NC0066397_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

NPDES Fact Sheet — Washington Elementary Page 1 of 3
Mooresville Regional Staff Comments
Prepared by Charley Schwartz
Washington Elementary School WWTP
In order to accommodate expansion at the subject school, the Permittee has proposed to
increase the wastewater treatment effluent kiRit from 4,500 gallons per day (gpd) to 9,000 gpd.
The Permittee is planning to construct a new treatment plant on the school property S'reat the
increased flows and address problems with the existing treatment system. In addition, the
Permittee is planning to relocate the treated wastewater outfall to White Oak Creek (which has
positive 7Q10 & 30Q2 flows). By relocating the outfall, the effluent limits would become less
stringent for BOD, `PS`S, Ammonia and Chlorine; however, a Phosphorous limit would likely be
imposed by the state to minimize potential downstream impacts to Kings Mountain Reservoir, a
waterbody designated as WS-III critical area. On May 14, 1999, Charley Schwartz visited
Washington Elementary and the surrounding area to: inspect the existing discharge location and
receiving stream; investigate the proposed discharge location and receiving stream; investigate
the proposed monitoring points along White Oak Creek; and identify any other potential
discharge alternatives. Mr. Schwartz's findings are summarized in the following paragraphs.
Existing discharge location- The existing treatment system discharges into what has
been identified as an unnamed tributary to White Oak Creek (with zero 7Q10 & 30Q2 flows).
The channel forms in the immediate vicinity of the outfall and flows approximately 100 yards
before fanning out and disappearing underground. The effluent from the treatment system
composes a significant portion of the total flow within the channel. The remainder of the flow is
associated with stormwater runoff and most likely some groundwater contributions when the
groundwater table is high. Without the flow from the existing plant, it is probable that the
channel would remain dry for a large portion of the year. k is synifiqD,
t�i' that a nice
wetland area has developed downstream of the discharge. he exis mgnthas been
discharging in the present location for approximately 35 to 40 years, and it appears that the
downstream plant community has adapted to the hydrologic conditions dictated by the effluent.
Since fish were not observed in the channel it is probable that the wetland supports the
propagation of amphibious species in the area. The inspection of the channel and associated
wetland area was brief and additional investigation would be necessary to confirm the
distribution of hyrophytic plant species and the existence of hydric soils' indicators and
vertebrate species within the area; however, there appears ample evidence to indicate that the
removal of the effluent flow would be detrimental to the existing wetland community.
Proposed discharge location- In the area of the proposed outfall, White Oak Creek
appeared to be a very healthy, fully functioning stream. The creek channel was 6-10 feet wide
and 4-10 inches deeps (a few pools were observed with depths of 2-4 feet). The stream had a
competent riffle pool structure with minimal to no erosion along the stream banks. The substrate
consisted of varying materials from sands to rocks to clays. The water was clear and abundant

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NPDES Fact Sheet — Washington Elementary Page 2 of 3
Mooresville Regional Staff Comments
vertebrate life (including both fish and crawfish) and insect larvae were observed within the
channel. The area surrounding the stream appeared to be mostly undeveloped woodland with
possible residences near the stream.
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If the proposed wastewater treatment system is located on the alway cleared school
grounds, the Permittee will have to pipe the effluent approximately 1,500 feet to discharge into
White Oak Creek. The Permittee will need to clear a path through undeveloped hardwoods in
order to lay the pipe, and will have to maintain the path in order to collect effluent and upstream
samples. In addition, the Permittee will likely have to maintain another path along the stream in
order to collect downstream samples (see "Proposed sample locations" discussion below).
Sediment and erosion control measures would need to be considered, to ensure that construction
and maintenance of the access paths did not impact White Oak Creek.
Based on the past compliance history of the schools, the WS-III CA classification of
Kings Mountain Reservoir and the nearly pristine conditions of White Oak Creek (WS-III), it
would be reasonable to impose a Phosphorous limit for the new treatment system to ensure that
the Permittee makes every effort to protect the existing conditions of the receiving stream and
limit downstream impacts. However, the Permittee's consultants have indicated that
constructing a system to adequately treat the effluent to the proposed Phosphorous limit would be
expensive. In addition, the phosphorous limit in and of itself would not guarantee impacts due to
operational problems even if the plant is designed properly (Operational problems have been a
concern with the Permittee's treatment systems).
Proposed sample locations- Upon relocation of the discharge to White Oak Creek, the
fact sheet proposes that two downstream samples be collected. One sample is to be collected at
the headwaters o kite Oak Creek arm of the Kings Mountain Reservoir, and the other sample
collected in the pooled area of the White Oak Creek arm of the reservoir. Collection of samples
at these points would be difficult for the Permittee. There are no public access points in the
immediate vicinity of the sample locations. The Permittee would have to either purchase a boat
or enter into an access agreement with an owner adjacent to the sample locations to meet the
sampling requirements (access agreement would not help with pooled area sample). In addition,
the downstream sampling points are 1-1.5 miles downstream of the proposed outfall. The
possibility would always remain that the Phosphorous levels could be attributable to other
sources downstream of the outfall. This Office does not support requiring downstream samples
at these locations.
Potential discharge alternatives- This office believes that three alternatives should be
considered prior to permittinglischarge directly to White Oak Creek. These alternatives are
listed below in order of priority. A few notable comments are also provided for each alternative.
1. Continue to discharge into the zero flow UT to White Oak Creek. This office
believes that the existing discharge is directly benefiting the environment. The UT (most likely a
zero flow dry ditch) has been receiving effluent from the existing plant for nearly 40 years. As
such the plant and wildlife community around the channel has become dependent on the

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NPDES Fact Sheet — Washington Elementary Page 3 of 3
Mooresville Regional Staff Comments
continuous flow the wastewater plant provides. Removing the flow from this location would
degrade the existing wetland.
Concerns regarding future effluent limit violations are tempered by the fact that the
existing wetland provides additional natural biologic filtration of the wastewater prior to it
reaching a significant water body (White Oak Creek). In addition, even if an upset of a
magnitude substantial enough to exceed the treatment capacity of the wetland were to occur, the
wastewater would flow an additional 1,500 feet prior to reaching White Oak Creek. Leaving the
outfall in its present location will preserve the existing hydrology in the area and maintain the
conditions established over the last 40 years. If the Permittee is allowed to continue to discharge
to the UT, measures to limit accessibility to the discharge and associated wetland should be
considered.
2. Connect to the Town of Cherryville sewer collection system. The ORC and other
municipal personnel associated with the Town of Cherryville WWTP have indicated that the
plant would potentially be willing to accept the school's wastewater. However, the collection
system would have to be extended approximately 2.5 miles at a significant (presently
undefined)cost to the school system. In addition it would take several years to complete the
work. Connection to an existing municipal sewer system would eliminate a discharge to the
waters of the state.
3. Move outfall to UT to Muddy Fork. During the May 14, 1999 site visit, Mr. Schwartz
identified a small tributary that flows to Muddy Fork (Class Q. The UT is located
approximately 1,200 feet downhill from the school along Enola Drive. Since Muddy Fork is a
Class C water, it would be a preferred receiving stream over White Oak Creek. Mr. McIntyre
indicated that property access agreements for effluent piping may be difficult (time and money)
to obtain. However, there are only a few properties between the school and the UT, so securing
necessary access agreements may not be out of the question.
4. Move outfall to White Oak Creek. White Oak Creek is a WS-III surface water that is
in excellent condition. Placing an outfall on White Oak Creek could only adversely effect the
existing conditions. In addition, a phosphorous limit may also need to be applied to the outfall to
protect the downstream Kings Mountain Reservoir. Initial estimates by the Permittee's
consultants indicate that the redesign of the proposed treatment system and necessary system
modifications would nearly double the cost of the project (from —$200k to—$400k).
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EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC0066486'-:;,,
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — Upstream 50 feet, D — Downstream 0.1 mile but above the Burns Middle School outfall
2 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/I.
3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NCO066389
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — Upstream 50 feet above the discharge point, D — Downstream just above NCSR 1665.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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PAEFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC0066397
During the period beginning after relocation of the discharge into Crooked Run Creek and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Notes:
I Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge Permit No. NC0066401
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below charge from outfallfs) serial niimhc�
1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — At State Road 2541, D — At mouth of tributary above confluence of Beaverdam Creek
z The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC0066460'
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Notes:
1 Sample Locations: E -Effluent, I -Influent, U —At State Road 1153, D — At State Road 1152
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC0066419
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration or relocation to Buffalo Creek, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — Upstream above the discharge point, D — Downstream 300 feet below the discharge point
2 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NCO066435
During the period beginning on the effective and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENTLIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly ee ysureme m Sample:
Daily Maxaximum e n a p e
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1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I — Influent, U — Upstream above the discharge point when there is -flow, D — Downstream 100 feet below the discharge point.
2 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC00b��:.,
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Notes:
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Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U — Upstream above the discharge when there is flow, D — Downstream) 00 feet below the discharge point
2 The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
3 The pH shall not be less thgn 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

MC WQ No. 98-001 :A.00 d0 i'c page 3
(c) Upon signature of the Special Order by Consent, CCS will be ekpected to' comply with
all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document, and undertake the following
activities in accordance with the. indicated time schedule:
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NC0066451
A During the time in which this Special Order by Consent is effective, comply with the
interim effluent limitations contained in Attachment A, except as provided for in paragraph
2(b) above should the permits be modified or renewed. The following reflects only the
limitations that have been modified from the current NPDES Permit Part I, Section A
limitation page(s): (Each facility is listed on a separate page.)

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
PLANT OPERATIONS
866 POPLAR SPRINGS CHURCH ROAD
SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28152
PROJECTED COST OF UPGRADING PROJECTED COST OF
EXISTING TREATMENT PLANTS CONNECTING TO
MUNICIPAL SEWER
SYSTEMS
CREST HIGH $ 83,300.00
$ 300,000.00
CREST MIDDLE $ 83,300.00
WASHINGTON $ 76,300.00 $ 204,100.00
BURNS HIGH $ 110,300.00
BURNS MIDDLE $ 83,300.00 $ 300,000.00
FALLSTON $ 76,300.00 ( School's share if grant is approved)
TOWNSHIP THREE $ 83,300.00 $ 196,000.00
CASAR
$ 76,300.00
N/A
Prices do not include cost of engineering, administrative, or survey fees.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources S j
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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September 1, 1999
MR. LARRY MCINTYRE Ql�6,r f; �r E
DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONSr
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
866 POPLAR SPRINGS CHURCH ROAD
SHELBY NC 28152
Subject: Non Refundable Processing Fee
Special Order by Consent
EMC SOC WQ 98-01 AdI
Cleveland County BOE
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your application to amend a Special Order by Consent
(SOC) and check number 255427 in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00) received on
August 31, 1999.
If you have questions concerning this Special Order by Consent you may contact
[phone] Marcia Lieber in our Raleigh Central Office at [phone], extension 530.
Sincerely,
Shannon Langley, Supervisor
Compliance/Enforcement Unit
cc: Morresv_illeRegional. Office
" SOC Files
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Cleveland County Schools Plant Operations
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
August 17, 1999
Mr. Rex Gleason, P,E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
N.C. Dept. of ]Environmental
and Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
SUBJECT: Request for Design Changes and Time Extensions for SOC
Compliance for Cleveland County Schools.
Dear Mr. Gleason:
Mr. Charlie Swartz and I have been in contact about sending an application for an
amendment to a special order by consent to the Raleigh office. He sent me an application
with a note to call him before I mailed it. When I called I was told Mr. Swartz
was out of the office until August 25,1999, With the deadline quickly approaching
I talked to Mr. Mike Parker of your office and he suggested that I go ahead and
send the application check, and background information to your Raleigh office.
Mr. Swartz had also asked for more detailed information which I am also sending
to complete the package he already has. If you would forward this correspondence
to Mr. Swartz I would greatly appreciate it.
I appreciate your considerations to the scope and time changes that the schools have
asked for. The connection of the schools to municipal sewer systems in lieu of the
proposed upgrades is a lot better solution to our compliance problems.
If I can help with additional information, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
0 /ALL
Latryi/ntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

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EAU ' ; 1999
Cleveland County Schools Plant Operations
866 Poplar Springs Church Road `' � j ` " �r�,.
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
August 17, 1999
Mr. Charlie Swartz, P.E.
N.C. Dept of Environment
and Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
SUBJECT: Request for design changes and time extensions for S.O.C.
compliance for Cleveland County Schools.
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please find attached the additional information you requested about scope and
time changes as per our recent telephone conversations. I am also sending the
application for an amendment to a special order by consent along with a check
and all the background information to the Raleigh office.
If I can be of father assistance, or if you need additional information, please
call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
. L94�
Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

Cleveland County Schools Plant Operations
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
August 17, 1999
N.C. Division of Environmental
Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Section
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJECT: Request for Design changes and time extensions for SOC
compliance for Cleveland County Schools EMC WQ # 98-001
To Whom It May Concern:
Attached please find an application for an amendment to a special order by
consent along with a check and all the background information.
I have maintained contact with Mr. Charlie Swartz, P.E. at the Mooresville
Regional office and he is aware of our scope changes and time extensions and
has copies of all the documentation..
AUG 20 1999
If I can be of father assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at 704-487-9087.
Sincerely,
Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28152
LOCAL FUND EXPENSE .
PAY
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ORDER
OF
BRANCH BANKING &TRUST COMPANYNo. 255 42 7 SHELBY, NC 28150
66-112 DATE CHECK NUMBER
531
THIS C I HECKVOID AFTER 08/17/99 255427
60 DAYS FROM DATE
230 •
EXACTLY-******400 DOLLARS AND NO CENTS'
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & NATURAL
DIV. OF HATER QUALITY
P-.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH,NC 27626-0535
$400.00
THIS DISBURSEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED AS
REQUIRED BY THE SCHOOL BUDGET AND
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B AMOUNT
2.6580.480.-611.000.270.00
PROCESSING FEE
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Department of EnviEnvironment,an , Health,d Natural Res,ourqes,,,,,,.,.,1"
Division of Environmental Management
APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAi ORDER BY
CONSENT
(INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FACILITIES REQUESTING AN SOC)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant (corporation, individual, or other Cleveland County Schools
2. Print or Type Owner's. or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person who is legally
responsib ' le%forthe1acil.4 and its compliance): Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
3. Mailing Address: 8666*P6plar Springs Church Road
City: Shelby State: NC Zip: 28152
Telephone No.: 704- 487-9087
4. Facility Nhme (subdivision, facility, or establishment name - must- be consistent with
name on the permit issued by the Division of Environmental Management):
Cleveland County Schools
5. Application Date: 8/17/99-
6. County where project is located: Cleveland
II. SOC INFORMATION FOR THE FACILITY REQUESTING THE
AMENDMENT:
1. SOC No.: EMC WQ NO. 98-001
2. Name of the specific wastewater treatment facility (if different from IA, above):
..'see attached list for schools
3. Issuance Date of SOC: 6/8/99
4. Expiration Date Of SOC: see attached list for dates
III. COMPLIANCE 'HISTORY FOR FACILI
TY REQUESTING. THE SOC
AMENDMENT:
Please attach a listing of all violations this facility has had under this Order. This list should
include any violation of interim dates, any violation of relaxed permit parameters, and violations. of.:
existing permit limitations- No violations since 6/8/59 issuance date because of
no flow.

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ADDITIONAL FLOW OR REALLOCATION OF EXISTING FLOW:
Additional flow or reallocation of existing flow is avaliable to facilities that are owned by a
unit of Government. Please be advised that additional flow will be allowed under an.SOC.
amendment only in.extreme circumstances. These circumstances. include elimination of other
discharges that are noncompliant with their NPDES Permit or continual .noncompliance of
the flow parameter as specified in the original SOC. These circumstances do not include
failure by the facility to properly remove Infiltration and Inflow. When requesting. the
additional flow, the facility must include justification why.this flow is needed and supporting
documents to show what has been done to eliminate any flow -problem causes (ie efforts
undergone, to eliminate inflow and infiltration into the plant). If the requested addtional flow
is -non -domestic, then the facility must be able to demonstrate the ablility to effectively treat
the waste and that the waste will not adversely impact the wastewater system or its
ablility to dispose of or utilize residuals. The non -domestic waste must be simular to
domestic strength either before pretreatment or after pretreatment. The applicant must
provide a detailed analysis of all parameters that can reasonably be expected to be contained
in the proposed non -domestic wastewater. The total domestic additional flow requested
is N gallons per day. The total non -domestic flow requested is
N gallons per day. The total additional flow is NAgallons per
day.
If a reallocation of existing addtional flow is needed then the facility must provide
justification as to why this reallocation is needed.
V. EXPLANATION AS TO WHY SOC AMENDMENT IS NEEDED:
'Please. provide a detailed explanation why the SOC Amendment is being
requested. ( see attachment )
VI. EXPLANATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE APPLICANT TO
AVOID NONCOMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING SOC PRIOR TO THIS
REQUEST:
Please attach a detailed explanation of the actions taken.
Please address the following issues as appropriate:
1) Describe all activities that have been completed under the Existing SOC.
2) What activities have not been completed? When are these activities to be completed?
Please include any SOC activities which are not now delinquent, but are expected to be
late.
3) Were these delays a result of acontractor, consulting engineer, failure to obtain
funding, weather etc.
( see.attachment )

FFV
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THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
DIVISION OF .ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNLESS ALL OF
THE APPLICABLE ITEMS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL
Required Items
a. One original and two copies of the completed and appropriately executed application
form, along with all required attachments.
b. The nonrefundable SOC processing fee of W.00. The check must be made payable
to The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
Applicant's Certification:
ILarry McIntyre , attest that this application for an SOC amendment
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that if all required parts of this application are -not completed and that if all required supporting
information and attachments are not included,, this, application package will be returned as
incomplete.
Date 8/17/99
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE;, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
FACILITY ASSESSMENT UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919/733-5083

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Cleveland County Schools Plant Operationsip",')
866 Poplar Springs Church Road _
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Mr. Harlow L. Brown, F.E.
City Engineer
City of Shelby
Box 207 Washington at Graham Street
Shelby, NC 28150-0207
RE: Request To Tie Sewer System at Township Three Elementary School
Into the City of Shelby's Municipal Sewer System
Dear Mr. Brown,.
Through conversations at our recent meetings I was told that the City of Shelby may be
interested in receiving domestic waste from Township Three Elementary School into
the City of Shelby's municipal sewer system.
We are currently permitted for up to 7,500 gallons per day discharge from the treatment
plant. If this request is approved it is understood the Cleveland County Schools would
be responsible for all costs incurred for design and construction of the project.
Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. If I can be of futher assistance
or if you need additional information, please cell me at 704-487-9087.
Sincerely,
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Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
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CITY OF SHELBY
BOX 207 - WASHINGTON AT GRAHAM ST. - SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28151 - 0207
Mr. Larry McIntyre, Director of Plant Operations August 2, 1999
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
RE: SEWER SERVICE FOR TOWNSHIP NO. 3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dear Mr. McIntyre,
Your recent letter request for sewer capacity of 7,500 gallons per day at the wastewater
treatment plant is approved subject to the following conditions.
• All plans for connection must be -designed to City and state specifications, permitted
and approved via a registered professional engineer.
• Any easements and highway encroachments must be secured prior to any
construction..
• 100% of all costs will be the school's responsibility.
• The City will not own, operate or maintain any line that serves one customer,
therefore; this proposed line shall remain the school's responsibility. The City
does reserve the right to approve any other future customers that may want to tap
into this line. I suggest further conversation on this issue before details of the
project go forth.
Please advise as appropriate.
Very ly yours,
Harlow L. Brown, P.E.
City Engineer
HLB/rows
cc: Dee Freeman
Blane Champion
John Rhom
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Odom & associates
Odom & Associates Engineering, Inc.
1506 East Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 17, 1999
Mr. Larry McIntyre
Cleveland'County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, NC 28152
RE: TOWNSHIP THREE SCHOOL PROJECT
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
From the time that we receive authorization to do this project, the proposed construction schedule will
be as follows:
# of days from authorization
Project Design
45
Regulatory Review
75
Bid Project
105
Start Construction
119
Complete Construction
209
Total number of days to complete project 209
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Qv
David W. Odom, P.E.

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BOX 207 - WASHINGTON AT GRAHAM ST. - SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28151 - 0207
Mr. Larry McIntyre August 17, 1999
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
RE: CREST SCHOOL SEWER PROJECT
Dear Mr. McIntyre,
Pursuant to Council conceptual approval of ref. project, the City is in process of
moving the project forward to a successful completion. Several administrative items
need to be handled, together with beginning of design. The following schedule is
proposed.
September - November. 1999
• Formalize School Board/City Council agreement on project.
• Formalize engineering contract.
• Perform surveying/secure easements.
• Perform project design.
November - December. 1999 .
• Complete design/obtain local approval.
• Finalize all easement agreements.
• Obtain regulatory review and construction permits.
December, 1999 - February, 2000
• Finalize design incorporating all approval comments.
• Bid project.
• Obtain City Council approval to award contract.
• Notice to contractor to begin construction.
February - August, 2000
• Construct project.
• Target completion date August 1, 2000.
Environmental Services Department 704-484-6840 704-484-6808
FORMn105.0894

Mr. McIntyre
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August 17, 1999
We believe this schedule is realistic and has sufficient room to accommodate unforeseen
obstacles that probably will be encountered.
Should there be a question, please call.
Very truly yours,
Harlow L. rown, P.E.
City Engineer
HLB/mws
Cc: David Odom
Dee Freeman
Hal Mason

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4190 Hwy. 16 South - Newton, NC 28658 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
August 16, 1999
Mr. Larry McIntyre, Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, NC 28152
Subject: SOC - Washington Elementary
Proposed Schedule
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
As requested, following is a proposed compliance schedule for the SOC.
1. Submit plans and spec to NCDENR September 30, 1999
2. Receive Bids 45 days after plan approvals Nov. 15, 1999
3. Start Construction 45 days after receipt of bids JAn. 1 2000
4. Finish Construction 4 months after award of construction April 5 2000
contract
Please advise if this schedule is acceptable.
Very truly yours,
Recil H. Wright, PE
R/Cleveland County Schools/289-001/docu/Soc schedule
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MEMO REGARDING FALLSTON SEWER GRANT AFpLICATION
From: Dave Odom
To: Harlow Brown
Lane Alexandor
Max Boggs
Larry McEntire
1. I was informed today that there were only 22 applications filed ($47,000,000) for the "unsewered
community grants." The Rural Center is currently reviewing these applications and will award
$13,000,000. The grants will be awarded on October 14.. I believe we should contact the legislative
delegation and invite them to hear a brief presentation on the grant application and request their
active support as soon as possible.
2. The deadline for submittals to NC DENR under the "high unit cost" grants for the second cycle is
September 31. I spoke to Don Evans yesterday and he confirmed that our previous package (and
previous point totals) is in place for the next cycle. There were several items that we needed to
address to achieve 100%. of the possible point total for this project. They are as follows:
a. Continuing program of water conservation and education In place
b. Water conservation incentive rate structure To be developed
e. Land Use Plan In place
d. Land Use Plan exceeds minimum state standards To be addressed
e. Implementation of band Use Plan To be addressed
,f. 20 year Capital Improvement Plan To be addressed
9. Wellhead protection program To be addressed
h. ` Right of Way site certificate To be addressed
If we accomplish all of the above Items, we will have attained 100% of the possible points we can
achieve. The following is an action list to ensure that occurs but I need some assistance with a few
of the items.
ITEM PARTY
1, Schedule briefing for legislators T9D
Z. Water conservation rate structure Odom & Fallston
3. Land Use Plan exceeds minimum standards Odom & County Planner
4. Implementation of Land Use Plan Odom & County Planner
5. 20 year Capital Improvement Plan TBb
6. Wellhead protection program Odom &County Planner
7_ Right of Way site certificate Odom & Fallston
I would appreciate a brief meeting next Wednesday (August 25) at 10:00 to review these items. We will
contact each of you for confumation of this date. 'Thanks for your help.

redom & associates
Odom and Associates Engineering, Inc.
1506-2 East Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 17, 1999
Mr. Larry McIntyre
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, NC 28152
RE: GRANT APPLICATIONS
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
The schedule for the grant applications submitted to provide sewer service to Bums High School, Burns Middle
School and Fallston Elementary school is as follows:
March 31, 1999 Application submitted to NC DENR for approximately $3 million under the High Unit
Cost Program.
June 1, 1999 Notification of Awards for High Unit Cost Program. Above application was not funded.
July 31, 1999 Re -submittal of application to The Rural Center under the Unsewered Communities
Program (with a 20% match).
September 31, 1999 Deadline for re -submittal of application for the 2nd cycle under the High Unit Cost
Program. The previous application is still valid. We are taking additional steps to
receive more points.
October 15, 1999 Scheduled Notification of Awards for the Unsewered Communities Program.
December 15, 1999 Scheduled Notification of Awards for 2"d cycle under the High Unit Cost Program.
The proposed schedule for this project if the grant is awarded follows. These dates assume that the project will be
awarded under the unsewered community program.
Complete project design
60 days
December 14, 1999
Regulatory review
90 days
January 13, 2000
Bid project
120 days
February 14, 2000
Begin construction
150 days
March 15, 2000
Complete construction
330 days
December 15, 2000
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
QJY---
David W. Odom, P.E.

State of North Carolina �S
Department of Environment ,l
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
August 16, 1999
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: John Dome �r
From: John Hennessy
Subject: Comments on the EA for the improvements to US 74 (Independence Boulevard) from SR
2940 (Eastway Drive) to Sharon Amity Road in Mecklenburg County (U-209F), Federal
Aid Project No. FR-18-2(17), State Project No. 8.1671001, TIP Project No. U-209F,
DENR Project Number OOE-0037.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the U.S., .
including wetlands. It is our understanding that the preferred alternative, as presented in the EA, will not
result in any impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams. In the event that future investigations reveal
impacts to jurisdictional areas, the DWQ offers the following comments based on review of the
aforementioned document:
A) After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality
Certification, the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the
avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical.
Should the impacts to jurisdictional wetlands exceed 1.0 acres, mitigation may be required in
accordance with NCDWQ Wetiand Rules { 15A NCAC 211:0506 (h)(2)1.
B) In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules { 15A NCAC 211.0506(b)(6) ), mitigation will be
required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that
mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions
and values. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3)1, the
Wetland Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation.
C) Where streams must be crossed, the DWQ prefers bridges be used in lieu of culverts. However,
we realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts. Please be advised that
culverts should be countersunk to allow unimpeded passage by fish and other aquatic organisms.
Moreover, in areas where high quality wetlands or streams are impacted, a bridge may prove
preferable. When applicable, DOT'should not install the bridge bents in the creek, to'the
maximum extent practicable.
D) Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands.
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E) Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts to
wetlands in borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation.
F) The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed
methods for stormwater management. More specifically, stormwater should not be permitted to
discharge directly into the creek. Instead, stormwater should be designed to drain to a properly
designed stormwater detention facility/apparatus.
G) There should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is
required, it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the
environmental documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical,
it should be noted that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be
required in conjunction with the issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
-- H) Future documentation should include an itemized listing of the proposed wetland and stream
impacts with corresponding mapping.
I) Based on the information presented in the document, the magnitude of impacts to wetlands and
streams will not require a permit application to the Corps of Engineers and corresponding 401
Water Quality Certification. Please be advised that a 401 Water Quality Certification requires
satisfactory protection of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no
wetland or stream uses are lost. Final permit authorization will require the submittal of a formal
application by the NCDOT and written concurrence from the NCDWQ. Please be aware that any
approval will be contingent on appropriate avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream
impacts to the maximum extent practical, the development of an acceptable stormwater
management plan, and the inclusion of appropriate mitigation plans where appropriate.
The NCDWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on your project. Should you have any
questions or require any additional information, please contact John Hennessy at [phone].
cc: Steve Lund, Corps of Engineers
Tom McCartney, USFWS
David Cox, NCWRC
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Announcement of
!':U.- c' 19(n
Triennial Review of Surface Water Quality
Standards & Classifications�ra;ca alr
Public Hearings Set for September & October, 1999
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC) will conduct three public hearings in order to receive public
comments on the proposed changes to the surface water quality standards and classifications
rules and three variances from surface water quality standards. These proposed changes and the
variance review are being put forth as part of the Triennial Review of surface water quality
standards and classifications.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LOCATIONS: Catawba Valley Community College Carteret Community College Archdale Building
Auditorium (Main Campus) Joslyn Hall Ground Floor Hearing Rm
2550 HWY 70SE 3505 Arendell Street 512 N. Salisbury St.
Hickory, NC Morehead City, NC Raleigh, NC
(See section on additional information for directions.)
DATE: September 30, 1999 October 5, 1999 October 7, 1999
TIME: 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
(Sign in begins at 6:00 p.m. at all locations.)
BACKGROUND
Every three years the State is required by the Federal Clean Water Act to review its surface
water quality standards and classifications to determine if changes are needed and, if necessary,
to make those changes. The Federal Clean Water Act also requires the review of any variances to
surface water quality standards every three years. This triennial period covers 1997 through
1999.
These recommendations were pulled together by the Triennial Review Advisory Committee
(TRAC). The TRAC is a group of approximately 31 stakeholders that came together beginning
in June of 1997 to determine what, if any, modifications were needed to the surface water quality
classifications and standards
The TRAC's final recommendations were presented to the Water Quality Committee (WQC)
of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) in May 1999. The WQC made one
modification and recommended that the rules proceed to the full EMC with a request to go to
rule -making. In July 1999, the EMC voted unanimously, to go forward with the rule changes as
proposed by the WQC.

SUMMARY OF THE
PROPOSED RULE CHANGES
This summary provides
the TRAC's rationale for the proposed changes. The actual rule
language is included at
the end of this announcement.
Considerations for
This proposed new rule requires the development of site -specific
Federally -Listed
management strategies to protect or improve water quality at sites
Threatened or
where federally listed threatened or endangered aquatic animals occur.
Endangered Aquatic
The site -specific management strategies are to be developed under 15A
Animal Species -15A
NCAC 2B .0225 for waters with excellent water quality and under 15A
NCAC 2B .0110
NCAC 2B .0227 for waters with good, good -fair, and fair water quality
ratings as determined by physical, biological and chemical sampling.
The Division foresees developing these management strategies with
assistance from other state and federal agencies. All management plans
would be developed within the basinwide planning schedule and would
require rule -making and public input. The TRAC determined that this
process would allow additional management strategies to address
nonpoint sources. Most of the species to be protected under this rule
are mollusks and are very susceptible to sedimentation impacts due to
nonpoint activities.
Nutrient Sensitive
This proposed rule modification requires the development of site -
Waters -15A NCAC
specific management strategies to protect or improve water quality at
2B .0223(c), (e) & (f).
sites where nutrient overenrichment is resulting in nuisance growths of
aquatic vegetation. Changes are being proposed to clarify that other
chemical parameters, as deemed appropriate by the Commission, may
be considered nutrients (2B .0223(c) and (2B .0223(e)). This language
is already present in the rule. The change removes some of the
wordiness of the current rule. Only those chemical parameters that
have been identified in peer -reviewed literature as nutrients will be
recommended for use by the Commission as nutrients.
Paragraphs (e) and (f) are being replaced with language requiring that
the nutrient standards for NSW areas be developed based on the needs
of the individual water bodies. The current definition of background
concentrations used in paragraph (e) is vague and does not reflect
historic implementation of the rule nor the language found in recent
state legislation General Statute (GS) 143-215.8B (BB 515), regarding
nutrient sensitive waters and their protection. GS 143-215.8B requires
the Commission to develop nutrient reduction goals for each NSW area
such that improvements in water quality are achieved.
Action Levels for
This proposed change clarifies how dissolved metals may be used for
Toxic Substances-
determining permits limits for copper, zinc, iron, and silver. The
Metals (Copper,
chemistry of these metals. determines their toxicity. EPA has
Zinc, Iron & Silver) -
recognized this fact and has developed procedures for determining the
15A NCAC 2B
toxic forms of these metals. The use of dissolved metals as the most
:0211(4) & .0220(4)
representative toxic form has,increased in recent years as the analytical
methodologies for determining dissolved metals have improved. Our
action level standards already allow the use of dissolved metals studies.
The changes proposed provide guidance on how to conduct the studies
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and how to translate from dissolved to total metals for permitting
purposes.
Cadmium and Nickel
This proposed change allows the use of dissolved metals for
determining permit limits for cadmium and nickel. It also provides
Standards
Modifications -15A
references for guidance on how to conduct the dissolved metals studies
NCAC 2B .0211(3)(l)
and determine permit limits. Recent information published by EPA
& .0220 (3)(m)
indicates that cadmium and nickel are not as bioaccumulative as
originally predicted; therefore, the use of dissolved metal
concentrations to determine permit limits should continue to be
protective.
Coastal Outstanding
"This proposed change reduces the number of slips allowed in coastal
Outstanding Resource Waters from "less than 30" to "less than 10".
Resource Waters -
There is a correlation between the increases in the number of boats in
15A NCAC 2B .0225
an area and closure of those waters to shellfishing. As the ORW rules
were developed and refined, much discussion has taken place over the
proper marina size to protect those waters. Various sizes have been
proposed based on best professional judgement, economic
considerations and available research. The use of thirty slips was based
on the Division of Environmental Health's definition of marinas and
the size that would require an automatically closed buffer area.
By decreasing the allowable marina size in coastal ORW areas to less
than 10 slips, the potential impact from boating activity at docks, as
well as runoff from parking areas, will be decreased.
Existing marinas not proposing expansions nor proposed marinas in
ORW areas that are considered to be "upland basin areas" will not be
affected by this rule.
Most of the coastal ORW areas are shallow and will be negatively
impacted by the turbidity resulting from increased boating. Turbidity
not only smothers shellfish but it also increases fecal coliform counts
due to resuspension of coliforms that have accumulated in the
sediment.
SUMMARY OF THE VARIANCES & PERTINENT INFORMATION
Variances are also included in the Triennial Review per the Federal Clean Water Act. We
are requesting comment on the three variances currently in place. The comments will be
communicated to the NPDES Committee of the EMC for their consideration when the variances
are reviewed.
Chloride Standard Variance of 230 mg/l.
Variances from the state surface water quality standard for chloride were given to Mount
Olive Pickle Company and Dean Pickle -Faison Plant in,1996. Both permits expire on January
31, 2001. The facilities are required to continue to study, evaluate and implement chloride
reduction at their plants.
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Color Narrative Standard Variance (based on Tennessee standard).
Blue Ridge Paper Products Incorporated, formerly known as Champion International
Corporation, is required to reduce color in their discharge such that the true color of the Pigeon
River at the NC/TN state line does not exceed 50 true color units at all flows equal to or greater
than 126 cfs at the Hepco Gaging Station. The substance causing the color in the discharge is
not bioaccumulative and the facility has been passing their whole effluent toxicity limit. The
variance requires continued study, evaluation and implementation of color reduction processes as
well as further reductions in the allowable instream color under the variance. Blue Ridge Paper
Products's permit expires November 30, 2001.
A more detailed description all three variances is available from the Internet at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqhome.html. Look for the link referring to the Triennial Review of
Water Quality Standards and Classifications. You may also contact Dianne Reid of the Water
Quality Planning Branch at the address below for a hardcopy of the information package.
HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage those interested in this proposal and in the
variances to provide comments. You may either make relevant verbal comments at the public
hearing(s) or submit written comments, data or other pertinent information by November 8,
1999.
The Hearing Officer may limit the length of time that you may speak at the public hearing, if
necessary, so that all those who wish to speak may have an opportunity to do so. We encourage
you to submit written comments as well.
The Environmental Management Commission is very interested in all comments pertaining
to the proposed reclassification. All persons interested and potentially affected by the proposals
or variances are strongly encouraged to read this entire announcement and make comments on
the proposed changes and variances. The EMC may not adopt a rule that differs substantially
from the text of the proposed rule published in the North Carolina Re ig ster unless the EMC
publishes the text of the proposed different rule and accepts comments on the new text (see
General Statute 150B 21.2(g)).
The proposed effective date for the final rules pursuant to this hearing process is August 1,
2000. Written comments may be submitted to Dianne Reid of the Water Quality Planning
Branch at the address listed below.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Copies of current rules [15A NCAC 2B .0100, .0200, & .0300] can be found on the Internet
at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/Rules/ruleindex.html.
Further explanations and details on the proposed changes and variances may be obtained
online at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqhome.html or by writing or calling:
FDIC, ►-\I� : WI-0
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PLANNING BRANCH
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1617
[phone] extension 568
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In case of inclement weather on any of the days the public hearings are scheduled, please
contact the above telephone number for a recorded message on any changes to the location, day
or time of the hearings.
DIRECTIONS
Location: Hickory - Catawba Valley Community College, Laurel Auditorium (Sept. 30,
1999) 2550 Hwy 70 SE
From I-40 take Exit 128. Turn right onto Hwy 70. Go 1/4 mile past CVCC East
Campus to the Main Campus on left.
Morehead City - Carteret Community College, Joslyn Hall (Oct. 5,1999)
3505 Arendell Street
The college is located directly on Hwy 70 in Morehead City (turns into Arendell
St.). It will be on the right if coming from the west, or on the left if coming from
the east.
Raleigh - Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room (Oct. 7, 1999)
512 North Salisbury Street
The Archdale Building is located downtown at the corner of Peace and Salisbury
Streets. It is a tall, white building located in the north end of the government
mall.
TRAC Proposed Changes Full Rule Text
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See hqp://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/Rules/ruleindex.html for full copy of the surface water quality classification and
standards rules - 2B .0100s & .0200s.
2B .0110 CONSIDERATIONS FOR FEDERALLY -LISTED THREATENED OR
ENDANGERED AQUATIC ANIMAL SPECIES
(a) Certain waters provide habitat for federally -listed aquatic animal species that are listed as
threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries
Service under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.0 1531 et. Seq. and
subsequent modifications Maintenance and recovery of the water quality conditions required to
sustain and recover federally -listed threatened and endangered aquatic animal species contributes
to the support and maintenance of a balanced and indigenous community of aquatic organisms
and thereby protects the biological integrity of the waters. The Division shall develop site -
specific management strategies under the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0225 or .0227 for those
waters These plans shall be developed within the basinwide planning schedule with all plans
completed at the end of each watershed's first complete five year cycle following adoption of
this rule Nothing in this rule shall prevent the Division from taking other actions within its
authority to maintain and restore the quality of these waters.
.0223 NUTRIENT SENSITIVE WATERS
(a) In addition to existing classifications, the Commission may classify any surface waters of the
state as nutrient sensitive waters (NSW) upon. a finding 'that such waters are experiencing or are
subject to excessive growths of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation. Excessive growths are
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growths which the Commission in its discretion finds to substantially impair the use of the water
for its best usage as determined by the classification applied to such waters.
(b) NSW may include any or all waters within a particular river basin as the Commission deems
necessary to effectively control excessive growths of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
(c) For the purpose of this Rule, the term "nutrients" shall mean phosphorous or nitrogen. When
eensider-ing the assignment of this elassifieatien, the Go Ei), speeify as a "nutrient" any
other- ehemieal parameter- or- eembinatien of par-ameter-s whieh it detemnines to be essential
nitrogen or any other chemical parameter
or combination of parameters which the Commission determines to be contributing to excessive
growths of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
(d) Those waters additionally classified as nutrient sensitive shall be identified in the appropriate
schedule of classifications as referenced in Section .0300 of this Subchapter.
(e) For- the purpose of this Rule, the tefm "baekgr-eund levels" shall inean the ,
seuree.
(e) Nutrient strategies applicable to NSW shall be developed by the Commission to control the
magnitude, duration, or frequencies of excessive growths of microscopic or macroscopic
vegetation so that the existing and designated uses of the waterbody are protected or restored.
(1) is the o.,It of n to -al . afi tiens,_e,- (2) will not efidanger- human health, saf6ty or- welfafe and that pr-eventing the iner-ease
weuld eause a ser-ious eeenomie hardship without equal or- greater- beiiefit to the
pu lie.
Authority will include G.S. 143-215.8B
2B .0211 FRESHWATER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CLASS C WATERS
(4) Action Levels for Toxic Substances: if the Action Levels for any of the substances listed
in this Subparagraph (which are generally not bioaccumulative and have variable toxicity to
aquatic life because of chemical form, solubility, stream characteristics or associated waste
characteristics) are determined by the waste load allocation to be exceeded in a receiving water
by a discharge under the specified low flow criterion for toxic substances (Rule .0206 in this
Section), the discharger will be required to monitor the chemical or biological effects of the
discharge; efforts shall be made by all dischargers to reduce or eliminate these substances from
their effluents. Those substances for which Action Levels are listed in this Subparagraph will be
limited as appropriate in the NPDES permit based on the Action Levels listed in this
Subparagraph if sufficient information (to be determined for metals by measurements of that
portion of the dissolved instream concentration of the Action Level parameter attributable to a
specific NPDES permitted discharge) exists to indicate that any of those substances may be a
significant causative factor resulting in toxicity from the effluent; effluent. NPDES permit limits
may be based on translation of the toxic form to total recoverable metals. Studies used to deter-
mine the toxic form or translators must be designed according to "Water Quality Standards
Handbook Second Edition" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-94-
005a) or "The Metals Translator: Guidance For Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit
From a Dissolved Criterion" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-
96-007) which are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments. The
Director will consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as the presence of environmental
conditions that limit the applicability of translators in approving the use of metal translators.
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(a) Copper: 7 ug/1;
(b) Iron: 1.0 mg/l;
(c) Silver: 0.06 ug/l;
(d) Zinc: 50 ug/l;
(e) Chloride: 230 mg/1;
(f) Chlorine, total residual: 17 ug/1 in all waters except trout waters (Tr); [a standard
of 17 ug/1 exists for waters classified as trout waters and is applicable as such to
all dischargers to trout waters; see Sub -Item (3)(1)(iv) of this Rule].
For purposes other than consideration of NPDES permitting of point source discharges as
described in this Subparagraph, the Action Levels in this Rule, as measured by an appropriate
analytical technique, will be considered as numerical ambient water quality standards.
2B .0220 TIDAL SALTWATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CLASS SC WATERS
(4) Action Levels for Toxic Substances: if the Action Levels for any of the substances listed
in this Subparagraph (which are generally not bioaccumulative and have variable toxicity to
aquatic life because of chemical form, solubility, stream characteristics or associated waste
characteristics) are determined by the waste load allocation to be exceeded in a receiving water
by a discharge under the specified low flow criterion for toxic substances (Rule .0206 in this
Section), the discharger will be required to monitor the chemical or biological effects of the
discharge; efforts shall be made by all dischargers to reduce or eliminate these substances from
their effluents. Those substances for which Action Levels are listed in this Subparagraph will be
limited as appropriate in the NPDES permit based on the Action Levels listed in this
Subparagraph if sufficient information (to be determined for metals by measurements of that
portion of the dissolved instream concentration of the Action Level parameter attributable to a
specific NPDES permitted discharge) exists to indicate that any of those substances may be a
significant causative factor resulting in toxicity of the effluent; effluent. NPDES permit limits
may be based on translation of the toxic form to total recoverable metals. Studies used to
determine the toxic form or translators must be designed according to the "Water Quality
Standards Handbook Second Edition" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA
823-B-94-005a) or "The Metals Translator: Guidance For Calculating a Total Recoverable
Permit Limit From a Dissolved Criterion" published by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA 823-B-96-007) which are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent
amendments The Director will consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as the presence
of environmental conditions that limit the applicability of translators in approving the use of
metal translators.
(a)Q Copper: 3 ug/l;
(b) ii Silver: 0.1 ug/l;
(0) iii)•Zinc: 86 ug/l.
For purposes other than consideration of NPDES permitting of point source discharges as
described in this Subparagraph, the Action Levels in this Rule, as measured by an appropriate
analytical technique, will be considered as numerical ambient water quality standards.
2B .0211 FRESHWATER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CLASS C WATERS
(3)(1)(iii) Cadmium: 0.4 ug/1 for trout waters and 2.0 ug/1 for non -trout waters; attainment of
these water quality standards in surface waters will be based on measurement of total
recoverable metals concentrations unless appropriate studies have been conducted to
translate total recoverable metals to a toxic -form: Studies used to determine the toxic
form or translators must be designed according to the "Water Quality Standards
Handbook Second Edition" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA
823-B-94-005a) or "The Metals Translator: Guidance For Calculating a Total
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Recoverable Permit Limit From a Dissolved Criterion" published by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-96-007) which are hereby
incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments. The Director will
consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as the presence of environmental
conditions that limit the applicability of translators in approving the use of metal
translators:
(3)(1)(xi) Nickel: 88 ug/l; attainment of this water quality standard in surface waters will be
based on measurement of total recoverable metals concentrations unless appropriate
studies have been conducted to translate total recoverable metals to a toxic form.
Studies used to determine the toxic form or translators must be designed according to
the "Water Quality Standards Handbook Second Edition" published by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-94-005a) or "The Metals Translator:
Guidance For Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit From a Dissolved
Criterion" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-96-007)
which are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments.
The Director will consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as the presence of
environmental conditions that limit the applicability of translators in approving the
use of metal translators.
2B .0220 TIDAL SALTWATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CLASS SC WATERS
(3)(m)(ii) Cadmium: 5.0 ug/l; attainment of this water quality standard in surface waters will
be based on measurement of total recoverable metals concentrations unless
aanropriate studies have been conducted to translate total recoverable metals to a
toxic form. Studies used to determine the toxic form or translators must be designed
according to the "Water Quality Standards Handbook Second Edition" published by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-94-005a) or "The Metals
Translator: Guidance For Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit From a
Dissolved Criterion" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-
B-96-007) which are hereby incorporated by reference including an sy ubsequent
amendments. The Director will consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as
the presence of environmental conditions that limit the applicability of translators in
approving the use of metal translators.
(3)(m)(vii) Nickel: 8.3 ug/l; attainment of this water quality standard in surface waters will be
based on measurement of total recoverable metals concentrations unless appropriate
studies have been conducted to translate total recoverable metals to a toxic form.
Studies used to determine the toxic form or translators must be designed according to
the "Water Quality Standards Handbook Second Edition" published by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-94-005a) or "The Metals Translator:
Guidance For Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit From a Dissolved
Criterion" published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 823-B-96-007)
which are herebyincorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments.
The Director will consider conformance to EPA guidance as well as the presence of
environmental conditions that limit the applicability of translators in approving the
use of metal translators.
2B .0225 OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-..
(e)(7) In the following designated waterbodies, the only type of new or expanded marina that
shall be allowed shall be those marinas located in upland basin areas, or those with less than -0
10 slips, having no boats over 21 feet in length and no boats with heads. The only new or
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expanded NPDES permitted discharges that shall be allowed shall be non -domestic, non -process
industrial discharges.
(A)The Northeast Swanquarter Bay Area including all waters northeast of a line from a point
at Lat. 35' 23' 51" and Long. 76' 21' 02" thence southeast along the Swanquarter
National Wildlife Refuge hunting closure boundary (as defined by the 1935 Presidential
Proclamation) to Drum Point.
(B) The Neuse-Southeast Pamlico Sound Area (Southeast Pamlico Sound Section of the
Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area); (Neuse River Basin) including all
waters within an area defined by a line extending from the an area defined by a line
extending from the southern shore of Ocracoke Inlet northwest to the Tar -Pamlico River
and Neuse River basin boundary, then southwest to Ship Point.
(C) The Core Sound -Section of the Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area (White
Oak River Basin), including all waters of Core Sound and its tributaries, but excluding
Nelson Bay, Little Port Branch and Atlantic Harbor at its mouth, and those tributaries of
Jarrett Bay that are closed to shellfishing.
(D)The Western Bogue Sound Section of the Western Bogue Sound and Bear Island Area
(White Oak River Basin) including all waters within an area defined by a line from
Bogue Inlet to the mainland at SR 1117 to a line across Bogue Sound from the southwest
side of Gales Creek to Rock Point, including Taylor Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
(E) The Stump Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including all waters of Stump Sound and
Alligator Bay from marker Number 17 to the western end of Permuda Island, but
excluding Rogers Bay, the Kings Creek Restricted Area and Mill Creek.
(F) The Topsail Sound and Middle Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including all
estuarine waters from New Topsail Inlet to Mason Inlet, including the Intracoastal
Waterway and Howe Creek, but excluding Pages Creek and Futch Creek.
(e)(8) In the following designated waterbodies, no new or expanded NPDES permitted
discharges and only new or expanded marinas with less than -0 10 slips, having no boats over
21 feet in length and no boats with heads shall be allowed.
(A)The Swanquarter Bay and Juniper Bay Area (Tar -Pamlico Basin) including all waters
within a line beginning at Juniper Bay Point and running south and then west below
Great Island, then northwest to Shell Point and including Shell Bay, Swanquarter and
Juniper Bays and their tributaries, but excluding all waters northeast of a line from a point
at Lat. 35' 23' 5 1 " and Long. 76' 21' 02" thence southeast along the Swanquarter
National Wildlife Refuge hunting closure boundary (as defined by the 1935 Presidential
Proclamation) to Drum Point and also excluding the Blowcut Canal, Hydeland Canal,
Juniper.Canal and Quarter Canal.
(B) The Back Sound Section of the Southeast Pamlico, Core and Back Sound Area (White
Oak River Basin) including that area of Back Sound extending from Core Sound west
along Shackleford Banks, then north to the western most point of Middle Marshes and
along the northwest shore of Middle Marshes (to include all of Middle Marshes), then
west to Rush Point on Harker's Island, and along the southern shore of Harker's Island
back to Core Sound.
(C) The Bear Island Section of the Western Bogue Sound and Bear Island Area (White Oak
River Basin) including all waters within an area defined by a line from the western most
point on Bear Island to the northeast mouth of Goose Creek on the mainland, east to the
southwest mouth of Queen Creek, then south to green marker No. 49, then northeast to
the northern most point on Huggins Island, then southeast along the shoreline of Huggins
Island to the southeastern most point of Huggins Island, then south to the northeastern
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most point on Dudley Island, then southwest along the shoreline of Dudley Island to the
eastern tip of Bear Island
(D)The Masonboro Sound Area (Cape Fear River Basin) including all waters between the
Barrier Islands and the mainland from Carolina Beach Inlet to Masonboro Inlet.
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SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28152X�lvg➢��9 crs
July 30,1999
Mr. Charlie Swartz, P.E.
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
SUBJECT: Request to Change Specifications and Schedules to the
Special Order of Consent Agreement for the Cleveland
County Schools
Dear Mr. Swartz:
On May 10,1999, the Cleveland County Schools received authorization
to construct approval documents from the NCDENR for seven sewer
systems and were ready to send them out for the bid procedure and
construction as per our special order of consent schedule. As I mentioned to
you in our latest telephone conversation several options have opened recently
which could possible be a better long range solution to our sewer upgrade
problems, as well as eliminating the need for discharge permits, which is our
ultimate goal. Following is a list for each school with commentary explaining
the original S.O.C. and our requested changes.

® WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Several design approaches, testings, purchasing of property etc. were tried at
this site. The last design approval was to install a re -circulating sand filter
system and to discharge into the same low or no flow stream.
In May of 1999 negotiations began with the City of Cherlyville to accept
the school's domestic waste into their municipal sewer system. Cherryville
has agreed to our request and we would rather pursue that option. Engineers
have been hired and construction is expected this year instead of next year.
( Exhibit A) The estimated cost is $204,100.00
CREST HIGH AND CREST MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Because of housing developments in the area of these two schools,
opportunities that were not previously possible became available in May of
1999. The opportunity to connect these two schools' sewer systems to the
City of Shelby's municipal system was approved. This project will be a
collaboration of a developer, the City of Shelby, and the Cleveland County
Schools, and is expected to cost $ 1,100,000,00 The school
system has committed $300,000.00 to the project. Engineering has
started and completion is expected in about six months.
( Exhibit E )
® TOWNSHIP THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
During negotiations with the City of Shelby about the two Crest schools
their engineer expressed a willingness to accept the sewer discharge from.
Township Three to the City of Shelby. The entire cost for design, force
mains, pumping stations, construction, and maintenance would be the total
responsibility of the Cleveland County Schools. Even though the price
would be greater than the original approved holding tanks, pumps, etc, the
long range compliance and permitting would be eliminated if this request is
approved. Engineers will have to be hired and the S.O.C. construction dates
would need to be extended. The estimated cost is $196,000.00

s CASAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We would like to request that the plan for upgrading Casar's system be
deferred to the year 2000. This delay would put Casar in the same time frame
as Burns High, Burns Middle, and Fallston Elementary School,
schools that are in the same geographical area as Casar. Because of the
additional cost of tying the four previously mentioned schools to municipal
sewer systems, moving Casar to next year's budget will be needed.
• .BURNS HIGH, BURNS MIDDLE AND FALLSTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
These schools, along with the town of Fallston, the Cleveland County
Commissioners, and the City of Shelby have applied for two grants that
would connect all sewer systems to the City of Shelby's municipal sewer.
Hopefully this project will be funded. If it is, this would be a much better
solution than upgrading these systems as planned. Engineers have been hired
and the municipal system has been designed ( awaiting approvals).
We would like to request that the construction dead -lines at these schools be
extended from 6/l/2000 until 8/l/2000 so the monies for these projects could
come from next year's budget which begins in 7/l/2000.
The estimated cost of $300,000.00 has been committed by the Cleveland
County Schools toward the grant. ( Exhibit C )
• SPRINGMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Although this new school is not included in the S.O.C. upgrades, the monies
for the sewer connection is coming from this year's budget
The estimated cost is $209,200.00 ( Exhibit D )
In conclusion , if these requests are approved, the four systems that are to be
completed from this year's budget will be connected to municipal sewer
systems instead of upgraded treatment plants would still require discharge
permits of the four systems that would be completed from next year's budget,
three of those possibly will be on municipal sewers. If they are, the Casar
Elementary School project may be re-evaluated to again persue an
underground nitrification system again, no discharge permits is our goal.

Your consideration of these requests is greatly appreciated. If I can
be of further assistance, or if you need additional information, please call me
at 704-487-9087.
Sincerely,
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Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 10, 1999
Mr. Larry McIntyre
Cleveland County Schools
8600 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject =Authoriiations to=Construct
Casar Elementary - 066397ACA
Fallston Elementary - 066419ACA
Burns High - 066486ACA
Crest High - 066401ACB
Crest Middle - 066460ACB
Township Three - 066435ACA
Burns Middle - 066389ACA
Cleveland County
The Division received a letter of request for Authorizations to Construct for the above referenced facilities
on February 3, 1999 and final plans and specifications for the subject projects have been reviewed and found to be
satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of facilities at the aforementioned wastewater
treatment facilities. Specifically, authorization is granted for the construction/installation of the following:
Burns High School (Project #066486ACA):
• A 30' diameter equalization tank with diffusers:
• Dual 160 CFM blowers;
• A 92 GPM influent pump station;
• Dual 25, gpm equalization pumps; and
• A UV disinfection system.
Crest High School (Project #066401ACB):
• A 30' diameter equalization tank with diffusers;
• Dual 166 CFM blowers;
• A105 GPM influent pump station;
• Dual 25 gpm equalization pumps; and
• A W disinfection system.
Crest Middle School (Project #066460ACB):
• A 30' diameter equalization tank with diffusers;
• Dual 160 CFM blowers;
• A 115 GPM influent pump station;
• Dual 25 gpm equalization pumps; and
• A UV disinfection system.
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Bums Middle School (Project #066389ACA):
• A 30' diameter equalization tank with diffusers;
• Dual 160 CFM blowers;
• A 110 GPM influent pump station;
• Dual 25 gpm equalization pumps; and
• A W disinfection system.
Township #5 Elementary School (Project #066455ACA):
• A 30' diameter equalization tank with diffusers;
• Dual 75 .CFM blowers;
• A 42 GPM influent pump station;
• Dual 25 gpm equalization pumps; and
• A liquid chlorine disinfection system with metering equipment.
Casar Elementary School (Project #066397ACA):
• Replace the existing chlorine tank with a wet well;
• Install a new chlorine disinfection system; and
• Install a new pump tank for recirculation through the filter.
Fallston Elementary School (Project #066419ACA):
• Install a new pump tank for recirculation through the filter;
• Install a new W disinfection system; and
• Remove the existing chlorine tank from service.
Issuance of this Authorization to Construct is contingent upon the following:
• Where facilities are used as shelters, standby power capable of meeting all load requirements will be provided
for wastewater treatment facilities; and
• Chlorination will be maintained., where practicable, as a disinfection backup system.
Additionally, the Division strongly recommends that continuous flow recorders be installed at all facilities to ensure
that flows reported on discharge monitoring reports accurately reflect actual flow values from the treatment systems.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit Nos.
NC0066401, NC0066460, NC0066486, NC0066435, NC0066419, NC0066397, and NC0066389 issued March
1, 1999, March 1, 1999, November 23, 1998, November 23, 1998, January 11, 1999, November 23, 1998 and
January 11, 1999 respectively, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in those permits.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-
215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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 treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.

Cleveland County Schools
Authorizations to Construct
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- 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 NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. The certification should .be. mailed to the attention of Kim
'Murphy at NPDES Unit, P.O. Box 29555, Raleigh, NC 27626-0555.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified
wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The
operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title' 15A, Chapter
8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at leasr'weekly and each Class 11, 111, and IV
facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the
operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 145-215.6 for violation of or
failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct 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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. The Permittee shall maintain a
copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Mark McIntire, telephone number [phone], extension 553.
Sincerel
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(c) Upon signature of the pecial�Urder'b_y_°C Bend it, will be expected to comply with
all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document, and undertake the following
activities in accordance with the. indicated time schedule:
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Permits-
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
Compliance-
NC0066389
MET
MET
6/1/2000
10/31/2000.
12/31/2000
Casar
Submit Plan
Submit Plans
Begin
Complete
Achieve
Elementary
of Action
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
Compliance -
School/
and Apply
MET
9/1/99
1/31/2000
4/30/2000
NCO066397
for Permits -
MET.
Crest High
Submit Plan
Submit Plans
Begin.
Complete
Achieve
School/
of Action
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
,
Compliance-.
NC0066401
and Apply
MET .
9/1/99
1/31/.2000
4/30/2000
for Permits -
MET
Crest Middle
Submit.Plan
Submit Plans
Begin
Complete
Achieve
School/
of Action
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
Compliance-
NC0066460
and Apply
MET
911199
1/31/2000
4/30/2000
for Permits -
MET
Fallston
Submit Plan
Submit Plans
Begin
Complete
Achieve
Elementary
of Action
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
Compliance -
School/
and Apply
MET
6/l/2000
10/31/2000
12/31/2000
NCO066419
for. Permits -
MET
rl ownship 3
Submit Plan
Submit Plans
Begin
Complete
Achieve .
Elementary
of Action
and Specs-
Construction-
Construction-
Compliance-
SchooV
and Apply
MET
9/1/99
1/3.1/2000
4/3Q/2:0:00
NCO066435
for Permits -
MET

SOC -EMC WQ No. 98-001
page 4
Facility/
Permit No.
Activity-
Deadline
Activity-
Deadline
Activity-
Deadline
Activity-
Deadline
Activity -
Deadline
Washington
Elementary
School/
NC0066451
Apply for
Permits-
3/1/99
Submit Plans
and Specs-
9/1/99
Begin
Construction-
l/1/2000
Complete
'Construction-
5/1/2000
Achieve
Compliance
7/1/2000
(d) During the time in which this Special Order by Consent is effective, comply with the
interim effluent limitations contained in Attachment A, except as provided for in paragraph
2(b) above should the permits be modified or renewed. The following reflects only the
limitations that have been modified from the current NPDES Permit Part I, Section A
limitation page(s): (Each facility is listed on a separate page.)

Cleveland County Schools Plant Operations
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
May 18,1999
Ms. Janice Hovis
City Manager
116 S. Mountain Street
Cherryville, North Carolina 28201
RE: Request from the Cleveland County Schools to Connect Washington Elementary
School to the City of Cherryville Municipal Sewer System
Dear Ms. Hovis:
I appreciate you and David Blackburn taking time out from your busy schedules to talk to
Don Rhom and me in your office on May 14,1999. During our visit we perceived the
impression that possibly Washington Elementary School's sewer system could be connected
to the city of Cherryville's sewer disposal system, which is approximately 1.8 miles from the
school.
The Cleveland County Board of Education is having an extremely difficult time in securing
new NPDES discharge permits for Washington Elementary School because of phosphorus
effluent limitations and the expense of the treatment facilities that would be required to
achieve compliance.
Our request would be for up to 9,000 gallons per day of domestic type sewer discharge,
five days per week, nine months per year.
If this request is approved, all cost incurred for the project-- engineering, surveying, line
construction, pump stations, etc,-- would be the responsibility of the Cleveland County
Board of Education.
Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance
or if you need additional information, please call 704-487-9087.
Sincerely,
Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

r
City of Chet y v i Ile
116 South Mountain Street
NORTH CAROLINA 28021
July 12, 1999
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Mr. Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant.Operations
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Dear Mr. McIntyre;
Please be advised that the Cherryville City Council, meeting
in regular session on June 14, .1999, unanimously approved the
request by Cleveland County Schools to connect Washington
Elementary School to the City of Cherryville's sewer system. This
approval was given subject to all technical concerns being
addressed and approved by the City Manager and the City Engineer,
in -the final contract agreement.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, or action
that was taken, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Teresa Rani 1,
City Clerk

�ity of chettyVille
116 South Mountain Street
NORTH CAROLINA 28021
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
July 12, 1999
OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER
Mr. Larry McIntyre
Director ,of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Subject: Washington Elementary School
Connection to Cherryville Sewer System
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
In response to: your; inquiry as to the requirements: .for
connection to the Cherryv Ile, sewer- system. and the main po nts .-that
need to.:.be covered. in .the. contract between the City: and the
Cleveland County Board of Education (BOB), we provide the
following:
1. No connection is to be made to the system without permission of
the City.
2. Cherryville is willing to work with the Schools to obtain a .
NCDOT encroachment agreement by applying for the encroachment
in the City's name. However, the BOB must be willing to save
harmless and indemnify the City on any and all accounts arising
from this matter.
3. The BOB will pay for any and all cost associated with the
installation of this system to pump wastewater from Washington
to the City' s system including but not limited to construction,
engineering, rights -of -way, surveying, regulatory fees, etc.
4. The application and permits from DENR will be -'in the. BOB name.
The City will provide a flow acceptance letter for submission
with the application.
5.- The BOB will pay a monthly charge for discharge of the
wastewater from Washington to the City. The ,rate, of charge
will.be the outside City sewer.rates.... The BOE..(or the -Upper
Cleveland County Sanitary District) will provide the water

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McIntyre
7-12-99
meter readings to the City from which the sewer charge will
be calculated.
6. The BOE will be responsible for correction of any odor
problems.
7. The BOE will own and maintain the entire system from Washington
to the connection point with the City.
8. If there are any sections of gravity sewer, the City reserves
the right to use those sections for connections of future
customers.
9. The BOE will obtain any and all rights -of -way on private
property required for installation of. the system.
lo. The quantity of wastewater that you wish to discharge to the
City must be specified.
These should be the main points covered in the contract. We
may however have some additional items to add as the review of the
contract occurs. We would prefer that your attorney prepare a
draft for our review.
Please let me know if you need additional information as we
move forward with the Schools to solve this problem.
urs truly,
J nice Hovis,
City Manager
JH:tr
CC: Wright & Associates

G�77 vim: �Jr Y_VL
WRIGHT
4190 Hwy. 16 South • Newton, NC 28658 • [phone] • Fax .[phone]
July 1, 1999
Mr. Larry McIntyre, Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
866 Popular Springs Church Road
Shelby NC 28152
Subject: - Engineering Proposal
Washington Elementary School
Pump Station and Forcemain
City of Cherryville
a
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
Wright and Associates is pleased to present this proposal to you as we discussed on July
1, 1999. We have prepared a contract, which outlines the proposed services and also list,
the proposed fees. Also attached is a work sheet showing how we arrived at the proposed
fees.
It is our understanding that the project will consist of a pumping station located on school
property, approximately 10,200' of forcemain and possibly 1,200' of gravity sewer near
the connection to the existing City sewer on. Old Post Road. Our estimate of the
construction cost of the facilities is $186,200. This is possibly a bit more than you were
thinking probably because of the gravity section of the sewer. We will need to took at the.
elimination of this section by using forcemain all the way if possible and if you think this
is desirable.
The draft contract contains the services needed to prepare the plans and specs, bidding
and other related construction services including .one time per week site visits (on the
average). The total proposed fee is $17,900 broken down to $14,320 for the design phase
and $3,580 for construction review. We have not included construction observation in
this draft, not knowing if you desire this service. We have however given you some idea
as to the cost of different levels of this service as shown on the work sheet. We can
discuss whether you would like to include this service and at what level as you desire.
We hope you find this proposal acceptable. We will be glad to answer any questions you
have regarding this matter. Thank you again for this opportunity.
Very truly yours,
Ae A��
Recil H. Wright, PE
Attachments
[I:/Cleveland County School w789-OOl/docu/propmW
CIVIL ENGINEERS

F.U�s
ENGINEERING PROPOSAL WORK SHEET
WASHINGTON SCHOOL
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Estimated Construction Cost
4" Forcerhain
10,200'
$11.00/ft
$ 110,200
Gravi Sewer
1200'
$30.00/ft
! 36000
Pump! Sta
40.000
Total Estimated
, $ 1W,200
Calculation
of Design and Construction Review Fee
Method 1-Per foot and per sheet
Survey Cost
11,400 $0.85
9690
_
Engineering
13 Sheets @ 650/sheet
.�
Estimated Fee
$18,140
i
Method 2-Percentage of construction cost
' Estimated Const. Cost
I_
, $186,200
1
_
':Percentage (per Rural Services)
9.440/6
:(see attached)
Estimated Fee
$17,677
Proposed Design
Fee
IL7,900
WRIGHT ASSOCIATES
4100 Hwy 16 SOLO
Newton, NC 28658
825-465-2205

PPPPr2-99 O3:54P P.O4
9
Calculation of Inspection Fee( if desired)
Construction Contract Time 3 months
Estimated Actual Active Construction Days 34
Estimated Inspection Fee Based on:
Full Time @ 8 hr/ $8,160
1/2 Time @ 4 hr / day 1 4080
2 days per week 2000
WRI GIg AnPCIATES
4190 Hwy 16 SOW
NWAQn, NC 28658
1! s846s-nos

Gr��y OF Sy�`��
yFC BY. �
CITY OF SHELBY
BOX 207 - WASHINGTON AT GRAHAM ST. - SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28151 - 0207
Mr. Larry McIntyre July 20, 1999
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
RE: EXTENSION OF CITY SEWER TRUNKLINE TO CREST HIGH AND
MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Dear Mr. McIntyre,
Please be advised that the City Council unanimously approved ref. project in concept at
their July 19, 1999 meeting. Final approval will be subject to a formal agreement
between the. School Board and City Council. This agreement will embrace the
conditions for the project as developed at our recent work sessions and other details
necessary for the project to proceed.
I will schedule a meeting shortly with you, Mr. Mason and me to develop basic
parameters for this agreement that can be forwarded to the City Attorney for format
and presentation to Council.
We look forward to a successful project.
Very truly yours,
arlow . ro
City Engineer
HLB/mws
cc: Dee Freeman.
Mike Kennedy
Hal Mason
Phil Robey
Environmental Services Department 704-484-6840 704-484-6808
FORM4105-OB94

City of Shelby
Cost Estimate For
Crest School Sewer Extension Project
Jul-99
Item
Unit
Unit Price Q .
Q. .
Total
1
8" GravitySewer
LF
$ 43.00
7000
$ 300,000.00
2
GravitySewer Creek CrossingLF
$ 150,00
100
$ 15,000.00
3
PumpStation 580 m w/ Generator
LS
$ 223,000.00
1
- $. 223,000.00
4
10" PVC Force Main
LF
$ 17.00
23,000
$ 390,000.00
5
Force Main Creek Crossing
LF
$ 200.00
150
$ 30,000.00
6
20" Encased Bore
LF
$ 100.00
250
$ 25,000.00
Total Construction
$ 983,000.00
7
Surveying/Engineering
6%
$ 60,000.00
8
Le al/Admin/Easements
1 %
$ 7,000.00
9
Contingency
5%
$ 50,000.00
Total Project
$1,100,000.00
Proposed Project Funding Sources
County School System $ 300,000.00 .
Stitzell Development Fee $ 50,000.00
City of Shelby $ 750,000.00
Total $1,100,000.00

City of Shelby
Crest School Sewer Extension
Financial Analysis
Pump Station and Force Main to Serve Crest Schools, Stitzell Development and Surrounding Areas Including Riverbend
i
Alternative 1 -Use of Debt to Finance $500,000 of City Cost
Project Cost $ 1,100 000
Less: School System Contribution at Inception of Project 300,000
Stitzell Contribution at Inception of Project' 50,000
Net Cost to City 750,000
Sewer Revenue Generated by Project
Minimum Bill
Stitzell Development (Inside -City Rates)
Crest Schools (Outside -City Rates)
Riverbend (Outside -City Rates)
Subtotal Minimum Bill
Volume Charge
Stitzell Development (Inside -City Rates)
Crest Schools (Outside -City Rates)
Riverbend (Outside -City Rates)
Subtotal Volume Charge
Total Sewer Revenue Generated by Project
Deferred Stitzell Contribution
Total Revenue and Deferred Stitzell Contribution
Project Costs
O&M
Capital
Portion financed with Reserves
Debt Service
Subtotal Capital
Total Project Costs
FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 1 FY 2003 1 FY 2004 1 FY 2005 FY 2006
$ - $ 1,414 $ 2,827 $ 4,241 $ 5,654 $ 7,068 $ 8,482
212 212 212 212 212 212
1,061 2,122 3,182 4,243 5,304. 6,365
2,687 5,161 7,635 10,110 12,584. 15,059
- 4,838
9,677
14,515
19,354
24,192
29,030
- 12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
- 3,629
7,258
10,886
14,515
18,144
21,773
- 21,067
29,534
38,002
46,469
54,936
63,403
- 23,754
34,695
45,637
56,579
67,520
78,462
- 10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
$ $ 33,954 $ 44,895 $ 55,837 $ 66,779 $ 77,720 $ 88,662
$ - $ • 12,000 $ 12,300 $ 12,608 $ 12,923 $ 13,246 $ 13,577
250,000 - - - - - -
- 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121
250,000 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121 40,121
$ 250,000 $ 52,121 $ 52,421 $ 52,729 $ 53,044 $ 53,367 $ 53,698
Stitzell committed to contributing $100,000 toward the cost of this project, $50,000,of which would be paid upfront. The remaining
$50,000 will be paid at a rate of $510 per development unit upon issuance of building permit.

City of Shelby
Crest School Sewer Extension
Financial Analysis
Pump Station and Force Main to Serve Crest Schools, Stitzell Development and Surrounding Areas Including Riverbend
Alternative 2 - Use of Debt to Finance Entire City Cost
Project Cost
Less: School System Contribution at Inception of Project
Stitzell Contribution at Inception of Project'
Net Cost to City
Sewer Revenue Generated by Project
Minimum Bill
Stitzell Development (Inside -City Rates)
Crest Schools (Outside -City Rates)
Riverbend (Outside -City Rates)
Subtotal Minimum Bill
Volume Charge
Stitzell Development (Inside -City Rates)
Crest Schools (Outside -City Rates)
Riverbend (Inside -City Rates)
Subtotal Volume Charge
Total Sewer Revenue Generated by Project
Deferred Stitzell Contribution
Total Revenue and Deferred Stitzell Contribution
Project Costs
O&M
$ 1,100,000
300,000
50,000
750,000
FY 2000 FY 2001 1 FY 2002 1 FY 2003 1 FY 2004 1 FY 2005 FY 2006
$ - $ 1,414 $ 2,827 $ 4,241 $ 5,654 $ 7,068 $ 8,482
212 212 212 212 212 212
1,061 2,122 3,182 4,243 5,304. 6,365
2,687 5,161 7,635 10,110 12,584. 15,059
- 4,838
9,677
14,515
19,354
24,192
29,030
- 12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
12,600
- 3,629
7,258
10,886
14,515
18,144
21,713
- 21,067
29,534
38,002
46,469
54,936 -
63,403
- 23,754
34,695
45,637
56,579
67,520
18,462
- 10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
$ - $ 33,954 $
44,895 $
55,837 $
66,779 $
77,720 $
88,662
$ - $ - 12,000 $ 12,300 $ 12,608 $ 12,923 $ 13,246 $ 13,577
Capital
Portion financed with Reserves - - - - - - -
Debt Service - 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182
Subtotal Capital - 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182 60,182
Total Project Costs $ - $ 72,182 $ 72,482 $ 72,789 $ 73,165 $ 73,428 $ 73,759
Stitzell committed to contributing $100,000 toward the cost of this project, $50,000 of which would be paid upfront. The remaining
$56,000.00 will be paid at a rate of $510 per development unit upon issuance of building permit.
6

City of Shelby
Crest School Sewer Extension
Financial Analysis
Stitzell Annexation
FY 2000 FY 2001
FY 2002
1 FY 2003 I
FY 2004
FY 2005 1
FY 2006 '
Revenue
Solid Waste
$ - $ 636
$ 1,272
$ 1,908
$ 2,544
$ 3,180
$ 3,816
Ad Valorem Taxes
- 23,767
36,480
49,192
61,905
74,617
87,330
Sales and Use Tax
- 21,250
42,500
63,750
85,000
106,250.
127,500
Utilities Franchise Tax
- 14,000
28,000
42,000
56,000
70,000
84,000
Total Revenue
$ - $ 59,653
$ 108,252
$ 156,850
$ 205,449
$ 254,047
$ 302,646
Costs
O&M
Police
$ - $ 30,000
$ 30,750
$ 31,519
$ 32,307
$ 33,114
$ 33,942
Solid Waste
- 20,060
20,500
21,013
21,538
22,076
22,628
VFD Compensation
- 10,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,600
Subtotal O&M
- 60,000
71,250
72,531
73,845
75,191
76,570
Capital
Police - 25,000 - - 26,875 - -
Subtotal Capital - 25,000 - - 26,875 - -
Total Costs m $ - $ 85,000 $ 71,250 $ 72,531 $ 160,720 $ 75,191 $ 76,570
M

ASSUMPTIONS
Residential Usage per Month (1,000 gallons)
Schools Usage per Month (1,000 gallons)
Riverbend Area Usage per Month (1,000 gallons)
Number of units in Stitzell Development at buildout in FY 2006
Rate of buildout Stitzell Developments
No. of homes in Riverbend
Riverbend population assuming
Rate of sewer connections in Riverbend
Riverbend Real Property Assessed Value
Personal Property Assessed Value
City Tax Rate
Tax Collection Rate
Per capita Sales and Use Tax Revenue
Per capita Utilities Franchise Tax Revenue
Inflation Rate for O&M growth
No growth assumed
In-CityTn-City Sewer Rates
Minimum Charge
Volume Charge per 1,000 gallons
Outside -City Sewer Rates
Minimum Charge
Volume Charge per 1,000 gallons
In-CityTn-City Water Rates
Customer Charge
Volume Charge per 1,000 gallons
First 15,000 gallons
Over 15,000 gallons
Outside -City Water Rates
Customer Charge
Volume Charge per 1,000 gallons
First 15,000 gallons
15,001 to 10,000,000 gallons
Over 10,000,000 gallons
*�onthly Solid Waste Chargc
12
416.67
4,200
120
20 /year beginning in FY 2001
91
2.5 persons/home 228
. 10 /year beginning in FY 2001
12,410,493
8,000 /home 728,000
0.0047
0.98
$ 425.
$ 280
2.5%
5.89 .
1.68
8.84
2.52
5.05
1.37
1.02
8.84
2.39
1.78
1.49
a
2.65
jjr

PROPOSED
PUMP' STATION
GRAVITY
SEWER
FORCE
MAIN
SCHEDULE
A-B 8" GRAVITY (STITZEL SITE)
A 141 8" GRAVITY LINE (JR. HIGH)
A)-13 8" GRAVITY LINE (SR. HIGH)
I.i INSTALL 580gpm DUPLEX PUMPS
13 (: 10" FORCE MAIN 14,500 ft.
C'-D 10" FORCE MAIN 8.000 it.
I) 1: RIVER CROSSING
Cdorn CX associates
engineering, inc.
1506-2 E. DIXON BLVD.
SHELBY, NC 28152
[phone]
DATE:07-13-99
SCALE: NTS
DRAWING NO.: CRESTSEW
SHEET 1 OF 1
100

sheetl
Cleveland County Schools Plant Operations
866 Poplar Springs Church Road
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Mr. Harlow L. Brown, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Shelby
Box 207 Washington at Graham Street
Shelby, NC 28150-0207
RE: Request To Tie Sewer System at Township Three Elementary School
Into the City of Shelby's Municipal Sewer System
Dear Mr. Brown,
Through conversations at our recent meetings I was told that the City of Shelby may be
interested in receiving domestic waste from Township Three Elementary School into
the City of Shelby's municipal sewer system.
We are currently permitted for up to 7,500 gallons per day discharge from the treatment
plant. If this request is approved it is understood the Cleveland County Schools would
be responsible for all costs incurred for design and construction of the project.
Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. If I can be of father assistance
or if you need additional information, please call me at 704-487-9087.
Sincerely,
ti
ZLarrycln re
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools
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CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
July 28, 1999
The Rural Center
4021 Carya Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
ATTN:- Administrative Services Division'
RE: FALLSTON SEWER PROJECT
To whom it may concern:
This letter is to certify that the Cleveland County Schools will commit
$300,000 to the Fallston Sewer Project. These funds are available
immediately.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Moore
Superintendent
� n2�
130 South Post Road • Suite 2 • Shelby, .North Carolina 28152
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone].

TOWN OF BOLT G SPRINGS
SEWER EXTENSION ON McBREYER-HOMESTEAD ROAD
TO SERVE NEW SCHOOL
5P06NCM02c ELEM&VIA" scHWL
BOILING SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA
Material
ti
Cost
8" Gravity Sewer
3,680 LF @ $25.00"
$92,000.00
Manholes
14 @ $1,200.00/EA
16,800.00
Boring/Encasement
120 LF @ $85.00/LF
10,200.00
Drive Repairs
Lump Sum
7,000.00
3" Force Main
1,200 LF @ $7.00/1Y
83400.00
Pump Station without
-
Standby Power
Lump Sum
40, 000.00
Subtotal .
$174,400.00
Contingencies (10%)
17,400.00
Engineering (10°/6)
17,400.00
Total $209,200.00

.. ..
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOTALS: 4827
membr9899.xls 9/16/98
prepared by NLBiggerstaff

Sheetl
Cleveland County Schools' Flow Rates
Enrollment
Flow
Flow from
School Name
as of 9/98
Design
15 gal/pupil
12 gal/pupil
DMR-12 mo
Casar Elementary
301
6600
4515
3612
2400
Washington Elementary
567
4500
8505
6804
2400
<-redesigned
Fallston Elementary
587
8000
8805
7044
2400
Burns Middle
904
20000
13560
10848
2600
Township #3
914
7500
13710
10968
2100
<-review
Burns High
!
17500
15465
12372
2400
_
Crest Middle
_1031
1174
20000
17610
14088
1700
_
Crest High
1310
17500
19650
15720
1800
1 <-review
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State -of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources 4• •
Division of Water Quality Oi s�y
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 1
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director D E N R
S� �• June 17, 1998 ` N C. E?: r", O:
Mr. Larry McIntyre NATURAL lt, Cvttci 5
Director of Plant Operations G� � � � X" �l"
Cleveland County Schools . I0 �% J U L 1 1998
866 Poplar Springs Church Road jj" y��
P( L
yr `�" ii'�A war
Shelby, North Carolina 28152 9`�1 RIVISlriPd OF 0911PO. , 1
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Applications
✓Permit NCO066486 Permit NC0066397 Permit NC0066460 Permit NC0066435
Burns High School Casar Elementary ✓Erest Middle School Township Three Elementary
�ermit NC0066451 Permit NCO066389 Nrmit NCO066401 ,Permit NCO066419
Washington Elem. Burns Middle School Crest High School Fallston Elementary
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
I
The Division received your permit renewal applications and renewal fee of $1600.00 (paid by
check #249193) on June 15, 1998. Thank you for submitting these packages in a timely fashion.
The permit renewals for these facilities have been assigned to Jackie Nowell of the NPDES Unit.
Ms. Nowell will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. If you
have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Ms. Nowell at
[phone], extension 512.
Sic ely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc:
Central Files
Ashe idle Regional: Office, Wa_ ter Quality Sdcti6n i
NPDES File — I
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719"
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Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
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NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJECT: Request for renewal of NPDES Permits for the Cleveland County Schools.
Burns High Permit # NCO066486 Burns Middle Permit # NCO066389
Casar Elementary Permit # NC00,66397 Crest High Permit # NCO066401
Crest Middle Permit # NCO066460 Fallston Elementary Permit # NCO066419
Township Three Elementary Permit # NC 0066435
Washington Elementary Permit # NCO066451
• On May 4 th, 1998, SOC Applications ( Revised ) were sent to Mr. Rex Gleason -
NCDENR in Mooresville, N.C. for Burns High School, Casar Elementary School,
Fallston Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School. We are waiting for
the results of these applications.
• Fallston Elementary School - Preliminary soil testings were started in February 1994.
Engineering began December 1994 for an underground nitrification system. The
additional property was purchased, system designed, erosion control completed, and
job ready to be bid In May 1996 the system was disapproved by the State.
• Casar Elementary School -_ In October 1996 Dewberry and Davis Consulting Engineers
were hired to obtain approvals for the installation of an underground nitrification system.
Prior to the purchase of additional property. Soil evaluation and recommendations have
been completed on one parcel of property and: forwarded to the State.
• Washington -Elementary School - In October 1996 Dewberry and Davis Consulting
Engineers were hired to obtain approval of anunderground nitrification system prior
to the purchase of additional property. Soil evaluations were completed and
recommendations were made for a re -circulating sand filter. The property was purchased
and design is now in process.
• In December 1996, McGill and Associates, Consulting Engineers were hired in
conjunction with the Isothermal -Planning and Development Commission to study and
evaluate municipal sewer systems for the towns of Fallston, Kingston, Lattimore and
Polkville. The study is complete and grants arid assistance programs have been
applied for. If the Fallston system is completed Bums High, Burns Middle, and

Fallston Elementary would be connected to that system.
In September 1997, W.K. Dickson and Company, Inc. Consulting Engineers were
hired in conjunction with the City of Shelby to study the feasibility of connecting
Crest high and Crest Middle schools to the Shelby Municipal system The study has
been completed and because of great expense of the infrastructure for the town and
school system it has been deferred.
Sludge management:
The sludge management plan is based on our wastetreatment report of sludge
volume index and using the sludge judge that is posted in this report weekly. Also
we check the results of the monthly reports to determine sludge removal.
A check for $ 1,600.00 is attached ( $200.00 each school ) for eight schools.
If you have additional questions, or if I can be of father assistance please call me
at: 704-487-9087
Sincerely,
Larry McIntyre
Director of Plant Operations
Cleveland County Schools

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESV-LLE REGIONAL OFFICE
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28II5
Phone: 704-663.I699
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Cleveland County Sc
hools SOC limits revised
Draft Present Proposed Exceed SOC
School/Parameter permit Limit SOC Limit SOC Limit Past 2 years
Burns High
BOD(Apr-Oct) 5/7.5 mg/1 -40/60'mg/l' 40/60 mg/1 1/2
BOD(Nov-Mar) 10/15 mg/1 40/60 mg/1 60/70 mg/1 1/1
TSS 30/45 mg/1 35/50 mg/1 3/2
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 2 mg/1(month) 10 mg/1 20 mg/1 2
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 14 mg/1(month) 10 mg/1 35 mg/1 1
TRC 17 ug/1(daily) monitor monitor -
Burns Middle
BOD 30/45 mg/1 ' 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/1* 1/3
TSS 30/45 mg/1 30/45:mg/1 70/120 mg/l 4/5
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 2.8 mg/1 15 ra 4. 15 mg/1 1
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 12 mg/1 15 mg/1':' 15 mg/1 2
Casar Elementary
BOD(Apr-Oct) 5/7.5 mg/1 30/45 mg/l 10/15 mg/1 1/1
BOD(Nov-Mar) 10115 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 20/30 mg/1 0/0
TSS 30/45 mg/1 n/a 0/0
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 2 mg/l (month) monitor 10 mg/l 1
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 4 mg/l (month) monitor 15 mg/l 0
TRC 17 ug/l(daily) monitor monitor -
Crest High
BOD 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 60/90 mg/1 1/2 (5/97-8/98)
TSS 30/45 mg/l - 40/60 mg/1 2/4
Crest Middle
BOD 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 60/90 mg/l 1/3
TSS 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/l 40/60 mg/1 2/4
Fallston Elementary
BOD(Apr-Oct) 5/7.5 mg/l 30/45 mg/l 20/30 mg/1 0/1
BOD(Nov-Mar) 10115 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 20/30 mg/1 0/0
TSS 30/45 mg/1 n/a 0/0
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 2 mg/l (month) monitor 10 mg/1 0
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 4 mg/1(month) monitor 15 mg/1 0
TRC 17 ug/l(daily) monitor monitor -
Township #3 Elementary
BOD 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 115/200 mg/1 2/3
TSS 30/45 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 65/100 mg/l 2/5
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 5 mg/l (month) monitor. 30 mg/1 2
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 15 mg/1(month) monitor 30 mg/1 0
Washington Elementary
BOD(Apr-Oct) 5/7.5 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 10115 mg/1 0/1
BOD(Nov-Mar) 10/15 mg/1 30/45 mg/1 20/30 mg/1 0/0
TSS 30/45 mg/l n/a 0/0
NH3 (Apr -Oct) 2 mg/l (month) monitor 10 mg/1 1
NH3 (Nov -Mar) 4 mg/l (month) monitor 15 mg/l 0
TRC 17 ug/1(daily) monitor monitor -