NC0023973_Issuance of Permit_20171201

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ROY COOPER
Goieura
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sea elm),
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
December 1, 2017
Mr. Carel Vandermeyden
Engineering Director
235 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 023973A02
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023973
Dear Mr. Vandermeyden:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received October 30, 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 12 MGD M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) Wastewater
Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear
River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Demolition of existing underdrain pump station; construction of new underdrain pump
station with two (2) 600 GPM submersible non -clog pumps; Demolition and replacement
of existing dewatering building with installation of HVAC system to meet NFPA 820
requirements; Redirection of rehabilitated filtrate pump station discharge to primary
clarifier distribution box; in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package submitted to
the Department of Environmental Quality.
In addition to the appropriate construction items approved in this Authorization to
Construct, the following work scope items stated in the application were deemed as maintenance
events and require no approval:
• Demolition and replacement of sludge storage building roof
• Rehabilitation of existing dewatering equipment and filtrate pump station
• Rehabilitation of existing filtrate pump station
• In-kind replacement of two (2) filtrate pumps in filtrate pump station
• In-kind replacement of digester gas pipe swivel joints
• In-kind replacement of primary and secondary clarifier support members
• Miscellaneous building improvements and associated sitework and electrical work
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N Salisbury Street 11612 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone [phone]

Mr. Carel Vandermeyden, Engineering Director
December 1, 2017
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This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023973 issued effective October 1, 2015, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0023973.
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 Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number910-796-7215, 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.

Mr. Carel Vandenneyden, Engineering Director
December 1, 2017
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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.
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,
inda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: Georgina Varelas, P.E.
Hazen and Sawyer
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: New Hanover County Health
DWI/Ken Pohlig

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP-
NPDES No. NCO023973
Authorization to Construct No. 023973A02
Issued December 1, 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 M'Kean Maffitt (Southside)
WWTP, located in New Hanover County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Demolition of existing underdrain pump station; construction of new underdrain
pump station with two (2) 600 GPM submersible non -clog pumps; Demolition
and replacement of existing dewatering building with installation of HVAC
system to meet NFPA 820 requirements; Redirection of rehabilitated filtrate pump
station discharge to primary clarifier distribution box; 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: Bing Bai
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWT/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617