WQ0015930_Final Permit_19981221

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
T .. December 21, 1998
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Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager
'JAME$Ei. HUNT.IR. Rockingham County
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Post Office Box 206
Wentworth, North Carolina 27375
WAYNE MCDEVITT
SECRETARY SUBJECT: Wentworth Sanitary Sewer
System
Permit No. WQ0015930
A PRESTON HOWARD, Wastewater Transmission Facilities
JR_, PE. Project
No. CS370793-01
DIRECTOR Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Myers:
In accordance with your application received September 23,1998, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0015930 dated December 21, 1998, to the County of Rockingham
for the construction and operation of the subject sewer lines, force mains, and pump stations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable
to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
confomung to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings, P. 0. Box 27447, Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you, one
(1) set retained for the Winston-Salem Regional Office, one (1) set retained for the
Construction Inspection Unit, and one (1) set retained for the SRF file.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Owner for the life of the project.
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 approved plans and specifications. Mail
the Certification to the Non -Discharge Branch, P. 0. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina
27626-0535. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
P.O. SOX 29579, RALEIOH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626.0579
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If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr.,
P. E. at [phone].
Sincerely
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A. Preston Howard,
Attachment
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cc: Dewberry and Davis
Rockingham County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Dennis Ramsey
\Xon-Discharge Unit
Facilities Assessment
John Royal
Don Evans
CIU
DMU
SRF

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
County of Rockingham
FOR THE
Construction and operation of a sewerage collection system serving the Wentworth Area
to consist of the following:
Contract 2 portion of the work to include the installation of 13,230 linear feet of 8-inch
diameter gravity sewer, 57 4-foot diameter manholes, 2,3 89 linear feet of 6-inch diameter
sanitary sewer force main, 1,137 linear feet of 4-inch diameter sanitary force main, one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 200
GPM, and one suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a
capacity of 125 GPM.
Contract 3A portion of the work to include the installation of 1,348 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer, 20,294 linear feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer force main, and one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with four pumps. The capacity of two pumps in
series operation is 500 GPM.
Contract 3B portion of the work to include the installation of 9,701 linear feet of 12-inch
gravity sewer, 162 linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer, 24 linear feet of 18-inch gravity
sewer, 3,893 linear feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary force main, and one suction lift
sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 525 GPM.

Contract 4 portion of the work to include the installation of 2,3 86 linear feet of 6-inch
diameter sanitary force main, 1,802 linear feet of 4-inch diameter sanitary force main, one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 180
GPM, and one suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a
capacity of 80 GPM.
With discharge into the City of Eden's existing sewerage system,
pursuant to the application received September 23, 1998 and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be
subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This Permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be adequately
treated in the City of Eden Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being
discharged into a receiving stream.
Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment
facilities is prohibited.
6. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the
North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the
requirements of the Division of Water Quality's Winston-Salem Regional
Office.
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 respective NPDES Permit.

9. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled
so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow
or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
10. 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 this
permit and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the
Non -Discharge Branch, P. O. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535.
11. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by
the Owner for the life of the project.
12. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water
Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
13. The issuance of this permit 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.
14. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities
to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal
permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved,
and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
15. 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 this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
16. This permit shall be voidable unless the agreement between the County of
Rockingham and the City of Eden for the collection and final treatment of the
wastewater is in full force and effect.
17. Solids, sludge or other pollutants removed or occurring due to the rehab work,
shall be contained and disposed in accordance with requirements of the
Division of Water Quality's Winston-Salem Regional Office.

20. The Permittee shall provide for the lift stations and force main the following
items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2-8 pumping cycles may be
achieved per hour in the pump station.
b. An air relief valve located at all high points along the force main.
C. A screened vent for the wet well.
d. Fillets located in the wet well at the intersection of the flooring and
sidewalls.
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force main or the use of ferrous
material where three feet cannot be maintained.
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals.
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood
elevation.
21. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional
Office, telephone No. 336-771-4600 as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render
the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport such as
mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage,
etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken
to ensure that the problem does not recur.

Permit issued this the 21 st day of December, 1998.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
n Howard, Jr , P.E., Director
of Water Oiialitv
Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0015930

Permit No. WQ0015930
Non -Discharge Permit
Wentworth Sanitary Sewer System
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 project,
for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following installations:
Contract 2 portion of the work to include the installation of 13,230 linear feet of 8-inch
diameter gravity sewer, 57 4-foot diameter manholes, 2,389 linear feet of 6-inch diameter
sanitary sewer force main, 1,137 linear feet of 4-inch diameter sanitary force main, one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 200
GPM, and one suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a
capacity of 125 GPM.
Contract 3A portion of the work to include the installation of 1,348 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer, 20,294 linear feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer force main, and one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with four pumps. The capacity of two pumps in
series operation is 500 GPM.
Contract 3B portion of the work to include the installation of 9,701 linear feet of 12-inch
gravity sewer, 162 linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer, 24 linear feet of 18-inch gravity
sewer, 3,893 linear feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary force main, and one suction lift
sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 525 GPM.
Contract 4 portion of the work to include the installation of 2,386 linear feet of 6-inch
diameter sanitary force main, 1,802 linear feet of 4-inch diameter sanitary force main, one
suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a capacity of 180
GPM, and one suction lift sanitary sewer pump station with two pumps each having a
capacity of 80 GPM.

for the above referenced project such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
In addition, please check one of the following:
( ) There are still some major components that require completion. Another
engineer's certificate will be submitted once all substantial construction has been
completed.
( ) All substantial construction has been completed. The Permittee understands
that they are required to meet any new permit limits at the expanded flow. Please
notify compliance.
Mail this certification to the Non -Discharge Unit
DENR/DWQ
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535