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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0089478_Authorization to Construct_20150520S_ INA 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: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807.6494 Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity%Affirmative Action Employer Paul Vest, President and CEO YMCA Western North Carolina, Inc. May 20, 2015 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 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 (919) 807-6396. Sincerely, r, r:vtielvUu _ 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 Li I 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