WQ0045780_Permit (Issuance)_20240906

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JP ­
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 6, 2024
Delivered electronically via email to: chris wheatOuwharriecharter. org
Chris Wheat, Assistant Superintendent
Uwharrie Green School, Inc.
207 Eagle Lane
Asheboro, NC 27205
Subject: Permit No. WQ0045780
Uwharrie Charter Academy and High School & Trades
Temporary Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Randolph
Dear Mr. Wheat:
In accordance with your application received August 22, 2024, and additional information
received August 29, 2024, and September 4, 2024, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0045780, dated September, to Uwharrie Charter Academy High School & Trades for the
time -limited operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall
be effective from September 5, 2024, will expire on March 5, 2025, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be
considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this
permit:
Condition I.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and
haul facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration,
operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of
wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance condition.
Condition IIA: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
Name of contract hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of
wastewater removed.
These records shall be submitted monthly by the following Wednesday to
Caitlin Williams of the Water Quality Regional Operations of the Winston-
Salem Regional Office.

Condition II.14: This permit shall expire March 5, 2025. Should the pump and haul activities
stop prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Winston
Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section notifying them of that the
permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal solution
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 Caitlin Williams at
[phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WSRO Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Toby Hill, CLH Designs PA (electronic copy)
Keith Downing, CLH Designs PA (electronic copy)
Steven Miller, CLH Designs PA (electronic copy)
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DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL 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
Uwharrie Charter Academy High School & Trades
for the construction and operation of a domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to serve
Uwharrie Charter Academy High School & Trades, consisting of a 12,000 gallon tank, a high water
alarm, and all associated piping. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum
24 hours storage with on -site visual high-water alarms and telemetry. The anticipated flow for this
pump and haul operation is expected to be 8,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater, pursuant
to the application received August 22, 2024, and additional information received August 29, 2024,
and September 4, 2024, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T 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 September 5, 2024, will expire on March 5, 2025, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
DocuSigned by:
OD2D3CE3F167456...
Jennifer F. Graznak
Assistant Regional Supervisor
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0045780
Permit Issued: September 6, 2024
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Uwharrie Charter Academy High School & Trades is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned domestic wastewater pump and haul operation. The
wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to City of Asheboro WWTP (Permit
No. NC0026123) for final treatment.
It shall be the Permittee's responsibility 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 facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the
licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any
Special Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Uwharrie Charter Academy
High School & Trades, the Delk Septic, and City of Asheboro WWTP for the collection,
transportation, and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. [15A NCAC
02T.0204(b)]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b) Name of contract hauler;
c) Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d) Volume of wastewater removed.
The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being
conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon
request. Records shall be submitted to the Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional
Operations of the Winston Salem Regional Office. Records shall be submitted monthly by
the following Wednesday. [15A NCAC 02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the 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 an application fee, 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 .0104;
G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
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3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual
high-water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul
operation. [15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out
in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting
materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
S. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described
in the application and other supporting data. No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other
than the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump
and haul activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Winston
Salem Regional Water Resources Section, telephone number [phone], as soon as
possible, but in no case more than 24 hour, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of either of the following:
a) If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b) Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps,
aerators, compressors etc.; or
c) Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly
to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station
or facility; or
d) Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e) 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 (800) 858-
0368 or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a written 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)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T;
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 .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
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9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul
activities and 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)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on
or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
11. 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 maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local
government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit,
completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that
a completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice
of Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances this certification may not be
required.
13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained
on file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire March 5, 2025. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to the
date of expiration send written notification to the Winston Salem Regional Office, Water
Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final
disposal solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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