NC0032191_Permit Issuance_20130103

A.71.1
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Chuck Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 3, 2013
Jadd Brewer, Authorized Representative
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc.
356 Old Turnpike Road
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Subject: Issuance of NPDES PermitNC0032191
Hebron Colony Ministries WWTP- Class 2
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Brewer:
The Division of Water Quality (the Division or DWQ) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for
the subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
The Division understands you have made no relevant changes in your facility since last renewal. We
have considered your monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and compliance history, and have
updated your facility description and site map. We have also added parameters codes to Sections A.
(1.) for your convenience.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within
thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the
office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may
require permit modification, or revocation and re -issuance. Please note that this permit does not affect
your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of
Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local governments.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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If you have questions, or if we can assist you further, please contact Joe R. Corporon, L.G. at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone].
RespecTilly,
harles Wakild, P.E.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0032191 (Issuance FINAL)
hc: Central Files
NPDES Program Files
WSRO/SWPS, Sue White
ec: WSRO/SWPS; Cory Basinger
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet www.ncwaterquality,org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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Permit NC0032191
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from an outfall located at the
Hebron Colony and Grace Home
351 Old Turnpike Road (NC Hwy 105), Boone 28607
Watauga County
to receiving waters designated as the Watauga River in the Watauga River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2013
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2017.
Signed this day January 3, 2013
Ch% Wakild, P.E., Director
ision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0032191
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions described herein.
Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate an existing 0.009285 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
• influent bar screen
• equalization basin.
• dual (2) diffused -air aeration basin
• dual (2) clarifiers [recirculating]
• UV disinfection
• [back-up] chlorination / chlorine -contact chamber / dechlor
• flow measurement device
• standby generator
these facilities located at the Hebron Colony and Grace Home, 351 Old Turnpike Road (NC Hwy
105) southwest of Boone and Shull's Mill in Watauga County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at a the location specified on the attached
map, into the Watauga River, a waterbody currently classified B-Trout-HQW within subbasin
04-02-01 of the Watauga River Basin.

Golf oour4
Hebron Co
Watauga River
B; Trout; HQW
(flows north)
Outfall
Approximate
Property Boundary
Hebron Colony Industries, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment plant
Receiving Stream:
Latitude:
Permitted Flow:
Grid/Quad:
HUC:
Watauga River [Segment 8-(1)] Drainage Basin: Watauga Basin
Longitude: 81° 44' 45" W
Stream Class: B; Trout; HQW
Sub -Basin: 04-02-01
36° 10' 12" N
0.009285 MGD
C 12 NW / Boone, NC
06010103
NPDES Permit NC0032191
Watauga County

Permit NC0032191
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
(Parameter Codes)
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Locationr
Flow (MGD)
50050
0.009285
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
Temperature °C2
00010
Monitor and Report
Daily
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine 3
50060
17 ug/L 3
2/Week
Grab
E
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
(April 1-October 31)
C0310
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
(Nov 1- March 31)
C0310
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids
C0530
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L,
Weekly
Grab
E
NH3asN
(April 1 — October 31)
C0610
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
NH3 as N
(November 1— March 31)
C0610
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
31616
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
Weekly
Grab
E
pH
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s. u.
Weekly
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Not < 6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature °C2
00010
Monitor and Report Monitor
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Dissolve Oxygen
00300
Monitor and Report Monitor
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Footnotes:
1 • Sample Locations: E = Effluent, I = Influent. Upstream = at least 50 feet above discharge point.
Downstream = at least 100 feet below the discharge point.
2. This discharge shall not cause receiving stream trout -water temperatures to increase more than 0.5 °C,
and shall in no case exceed 20° C.
3. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - The Permittee shall monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine
only if chlorine is used to disinfect. TRC effluent concentrations reported below 50µg/L shall be
deemed compliant with this permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to submit all levels reported.
by NC -certified test methods (including field certified), even if these concentrations fall below 50µg/L.
Condition:
The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam.

NORTH CAROLINA
FORSYTH COUNTY
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Public of said County and State, duly
Before the undersigned, a Notary commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
appeared D.H. Stanfield, who being duly
sworn, deposes and says: that he is
ublishin of a
Controller of the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged in
e newspaper knownpublished, issued and
entered as second class mail asthe iWinston-Salem
the Cityof Winston-Salem, em, in said County and
tha
State: that he is authorized to make this affidavit and
cement: hat the
notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy which is dates:ached
was published in the Winston-Salem Journal on the following
November 16, 2012
er in which such notice, paper document, or legal
and that the said newspaper at the time of each and every such
advertisement was published was, publication, a newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications ofualified
Section 1-597 of the General Statutes
Section 1-597 oflthe General Statutes of
ina and was a newspaper within the meaning
North Carolina.
This 16th day of November, 2012
(signatur • o persaking affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of November, 2012
Nota "ublic
My Commission expires: September 28, 2015
KIf ALEY JOHNSO 1
NOTARY PUBLIC
FORSYTH COUNTY
STATE OF NORTH CARMLI
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
PUBLIC NOTICE
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a
NPDES Wastewater Permit
The North Carolina Environmental Managemen
Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewa
ter discharge permit to the person(s) listed belov
Written comments regarding the proposed perm
will be accepted until 30 days after the publis
date of this notice. The Director of the NC Divisio
of Water Quality (DWQ) may hold a public hearin
should there be a significant degree of public i,
terest. Please mail comments and/or informatic
requests to DWQ at the above address.
2 N i tereste
persons may visit the DWQ at
alisbu
Street, Raleigh, NC to review information on fil
Additional information on NPDES permits andF
notice may be found on our web cite: ht p://po
rti
ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/p / p
by calling [phone].
Water Quality Services, Inc. has applied for rene
al of NPDES permit NC0061425 for the Willow V
ley Resort WWTP in Watauga County. This perm
ted facility discharges treated wastewater to L
eel
Bas n.cCurr ls n ly, ammonia is wateC-Trout waters in the rVquality atauga li
R
ited. This discharge may affect future allocate
in this portion of the watershed.
Hebron Colony Ministries permit numl
NC0032191, has applied for renewal of its per
discharging to the Watauga River in the Watat
River Basin.
WSJ: November 16, 2012

Corporon, Joe
From: White, Sue
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:11 PM
To: Corporon, Joe
Subject: RE: Review of DRAFT Permit NC0032191 Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc.
Hi Joe:
I reviewed the draft for Hebron Colonies. This is a fairly new plant. It tends to have low DO but other than that doesn't
really seem to have many issues. Hebron is a half way house type facility with transient people staying there. Flow are
highest on the weekend when there are visitors.
Sue White
Please note that my email address has
changed to [e-mail]
Sue White
NCDENR-DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Corporon, Joe
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:45 PM
To: White, Sue
Cc: Basinger, Corey
Subject: Review of DRAFT Permit NC0032191 Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc.
Please review and comment, as needed (see attached, note Fact Sheet last page).
Respectfully,
Joe R. Corporon, L.G.
Environmental Specialist
NPDES Program
NCDENR/Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Surface Water Protection Section
919-807-6394; FAX [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to
third parties.
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FACT SHEET
FOR EXPEDITED NPDES RENEWAL
PERMIT NC0032191
Basic Information
Permit Writer / Date
Joe R. Corporon, L.G. / 13Nov
Permit Number
NC0032191
Owner / Permittee
Hebron Colony Minj • • u c.
Facility Name / WWTP Class
Hebron Colony Mi I. • es - TP
Type of Waste
100 % domestic [— 100 VI porary residence]
Flow [phased permit]
0.009285 MGD
Basin Name / Sub -basin / Stream Segment
Watauga Basin / 04-02-01 / 8-(1)
Receiving Stream
Watauga River
Stream Classification in Permit
C; Trout; HQW
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
No [DM already limited]
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
Yes; chlorine used as back-up for UV [included
footnote to existing limit]
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have instream monitoring?
Yes; Temp and DO
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
For what parameter?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
No
Any permit mods since last permit?
No
Current expiration date
September 30, 2012
New expiration date
September 30, 2017
Comments received on Draft Permit?
BIMS Downloads and Review Results:
• Compliance — Permittee received no NOVs / no assessments during the past permit cycle.
• Renewal — no changes to previous WWTP operating system. Updated facility map for renewal;
added parameter codes to Effluent Table, A. (1.). Updated facility description (Supp to Cover
Sheet).
• Monitoring Data Review (Apr2008 — May2012)
Parameter of Concern
Ave
Max
Min
n
Comments
Flow
0.0049
0.056
0.001
232
BOD (mg/L)
3.83
7.0
< 2
53
TSS (mg/L)
6.1
15
2.0
165
Fecal (geometric mean)
9.96
400
< 1
218
Ammonia (mg/L)
1.16
11.6
<0.1
168
TRC (µg/L)
—
—
—
—
No data; back-up for UV only.

Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc.
PO Box 1167
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
March 20, 2012
Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc. WWTP
The request is being made for Hebron Colony Ministries, Inc. WWTP, NPDES Permit NC0032191 to have
their wastewater permit renewed. No changes to the plant have been made since the last permit
renewal in 2007.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself, Jadd Brewer, owner of Water Quality Lab and
Operations, Inc. at 828-898-6277
Sincerely,
Jadd Brewer
Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc...
APR 2 2012
UALITY

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC0032Jg1
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to moue from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
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3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
refer -ring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
School
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/ Staff
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Population served:/00
0
5. Tyye of collection system
lzrSeparate (sanitary sewer only) 0 Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 00 1
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? Yes ❑ No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
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8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow.W4285MGD
Annual Average daily flow • 6 7 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow • 0655 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
El Yes Er No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
r�
,.)Total
Fecal Coliform
ri(� iiadt-ru.
Suspended Solidsl�o�
6
Temperature (Summer)
.gto
Temperature (Winter)
pH
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES Ne0O3ZIg1 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my owledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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Printed name of Person Signing Title
Ii)1471'W)
ature of Applicant
Date
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc.
PO Box 1167
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
March 20, 2012
Excess bio-solids are pumped and hauled to Boone wastewater treatment plant.
ncerely,
d
add Brewer
Water Quality Labs ,Inc.