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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
October 6, 2004
Mr. Wendell T. Howard
HRS Land Development, LLC
204 Charlotte Highway, Suite G
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 087556A01
Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Howard:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to
Construct permit for a new Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP. The Division finds the proposed design
to be satisfactory and hereby grants authorization for construction or installation of the following:
a new activated sludge treatment system consisting of:
• 9,000 gallon flow equalization tank;
• 9,000 gallon sludge holding tank;
• four 9,000 gallon aeration tanks;
• two 4,300 gallon/ 74 sq. ft. hopper -style clarifiers;
• two 375 gallon chlorine contact chambers; and
• 160 gallon dechlorination chamber;
approx.175 lin. ft. of 6" diameter gravity outfall line with endwall; and
• all related structures, equipment, piping, controls, and other appurtenances, as presented in
the approved plans and specifications.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit
No. NC0087556, issued February 28, 2002, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
that permit.
Upon completion of construction and submittal of an acceptable Engineer's Certification (see below),
the approved capacity of the facility shall be set at 0.027 MGD. The Division acknowledges that the
design capacity of the facility is 0.036 MGD. However, the allowable discharge remains at 0.027
MGD, consistent with the NPDES permit, and issuance of this ATC does not imply or obligate the
Division to approve any future increase in the discharge.
Special Provisions
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 this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or
disposal facilities.
Notification Requirements
The Permittee shall notify the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], at least
North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center FAX [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

Authorization to Construct
October 6, 2004
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 of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Engineering Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall
provide the Division with a certification from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this
Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. The certification should be
mailed to the NPDES Unit,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
ORC Requirements
The Permittee must continue to employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator 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 Title
15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. 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; and must properly
manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and comply with all other
conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Conditions
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not relieve the Permittee from its responsibility
to comply with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of
the facility.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Templeton, at
[phone], extension 541.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Enclosures: Approved Plans & Specifications, Engineer's Certification Form
Copies: Mr. David Stroud (w/ engr. cert.) - David D. Smith and Co.,
46 Haywood Street, Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28801
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
(NPDES Unit Files

DAVID D. SMITH and COMPANY
Civil Engineering Consultants
46 Haywood St., Suite 201A
Asheville, NC 28801
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Date: September 10, 2004 Project: Ledgestone Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project No.: 133201
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Division of Water Quality
NPDES Permitting Unit
512 N Salisbury Street, 9t" floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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We transmit:
® herewith ❑ under separate cover
❑ in accordance with your request
For your:
® approval
❑ information
❑ record
The following:
® Drawings
❑ Samples
❑ Change Order
❑ Calculations
❑ distribution to parties
❑ review & comment
❑ use
❑ Shop Drawings Prints
® Specifications
® Literature
Copies
Date
Description
2
9/10/04
Sheet 1 and 2 of 2 — 36, 000 G.P.D. Wastewater Treatment Plant
2
9/03/04
Detail of Flow(Surge) Splitter
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Flowmeter Specifications
Remarks: These drawings should address your e-mailed review comments dated 8-11-04 and we
look forward to final approval. Refer to the chart on the drawings for the routing sequence during
initial low flow startup. I have sent a copy (the third copy) of this submittal directly to the Local DENR
office as you had suggested.
As always, please call if you have any questions.
By: David J. Straub
C: Larry Frost — NCDENR, Asheville Regional Office w/attached
Wendell Howard — T& K Utilities w/ attached
File w/attached
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

DAVID D. SMITH and COMPANY
Civil Engineering Consultants
46 Haywood St., Suite 201A
Asheville, NC 28801
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Date: August 6, 2004 Project: Ledgestone Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project No.: 133201
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Services Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27688-1617
Attn: Mike Templeton
We transmit:
® herewith ❑ under separate cover
❑ in accordance with your request
For your:
® approval
❑ information
❑ record
The following:
® Drawings
❑ Samples
❑ Change Order
❑ Calculations
❑ distribution to parties
❑ review & comment
❑ use
❑ Shop Drawings Prints
❑ Specifications
❑ Literature
Copies
Date
Description
3
7/24/04
Sheet 1 and 2 of 2 — 36, 000 G.P.D. Wastewater Treatment Plant
Remarks: These drawings should address the initial review comments re: splitting the system up
into a two — train system. Please call if you have any questions.
By: David J. Straub
C: Wendell Howard — T& K Utilities w/ attached
File
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

State of North Carolina F�1 <J e
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary NCDENR
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.E., Director
March 1, 2004
Mr. Wendell T. Howard
HRS Land Development, LLC
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V) Subject: ATC Request Acknowledgment
NPDES Permit NCO087556
'n ATC Number 087556AO1
LQ Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Howard:
The Division received the authorization to construct request and your check (# 8482) for $150.00 on February
24, 2004' This application has been assigned the number highlighted above.
Changes in the permitting fees for NPDES facilities took effect on January 1, 1999. Among those changes was
the elimination of fees for all authorization to construct permits. I am returning the check you submitted with the
authorization to construct request.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division.
The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is received, however,
due to current staff shortages that review period may take longer. Should any additional information be
required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mike Templeton at
[phone] ext. 541.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS
APPLICATION.
Sincerely,.
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit Permit File
David D. Smith, PE David D. Smith & Company
46 Haywood Street
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Asheville, NC 28801
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HRS Land Development, LLC
204 Charlotte Highway, Suite G
Asheville, N. C. 28803
February 24, 2004
Valery Stephens
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Services Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27688-1617
RE: Ledgestone Subdivision Waste Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC 0087556
Project No. 133201
Dear Ms Stephens,
This letter is in response to your questions concerning
the construction of the proposed treatment plant.
1. HRS Land Development, LLC - Contact Person
Wendell T. Howard - Partner
Office: 828-299-8205 Cellphone: 828-230-3400
2. The name of the proposed subdivision is now called:
Ledgestone Subdivision
3. HRS Land Development, LLC authorizes David D. Smith and
Company to act in our behalf to assist the completion of
this project.
I appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions,
please call.
Sincerely,
HRS Land Development, LLC
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Wendell T. Howard
Partner
cc: David D Smith & Company
46 Haywood Street, Suite 201-A
Asheville, N. C. 28801
MAR 3 2004

ATC PROCESSING Facility: �-e,6Qe �)k-Q- Li/_l
PUBLIC INFO. ASSIST. NPDES No.:
CHECKLIST ATC No.:
SCOPE of Project: NQLO TI0-A-+
- Pull existing permit, (is this action allowed?):
Will this activity require a change notice to compliance?
Point Assignment: Ao
SUBMITTAL:
✓ Letter of Request from the Permittee
J(3) Plans, Specifications and Design Calculations
* signed & sealed by NC PE ?
* three sets of each?
ACTION:
rejection (reason):
hold for:
✓ accept (date):
LOG IN & DISPERSAL (Once package is complete):
YES NO
/Log on BIMS / determine the ATC number/ create and print out tracking slip
Loa on the Units' ATC data base
Create and send acknowledge letter (date sent):
to permittee/consultant/NPDES file j
Request Staff Report from Regional Office sent on:
(assemble the following and mail by courier to the appropriate RO):
* copy of the acknowledgment letter (highlight RO),
* copy of the request letter,
copy of submittal package (plans, specs and calculations),
ASSIGNED:
/reviewer. ��iiY�l � �IU � date:
ATC process 8127198

DAVID D. SMITH and COMPANY
Civil Engineering Consultants
46 Haywood Street, Suite 201-A
Asheville, NC 28801
January 28, 2004
Mr. David Goodrich, Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Services Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27688-1617
Natural Resources —,
Re: Authorization to Construct
Ledgestone Subdivision Wastewater Treatment
NPDES Permit No. NC 0087556
Project No. 133201
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
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Please find enclosed three (3) copies of plans, detailed specifications, this letter for the
subject project and the $150.00 permit fee. The discharge permit application was filed
under the title of CII Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant. However, since that
application, the subdivision has been officially named Ledgestone Subdivision.
On behalf of the owner, we are requesting authorization to construct. The extended
aeration treatment system is designed as follows:
Average Daily Hydraulic Flow:
27,000 GPD
Electrical:
Three Phase
230 Volts
Flow Equalization Tank:
8,000 gallons
Sludge Tank:
9,000 gallons
Aeration:
27,000 gallons
Clarifier:
4297 gallons
74 sf surface area
Chlorine Contact:
728 gallons
De -chlorination:
160 gallons
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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DAVID D. SMITH and COMPANY
Civil Engineering Consultants
46 Haywood Street, Suite 201-A
Asheville, NC 28801
Mr. David Goodrich
January 28, 2004
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Biosolids for the facility shall be hauled to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of
Buncombe County for disposal.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
DDS/jsa
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]