NC0043974_Permit Issuance_20021231

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
December 31, 2002
Dr. Robert F. Hahne
Gates County Board of Education
P.O. Box 125
Gatesville, North Carolina 27938
NCDENR
NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUROEs
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO043974
Buckland Elementary School WWTP
Gates County
Dear Dr. Hahne:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued 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 May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
Please note that this facility discharges into a zero flow stream. As such, the Division has implemented
a Dissolved Oxygen requirement for this permit. Please see A. (1.) to review this change.
The Division is currently in the process of implementing a Water Quality Standard for Total Residual
Chlorine (TRC) and expects to introduce permit limits statewide in April 2003. Although TRC is not
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currently limited in this permit, the Division recommends that you prepare a budget and schedule
construction of facility upgrades to restrict the discharge of TRC (or explore alternative methods of
disinfection). Future renewals of this permit will include a TRC limit of between 17 µg/L and 28 µg/L.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at tele
number [phone], extension 538.
cc: Central Files
Washington Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Sincerely, 5L��,S�1
ORIGINAL SIGNED i3"'�,�tti�
SU8AN A. WILSOt\��(1
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.�t,t�
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ hHplm2o.enr.state.nc.usINPDES

Permit NCO043974
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
In compliance with the provision 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,
THE GATES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Buckland Elementary School
448 NC Highway 37 North
Gates
Gates County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Cole Creek in the
Chowan River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2007.
Signed this day December 31, 2002.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO043974
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET -
The Gates County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.006 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Two dosing tanks
♦ Two vertical flow wetland systems
♦ Two horizontal flow wetland systems
♦ Recirculating line
♦ UV disinfection
♦ Post aeration
The facility is located south of Buckland at Buckland Elementary School at 448
NC Highway 37 North in Gates County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Cole Creek, classified C-NSW waters in the
Chowan River Basin.

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Permit NC0O43974
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
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
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Averse
Weekly
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Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample location
Flow
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November 1- March 31
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15.0 mg/L
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Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
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Effluent
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400/100 ml
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Total Phosphorus
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To: Point Source Branch SOC Priority Project:
NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section If "Yes", SOC No.
Attn: Christie Jackson
Date: July 26, 2002
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Yes No X_
Permit No. NC0043974
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PART
I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Facility and Address:
Gates County Board of Education'
..
Buckland Elementary
7ER QUALITY
P.O. Box 125
- �' 'lE rp,',YCH
Gatesville, NC 27938-
2.
Date of Investigation:
July 24, 2002
3.
Report Prepared by:
Stephen Lane
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number:Robert Ewell, Jr.,ORC(252)357-1440
5. Directions to Site:
Facility is located on NC Hwy 37, approximately 0.5 miles south of
its intersection with SR1220 in Gates County.
6. Discharge Point(s); List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 36' 28' 09" N Longitude: 76° 45' 45" W
Attach USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad Name: Gatesville, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? X Yes No
If "No", explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
Site is flat with an approximated elevation of 10 meters.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 200' from plant site.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to Cole
Creek
a. Classification: C-NSW
b. River Basin and Sub -basin No. 03-01-01
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
The facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to Cole Creek,
which flows into Sarem Creek, which is a tributary to the Chowan
River. Cole Creek and Sarem Creek are used primarily for

drainage, however, the Chowan River is used recreationally and
as important fish habitat.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be Permitted: 0.006 MGD
b. Current Permitted Capacity: 0.006 MGD
C. Actual Treatment Capacity: 0.006 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction allowed by Authorizations to Construct
issued past two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: 8,000 Gal. septic tank, two dosing tanks,
two vetical flow wetland systems, two horizontal flow wetland
systems, recirculating line, a split influent line, and a UV
disinfection system.
f. Description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
2. Residuals Handling and Utilization Disposal Scheme: All residuals are
removed and disposed of by Lassiter Septic Tank Service.
3. Treatment Plant Classification (attach completed rating sheet): Grade I
4. SIC Code(s):4952
Wastewater Code(s):03
Main Treatment Unit Code: 450 7
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are
any public monies involved (municipals only)? NO
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMENDATIONS
The facility is no longer using chlorination for disinfection since it

has installed a Sanitron ultraviolet light system. It is recommended
that the permit be renewed.
Signature of report preparer
J,i Water Quality Regional Supervisor
1-7
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Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92

DR. ROBERT F. HANNE
Superintendent
JOHN A. LANE
Assistant Superintendent
Vublic Otboolo of Owo Couutp
Office of the Superintendent
205 Main Street - P.O. Box 125
GATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27938
[phone]
May 23, 2002
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR/ Water Quality/ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dale W. Saunders,
Chairman
James H. Rountree
Vice -Chairman
Leslie S. Byrum
Linde D. Eure
Terry M. Williams
J U N 4 2002
DENR - WATER QUALITY
KU NT SDCRCE BRANCH j
Subject: Renewal of Wastewater Permit
Buckland Elementary
Gates County
We are requesting renewal of the wastewater permit for Buckland Elementary
School. The permit number is NC0043974. This plant has had only one change that
needs to be noted. We have installed a UV disinfection system and removed the need
for the chlorinator, post aeration and dechlorination chambers. This system was
applied for and approved at the time of change out.
If you have any questions concerning this plant or anything regarding
wastewater for Gates County Schools, please contact Robert T. Ewell, Jr., ORC at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Hahne, Ed. D.
Superintendent
RFH/jrl
enclosures
cc: Robert T. Ewell, Jr.

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NPDES PERBUT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM D
• To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources ,
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 43974
(if known)
Please print or type
1. Mailing address of applicant/permittee:
Facility Name Auckland Elementary School
Owner Name Gates County Board of Education
Street Address P.O. Bog 125 / 205 fain Street
City Gatesville
State NC
ZIP Code 27938 -
Telephone Number ( 252 ) 357-1440
Fax Number ( 252 ) 357-1961
e-mail Address hahnerf@gatescount_vschools.net
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Name (If different from above)
Facility Contact Persnn Robert T. Ewell, Jr.
Street Address or State Road 448 NC 37 North
City / Zip Code Gates, NC 27937
County Gates
Telephone Number ( 252 ) 357-1440
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal % New Facility
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
Septic Tank, two dosing tanks, two vertical flow wetlands, two horizontal flow
wetland system, and recirculating, a split inffiuent line, and a ultra violet
disinfection system.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (< 1 MGD flow)
S. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Tyne of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School g Number of Students/Staff 360
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Student and Staff/ Kitchen and Dining Room
6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
One
7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
S. Name o: receivi.- g stream(s) (F-mvide a mar ahcwing the enact loczticn os each outfall):
Chowan River Basin
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Dr. Robert F. Hahne
Printed Name of Person Signing
Superintendent, Gates County Schools
Title
Signature of Applicant
t -x-73 t �-
Date Si ed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6E (1) provides that: 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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or
Imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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Sludge Management Plan
1. All solid waste from wastewater system is confined to the grease trap
and septic tank
2. Grease traps are pumped twice a year or as required
3. Septic tank are monitored and pumped as required
4. These tanks are pumped by a certified septic waste removal
company
a) Lassiter Septic Tank Service
P.O. Box 14
Colerain, NC 27924
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Date

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 6, 1998
Mr. Robert T. Ewell; Jr.
Gates County Schools
PO Box 125
Gatesville, North Carolina 27938
[D E N FZ1
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
NPDES Permit No. NCO043974
Buckland Elementary School
Gates County
Dear Mr. Ewell:
On January 26, 1998, the Division of Water Quality issued NPDES Permit No. NCO043974 to Gates
County Schools. A review of the permit file has indicated that an error was inadvertently made in the
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding herewith modifications to the subject permit to correct the error.
This permit modification is issued to delete instream sampling from the winter effluent page.
Please find enclosed an amended winter effluent page which should be inserted into your permit. The
old winter effluent page should be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original
permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 542.
Sincerely yours,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc. Central Files
Washington Regional Office/WQ
Roosevelt Childress/EPA
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO043974
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Temperature
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg.
0.006 IVIGD
10.0 mgll
30.0 mg/l
4.0 mg/I
200 /100 ml
Weekly Avg Daily Max
15.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
400 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Instantaneous
I or E
Weekly
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Quarterly
Grab
E
Quarterly
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.