WQ0039314_Permit (Issuance)_20191025

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CARCLINA
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October 25, 2019
Mr. Rick Howell, City Manager
City of Shelby
300 S Washington Street
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Subject: Permit No. WQ0039314 Modification
City of Shelby
2017 Westside Sewer System Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
In accordance with your application received October 16, 2019, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0039314 Modification dated October 25, 2019, to the City of Shelby (Permittee) for the
construction and operation upon certification 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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the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.
Permit No. WQ0039314 was originally issued on July 14, 2017, for the construction and operation of
18,959 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer, 9,150 linear feet of 16-inch force main, and 450 linear feet
of 20-inch force main, as well as adding a third pump to the existing Westside Pump Station, as part of
the 2017 Westside Sewer System Improvements project, and the discharge of 1,000,000 gallons per day
of collected industrial wastewater into the City of Shelby existing sewerage system
This Modification is due to 229 linear feet of sewer line that was permitted to be 24-inch was installed
as 30-inch. This modification will not increase the permitted flow of the project (1,000,000 Gallons per
day previously permitted). This modification will void all previous versions of Permit No. WQ0039314.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

Condition II.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition IIA: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection
system permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition II.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ori Tuvia at [phone]
or via e-mail at ori.tuviaaa,ncdenr.jzov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
for W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: R.J Mozeley (P.E.) (E-copy)
Mooresville Regional Office Files (Laserfiche)
Water Resources Central Files (Laserfiche)
PERCS (Laserfiche)
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NORTH CAROLINA
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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
City of Shelby
Cleveland County
for the increased pipe size of 229 linear feet of sewer line that was permitted to be 24-inch to 30-
inch, and no additional flow (1,000,000 Gallons per day previously permitted) of collected
wastewater will be put into the City of Shelby existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received October 16, 2019, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's
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 data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
Permit No. WQ0039314 was originally issued on July 14, 2017, for the construction and
operation of 18,959 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer, 9,150 linear feet of 16-inch force main,
and 450 linear feet of 20-inch force main, as well as adding a third pump to the existing Westside
Pump Station, as part of the 2017 Westside Sewer System Improvements project, and the
discharge of 1,000,000 gallons per day of collected industrial wastewater into the City of Shelby
existing sewerage system.
This Modification is due to 229 linear feet of sewer line that was permitted to be 24-inch was
installed as 30-30-inch. This modification will not increase the permitted flow of the project
(1,000,000 Gallons per day previously permitted). This modification will void all previous
versions of Permit No. WQ0039314.

This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to
the specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
DocuSigned by:
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for Linda Culpepper
Director, Division of Water Resources
for W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0039314 Modification
Permit Issued: October 25, 2019

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Shelby is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Shelby First Broad
River Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0024538.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not
meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12,
1996, as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of
Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable, unless specifically mentioned
herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -
licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure
that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any
Special Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1) No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 0 GPD (1,000,000 GPD previously
permitted) shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit
modification for an increase in flow has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A
NCAC 02T.0304 (b)].
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permitee, 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S 143-
215.1(0)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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. [15A
NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. 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 2T .0403. If an

individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [ 15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)]:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency,
preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been
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 months and inspections
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. 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 § 143-215.1 C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users
and the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan
shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for
violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and
private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by
the permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and
(2) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel
and equipment accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum
of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours 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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved 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. Part II of Form CS-SSO
(or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was
beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(al)]
6. 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. [15A NCAC 02T.0I08(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the
required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is
one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable.
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.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of
the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have
been appropriately filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be
submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents
are provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines &
force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should
be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design
drawings that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show
required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing,
velocity, pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well
storage, surge protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low
points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a
portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump
stations' storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump,
include travel timeframes, shall be provided.

c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or
the Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the
certification in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes
resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not limited to pipe length
changes of 10% or greater, increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases
of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design
Criteria will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that
variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during the
permitting process prior to construction. After -construction requests are discouraged by the
Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification &
activation. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be
certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions
have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting
documentation. This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance
requests will be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident
prior to completing and submitting the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the wastewater collection facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000, as applicable; 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, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer to the licensing board. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
11. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
12. 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 the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which
maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.
143-215.1(b)]

CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
To be completed by the certifying engineer prior to operation of the permitted sewers, per 15A NCAC 02T.0116.
Certifying Engineer:
Certification Review Date:
Project Name:
WQ00 Project County:
1) Has permittee information changed since the permit was issued (or last modified): change of mailing address,
change of ownership, transfer from developer to HOA/POA, etc. ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, please provide either a change of ownership form or new contact information. Note that transfer of
permits from the developer to the HOA/POA must occur with the first certification.
2) Have the as -built drawings have been signed, sealed, and dated by an N.C. PE? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3) Final Engineering certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If Partial Engineering certification, provide detailed narrative including what is being certified in the current
phase, what was previously certified (if applicable), and what is left to be certified.
4) Adequate information related to sewer lines: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Three feet minimum cover has been provided for all sewers unless ferrous pipe was installed.
• Minimum diameters for gravity sewers are 8-inches for public lines and 6-inches for private lines.
• Manholes have been installed: At the end of each line, at all changes in grade, size, or alignment, at all
intersections, and at distances not greater than 425 feet; minimum diameter shall be 4 feet (48-inches).
5) Adequate information related to pump stations: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• Ensure power reliability option was selected per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h).
6) Was project construction completed in accordance with all of the following: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
• 15A NCAC 02T, Minimum Design Criteria (MDC,) for the permitting of Gravity Sewers (latest version), and
MDC for the Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version)?
If not, a variance approval is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(b), prior to certification and
operation.
• Contact the Central Office to discuss the variance to determine a course of action.
• Applicant must submit two copies of the variance request form, plans, specifications, calculations, and any other
pertinent information to the Central Office (one hard copy, one digital copy).
• The central office will review the variance request, and if approvable, specific language regarding the variance
will be incorporated into the permit, either via a special condition or a supplementary letter. A copy of the
reissued permit with variance language or the variance letter must be maintained with the original documents.
7) Does the project contains high priority lines (15A NCAC 02T .0402(2))? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, ensure that the permit already contains the necessary condition related to high priority lines 15A NCAC
02T.0403 (a)(5). If the permit does not include this language, the Fast Track reviewer will reissue the permit with
the appropriate language.
8) Are Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit (including but not
limited to pipe length changes of 10% or greater, change in flow, pump station design capacity design change of 5% or
greater, and/or change in the number/type of connections)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• If yes, a permit modification request must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office, and a modified
permit with revised certification must be issued prior to certification and operation.
NC DWR — Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Mooresville Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE: CITY OF SHELBY
PERMIT #: WQ0039314 Modification
PROJECT: 2017 WESTSIDE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTSS
ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2019
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with standard
Condition 7 of this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting
documentation. It should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. Send the
required documentation to the Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section at the
address noted in the page footer.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up
until a final certification is received by the Division. A Final Certification shall be a complete set of
record drawings and design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to
the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable
design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the
wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
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 name and location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
; such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A
NCAC 02T; the Division of Water Resources' (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 w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Certification Comments/Qualifiers (attach if necessary):
NC DWR — Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Mooresville Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]