NC0037737_Authorization to Construct_19970121

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. John Burton
Nantahala Village
9400 Highway 19 West
Bryson, Notch Carolina 28713
Dear Mr. Burton:
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January 21,1997
Subject: Permit No. NCO037737
Authorization to Construct
Nantahala Village WWTFImprovements
Swain County -
Your original letter of request for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) was received February 15,
1996 by the Division and an ATC permit was issued May 31, 1996. However, due to insufficient funds
several major modifications were proposed by McGill Associates and submitted to this office on
November 12, 1996. These modifications pertained to the elimination of the proposed control building
and the elimination of the proposed chlorine solution feed system. Revised plans were received January
15, 1997 and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and installation
of the proposed modifications to the existing wastewater treatment system and all necessary appurtenances
with discharge of treated water from outfall 001 into an unnamed tributary to the Nantahala River in the
Little Tennessee River Basin. Specifically, this ATC allows:
• installation of a 3,000 gallon septic tank
• installation of spay nozzles and distribution piping
• installation of a recirculation tank with submersible sewage pumps
• installation of a new 4" effluent pipe and abandonment of the old effluent line
• installation of additional piping, valves, meters and control equipment
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO037737 issued December 1, 1992 and shall be subject to revocation unless the water
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified above, and in
Permit No. NC0037737.
Any sludge generated from this treatment facility must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In the event that the facility fails 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 water treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/251-6208, shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place 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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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 the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contaa;Steven Pellet, telephone number 9191733-5083
extension 516.
Sincerely, _
'. Preston Howard; Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit
Facility Assessment Unit