NC0035386_Renewal (Application)_20170330

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 30, 2017
Mr. John Higdon
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO035386
Cherokee County Schools
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Merrill:
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Caverna•
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrelao
S.- JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on March 20, 2017. The primary reviewer for this renewal
application is Anjali Orlando.
,The primary reviewer will review your, application, and he will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. 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.
Please respond in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to
complete the permit application. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the
subject permit, please contact Anjah Orlando at 919-807-6388 or [e-mail].
cc: Central Files
NPDES '
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

Dr. Jean ,
911 Andre
(828) 837-2
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March 15, 2017
Wren Thedford
NC DENR / DWR/ NPDES Unit
V, NC 28906
8) 837-5799
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Cherokee County Schools is requesting renewal of Hiwassee Dam School wastewater NPDES
Permit NC0035386. Please- find attached the completed application forms and the narrative
description of the sludge management plan for the facility provided by Cherokee County
School's operator, Environmental Inc.
Sincerely,
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Assistant Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
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MAR 2 0 7917
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Board of Education
Ms. Wanda Arrowood, Chair, Mr. Paul Brown, Vice Chair, Mr. Arnold Mathews, Scribe
Mr. Winfield Clonts, Mr. Tnn Coffey, Mr. Jeff Tatham, and Mr. Tim West
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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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 Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit CO035386
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
Cherokee County Schools
City
Facility Name
Hiwassee Dam School
NC / 28723
Mailing Address
911 Andrews Road
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City
Murphy
[e-mail]
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State / Zip Code
NC / 28906
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Telephone Number
[phone]
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Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
John. [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 775 NC Hwy 294
City Murphy
State / Zip Code NC/28906
County Cherokee
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 Environmental, Inc.
Mailing Address
PO BOX 954
City
Cullowhee
State / Zip Code
NC / 28723
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
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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
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
®
Number of Students/Staff 470
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.): School
Number of persons served: 470
5. Type of collection system
® 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? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Thompson Branch
S. 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.
The installed components include a septic tank, sand filter and chlorine disinfection.
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Form -D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0088 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0055 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.0077 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: 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.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters current1ji in your permit. Mark other parameters 'NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
21.2
15.2
Mg/L
Fecal Coliform
350
148.2
Ml
Total Suspended Solids
25.0
20.9
Mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
27.2
25.2
C
Temperature (Winter)
19.6
18
C
pH
9
NA
units
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO035386
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
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.
Saha RiaJon ,eherdtrc. Ccun*y Schools) Assis nn♦
Printed nam of Person Signing Title
Date
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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RECEIVEDINCDEOUDWR
ENVIRONMENTAL MAR 2 0 2017 -
Inc.
WaterQuality
Pa>imMillg Section
Mailing Address: PO Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Physical Address: .2675 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 [phone]
Physical Address: 240-D Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805 [phone]
Toll Free: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: vironmenta =02-)aol.co
http://www.environmentalinc.info/
Sludge Management Plan
March 10, 2017
NPDES Permit INCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
911 Andrews Road
Murphy
NC /28906
Cherokee County Schools
Sludge is pumped :out of the septic tank. The solids are pumped and hauled by a licensed
septage management firm.
The solids are disposed of at a local municipality facility.
Signature:Le.,.Z--M
Teague, Environmental, ?nc.
Contract Operational Firm