chlorinator; auto dialer monitoring system; piping , and other 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. NCO089478 issued effective September 1, 2014, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0089478.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.nodenr.gov
An Equal Opportunity%Affirmative Action Employer

Paul Vest, President and CEO YMCA Western North Carolina, Inc.
May 20, 2015
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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 (828) 296 - 4500, 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 T I 5A: 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 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.

Paul Vest, President and CEO YMCA Western North Carolina, Inc.
May 20, 2015
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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,
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_ S. Jay Zimmerman
Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: William Lapsley, P.E.
WGLA Engineering, PLLC
214 N. King St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
DWR/Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Swain County Health Department

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YMCA of Western Carolina.
Camp Watia WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 089478AOI
Issued May 20, 2015
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 Camp Watia Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Swain 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 a new 0.006 MGD aeration treatment plant consisting of one (1)
3,500 gallon EQ basin with aerated bar screen, air lift pump, one (1) 14 CFM at
4.5 psig blower; two (2) in series aeration basin total 7,500 gallons capacity with
two (2) 38 CFM at 4.5 psig blowers; one (1)1,377 gallon hopper -clarifier with
WAS air lift pump; one (1) 1,000 gallon aerated sludge storage tank; effluent
meter with recorder; dual tablet chlorinator; dual tablet de -chlorinator; auto dialer
monitoring system; piping, and other 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 documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617