WQ0022033_Permit (Issuance)_20030408

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Permit No. WQ0022033
904 Georgetown Treatment Plant, LLC
Sandpiper Bay Golf Plantation Phase 4
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Brunswick County
In accordance with your application received November 4, 2002, and additional information
received March 3, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WO0022033, dated April 8, 2003, to
904 Georgetown Treatment Plant, LLC for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater
collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded
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.
collection
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this proiect does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that do
not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimu
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criter
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicabl
unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certificati
provided by a North Carol i na-I icensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be t
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 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant, LLC for the construction and operation of approximately
1,636 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 57 three -bedroom residences as part of the Sandpiper
Bay Golf Plantation Phase 4 project, and the discharge of 10,545 gallons per day (approved flow
reduction of'185 gpd) of collected domestic wastewater into 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant, LLC's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received November 4, 2002 and in conformity
00Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12,
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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 data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the 904 Georgetown
Treatment Plant, LLC Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. WO0013398) prior to being
discharged by spray irrigation.
A stormwater management plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Wilmington Regional
Aff ice in accordance with 15A NCAC1000,
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 1 SOB 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Marie Doklovic at
[phone] extension 371.
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Brunswick County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section (WWTF Permit No. W0001 3398)
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
Central Files
NDPU Files

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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions 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 unless specifically
mentioned herein.
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. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H
.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
4. 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.

5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains 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.
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington 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 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.
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for Alan Rlimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION I
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Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my 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 • the Fast -Track Permitting • Pump • and • Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and • supporting materials,
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
The above Engineer's Certification shall •- completed and submitted to the address below with one
•p of the "Construction Record M" • 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
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