Collection Systems
Wastewater Collection Systems
The Municipal Unit administers various wastewater collection system permitting programs for the Division. The NPDES Municipal Permitting Unit issues system-wide collection system permits (WQCS Permits), flow reduction requests, and name change /change of ownership requests. The unit is responsible for the review and approval of local programs for permitting construction, modification, and operation of public and private sewer systems in their utility service areas (i.e. delegation) pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1(f). The unit also administers general oversight of the fast-track sewer extension program which issues sewer extension permits through the seven regional offices.
Programs Administered:
- Fast Track Program (Gravity Sewer, Pump Stations, & Force mains)
- Standard Sewer Extension Permitting Program
- System-Wide Collection System Program
- Local Programs for Sewer Systems (Delegated Program)
Engineering Certification "Roundup"
The Municipal Permitting Unit is currently conducting an outreach program to update the Division’s records for permits issued from 2016 and 2017 that, according to the Division’s database, are still open, and do not have a recorded submission of a final engineering certification. If you have a permit for which you are unsure of the certification status, please use the Sewer Extension Permit Tracker link below to check the Division’s database for more information. For any questions about the submittal of engineering certifications, please contact the appropriate regional office.
Latest News
The 02T Rules have been updated as of September 1, 2018.
Revised SSO Reporting Requirements (Updated October 2014)
Underground Utility Safety & Damage Prevention Act (Updated October 2014)
- Requires underground infrastructure to be "electronically locatable"
Sewer Extension Application Tracker
- Information related to the review of applications received by the Division
Sewer Extension Permit Tracker
- Information related to issued permits, including the receipt of Final/Partial Certifications
- Enter the "Issue Date" at the top of the "Engineering Certification" form for modified permits (those with multiple versions)
- Enter today's date to give information for the latest permit version issued
Rules and Guidance:
- 02T Rules
- Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewer
- Minimum Design Criteria for Pump Stations and Force Mains
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Contact List
Collection Systems Program Primary Contact Phone Alternative Sewer Permitting Zac Lentz, P.E. 919-707-3620 Variances/Alternative Designs Zac Lentz, P.E. 919-707-3620 (Zac Lentz)
Adjusted Daily Sewage Flow Design Rates (Flow Reductions) Zac Lentz, P.E. , Dale Crisp, P.E. 919-707-3620 (Zac Lentz)
919-707-3603 (Dale Crisp)
System-Wide Collection System Permitting (WQCS Permits) Andrew Girgis 919-707-3604 System-Wide Collection System Permitting and General Collection System Permits Alice Wessner (new staff 12/13/23) 919-707-3627 Ownership Changes Matthew Nevills 919-809-3573 Questions about submitting Engineering Certifications Contact the appropriate regional office - For all other collection system-related inquiries, please contact Zac Lentz (zac.lentz@deq.nc.gov) or Dale Crisp (dale.crisp@deq.nc.gov)