NC0087556_Authorization to Construct_20170919

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 19, 2017
Greg Costanzo and Les Norman
Association President and Vice President
Ledgestone Property Owners' Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 21
Fairview, North Carolina 28730
Dear Mr. Costanzo and Norman:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sect etmy
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dry ector
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 087556A02
Ledgestone Property Owners' Association, Inc.
Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO087556
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 15, 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 Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP, with
discharge of treated wastewater into the Cane Creek in the French Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Relocation of the discharge location; installation of 6 inches PVC pipes; installation of
clean out boxes and covers; 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.
NCO087556 issued effective February 1, 2016, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0087556.
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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N Salisbury Street 11612 Mad service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone [phone]

Greg Costanzo and Les Norman, President and Vice President
September 19, 2017
Page 2 of 3
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 Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828-296-4500, 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 T I 5A: 8 G. 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,
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.

Greg Costanzo and Les Norman, President and Vice President
September 19, 2017
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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 Bing Bai at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
pew &YV
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: David D. Smith, P.E.
David D. Smith and Company, PLLC
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Buncombe County Health

Ledgestone Property Owner's Association, Inc.
Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 087556A02
Issued September 19, 2017
NPDES Permit No. NC0087556
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 Ledgestone Subdivision
Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Buncombe County, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Relocation of the discharge location; installation of 6 inches PVC pipes;
installation of clean out boxes and covers; 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: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617