WQ0045095_FTSSE_Permit_Issuance_Jacobs_Creek_20240313

March 13, 2024

Ronald Tate, Utility Director
Email: [e-mail]
Rockingham County
371 NC Hwy 65
Reidsville, NC 27320

Subject: Permit No. WQ0045095
Rockingham County
Jacob’s Creek
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Rockingham County

Dear Mr. Tate:
In accordance with your application received January 22, 2024, and additional information received on March 8, 2024, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0045095 dated March 13, 2024
to the Rockingham County (Permittee) for the construction and operation upon certification of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from
the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is
therefore incorporated therein by reference.

Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:

Condition II.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and approved.
Condition II.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection
system permit issued to the Permittee.

Condition II.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit
shall be submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this
permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]

It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed
Professional Engineer to the licensing board.

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following
receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jenny Graznak at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

cc: Donald A. Sever, Summit Design & Engineering Services, [e-mail]
Richard Hicks, Mayodan Town Manager, [e-mail]

WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
______________________________________________________________________
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted to the

Rockingham County
Rockingham County
for the construction and operation of approximately 18,130 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; a 387–gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high
water alarms, telemetry, and a permanent generator with automatic transfer switch; as well as approximately 8,111 linear feet of 8-inch force main to serve a new residential development
with 265 three-bedroom, 74 four-bedroom, and 70 five-bedroom single-family homes as part of the Jacob’s Creek project, and the discharge of 108,075 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater into the Rockingham County and Town of Mayodan existing sewerage systems, pursuant to the application received January 22, 2024, and additional information received on March
8, 2024, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T; the Division’s Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division’s Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental
Quality and considered a part of this permit.

This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified conditions and limitations contained therein.

____________________________________________
Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Permit Number: WQ0045095
Permit Issued: March 13, 2024

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET

Rockingham County is hereby authorized to:

Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of
Mayodan’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0021873.

Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 02T; the Division’s Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division’s Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless
specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall
be the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.

Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special Conditions identified below.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Rockingham County and Town of Mayodan for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
[15A NCAC 02T.0304(g)]

No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 108,075 GPD, shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow
has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)]

Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number, and name of the
owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to call the number in the event of alarm activation or other emergency. Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits
serving a single-family residence may have a placard or sticker on the control panel in lieu of a sign. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]

II. STANDARD CONDITIONS

This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal
permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0116; G.S 143-215.1(d3)]

This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; the Division’s Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division’s Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]

This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]

The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system
permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 02T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be
met:
The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or
surface water standards.
A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented.
Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected
at least once per week.
High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-months and inspections are documented.
A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the
legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators
and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems.
For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows.
Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility.
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.

The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:

Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours
may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill
report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed
to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]

Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge
of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]

Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be submitted
with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided
as applicable. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation
of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:

One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should
be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required
buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.

One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing, velocity, pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well storage,
surge protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a portable
power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations’ storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, include
travel timeframes, shall be provided.

Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the
certification in the space provided, or in written summary form.

Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length changes
of 10% or greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design
Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the
Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After-construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not
be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification & activation. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]

Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division’s Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified
until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting
documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee.  Such variance requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident
prior to completing and submitting the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]

A copy of the individual permit and construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]

Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; the Division’s Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division’s
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]

In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]

The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies.
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]

To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.

Certifying Engineer: _______________________________________________________
Certification Review Date: __________________________________________________
Project: Jacob’s Creek
Permit No. WQ0045095 Project County: Rockingham County
Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address, change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/POA, etc.   Yes  No
If yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.

Have the as-built drawings have been signed, sealed, and dated by an N.C. PE?  Yes  No
Final Engineering certification?  Yes  No
If Partial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the current phase, what was previously certified (if applicable), and what is left
to be certified.
Adequate information related to sewer lines:  Yes  No  N/A
Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter
shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
Adequate information related to pump stations:  Yes  No  N/A
Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h).
Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following:  Yes  No  N/A
15A NCAC 02T, Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for the permitting of Gravity Sewers (latest version), and MDC for the Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(b), prior to certification and operation.
Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital
copy).
The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition
or a supplementary letter. A copy of the reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the original documents.
Does the project contains high priority lines (15A NCAC 02T .0402(2))?  Yes  No
If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A NCAC 02T.0403 (a)(5). If the permit does not include this language, the Fast
Track reviewer will reissue the permit with the appropriate language.
Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length changes of 10% or greater, change in flow,
pump station design capacity design change of 5% or greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)?  Yes  No
If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and
operation.

PERMITTEE: Rockingham County
PERMIT #: WQ0045095
PROJECT: Jacob’s Creek
ISSUE DATE: March 13, 2024
COUNTY: Rockingham County

This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required
supporting documentation. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division’s receipt. Send the required documentation to the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional
Operations Section at the address at the bottom.

Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject
the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. A Final Certification
shall be a complete set of record drawings and design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.

Permittee’s Certification

I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has
provided applicable design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions
thereof.

__________________________ ____ ____________________________ ________________
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
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 project referenced above for the above Permittee, and hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
approximately 18,130 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; a 387–gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a permanent
generator with automatic transfer switch; as well as approximately 8,111 linear feet of 8-inch force main to serve a new residential development with 265 three-bedroom, 74 four-bedroom,
and 70 five-bedroom single-family homes as part of the Jacob’s Creek project, and the discharge of 108,075 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Rockingham County
and Town of Mayodan existing sewerage systems, pursuant to the application received January 22, 2024, and additional information received on March 8, 2024; such that the construction
was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; the Division of Water Resources’ (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February
12, 1996 as applicable; the Division’s Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting
materials.

North Carolina Professional Engineer’s Seal w/signature & date:

 Final  Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):