NC0065684_Authorization to Construct_20160831

PAT MCCRO•RY'
ti Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
a Srcrcrurn
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
August 31, 2016 Director
Mr. Shannon V. Becker
President & CEO Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 065684A03
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Country Woods WWTP
Dear Mr. Becker:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received January 19, 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 0.48 MGD Country Woods WWTP, with discharge
of treated wastewater into Goose Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
One (1) mechanical bar screen and grit removal system rated for .48 MGD average
flow; a screening lift station with dual 250 GPM pumps; an upper plant lift station
with three (3) 403 GPM pumps; and the repurposing of two (2) aeration basins at
the lower plant into two (2) 60,000 gallon flow equalization basins; 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. NCO065684 issued May 1, 2011, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0065684.
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.
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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27699-1617
Ideation: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleieh, Noah Carolina 27604, Archdale Building 9th Floor
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Mr. Shannon V. Becker
August 31, 2016
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The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704-663-1699, 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.
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.

Mr. Shannon V. Becker
August 31, 2016
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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 Michelle McKay
at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely, yy
L S. Jay Zimmerman
Director, Division of Water Resources
Attachment
cc: Bryan Jann, P.E., Freese & Nichols, Inc., 1017 Main Campus Dr.,
Suite 1200, Raleigh NC 27606
DWR/Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
NPDES File
Michelle McKay

Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Country Woods WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 065684A03
Issued August 31, 2016
Engineer's Certification
% . 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 Country Woods Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Union County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
One (1) mechanical bar screen and grit removal system rated for .48 MGD average flow; a
screening lift station with dual 250 GPM pumps; an upper plant lift station with three (3) 403
GPM pumps; and the repurposing of two (2) aeration basins at the lower plant into two (2)
60,000 gallon flow equalization basins; 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
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DMR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617