NC0024538_NC0024538_Renewal Application_20180125_20180125

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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:
ROY COOPER
Gm-erwr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LLNDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
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. 150B-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.ciov/permits-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,
3(
Wren The ford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
cc: Central Files w/application(MRO)
ec: WQPS Laserfiche File w/application
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

NPDES RENEWAL
February 2018
CITY OF SHELBY
FIRST BROAD RIVER WWTP
NPDES NCO024538
Physical:
First Broad WWTP
1940 S. Lafayette Street
Shelby, NC 28152
Mailing:
City of Shelby Utilities
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207
RECEIVE MEN R/DWR
FEB 05 2018
Water Resources
Permitting Section

Post Office Box 207
January 25, 2018
NCDEQ-DWR
NPDES Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: City of Shelby - First Broad WWTP
NPDES NCO024538 - Permit Renewal Request
On behalf of the City of Shelby, I am requesting the renewal of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit #NC0024538 for the First Broad River Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The permit application and associated information, including the sludge
management plan, are being submitted with this letter.
The First Broad River WWTP continues to operate as a 6.0 MGD activated Sludge plant for
treating municipal wastewater for the City of Shelby, Town of Fallston and Town of
Kingstown. Several improvements have taken place since the last permit renewal to
enhance the operations of the treatment plant.
All analysis have been conducted by NC Certified laboratories in accordance with 40 CFR
Part 136 requirements. This application includes data gathered from January 2014 through
December 2017.
If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding this permit renewal
application please do not hesitate to contact me at david.hux0cityofshelby com
Respectfully,
I
David W. Hux
Water Resources Director

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FORM
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1. EPA I.D. NUMBER
, GENERAL INFORMATION
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NCO024538
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P Consolidated Permits Program
GENERAL
(Read the "General Instructions" before starting.)
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LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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If a preprinted label has been provided,
I. EPA I.D. NUMBER NPDES# NCO024538 affix it in the designated space. Review the
information it is
carefully; if any of
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant incorrect cross through and enter the
correct data in the appropriate fill-in area
III. FACILITY NAME below, Also, if any of the preprinted data is
absent (the area to the I of the label
space lists the information that should
V. FACILITY 1 1940 S. Lafayette Street appear), please provide it in the proper fill -
MAILING LIST in areas) below. If the label is complete
Shelby, North Carolina 28152 and correct, you need not complete Items
I, III, V, and VI(except VI-B which must be
Cleveland County completed regardless). Complete all items
VI. FACILITY if no label has been roved. Refer to the
LOCATION instructions for detained item descriptions
and for the legal authorization under which
this data is collected.
11. POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS 4
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer "yes" to any
questions, you must submit this form and the supplemental from listed in the parenthesis following the question. Mark "X" in the box in the third column if
the supplemental form is attached. If you answer "no" to each question, you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer "no" if your activity is j
excluded from permit requirements; see Section C of the instructions. See also Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
MARK"X"
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
SPECIFIC
MARK "X"
FORM
FORM
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ATTACHED
A. is this facility a publicly owned treatment works
B. Does or will this facility (either existing or
which results in a discharge to waters of the
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proposed) include a concentrated animal
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U.S.? (FORM 2A)
feeding operation or aquatic animal
production facility which results in a discharge
to waters of the U.S.? (FORM 213)
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C. Is this facility which currently results in
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Is this proposal facility (other than those described
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discharges to waters of the U.S. other than
in A or B above) which will result in a discharge
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those described in A or B above? FORM 2C
to waters of the U.S.? FORM 2D
E. Does or will this facility treat, store, or dispose of
F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or
hazardous wastes? (FORM 3)
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municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum
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containing, within one quarter mile of the well
bore, underground sources of drinking water?
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G. Do you or will you inject at this facility any
H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for
produced water other fluids which are brought to
the surface in connection with conventional oil or
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special processes such as mining of suffer by the
Frasch process, solution mining of minerals, in
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natural gas production, inject fluids used for
situ combustion of fossil fuel, or recovery of
enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas, or inject
geothermal energy? (FORM 4)
fluids for storage of liquid hydrocarbons?
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(FORM 4
is Is this facility a proposed stationary source J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source
which is one of the 28 industrial categories listed which is NOT one of the 28 industrial categories ❑ ® ❑
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in the instructions and which will potentially emit listed in the instructions and which will potentially
100 tons per year of any air pollutant regulated emit 250 tons per year of any air pollutant
under the Clean Air Act and may affect or be regulated under the Clean Air Act and may affect
located in an attainment area? FORM 5 40 41 42 or be located in an attainment are? (FORM 5) 43 44 45
Ill. NAME OF FACILITY
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IV. FACILITY CONTACT
A. NAME & TITLE (last, first,& title) I B. PHONE (area code & no.) I
2 Hux, David Assistant Utilities Director 704 484 1 6840
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V. FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS
A. STREET OR P.O, BOX
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Post Office Box 207
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B. CITY OR TOWN C. STATE D. ZIP CODE -
4 Shelby NC 28151-0207
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VI. FACILITY LOCATION
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Cleveland
C. CITY OR TOWN
D. STATE
E. ZIP CODE
F. COUNTY CODE
Shelby
NC
28152
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EPA FORM 3510-1 (8-90) CONTINUED ON REVERSE

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VII. SIC CODES (4-digit, in order of priority)
A. FIRST-. B. SECOND
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Sewerage Systems
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VI11.0PERATOR INFORMATION
_ A. NAME B. Is the name listed in Item
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City of Shelby VIII-A also the owner?
® YES ❑ NO
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C. STATUS OF OPERATOR Enter the appropriate letter into the answer box, if "Other."specify.)
D. PHONE area code & no.
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E. STREET OR PO BOX
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PO Box 207
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F. CITY OR TOWN
G. STATE H. ZIP CODE
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28151-0207
Is the facility located on Indian lands?
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X. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A. NPDES (Discharges to Surface Wafer
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XI. MAP
Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must
show the outline of the facility, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its
hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground. Include all springs,
rivers and other surface water bodies in the map area. See instructions for precise requirements.
XII. NATURE OF BUSINESS(provide a brief description)
The First Broad WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility which treats domestic and industrial
wastewater collected by a sanitary sewer system. The City of Shelby collects and treats wastewater from the City
of Shelby, Town of Kingstown and Town of Fallston. The 6.0 MGD First Broad WWTP provides secondary
treatment through physical and biological means.
RECEIVEMMENR/DWR
FEB 0 5 2018
Water Resources
Permitting Section
X111. CERTIFICATION (see instructions)
1 certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in"this application and
all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in
the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submittingfalse information, including the possibilit of fine and imprisonment.
A. NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE (type or print) B. TURE
C. DATE SIGNED
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EPA FORM 3510-1 (8-90)

FACILITY NAME AND
PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED
Renewal
FORM
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow z 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through 13.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name City of Shelby — First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
Mailing Address PO Box 207
Shelby NC 28151
Contact Person David Hux
Title Water Resources Director
Telephone Number [phone]
Facility Address 1940 S. Lafayette Street
(not P.O. Box) Shelby NC 28152
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
® owner ® operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
® facility ❑ applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES NCO024538 PSD
UIC Other Compost WQ0007780
RCRA Other Stormwater NCG110040
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Shelby 21,000 Separate Sanitation City of Shelby
Fallston 1,200 Separate Sanitation Town of Fallston
Kingstown 680 Separate Sanitation Town of Kingstown
Total population served 22,880
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12'" month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate
mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 3.37 3.11 3.16
C. Maximum daily flow rate 11.77 7.20 8.52
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 100 %
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
III. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other N/A
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
d
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
1
0
0
AM
mgd
❑ Yes ® No
mgd
❑ Yes ® No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVfP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
N/A
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name N/A
Mailing Address N/A
Contact Person N/A
Title N/A
Telephone Number I )
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name N/A
Mailing Address N/A
Contact Person N/A
Title N/A
Telephone Number ( )
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge N/A
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. N/A
mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes
® No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
N/A
Annual daily volume disposed by this method: N/A
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 24

[FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent Is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a.
Outfall number 001
b.
Location Shelby
28152
(City or town, if applicable)
(Zip Code)
Cleveland
NC
(County)
(State)
35 14' 34"
81 34' 28"
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
C.
Distance from shore (if applicable) N/A
ft.
d.
Depth below surface (if applicable) N/A
ft.
e.
Average daily flow rate 3.16
mgd
f.
Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes
® No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs: N/A
Average duration of each discharge: N/A
Average flow per discharge: N/A mgd
Months in which discharge occurs: N/A
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water First Broad River
b. Name of watershed (if known) Broad River Basin
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Broad River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known): 03050105
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute
ds
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable):
chronic
cis
mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA fortes 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
❑ Primary ® Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal >85% %
Design SS removal >85% %
Design P removal %
Design N removal %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
Chlorination
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ® Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ® Yes ❑ No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
PARAMETER
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
5.7
S.U.
pH (Maximum)
7.2
S.U.
Flow Rate
11.8
MGD
3.24
MDG
1461
Temperature (Winter)
23.1
'C
16.0
°C
402
Temperature (Summer)
28.5
°C
23.1
'C
596
* For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
ML/MDL
-- -_T
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Number of
METHOD
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN BOD5 36.7 mg/L 5.7 mg/L 1000 SM 5210 B 2.0
DEMAND (Report one)
CBOD5
FECAL COLIFORM
>6000
#/100ml
2.9
eomean
#/100ml
1000
SM 9222 D
1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
23
mg/L
5.5
mg/L
1000
SM 2540 D
2.5
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate Z 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.I. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
100,000 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
Continuinq to identify sources through flow monitoring, manhole inspection and videoing of sewer lines. City performs
point repairs and continues to identify rehabilitation projects for annual Capital Improvement Projects
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within % mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name: Refer to Additional Information Section 13.4
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question 13.5
for each. (If none, go to question 13.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
None
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ® No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 7 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
C. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
N/A
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
WWTP Upgrades
Begin Construction July 2014 July 2014
End Construction January 2016 February 2016
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
Influent Treatment Upgrades
Begin Construction February 2018
End Construction January 2019
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
Biosolids Handlings Improvements
Begin Construction July 2018
End Construction December 2019
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ® Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly: Biosolids Handling Improvements came in above project budget. Current evaluating project scope and funding options.
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
MAXIMUM DAILY j
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE ANALYTICAL
POLLUTANT — — -- ___ ML/MDL
r METHOD
Number of
Cone. Units Cone. Units Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
18.8
mg/L
4.5
mg/L
999
SM 4500-NH3 D
0.5
CHLORINE (TOTAL
49
pg/L
16
pg/L
998
SM 4500-CI G
10
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
14.3
mg/L
7.6
mg/L
998
SM 4500-0 G
1.0
TOTAL KJELDAHL
23.0
mg/L
7.7
mg/L
16
351.2
0.5
NITROGEN (TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
23.9
mg/L
9.4
mg/L
16
353.2
0.02
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 24

OIL and GREASE 6.3 mg/L 4.8 mg/L 16 1664B 4
PHOSPHORUS (Total) 7.8 mg/L 2.6 mg/L 16 365.1 0.10
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS 330 mg/L 260 mg/L 3 SM 254OC-20 10
(TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
® Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Z Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
® Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
® Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
' 1,�, L
Name and official title �OL\ l YV . ��� WQTf.(- ZaOUrCa Di fe.Uf
DIAA
Signature
Telephone number ()
Date signed
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22, Page 10 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA 1*01
Refer to the directions on the cover page to determine whether this section applies to the treatment works.
Effluent Testing: 1.0 mgd and Pretreatment Works. If the treatment works has a design flow greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd or it has (or is required
to have) a pretreatment program, or is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the data, then provide effluent testing data for the following
pollutants. Provide the indicated effluent testing information and any other information required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which
effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected
through analyses conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, these data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and
other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. Indicate in the blank rows provided below
any data you may have on pollutants not specifically listed in this form. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three pollutant
scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
j MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
Conc. Units Mass Units
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
METALS (TOTAL RECOVERABLE), CYANIDE, PHENOLS, AND HARDNESS.
ANTIMONY
1.0
pg/L
0.027
Ibs
1.0
pg/L
0.026
Ibs
3
200.8
1.0
ARSENIC
2.40
pg/L
0.055
Ibs
1.28
pg/L
0.034
Ibs
16
200.8
1.0
BERYLLIUM
0.4
pg/L
0.011
Ibs
0.4
pg/L
0.010
Ibs
3
200.8
0.40
CADMIUM
0.50
pg/L
0.014
Ibs
0.18
pg/L
0.005
Ibs
16
200.8
0.10
CHROMIUM
5.00
pg/L
0.199
Ibs
5.00
pg/L
0.135
Ibs
16
200.8
5.0
COPPER
19.0
pg/L
0.471
Ibs
7.11
pg/L
0.192
Ibs
19
200.8
1.0
LEAD
9.80
pg/L
0.241
Ibs
1.55
pg/L
0.041
Ibs
16
200.8
1.0
MERCURY
13.75
ng/L
0.0004
Ibs
4.36
ng/L
0.0001
Ibs
16
1631E
0.500
NICKEL
5.00
pg/L
0.198
Ibs
5.00
pg/L
0.135
Ibs
16
200.8
5.0
SELENIUM
8.60
pg/L
0.193
Ibs
2.51
pg/L
0.068
Ibs
16
200.8
1.0
SILVER
1.00
pg/L
0.040
Ibs
1.00
pg/L
0.027
Ibs
16
200.8
1.0
THALLIUM
0.5
pg/L
0.014
Ibs
0.5
pg/L
0.013
Ibs
3
200.8
0.50
ZINC
37
pg/L
1.185
Ibs
25.56
pg/L
0.697
Ibs
16
200.8
10
CYANIDE
0.05
mg/L
1.022
Ibs
0.01
mg/I
0.356
Ibs
52
SM 4500-CN
0.010
TOTAL PHENOLIC
COMPOUNDS
0.46
mg/L
12.6
Ibs
0.16
mg/L
4.4
Ibs
3
420.4
0.020
HARDNESS (as CaCO3)
72
mg/L
3200
Ibs
40.1
mg/L
1100
Ibs
25
SM 2340C
10
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other metals requested by the permit writer
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 11 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VWVTP, NC0024538 Renewal Broad
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL MUMDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ACROLEIN 5 pg/L 0.137 lbs 5 pg/L 0.127 lbs 3 624 5
ACRYLONITRILE 5 pg/L 0.137 Lbs 5 pg/L 0.127 lbs 3 624 5
BENZENE 5 pg/L 0.122 lbs 2.6 pg/L 0.062 lbs 5 624 1
BROMOFORM 5.8 pg/L 0.143 lbs 2.6 pg/L 0.065 lbs 3 624 1
CARBON 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
CHLORODIBROMO- 8 pg/L 0.197 lbs 3.7 pg/L 0.092 lbs 3 624 1
METHANE
CHLOROETHANE 2 pg/L 0.055 lbs 2 pg/L 0.051 lbs 3 624 2
2-CHLOROETHYLVINYL 5 pg/L 0.137 lbs 5 pg/L 0.127 lbs 3 624 5
ETHER
CHLOROFORM 2.2 pg/L 0.054 lbs 1.8 pg/L 0.046 lbs 3 624 1
DICHLOROBROMO-
2 pg/L 0.049 lbs 1.3 pg/L 0.034 lbs 3 624 1
METHANE
1,1-DICHLOROETHANE 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
TRANS-I,2-DICHLORO- 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
ETHYLENE
1,1-DICHLORO- 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
ETHYLENE
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
1,3-DICHLORO- 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
PROPYLENE
ETHYLBENZENE 5 pg/L 0.122 lbs 2.6 pg/L 0.062 lbs 5 624 1
METHYL BROMIDE 2 pg/L 0.055 lbs 2 pg/L 0.051 lbs 3 624 2
METHYL CHLORIDE 2 pg/L 0.049 lbs 1.33 pg/L 0.034 lbs 3 624 2
METHYLENE CHLORIDE 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
1,1,2,2-TETRA- 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
CHLOROETHANE
TETRACHLORO- 1 pg/L 0.027 lbs 1 pg/L 0.026 lbs 3 624 1
ETHYLENE
TOLUENE 5 pg/L 0.122 lbs 2.6 pg/L 0.062 lbs 5 624 1
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 12 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
1
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
624
ML/MDL
Con,.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
TRICHLOROETHANE
1
pg/L
0.027
Ibs
1
Ng/L
0.026
Ibs
3
1
1,1,2-
TRICHLOROETHANE
1
Ng/L
0.027
Ibs
1
Ng/L
0.026
Ibs
3
624
1
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
1
Ng/L
0.027
Ibs
1
Ng/L
0.026
Ibs
3
624
1
VINYL CHLORIDE
1
Ng/L
0.027
Ibs
1
Ng/L
0.026
Ibs
3
624
7
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other volatile organic compounds requested by the permit writer
ACID -EXTRACTABLE COMPOUNDS
P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
2-CHLOROPHENOL
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
Ng/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
4,6-DINITRO-0-CRESOL
20
Ng/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
Ng/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
2,4-DINITROPHENOL
20
Ng/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
Ng/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
2-NITROPHENOL
8
Ng/L
0.195
Ibs
5.1
Ng/L
0.128
Ibs
3
625
4/8/3.2
4-NITROPHENOL
20
Ng/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
Ng/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
PENTACHLOROPHENOL
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
Ng/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
PHENOL
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
Ng/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
TRIOHLOROPHENOL
RIC
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other acid -extractable compounds requested by the permit writer
�
T
BASE -NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS
ACENAPHTHENE
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/411.6
ACENAPHTHYLENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
Ng/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
ANTHRACENE
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
Ng/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
BENZIDINE
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
pg/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
BENZO(A)PYRENE
4
Ng/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
Ng/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 13 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
Outfall number 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
ML/MDL
Number
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
of
METHOD
Samples
3,4 BENZO-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
FLUORANTHENE
BENZO(GHI)PERYLENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
BENZO(K)
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
FLUORANTHENE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHOXY)
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
METHANE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHYL)-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
ETHER
BIS (2-CHLOROISO-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PROPYL)ETHER
BIS (2-ETHYLHEXYL)
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
PHTHALATE
4-BROMOPHENYL
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PHENYLETHER
BUTYL BENZYL
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
PHTHALATE
2-CHLORO-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
NAPHTHALENE
4-CHLORPHENYL
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PHENYLETHER
CHRYSENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
DIBENZO(A,H)
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
ANTHRACENE
1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
3,3-DICHLORO-
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
pg/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
BENZIDINE
DIETHYL PHTHALATE
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
10.5
pg/L
0.267
Ibs
3
625
10/20/1.6
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
8
pg/L
0.195
Ibs
5.1
pg/L
0.128
Ibs
3
625
4/8/3.2
2,6-DINITROTOLUENE
8
pg/L
0.195
Ibs
5.1
pg/L
0.128
Ibs
3
625
4/8/3.2
1,2-DIPHENYL-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
HYDRAZINE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 14 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
T
POLLUTANT
Number
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc. Units Mass Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
of
�
Sample
1
FLUORANTHENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
FLUORENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
HEXACHLORO-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
BUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROCYCLO-
20
pg/L
0.487
Ibs
12.7
pg/L
0.319
Ibs
3
625
10/20/8
PENTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
INDENO(1,2,3-CD)
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PYRENE
ISOPHORONE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
NAPHTHALENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
NITROBENZENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
N-NITROSODI-N-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PROPYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
METHYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PHENYLAMINE
PHENANTHRENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
PYRENE
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
1,2,4
4
pg/L
0.097
Ibs
2.5
pg/L
0.064
Ibs
3
625
2/4/1.6
TRICHLOROBENZENE
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other base -neutral compounds requested by the permit writer
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other pollutants (e.g., pesticides) requested by the permit writer
END OF PART D.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
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POTWs meeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of the
facility's discharge points: 1) POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd; 2) POTWs with a pretreatment program (or those that are
required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403); or 3) POTWs required by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
• At a minimum, these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species (minimum of two
species), or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application, provided the results
show no appreciable toxicity, and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity, depending on the range of receiving water dilution. Do not include
information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC
requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
• In addition, submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity test
conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity, provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results of a
toxicity reduction evaluation, if one was conducted.
• If you have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E, you need not submit it again. Rather, provide the information
requested in question EA for previously submitted information. If EPA methods were not used, report the reasons for using alternate methods.
If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below, they may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonitoring data is required, do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for directions on which other sections of the form to
complete.
E.I. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
® chronic ❑ acute
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test (where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
Test number: 1 Test number: 1 Test number:
a. Test information.
Ceriodaphnia Dubia,
Test Species & test method number
Pimepales promelas, 1000.0
1002.0
Age at initiation of test
<48 hours
<24 hours
Outfall number
001
001
2017, Feb 7, 9, 10
2017, Feb 7, 9
2017, May 9, 11, 12
2017, May 9, 11
Dates sample collected
2017, Aug 8, 10, 11
2017, Aug 8, 10
2017, Nov 14, 16, 17
2017, Nov 14, 16
2017, Feb 7
2017, Feb 8
2017, May 9
2017, May 10
Date test started
2017, Aug 8
2017, Aug 9
2017, Nov 14
2017, Nov 15
Duration
7 days
7 days
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Short-term Methods for
Short-term Methods for
Estimating the Chronic Toxicity
Estimating the Chronic
Manual title
of Effluents and Receiving
Toxicity of Effluents and
Waters to Freshwater
Receiving Waters to
Organisms
Freshwater Organisms
Edition number and year of publication
4th edition-2002
4th edition-2002
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 16 of 24

Page number(s)
53-106
141-189
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
c. Give the sample collection method(s) used. For multiple grab samples, indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite
yes
yes
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each.
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination
yes
yes
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected:
effluent
effluent
f. For each test, include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity, acute toxicity, or both
Chronic toxicity
yes
yes
Acute toxicity
no
no
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static -renewal
yes
yes
Flow -through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water, specify type; if receiving water, specify source.
Laboratory water
Reconstituted synthetic
water
Receiving water
Lake Brandt
i. Type of dilution water. If salt water, specify "natural' or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water
yes
yes
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
4.25, 8.5, 17, 34, 68%
17 %
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH
yes
yes
Salinity
Temperature
yes
yes
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen
yes
yes
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
I. Test Results.
Acute: Not Applicable
Percent survival in 100%
%
%
%
effluent
LC5o
95% C.I.
%
%
%
Control percent survival
%
ova
Other (describe)
Chronic:
2/7/2017 17 %
5/9/2017 68%
NOEC
17 %
%
8/8/2017 68%
11/14/2017 68%
IC25
%
%
%
2/7/2017 92.5 %
2/8/2017 91.7 %
5/9/2017 100%
5/10/2017 100%
Control percent survival
%
8/8/2017 92.5%
8l9/2017 100%
11/14/2017 87.5%
11/15/2017 100%
2/7/2017 24 %
2/8/2017 Pass
Other (describe)
5/9/2017 >68%
5/10/2017 Pass
Chronic Value
8/8/2017 >68%
8/9/2017 Pass
11/14/2017 >68%
11/15/2017 Pass
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available?
yes
yes
Was reference toxicant test within
yes
yes
acceptable bounds?
02/07/2017
02101 /2017
05/09/2017
05/17/2017
What date was reference toxicant test
run (MM/DD/YYYY)?
08/09/2017
08/02/2017
11 /14/2017
11 /01 /2017
Other (describe)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 18 of 24

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe:
EA. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information, or information regarding the
cause of toxicity, within the past four and one-half years, provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a summary
of the results.
Date submitted: / / (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
END OF PART E.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
SUPPLEMENTALAPPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F. INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRA/CERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.I. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject to, an approved pretreatment program?
® Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
a. Number of non -categorical SIUs. 2
b. Number of CIUs. 3
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Please see Addition Information Section F
Mailing Address:
FA. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s):
Raw material(s):
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes ® No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck ❑ Rail ❑ Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
® Yes (complete F.13 through F.15.) ❑ No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is excepted to origniate in
the next five years).
FASCO Controls manufactured switches and electrical components since 1973. A storage tank of chlorinated VOCs released soil and.
groundwater contamination. All soil remediation has been completed. Groundwater remediation has been conducted since 1996. In 2017, the
City of Shelby issued a General User Permit for the discharge of groundwater in 3 recovery well on site.
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
1 4-Dioxane (ND-500 uq/L) 1 1,1-trichloroethane (ND-500 uq/L), Trichloroethene (ND-500 jig/L), 1.1-Dichloroethene (ND-3.000 ug/L),
1 1-Dichloroethane (ND-1,000 ug/L), 1 2-Dichloroethane (ND-500 uq/L), 1,1,2-trichloroethane (ND-500 ug/L)
F.15. Waste Treatment.
a. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
❑ Yes ® No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
b. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
® Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
Three recovery wells that extract —1.0 qpm from each well.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces E

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART G. COMBINED SEWER SYSTEMS
If the treatment works has a combined sewer system, complete Part G.
G.I. System Map. Provide a map indicating the following: (may be included with Basic Application Information)
a. All CSO discharge points.
b. Sensitive use areas potentially affected by CSOs (e.g., beaches, drinking water supplies, shellfish beds, sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and
outstanding natural resource waters).
C. Waters that support threatened and endangered species potentially affected by CSOs.
G.2. System Diagram. Provide a diagram, either in the map provided in G.1 or on a separate drawing, of the combined sewer collection system that
includes the following information.
a. Location of major sewer trunk lines, both combined and separate sanitary.
b. Locations of points where separate sanitary sewers feed into the combined sewer system.
C. Locations of in -line and off-line storage structures.
d. Locations of flow -regulating devices.
e. Locations of pump stations.
CSO OUTFALLS:
Complete questions G.3 through G.6 once for each CSO discharge point.
G.3. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number
b. Location
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
(County) (State)
(Latitude) (Longitude)
C. Distance from shore (if applicable) ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable) ft.
e. Which of the following were monitored during the last year for this CSO?
❑ Rainfall ❑ CSO pollutant concentrations ❑ CSO frequency
❑ CSO flow volume ❑ Receiving water quality
f. How many storm events were monitored during the last year?
GA. CSO Events.
a. Give the number of CSO events in the last year.
events (❑ actual or ❑ approx.)
b. Give the average duration per CSO event.
hours (❑ actual or ❑ approx.)
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
C. Give the average volume per CSO event.
million gallons (❑ actual or ❑ approx.)
d. Give the minimum rainfall that caused a CSO event in the last year
Inches of rainfall
G.S. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water:
b. Name of watershed/river/stream system:
United State Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin:
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
G.6. CSO Operations.
Describe any known water quality impacts on the receiving water caused by this CSO (e.g., permanent or intermittent beach closings, permanent or
intermittent shell fish bed closings, fish kills, fish advisories, other recreational loss, or violation of any applicable State water quality standard).
..., END OF PART G.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 23 of 24

Additional information, if provided, will appear on the following pages.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad River
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Section 13.1. Inflow and Infiltration

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad River
The City of Shelby seeks to correct all sources of inflow and infiltration. The City performs flow monitoring
to evaluate the flow contributions of various basins within the sewer collection system. The City also utilizes
manhole evaluations, video equipment and smoke testing to determine problematic areas. Areas are being
prioritized for major repairs and smaller point repairs are being conducted by City Staff. Some of the recent
projects conducted to correct I&I are as follows:
Sewer Evaluation Protects
2016 Uptown Water and Sewer Evaluation
Manhole inspections and video assessment
2017 Sewer Inventory and Assessment Grant
Smoke Testing, manhole inspection and video assessment
Sewer System Rehabilitation Protects (Since 2014)
Year
Location
Type
23,882 feet
(estimated) 38,000 feet
Size Length (ft)
2014
Buffalo and Lineberger
Sewer Replacement
8"
305
2014
Fallston Rd. N of Wyke
Sewer Replacement
8"
416
2014
Mall Liftstation
Sewer Replacement
8" / 16"
1,119
2015
Grover Street - KFC
Sewer Replacement
8"
260
2015
Arey & S Dale
Sewer Replacement
8"
195
2015
Edgewood Rd. R/W
Sewer Replacement
8"
165
2015
Fallston Road - Wyke
Sewer Replacement
8"
179
2015
Fredrick St and Jefferson
Sewer Replacement
8"
647
2015
Hendrick Outfall
Sewer Replacement
12"
2,800
2015
Grover (N Laf. to N Washington)
Sewer Replacement
8"
830
2015
Outfall Improvements 2014 — Hwy 74 to Mitchell
Sewer Replacement
8", 24", 30"
5,416
2015
Outfall Improvements 2014 — Suttle to Marion
Sewer Replacement
20"
1,486
2015
Outfall Improvements 2014 — Graham to Gidney
Sewer Replacement
20"
3,490
2015
Outfall Improvements 2014 — WWTP Outfall
Sewer Replacement
48"
575
2015
Outfall Improvements 2014 — Linton Barnette
Sewer Replacement
-
288
2015
W. Elm
Manhole Replacement
-
-
2015
Crescent
Manhole Replacement
-
-
2015
E. Grover Street
Sewer Point Repairs
8"
-
2015
Hawthorne St.
Manhole Replacement
-
-
2015
Bonny Street
Sewer Replacement
8"
460
2015
Lineberger and Craig
Sewer Replacement
8"
1,180
2016
Campbell Street Sewer
Manhole Replacement
-
-
2016
Elizabeth Ave Sewer
Sewer Replacement
8"
285
2016
Washington & Lafayette — Outfall
Sewer Replacement/Outfall
8"
650
2016
West Shelby Sewer Improvements
Sewer Replacement
8"
2,833
2016
Arey and Trade Sewer Improvements
Sewer Replacement
8"
504
2016
Dale, Trade & Morgan Street
Sewer Replacement
8"
529
2016
Leander St
Sewer Replacement
12"
180
2016
Sumter St.
Sewer Replacement
6"
229
2017
Trade, Campbell and Morgan Street
Sewer Replacement
8"
1 1,379
Total:
1 26,400
Note -City staff performs point repairs in the collection system to raise/seal manholes within some of the
low lying and flood prone areas. These repairs are not included in the above projects.

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad River
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Section 13.2. Topographical Map

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Force Main Hydrography 1 inch = 2,000 feet
1 Mile Radius Around WWTP Property

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad River
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Section 13.3 Process Flow Diagrams and Schematics

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad River
Process Flow Description
The First Broad WWTP is a 6-mgd facility operated by the City of Shelby which discharges treated effluent
to the First Broad River. Influent wastewater enters the plant through a gravity feed sewer line and passes
through coarse manual and fine rotary mechanical screens and a grit classifier. Grit slurry is dewatered by
an auger type classifier and is deposited into a dumpster for disposal at landfill. Following preliminary
treatment, the flow enters the main lift station. Four influent pumps lift the influent flow to a splitter box and
the flow is split to two primary clarifiers. Settled solids are removed by positive displacement pumps located
in the primary sludge pump station, where they are pumped to the Aerated Sludge holding tank. Wastewater
carries over the primary clarifier weirs to a splitter box. Prior to the splitter box Return Activated Sludge
(RAS) is pumped back to a manhole where it mixes with primary effluent. The splitter box diverts flow to
one of the three aeration basins.
The aeration basin system consists of a total volume of 2.25 MG aeration basin and three Turblex blowers.
Each aeration basin consists of an anoxic section that has three cells with submersible mixers. Each
aeration basin four aerobic zones with fine bubble diffusers. The Turblex blowers can operate between
1,600 -3,550 scfm to provide air to the aeration system. Each of the three basins have an internal recycle
pump located in the last aerobic zone of each basin with a rated capacity of 4,166 gpm. These pumps have
VFDs that adjust using the incoming flow to the WWTP by the SCADA system.
After the aeration basins, flow is split between four (4) final clarifiers. The clarifiers provide separation of
the mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) generated in the aeration basins. The return activated sludge
(RAS) is pumped by two RAS pump stations for return to manhole upstream of the aeration splitter box.
Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) is metered and pumped to a 40 ft diameter gravity thickener for thickening.
Water is sent back to the primary clarifiers and thickened sludge is pumped to the aerated sludge holding
tank.
The plant uses chlorine and sulfur dioxide for disinfection/chlorine removal at the effluent. Two compartment
contact tank provides detention time for reactions to occur.
The sludge management system includes the aerated sludge holding tank, dewatering by belt presses and
a composting facility. More details are in the Sludge Management Plan.
The plant is equipped with back-up generation of 2000 KW generator which provides back-up generation
to the whole plant. In 2012, the City relocated a 175 KW generator to provide more redundancy to the
main lift.

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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Section 13.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractors
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Operation and Maintenance Performed by Contractors
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Renewal Broad River Basin
B.4. If yes, list the name, address, telephone number and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities.
Name:
Carolina Catepillar
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1095
Charlotte NC 28201-1095
Phone Number:
704-598-2200
Responsibilities:
Preventative and Corrective Maintenance on emergency generators
Name:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 33758
Charlotte NC 28233
Phone Number: 704-559-8112
Responsibilities: SCADA System repairs and programming
Name: Piedmont Chlorinator Service
7424 Orr Road
Charlotte NC 28213
Phone Number: 704-597-7505
Responsibilities: Preventative and corrective maintenance to Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide system equipment.
Name: Charles Underwood
2000 Boone Trail Road
Phone Number: 919-775-2463
Responsibilities:
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
First Broad WWTP NCO024538
Operation and Maintenance Performed by Contractors
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Renewal Broad River Basin
B.4. If yes, list the name, address, telephone number and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities.
Name: Ken Nash Companv
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 252, Lowell, North Carolina
Phone Number: 704-354-0499
Responsibilities: Instrumentation Calibration
Name: Superior Scales, Inc.
Mailing Address: 2118 Carolina Place Fort Mill South Carolina 29708
Phone Number: 803-548-3320
Responsibilities: Preventative Maintenance to Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide Scales
Name: ICR Electric
Mailing Address: 934 Thore Road Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Phone Number: 704-482-0329
Responsibilities: Motor Repair
Name: Electric Motor Repair
Mailing Address: 1143 Airport Road, Shelbv, North Carolina 28150
Phone Number: 704-482-9979
Responsibilities: Motor Repair
Name:
ACE Industries Inc.
Mailing Address:
1851 Scott Futrell Drive Charlotte North Carolina 28208
Phone Number:
704-504-9230
Responsibilities:
Hoist Repair
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538
Renewal
Broad
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Section F. Industrial User Discharges
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VWVFP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Clearwater Paper Corporation
Mailing Address: 671 Washburn Switch Road
Shelby, NC 28150
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Paper manufacturer
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Consumer household paper towels, bath tissue and napkins
Raw material(s): pulp
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
405,000 gpd (x continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
1,750 gpd ( continuous or x intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes ® No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR part 430 Pulp, Paper and Paperboard
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g., upsets,
interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, describe each episode.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Dicey Mills, Inc
Mailing Address: 430 Neisler Street
Shelby, NC 28150
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Operations have ceased at the location, permit has been issued to ensure proper wastewater lagoon closure on site.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Not Applicable
Raw material(s): Not Applicable
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
0 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes ® No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
N/A
F.B. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g., upsets,
interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Greenheck Fan Corporation
Mailing Address: 2000 Partnership Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
FA. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Paint System rinse water
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Ventilation products
Raw material(s): Aluminum and steel, galvanized and carbon
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
1,440 gpd (X continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits N Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards N Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR Part 433- Metal Finisher
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g., upsets,
interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes N No If yes, describe each episode.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: IMC Metals America
Mailing Address: 135 Old Boiling Springs Road
Shelby, NC 28150
FA. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Copper and Tin anodes and rod production by melting and casting
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Copper and Tin anodes and rods
Raw material(s): Copper, Silver copper, Tin
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
2,600 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ® Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR Part 468 Copper Forming
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g., upsets,
interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad VVVVTP, NCO024538 Renewal Broad
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: KSM Castings USA Inc.
Mailing Address: 120 Blue Brook Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
FA. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Melting, die casting and machining of Aluminum
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): transmission components
Raw material(s): Aluminum
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
500 gpd (X continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits N Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards N Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR Part 464 Metal Molding and Casting
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g., upsets,
interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes N No If yes, describe each episode.
NPDES FORM 2A Additional Information

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
First Broad WWTP NC0024538 Renewal Broad River
Additional Information for NPDES Permit Application
Sludge Management Plan

Sludge Management Plan
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit # NCOO24538
Compost Permit # WQOOO778O
The First Broad River Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP) design for sludge handling consists of sludge
dewatering and composting.This plan describes the processes in place for treating and disposing of this
material.
WASTEWATER PROCESS
The First Broad WWTP is a 6.0 MGD Biological Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Facility. The process
consists of a Barscreen, cylindrical fine screen grit removal, two primary clarifiers, three (3), aeration basins,
four secondary clarifiers, gravity sludge thickener, chlorination/dechlorination, sludge holding tank with
aeration, and compost facility which includes dewatering and filtrate equalization. The WWTP discharges into
the First Broad River, which is a Class C stream in the Broad River Basin.
RESIDUALS CHARACTERISTICS
The First Broad River WWTP operates a Compost Facility equipped with IPS /Wheelabrator (US Filter)
equipment and technology. Primary and secondary residuals produced by the WWTP are processed through the
facility with a very small percentage of digested WAS sludge processed for the Town of Boiling Springs. The
primary sludge is pumped to the sludge holding tank at a solids concentration of about 3%. WAS sludge is
thickened by gravity to about 2% solids prior to being blended in the sludge holding tank with the primary
sludge.
Quantity Diameter/Size
Primary Clarifiers Two (2) 80ft/451,000 gals each
Secondary Clarifiers Four(4) (2) @ 70ft/288,000 gals each
(2) @ 80ft/451,000 gals each
Gravity Thickener One (1) 40ft/110,000 gals
Sludge Holding Tank One (1) 50ft/210,000 gals
Filtrate Equalization Two (2) 40,000 gals each
RESIDUALS DE-WATERING
Sludge is stored in the Sludge Holding tank and aerated using a combination of three (3) blowers housed in the
blower building adjacent to the sludge holding tank. When operating, the blended sludge is conveyed to one of
two (2) meter Roediger Tower Presses by one of three Moyno positive displacement pumps, prior to being
deposited on the press the sludge is mixed with polymer through the use of an in-line velocity mixer.The sludge
reaches the press at about 3% to 5% solids content. After dewatering through the press, the finished cake is
about 20-25%solids content.
AMENDMENT PROCESSING
The City of Shelby's Public Works Department gathers "Yard Waste" throughout the city; this material is
delivered to the Composting Facility. After delivery the yard waste (brush) is feed through a "Diamond Z tub
grinder equipped with a set of 3 X 5 screens which produce a ground material from saw dust to pieces roughly
as large as 2 to 5 inches in length. This material is transported into a covered area of the compost building
where there is room for approximately 2 weeks of storage.
COMPOST MIXING
After discharge from the press the dewatered sludge travels a conveyor and is deposited into a mixing area
where it is mixed with amendment using a skid steer.The compost mix is dependent upon the moisture content

Sludge Management Plan
First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit # NCO024538
Compost Permit # WQ0007780
of the amendment. A "Normal" mix is based on a 1:1 ration by weight (approx. 30% sludge and 70%
amendment by volume). From the floor the mix is transported to the "bays" by the use of the skid steer. The
"Load Zone" for each bay is an area 6' X 6' X 12', or about 16 cu. yds. The mix enters the bay at about 60%
moisture and 40% solids content.
COMPOST PROCESS
The Compost Process is a 21-Day In -Vessel Aerated Static Pile Process that consists of ten (10) vessels (bay) 6'
wide and 180' long. There are two (2) Agitators, one each for five (5) bays. The agitator travels down the length
of the bay in an "UP" position, after reaching the far end it "LOWERS" the drum and starts its travel back up the
bay. As the agitator travels through the material, the drum pitches the mix back onto a conveyor that
discharges about 12' behind the drum. This action moves all the material 12' down the bay. Throwing the first
material (finished compost) it comes in contact with out of the bay, moving the rest down and after completing
its travel back up the bay, creating an empty "Load Zone" for the next material to go into.
After the material is discharge from the bay and prior to distribution as finished compost, it is sampled for Fecal
Coliform and is stored inside (covered) for 30 days while awaiting test results.
COMPOST STORAGE
The finished compost is stored inside (covered) for 30 days. Additional uncovered storage area on a cement
pad on site for approximately 90 days storage.
LEACHATE COLLECTION
Decant from the belt presses and leachate for the collection/piping system on the vessels is collected from the
system and drains to a manhole located outside the Compost facility. The manhole is equipped with two
pumps that are used to pump the leachate to two 40,000 gallon (each) flow equalization tanks. The filtrate and
leachate is then metered back to the primary clarifier splitter box.
AERATION AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL
In each bay there are 4 zones (A, B, C, D) each zone has a series of perforated pipes underneath a stone plenum
that is connected to an air blower. The zones are monitored by thermocouples mounted in the common walls
between bays. The blower system monitors on a "TIME —TEMPERATURE" bases. If the temperature in the bay
reaches a set point the blower comes on and runs until it reduces the temperature in that zone. If the
temperature does not reach the set point within one hour, the blower comes on for one minute to help
discharge the moisture from the mix in each zone.
DISTRIBUTION
Compost generated at the First Broad WWTP is currently distributed to the public (landscapers and
homeowners). The City provides the free compost as an unbagged bulk product that is loaded for customers at
no charge. Upon distribution the customer is provided Utilization Agreement information. Records of
distribution including customer information and quantities are kept on site.
ODOR CONTROL
The compost building is equipped with five (5) 50 HP exhaust blowers that discharge the air and moisture from
inside the building through a series of large perforated pipes to the atmosphere, after passing through a bio-
filter. The bio-filter is basically a static compost pile approx. 4 feet deep. The air from the building passes
through this organic material prior to escaping to the atmosphere. This material strips the odor from the air as
it passes through. The moisture helps with the biological process taking place in the static compost.