WQ0023580_PE Facility Inspection_20240417

Initial Review
Reviewer
nathaniel.thornburg
Is this submittal an application? (Excluding additional information.) *
Yes No
If not an application what is the submittal type?* Annual Report
Residual Annual Report
Additional Information
Other PE Facility Inspection
Permit Number (IR) * WQ0023580
Applicant/Permittee Cove Key Association, Inc.
Email Notifications
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Regional Office
CO Reviewer
Admin Reviewer

Submittal Form
Project Contact Information
Please provide information on the person to be contacted by NDB Staff regarding electronic submittal, confirmation of receipt, and other correspondence.
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Name* David DeCaron
Email Address*
[e-mail]
Project Information
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Application/Document Type*
New (Fee Required)
Modification - Major (Fee Required)
Renewal with Major Modification (Fee
Required)
Annual Report
Additional Information
Other
PE Facility Inspection
Phone Number*
704-664-7888
Modification - Minor
Renewal
GW-59, NDMR, NDMLR, NDAR-1,
N DAR-2
Residual Annual Report
Change of Ownership
We no longer accept these monitoring reports through this portal. Please click on the link below and it will take you to the correct form.
https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/NonDischarge Monitori ng_Report
Permit Type:*
Wastewater Irrigation
High -Rate Infiltration
Other Wastewater
Reclaimed Water
Closed -Loop Recycle
Residuals
Single -Family Residence Wastewater
Other
Irrigation
Permit Number: *
WQ0023580
Has Current Existing permit number
Applicant/Permittee Address*
POST OFFICE BOX 2307 CORNELIUS, NORTH
CAROLINA 28031
Facility Name *
Cove Key Townhomes on Lake Norman WWTP
Please provide comments/notes on your current submittal below.
Per permit Renewal Letter for WQ0023580 dated November 22, 2023 on page 4 of the PDF:
SCHEDULES:
1. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall have a North Carolina licensed
Professional Engineer inspect the reclaimed water generation system, the 36,600 gallon synthetically
lined five-day upset pond, and the 109,000 gallon clay lined wet -weather storage pond to determine if
these facilities are functioning properly and to assess age related degradation of system components.
The Permittee shall submit a summary of the findings of this inspection in report form via the Non -Discharge
online portal.
The attached letter addresses this item. If any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 704-664-7888 or by email to:
[e-mail] and [e-mail].
At this time, paper copies are no longer required. If you have any questions about what is required, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg
at [e-mail].
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(Application Form, Engineering Plans, Specifications, Calculations, Etc.)
NC DEQ Evaluation Letter-041524.pdf 1.33MB
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been received by the Non -Discharge Branch. Application fees must be submitted by check or money order and made payable to the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). I also confirm that the uploaded document is a single PDF with all parts
of the application in correct order (as specified by the application).
Mail payment to:
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
Attn: Non -Discharge Branch

1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Signature
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Submission Date 4/17/2024

PIEDMONT DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.A.
125 East Plaza Drive, Suite 101 Engineering
Mooresville, NC 28115 Surveying
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Planning
Email: dmundavCa.gdaga.com
April 15, 2024
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Permit No.: WO0023580
Cove Key Association, Inc. WWTP Reclaimed Water Generation & Dedicated Utilization System
Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina
To Whom it May Concern:
In accordance with Permit No. WO0023580 renewal letter dated November 22, 2023, it was requested that within 180 days of the
effective date of the permit, the Permittee shall have a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer inspect the reclaimed water
generation system, the 36,600 gallon synthetically lined five-day upset pond, and the 109,000 gallon clay lined wet -weather
storage pond to determine if these facilities are functioning properly and to assess age related degradation of the system
components.
Mr. Brent Brower, Property Owners Association President, contacted our firm to address this matter. On February 15, 2024,
Piedmont Design Associates, PA met with Mr. Brent Brower and Mr. Tim Bannister, previous Operator in Responsible Charge.
During the inspection, several items were noted that need to be addressed. These items are listed below:
• Vegetation in wet weather storage pond needs to be maintained. Recommend hand removal during growing season or
use of a selective herbicide to control growth. Recommend installation of staff gauge in storage impoundment.
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• The 5-day upset pond was close to being over freeboard at one end. Recommend getting pumped down and installing a
staff gauge in the pond to record depth and note 2 feet of freeboard.
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• There are mature pine trees leaning toward/overhang 5 day upset pond within fenced area. Recommend removal of
these trees to prevent falling and possibly causing damage to the pond liner. (See Image 2 Above)
• Manage algae growth on top of surface of 5 day upset pond. (See Image 2 Above)
• Electrical issues were noted where wires were exposed around the treatment plant. Recommend having a licensed
electrician to hardwire all electrical components within conduit, replacing all damaged electrical components and making
all temporary connections permanent.

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• Clean and maintain ultrasonic flow meter weir trough. Algae growth and leaf litter were in and around units.
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• Coat all exposed PVC pipe with a UV resistant paint or wrap with an opaque material to prevent any further degradation
to infrastructure. (See image 4 above)
• Protective coating on treatment plant and piping appeared to be degrading due to exposure to elements. Some exposed
metal piping had cracks (Image 9). Recommended recoating with UV resistant coating and/or replacing as necessary.
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At time of the inspection, the WWTP was in operation and was unable to inspect the state of the vessel material located below
the liquid level. The vessels are buried therefore the outside of the units were not inspected.
In summary, based on our inspection and input from the ORC, the facilities are functioning properly and many of the system
components still have some useful life. It is also our understanding that there are NOVs for this plant and if any components are
causing NOVs, action by the Owner needs to take place immediately. Not all components were able to be visibly inspected due
to the plant being in operation. It is of our professional opinion the Owner needs to begin considering options to repair and/or
replace the noted portions of or all of the components of the wastewater treatment system immediately and action taken within
the next 24 months.
We hope this addresses all concerns regarding this project. If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, please
feel free to contact us at [phone].
Yours truly,
PIEDMONT DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Donald L. Munday, PE
President
NC Registration No. 17327
cc. Mr. Brent Brower, POA President
Mr. Brandon Long, ORC, TCW Wastewater
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