NC0065587_Authorization to Construct_20170906

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ROY COOPER
Goveinoi
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sect clap,
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dn ecloi
September 6, 2017
Moses Thompson
Director of Operations
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 Mackenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 065587A02
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Frye Bridge Estates Subdivision WWTP
NPDES No. NCO065587
Dear Mr. Thompson:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received July 18, 2017 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 0.027 MGD Frye Bridge Estates Subdivision WWTP,
with discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary in Muddy 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:
Installation of one (1) two zoned equalization/aeration tank which includes 7,000
gallons equalization chamber and 27,000 gallons aeration chamber replacing the
existing aeration basin, both zones with submerged diffuser aeration systems; one
(1) flow distribution box with a 0.10 MGD capacity manual bar screen, piping and
controls; two (2) 60 GPM at 11.5 ft TDH submersible grinder flow equalization
pumps, piping and control; installation of new process air system which includes
two (2) aeration blowers each providing 120 SCFM at 6.0 PSI for equalization/
aeration tank aeration, one (1) blower providing 90 SCFM at 60 PSI for existing
airlifts operations, digesters mixing/aeration, and post aeration, piping and controls;
relocation of existing solid storage basin and piping; in conformity with the project
plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental
Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC000065587 issued effective June 1, 2014, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
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Moses Thompson, Director of Operations
September 6, 2017
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wastewater treatment facilities are cons eructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0065587.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
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.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number336-776-9800, 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 and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — 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 project 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,

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September 6, 2017
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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.
The issuance of this ATC 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 Trupti Desai at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: Michael Poulios, P.E.
Dewberry
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Forsyth County Health

Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Frye Bride Estates Subdivision WWTP/NPDES No. NCO065587
Authorization to Construct No. 065587A02
September 6, 2017
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 Frye Bridge Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Forsyth 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 one (1) two zoned equalization/aeration tank which includes 7,000
gallons equalization chamber and 27,000 gallons aeration chamber replacing the
existing aeration basin, both zones with submerged diffuser aeration systems; one
(1) flow distribution box with a 0.10 MGD capacity manual bar screen, piping and
controls; two (2) 60 GPM at 11.5 ft TDH submersible grinder flow equalization
pumps, piping and control; installation of new process air system which includes
two (2) aeration blowers each providing 120 SCFM at 6.0 PSI for equalization/
aeration tank aeration, one (1) blower providing 90 SUM at 60 PSI for existing
airlifts operations, digesters mixing/aeration, and post aeration, piping and controls;
relocation of existing solid storage basin and piping; in conformity with the project
plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
Permit Application package submitted to 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
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Trupti Desai
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617