Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Utility Construction within Johnston County, Wilson's Mills, and Archer Lodge

Submitting a Private Development Utility Construction Plan
Closing Out a Private Development Utility Construction Project
Documents and Forms

 

Instructions for Submitting a Private Development Utility Construction Plan

1. Refer to Section 8 of the Johnston County Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Reclaimed Water Design and Construction Standards for detailed information about submittal requirements.
   
   
2. Provide required Review Fee – see fee schedule.
   
   
3. Submit a digital copy of the completed Application for Approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications for Water Utility Construction Form (water projects only).  No PWS approval is needed. 
   
   
4. Wastewater permits need DWQ approval and must be submitted to DWQ by the design engineer. Johnston County will provide the flow tracking form and sign the permit application.
   
   
   Fast Track Sewer Permitting Information

   Owner:
   Johnston County

   WWTP:
   Central Johnston County Regional Wastewater Facility
   NC0030716

   Collection System:
   Johnston County
   WQCS00060

   Signature:
   Chandra C. Farmer, P.E.
   Director of Utilities

5. Submit a digital copy of the plans and specifications sealed by a NC licensed engineer.  The plans and specifications must meet the requirements set forth in the Johnston County Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Reclaimed Water Design and Construction Standards.  The complete document may be downloaded from the following links:
   
   
   • Design and Construction Technical Standards
   • Construction Standard Detail Drawings
     
     
6. Submit a digital copy of the Engineering report that includes:
   
   
   • All pertinent design calculations (including fire flow certification with summary sheet)
   • Construction description
   • Detailed construction schedule
   • Pump station design calculations
   • Gravity sewer velocity
   • Hydraulic grade line
   • Force main velocity
   • Pressure at high-low points
     
     
7. Provide digital copies of all required permits and/or encroachment agreements necessary for the project.  Include 401/404 Permitting Certification.
   
   
8. The County will supply both required and suggested design comments as applicable during the review process.  If the design engineer wishes to submit an innovative design or contest requirements, the final determination on whether the design is acceptable will be made by the Director of Utilities, Chandra C. Farmer, P.E.

Direct all inquiries and submittals to:

Rudy Wells, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Johnston County Public Utilities
309 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577

Office: 919-209-8333
Fax: 919-934-7174

rudy.wells@johnstonnc.com

 

Closing Out a Private Development Utility Construction Project

The following documents are required prior to placing a new or modified utility into service:

1. Completed Water Utility Construction Engineer Certification Form (place on company letterhead).
   
   
2. Complete set of record or "as-built" drawings sealed by the engineer of record.
   
   
3. State lab certification of passing water quality testing (must be dated within the 30 days prior to the County’s acceptance of the water facilities).
   
   
4. Recorded plat indicating any necessary utility easements.
   
   
5. Lien waiver from the utility contractor (use AIA Document G706A – 1994).
   
   
   

Direct all inquiries and submittals to:

Rudy Wells, P.E., Civil Engineer
Johnston County Public Utilities
309 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 2263 Smithfield, NC 27577
Office: 919-209-8333
Fax: 919-934-7174
rudy.wells@johnstonnc.com

 

 

Images of Utilities work around Johnston County

 

Documents and Forms

Documents

• Water and Sewer Policies
• Reclaimed Water Policies

Forms

• Application for Approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications
• Water Construction Engineer's Certification
• All Public Utilities Forms Online
• Utility Construction Closeout Guidance