WQ0045030_Application (FTSE)_20240219

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEMEXTENSION APPLICATION
FTA 10-23& SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
XR1156141
Application Number: __________________ (to be completed by DWR)
All items must be completed or the application will be returned
I.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1.Applicant's name:CITY OF SANFORD(company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2.Applicant type:Individual Corporation General PartnershipPrivately-Owned Public Utility
Federal State/CountyMunicipal Other
3.Signature authority’s name: PAUL WEEKS, PEper 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: CITY ENGINEER
Utilities & Engineering Directior
Paul M. Weeks Jr, P.E. confirmed his title
as 'Utilities & Engineering Directior
4.Applicant’s mailing address: PO BOX 3279
of City of Sanford' on January 25, 2024 by Email
City: SANFORD State: NCZip: 27331-3729
5.Applicant’s contact information:
Phone number: [phone]Email Address: [e-mail]
II.PROJECT INFORMATION:
1.Project name:VISTA TOWNHOMES
2.Application/Projectstatus:Proposed(New Permit)ExistingPermit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: WQ00and issued date: ,
For modifications, also attach adetailed narrative description as described in Item G of the checklist.
If new construction, but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: WQ00
3.County where project is located:LEE
4.Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude:35.4888Longitude: -79.1881
5.Parcel ID (if applicable): 9643-32-7549-00(or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III.CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1.Professional Engineer: MARTHA BRIGHT, PELicense Number: 022028
Firm: KEN BRIGHT ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Mailing address: PO BOX 553
City: SANFORD State: NCZip: 27331-0553
Phone number: [phone]Email Address: [e-mail]
IV.WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF)INFORMATION:
Big
1.Facility Name:Bif Buffalo Wastewater Treatment PlantPermitNumber: 0024147
Owner Name:CITY OF SANFORD
V.RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION:
CS00047
1.Permit Number(s): WQ
2.Downstream(Receiving)Sewer Information:15inchGravity Force Main
3.System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable):WQCS00047
Owner Name(s): CITY OF SANFORD
FORM: FTA 10-23Page 1 of 5

VI.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.If the Applicant is a Privately-Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
Yes NoN/A
2.If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer’s Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV)been attached?
Yes No N/A
3.If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association, has an HOA/POA Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA)and
supplementary documentation as required by 15A NCAC 02T.0115(c) been attached?
YesNoN/A
4.Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply):
Residential(Individually Owned)Retail(stores, centers, malls)Car Wash
Residential (Leased)Retail with food preparation/serviceHotel and/or Motels
School / preschool / day careMedical / dental / veterinary facilitiesSwimming Pool/Clubhouse
Food and drink facilitiesChurchSwimming Pool/Filter Backwash
Businesses / offices / factoriesNursingHomeOther (Explain in Attachment)
5.Nature of wastewater : 100% Domestic% Commercial% Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
If Industrial, is there a Pretreatment Program in effect?YesNo
6.Has a flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .0114(f)?YesNo
If yes, provide a copy of flow reduction approvalletterwith this application
7.Summarize wastewater generated by project:
a,b
Establishment Type(see 02T.0114(f))Daily Design Flow No. of UnitsFlow
3 Bedroom Homes225gal/day184,050GPD
gal/GPD
gal/GPD
gal/GPD
gal/GPD
gal/GPD
Total4,050GPD
aSee 15A NCAC 02T .0114(b), (d), (e)(1) and (e)(2)for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e. proposed unknown
non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas; and residential property
located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined in G.S. 42A-4).
bPer 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified \[in table 15A NCAC 02T.0114\]shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8.Wastewater generated by project: 4,050GPD(per 15A NCAC 02T .0114and G.S. 143-215.1)
Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, please indicate why:
Pump Station/Force Main or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line.
Please provide supplementary information indicating the approximate timeframe for permitting upstream sewers with flow.
Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number: Issuance Date:
Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewerswith no new flow expected
Other(Explain):
FORM: FTA 10-23Page 2of 5

VII.GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA(If Applicable)-02T .0305&MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1.Summarizegravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches)Length (feet)Material
8337PVC SDR 26
836Class 50 DIP
SectionII & IIIof the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
Section IIIcontains informationrelated to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
Oversizinglines to meet minimum slope requirementsis not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII.PUMP STATIONDESIGN CRITERIA(If Applicable)–02T .0305&MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
PROVIDEA SEPARATE COPY OF THIS PAGEFOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1.Pump station number or name:
2.ApproximateCoordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: .Longitude: -.
3.Total number of pumpsat the pump station:
3.Design flow of the pump station: millions gallons per day(firm capacity)
This should reflect the total GPM for the pump station with the largest pump out of service.
4.Operational point(s) perpump(s): gallons per minute(GPM)at feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5.Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches)Length (feet)Material
If any portion of the force main is less than 4-inches in diameter, please identifythe method of solids reduction per
Grinder Pump Mechanical Bar Screen Other (please specify)
MDCPSFM Section 2.01C.1.b.
6.Power reliabilityin accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1):
Standby power source or Standby pump
Must have automatic activation and telemetry -15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(B):
Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
Must bepermanent to facilityand may not be portable
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day15A NCAC02T.0305(h)(1)(C):
Portable power sourcewith manual activation, quick-connection receptacle and telemetry -
or
Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry:
Include documentationthat the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicantand is compatible with thestation.
If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
as part of this permit application in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 10-23Page 3of 5

IX.SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS –(02B .0200&15A NCAC 02T .0305(f)):
1.Does the project comply with all separations/alternativesfound in15A NCAC 02T .0305(f) & (g)?YesNo
15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer systems:
Setback Parameter*SeparationRequired
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below (vertical)18inches
2
Water mains (vertical-water over sewerpreferred,including in benched trenches)18 inches
2
Water mains (horizontal)10 feet
Reclaimed water lines (vertical -reclaimed over sewer)18 inches
Reclaimed water lines (horizontal -reclaimed over sewer)2 feet
**Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-I waters of Class I or
Class II impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water, and associated wetlands.100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
high water (or tide elevation) and wetlandsassociated with these waters(see item IX.2)50 feet
**Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches, as well as wetlands associated with these waters or classified as WL.10 feet
Any building foundation(horizontal)5 feet
Any basement(horizontal)10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains5 feet
Any swimming pools10 feet
Final earth grade (vertical)36 inches
If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or (g),see Section X.1 of this application
*15A NCAC 02T.0305(g)contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(f)cannot be achieved.Please check “yes”
above if these alternatives are used and provide narrative information to explain.
**Stream classifications can be identified using the Division’s NC Surface Water Classifications webpage
2.Does this project comply with the minimum separationrequirements for water mains? YesNoN/A
If no, please refer to 15A NCAC 18C.0906(f) for documentation requirements and submit a separate document,
signed/sealed by an NC licensed PE, verifying the criteria outlined in thatRule.
3.Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands?YesNoN/A
Please provide supplementary information identifying the areas of non-conformance.
forsituations where separation cannot be met.
See the Division’s draft separation requirements
No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified isutilized in design and construction.
4.Is the project located in ariverbasin subject to any State buffer rules?YesBasin name: No
If yes, does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200?YesNo
This includesTrout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
5.Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide/individual permitsYesNo
or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
Please provide the permit number/permitting status in the cover letter if coverage/authorization is required.
)(additional permits/certifications)?YesNo
6.Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications must bebeing prepared,
have been applied for, or have been obtained.Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion
and sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
7.Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed “high-priority?” YesNo
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402, “high-priority sewer” means any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters,
siphon, or sewerspositioned parallel to streambanks that aresubject to erosion that underminesor deteriorates the sewer.
Siphons and sewers suspended through interference/conflict boxes require a variance approval.
If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six-months and
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5)or the permittee’s individual System-Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 10-23Page 4of 5

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10-23)
FT-367FT-367
Application Number:
City of Sanford
Entity Requesting Allocation:
Vista TH's
Project Name for which flow is being requested:
More than one FTSE may be required for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all pump
stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I.Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant
a. WWTP Facility name:
NC0024147
b. WWTP Facility Permit #:
All flows are in MGD
12.0000
c. WWTP facility permitted flow:
1.7196
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP:
4.0280
e. WWTP facility's actual average flow:
0.00405
f. Total flow for this specific request:
6/86276
5.2915
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility:
59&
44%
h. Percent of permitted flow used:
Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
II.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP.
(A)(B)(C)(D) = (B+C)(E)=(A-D)
PumpFirmDesignApprox.
PumpObligated,Total CurrentAvailable
13
StationStationAverageCurrentNot YetFlow Plus
CapacityCapacity
2
(Name orPermitAvg. DailyTributaryObligated
Daily Flow
)ry Flow,
NumberNumbeFlow,DailFlow
(Firm/pf),
MGDMGDMGDMGDMGDMGD
Gasters_Creek#0024.02911.61161.01950.47091.49050.1212
#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A
#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A
#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A#N/A
1. The Firm Capacity (design flow) of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow that
can be achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
2. Design Average Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by the peaking factor (pf) not
less than 2.5, per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
3. A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located between the
project connection point and the WWTP where the Available Capacity is 0.
City of Sanford Collection System
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer):
WQCS00047
Downstream Permit Number:
III.Certification Statement
I, Paul Weeks, Jr. PE, certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of the volume of
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wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving wastewater
treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity related
sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving treatment
plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned improvements identified in
the planning assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and II plus all attached planning assessment addendums for which I am the
responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving collection system or treatment works
has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new wastewater.
01/30/24
Signing Official Signature Date
Utilities & Engineering Director
Title of Signing Official
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Paul M. Weeks Jr, P.E. confirmed his title as
'Utilities & Engineering Directior of City of Sanford
when asking the question in another Add Info Request
(for WQ0045028) Email which is included in this page.
Disregard other information from this page.