NC0061182_Renewal Application_20150624

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NCDENRJDWR/NPDES Unit RECEIVEDIdENR1DWR
C/O Wren Thedford JUN 3 0 2015
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Water Quality
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RE: NPDES Permit Renewal—NC0061182/North Buncombe High School
Per NPDES permit requirements,the following letter contains explanations of the operations of the above
permit number.
Request for Permit Renewal:
The Buncombe County School system requests renewal for the above NPDES permit based on the
educational needs of the North Buncombe High School waste water treatment plant. Waste water
treatment is essential based on the rural location of this facility. The WWTP is undergoing a renovation at
this time under the On-Site Waste Water Disposal Unit supervised by Mr. Berkowitz and permitted locally
thru the Buncombe County Health Department. Design and permitting can be verified internally within
the NPDES Unit.
Operation Authority:
RPB Systems, a licensed WWTP construction and operations firm in Asheville is under contract to
perform operations on this facility by order of the BOE.
Sludge Management:
Sludge management of this facility is based on daily flow and treatment conditions. The ORC is in charge
of determining when solids/sludge is to be removed via a pump and haul method with a licensed pump
operations company. Documentation is provided in the standard operators log and monthly monitoring
logs.
Please advise if you have further questions or concerns.
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R. Be v`I— ssistan
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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 Resources/NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC0061182
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up— down arrows to move 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 Buncombe County Schools
Facility Name North Buncombe High School
Mailing Address 175 Bingham Road
City Asheville RECEIVEDIDENHIDWR
State/Zip Code NC/28806 JUN 3 0 2015
Telephone Number 828-232-4244
Water Quality
Fax Number 828-232-4249 Permitting Section
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above 0
Street Address or State Road Off NCSR 1764
City Weaverville
State/Zip Code NC/28787
County Buncombe
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name RPB Systems, Inc.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1325
City Asheville
State/Zip Code NC/28802
Telephone Number 828-251-1900
Fax Number 828-251-1945
e-mail Address rbarr©rpbsystems.com
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Form-D 9/2013

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters<1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater: Domestic Sewage from School
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial ❑ Number of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential ❑ Number of Homes
School X Number of Students/Staff
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater(example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants,
etc.):
High School
Number of persons served:
5. Type of collection system
X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? El Yes X No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants:Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Stanfield Branch
8. Frequency of Discharge: X 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.
Secondary package WWTP with flow equalization,extended aeration, chlorine/dechlor
disinfection, post aeration, flow meter, sludge holding, and standby generator.
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Form-D 912013

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters<1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.025 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0058 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.011 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes X No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS:Provide data for the parameters fisted. 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.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading(Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over the
past 36 months for parameters currently in your permit. Mark otherparameters "N/A".
Parameter Daily Monthly Units of
Maximum Average Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS) 40 10.58 Mg/L
Fecal Coliform 2420 3.57 /100 ml
Total Suspended Solids 53 9.49 Mg/L
Temperature (Summer) n/a n/a
Temperature(Winter) n/a n/a
pH 7.24
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste(RCRA) NESHAPS(CM)
UIC(SDWA) Ocean Dumping(MPRSA)
NPDES NC0061182 Dredge or fill(Section 404 or CWA)
PSD(CM) Other
Non-attainment program(CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
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.
Belvin Hall Assistant Director Maintenance
Printed name of Person Signing Title
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Signature of Applicant Date(4
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 Artide 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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Form-0 9/2013

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 08,2015
Belvin Hall,Asst. Dir. of Maintenance
Buncombe County Schools
North Buncombe High School
175 Bingham Road
Asheville,NC 28806
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NC0061182
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 30, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,please Maureen Kinney
contact at(919) 807-6388.
Sincerely,
W re w Tke ol2o-rtk
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone]/Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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