NC0069761_Authorization to Construct_20160616

PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Se(roanr
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONNENYAL OUALI I F
June 16, 2016 "`'` for
Mr. Ed Evans
Town Manager
Town of Beech Mountain
403 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain,North Carolina 28604
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 069761A02
Town of Beech Mountain
Pond Creek WWTP
Dear Mr. Evans:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received May 5, 2016, by the
Division of Water,Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.40 MGD Pond Creek WWTP, with discharge of
treated wastewater into the Pond Creek in the Watauga River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a new mag oxide chemical feed system consisting of a 700 gallon
polyethylene mixing/feed tank with mixer, two new (2) 500 GPD at 50 psi chemical
feed pumps with analog control, new pH meter system, new influent flow meter, •
piping, and other controls; upgrade of manual dissolved oxygen control system to
include automated system consisting of new dissolved oxygen meter, replacement of
existing 650 CFM blowers motors with inverter motors with analog speed control,and
other controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental
Quality.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0069761 issued August 1, 2103, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0069761.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604,Archdale Building 9th floor
Phone:[phone] /Fax:[phone]

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Mr. Ed Evans,Town Manager
June 16,2016
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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 the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office,telephone number(336)775 -9800,shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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.
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: Division of Water Resources, WQ
Permitting Section—NPDES, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be 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 T15A:8G.0202. 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, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to
properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such
a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act,and when applicable,the North Carolina
Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction,the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.

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Mr.Ed Evans,Town Manager
June 16,2016
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Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ron Berry at
telephone number(919) 807-6396.
Sincerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman
Director,Division of Water Resources
cc: Benjamin Thomas, P.E.
West Consultants,PLLC
405 South Sterling Street
Morganton,NC 28655
DWR/Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
Watauga County Health Department

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Town of Beech Mountain
Pond Creek WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 069751 A02
Issued June 16, 2016
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 modifications and improvements to the Pond Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Watauga County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of a new mag oxide chemical feed system consisting of a 700 gallon
polyethylene mixing/feed tank with mixer, two new (2) 500 GPD at 50 psi chemical
feed pumps with analog control,new pH meter system,new influent flow meter,piping,
and other controls; upgrade of manual dissolved oxygen control system to include
automated system consisting of new dissolved oxygen meter, replacement of existing
650 CFM blowers motors with inverter motors with analog speed control, and other
controls; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans,specifications,and other supporting documentation comprising the Authorization
to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature Registration No.
Date '
SEAL
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs -_�
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617