NC0024538_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

Water Resources
EWROHMEWAL OWAMY
February 05, 2018
David Hux
City of Shelby
824 W Grover St
Shelby, NC 28150
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO024538
First Broad River WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Applicant:
PLOY COOPER
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MICHAEL S- REGAN
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LngDA CULPEPPER
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RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
FEB 9 2018
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the February 5, 2018 receipt of your permit renewal application
and supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW
permitting branch. Per G.S. 150E-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit.
The permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond
in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and
renewal of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https://deg. nc.gov/perm its-regulations/permit-guidance/environmental-application-tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
Sincerely,
Wren The ord
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
cc: Central Files w/applicati-0i((MR0 >k
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

Water Resources
ENVIRONMB.N TAL QUALITY
December 4, 2017
Mr. David Hux
Asst. Utilities Director - Operations
Town of Shelby
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151
ROY COOPER
F�LE
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Compliance Inspection
City of Shelby/First Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hux:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on November 29, 2017, by Ori Tuvia,Maria Schutte;and Roberto Scheller.
Sibyl Brotherton's and Jordan Jackson's cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated.
Please advise'the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
ori.tuvia&cdenr._gov_.
Cc: NPDES Unit
MRO Files
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Mooresville Regional Office .
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN i 2 15 1 3 I NCO024538 I11 12 17/11/29 17 18 LCJ 19 I ! I 20I
21111111 111111111111111111 I I 11111 11111111 11 f6
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
6712.0
72 LtiJ 73174 75
70 i 71 it
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date '
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 17/11/29
13/12/01
First Broad River WWTP
1940 S Lafayette St
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Shelby NC 28152 .
01:30PM 17/11/29
18/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Jordan Jackson/Coordinator Pretreatment//
Sibyl Canipe Brotherton/ORC1704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
David W Hux,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 281510207/Asst. Utilities Director/704-484-6840/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ' Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Maria Schutte Division of Water Quality//704-663-1699,
Roberto Scheller —�" MRO WQ//2527946-64811
Ori A Tuvia _ MRO WQ1f704-663-1699/ /
Signature of Management rAgency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey BasingerMRO WQ//704-235-2194/ 1� � 1-7
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0024538 I11 12 17/11/29 17 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Additional Inspectors Tim Heim And Mikal Wilmer from the Asheville Regional Office.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance. Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The subject permit expires on 8/31/2018.
The facility has an authorization to construct for a new influent screening
and puma station
as well a digester.
Record Keeping
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit'available on.site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. DMRs.
Bench sheets, COCs. ORC visitation logs and calibration logs were reviewed for the period
of July 2016 through September 2017.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner- Facility: First Broad River VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment: Influent and effluent analvses are performed under the Citv's laboratory certification #238.
Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (LTMP, low level mercury, metals, total nitrogen, total
phosphorus) and Meritech. Inc. (toxicity) have also been contracted to provide analytical
support.
The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly
calibrated/verified and documented:
Influent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Comment: The subiect permit reauires influent BOD and TSS composite samples. Sampler aliquot
verifications are performed and documented. At the time of the inspection the influent
sampler aliquot was 190 m!
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: The subject permit requires composite and grab effluent samples. Sampler aliquot
verifications are performed and documented. At the time of the inspection the effluent
sampler aliquot was 225 mi.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation,
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)? .
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The ORC and staff
incorporate a comprehensive process control program with all measurements being
properly documented and maintained on -site. A SCADA system is used to assist the.
wastewater staff in the operation of the treatment units/processes including alarm
conditions.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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Comment: The -flow meter is calibrated annuallyand was last calibrated on 3/24/20.17 by Ken Nash
Company, Inc.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment: Mechanical bar screens with back up Manual Screen.
Grit Removal
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Permit: NC0024538
Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal
Yes No NA NE
a.Manual
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Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the. grit free of excessive odor?
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Comment: Screenings and grit are disposed at an approved landfill.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment:
Primary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %< of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: Both primaries were operational: however, only one was used in the time of the inspection.
Aeration Basins. Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system Diffused
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Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017
Aeration Basins
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: Three aeration trains, two in operation.
Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids. in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment: All four secondaries were operational: however, only three were in service.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Are pumps in place?
Are pumps operational?
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes,,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
1000-0010-0927
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment: Stored in the same building.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement- Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annuallv and was last calibrated on_3/24/2017 by Ken Nash
Company, Inc.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall, properly maintained? El. El ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving stream did not
appear to be negatively impacted.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/29/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational?
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Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
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Is storage adequate?
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Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
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Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
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The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
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Comment: Waste activated sludge is thickened (via two gravity thickeners) prior
to being combined with
the primary sludge in the aerated sludge holding tank. Both belt
presses were operational:
Dewatered solids are composted and distributed to the public under the authority of Permit
No. WQ0007780.
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Comment:
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr David Hux
Water Resources Director
824 West Grover Street
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Dear Mr. Hux:
NpoE,� lVo . 11Jc40.z 0 S-3s
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
September 11 , 2017 RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
SEP 13 2017
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 024538A03
City of Shelby
First Broad River WWTP
NPDES No. NCO024538
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received July 28, 2017 by the Division of
Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed
and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted fo'r the construction of modifications to the
existing 6.0 MGD First Broad River WWP, with discharge of treated wastewater into the First Broad River
in the First Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the
construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of new headworks consisting of one (1) inclined manual bar screen designed
for 20 MGD , one (1) inclined rotary drum bar screen designed for 15.75 MGD, relocation
of existing mechanical rotary drum bar screen, two (2) shaftless screw conveyors sized at
60 cf/hr, one (1) grit removal system designed for 21 MGD which includes one (1) forced
vortex grit removal chamber, one (1) vacuum primed grit pumping system, one (1) grit
concentrator, one (1) grit washer/classifier, piping and controls; replacement of exiting
24" influent force main with new 1,100 ft long 30" influent force main; upgrade of influent
pump station which includes installation of two (2) new 5,300 GPM at 68 ft TDH non -
clog centrifugal influent pumps with VFD, installation of new VFDs on existing two (2)
pumps, piping and controls; replacement of existing primary clarifier splitter box with a
new splitter box for existing four (4) primary clarifiers, piping and controls; installation
of two (2) enclosed circular 337,500 gallon anaerobic digesters with total four (4) 5 HP
mixers (two per digester) with off gas removal/processing and with sludge heating system
consisting of heat exchangers, sludge recirculation pumps, hot water boiler system
consisting of boilers, hot water circulation pumps, piping and controls; installation of three
(3) 250 GPM at 48.9 ft TDH horizontal chopper digested sludge recirculation pumps,
piping and controls; installation of one (1) 250,000 gallon sludge holding tank with one
(1) 8 HP submersible mixer; piping and controls; installation of two (2) belt filter press
systems rated for 2,000 dry lb/hr consisting of two (2) belt filter presses, polymer feed
system consisting of two (2) polymer blenders with progressive cavity polymer feed pump,
dilution water assembly, belt wash system, solution discharge assembly, piping and
controls; installation of three (3) 200 GPM at 46.2 ft TDH progressive cavity belt filter
press feed/transfer pumps, piping and controls; installation of filtrate pump station
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone: [phone]

Mr. David Hux Water Resources Director
September 11, 2017
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consisting of two (2) 550 GPM at 50 ft TDH submersible non -clog filtrate pumps, piping
and controls; installation of two (2) 4 HP submersible mixers in existing two (2) filtrate
equalization tanks (one in each), piping and controls; installation of three (3) 225 GPM at
129 ft TDH vertical turbine non potable water pumps, piping and controls; installation of
one (1) new 6,000 lbs/hr (dry) cake conveyor and controls; installation of new 7,600 ft,
roofed cake storage; demolition of existing composting facility; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NC0024538
issued effective December 1, 2013, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment
facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC000024538.
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the requirements of
all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and all of the requirements
contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
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 Division.
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 the
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number704-663-1699, shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site 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.
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 and the ATC Permit Application package. Mail the Certification to:
Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1617.
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 T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must
properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must
comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for
the life of the facility.

Mr. David Hux Water Resources Director
September 11, 2017
Page 3 of 3
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall continue to
properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner,
as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act.
In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying
with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC 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.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Trupti Desai at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Pem &Yl-t
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Bgjaf"alooresuilile Regiona ffrc. r.° a er Q.ual1.ry I*ggauraDTs
Central Files
e-copy: Mr. Will Shull, P.E.
HDR
Email: [e-mail]
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Cleveland County Health
DWI/Mr. Ken Pohlig

City of Shelby
First Broad River WWTP NPDES No. NCO024538
Authorization to Construct No. 024538A03
Issued September 11, 2017
Page 1 of 2
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the First Broad Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Cleveland County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of new headworks consisting of one (1) inclined manual bar screen designed
for 20 MGD, one (1) inclined rotary drum bar screen designed for 15.75 MGD, relocation
of existing mechanical rotary drum bar screen, two (2) shaftless screw conveyors sized at
60 cf/hr, one (1) grit removal system designed for 21 MGD which includes one (1) forced
vortex grit removal chamber, one (1) vacuum primed grit pumping system, one (1) grit
concentrator, one (1) grit washer/classifier, piping and controls; replacement of exiting
24" influent force main with new 1,100 ft long 30" influent force main; upgrade of influent
pump station which includes installation of two (2) new 5,300 GPM at 68 ft TDH non -
clog centrifugal influent pumps with VFD, installation of new VFDs on existing two (2)
pumps, piping and controls; replacement of existing primary clarifier splitter box with a
new splitter box for existing four (4) primary clarifiers, piping and controls; installation
of two (2) enclosed circular 337,500 gallon anaerobic digesters with total four (4) 5 HP
mixers (two per digester) with off gas removal/processing and with sludge heating system
consisting of heat exchangers, sludge recirculation pumps, hot water boiler system
consisting of boilers, hot water circulation pumps, piping and controls; installation of three
(3) 250 GPM at 48.9 ft TDH horizontal chopper digested sludge recirculation pumps,
piping and controls; installation of one (1) 250,000 gallon sludge holding tank with one
(1) 8 HP submersible mixer; piping and controls; installation of two (2) belt filter press
systems rated for 2,000 dry lb/hr consisting of two (2) belt filter presses, polymer feed
system consisting of two (2) polymer blenders with progressive cavity polymer feed pump,
dilution water assembly, belt wash system, solution discharge assembly, piping and
controls; installation of three (3) 200 GPM at 46.2 ft TDH progressive cavity belt filter
press feed/transfer pumps, piping and controls; installation of filtrate pump station
consisting of two (2) 550 GPM at 50 ft TDH submersible non -clog filtrate pumps, piping
and controls; installation of two (2) 4 HP submersible mixers in existing two (2) filtrate
equalization tanks (one in each), piping and controls; installation of three (3) 225 GPM at
129 ft TDH vertical turbine non potable water pumps, piping and controls; installation of
one (1) new 6,000 lbs/hr (dry) cake conveyor and controls; installation of new 7,600 ftz
roofed cake storage; demolition of existing composting facility; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC
Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality.

City of Shelby
First Broad River WWTP NPDES No. NCO024538
Authorization to Construct No. 024538A03
Issued September 11, 2017
Page 2 of 2
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Trupti Desai
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
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2 5 2017
RWR WQROS
_ N MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Division'of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Rick Howell Permit Number: NCO024538
Facility Name: _First Broad River Wastewater Treatment County: Cleveland
Incident Started: Date: 7/25/2017 Time: 4:00am
Incident Ended: Date: 7/25/2017 Time: 8:09am
Level of Treatment:
_None _Primary Treatment _X_Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 100 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters?
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _20
X_Yes No
Surface Water Name: First Broad River
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X _No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Return Activated Sludge process made it to the storm drain and flowed to the piping for the Effluent flow and
was diluted before it got to the creek.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
RAS pump #5 air release valve got trash in it and caused it to stay open therefore the sludge had a chance to
seep out of the hoses causing a spill.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Maintenance cleaned the air release valve and is replacing the hoses on all 6 RAS pumps to extend the hose
into the wet well instead of releasing it to the ground.

WWTP Upset, $pill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Lime was put out over the area after cleaning up the sludge.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Maintenance is replacing the hoses on all 6 RAS pumps to extend the hose into the wet well instead of
releasing it to the ground in case the air release valve gets trash in it again.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources _X_ Emergency Management
Contact Name: Lon Snider Date: 7/25/2017 Time: 3:10pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): None
Person Reporting Event: Sibyl Brotherton Phone Number: _704-484-6850
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes _X_No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:

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PO Box 207
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2017-LV-0039
Permit No. NCO024538
First Broad River WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
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A review of the September 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
deficiency indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Deficiency:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent pH (00400) 9/21/2015 6 5.7 Daily Minimum Not Reached
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office
encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Ori
Tuvia of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
State of North Carolina I - Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

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EM43 Reporting
EM Level:
NCEM Edited:
Include in Report:
4
Yes
Yes
Taken by:
Date/Time Reported:
Date/Time Occurred:
M Rowell
01/09/2017 13:30:20
01/08/2017 10:30:20
Reported by:
Agency:
Phone:
David Hux
City of Shelby
704-284-2084
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Homeland Security Event:
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Weather Event Type: Weather Event Name: WMD Event Type:
State -Resource Request
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Event Description:
300 gallons #2 fuel oil released at Caramount Hospital and entered sewer system. now noticing sheen
at waste water treatment facility. looking for guidance on what to do with sludge at plant.
Deaths: Injuries: Evacuation: Radius:
0 0 0 0
Responsible Party: Responsible Party Phone:
Point of Contact:
Latitude:
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RRT Approved:
Point of Contact Phone:
Longitude:
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RRT Team Number:
RRT Mission
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NOTIFICATIONS
LEMC:
SO:
PD:
LFD:
CHealth:
Sewer:
PWRK:
Other Local Agencies:
AC:
SHP/SWP:
Advised
ENV MGMT:
Advised
WATER:
DRP:
CAP:
DOT: Other State Agencies:
PHPR
Notes:
1341 - DWQ (S Lewis) advised that plant had contacted DWQ Regional Office approximately one
hour prior to calling NCEOC - mr
1348 - J Ramsey, PHPR emailed - mr
1358 - J Ramsey ack email - mr
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Water. Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. David Huz
Asst. Utilities Director - Operations
Town of Shelby
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151
PAT, MCCRORV
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Urector
December 7, 2016
Subject: Bioassay Compliance Inspection
City of Shelby/First Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hux:
Enclosed is a copy of the laboratory results for the effluent samples collected during the 4
Bioassay Compliance Inspection performed at the subject facility on October 18, 2016 by Or! Tuvia.
The sampling results revealed. that the facility passed the Whole effluent toxicity test(see attached
results). Please inform- the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by .
forwarding a copy of the'enclosed report.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori
Tuvia at [phone], or at [e-mail].

Division of Water Resources
December 6, 2016
To: Corey Basinger
Water Quality Regional Operations, MRO
Through: Cindy A. Moore U.
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB)
From: Carol Hollenkamp (# .
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB)
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit # NCO024538/001
Cleveland County
The aquatic toxicity test using flow -proportional composite samples of effluent discharged from the
Shelby WWTP has been completed. Shelby WWTP .has 'a permitted effluent discharge of 6 million -
gallons per day (MGD) entering the First Broad River (7Q 10 of 44.3 CFS). Whole effluent samples were
collected on October 18 and October 20 by Ori Tuvia and facility representative Kenneth Wellmon for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia :pass fail toxicity test. This test passed. Toxicity test information
follows..
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction,
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First' Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail
17%
Pass
92%
2L6 neonates
100%
28.9 neonates
7.28 SU
377 micromhos/cm
<0.10 mg/L
7.26 SU
406 micromhos/cm
<0.10 mg/L
Test results for the above samples indicate.that the effluent would not be predicted_to have water quality
impacts. These samples were split with Meritech, Iuc. The test conductedby Mertech; Inc. also passed.
Please contact us if you have any questions or if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may
be reached at (919) 7438401.
Basin: BRD04
cc:_ Central. Files.:.
Ori .Tuvia (MRO)

\ PAT MCCROR PROM
Governor '
FilVAD R N DER VAART
�, Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
i QfLI f,'E'St7lRl C4' Director
EMV1i20NMENTAL ouAuTY -
October 20, 2016
Mr. David Hux /
Asst. Utilities Director - Operations , {
Town of Shelby /
P.O. Box 207 /
Shelby, NC 28151
Subject: Bioassay. Compliance. Inspection
/ City of Shelby/First Broad River WWTP
/ NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hux:
Enclosed is a copy of the- Conn plia rice Sampling Inspection for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on October 18, 2016, by Ori Tuvia Maria Schutte and Ed Watson. Sibyl
Brotherton's and Jordan Jackson's cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. Please
advise the staff involved with this NPDES rPermit by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
Chronic Toxicity split samples were taken during the inspection. Results of the split samples will be
forwarded upon completion of analysis.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 2oa60 OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires a 31 s6
Section A: National. Data System Coding (i.e:; PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
2 IS I 3 I NCO024538 I11 12 16'
/10/16 J17 18 I Q I 19 I c I 20I I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -Reserved
6711.0 70 Id I 71
LJ LJ72 LNJ 73I 74 75 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number) 09:45AM 16/10/18 13/12/01
First Broad River WWTP
Exit Time/Date permit Expiration Date
1940 S Lafayette St
01:05PM 16/10/18 18/08/31
Shelby NC 28152
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Jordan Jackson/Coordinator Pretreatmentr704-484-6857 /
Sibyl Canipe Brotherton/ORC//
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitte/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
David W Hux,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 281510207/Asst. Utilities Directort704-484-6840/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) _ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Maria Schulte Division of Water Quality/I704-663-1699, f
Edward Watson MRO GW///
06 A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ/1704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous ed fions are obsolete.
page 1

Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWrP -
inspection Date: 10/18/2016 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance,
Disinfection -Gas
Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
❑
❑
❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
N
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❑
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
E
❑
❑
❑.
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? .
❑
❑
❑
If yes, then is"there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
1 ❑
❑
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000--___j
1000-0010-0927
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
07/01/2016
.
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type'.of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (T to 1)?
Is storage., appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Comment: ' Stored in the samebuilding.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes Muse?
Comment:
:.Yes No NA NE
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Flow Measurement.- Effluent
°Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
,❑
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Is flow meter calibrated ,annually?
.❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
-
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
A
❑
Comment: . The flow meter is calibrated annually -and was last calibrated on 3/29/2016 by
Ken Nash
Company, Inc.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? � . ❑ ❑ ❑'
If effluent (diffuserpipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 8

Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/18/2016 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
Effluent Pipe -Yes No NA NE
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving stream did not
abpear to be negatively impacted.
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup.on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
Comment: Waste activated sludge is thickened (via two gravity thickener
Yes No NA NE
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0
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Dewatered solids are composted and distributed to the public under the authority of Permit
No. WQ0007780.
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
❑
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Is the generator tested under load?
❑
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑
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❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
A
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
0
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❑
❑
Comment: Both backup generators are tested under load annually (minimum) and serviced by
a
contract company (CAT) guarterly. The facility also participates in a peak shaving
program
Page# 9

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North Carolina Department of Environment. and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 29, 2015
Mr. David Hux
Asst. Utilities Director - Operations
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Shelby/.First .Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hux:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on June 24, 2015 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -
Responsible (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please
do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone], or at [e-mail].
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files/Basement
Cleveland County Health Department
-
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, DENR
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water 6mpfiahce Inspection R@port
Approval expires 8-31-98'
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType
1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NCO024538 111 12 15/06/24 17 18 ICI 19 I � j 201
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 t66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating . B1 QA------- Reserved----------
67 2.0 70 �d � 71 I�, I 72 L L�,J ] 731 I 174 751 1 1 1 1 I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:25AM 15/06/24
13/12/01
First Broad River WWTP
1940 S Lafayette St
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Shelby NC 28152
02:45PM 15/06/24
18/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Bradford Carl Greene/ORC1704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
David W Hux,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 281510207/Asst. Utilities Directorf704-484-6840/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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We Bell f_.- J MRO WQ/1704 663-1699 Ext.2192/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCO024538 I11 12 15/06/24 17 18 lJ
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On -site Representatives:
The following City personnel were in attendance during the inspection: Mr. Brad Greene/ORC; Mr.
David Hux/Asst. Utilities Director - Operations; and Ms. Jordan Jackson Pretreatment
Coordinator/Laboratory Manager.
PERMIT SECTION cont'd:
The Division issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) on 2/26/2014 regarding approved facility
upgrades that include the installation of the following: inclined rotating drum screen; aeration basin
distribution box; 0.75 MG aeration basin partitioned with 0.125 MG anoxic and 0.625 MG aerobic zones;
three (3) 3,550 SCFM blowers; 0.11 MG gravity sludge thickener; thickened sludge pump station; two
(2) TWAS 100 GPM pumps; sludge receiving station consisting of 15 ft. x 15 ft. drying bed basin; liquid
collection system; conversion of the two (2) existing 0.75 MG aeration basins to partitioning for 0.125
MG anoxic and 0.625 MG aerobic zones; and conversion of two ,(2) existing 0.04 MG gravity sludge
thickener tanks to equalization basins. Construction activities are ongoing.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 06124/2015 Inspection Type:' Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
M
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The Division issued a permit modification on 8/12/2013 regarding the removal of instream
sampling location #1.
The City implements an approved Industrial Pretreatment Program.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 11/16/2012.
See "Summary" Section for comments regarding approved upgrades.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
-Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
on each shift?
Yes No NA NE
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period May 2014 through April 2015. No
effluent limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct.
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner- Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees?
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Comment: Influent and effluent analyses are performed under the City's laboratory
certification #238.
Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (LTMP, low level mercury, metals, total nitrogen, total
phosphorus, etc.) and Meritech, Inc. (toxicity) have also been contracted to provide analytical
support.
The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be
properly
calibrated/verified and documented.
Influent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0
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is sample collected above side streams?
M
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Is proper volume collected?
M
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Is the tubing clean?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
0
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Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
M
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Comment: The subiect permit requires influent BOD and TSS composite samples. Monthly sampler
aliquot verifications are performed and documented.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage. (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner- Facility: First Broad River WWrP-
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation _
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Comment: The subiect permit requires composite and qrab effluent samples. Monthly sampler aliquot
verifications are performed and documented.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ El
sampling location)?
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facilitv appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The ORC and staff
incorporate a comprehensive process control program with all measurements being
properly documented and maintained on -site.
The Division approved a variance to the twenty-four. (24) hour staffing requirement. The
WWTP is visited seven (7) days per week and is equipped with a SCADA system to assist
the wastewater staff in the operation of the treatment units/processes including alarm
conditions.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
N
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Is the flow meter operational?
0
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(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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M
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Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 4/30/2015 by
Ken Nash
Company, Inc.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
M
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
M
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Comment:
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Permit: NC0024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWfP
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Screenings and grit are disposed at an approved landfill.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
S
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
E
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
0
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
0
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment:
Primary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
S
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
E
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Are weirs level?
N
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
E
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
E
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Is scum removal adequate?
E
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
N
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Is the drive unit operational?
N
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
N
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth)
N
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Comment: Both primaries were operational: however, only one was in service.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
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Permit: NCO024538
Owner - Facility: First Broad River WVVrP
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
E
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
N
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
N
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Is the DO level acceptable?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
0
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
N
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
N
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Are weirs level?
0
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
0
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
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Is the drive unit operational?
N
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
E
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth)
0
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Comment: All four secondaries were operational: however, only two were in service.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
M
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Are pumps operational?
E
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment:
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? N ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
N
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000--___)
1000-0010-0927
If,yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
06/11/2014
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
N
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Is the flow meter operational?
E
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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N
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Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 4/30/2015 by Ken Nash
Company, Inc.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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Page# 8

Permit: NC0024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWiP
Inspection Date: 06/24/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving stream did not
appear to be negatively impacted.
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational?
M
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Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
M
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Is storage adequate?
0
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Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
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Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
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The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
M
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Comment: Waste activated sludae is thickened (via two aravitv thickeners) prior to beina combined with
the primary sludge in the aerated sludge holding tank. Both belt presses were operational;
however, both units were not in service at the time of the inspection. Dewatered solids are
composted and distributed to the public under the authority of Permit No. W00007780. The
compost building is equipped with a bio-filter for odor control.
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
M
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
0
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Is the generator tested under load?
0
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
M
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
0
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
0
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Comment: Both backup generators are tested under load annually (minimum) and serviced by a
contract company (CAT) quarterly. The facility also participates in a peak shaving program.
Page# 9

Bell, Wes
From: Sibyl Brotherton <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 5:01 PM
To: Bell, Wes
Cc: David Hux; Brad Greene
Subject: City of Shelby Effluent Flow
Wes,
As we discussed on Wednesday August 30 2016, the City of Shelby chlorine contact chamber is scheduled to be taken
down for cleaning. On Friday September 2, 2016 we continued with the plan of cleaning one side of the chlorine contact
basin that, has the flow meter and transducer. At the City of Shelby, the whole contact basin can be split up in two
sections to give us an opportunity to clean sections at a time.
On Friday morning, all the effluent samples were collected and the sampler was turned off . As of 9:45am we started to
change the.valves needed to direct the Effluent flow to one side of the contact basin where there is no flow meter or
transducer. This effluent section of the contact basin does not have a weir to get an accurate flow reading from a flow
meter.
At 10:15am the Effluent flow meter stopped showing a flow. At that time the Influent flow was at 2.9mgd.
Once the basin was drained, the operators proceeded to clean by using the city's vacuum truck to get rid of the debris.
The process went fairly quickly and the Effluent flow returned -back to normal at 2:40pm, which at that point the Influent
flow was 3.9mgd.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at 704-484-6850 ext. 1900 or email me at
[e-mail]
Thank you
Sibyl Brotherton

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Rick Howell
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
June 24, 2016
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
First Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit Number: NCO024538
Dear NPDES Permittee:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S'ecretarr
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVEMCDENR1DWFi
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M00F;--'_'�'vl;,i.F 41EG10NAL0FFICE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e.,
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
• Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently
reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
• Phase 2—Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports.
Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system.
In addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122.41(I)(9)]. Initial
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities (initial recipient) means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES Data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. Permittees are required to electronically
submit the required NPDES information to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA. By July
18, 2016, EPA must identify and publish on its web site and in the Federal Register a listing of initial
recipients by state and by NPDES data group. Once available, you can use EPA's web site to find out or
determine the initial recipient of your electronic submission.
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data groups:
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports;
2. General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOls); Notices of Termination (NOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Reports; and
4. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA's web site will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic
submission for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be available as well.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit
http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O. Pavfj-a-l-
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Cc: NPDES File
Central Files
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Bell, Wes
From: Kathy Moses <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 8:53 AM
To: Bell, Wes
Subject: Fw: LABORATORY INSTRUMENT SERVICE INVOICE AND REPORTS
Attachments: INV 04084M -- Calibration reports.pdf, INV 04084M - Temperature calibration report.pdf,
INV 04084M.pdf
influent not off but 1%
From: Matt Lassiter <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 201610:47 PM
To: Kathy Moses
Subject: LABORATORY INSTRUMENT SERVICE INVOICE AND REPORTS
Kathy,
The invoice and calibration report(s) for our most recent visit are attached. Thanks again for
your business!
Thanks,
Matt Lassiter
Laboratory Instrui-nent Service
403 Campbell Ave.
Landrum, SC 29356
Cell: [phone]
PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF FEBRUARY 4, 2013 WE ARE NO LONGER A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP.
WE ARE Laboratory Instrument Service, LLC. PLEASE ADJUST YOUR ACCOUNTING ACCORDINGLY.
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April 22, 2016
Mr. Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: City of Shelby _
FBR WWTP Upgrades Project
HDR Project 233904 1 HDR File: C-104
Authorization to Construct No. 024538A02
Subject: Engineer's Certification
Dear Mr. Berry:
RECEIVEMCDEQIDWR
APR 2 5 2016
Water Quality
PRting Section
ECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
MAY r 2 2016
WOROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
I'm pleased to submit the Engineer's Certification on behalf of the City of Shelby for the First Broad
River Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project.
Please contact us at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas
Will Shull
Project Engineer
cc: David Hux, City of Shelby
Brad Green, City of Shelby
Mary Knosby, HDR
Christopher Crotwell, HDR
Angie Hudson, HDR
hdrinc.com
440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075
704.338.6700
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City of Shelby
First Broad River WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 02453SA02
Issued February 26, 2014
Engineer's Certification
I, Will Shull , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe periodical) weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the First Broad River Wastewater
Treatment Plant, located in Cleveland County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due
care and diligence was used in'the observation of the following construction:
Installation of one (1) new inclined rotating drum screen system with piping and controls;
installation of one (1) new aeration basin distribution box with piping and controls;
installation of one (1) new (third) 0.75 MG aeration basin partitioned with 0.125 MG
anoxic and 0.625 MG aerobic zones and consisting of three (3) submersible mixers, fine
bubble diffuser system, one (1) 4,167 GPM maximum variable speed internal recycle
pump, piping and other controls; installation of three (3) new 3,550 SCFM blowers with
piping and controls; installation of one (1) new (third) non -potable 225 GPM pump with
piping and controls; installation of two (2) new RAS flow meters stations; installation of
one (1) new 0.11 MG gravity sludge thickener with piping and controls; installation of one
(1) new thickened sludge pump station consisting of two (2) grinders, two (2) TWAS 100
GPM pumps, piping and controls; installation of one (1) new sludge receiving station
consisting of 15 ft x 15 ft drying bed basin, liquid collection system, piping; conversion
of two (2) existing (first and second) 0.75 MG aeration basins to partitioning for 0.125
MG anoxic and 0.625 aerobic zones and the addition to each basin of three (3) new
submersible mixers, new fine bubble diffuser system, one (1) new 4,167.GPM maximum
variable speed internal recycle pump, new piping and other controls; conversion of two (2)
existing 0.04 MG gravity thickener tanks to equalization basins with the addition to each
tank of two (2) new equalization 44.5 GPM pumps, new piping and controls; in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
Authorization to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date 4115116
Registration No
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DVAMater Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
043278

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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0002 8376 1800
Return Receipt Requested
March 16, 2016
Rick Howell, City Manager
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
SUBJECT: NOTICE OIL VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0137
Permit No. NCO024538
First Broad River WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the November 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location (Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 11/14/2015 400 , 1,393.31 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Broth,44.5C (31616)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction. activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

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WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: City of Shelby Permit Number: NC0024538
Facility Name: First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant County: Cleveland
Incident Started: Date: 3/7/16 Time: 07:32am
Incident Ended: Date: 3/7/16 Time: 07:35am
Level of Treatment:
_None _Primary Treatment X Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 2500 gals (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? _Yes X No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill?
Surface Water Name:
Yes No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Spill occurred on force main from secondary scum pump station.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
The force main was apparently damaged during construction activities. The "crack" in the line occurred in the
area where a primary effluent line was installed. It is our opinion that the line was not properly compacted
after it was exposed; resulting in the line settling and cracking.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: -
An isolation valve was installed on the line per the upgrade plans and flow was diverted around the plant.
The line was uncovered and contractor installed a repair clamp. Line was returned to service.

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
No visible solids or trash were present. Spill area was limed.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
New isolation valve allows for additional routing of scum water to head of plant.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To:
Contact Name: Wes Bell
Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Date:3/7/16 Time: 15:20
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): N/A
Person Reporting Event: Brad Greene Phone Number: 704-484-6840
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Ir

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Bell, Wes
From: Brad Greene <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 9:53 AM
To: Bell, Wes
Cc: David Hux; Sibyl Brotherton; Karen Wilkins; Jordan Jackson
Subject: Emailing: 3-7-16 WWTP Bypass Reporting Form
Attachments: 3-7-16 WWTP Bypass Reporting Form.doc ,
Wes,
Attached is the 5 Day Bypass report form for the bypass that occurred at the First Broad River WWTP on 3-7-16.
Brad Greene
Plant Operations Superintendent
City of Shelby
E: [e-mail]
P: 704-484-6850 F: 704-484-6872

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
vXsionof Wales Resources
WWTP. Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Printor Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Rick Howell Permit Number: 0024538
Facility Name:,F! BroaiLRiVaY.lNasta•Wgtet`TYeatirYeritPiaitttetyd Comoo&tlritr'Fability
County: Cleveland
Incident Started: Date: 4-19-15Time: 21_10
Incident Ended: Date: 4-19-16 Time: 22:50
Level of Treatment:
X None _Primary Treatment —Secondary Treatment —Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated: Volume of SpillBypass: 120,00OGallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 120,000 Gallons.Surface Water Name: First Broad River
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? ___Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? ^Yes X No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X. No
Source of the Llpset/Spilf/Bypass (Loeationor-1 reatmenf.Unifl
First Btoatl River: Waste Water Treatment Plant Influent Lift Station
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Wtteavy`Rain,'Flash Floodintf
ea(tiy�Rainfall- $ 33 ine#ies.
jZain4idl6n 44046 .4 39JAches
Describe the Repairs Made..orActions Taken:
The influentflows subsided to a rate that the 1"Ilent Pumps could manage
Spilt/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Co italn Spill 'Clean"IJn<and Refnedietettte Sde (if sodlicable):<
Raked and picked up any visible solids.
Additional Comments About the Event:
Field Operations inspected the system for locations of storm flooded -areas and found manholes in
severely flooded areas. ^. -- ... _ .._ - _._.._..
24-Hour Report Made To: Division,of Water Resources ZC Emergency Management _
Contact Name: Barry Love Date: 4-20-15 Time: 0856
Other Agencies Noted (Health Dept, etc): None
Person Reporting Event: Brad Greene Phone Number. 704-484-6840
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes X`No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August2014)
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WWTP Bypass 24-Hour Notification
WWTP: Name and NPDES Permit #: NC00`f��
Incident Number from BIMS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V 0 0 0 0© 0 0 0 0 O 8 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0® 0 6 0 13 0 0 0 0© 0 0 0 0 0® 0 A 0 0 0 0© 0 E3 0 0© 0 0 0 0 0 0© D D 0 I
Reported Date q 1.® J s Time 8 , 5-6 aU 011-
Reported By i� °� `� �I tAk- Phone
Reported To SWP Staff or Viff
Bypass Start Date/Time °� ��,�°�"� End Date/Time D
Level of Treatment: None Primary Secondary Disinfection
Cause of Bypass
Dechlorination
Total Estimated Gallons 201000 Est. Gal to Stream 201 0
Stream J r Oct o`I Fish Kill: Yes Number Species
Comments:

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Post Office Box 207 Shelby, NC 28151-0207[
November 20, 2014
Point Source Branch
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
City of Shelby First'Broad Wastewater Treatment Plaat"I�IiPQES ['.C[8�45
City of Shelby Water Treatment Plant NPDES NCO027197
To Whom It May Concern:
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all
permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at
First Broad River WWTP and City of Shelby WTP as required by all applicable federal, state, and local
environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A
NCAC 213.0506.
Name Title
David W. Hux Assistant Utilities Director - Operations
Julie R. McMurry Assistant Utilities Director - Administration
If you
uhha, e any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at 704-484-6800.
Siqxce lyl
ck�Howell
City Manager
cc: DWR, Mooresville Regional Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Justin Merritt, City Finance Director
Certified Mail 7012 2210 0000 1721 3656
www.cityofshelby.com

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
W>PCSOCC
NCAC ISA 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: 5V0*,IState: NC� Zip: ZV5 - 02-0-7 Phone #: (?O� -W _Gam
Email address: brm- ( JXVAVW t �P, t"i +
Signature: �G `�1` r 1 r Date'
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Facility Name: Fj1(� 134-oaa Wwr? I?crmit#: wopZq! 3�
SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM!
EagciftLT
Biological WW'PP .__. Swface Irrigation
Physical/Chemical Land Application
Collection System
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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORQ
Print Full Name: 1�Gi loll-� Greer e
Certificate Type 1-Grade / Number:Work Phone ##: nes 6S
Signature: Date: 11 f [ 1
"I certify that I agree to my designoort es the Opctstor in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. i understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations porWiting to the responsibilities of the ORC as wet ;fordo in 15.A,NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can rosalt in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Y...................................al a\\.lr..w\Aw......MwMY....................................."....YM..........................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: .([.. W 111 cm ----
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: w lY 7-4r7 31 -- _ Work Phone #, {7W AN4840_
Signature: Lt • _ -- _ Date: __17711 q — - --
I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the Tesponsibilities of the i31I OPC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control. System Operators Certification Commission."
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.Af4i1, fax or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1615 Fax: [phone]
original to: E =I k certadmiaCal nadga r,Qov
Mail orfax a ropy to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh
4pproprlate Regional o lre. 2090 US Hvq 70 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr
Swamanoa 28779 Saito 714 Suite 301 Raleigh 27609
Fax: [phone] Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 28115 Fast: 919.571.47.4
)Phone., 828.296.4500 Fax: [phone] Fam 704AW.6040 Phone-919.791.4200
Phone: 910.433,3300 Phone, 704,663.1699
Washington
943 Washington. Sq Mall
Washington 27889
Fax: [phone]z15
Rhone: 252946.6481,
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr
Wilmington 28405 2845
l; ax: 910.350.2004
Phone: 910.796,7215
W1h8tOn-921em
585 Wsughtown St
Winston-Salem 27107
Fax: 336.171 A6311
Phone: M771.3000
Revisad 03-2014

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Facility Name: � � Permit #: 0 pZO N
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charrgee (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: C �A T. V q ✓� -dL 4-- C
Certificate / Grade / N ber;WW ., �0 a $'Z� Work Phone #: 0,24 'S %
Signature: Date: -
"T. certify that I agree vo my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and rcgula ions pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and Ming to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type I Grade / Number: _ Work Phone #: ( 1
Sigtlamure_ Date:
I certify that T ag me to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge .for the facility noted. I anderatand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BTJ ORC ma set fl>rl'lt in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water pollution Control System Operators Certification Cotm ission,"
........................................................... ....►............I............................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type I Crrade / Number:
Signature,
Work Phone #: ( ) T
Date:
"I ecrtify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted 1 understand and will abido by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the rosporrstbilitics of the EU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
..................... ......................... ....rY.r.Yn..Y.-{Y.Y•Y..YF..Y.......................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade I Number:
Signature:
Work Phone #_ 1
Date:_._._.... .
"I certify that I agree to my designWon as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand attd will abido by the
rules and reguiatim pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water PolluMon Control. System Operators Certification Commission,",
.......................... ............................................... ..................................... 4............. .......................... ,.....................
Revised 03.2014

FILE
NCDEHR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
March 27, 2014
Ms. Jordan Jackson
Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0207
Subject: PAR Review
City of Shelby
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dear Ms. Jackson.:
John E. Skvarla, III
Mooresville Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) for the reporting
period of January through December 2013. Based on the review, the POTW completed the PAR in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H .0908(b) requirements and guidelines set forth in Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina
Pretreatment Programs. The next PAR will be due March 1, 2015.
If you have any questions concerning your PAR, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] and/or
Sarah Bass at [phone] or at wes.bell(a�ncdenr.gov and sarah.ba:[e-mail].
ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
4i e
Wes Bell, Environmental Specialist
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Sarah Bass, PERCS Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] l Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org

MAR 7 2014
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NORTH CAROLINA
Post Office Box 207 Shelby, NC 281S1-0207.i';';.
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System Performance Annual Report -_ _,. _�•
North Carolina Division of Water Quality `
1617 Mail Service Center MAR 0 3 2.014
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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RE: 2013 City of Shelby -System Performance Annual Report P®IN°aURCE BRANCH
Dear Sir or Madam:
As required, please find three (3) copies of the 2013 System Annual Performance Report for the City
of Shelby. This report includes information for:
Sanitary Sewer Collection System WQCS-00037
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant NC00024538
If you have any questions, please contact me at 704-669-6570 or by email at
david. hux(&—cityofshelby. com.
Sincerely,
David Hux
Assistant Utilities Director -Operations
Enclosures
Cc: Brad R. Cornwell; Public Utilities Director
Mark Swink; Field Operations Superintendent
Todd Humphries; Wastewater Treatment Supervisor/ORC
J.D. Kimble; Field Operations Superintendent/ORC
Certified Mail 7012 2210 0000 1721 3717
www.ciiyofshelby.com

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NCDENR
k�orth Carof' ... [-,epartment of
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Brad R. Cornwell, Utilities Director
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
November 29, 2012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
First Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dee Freeman
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on November 16, 2012. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible (ORC) of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. Wes Bell at [phone], or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Michael Parker
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncvvaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
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W,qtp,r Compliance Inspectoon Report
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15I 31 NC0024538 111 121 12/11/16 117 181 CI 19I S I 20II
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- —---- —--- —----------- Reserved —---- —---------- --
67 I 1.5 169 70141 711 N I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I Li
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:50 AM 12/11/16
10/07/01
First Broad River WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1940 S Lafayette St
Shelby NC 28152
03:15 PM 12/11/16
13/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
H/
Michael Todd Humphries/ORC/704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Brad R Cornwell,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 281510207/Utilities Director/704-484-6840/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspe, tor(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell �;l,i�,--- / �%_>_;�;�t MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/
Signature of Management Q A Re iewe 1 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia Alocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.22041
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
18I.
y I NC0024538 { �12/11/16 i� d
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
STORMWATER:
The facility's Stormwater Permit (NCG110040) was reissued on 6/1/2008 (also effective date) with an
expiration date of 5/31/2013. The site grounds were well maintained and monthly inspections of all outfalls
are peformed by the operations staff. No stormwater discharges were observed during the inspection. The
stormwater conveyance systems behind the gravity thickeners and influent pump station combine prior to
entering the First Broad River. The facility staff can designate these drainage areas as a single outfall at
their confluence prior to outlet to the First Broad River.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO024538
Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Tyr,: Cor^p!i:a��e Fva!uau: ._
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permiftee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The subject permit expires on 8/31/2013. The City implements an
approved Industrial Pretreatment Program. The new summer effluent ammonia limits
will become effective on 811/2016.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 2/17/2011.
Yes No NA NE
n n n
■nnn
■nnn
■nnn
■nnn
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete? _ _.
■
n
n
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑
—
—
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?.
■
Q
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
o
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
n
■
Page # 3

Permit: NCO024538
Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Insryect:nn Date: ,11/16/2012 , t•:,..;:z _ _ a= ;, �_.,_. ,._— _ Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
C
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period. August
2011 through July 2012. No effluent limit violations were reported and all monitoring
frequencies were correct.
The facility staff must ensure that a copy of the complete chain of custody form (with all
signatures, dates, times, etc.) is obtained from the contract laboratory and kept on -site.
In addition, staff must ensure that all samples (influent and effluent) are properly
preserved (on ice) during the collection and transportation to the on -site lab.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
. n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
n
■
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
n
■
Comment: Influent and effluent samples (including field parameters) are performed by .
the on -site laboratory (certification #238). The following commercial. laboratories have
also been contracted to provide analytical support: Statesville Analytical, Inc. (metals),
Meritech, Inc. (toxicity), and Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (long term monitoring,
low level mercury).
The facility staff must ensure to report the effluent TRC analyses down to the lowest
standard verified on the TRC meter (annual curve).
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected above side streams?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
o
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO024538
Effluent Sampling
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
_ nspectior, Type: Compliance F" :a,.eton� _..__ ....._
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Yes No NA NE
n n n
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Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■nnn
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
operations staff incorporate a commendable process control program with all
measurements being properly documented and maintained on -site.
The Diviision approved a variance to the 24 hour staffing requirement. The WWTP is
visited 7 days per week and is equipped with an in-depth SCADA system that is internet
accessible by authorized personnel (ORC, Backup ORC, etc.).
Bar Screens
Yes No
NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ n
n n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■ n
n n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■ n
n n
Is the unit in good condition?
■ n
n n
Comment: The facility is equipped with an unloading station for the permitted septage
haulers. Detailed records are maintained for each hauler (name, date, gallons, etc.)
along with spot checks (analyses, visual observations, etc.) during each unloading
event. The septage wastewater is combined with the influent prior to the bar screen.
1--if Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual n
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner -Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Da!®: 11/16/2012 ��a r:,rrtj�n Type: Compliance Evaluation c•r.ai ; �_ i,_
J -_
Grit Removal Yes No ;NA NE
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n n n
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ n n n
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n
Comment: Screenings and grit are disposed at the County Landfill.
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ■ ❑ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ 0 n n
Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ ❑
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on -
10/22/2012 by K.D. Nash Co.
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ ❑ n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ n n n-
Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Are all pumps operable? ©❑ n n
Are float controls operable? ■ n n n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ■ ❑ fl
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Comment: The influent pump station is monitored by both the SCADA system and a
separate auto -dialer alarm system (wet well levels).
Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n
Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n
Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n 1=1
Page # 6

Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWT'P
Inspection Data— 1.1,!1AtW)12 fr, }ie_l`on Type:- Compliance Fvaluat_b^,
Primary Clarifier
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment: Both primaries are operational; however, only one was in service.
Trickling Filter
Is the filter free of ponding?
Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms?
Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms?
Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth?
Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth?
Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging?
Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The repairs to the trickling filters have been completed. Only one trickling
filter was in service.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
■
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
n
n
■
o
Comment: The facility was using one aeration train at the time of the inspection.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
®
o
❑
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Page # 7

Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
LnGpection Datea. 11116!2012 _ . _.Jn rjec°i,),n Tyre: Compliance Evaluatign
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ® n n n
Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n
Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n
Comment: All four secondaries are operational; however, only two were in service.
Pumps-iZAS-WAS
Are pumps in place?
Are pumps operational?
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The chlorination and dechlorination systems were last serviced by a
contract company (Piedmont Chlorinator) on 12/17/2011.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
■nnn
-
■ n
n
n
■nnn
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■ n'n
n -.
1000-0010-0927
06/26/2009
Yes No NA NE
Gas
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Page # 8

Permit: NC0024538
Anspection Date: 1V-16!2012
De -chlorination
owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Irfspecti9:a TW,,*: Compliance Evaluation , ,- .. _ _. ! .4 -.- ._.- ,'v_.. .
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on
10/22/2012 by K.D. Nash Co.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with trace suspended solids and no foam. The
receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Page # 9

Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
,-. Date,. 11/1•`_ ')12_ 4,gnce Evaluatior__. A_
Solids Handling Equipment
Comment: The waste activated sludge is thickened prior to. being combined with the
primary sludge in the sludge holding tank (aerated). Both belt presses are operational;
however, they were not in service during the inspection. Dewatered solids are
composted and distributed to the public under the authority of Permit No. WQ0007780.
The compost building is equipped with a bio-filter for odor control.
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment: The facility is equipped with two generators that are serviced by a contract
company (CAT). The generators are automatically tested once per week.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Bell, Wes
From: Todd Humphries [[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 1:59 PM
To: Bell, Wes
Cc: David Hux
Subject: Generator work for Monday November 19th
Wes, I wanted to inform you of some work that the city of Shelby will be performing on Monday November 19th to one
of our generators. This will involve a power outage to the plant for safety reasons for contractors performing the work.
All necessary portable generator along with the Influent generator will power the necessary processes for treatment of
our waste stream.
Thanks,
Todd Humphries
Plant Supervisor / ORC
City of Shelby Utilities
Bill to:
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
Ship to:
1940 South Lafayette Street
Shelby,NC 28152
P: 704.484.6850 / F: 704.484.6872

Monthly Spill Totals
Jan j 0 Apr '0 Jul 75,000 Oct ! 0
Feb 2,925 May 0 Aug 17,720 Nov 0
Mar 111,200 Jun ' 2,000 Sep 141,900 Dec ' 1,588
All overflows and violations have been corrected'and
reported to the State of NC. No environmental impacts.
or fish kills occurred with these events.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICE
INITIATIVE
As part of a commitment to support educational
awareness and promote better learning, Shelby offers
tours of the wastewater treatment plant to various
interest groups. For a tour of the plant, contact the
Wastewater Plant Supervisor at 704-484-6850.
11ELill U!
PMEI T
TEWER
®VERrtowly,
FATS, OILS and GREASE PROGRAM
Grease is a leading cause of sewer blockages and over-
flows in the sewer system and can lead to sewer back-
ups into homes. The City urges residents to help our
fight against grease:
• ` Never pour grease down the drain.
• Scrape grease and food scraps into the trash.
• Use sink strainers to prevent food scraps from
going down the drain.
The Fats,.0jl and Grease (FOG). Program seeks to re
duce these occurrerices'b`y"education to the public on
how to, prevent grease from entering the sewer sys-
tem..
Special emphasis has been, placed on food service es-
tablishments, but we all need to do our part to keep
grease out of the sewer system. For more information
on our program, contact the Pretreatment Coordinator
at704-484-6850.
Brochure Number: WWT1003-000
Dumping waste into the City's manholes without permis-
sion is illegal. Residents can report suspicious activity,
sewer overflows and other sewer issues any time by dialing
[phone].
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
• Royster Avenue Sewer. — 230 feet of sewer line and
one manhole replaced.
• Chestnut Street Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation
Project —
• Point Repair and Sewer Lining Project of over
8,500 feet of sewer line and rehabilitation of
manholes.
• Installation of 1150 feet of new 20" sewer
line and manholes through Palmer Park.
• Right of Way Improvements — Continued clearing of
overgrown'Utility Right -of -Ways.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Trickling Filter Upgrades —Upgrades to
pumping and rotating mechanisms were
started.
• Compost Biofilter—Biofilter was rebuilt for
composting operations to improve plant
odor control.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete
and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify
that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have
been notified of its availability.
Todd Humphries
First broad W WTP Supervisor /
CAOp ratorIn Resp harge
e
JD Klmbie
Field Operations Supervisor/
Operator in Responsible Charge
Copies of this report are available at:
• City Hallat 300 South Washington Street
• Utilities Operations Center at 824 West Grover Street
• First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1940
South Lafayette Street.
:or
On the City's website at www.citvofshelby.com.
more detailed information, contact the Assistant Utilities
Director, David Hux at 704-484-6840 or
david.hux@cityofshel by.com.
ANNUAL SYSTEM
PERFOR�lI�,,I SCE
DIVI 0i 1.4' C= QUALITY
REPORTS 201NIZ
1
Facility Information:
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
1940 South Lafayette Street
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Permits:
-.:Collection, System: WQCS-00037
Wastewater Treatme j. CO3 2'.: S
Compost Facility: WQ0007780
Laboratory Certification: 238
WWTP Stormwater Permit: NCG110040
City of Shelby Utilities
824 West Grover Street
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
ISO 14001 Certified

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The City of Shelby wastewater collection and treatment .
system serves a customer base of 7,830 residential,
commercial and industrial users. During last year the
First Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
collected and treated an average of 2.47 million gallons .
per day (MGD). Included in this flow is wastewater
from Kingstown and Fallston.
The sewer collection system consists of gravity sewer
lines, lift stations and force mains that convey
wastewater to the First Broad River WWTP. The City
owns and maintains 207 miles of sewer lines with 19
lift stations. The City of Shelby is also maintains five (5)
lift stations for Fallston and three (3) for Kingstown.
Aerial of First Broad WWTP
WHAT IS WASTEWATER?
Wastewater is sewage from your home's sinks, toilets,
bathtubs and washing machines. People also create. .
wastewater at work. Offices, businesses and manufac-
turers create not only domestic wastewater but also
can create wastewater combined with the discharge
associated with manufacturing processes or services.
The City of Shelby's collection system and lift stations .
direct the flow of the wastewater to the First Broad
WWTP for treatment. The First Broad River WWTP Is
located on South Lafayette Street.
WHAT DO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
DO?
Wastewater treatment plants clean our wastewater
and prevent pollution from getting into the environ-
ment. When wastewater enters our facility, bar
screens catch and remove trash and large objects. Grit
chambers then remove heavy particles like gravel,'
sand, seeds and coffee grounds. The wastewater then
flows through large Settling tanks called where
g g g
I
heavy solids settle to the bottom and are removed. After
the primary clarifiers, the liquid portion flows into the aera-
tion basin where microorganisms breakdown the pollutants.
The wastewater then flowsinto final clarifiers where the
microorganisms settle out and are returned to the basins.
Field Operations Flush Tru.Fk Sewer UttStation
The flow is disinfected before the treated water is returned
lowing overflows and violations occurred from Janu-
to the First Broad River.
ary 2011 through December 2011.
The solids, which have been removed from the process, are
Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance
pumped to a holding tank where they are held until pro-
cessing through our Compost Facility, where.the solids are
No violations during 2011
combined with bark mulch and treated for 30+ days. After"
processing, the compost is provided to the public for home.
use around trees and flowers. The product is also being
Sanitary Seaver Overflows
used as fertilizer for pastures.
Saills ereater than 1,000 eallons
COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Date Address Gallons*: Cause
The Field Operations Division maintains collection system
-
pipes and lines in order to prevent sanitary sewer overflows
02/14/11 : 1413 Briarcliff Rd 2,925 R
(SSOs) and keep wastewater flowing through the collection
(ROW) ; I
system to the treatment plant for treatment. During the
03/02/11 I Ronald Dr (ROW) 1,200 R
report year 35 miles of sewer lines (17%) were cleaned by
rodding/jetting/bucket cleaning and 26,378 feet of sewer
06/09/11 998 W Grover St I 2,000 SW
lines were videoed to inspect sewer lines for problems. Dur-
ing the year Field Operations also conducted inspections of
07/08/11 1940 S Lafayette St 75,000 SW
all exposed aerial crossings and also performed maintenance
of sewer right-of-ways. Field Operations is responsible for
08/02/11 700 Phillips St 13,290 R
installation of sewer connections and also perform repairs to
(ROW)
problematic connections, lines and manholes. Smoke
08/25/11 700 Phillips St 4,430 R
testing is also performed to determine sources of inflow and .
(ROW)
infiltration.
.09/21/11 Suttle St 12,000 HR
Facility Maintenance conducts inspections of all lift stations
- - - -
and performs, both preventative and corrective maintenance
i 09/21/11 Palmer Park 120,000 HR
on the stations and the force mains. The City's lift stations
09/21/11 505 Leander St 5,100 HR
are monitored by computers and are equipped with back-up
generation (either permanent or portable capabilities).
09/21/11 Kings Rd Park 4,800 HR
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
12/27/11 406 Mint St 1,588 R & PF' 1
.The City of Shelby's First Broad WWTP has permit limits and
D—Debris ** DG—Debris and Grease
monitoring requirements regulated by the North Carolina
DR —Debris and Roots ** E—Equipment
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
G—Grease ** HR—Heavy Rain
(NCDENR). During the year thousands of samples are col-
PG —Paper and Grease ** PF—Pipe Failure
lected and analyzed to document compliance and to moni-
R—Roots ** RG--Roots,and Grease
for plant operations. NCDENR requires all wastewater col-
SW —Severe Weather
lection and treatment systems to annually report to its cus-
tomers all sanitary sewer overflows, violations of state
issued permit limits and reporting requirements. The fol-

AFFIDAVIT OF INSERTION OF ADVERTISMENT _.
The Star
Shelby, N.C.
Cleveland County
The Star does certify that the advertisement. for:
NOTICE: DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; First Broad. River Wastewater Treatment
Plant,1940 S. Lafayette St.
Measuring.4.05. inches appeared in The Star, a newspaper published in Cleveland
County, Shelby, N.C., in issue(s):
07/1312011,
Name of Account: City of Shelby -STAR ACCOUNT
Order Number: 54493608
Ad Number: 6455.1901
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 13 th day of July, 2011.
IL X...
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lease from ilie North Carolina prizes in North Carolina his -
Education Lottery.. With her torywas won by a Cleveland
Shelley reports 75,000-gallon'sewer spill
City utility workers have Treatment Plant•oil Friday, ac-
fixed a sewer spill that dumped cording to a news release. The
about 15,000 gallons of waste= spill was due to severe weather•
water into the First Broad and power outage and -was
River.' reported to the North Carolina
. The city corrected a sanf- Division of Water Quality as
tary -sewer overflow at the requiredbystatelaw. '
First Broad River WastewaterI —Staff reports
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eons Meaman political influence in the Gen-
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Cleveland County will have
one fewer representative in
the • N.C.-
House under'
a redistrict-
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that divides
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lawmakers.
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will no longer
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Hastings
Cleveland
County, ac
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state House
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maps re-
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Special to The Star
This map shows the new District 111'lines underthe redistricting plan.
add several Shelby precincts.
"At the end.of the day, we
really don't care about the pre-
cinct boundaries," saidMoore,
a Kings Mountain Republican
in his fifth terin. "If someone
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Hastings picked' up' the
Crowders Mountain precinct BatiySmith The. six double bunked
in southwestem . Gaston M21VIpolitics.com Democratic incumbent dis-
County. in addition to his { RALEIGH=Theproposed tricts would place:
Shelby gains. Though 110 is redistrictingmapforthestate • Former Speaker Joe
still a majority Gaston district, House released .Tuesday Haclmey and Rep. Verla In -
Hastings saidheworks equally - , would give Republicans • a 'sko, both of Orange County,
hard for constituents of both brighter future in their efforts into one district
counties. The fiist-term Cher- to' retain majorities' in that ,in Reps. Grier Martin and
ryville Republican took hi chainber. Deborah Ross, both of Wak
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oath ofoffice;Jan.lw)ulestrud- The House currently is ' County, in one district.
dling the Cleveland -Gaston made up of 67 Republicans, • Reps. Rick Glazier
county. line between Waco 52 Democrats and one inde- and Diane Parfitt, both of
and Cherryville. pendent, who caucuses with Cumberland County, in one
"It's a more compact dis- the Republicans. distract.
trict," Hastings said. "The Gas- GOP presidential candi- ■ Reps. - Patsy Keever
ton gait really.did not change date John McCain would and Susan Frsher, both of
significantly. I'm glad to be in have carried 78 of the 120 dis- Buncombe County, in one
both Cleveland and Gaston tricts had they been in place district.
Moore's district is ceding counties." in 2008. Democratic candi- N Rep. Wurlde Wilkins of
some Shelby precincts to Hastings said Cleveland and date and current. President Person County and Rep. Jim
Hastings' district, wluch also Gaston share many economic Barack Obama would have Crawford of Granville County
includes western and north- ties- The adjoining counties carried 42. into one district
central Gaston Coun ' are'linkedbyhiterstate85'and Obama won in. North ■Reps. Maggie Jeffus and "I do not like losing those U.S. 74, and Kmgs Mountain, Carolinain2008. PriceyHarrison, both of Guil-
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OF WATFR Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET
\O QG Treatment Plant (WWTP) Bypass/Upset Reporting Form 5-Day Report
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of
the unanticipated bypass or upset.
Permittee:--G�_ell C��-,+ �p� Permit Number: NC0024538
Facility Name: First Broad River WWTP County: Cleveland
Incident Started: Date: 07-08-2011 Time: 2145
Incident Ended: Date: 07-08-2011 Time: 2235
Weather Conditions during Bypass/Upset event: Severe Lightning, Thunder Storms, Rain
Level of Treatment:
X None _Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 75,000 -gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Describe how the volume was determined: 1500 Gallons/min (off 50 minutes
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 75,000 Gallons Surface Water Name: First Broad River
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X No
Source of the Upset/SpiI[/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
First Broad River WWTP — Influent pump station
1940 South Lafayette Street
Shelby NC 28152

i
Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET 0
Page 2
Cause or reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
The First Broad River electrical system took a direct hit from lightning, severing a line that provides
both primary and back-up generatorpoweratthe WWTP. With thisline down, the generator could not
run and supply power to necessary pumping equipment in order for the WWTP to operate. The
wetwell and collection system filled during the outage and eventually manhole began to overflow in
asphalt next to main lift. Influent spilled and made its way to storm drain.
Describe the repairs made or actions taken:
The WWTP Scada alerted On -Call staff of the power failure and staff immediately responded to the
plant. Staff upon notification immediately contacted the City Electrical Department and they arrived at
the plant w1thin95 minutes and determined the problem was due to a broken distribution line.
Another electrical crew member arrived shortly after the on -call personnel arrived and brought the lift
truck to begin making repairs. The electrical line was repaired and power was restored.
Action taken to contain, lessen the impact, clean up, and remediate the site (if applicable) due to the bypass:
Pumps at the influent were taken out of Automatic control and disconnects pulled to avoid electrical
damage if pumps/equipment were flooded because of the outage. The influent flows began filling the
wetwell and gravity lines until power was able to be restored. A manhole cover was pulled in the
drive to allow the flow to run out onto the ground and to prevent the flows from entering the main lift
and potentially flooding the dry well pumps and motors.
Action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent occurrences:
An investigation into -the spill and the contributing factors will be conducted and presented to
management with the findings for further evaluation.
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem? ® Yes ❑ No
All alarms for the treatment plant functioned as designed to alert staff of problems. Staff responded
quickly and had materials available to make necessary repairs to the system.
Additional comments about the event:

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Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET
Page 3
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Quality X Emergency Management X
Contact Name: Robin Brown Date: 07-08-2011 Time: 2359
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): Donna. Hood- NCDENR
Person Reporting Event: Todd Humphries
Did DWQ request an additional written report?
If Yes, what additional information is needed:
Phone Number: 704-484-6850
—Yes No
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this
report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Person Submitting Claim: (`onj>
Signature:
Title: S
Date: f?"2 - If - I (
Telephone Number: _ 7 oIt - b 65 7
Any additional information to be submitted should. be sent to the appropriate Division Regional
Office within five days of first knowledge of the Bypass with reference to the incident number
(the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this form, is completed, if used).

WQCS # 00037 Shelby. ❑
S'bAllyV WQCSD0257 Fallston ❑
NoasHc,uoL ! NPDES # 0024538 WWTP .
WQCSD0258 Kingstown ❑
Spill Investigation Report
Spill Date: 07 -05!--1 j Location of Spill: 1 RKv I.,ry/ XCJX c
Spill Volume: 75V-vo Volume Reaching Surface Water: ?y CIO"
❑ Manhole: ❑ Segment of line:
❑ Force. main: ® Gravity:.
Weather Conditions: Seve-rt skow`:.
Spill Calculation: 1.2JP rsr a #, /44 x, k �' ^�•a. .
Spill Discovered By: s4wi-Y dcw.;
Affected Tributary: test Qromd &Vte-
Cause of Spill:' Ac+ H4. 4WK G dAl
Did spill result in a fish kill? []Yes No If yes, estimated number killed?
Corrective Action:
Were repairs made ❑temporary 'permanent .
What actions have been .taken to prevent this discharge from occuring In the future?
If the -spill occurred at:a pump station or was the result of a pump station failure, was the
alarm system functional at the time of the spill?
❑ Yes O No If no, why?
Recurring Spill? Yes. 0 No Pro' treatmeni/FOG notified? Yes rI.No
Follow-up comments
Response -Time:
State Notification:
Time Date
Time Date
'.Os4 01-0P'tk First Notice
On Scares
Contact:
Spill Started
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;0.35 bl. Corrected
ORC Inspector:
?-.S®:ARC Inspection
Crew on Scene
Flame . ta
Radio No.
ATTACH ACTIVITY REPORT(S) TO SPILL
INVESTIGATION REPORT
Form: UTIL-2001.001A
Revision Date:
Revision No.:
Corresponding. Procedure: UTIL-2000.001

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4 Collection Systen-i SSO 24-Hour Notification
Collection System: Number and Name VJQCS#
Incident Number from BIIJS
Incident Reviewed (Date):
Incident Action Taken: BPJ
NOV-2011-DV
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Reported Date
Time
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Address of Spill
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City
Cause of Spillo�.�f�
Total Estimated Gallons W (21)
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Number
Species
Non Required Information and other comments relating to SSO incident:
Response time minutes Zone Map Quad

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Page 1 of 3
North Carolina Emergency Management - EM 43 Reporting
Print Return To List
EM Level:
NCEM Edited:
Include in Report:
4
Yes
Yes
Taken by:
Date/Time Reported:
Date/Time Occurred:
RBrown
07/09/201100:04:38
07/09/201100:04:38
Reported by:
Agency:
Phone:
Todd Humphries
City of Shelby
704-473-9259
County:
City:
Area:
Cleveland
Shelby
13
Street Address:
Zip Code:
1940 S. Lafayette St
28152
EVENT TYPE
Type: Wastewater
Animal Disease Event Type: Bomb Threat Event Type:
Complaint Event Type:
Fire Event Type:
FNF Event Type:
FNF Class:
HazMat Event Type:
HazMat Class: HazMat Mode:
Homeland Security Event:
Non-FNF Event: Non-FNF Event Type:
Other Event Type:
SAR Type:
Transportation Event Type: Wastewater Event Type: .
Sewage
Weather Event Type: Weather Event Name: WMD Event Type:
State Resource Request
Event Description:
Local utility reported the release of 75,000 gallons of sewage to the First Broad River due to a line
broken by a direct lightning strike. No drinking water was affected and no fish kill was noted. The
line was repaired and cleanup operations were conducted. NC DENR was notified.
Filename:
Deaths: Injuries: Evacuation: Radius:
0 0 0 0
Responsible Party: Responsible Party Phone:
Point of Contact: Point of Contact Phone:
Latitude: Longitude:
00.000000 00.000000
RRT Request: RRT Approved: RRT Team RRT Mission
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February 24, 2011
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NORTH CAROLINA
Post Office Box 207 • Shelby, NC 28151-0207
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MAR 14 2011
Mr. Kerr T. Stevens SWP SECT ION
System Performance Annual Report MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: 2010 System Performance Annual Report
Dear Mr. Stevens,
As requested, please find attached three (3) copies of the system performance report for:
• Sanitary Sewer Collection System Report WQCS-00037
• Wastewater Treatment Works Report NCO024538
If you should have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to contact David Hux
at [phone].
Cordially,
Brad R. Cornwell, PLS, El
Public Utilities Director
Enclosures
BRC/kdw
Cc: David Hux, Assistant Utilities Director - Operations
Mark Swink, Field Operations Superintendent
Todd Humphries, Wastewater Treatment Plant ORC
J.D. Kimble, Field Operations Supervisor/ORC
Certified Mail: 7006 0100 0001 7889 8456
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FEB 2 8 2011
www.cityofshelby.com

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Facility Information
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
1940 South Lafayette Street
Shelby, NC 28152
Permits
Collection System: WQCS-00037
Wastewater Treatment: NCO24538
Compost Facility: WQ0007780
Laboratory Certification: 238
Storm water Permit: NCG080700
City of Shelby Utilities
824 West Grover Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28151
ISO 14001 Certified

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICE
INITIATIVE
As part of a commitment to support educational
awareness and promote better learning, Shelby
offers tours of the wastewater treatment plant to
various interest groups. For a tour of the plant,
contact Wastewater Plant Supervisor at 704-484-
6850.
FATS, OILS and GREASE PROGRAM
Grease is a leading cause of sewer blockages and
overflows in the sewer system and can lead to
sewer back-ups into homes. The City urges resi-
dents to help our fight against grease:
• Never pour grease down the drain.
• Scrape grease and food scraps into the trash.
• Use sink strainers to prevent food scraps from
going down the drain.
The Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program seeks to
reduce these occurrences by education to the pub-
lic on how to prevent grease from entering the
sewer system.
Special emphasis has been placed on food service
establishments, but we all need to do our part to
keep grease out of the sewer system. For more
information on our program, contact:
Pretreatment Coordinator at 704-484-6850
Dumping waste into the City's manholes without
permission is illegal. Residents can report suspi-
cious activity, sewer overflows and other sewer
issues any time by dialing [phone].
UELP UI PRITENT FEWER
OVERFLOW!!
Please refrain from flushing non -degradable
materials such as plastic, rags, feminine hy-
giene products, and other trash/debris!
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECTS
• Royster Avenue Sewer — Sewer Line /Manhole
Replacement - 5 manholes and 1000 feet of
sewer line.
• Hendrick Street Outfall Sewer — Sewer Line /
Manhole Replacement 9 manholes and 1870 feet
of sewer line.
• Washington/Hudson Street Sewer — Sewer Line/
Manhole Replacement 7 manholes and 1535 feet
of sewer line.
• Right of Way Improvements — Cleaning/Clearing
of grown up Right of Ways— 10,281 feet
• Wastewater Treatment Plant —Preliminary
Treatment Upgrades — Repairs to headworks of
treatment plant including rebuilding of grit
equipment, barscreens, electrical repairs,
handrails and painting.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I further certify that this report has been made
available to the users or customers of the named
system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
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Todd Humphries
First Broad WWTP Supervisor/
ZraotolnResp harge
JD Kimble
Field Operations Supervisor/
Operator in Responsible Charge
Copies of this report are available at
• City Hall at 300 S Washington Street
• Utilities Operations Center at 824 W Grover
Street
• First Broad Waste Treatment Plant at 1940 S
Notification of availability is provided by the City's website at www.cityofshelby.com and via utility bills.
For more detailed information, contact the Assistant Utilities Director, David Hux at 704-484-6840 or
david.hux@cityofshelby com.

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Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
February 22, 2011
Mr. David Hux
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County, NC
Dear Mr. Hux:
FILEes
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on February 17, 2011 by John Lesley. Please inform the facility's Operator-in:.Responsible
Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or ire at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
—Tn
Robert B. Krebs
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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NorthCarolina
Nattl1vl4if
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— =0% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00024536 111 121 11/02/17 117 18I CI 19I SI 201 el
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 2.0 169 70I 3 I 71 I N I 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 11/02/17
10/07/01
First Broad River WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1940 S Lafayette St
Shelby NC 28152
01:00 PM 11/02/17
13/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Michael Todd Humphries/ORC/704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Julie McMurry,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 281510207/Interim Utilities Contacted
Director/704-484-6840/ Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2198/ zj?z—/ �
�ignature of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
M��,111locco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO024538 I11 12I 11/02/17 I17 181CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River VWVTP
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? In 0 ❑ 11
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge U 0 ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Q
❑
M
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
.n
n
Comment: Special Condition: The City of Shelby has implemented an approved
Industrial Pretreatment Program.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
fl
fl
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
®n
n
Are all 'records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
®❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
®
❑
❑
fl
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
®
❑
rl
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
®n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
®n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
fl
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WVVrP
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA N
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ® n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ®❑ ❑ n
Comment: The facility has been granted a waiver of the 24-hour staffing requirement.
The Annual Compliance Report has been submitted for 2009. The 2010 report is due
by no later than March 1, 2011.
Monthly monitoring reports were reviewed for the period December 2009 through
November 2010. One violation was reported for cyanide in March 2010
(NOV-2010-LV-0287).
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■ n
n n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■ n
n n
Is the flow meter operational?
®❑
n n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■ n
n n
Comment: The flow meters were last calibrated by Ken Nash on 9/20/10. Calibrations
are conducted annually or as needed.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are float controls operable?
■
n
❑
n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The influent pump station is monitored by means of a Miltronics
Hyrdro-Ranger through the systems SCADA system. An auto dialer is also in use.
n_- n ------
Ypz
Kin
NA
NF
Type of bar screen
a.Manual n
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n ❑ n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ® ❑ n n
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y
Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WVVrP
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Is the unit in good condition? ■ D p
Comment: The bar screen facilty consists of a mechanical rotary screen equipped with
manual trash screens.
Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
n
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
■
n
n
n
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
■
n
n
n
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
■
❑
❑
n
Comment:
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected above side streams?
®
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
®
n
Is the tubing clean?
®
Cl
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
®
n
❑
❑
Comment: The influent sampler temperature was 3 degrees C.
Primary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
rl
Q
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
®
❑
n
fl
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
®
n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
®
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
■
n
n
n
Page # 5

Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Primary Clarifier
Comment:
Trickling Filter
Is the filter free of ponding?
Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms?
Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms?
Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth?
Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth?
Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging?
Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails?
Comment: The trickling filters are out of service; however, the filters are to be returned
to service to allow additional treatment for new industrial users.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: The system is best described as conventional aeration.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
nnn■
nnn®
nnn■
nnn®
nnn®
n n n
nnn■
Yes No NA NE
Plug flow
Diffused
■nnn
■nnn
■ n n n
®nnn
■ n n n
■ n n n
■ n n n
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 02117/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the drive unit operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
D
0.0
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
D
011
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
■
D
n
D
Comment: The # 4 secondary clarifier is out of service.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are pumps in place?
■
D
00
Are pumps operational?
■
n
00
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
■
D
D
D
Comment: #3 RAS pump is out of service for repair.
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■
D
D
D
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
■
D
n
n
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
®
❑
D
D
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
D
D
D
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
D
n
D
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
®
n
D
n
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
®
D
D
D
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
®
D
D
n
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000- )
1000-0010-0927
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
06/26/2009
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
®
D
D
D
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
®
❑
D
D
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
®D
D
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
D
D
®
D
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
D
D
®
D
Page # 7

Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: First Broad River WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/1712011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
IN
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
®n
n
n
Is proper volume'collected?
®n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
®
❑
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
®n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
®
n
n
n
Comment: Effluent sampler temperature was 3 degrees C.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
®
n
n
IF
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
®n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
®
n
Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
M
❑
n
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
M
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
®
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
®
n
n `n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+./- 0.2 degrees?
®
o
n
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
®
n
n
n
Comment: Contract laboratories: Shealy Labs, Statesville Analytical, and Meritech
toxicity testing).
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
®
n
n
n
Is the mixing adequate? ®n n n
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? n n n
# Is the odor acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ® n n n
Page # 8

Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011
Aerobic Digester
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Owner - Facility: First Broad River VW TP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
Comment: The solids handling equipment was not in use at the time of this inspection.
One of the nonpotable water supply pumps was out of service.
Media is being replaced in the air quality biofilter.
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Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ® n n n
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
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Hood, Donna
From: Snider, Lon .
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:13 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia; Bell, Wes; Hood, Donna; Lesley, John
Subject: City of Shelby
Just as a FYI the. City of Shelby called me today to let me know they were taking the primary clarifier off-line for cleaning.
He stated it should only take a day or two.
Lon Snider.- [e-mail]
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection Section
6.10 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Ph:704.663.1699 Fax:[phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. David Hux
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Dear Mr. Hux:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
January 25, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
JAN 2 7 2011
SVgP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: City of Shelby
' First Broad River WWTP
Improvements
Approval of the Plans and Specifications
Project No. XP-95471611
The review for completeness and adequacy of the project construction plans and
specifications has been concluded by the Construction Grants & Loans Section of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. Therefore, said plan documents are hereby approved.
STAG funding is determined as follows:
Eligible
Repairs to the existing trickling filter mechanisms and replacement of the major pumping
equipment, pipes and valves.
Issuance of this approval letter does not imply availability of funding. In the event that
received bids exceed the amount established through the funding offer, and local funds are not
adequate to award contract(s), it will be necessary to consider all alternatives including redesign,
re -advertising, and rebidding.
Neither the State nor Federal Government, nor any of its departments, agencies or
employees is or will be a party to the invitation to bids, addenda, any resulting contracts or
contract negotiations/changes.
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. David Hux
January 25, 2011
Page 2
If the Recipient does not maintain the court -sanctioned schedules which extended the
compliance date for complying with the final effluent limits established in the NPDES Permit,
then project costs incurred will not be eligible for STAG payments.
In accordance with the Federal Regulations, the Recipient is required to assure
compliance with the OSHA safety regulations on the subject project. In complying with this
regulatory responsibility, the Recipient should, by letter, invite the Bureau Chief, Education
Training and Technical Assistance Unit, NC OSHA Division, 1101 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 at [phone], to participate in the Preconstruction Conference to
assure that proper emphasis is given on understanding and adhering to the OSHA regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Recipient and the Consulting Engineer to insure that the
project plan documents are in compliance with Amended N. C. G. S. 133-3 (ratified July 13,
1993). The Administrative review and approval of these plans and specifications, and any
subsequent addenda or change order, do not imply approval of a restrictive specification for
bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive procurement actions.
Any addenda to be issued for subject project plans and specifications must be submitted by
the Recipient such that adequate time is allowed for review/approval action by the State, and for
subsequent bidder action prior to receipt of bids.
It is mandatory for project facilities to be constructed in accordance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam
Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractors' responsibilities
shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable project Permits from the State, including an Authorization to Construct and/or Non -
Discharge Permit.
While rejection of all bids is possible, such action may be taken only with prior State
concurrence, and only for good cause.
A goal of 8% of the contract price is established for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
participation in this project, and a goal of 5% of the contract price is established for Women's
Business Enterprise (WBE) participation in this project. The Recipient and Bidders shall make a
good -faith effort to assure that MBE's and WBE's are utilized, when possible, as sources of
goods and services. The good -faith effort must include the following affirmative steps: (a)
including small, minority, and women's businesses on solicitation lists; (b) assuring that small,
minority, and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (c) dividing
total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit
maximum participation by small, minority, and women's businesses; (d) establishing delivery
schedules, and (e) using the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority
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Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please note that the
solicitation efforts should include documentable follow-up phone calls.
For further explanation of the MBE/WBE requirements, and to help the grantee and prime
contractor(s) obtain MBE/WBE prime and sub contractors see the following web site:
http://www. epa. gov/region4/water/gtas/workbookdocs/M B E_WBE_requirementsO32204.pdf
In particular your attention is directed to Part A (2) (v) on page 2 of 3 of the above document.
The Recipient shall comply with the provisions of 40 CFR, Part 7, Subpart C -
Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap.
Attached is one (1) copy of the Project Bid Information which is to be completed within 21
days after bids have been received, and submitted to the State for review. Upon review and
approval of this information, the State will authorize the Recipient to make the proposed award.
Do not proceed with construction until the Authority to Award package and the EEO and
MBE documentation/certification have been reviewed, and you are in receipt of our approval, if
a Federal grant is desired for project construction.
Two (2) copies of any change order must be promptly submitted by the Recipient to the
State. If additional information is requested by the State, a response is required within two (2)
weeks, or the change order will be returned without further or final action.
One (1) set of the final approved plans and specifications will be forwarded to you. One
(1) set of plans and specifications identical to the approved set must be available at the project
site at all times.
Upon completion of the project construction, the Recipient shall submit a letter confirming
that the project has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by
the State. "As -built" plans will need to be submitted with any changes clearly documented on
the plans if the above confirmation cannot be made.

Mr. David Hux
January 25, 2011
Page 4
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Seth Robertson, P.E. at [phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Section Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Attachment
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OSHA Bureau Chief, Wanda Lagoe
Artie Buff, P.E., EPA Region IV
Don Evans
Michelle McKay, E.I.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Res0@L39sX4LLE I, G;Q;yAL OFFICE
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 1, 2010
Mr. Brad Cornwell, E.I.
Public Utilities Director
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
SUBJECT: Engineering Report Approval
City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River WWTP
STAG Project
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section of the Division of Water Quality has
completed its review of the subject -engineering report for City of Shelby Trickling Filter
Improvements First Broad River WWTP. The proposed project includes/addresses repairs to the
existing trickling filter mechanisms and replacement of the major pumping equipment that
supports that treatment process. The project will include replacement of the trickling filter seals
so that they may be returned to service. The recirculation pumping system constructed as part of
the original plant will require more extensive renovation. The mechanical equipment and .
control valves will be replaced with new pumps and valves. These improvements will restore
these facilities to their original design basis.
The subject engineering report City of Shelby Trickling Filter Improvements First Broad
River WWTP Engineering Report is hereby approved.
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd: Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.newaterquality.org NatuinallyAn Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Brad Cornwell, E.I.
September 1, 2010
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jessica Sutton of our
staff at [phone].
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Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E.,Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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Kim Colson, P.E., Assistant Chief
Seth Robertson, P.E., DMU Supervisor
Jennifer Haynie, FEU Supervisor
Don Evans
Jessica Sutton
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
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August 2, 2010
Mr. David Hux
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2010-LV-0287
City of Shelby First Broad WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO02453 8
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Hux:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the March 2010 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
3/30/10 Cyanide 27.3 µg/L 22 µg/L (Daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided an explanation for the
noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should you have
additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to
the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at
[phone].
Point Source Branch
Cleveland County Health Department
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville; NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman.
Governor Director =- Secretary
June 24, 2010 =
Ms. Natalie Ellington, Chief
Grants and Technical Assistance Section
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV, Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
SUBJECT: Transmittal of CE for Approval
City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River WWTP
STAG Project
Dear Ms. Ellington:
A copy of the "Categorical Exclusion" (CE) for the subject project is enclosed. We are
requesting that EPA Region IV review and approve this CE for the project. Supporting
documentation, which includes an engineering report for the subject project and letters from
review agencies, are also enclosed.
Sincerely,
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Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants and Loans Section
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Enclosures
cc: Brad Cornwell, E.I. — Public Utilities Director, City of Shelby
Charles Willis, P.E. — Willis Engineers
DWQ M'R0 Rogional Kki
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
Jessica Sutton
Susan Kubacki
DMU/FEU/STAG
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccgl.net �����j/`lJ/, e
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River WWTP
City of Shelby, North Carolina
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions subject to review under the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include the award of certain grants for projects
authorized by Congress through the Agency's annual Appropriations Acts. EPA has reviewed
the above authorized project in accordance with NEPA implementation procedures (40 CFR Part
6) and determined that it is eligible for a categorical exclusion and is thereby exempting it from
further substantive environmental review.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004, (P.L. 108-199) authorized EPA funds in the
amount of $192,900 to Town of Shelby for wastewater infrastructure improvements. The
estimated cost of the proposed project is $450,000. The remaining $257,100 match will be
provided by local funds.
The City of Shelby owns and operates the First Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant,
which was originally constructed in the 1950's and was substantially upgraded in the 1990's to
its current capacity of 6.0 million gallons per day. The proposed project includes repairs to the
existing trickling filter mechanisms and replacement of the associated pumping equipment. The
existing trickling filters were decommissioned in 2005 when they reached the end of their useful
life, and the plant has relied entirely on an activated sludge process for secondary treatment since
that time. The plant has struggled to achieve consistent, adequate treatment, particularly
nitrification, since the trickling filters were decommissioned. The trickling filters will be
restored to service by replacing the seals, renovating the recirculating pumping system, and
replacing mechanical equipment and control valves. The project is located in the Upper Broad
River Watershed, Hydrologic Unit Code 03050105.
The proposed project relates to an existing infrastructure system that collects and/or treats
wastewater and is eligible for a categorical exclusion consistent with the category of actions
listed under 40 CFR 6.204(a)(1)(ii) involving minor upgrading, or minor expansion of system
capacity or rehabilitation, including functional replacement, of the existing system and system
components. The facilities to be provided under 40 CFR 6.204(a)(1)(ii) will not create anew or
relocate an existing discharge to surface or ground water; result in substantial increases in the
volume of discharge or the loadings of pollutant to the receiving water; provide capacity to serve

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a population 30 percent greater than the existing population; be in conflict with state or other
regional growth plans or strategies; or directly or indirectly relate to upgrading or extending
infrastructure systems primarily for the purposes of future development.
This project does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 40 CFR
6.204(b)(1) through (10) that would make the project ineligible for a categorical exclusion. EPA
has determined that:
1. The action is not known or expected to have a potentially significant environmental
impact on the quality of the human environment, either individually or cumulatively
over time.
2. The action is. not known or expected to have disproportionately high and adverse human
health or environmental effects on any community, including minority communities,
low-income communities, or federally -recognized Indian tribal communities.
3. The action is not known or expected to significantly affect federally listed threatened or
endangered species or their critical habitat.
4. The action is not known or expected to significantly affect national natural landmarks
or any property with nationally significant historic, architectural, prehistoric,
archeological, or cultural value, including but not limited to, property listed on or
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
5. The action is not known or expected to significantly affect environmentally important
natural resource areas such as wetlands, floodplains, significant agricultural lands,
aquifer recharge zones, coastal zones, barrier islands, wild and scenic rivers, and
significant fish or wildlife habitat.
6. The action is not known or expected to cause significant adverse air quality effects.
7. The action is not known or expected to have a significant effect on the pattern and type
of land use or growth and distribution of population including altering the character of
existing residential area, or be inconsistent with state or local government, or federally -
recognized Indian tribe approved land use plans or federal land management plans.
8. The proposed action is not known or expected to cause significant public controversy
about a potential environmental impact of the proposed action.
9. The proposed action is not known or expected to be associated with providing financial
assistance through an interagency agreement for a project that is known or expected to
have potentially significant environmental impacts.
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10. The proposed action is not known or expected to conflict with federal, state, or local
government, or federally -recognized Indian tribe environmental resource -protection, or
land -use laws or regulations.
The North Carolina Historical Commission (February 19, 2010; ER 10-0192) has
determined that no historical, archaeological or cultural resources will be adversely affected. No
wetlands (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, February 12, 2010; Action ID. SAW-2010-00178) or
other environmentally important natural resource areas will be adversely affected by the project.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (February 9, 2010, Log No. 4-2-10-07) found no listed,
proposed or candidate species present.
The documentation to support this decision is on file at the offices of the Division of
Water Quality, Construction Grants and Loan Section, NCDENR, Raleigh, North Carolina and is
available for public viewing upon request by contacting Susan Kubacki at [phone]. If
new information indicates that at least one of the extraordinary circumstances applies or that the
action does not meet the qualifying criteria for a categorical exclusion, EPA will withdraw the
categorical exclusion and proceed with further environmental review.
Any new information in this regard may be addressed to: (EPA ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEWER), Infrastructure Section, Water Protection Division, EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth
Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960, fax number: [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Stanley Meiburg
Acting Regional Administrator
ER Witherspoon Ellington Brown (proof) Allenbach Giattina Mueller
2000 - Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 (P.L. 106-74)
2001 - Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-377)
2002 - Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-73)
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2003 - Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (P.L. 108-7)
2004 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199)
2005 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (P.L. 108-447)
2006 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2006 (P.L. 109-54)
2008 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161)
2009 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, (P.L. 111-8)
2010 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2010, (P.L. 111-88)
For Future Use when WEB posting:
General information about categorical exclusions as well as recent categorical exclusions issued
for (STATE) is available at http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/gtas/publicnoticesCEs.html.
Revised 03-01-10
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 2010
Memo To: Jessica Sutton, Project Review Engineer
Design Management Unit
Construction Grants and Loans
From: Rob Krebsw//
Prepared By: :Michael Parkew/
Subject: ..City of Shelby
Broad River WWTP
Authorization to Construct
Trickling Filter Improvements
Stag Project
Gaston County
Per your request, this Office has reviewed the subject ATC modification request and
supporting documents submitted by the City of Shelby (the City) to for repairs and rehabilitation
of the existing (decommissioned) trickling filters at the subject facility. The reason the City has
chosen to put the decommissioned trickling filters back in operation is due to an inability to
consistenly comply with the NPDES permit limits for BOD5 and Ammonia Nitrogen. Our
comments and/or recommendations concerning this report are as follows.
In 2005, the City decommissioned the two existing trickling filters due to concerns that
mercury, used in the seals found in the rotary distributors would leak and contaminate the
receiving stream. The seals were removed and the trickling .filters decommissioned. Since that
time, the WWTP has demonstrated a limited ability to provide consistent treatment for BOD5 and
TSS, however, maintaining plant nitrifcation has proved to be more difficult. For this reason,
the City has decided to restore the trickling filters to their original operating ability. Use of these
filters may also offer some additional operational flexibility and improve WWTP efficiency,
however, it will likely affect the loading to the activated sludge process which follows the filters.
Therefore, pending a final technical review and approval by CG&L, it is recommended
that approval be granted to the City to place the existing trickling filters back into operation.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 14, 2010 -
MEMORANDUM
J A N 1 9 2010
TO: Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Mr. Andrew Pitner, Aquifer Protection Supervisor
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
FROM: Jessica E. Sutton
Review Engineer
Facilities Evaluation Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
SUBJECT: City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements First Broad River WWTP
Project No. STAG Project
One copy of the subject Trickling Filter Improvements First Broad River WWTP Engineering
Report is attached for the Mooresville Regional Office's technical review and comment. The
Regional Office's technical input concerning this project, based on the Region's knowledge of
the First Broad River WWTP, in Shelby, will be greatly appreciated. Please keep this copy of
the report for your files and return your comments to this office by February 15, 2010, if
possible.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and responsiveness. If you have any questions, please
contact me at [phone] at your earliest convenience.
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Attachment
cc: Jennifer Haynie, FEU Supervisor
FEU/STAG
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOI tI1CaTO11IIS
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 14, 2010
Mr. Brad Cornwell, E.I.
Public Utilities Director
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
SUBJECT: Acknowledgement
City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River WWTP
STAG Project
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
JA N 1 9 2010
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of the subject City of Shelby Trickling Filter
Improvements First Broad River WWTP Engineering Report on January 6, 2010. The Facilities
Evaluation Unit has initiated the project review, and we will notify you and your engineer upon
completion of our review.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (919)-715-6225.
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Sincerely,
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Jessica E. Sutton Review Engineer
Facilities Evaluation Unit
cc: Willis EnLyineers,-Chuck Willis. P.E.
Don Evans
Jessica E. Sutton
FEU/STAG
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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Governor
Mr: Brad Cornwell
Utilities Director
City of Shelby
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of plater Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
January 6, 2010
Resources
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Broad River WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on November 5, 2009 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -
Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO024538 111 121 09/11/05 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I II
Remarks
211 �6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------Reserved ------------------ ---
67I 169 70151 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Shelby WWTP
09:45 AM 09/11/05
04/07/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1940 S Lafayette St
Shelby NC 28152
04:00 PM 09/11/05
08/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Michael Todd Humphries/ORC/704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
David William Hux,718 Cedar Hill Dr Shelby NC 28152/Asst. Utilitiesontacted
Director/704-484-6840/ Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review flM Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and-& nature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0024538 I11 12I 09/11/05 1
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(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility has requested continuation of the exemption to required 24 monitoring of the WWTP. The
facility demonstrated the following at the time of the inspection:
1. Visitation of the plant by on -call staff during weekends and holidays through operator logs and DMRs.
2. Access to plant controls through remote internet access.
3. Alarms throughout the plant that alert the on -call staff.
4. Home address of the ORC and maintenance supervisor, which are in close proximity to the WWTP.
5. Continual plant operation by the on call staff during heavy flow events (>11 mgd).
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: Shelby VWVTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The facility currently has a variance for 24 hour staffing.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated on the day of the
inspection.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?..®❑
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DM Rs?
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Is the chain -of. -custody complete?-
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing'the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: Shelby WwTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: DMRs for 12/08-08/09 were reviewed for the inspection. One weekly
average BOD violation was reported for the week ending January 10, 2009. No other
violations were reported for the review period. Monthly average caluclations less than
(<) vaules were caluclated incorrectly. Please calculate as discussed on the day of the
inspection. If there are any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact the
inspector.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment: The BOD incubator was 21.5°C on the day of the inspection. Sample
storage temperature was-4.0°C, but the samples were not frozen.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
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Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Permit: NC0024538 Owner -Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
'Comment: The influent diversion structure has been sealed.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a. Manual.
b.Mechanical .
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance? +
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment: GDS, Inc. disposes of screeningsat the landfill.
Grit Removal
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b. Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
Comment: The grit facility was inoperable at the time of the inspection. The facility is
currently obtaining quotes to, repair the unit. .
Primary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Primary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
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Comment:
Trickling Filter -
Yes
No
NA
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Is the filter free of ponding?
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Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter.'s distribution arms?
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Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms?
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Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth?
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Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth?
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Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging?
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Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails?
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Comment: The facility is planning to put the trickling filters back in service after
completing some repair/upgrade work. _
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Jet
Is the basin'free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment: The aeration basins appeared well mixed on the day of the inspection .
The facility tries to keep the mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) at about 1900 mg/L.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Permit: NC0024538 Owner -Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA NE
Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sid'ewall depth)
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Comment: The facility is currently using 3 of the 4 secondary clarifiers. Secondary
clarifier effluent was clear on the day of the inspection.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
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No
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NE.
Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment: Wasting rates are based on clarifier blanket and MLSS levels. Wasting is
controlled through SCADA.
Disinfection -Gas -
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No
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Are cylinders secured adequately?
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Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
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Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- -___)
1000-0010-0927
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
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Type of system ?
Gas ,
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Permit: NCO024538 Owner - Facility: Shelby WVVfP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes
No
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The effluent was clear on the day of the inspection. No impacts on the
receiving stream were noted.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: The effluent flow meter was last calibrated by Ken Nash on 9/9/2009.
Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
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Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
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Permit: NC0024538 Owner -Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
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Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
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Comment: Floor drains from the equipment maintenance facility discharge to launders
of the holding tank. This should be closely monitored and logged to prevent upset of
the WWTP.
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes
No
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Is the equipment operational?
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Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
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Is storage adequate?
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Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
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Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
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The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
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Comment: The solids handling equipment was not in operation at the time of the
inspection. All building ventilation was operational at the time of the inspection.
Standby Power
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Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primarypower source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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Comment:
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IFV
June 5,2009
NCDENR /Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
East Center Avenue, Suite 301
She
NORTH CAROLINA
Post Office Box 207 Shelby, NC 28151-0207
V
JU N - 9 2009
Subject: City of Shelby First Broad River WWTP
ORC Designation - NPDES #0024538
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Dear Water Quality Section:
In February, the City of Shelby notified your office via letter that the ORC position at the
First Broad WWTP had become vacant. The City of Shelby has since hired Mr. Todd
Humphries as the new Plant Supervisor / ORC. I have attached the ORC designation form
that was submitted to WPCSOCC on June 5, 2009.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
CITY OF SHELBY
1)?;J L.
David W. Hux
Assistant Utilities Director
www.cityofshelby.com

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: CAI l V QE y (h V P• Ct7YN1V�P
Mailing Address: t' () FJD)i 20-7
City: Sl-ell bV State: � Zip: 7-S(5l - Phone #: (704) 4W --L NO
Signature: Date: s 2Di�
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Facility Name: t-1 rsS Bfoc►6 W WTP Permit #: W/do2.�CJ�I�
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Facility Type & Grade:
Grade Grade
Biological VrWTP I V Surface Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name: kki Oh0.G j Todd f6mpltiri e,6
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: W W 4 ^ q 4 27Z8 Work Phone #: (704 ) t%9q -I P i SO
Signature: !` Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinaryy Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
.................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: _ Lt6 S . pom I KS
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: WWI!- Q8.M Work Phone #: (704 qV4-'6$SD
Signature: Qx Date:, bQ
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
................... :.......................... ..................................................................................................... .
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
(See next page for designation of additional back-up operator,. Designation of more than one back-up operator is optional.)
Revised 1-2008

Additional Back-up ORC designations
Facility Name:, R YST PiY(OJ wwTP Permit #: N6602-4SM
Back -Up Operator in Responsibld Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: paid wi tit ct" Hvx
Certificate Type /' Grade / Number: W w4-23531 Work Phone #: (-W) 484-(M o
Signature:'- G�' " - '� l/t. Date: W S I2-U O1
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone M ( )
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary, Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by .
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
Work Phone #: ( )
Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
...............................................................................................................................:........................................................
Revised 1-2008

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor . Director
Mr. Brad Cornwell
Utilities Director
Town of Shelby
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Subject:
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
May 12, 2009
Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitation
Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0223
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
A review of the January 2009 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
Week ending 1/10/09
Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
BOD 43.1 mg/L 37.5 mg/L (Weekly average)
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided
an explanation for the noted effluent limit violation a response to this Notice is not requested;
however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which
you wish to present; please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any
additional violations. If the violations are of a. continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to
consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office
for additional information.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterqualiV.org
Nne
orthCarolhia
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper

Mr. Brad Cornwell
NOV-2009-LV-0223, Page 2
May 12, 2009
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Allocco or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Cleveland County Health Department
MA

03/10/2008 09:05 704-484-6808 CITY OF SHELBY UOC ,E 02
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c Form CS-SSQ
t Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART I
This form shz
Il be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of
the sanitary s
wef overflow ($SO),
Permit Number:
NPDES0024538 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use treatment plant NOA/VQ#)
Flrst
Facility:
road River WWTP
'Incident # — - - ---
Owner: City o
Shdlby Region: Mooresville
Shelby
City:
Count Cleveland
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Source of SSO
(check applicable) : Sanitary Sewer 0 Pump Station
SPECIFIC location
of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at We
5tall & Bragg Street, etc.): 1940 S Lafay¢tta St WWTP
1-atitude (degre
s/minute/second): a5/14/32 Longitude(degrees/minutelsecond): 81/34121
Incident StarteJ
Dt: 03-06-2008 Time; 3:12 pm Incident End Dt.03-06-2008 Time: 3:23 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy)
hh:mm AM/PM (rnm-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AM/PM
1,939
Estimated volume
of the SSO: gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour)
Describe how the
volume was determined: Full 5' pipe novdnv G� 2'15ec = 176,23 gal5(min T 11 mine
Weather condi
ions during SSO event: Rain
surface waters? 0 Yes I J No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gallons): 1939
Did SSO reach
Surface water
ama: First Broad River
Did the SSO re
ult in a fish kill? 17 Yes Q No El Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed'+" -
SPECIFIC Cause(s)
of the SSO:
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Severe Natural Condition
❑ Grease
Inflow and Infiltration
❑ Pump Station Equipment Failure
Vandalism
❑ Debris in line
Immediate 24- our verbal notification reported to:
❑✓ DWQ 1P Emergency Mgmt.
John Leslle/DWQ-MRO
❑ Roots
❑ Power outage
R1 Other (Please explain in Part Il)
Date (mm-dd-yyyy): 03-06-2008 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 4'55 pm
If a i SSO is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until 550 can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-2 5.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,D00 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall iss e a ress release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic nevus media providing general
coverage in the county w ere fhe discharge occurred, when 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a ubli notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail.
The Director, D vision of Water QualitV, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are reauired to be reported to Division unless it
1) the discharg was caused by severe natural conditions and there Were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharg was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee
and/or owner, nd the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be ompleted to provide a justification claim for sither of the above situations, This Information will be the basis
for the determi ation of any enforcement action. Therefore, it is important to be as complete as possible.
WHETHER Off' NOT PART 11 IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM,
CS-SSO Form I October 9, 2D03 Page 1

03/10/2008 09:05 704-484-6808 CITY OF SHELBY UDC PAGE 03
Form CS-SSO
5
�= Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART 1 I
ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM
AND INCLUE
E THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE
bNLY THOSE SECTIONS' PERTAINING TO THFz CAUSE OF THE SSO A$ CHECKED IN PART I
In the check boxes
below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated
A HARDCOP
OF THIS FOi M SHOULD BE SUBMITTEDD TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS 17 HAS
BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural
Condition hurricane, tornado, etc,
evere natural condition" In detail.
Describe the "
How much adv
nce warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
Grease Do
umentation such as oleaning, inspections, enforcement
overflow reports, educational Material and distribution date
available upon request.)
alst time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
actions pas
etc. should Le
When was the
Do you have ar
enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease traps/interceptors? 0YeZ No C-1NA DNE
Have there besn
recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other ❑YesU No DNA UNE
nonresidential grease
contributors?
Explain.
Have there been
other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by grease? ❑YesO No DNA LINE
When?
If yes, describe
them:
Have cleaning
nd inspections ever been increased at this location? ❑YesU No DNA DNE
Explain.
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Have educatio
ial materials about grease been distributed in the past? ❑Y1- 50 No ❑NA ❑NE
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
If the SSO occi
rred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked for grease
accumulation?
Were the floats
I�
clean? ❑Yes❑ No❑NA❑NE
Comments:
Immediately
Iosed the valve entering the wet well. It took j I mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from,
Roots .
Do you have 2ri
active root control program? ❑Yes❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Describe
Have cleaning
nd inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots? ❑Yes❑ N. ❑NA ❑NE
Explain:
What correr-tiVf
actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding system if
associated with
the SSO)?
What correctivE
actions are planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion?
Has the line ben
smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑Ye No [INA ❑NE
If Yes, when?
Comments:
Immediately
Aosed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from_
Inflow and Infiltration
SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that ❑Yes] No ❑NA LINE
Are you under an
addresses 1/1?
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Explain if Yes:
What corrective
actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows at this spill location
within the last
ear?
Has there been
1�--17
any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at the SSO location? ❑YeE No ❑NA ❑NE
If Yes, when w
is the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line be
an smoke tested orvideoed within the past year? ❑Yestu No LINA LINE
If Yes, when ar
d indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 rel
ted projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? DYesl No NA NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there be
n any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? Yes ] No NA NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspec
any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? ❑YasU No ❑NA ©NE
If Yes, explain:
Have all lines c
ntacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been inspected recently? C]YeE No ONA EINE
If Yes, explain:
What other corrective
actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this location?
Comments:
Immediately
21osed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from.
Pump Station
r ui ment Failure Documentation of testing, records etc.,
Aded upon request.)
ification/alarm systems are present?
shoul be pro
What kind of n
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) E]Yes
CS-SSO Form
October 9, 2003 Page 4

03/10/2008 09:05 704-484-6808 CITY OF SHELBY UOC PAGE 06
Audible es
Visual Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) ❑Yes
Emergency Contact Signage ❑Yes
Other Eyes
Describe the equipment
that failed?
What kind of si
uadons trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure, power failure, high
water, etc,)?
Were notificati
n/alarm systems operable? ❑Yes❑ No ONACNE
If no, explain:
If a pump faile
, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
What specifeal
y was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed
when was it last exercised?
Were all pumpE
—
set to alternate? ❑Yeses.! No ❑NA ❑NE
Did any pump Ehow
above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Were adequate
spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, etc.)? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
Was a spare or
portable pump immediately available? ❑ Yes❑ NO ❑ NA ❑ NE
If a float problem,
when were the floats last tested? How?
If an auto -dialer
or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
Immediately c
losed the valve entering the wet well. It gook 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from.
CS-SSO Form
October 9, 2003 Page 5

03/10/2008 09:05 704-484-6808 CITY OF SHELSY UOC PAGE 07
Power outa
e Documentation of testing,_records etc. should be
power source upon request.)
power or pumping source?
provided of TIternative
What is your a 1ernate
•n-Site Generato
Did it function I
Describe?
roperly? Na ❑NA ❑NE
When was the
afternate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a
prepare forthe
weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to
vent?
Comments:
Immediately
ulosed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from.
Vandalism
Provide police iaport
Was the site secured?
If Vae hemr?
Padlocked
number: —
1 1Yesl- J Na ❑ NA ❑ NE
Control Panel
Have there bee
If Yes, explain:
i previous problems with vandallsrti at the SSO location? Ye,C_I No NA NE
0
What security measures
Comments:
--
have been plat in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future? ❑ YeE No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Debris in line
Rocks, sticks ra s and other items not allowed in the
item,etc.
has been found in the line?
collection sy
What type of debris
How could it ha
ie gotten there?
Are manholes hi
the area secure and intact? Ye No NA NE
CS-SSO Form
October 9, 20D3 Page 6
Y

03/10/2008 09:05 704-484-G808 CITY OF SHELBY UDC PAGE 08
When was the
area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning
and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous problems with debris? ❑Yos❑ No ❑NA UNF
Explain:
Are appropriatE
educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future similar 0Yesll No ❑NA ONE
occurrences?
Comments:
Immediately
closed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins, for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from,
Other (Pictui
es and a po lee report should be available u on request.)
Describe:
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Were adeqU2tC
equipment and resouroes available to fix the problem? lY-uYes❑ No 0 NA © NE
If Yes. explain:
If the problem could
not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen the impact of the
SSO?
Comments:
Immediately
losed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from.
For QWQ Use
Only:
d an Additional Written Report: ElYOE No ❑NA UNE
DWq RequestE
If Yes, What Ac
ditional Information is Needed:
Comments:
Immediately
blosed the valve entering the wet well. It took 11 mins. for the levels to equalize and flow to stop from.
CS-SSO Form
October 9, 2003 page 7

' '133/10/2008 09:05 704-4e4-6808 CITY OF SHELBY UDC PAGE 09
As I representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and acc
to the best of my knowledge -
Person subm tting claim: Date:
� J
� CSignature:•` �� Title: NA1 7 ,_--
Telephone N mber:
Any additional i formatiQn desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge oft e SSO with refarance to the Inoiderlt number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this form
is Completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form I October 9, 2003 Page 8

1 03/10/2000 09:05 704-484-6808 CITY OF SHELBY UOC PAGE 01
Fax Transmission Cover Sheet
To:
Barbara SjffQrd
From:
Karen Wilkins
cornpan
:
Date.,
10 March 2008
Fax:
704.663-6040
Dept;
Utilities
Phone;
Re:
Spill Report
Mes
Number of pages transmitted (including cover sheet) 9
If you do not receive all the pages, please call 704.484,6840
Revised 812006
Post Office BOX 207 - Shelby, NC 28151-0207
Phone [phone] - Fax 7Q4 484-6808
Visit us at Vjww,CjtVof5hajby.rom

January 29, 2008
Mr. Robert Sledge
NC Division of Water Quality
NPDES Western Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 28151
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Subject: Overflows at Influent Pump Station
City of Shelby — First Broad WWTP
Dear Mr. Sledge:
F E B 1 2008
As requested in your letter dated October 12, 2007, the City of Shelby has evaluated our options
regarding the overflow pipe and is hereby presenting this letter as our action plan for remediating the
overflow pipe.
The City of Shelby has evaluated the overflow pipe with the help of an outside engineer; however we
didn't feel that it was necessary to develop a formalized, .plan from, the engineer for this change. As we
discussed in our phone conversation this morning, money would be better served making the necessary
changes. The attached diagrams depict the location of the overflow line along with a manhole diagram.
The line is a 42" line that runs north to south by the Main Lift Pump Station and then elbows at a forty five
degree angle to the First Broad River. The overflow pipe extends from the Main Lift Wetwell into a
manhole located along the North/South line. The plan calls for a contractor to block the pipe both north
and south of the manhole and then filling the manhole with concrete to the bottom of the pipe from the
wetwell. There are no other pipes or points below the projected blocked manhole area.
We believe that this -should satisfy your requirements to eliminate a possible overflow point to the First
Broad. We are currently obtaining quotes from contractors to conduct the work and we anticipate that
without some unforeseen delay, we should have the remediation of the overflow pipe completed within 60
days.
Please contact me if you should have any questions or comments. I can be reached at 704-484-6840.
Sincerely,
-f�wr:ztl w �
David Hux
Assistant Utilities Director - Operations
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Overflow Pipe
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From: "David Hux" <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 13:11:29 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
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Mr. Sledge:
This email is to inform you that the overflow pipe located at the City of Shelby's First Broad WWTP has
been sealed off per our letter dated January 29, 2008. The manhole both upstream and downstream
sections of the pipe leading to the First Broad were blocked up and a concrete fill was completed. I
have attached pictures for your review. Please indicate if this information will suffice the State's
requirements or if additional information is needed.
Thanks
David Hux
Assistant Utilities Director
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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1,
March 10, 2008
Mr. David Hux
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Michael F_ Easley, Govem
William G. Ross Jr., Secreta
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc
Coleen Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County, NC
Dear Mr. Hux:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 5, 2008 by John Lesley of this Office. Please inform the
facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,°
L
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Cleveland County Health Department
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Nam` Cur-21naazofi
✓Vat
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES ydmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI2 LI 3 ) NC0024538 111 1208/03/OS C SI 117 18 LC 19IUS 20IU
N 6
Remarks
211111111fI11111111111111111111111111f111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ----Reserved —
671 3 0 1 69 701 31 71 INI INI I 73 LU 74 71,
I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:45 AM 08/03/05
04/07/01
Shelby WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1940 S Lafayette St
Shelby NC 28152
03:15 PM 08/03/05
08/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
John E Rhom/ORC/704-484-6850/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Julie McMurry,PO Box 207 Shelby NC 28150/Interim Utilities Contacted
Director/709-984-6840/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ■ Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and coecklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley i MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2198/
Sign ture of Management Q A Revie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
tQ
Mar is A occo MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 2
3 11 12 17 18
NC0024538 I I 08/03/05 I UC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
A toxicity test failure was reported in May 2008, a Notice of Violation (NOV) was sent on July 20, 2007 for
the violation.
A daily maximum total residual chlorine violation was reported in July 2007 (NOV-2008-LV-0034).
A Weekly average fecal coliform limit violation was reporting in September 2007 (NOV 2008-LV-0072).
Page # 2

Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Permit
Owner - Facility: Shelby WWfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Page # 3--

Permit. NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Effluent Pioe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and. other debris?
■ ❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
0000
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
01100
Is the flow meter operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
[]ONO
Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated on 8/9/2007. Calibration is performed
annually. Flow meter readings are taken directly off the meter for reporting.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
❑
■
❑
❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■.
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
■
❑
❑
0
Are float controls operable?
■
❑
❑
❑ .
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■
110
❑
Comment: The influent pump station currently has a by-pass line. The facility has
submitted a plan to the DWQ that will allow the by-pass line to be taken out of service.
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M_
MA
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Type of bar screen
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ■
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Owner - Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
❑
b. Mechanical
■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Primary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
0
❑
Are, weirs level?
■
❑
❑
Q
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
Q
❑
❑
' Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
Q
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/< of the sidewall depth)
❑
Q
❑
■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑
❑
0
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
Cl
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Page # 5
11
d

Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Secondary Clarifier
Owner - Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
Cl
❑ .
Is the drive unit operational? .
■
El
❑
0
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
❑
n
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
❑
❑
Cl
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Plug flow
Type of aeration system
Jet
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
❑
0
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
n
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
❑
0
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
❑
❑
C1
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment: The aeration system is made up of a pod system that utilizes compressed
air and recirculation to thoroughly niix and aerate the wastewater.
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■
❑
n
❑
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
Cl
n
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0010-0927
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
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Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Owner - Facility: Shelby VVWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
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Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Comment: 1750 K generator can operate the entire VWVfP (including the influent
pump station), a separate 350K generator is also available to operate the influent lift
station.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes
No
NA
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Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
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Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Permit: NCO024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Owner - Facility: Shelby WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: The on -site lab performs all required testing except for metals, LTMP
analyses, and cyanide which are conducted by Shealy Labs. Pace Laboratories
performs toxicity testing.
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Yes No NA NE
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Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes
No
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Comment:
Aerobic Digester Yes
No
NA
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Comment:
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Permit NC0024538
Inspection Date: 03/05/2008
Owner - Facility: Shelby WUVFP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Solids Handling Equipment
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the equipment operational?
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Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
0
Is storage adequate?
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Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
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Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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BRAD R CORNWELL PLS EI
UTILITIES DIRECTOR
CITY OF•SHELBY
PO BOX 207
SHELBY NC 28151-0207
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO024538
Shelby W W'IT'
Cleveland.County
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 3, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is requited to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit .
cc: CENTRAL FILES
es"resT`r egional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Noe Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orQ Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 • Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
2007 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
General Information
Facility Name: BROAD RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Location: 1940 South Lafayette Street
Off NC 18 Southwest of Shelby, Cleveland County
Responsible Entity: City of Shelby, North Carolina
Person in Charge: John E. Rhom, Plant Supervisor / O.R.C.
P.O. Box 207, Shelby, N.C., 28151
[phone] or [phone]
Applicable Permits:
TREATMENT WORKS
KC 00
08/31/20082
COMPOST FACILITY
WQ0007780
Expires
07/31/2008
LAB CERTIFICATION #
238
Expires
12/31/2008
COLLECTION #
WQCS00037
Expires
06/30/2012
STORM WATER #
NCG110040
Expires
04/30/2008
Description of 'Treatment Process:
This is a 6.0 (six) MGD (Million Gallons a Day) Biological (Activated Sludge) Wastewater
Treatment Facility consisting of a bar screen, grit removal, cylindrical fines screen, two primary
clarifiers, pump stations, aeration basin, four final clarifiers, two chlorinators, two sulfonators,
sludge pump station, aerated sludge holding tank, two filter belt presses, ten bay sludge compost
building, and standby power generator. This Facility discharges into the First Broad River, which
is Class C water in the Broad River Basin.

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II. Performance
Summary of System Performance for calendar year 2007:
This Facility is maintained and in good operational condition. Effluent from the secondary
clarifiers is of high quality with few suspended solids. The mixed liquor in the aeration basin is
mixed well and is maintained at a sufficient dissolved oxygen level for the biological process to
operate properly. The mixed liquor in the secondary clarifiers exhibits good settling
characteristics. Records concerning instrument calibration and process control are being
maintained in accordance with NPDES Permit requirements. The discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs), chain -of -custody forms, and laboratory analyses form are readily available for review
in the facility's office. All records are complete and up-to-date.
Overall for the previous twelve (12) months the `Broad River WWTP was exceptionally well
operated and maintained. Plant Staff is very knowledgeable about the treatment process and the
Broad River Plant. Thorough planning is evident throughout the plant with areas of concern
being addressed in a timely fashion. Lab personnel are very knowledgeable and their
organization outstanding"
Deficiencies:
The last Plant Inspection by the State took place on October 19, 2006. Any Notice of Deficiencies
(NOD) or (NOV) Notice of Violations from that report were published in the 2006 Performance
Report.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW / OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:
The facility is well operated and maintained. The storm water retention basin behind the sludge
compost facility has been cleaned out and maintained.
Comprehensive process control and preventative maintenance programs are followed in the
operation of the WWTP. Facility grounds were well maintained.
The WWTP is properly staffed in accordance with the permit requirements.
SELF — MONITORING PROGRAM:
State Regulators last inspected the Plant on October 19, 2006, at which time the monthly
monitoring reports for the period of September `05 — August `06 were reviewed. No limit
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct the chronic toxicity result
was not reported on the August 06 DMR (MR-1 form). An amended DMR was submitted.
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Violations of Permit Conditions
During the 2007 Self Monitoring period the City of Shelby's Broad River WWTP experienced
Three (3) Notice of Violations (NOV)
1) May, 2007, Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Test Failed.
2) July, 2007, Total Residual Chlorine, over permit limit.
3) September, 2007, Fecal Coliform over permit limit
Summary of violation(s):
(1) Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Test Failed.
The City's discharge permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources / Division of Water Quality (NCDENR / DWQ) requires that a "Whole
Effluent Toxicity test be conducted each quarter, measured by the "Chronic Toxicity (P/F) test
using Ceriodaphnia dubia at 17%. The Plant received results back from an outside Laboratory
that we had failed to Pass (P) this test in May, 2007. The plant was required to conduct 3 more
tests, one for each of the next three (3) months to correct these results. The effluent Toxicity was
passed each month that followed.
(2) Total Residual Chlorine, over permit limit.
The permitted discharge limit for Chlorine Residual is .28 ug/L, on the 19"' of July the injection
rate for the So2 (Sulfer Dioxide) which is used to neutralize chlorine was adjusted. This resulted
in the So2 injection rate to low to neutralize chlorine in the plant effluent. The C12 residual for
that day was 34 ug/L, which was 6 ug/L over the permit limit.
(3) Fecal Coliform count over the permit limit. One of the permit discharge limit is for Fecal
Coliform, it is based on a weekly average. The Plant was out of compliance for this limit the
week of 09/03/2007 through 09/09/2007. The weekly average limit is 400 cols./100mL, the
average for that week was 439 cols./100mL. This violation can be contributed to a combination
of a short week due to a holiday with no process control adjustments made on that Monday, a
rise in nitrites in the Chlorine contact basin and a drop in effluent pH. One or a combination of
any of these conditions can inhibit the effectiveness of chlorine to destroy the pathogens in the
out going water.
Notification of Wastewater Overflows
The Over Flows listed below were due to significant rain events occurring over a 24 to 48 hour
period. During a large rain event, water invades the City's collection system through a process
know as "I & I" (Inflow and Infiltration). When the amount of rainwater entering the system
surpasses the Plants "Pumping Capacity" then an overflow occurs. This untreated or partially
treated wastewater enters the First Broad River at a point just north of the plant regular outfall
pipe. During the end of 2006 and the first 3 months of 2007, the City undertook a pump upgrade
project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A 45 HP Pump was removed and replaced with 2
each 200 HP High Service Pump, this along with 2 each existing 75 HP pumps as well as
remedial work performed at a number of areas within the collection system has virtually

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eliminated the possibility of an overflow due to the low pumping capacity at the WWTP. This
project was budgeted at just over 500,000.00 dollars.
January 01, 2007 12,706 Gallons
January 08, 2007 531,840 Gallons
March 01, 2007 28,206 Gallons
TOTAL 572,752 Gallons
There were no Environmental impact or fish kill observed in the receiving waters of the First
Broad River following any of the overflows reported for the calendar year 2007. Proper
notification was made to the State of North Carolina, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office and the
required Public Notifications were issued.
III. Notification
A full and complete copy of The City of Shelby's First Broad River Wastewater Treatment
Plant's "Performance Annual Report" has been posted on a prominent Bulletin Board located at
the City of Shelby's Utility Operations Center, 824 West Grover Street.
Citizens will be notified of this location through a presentation given at a regularly scheduled
City Council Meeting.
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Michael F. Easley, Govemo
William G. Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 00018497 6196
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brad Cornwell
Public Utilities Director
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV 0072
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Cornwell:.
A review of the September 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter
001 Fecal Coliform
Reported Value "
439/100 ml (weekly average)
Permit Limit
400/100 ml (weekly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions conceming this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at
704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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Cleveland County Health Dept.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor /
William G. Ross Jr., S ,fin
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
Coleen Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
January 17, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 00018497 6346
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brad Cornwall
Public Utilities Director
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations .
Tracldng #: NOV-2008-LV 0034
Shelby WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO024538
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Cornwall:
A review of the July 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 total residual chlorine 34 ug/1 (daily maximum) 28 ug/1 (daily maximum)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the .
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at
704/663-1699.
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Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
February 9, 2010
Ms. Jennifer M. Haynie, Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Dear Ms. Haynie:
Subject: Engineering Report for the City of Shelby's Trickling Filter Improvements at the First
Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cleveland County, North Carolina
We received a copy of the subject Engineering Report (ER) with your letter of January 25, 2010,
requesting our comments on the subject project. We are providing the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Based on the information provided in the ER and a review of our records, we do not believe the
proposed wastewater treatment plant improvements will have any effect on any federally listed
species or designated critical habitat. Therefore, the requirements under section 7(c) of the Act
are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if. (1) new
information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in -this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is
detennined that may be affected by the identified action.
Please contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 229, if you have any questions
regarding our comments. We have assigned our Log No. 4-2-10-074 to this project; please refer to
it in all future correspondence directed to us concerning this matter.
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Reviewer, North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRIC17, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
February 12, 2010
Regulatory Division
Action ID. SAW-2010-00178
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Dear Sir or Madam:
RECEIVED
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This is, in response to your January 25, 2010 letter requesting comments on the proposed
"City of Shelby Trickling Filter Improvements" project. The site is located at the First Broad
River WWTP, on the west side of NC 18, south of Shelby, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
On February 11, 2010, we inspected the site and the project with WWTP personnel. We
determined that the project and the proposed work will all occur on non jurisdictional high
ground. Therefore, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, no Department of the Army
permit will be required for the project.
Thank you for allowing us to comment on this project. If you have any further questions,
please contact me at [phone] x224.
cc: Willis Engineers
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Chapin
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Office of Archives and History
Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary Division of Historical Resources
JeffreyJ. Crow, Deputy Secretary David Brook, Director
February 19, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jennifer Haynie
Division of Water Quality
NC Department
'o�f�Environment
and Natural
Resources
FROM. Peter Sandbeck
SUBJECT: City of Shelby Trickling Filter Improvements, First Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant,
Cleveland County, ER 10-0192
Thank you for your letter of January 25, 2010, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above -referenced tracking number.
Locauam 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Centel, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

Hood, Donna
From: Todd Humphries [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 3:49 PM
To: Hood, Donna
Cc: David Hux
Subject:. Chlorine Contact basin valve maintenance
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On April 20t", we will not have a discharge of water to the First Broad river for about four (4) to six (6) hours for
maintenance work to be performed on a valve. This is being sent per our phone conversation on April 19, 2010.
Todd Humphries
Plant Supervisor / ORC
City of Shelby Utilities
PO Box 270
South Lafayette St.
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Visit us on the web at www.cityofshelby.com

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. Brad Cornwell, E.I.
Public Utilities Director
City of Shelby
PO Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
February 16, 2010 --
FEB 1 9 2010
SUBJECT: Review Comments
City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River W WTP
Engineering Report
STAG Project
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its technical and
environmental review of the subject City of Shelby Trickling Filter Improvement First Broad
River WWTP Engineering Report. A copy of technical, environmental, and agency comments
resulting from this review is attached for your reference. These comments are also being sent
directly to your consulting engineer, Mr. Chuck Willis, P.E., by copy of this letter. A revised
Engineering Report that incorporates responses to these comments should be submitted for our
review and approval as soon as possible. Providing thorough and complete responses to these
review comments in a timely manner is necessary to avoid delay of the project approval.
1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �����"�®
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Mr. Brad Cornwell, E.I.
February 16, 2010
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If you have any questions concerning the technical review issues, please contact Jessica
Sutton at [phone]. If you have any questions concerning environmental review issues,
please contact Susan Kubacki at [phone]. You may also contact me at [phone].
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Sincerely,
tennifer Haynie, Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
Attachment (all cc.'s)
cc: Willis Engineers — Chuck Willis, P.E.
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Don Evans
Jessica E. Sutton
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Technical Review Comments
City of Shelby
Trickling Filter Improvements First Broad River WWTP
Engineering Report — December 2009
STAG Project
February 16, 2010
Note: Please provide a response to all comments on a "comment for comment" basis.
Where appropriate, add or revise narrative in the text of the Engineering Report (ER) that
addresses the issues discussed in the comments. In addition, the comments and responses
may be included as a part of the Report (e.g. in an Appendix). A copy of the guidance for
the preparation of engineering reports can be found at:
httl)://www.nce,izi.net/Engineerijig/platis.html.
I. General
1. Please note that approval of the ER does not constitute approval of sole source
procurement. Plans and specifications must comply with N. C. General Statutes
Chapter 133, Section 4, prior to their approval.
2. Effective September 1, 2006, the Division's rules contained in 15A NCAC 2H have
been replaced by the new 15A NCAC 2T Rules. Minimum Design Criteria for both
non -discharging and discharging facilities can now be found in the 2T Rules. A copy
of the new Rules can be found at: http://112o.enr.state.nc.Lis/lau/main.litnil.
3. The owner and consulting engineer should be advised that after approval of the ER,
there are several construction project permits, approvals, certifications, etc. that must
be obtained before the project plans and specifications can be approved and the
project be advertised for bids. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that preliminary
work to obtain the following items, if applicable, begin as soon as possible:
a. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from the Division of Land Quality or a
letter from them stating that no permit is required for this project.
b. A reasonable subsurface investigation that must be made available to the
contractor. If it is not included in the specifications, the specifications must
advise where a copy of the report can be observed. Typically, the Construction
Grants and Loans Section (CG&L) expects a boring about every 500 feet and at
each road crossing for linework, and at all major structures like pump stations,
aeration basins, and clarifiers.
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c. All construction easements, permanent easements, and rights -of -way. These
agreements and rights -of -way must be shown on the plans.
II. 1 Executive Summary: The fifth paragraph states the project cost of $450,000. Provide
information about the funding amount being requested with the STAG grant, and the
amount and type of funding that will match the STAG grant.
III. 2 Current Situation
1. Per ER guidelines, provide a complete copy of the NPDES permit.
2. 2.1. Facilities
a. This section describes plant upgrades but never states the specific age of the
trickling filters. Provide the year the trickling filters were installed.
b. In Section 2. 1, provide a more comprehensive discussion and description of the
current treatment process. Include a flow diagram of the current treatment
process, along with this discussion.
3. Population and Demographics
a. Provide the population information source and a more precise figure than the
figure presented in the first paragraph.
b. Compare service population with total population. If the service population is
equivalent to the total population, please state as such.
4. 2.4 Wastewater Flows: Per ER guidelines, provide a description of current flows (i.e.
the 2.5 MGD should specify residential, commercial, and industrial flow amounts).
IV. 3 Future Situation
1. Per ER guidance, provide 20-year population projections. The Office of State
Planning provides population data for each county and municipality that can be
accessed on the Internet at: http://www.deinog.state.nc.us. Other data may be used if
available. If other data is used, cite the source.
2. Per ER guidelines, provide 20-year flow projections.
V. 4 Alternatives Analysis
1. When describing each alternative and why it was rejected or accepted, include any
positive or negative environmental impacts (e.g., Alternative X has greater
environmental impact than the Preferred Alternative).
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2. Section 4.2 Trickling Filter Improvements: Provide information on any positive or
negative environmental effects for the alternative. Provide additional analysis as to
why this alternative is preferred.
3. Section 4.3 Expanded Activated Sludge Process: Consider using the last paragraph
from Section 6 as a component of non -preferred alternative justification.
4. Given the potential age of the trickling filters, describe if any other alternate
equipment has been considered to replace the trickling filters. If other equipment was
evaluated, discuss its feasibility and reasoning for rejection.
5. An additional alternative would be to convert the existing trickling filters to an
activated sludge process. Provide an expanded discussion of this possible alternative
and its feasibility. State why this alternative was rejected.
VI. 5 Present Worth Analysis: Per ER guidelines, provide a present worth analysis for each
feasible alternative.
VII. 6 User Charges and Financial Capability
1. Provide more information about the amount of money currently available in the repair
and replacement fund, and confirm whether this will provide the match needed for the
STAG grant.
2. Since the Expanded Activated Sludge Process Alternative discussed in Section 4.3 is
not the preferred alternative, please remove this paragraph from this section.
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 2010
Memo To: Jessica Sutton, Project Review Engineer
Design Management Unit
Construction Grants and Loans
From: Rob Kreb4 tc'%
Prepared By: Michael Parke ��V-
Subject: City of Shelby
Broad River WWTP
Authorization to Construct
Trickling filter Improvements
Stag Project
Gaston County
Per your request,. this Office has reviewed the subject A.TC modification request and
supporting documents submitted by the City of Shelby (the City) to for repairs and rehabilitation
of the existing (decommissioned) trickling; filters at the subject facility. The reason the City has
chosen to put the decommissioned trickling filters back in operation is clue to an inability to
consistenly comply with the NPDES permit limits for BOD; and Ammonia Nitrogen. Our
comments and/or recommendations concerning this report are as follows.
In 2005, the City decommissioned the two existing tricklin<7 filters due to concerns that
mercury, used in the seals found in the rotary distributors would leak and contaminate the
receiving stream. The seals wereremoved and the trickling filters decommissioned. Since that
time, the WWTP has demonstrated a limited ability to provide consistent treatment for B0D; and
'TSS, however. maintaining plant nitrifeation has proved to be more difficult. I' -or this reason.
the City has decided to restore the trickling filters to their original operating. ability. Use of these
filters may also oiler some additional operational flexibility and improve WWTP efliciency,
however.it will likely affect the loading to the activated sludge process which iol1o,,Ns tilt Filters.
Therefore_ pending a final technical review and approval by ff,&L, it is rec011n7e.nded
that approval be granted to the City to place the existing trick- ling.frlters back into operation.
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Environmental Review Comments
Preliminary Engineering Report for the
Trickling Filter Improvements
First Broad River WWTP
City of Shelby, North Carolina
STAG Project
February 17, 2010
I. General: In Section 7, please add a very brief Project Description, Purpose and Need, and
Alternatives Analysis, as many environmental agencies only look at the environmental
information document (EID) and may not look in the Engineering Report (ER) for this
information. The Alternatives Analysis should include a brief description, as well as the
rationale for acceptance/rejection.
II. 7. Environmental Consequences
1. Consider including an Environmental Features Figure to show the project area and the
location of the 100-year flood plain, public lands and scenic, recreational, and state
natural areas, archaeological and/or historic resources, threatened and endangered
species, wetlands, and streams.
2. In accordance with Department of Administration (DOA) guidelines, this section needs
to discuss the existing environment in a succinct manner at and around the project site,
regardless of expected impacts (or lack thereof) to the environment. In each of the
following subsections, add a brief discussion of the existing environment or conditions:
(7.1) Topography
(7.3) Soils
(7.4) Land Use
(7.5) Wetlands and Streams
(7.6) Prime and Unique Farmlands
(7.9) Noise Levels
(7.10) Ground Water Resources
(7.11) Surface Water Resources
(7.12) Forest Resources
(7.13) Shellfish or Fish and their Natural Habitats
(7.14) Wildlife and Natural Vegetation
(7.15) Threatened and Endangered Species.
3. Add a section for air quality to include existing environment, impacts, and mitigative
measures, if impacts are anticipated.
4. Per DOA guidelines, add a section to address whether toxic substances will be
introduced and what mitigative measures will be included. Note that even with minor
projects, construction activities typically introduce the potential for toxic substances
such as fuels or lubricants to be introduced to the environment.
5. Per DOA guidelines, add a section to briefly address environmental justice.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
February 9, 2010
Ms. Jennifer M. Haynie, Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Dear Ms. Haynie:
Subject: Engineering Report for the City of Shelby's Trickling Filter Improvements at the First
Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cleveland County, North Carolina
We received a copy of the subject Engineering Report (ER) with your letter of January 25, 2010,
requesting our comments on the subject project. We are providing the following comments in
accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Based on the information provided in the ER and a review of our records, we do not believe the
proposed wastewater treatment plant improvements will have any effect on any federally listed
species or designated critical habitat. Therefore, the requirements under section 7(c) of the Act
are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new
information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Please contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 229, if you have any questions
regarding our comments. We have assigned our Log No. 4-2-10-074 to this project; please refer to
it in all future correspondence directed to us concerning this matter.
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Reviewer, North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180

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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Regulatory Division
. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
February 12, 2010
Action ID. SAW-2010-00178
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is in response to your January 25, 2010 letter requesting comments on the proposed
"City of Shelby Trickling Filter Improvements" project. The site is located at the First Broad
River WWTP, on the west side of NC 18, south of Shelby, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
On February 11, 2010, we inspected the site and the project with WWTP personnel. We
determined that the project and the proposed work will all occur on non jurisdictional high
ground. Therefore, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, no Department of the Army
permit will be required for the project.
Thank you for allowing us to comment on this project. If you have any further questions,
please contact me at [phone] x224.
cc: Willis Engineers
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Chapin .
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office