WQ0014507_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

FirState of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Hearth and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director
Mr. Harlow Brown
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 25151
Dear Mr. Brown:
DEHNR
October 2. 1'997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014507
City of Shelby
Grey Fox Forest
Sewer Extension
Cleveland County
In accordance with your application received October 3, 1997 we are forwarding herewith Permit.
No. WQ0014507, dated October 23, 1997 to the City of Shelby for the construction and operation of the
subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please note that Administrative Code Section 15A
NCAC 2H .0219 (i) (2) (B) requires a two foot per second minimum velocity. The section of pipe in this
permit between manhole 4'24 and manhole 425 will need to maintain this minimum velocity.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicator)" hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the O.fflce of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27117, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447, Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this .matter, please contact Farrell Keough at [phone] extension 510
Sincerely,
Presto . Howard, .1r., P.E.
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Odom & Associates
P.O. Box 29635, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Shelby
Cleveland County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 5,185 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer and approximately
418 linear feet of 6 inch, (parallel to an 8 inch line) depressed line gravity sewer to serve 48 lots
consisting of two and three-bedroorn homes and the discharge of 14,400 GPD of collected domestic
wastewater into the City of Shelby's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received
October 3, 1997 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall he effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1.. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Shelby First
Broad River Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
This 'permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of
this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) a:nd force main shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of
wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
7. 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other

supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-.0535.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Perrnittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance vvith North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Perrnittee 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.
11,, In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Perrnittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
collection facilities.
12. To ensure that no solids build up accrue, the depressed sewer line section between manhole. #24
and manhole °25 shall, be inspected regularly and flushed as needed.
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number
(704) 663 - 1699 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the 'following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Permit issued this the 23 d' day of October, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Hbward, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014507
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Permit No. WQ0014507
October 23, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
as a duly registered Professional Engineer it the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, y, full time) the construction of the
project, _ ter tt
Project Name Location
Pe hereby state that, to the best of y abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation.
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No
Date