WQ0020340_Final Permit_20030613

Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 13, 2003
Mr. Timothy G. Broome, P.E.
Director of Infrastructure and Engineering
Department of Public Utilities
Johnston County
PO Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577
Subject: Permit No. WQOOWQ0020340
Mcgees Crossroads/Cleaveland Area
Wastewater Transmission Lines And Waste
Activated Sludge And Wastewater
Transmission Lines Between WWTF And
County Landfill
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Broorne:
We are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0020340, dated June 13, 2003, to Johnston County for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection and activated sludge transmission system. This
permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0020340 dated
March 15, 2002, and shall be -subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall
be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. This permit is being issued
to move all reclaimed water lines previously approved by this permit into permit number WQ0019632 and to
include waste activated sludge and raw sewer lines previously approved by permit number WQ0019632.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
1f you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-
5083 extension 502.
Since I ,
✓Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION AND WASTE SLUDGE LINE
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
Johnston County
FOR THE
Construction and operation of approximately 27,760 linear feet of 12-inch force main for raw sewage and
26,930 linear feet of 8-inch force main for waste activated sludge to be installed in a common trench between the
Central Johnston County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Johnston County Landfill and;
Construction and operation of a 1,340 GPM sewage pump station with duplex submersible pumps, high-
water alarm with remote telemetry, on -site standby power, and approximately 5,400 Iinear feet of 12-inch force.
main for transmission of wastewater from McGees Crossroads and Cleveland areas via connecting force mains
directly to the Central Johnston County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility with no increase in volume of
flow to the plant,
In conformity with the project plans, specifications and other supporting data subsequently files and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
I. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit; the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Central Johnston County Regional
Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged to the receiving stream.

5. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to
the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s), and force main(s) 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.
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of any of these permitted facilities not already
certified as complete, a certification shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer
certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially
certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and
shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the
construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be
submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction
Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
these permitted facilities.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; and other supporting materials
may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
10. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities.
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which
have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion
and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Perinit
NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H
.0500.
8. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main servicing the McGees Crossroads and
Cleveland areas the following items:
a. Pump on/off elevations located so that 2 - 8 pumping cycles may be achieved per hour in the puanp
station;
b. An air relief 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 the sidewalls;
e. Three feet of cover (minimum) over the force mail or the use of ferrous material where three feet cannot
be maintained;
f. Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals; and
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g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood elevation.
9. Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the requirements of the Division
of Water Quality's Raleigh Regional Office.
10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], 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 renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or
breakage, etc.; or
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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. Persons reporting such
occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five 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 13"' day of June, 2003
NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
G
-Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQOOWQ0020340
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Permit No. WQOOWQ0020340
June 13, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , 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 and County
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of nay abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit;
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy of the
"Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design
calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. This project shall not be considered complete
nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been
received by the Division. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension
prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject
the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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[Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
March 15, 2002
Mr. Timothy G. Broome, P. E.
Director of Infrastructure and Engineering
Johnston County Department of Public Utilities
Post Office Box 2236
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
SUBJECT: County of Johnston
Permit No. WQ0020340
McGees Crossroads/
GregoryJ. Thorpe, Ph,D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
WATER QUALITY SECTfON
MAR 2 7 2002
i i {
NONZISCHARGE PERMITTING
Cleveland Area Wastewater Transmission Facilities and
Reclaimed Water Mains at County Landfill
Project No. CS370560-07
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Broome:
In accordance with your application received August 21, 2001, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0020340, dated March 15, 2002, to Johnston County for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater pump station, force main, and reclaimed
water distribution facilities.
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,
conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
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, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
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One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you, 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.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P. E. at (919) 71 S-62Q3.
Sincerely,
Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
RPT/dr
Attachment to All
Cc: Johnston County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Non -Discharge Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P. E.
Robert Teulings, Ph.D.
Amy Simes, P.E.
CIU
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
SRF

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION 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
The County of Johnston
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 1,340 GPM sewage pump station with duplex submersible
pumps, high-water alarm with remote telemetry, on -site standby power, and approximately
5,400 linear feet (LF) of 12-inch force main for transmission of wastewater from the McGees
Crossroads and Cleveland areas via connecting force mains directly to the Central Johnston
County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility with no increase in volume of flow to the plant
and construction and operation of a 500,000 gallon reclaimed water elevated storage tank and
approximately 3,500 LF of 16-inch, 1,300 LF of 10-inch, and 600 LF of 4-inch pipe to distribute
reclaimed water to the County Landfill, pursuant to the application received August 21, 2001,
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 conditions of this permit, the approved plans and 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 must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Central
Johnston County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged to the
receiving stream. Effluent for reuse shall be treated to reuse quality prior to distribution.
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 (Division) 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.
6. 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.
7. 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, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases
and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction
approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Branch,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. (Engineer's Certification
Form is attached.)
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit 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.
10. 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.
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11. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump on/offelevations located so that 2 - 8 pumping cycles maybe
achieved per hour in the pump station;
b. An air relief 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;
£ Sufficient devices which will protect the pump station from vandals, and
g. Flood protection if the pump station is located below the 100-year flood
elevation.
12. 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.
13. The facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
14. Any abandoning of the existing facilities must be done in accordance with the
requirements of the Division of Water Quality's Raleigh Regional Office.
NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
15. The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], 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 renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or

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 five (5) 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 15th day of March, 2002.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Greg J. Thorpe, PIA)., Acting Director
Div 'on of Water Quality
By uthority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0020340
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ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
1, , 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 McGees Crossroads/Cleveland Area wastewater transmission facilities
and reclaimed water facilities located at the Johnston County landfill hereby state that to the best
of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
A 1,340 GPM sewage pump station with duplex submersible pumps, high-water alarm
with remote telemetry, on -site standby power, and approximately 5,400 linear feet (LF)
of 12-inch force main for transmission of wastewater from the McGees Crossroads and
Cleveland areas via connecting force mains directly to the Central Johnston County
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility; and construction of a 500,000 gallon reclaimed
water elevated storage tank and approximately 3,500 LF of 16-inch, 1,300 LF of 10-inch,
and 600 LF of 4-inch pipe to distribute reclaimed water to the County Landfill, pursuant
to the application received August 21, 2001, and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
1 certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to. DENR/DWQ
Non -Discharge Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Permit No. WQ0020340