NC0028711_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 24, 2015 RE(XIVEOINMENRIDWR
Mr. Mark Jones, Director of Maintenance AUG 17 2015
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
3301 Stafford Drive WOROS
Charlotte, NC 28208 MOORESVUE REGONAL. or' FlCE
Subject: Issuance ofNPDES PennitNCO028711
Charlotte -Mecklenburg BOE — Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Jones:
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 October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This final permit contains no significant changes to its terms from those found in the draft permit sent to
you on May 6, 2015. However, you are also reminded of the new condition requiring electronic
reporting of discharge monitoring report (DMR) data using the Division's eDMR internet application.
This new requirement will become effective on May 1, 2016 (approximately 270 days or nine months
following the effective date of the permit).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unaeceptable 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 1.50E 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 Resources or any
other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] \Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. Mark Jones
NCO02871 I Permit Renewal 2015
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You are reminded that the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) is listed as an impaired stream on North
Carolina's 303(d) list. This means that the stream does not meet all water quality standards. This
stream degradation may lead the Division to take steps, including modification of the permit, to ensure
protection of surface water quality.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919)
807-6398, or via e-mail at bob. [e-mail].
nceiVely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, L.G. �gto
Division of Water Resources
C Central Files N PDES
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Permit NCO028711
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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, the
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
1,0501 Windy Grove Road
West of Dixie
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
1, 11,111 and IV hereof
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2020.
Signed this day July 24, 2015
S.' ,,�VZimrnerrnan, L.G., DircQW"
DKision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO028711
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued pen -nit 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 included herein.
The Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.008 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment system
with the following components:
♦ Influent bar screen
♦ 7,400 gallon flow equalization basin
♦ 11,700 gallon aeration basin (combined 8,400 & 3,300 gallon basins)
♦ 26 square foot clarifier
♦ Sludge return
♦ 2,900 gallon post aeration basin
♦ 4,000 gallon sludge holding tank with 50 gpm submersible pump
♦ Tablet chlorine disinfection
♦ Tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at the Berryhill Elementary School WWTP, at 10501 Windy Grove Road,
west of Dixie, in Mecklenburg County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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Perinit NCO028711
A. (1.) EFFLUENT 1AMITAIJONS AND MON1TORING RFQUIREMENI'S
[ I 5A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outlall 001. Such discharges shall be firnited. and
monitored I by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Code
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Meas'urement
Frequency
Sample
Type-..---
Sample
Locat I ion2
Flow 50050
0,008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
DOD, 5-day (20°C) C031 0
12.8 mg/L
19.2 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N (April 1— October 31) C0610
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N (November I — March 31) C0610
6.8 mg/L
34.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorind 50060
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
> 6.0 & < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily Average > 5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (OC) 00010
Monitor & Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Upstream _&
Downstream
Temperature (OC) 00010
I
Monitor & Report
I
Weekly
I
Grab
I
Upstream &
Downstream
Footnotes:
1. No later than May 1, 2016 (270 days from the effective date of this permit), begin submitting
discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See
Condition A. (2.).
2. I.Jpstreani = 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream =- 200 feet below discharge point.
3. ]'he 1)ivisiori shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance with the
pennit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values Eall below 50 ug/l.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible lbani in other than trace amounts
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Permit NCO028711
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then pertnittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning impleinentation. in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or Supersedes the following sections within Part If of this
permit (5'tandard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
0 Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporfinf,), [Supersedes Section 1). (2.) and Section E. (5.) ()I
Beginning no later than May 1, 2016 (270 days from the effective date of this permit), the
permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (cDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
-following address:
NC DENR /1.)WR / Information. Processing Unit
I
ATTENTION: Central 1, iles / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1.617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a deitionstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from. the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR. 1, 1. 1,
2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to
the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval. at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required tinder this permit to begin using eDMR.. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted anew temporary
waiver by the Division.
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Permit NC0028711
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http://i.)ortal.iicdeiir.orK)/web/wq/ad.min/t?S) �/iu/qdtnr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Si2natory Reg uirements [Supplements Section B. (1,1.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)l
All eDMRs Submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
11, Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11,
Section B. (I 1)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR. system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDM.R system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR. user account, please visit
the following web page.
ht Ap.L//portal-iic(Leiir.org/iyeb/wq/admin/tio ipu/ed gE _ I_n r
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTf IER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 certify, underpenally (lflaw, that /his, document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with asystem designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the inormationswbinitled Based on my inquiry of'the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible.for gathering the
iqlbrmation, the iiffiormationarsubmied ,, to the best (�fmy knowlege and beliq
and complete. lam awe that therettis
ar(�,�igti�lic�intpenallies,jbr sudbmitting ftrue, accurate,
including the possibility ()J.'fines and imprisonment,for knowing violations..„ jalse iqfbrmation,
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
uiese records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. I'his
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR .22.41].
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Charlotte -Mecklenburg BOE
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
Latitude: 35' 12'41.7" N Longitude: 80* 59'5&5" W
Receiving Stream: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
Stream Class: WS-V, B Subbasin: 03-08-34
HUC: 03050103 LISGS Quad: Charlotte West
Ncwth Fa�cifity Location
NPIDES Permit NC0028711
Mecklenburg County
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NI'DES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Defitnitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per nionth with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative offlie wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CVA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, el.
seq.
Annual Averagg,
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
colif'orm, the geometric mean 0t`SUch discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the ralulber of individual values
Byl,r,!s,s
The known diversion of waste strearns from any portion of a treatment Facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode lot- the facility.
Calendar Day
The period frorn inidnight of one day until midnight of the next day. however, for put -poses of this pernrit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
C(noosite �je
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 trit., in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a, single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hOLtr period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) C,onstant time/variable volume: a series ofgrab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flaw measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
Variable time/constant volume: a series of'grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 ofthe expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant tinic/constant Volume: a series of'grab samples of'equal volume collected over a. 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in Situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hOUr period.
Pernlittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect, effluent
grab sailiples at least every six hOL11-S; there must be a Millionlill Of 1`61,11- samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous "ontinuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent tirries when there may be no flow or for intreqUent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged Over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of` the P0111.1tant over the day. (140 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
121-1—il Y- —Maxilli-nn,
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Qqity��
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out, ol'every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except, where holidays or other disruptions of ilornial operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days ofthe week for any permit pararneter(s), that
requirement will be so noted oil the Effluent Limitations and Motlitorilig Page(s).
L)WR or "the Division"
The Division ol'Water Resources, Department ol'I"tivironi-nent and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
F, M C
The North Carolina 1'?nvironrnental Management Commission
EPA
,rlic United States Environmental protection Agency
Fkjlity Ljosgre
Cessation ol'all activities that require coverage under this NPIJES permit. Completion of'facility closure will allow this
permit, to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root ol'the product ot'the individual values where N — the number ol'individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detectioti level I") shall be considered = 1.
Grab SqMpIc
Individual samples of at least 100 i-nL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples Must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, Ilor instreani
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any Substance designated Linder 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 ofthe (VA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required fior the flow measuring device or method to produce a. result in
that instance. '. I'Ll the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Mon—ti!!Y-.AKqAge-Lcollcenti-ation IfiRijq
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case oftecal
colifionri or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Pen -nit IssuipjAutly
P—rAY
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Averm-re (concentration linutj
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damat-le
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which call reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic Linder Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
ljpset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Pertnittee causing unintentional and temporary noncontpliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment, facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Averaae (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Pcrrnittce must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for perniit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial ofa permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Peri-nittee shall comply with effluentt standards or prohibitions established Under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not, yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued Linder section 402, or ally
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved Linder sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of tine Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 C'FR
122.41 (a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any ol'such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved Llifider section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of riot more than I year, or both. In the case of a second or Subsequent conviction fora negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 131 9(c)(I ) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of'violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of second or- subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of nott more than $ 100,000 per day of'violation, or- imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 13 19(c)(2) and 40 (TR 122.41 (a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly, violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any Of Such sections in a permit issued Linder section 402 of the Act, and.
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger- of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, UP011 conviction, be subject to as fine of not inore than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of second Or- subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, as
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment ot'not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a nine of not more than $ 1,000,000 and can be fined Lip to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
1. I.Jnder state law, as civil penalty ot'not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or tails to act in accordance with (lie terms, conditions, or -requirements ofa permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-21 5.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed air administrative penalty by the Administrator for- violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any Of Such Sections
in a Permit issued Linder section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for- C]ass I violations arc not to
exceed $16,000 per- violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day dLiring which the
violation continues, with the maximum anioun( of any (,,lass It penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
13 19(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)(3)]
2. Duty _t L)Mj(i1,,;ite
The Per-ruittee shall take all reasonable steps to rninimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this per-mit with as reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or- the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
E`xcept as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Pail, ILCA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part ILC.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permit1ce 1rorn any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 ofthe Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. FLuther-r-nore, tire Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even thOUgh, the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and fiazat-LIOUS Substance I.Jability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Perruittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which tile Permittce is or- niay be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 1.) SG 1321. Furthermore, the Perrinittee is responsible for
consequential damages, Such as I ish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Pro erty RiL,,hts
'The isstrance ofthis permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or- any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CTR 12141 (9)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
'['his permit does not authorize or- approve the construction ofarry onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or tile undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severa.bilily
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of'such provision to other circumstances, and file
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. t7�to Provide In6ormation
The Pernrittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.4 1 (lifl.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Pertnittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this pen -nit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 Cl"R 12141 (b)].
M L,xpiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive autornatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Pennittec shall submit such information, forins, and Pecs as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission For as
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration (Late of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122,21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a, permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et, seq.
11. 5j.&natOM_Requircments
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
C,FR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a. responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president, ofthe corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, tile manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
ofthe regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations-, the manager can ensure that tile
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship- by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CTR 122.221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by as pet -son described above,
(2) The authorization specified either art individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility ity or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of'cquivalent responsibility, or art individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters lor the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a narned position.); and.
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a differcrit individual or position has responsibility Ilor file overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of'paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document Under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTI IF'R STATEM[INTS 01'CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCTTTF',D:
V certify, under 1.)enalt , of law, that this document and all attachments were 1.)rel)ared under my direction or
sul)ervision in aceor&inee with a .system designed to assure that quahifledj.)ersonnel proj)erly gather and
evaluate the iqlbrtnalion submitted Based on in),, inquiry (?fthe 1)erson or persons who munqge the systenl, or.
those I)ersons directly req.)onsible.1br gathering the iqlbrmalion, the iqlbrination submitted is, to the best qftny
knowleckge and belief,' Iru.e, aceurale, and contlVele. / ant aware: that Mere are sig-n�.fieant lwnaltiesfiw
subtnitfin,gfida e iqlbrination, including the Imssibility of fires and hnj)risoninentfi)r knowingviolations.
12. Permit Actions
This permit may Ile modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Pertnittee ft)r a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification ol"planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)1.
11 Permit Modification Revocation and Reiss at cc or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit. issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Fedend Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A ofthe North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 0211 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 1,43.215.1 et. aL
1.4. Annual Adininistcrii end CqgiL)jj tgqcc_MLqriitorin e R Uirenients
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file pern, ittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 021­1 0105(b)(2)
may Cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Cerlifie _Qpei� d 4qlri
Owners of classified. water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water pollution
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Control System Operators Certification Commission (W K."SOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T] 5 A NCAC' 08G .0201]:
,I. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up OR( s) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception otno backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice Pei- year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution (.",ontrol System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of'subsurfiace systems) countersigned by the designated certified
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operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back -LIP ORC,):
(I ) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
receiving notification ofa change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of'a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back -LIP ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position oi'Operator in Responsible Charge (OR(.) or Back-up Operator in
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(3) within seven calendar (lays of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each (:lass , lass I facility (or the Back-up 0142, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation ofthe treatment system*, the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
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omply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
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The ORC of each Class 11, 111 and IV facility for the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at leastt five days per week, excluding holidays
Property manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the 11icility
Comply with all other conditions off 5A NCAC 08G .0204.
j!q)pq ()peration 194 Maintenance
'The Peri-nittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems oftreatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Perinittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
aSSUMuCe procedures. This provision requires the Perinittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTLI: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Def'ense
It shall not be a defense for a Pennittee in an enforcement action that, it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit, [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. AyL)a,s�,Jny of �Treatnjcntj`�L qilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CPR 122.41 (m)(2)]
The Penniflec may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is lor essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)(3)]
I I Anticipated bypass. If the Pcrmittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days bel'ore the date of the bypass-, including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Pennittee shall subirut notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(I) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take erilorcernerit
action against a Pennirtce for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment Eacilitics,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during nonnal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. ofthis section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Pen -nit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Peritrittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) 'file Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if'
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section.
5. [Jpsetvs
a. I-Ifect of all upset, 140 CFR 122.41 (n)(2)1: All upset Constitutes an affirmative def'cnsc to an action brought fior
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements ofparagraphb. of
this condition are met. No determination made (hiring administrative review of clairns that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action Cor noncompliancc, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a derrionstration Of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through property signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(I) An upset occurred and that the Pernrittee can identify the causes) of the upset;
(2)"I'lle Pernlittee facility was at the time being property operated; and
(3) The Perinittee submitted notice ol'the upsetas required in Part ILF.'-6.(b) of this pen -nit.
(4),rhe Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11.13.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n)(4)1: The Pernuttee seeking to establish the Occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement procceding.
Remove(] Substances
Solids, sludges, fiber backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course oftreatirrent or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NC GS 143-215. 1 and in a manner SLIC11 as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of tine United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Pen-nittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 C'f`R
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Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste I-andfills; and 15A N(.,AC Subchapter 21', Waste Not Discharged TO
Surfiace Waters. The Pernrittec shall notify the Pcrrnit Issuing Authority of any significantchange in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguard,,, (as required by 15A NCAC 0211 .0124) to
prevent the discharge ofuntreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by incans
ofaftcrnale power sources, standby generators or retention Of inadequately treated effluent.
Section 1).
Representative SatO,pling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative ofthe permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken oil a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken attire monitoring points specified in this
perlint arid, unless otherwise specified, bel'ore the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestreatil, body of
water, or Substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and file approval of the Pennit
Issuing Authority 1-40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Re jjqrfkiZ
Monitoring results obtained during the previous months) shall be surninarized Im- each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (I)MR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by file
Director, postmarked no later (hall the last calendar (lay of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance oftlic permit or in the case of a new
facility, oil the last day of the month following the commencement ol"discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
.Appropriate flow measurement devices and rnethods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. 'rhc
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of" that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or purnp hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the mal'11.11'actnrer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test procedures
Laboratories used fbr sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact. the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or littp://portal.ncdenr.or-g/web/wq/lab/cert,) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CT'R 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CF`R 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this pernrit [40 CFR 122.41-].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of" the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must; be used.
Penalties fhr'1"amperJng
The CWA provides that any person who falsities, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a line of trot.
more than S 10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. 11'a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of" violation, or by imprisonment ofnot more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41 ].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittce shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for Continuous monitoring instrumentation
copies of all reports required by this perryiit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request ofthe Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. &gordjqgResults
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For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information ['40 CFR 121411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
li. 'The individuals) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. 'The individuals) who perfortned the analyses;
e. 'The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
the Permittee shall allow the Director, or all authorized representative (including all authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation oferedentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Pertnittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit-,
b. I-Jave access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of` this perillit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, C(JUipulCllt (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 C7,FR 122.41(i)].
Section E Revorfiiw Reauirements
1. cNange-in I)iscliar&,c
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Cho
'I'lle Pernuttee shall give notice to the Director ors soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. ']'lie alteration or addition to a permitted facility rnay meetone ofthe criteria for new sources at 40 CIFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. 'This notification applies to pollutants subiject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements Under 40 CFR 122,42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition reSLIlt,S in a significant change in the Permittee's Sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change mayjUStify the application ofliernut conditions that are different frorn or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan,
3. Antj2Ljpqted NoncoTnpjiarice
The Permittce shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the pcnnit [40 CFR 1214](1)(2)].
4. 'Transfers
This perluit is not transferable to any person Without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 C',FR 122.61 .'file Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permitter and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
Linder the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(l)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoriru-, Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this pen -nit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittce monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted oil the DMR.
6. Twenty-four tl()UrRq�.ortttig
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Pen-nittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report oil a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
, rhe Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported tinder Part II.E.5 and 6. of this pen -nit at the
time monitoring reports are Submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Infon-nation
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(l)(8)].
9. Noncom liance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any Occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which arc abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a Sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Pail IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential Under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition ot'criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the Users/custorners served by the Pertnittee (NCGS 143-215. 1 Q. The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality permitting Section
ATITNTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a- The Pernlittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment,
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (I ) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (At(.,) permit or (2) the Pern-fittec is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [St, 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for tile
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage fit-orn an industrial facility and
the discharge of the, industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified it'required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an At( '" will not occur until I"inal Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Pernuttee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Mqpjjqrj#g
The Pennittee shall, upon written notice ftorn the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine tile compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges ofToxic Substances
The I"crmittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR, 12142):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which Would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
""notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100
(2) TWO hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrilel- five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 pg/t,) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-nietliyl-4,6-dinitropliciiol-, and one milligram Per liter (I mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five firnes tile maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(I ) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 [tg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Tell times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant, in the permit application.
Section 1). Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit,. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters ofthe State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part. It of this permit, the following dcfinitions apply to municipal facilities
Indirect DischarQc or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a P10TW regulate(] under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) an(] (j) and 15A NCAC 0211 M903(b)(I 1)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POT'W treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any rcquit-cment of the Pertnittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Pennittee) NPDES, collection system, or non discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [I 5A NCAC, 0211
.0903(b)(I 14)]
PaLs, �rhroqg_4
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different frorn the Perruittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
pen -nit. [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(23)]
PUbli!qly,0wncd Treatrncnt_Works jftYtW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the (1.WA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and SySternS used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclarnation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CIWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from Such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite 110"M organization." [15A NCI.AC 0211 .0903(b)(26)1
"Sign 'ic.a,n,t Industrial User" or "SItY'
An Industrial User thatdischarges wastewater into a, publicly owned treatment works and that. [I 5A NCIAC 0211
.0903(b)(33)]:
I . Discharges an average of'25,000 gallons per (lay or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
1 Contributes process wastewater which makes up live percent or more of the NI)DES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the P0TW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subJect to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 FR parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Pcrunittec on the basis (fiat the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NFIDES or non -discharge permit, or to hunt the POTW's Sludge disposal options;
5. SLIlljed to approval under 15A NC 'AC 021-1 .0907(b), the Pen-nittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs I or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDFS or non -discharge permit, or to limit the Po,rw,s sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 0211 M907(b), the Perinittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 ofthis definition above meets the requirements of 40 CTR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publiciv Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POT'Ws must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the POT'W from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of'CWA ifit were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
Any substantial change in the volume or character Of Pollutants being introduced by all indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes, of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include itilbrniation on (1) the quality and quantity Of effluent
introduce(] into the Pam and (2) any anticipated impact that may result trorn the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C.. Municipal Control of Pollutants froin Industrial Users.
E fflUent limitations arc listed in Part I of this Permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Perrilittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
Prohibited Discharges
a. The Pen-nittec shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the,
intro(ILICti011 of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
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cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC'02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 4015(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to irnplcment the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestrearns with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit oi- 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.2 1;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural darnage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pl-I lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the P0'I_'W resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen dernanding P01111tants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a now rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) fleat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the Pam Treatment Plant exceeds 40'C (104T)
unless the Division, upon request of the PO"I'W, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass'fhrough;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence oftoxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Pertnittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Perinittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Perritittee became aware oft e
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may Ile necessary for tile Perrilittee to
supplement the requirements or the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CTR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Perinittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittec may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Pertnittee shall require any Industrial User (FLJ) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices And narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater froill
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Pennittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of all existing Pretreati-nent, Program, for approval as
required Linder section D below as well as 15A NC.AC 0211 .0907(a) and (b). 1"40 CTR 12144(1)(2)]
5. This pertnit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify all approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule lor the development of a. POTW Pretreatment program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implernenting regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Sy,cl�ion 1). PirgIrgatnignit Proyjrpiins
Under authority of sections 307 (b) all(] (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC, 0211 .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforecable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44(1)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) ol"the C"WA, 40
CTR 403, 15A NCAC 0214 .0900, and tile legal authorities, policies, procedures, and Financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation ofthe 1`61lowing conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in part 11 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC'0211 .0903 and 40 CTR 403.3.
I. Sewer Use Qrdinance LSVO
The Perraittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
N(-',A(,', 0211 .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1),- 40 CFR 403.8(r)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
Industrial Waste Sur gy WS,
The Perinittee shall implement uin IWS consisting of the survey ofusers of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 C.'FR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 0211 .0905 [also 40 CFR 12144(j)(1)J,
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the Pom and tile character and all'101111t
of pollutants contributed to the PO'FW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
rnecting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite P0TWs, the
IWS lor the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with all approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a, summary orally investigations conducted Under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [I 5A NCAC 0211 .0903(b)(13,),.0905 and.0906(b)(2); 40 CIT 403.8(f)(2)and 4019]
3. Monitorimy Plan
'file Perinittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment, plant Headworks Analysis (I IWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts 11.1.) and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 021-1.0903(b)(I 6),.0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. f leadworks Analysis 0 1 WA) and Local Limits
'file Pertnittee shall obtain Division approval ofa IIWA at least once every live years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local firnits (i.e., an
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updated FIWA or documentation of why one is not needed) ['40 CIFR 122.441. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02f 1 .0909, specificl-ocal I-imits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 0211 .0909, Pursuant to 40 C'FR 403.5, local limits are
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KC-DENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdu-,
Governor
Mr. A. R. Ansaldo
Director of Architecture
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
rUh,arles Wakild, RE.
Director
April 11, 2012
Subject: Issuance of Modified NPDES Permit
Permit NCO028711
Beffyhill Elementary School WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Class 11
Des Freeman
Secretary
C � , D
F C E
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for modification of the subject permit
for an expansion to 0.008 MGD. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached modified 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
October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Modified Permit:
1) Revised Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet with proposed 0.008 MGD expansion.
2) Added new 0.008 MGD Flow Expansion Effluent Page.
3) Added UV disinfection option. Compliance with total residual chlorine is conditional and required when
chlorine or a chlorine derivative disinfection is added.
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.
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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
Internet. www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
One
NVoCarolina
Warally

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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 pen -nit. 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 permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ron Berry at telephone number (919)
807-6396 or at email ron.berry Ca)ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
,diharles(Wakild, P.E.
Attachments
Cc:
NO" NOW with copy of revised Fact Sheet)
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control/Mike Montebello
Email: mo.ntelbmj@,dhec.sc.gov (email with revised Fact Sheet)
Mecklenburg County/Erin Hall
Email: [e-mail] (email)
Drewberry & Davis, Inc./Matthew B. West, P.E.
Email: [e-mail] (email)
IF/Ken Pohlig (email)
Central Files
NPDES Files
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Permit NCO02871 I
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
lt,,EPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WM. al -a
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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, the
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
10501 Windy Grove Road
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
11, 111 and IV hereof.
This permit modification shall become effective May 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2015.
Signed this day April 11, 2012.
r:
es Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO028711
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit 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 included herein.
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.006 MGD packaged extended aeration wastewater treatment
system with the following components:
o Bar screen
o One (1) 7,400 gallon flow equalization basin with transfer pumps
o One (1) 8,400 gallon aeration basin with blowers
o One (1) 26 ft2 clarifier with sludge transfer pumps
o One (1) 2,900 gallon post aeration basin
o One (1) 4,500 gallon sludge holding tank
o Controls
o Tablet chlorination
o Flow weir
o Tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at Berryhill Elementary School, 10501 Windy Grove Road in Mecklenburg
County.
2. Upon obtaining an Authorization to Construct or Operate for 0.008 MGD, and submitting the
signed Engineer Certificate to begin operation with the following additional components:
o Expanded aeration basin
o Two (2) new sludge pumps
o Two (2) new 3,000 gallon sludge holding tanks
o UV disinfection (option)
o New controls
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in sub -basin 03-08-34 of the Catawba
River Basin.

Permit NCO028711
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, or until
receipt of a signed Engineer Certificate for expansion to 0.008 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
CHARACTERISTICS
Averaae
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
0.006 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) ,
17.0 mg/L
25.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April I — October 3 1)
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November I — March 3 1)
9.0 ing/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Not less than 6.0 S.U. nor
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
more than 9.0 S.U.
Dissolved Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/L,
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
daily average
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Temperature, 'C
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, 'C
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
I
Downstream_
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream= 200 feet below discharge point.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
ug/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER
THAN TRACE AMOUNTS

Permit NC002871 I
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and after receipt of the signed
Engineering Certificate for expansion to 0.008 MGD 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:
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Location
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Influent or
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
_.17 [ig/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
12.8 mg/L
19.2 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
714113as N
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(April 1— October 31)
NH3 as N
6.8 mg/L
34.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(November I — March 3 1)
Fecal Coliform
200/100 mi
J��
ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
pH
Not less than 6.0 S.U. nor
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
more than 9.0 S.U.
Dissolved Oxygen
Not less than 5.0 mg/L,
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
daily average
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Temperature, 'C
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, 'C
Weekly
Grab
Upstream&
Downstream
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream = 200 feet below discharge point.
2. The perinittee must alert the Division that UV disinfection has been installed and operational. If the
facility uses chlorine or chlorine derivative for disinfection at any time the TRC daily limit applies.
The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
ug/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER
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PART11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. 'These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
'The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 125 1, et.
seq.
Annual Average:
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
colifonn, the geometric mean of such discharges,
Arithmetic Mean
The Summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. however, flor purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
'The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar � len garter
One of the -following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by eontinUOUS sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) oil a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable tune/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point, Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant VOILlrne: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent tirnes when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharjge
The discharge of a Pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 Out ofevery 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples Must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instrearn
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
I Fhe flow measured during the MillitoUrn time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the sarne sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative ofthe discharge
during that sampling period.
['be arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Pc;rrrLtwl��,sLrir� Authority
'file Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterty_Avera, Ylimit
je _Aconcentration
The arithmetic mean ofal I samples taken over a calendar quarter.
5kv
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(I ) ofthe CWA.
tlpsg!
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and ternporary noncompliance with
pertrut effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. Ali upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
A�Le�k]Av�era,e concentration limit). , flic arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Dutv to ComT)Iv
The Perinittee must comply with all conditions ofthis permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds lor enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 12141].
a. 'file Per-truttee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic Pollutants and with standards for sewage Sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the tirne provided ill the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage Sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet, been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that, any person whcr violates sectiorils] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued Linder section 402, or ally
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved Linder sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
sulliect, to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41 (a)(2)]
c. 'I'lle CWA provides that; any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any Of SLIC11 sections in a permit issued Linder section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved Linder section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of riot more than I year, or both. In the case of a second or Subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties ot'not more than $50,000 per day ofviolation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFI 122.41 (a)(2)]
& Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In tile
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $ 100,000 per day oi'violation, or imprisonment ot'not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122,41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302,,303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that lie thereby places another person in imminent danger ofdeath or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine ot'not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment ofnot more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iji) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a I me of not more than $ 1,000,000 and can be filled Lip to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. 140 ("ITR 122.41 (a)(2)]
f, Under state law, a civil penalty of'not more than $25,000 per violation. may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to let in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any pet -son may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 oil' this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are riot to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum alTIOLlut of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which (lie
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC,
1319(g)(2) and 40 CT'R 122.41 (a)(3)]
1 L)Llty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
( 1
,T'R 122.41(d)].
Civil and Criminal Liabilily
F'xcept as provided in perinit, conditions on "Bypassing" (Part I LCA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in ti-tis permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance '.LLabili ty
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be Subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 3 11 ofthe Federal Act, 33 IJSG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Pro)erty RiLhts
L_ _
The issuance of this permit does not, convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement offederal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of` any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this pen -nit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information ,Me Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
11'en-nit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122,41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless pen-nission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21 (d)] Any Pen-nittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 12141(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(I) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means- (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with crivironmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if.
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified. either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named Position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be Submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the f'ollowing
certification [40 CFR_ 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty cif law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under nay direction or
supervision in accordance with asystem designed to assure that quaked personnel properly gather and
evaluate the u?ft)rmation submitted. Based on my inquiry (?I*the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsiblefi)r gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and helicy,' true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significantpenalties.1br
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonmentfbr knowing violations.
12. Permit Actions
This pen -nit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reiSSUance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance., or "Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the pert -nit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 0211 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .O I 05(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must dcsignatc operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOC.C), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must rr I 5A NCAC 08G .020 1'1:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control Systern Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORQ:
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORE and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
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The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G ,0204.
The ORC of each Class It, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure Proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance ol'the facility
Comply withal] other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G.0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE,': Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to Occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b, and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice),
Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no Feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee Submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will tnect the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) ofthis section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset 140 CFR 122,41(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with Such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2)'I'he Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 1113.6.(b) of this pertnit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit,
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122,41(n)(4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset, has
the burden of proof in any enforcement procceding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent, any pollutant
from such materials front entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as pen-nitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CUR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR.
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC, Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCACO21-4.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention ofinadequately treated effluent.
Sect -ion D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of:" the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
pertnit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestrearn, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)-1-
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (I)MR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forts approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of (lie month following the completed reporting period.
The first DNIR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the pert -nit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of'discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate nowmeasurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volurne of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable oftneasuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type ol7device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by Pin-up logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be Subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Perinittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
'rest procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conforin to the EMC regulations (Published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 ].
To tricet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minirnum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the ininiolUni detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (rnethod with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tamperini*
Tlie CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained Linder this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Pen-nittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrurnentation
copies of all reports required by this pen -nit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR MAI]:
a. The date, exact place, and tirne of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f, The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Pennittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122A 1 (i)].
Section E Reportint! Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the pen -nit,
2. Planned Changes
'The Permittee steal I give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. 'The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pennittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This pennit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
tinder the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Rgport
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring Of Sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. 'Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Pennittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written Submission
shall contain. a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports Linder this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or (9 19) 733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)].
8, Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
infion-nation [40 CFR 122.41(l)(8)],
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, Such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of'hazardous Substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a Pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion ofthe influent to Such station or facility.
Persons reporting such Occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the Occurrence. Also see reporting requirements fbr municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential Linder NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the tenors shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained wider this pen -nit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41
12. Annual Performance Reports
Pennittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS .143-215. 1 C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment, system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. Tile Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (I ) the Division has issued all
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted frorn such AtC permit requirements
under (tern b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [SL 2011-3941, no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or after any
treatment works or disposal systern within the State when the system's or work's principle Function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the pen -nit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of all AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorin
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
SectionC. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity,has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
""notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 jlg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 ilg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per Liter (I mg/L) for
antirnony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 itg/L);
(2) One railligrarn per liter (I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Tell times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facilitv Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. 'Tile Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot, be rescinded while any activities requiring this pennit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part 11 of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated Linder section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and 0) and 15A NCAC 021-1.0903(b)(I 1)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations-, or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Perinittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [ I 5A NCAC 0211
.0903(b)(1 4)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 021-1.0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of'municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [I 5A NCAC 021I .0903(b)(26)]
"Sianificant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [ I 5A NCAC 0211
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NIIDES or Lion -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to 1301.), TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-47 1; or
4. Is designated as Such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval Linder 15A NCAC 0211 .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs I or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
Po,rw,s operation or fbr violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 021-1 .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User,
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
I . Any new introduction of pollutants into the i,,o,rw from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which Would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
1 Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time Of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction Of Pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 021-1 .0900 and 40 CFR 403, [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b, The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestrearns with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.2 1;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive Structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the PO'fW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in Such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (I 04'F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable Cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass 'Through.;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and. safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report Such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. 'The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period ofthe discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary 4`6r the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Pennittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the Pam to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Pennittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
.Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment prograrn, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Pennittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 0211 .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implernent its approved pretreatment program. [15A.
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(1)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement all IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(t)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 021-1.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have all impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary oi'any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13),.0905 and.0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (RWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 0211 .0903(b)(I6),.0906(b)(3) wind .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (I-IWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a I IWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this pen -nit (or any Subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall Submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Pennittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02f 1 .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mark Jones, Dir. of Maintenance
Berryhill Elementary School WW'111
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
Dear Mr. Jones:
Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
January 06, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement olTermit Renewal
Permit NCO028711
Meeklenbt,irg County
1, he NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on December 30, 2014. 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 contact Bob
Sledge [phone].
Sincerely,
V/re*v TktAfio-roG
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
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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]/Custoiner Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet:: wwnc E_water,oAr
An Equal Opportunity�Affirmative Action Employer

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 INCO0287:1 =1
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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte
North Carolina, 28208
[phone]
[phone]
mark.joncsgccms.kl2.nc.us
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above n
Street Address or State Road 10501 Windy Grove Road
City Charlotte
State / Zip Code North Carolina, 28278
County Mecklenburg
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 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
Mailing Address 3301 Stafford Drive
City Charlotte
State / Zip Code North Carolina, 28202
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
DEC
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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 693/43
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Elementary School
Number of persons served: 736
S. Type of collection system
0 Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points I
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes E No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
8. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: 5 hours, 38 weeks a year
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.
Influent bar screen, 7,400 gallon flow equalization basin, 4,000 gallon sludge holding
tank with one (1) 50 gpm submersible pump, 11,700 gallon aeration basin (combined
8,400 gallon and 3,300 gallon basins), 26 square foot clarifier, 2,900 gallon post aeration
basin, 635 gallon disinfection unit consisting of a 2 tube chlorination unit, 2 tube
dechlorination system, sludge return pump and all associated system piping.
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V F0privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD For
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.008 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0051. MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.006 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
n Yes
raw
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 currently in your permit. Mark other parameters "NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand. (BOD5)
15
4
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
96
2
cfu/ 100ML
Total Suspended Solids
29
10
mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
28.8
21.3
0C
Temperature (Winter)
17.4
12.5
0C
pH
8.7
N/A - cannot be averaged.
Minimum was 6.3.
S.U.
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCS000395
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section. 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
NCO160605
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.
Mark Jones Director of Maintenance
Printed name of Person Signing Title Engineering & Energy Management
R5
Signature ofMplicant 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
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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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To whom it concerns,
I wanted to personally let you know that I have received excellent support from the staff at the Mooresville
Regional Office (MRO). Recently I had questions concerning the renewal application for a wastewater
treatment plant and was greeted by a knowledgeable staff. In the past, the staff at the MRO has helped me and
our ORC with a number of technical questions. Not only have they provide us answers, but they were able to
show us in the regulations were the questions are answered. I would like to give a special thanks to Marcia
Allocco who has been our primary contact along with Barbara Sifford and Wes Bell.
Sincerely,
Jeff Mitchell
Environmental, Health
& Stewardship Specialist
[e-mail]
RECEIVED/DENROA/R
JAN -'5

C Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
BerrTyhill Elementary School WWTP
Authorization
uthorization to Construct No. 028711A03
Issued March 31, 2014
RM
Engineer's Certification AUG 18 2()14
Atti —LW r f as a duly registered Professional E I ngineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe periodically the construction of the modifications
and improvements to the BerrybillElementary School Wastewater., Treatment Plant, located in
Mecklenburg County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the following construction:
Modification of the existing package plant structure to increase the aeration volume to 11,700
gallons by combining the sludge holding basin with the aeration basin, modification of piping and
controls; installation of one (i) new 4,000 gallon sludge holding tank with one
subnrersiblL�pjjmp, piping and control; installation of new two tube tablet chlorination system;
rhTGI—ITti`oi� of new two tube tablet dechlorination system; in — conformity —w—itl—tKe—proj(-�(,t�plaiis,
specifications, and -��ib(r of the ATC Permit Application
package.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial
compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the Authorization to Construct Permit
Application package.
Date 0 kh q
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Ron Berry
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Dewberry
Dewberry Engineers Inc.
6135 Lakeview Road, Suite 150
Charlotte, NC 28269-2618
704.509.9918
704.509.9937 fax
www.dewberry.com
August 6, 2014
Mr. Ron Berry RECEIVED/DENROWR
Complex Permitting Unit
DENR/DWR/Water Quality Programs AUG 11 2014
1617 Mail Service Center Water Quality
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Permitting Section
Reference: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools - Berryhill Elementary School NVWT.P
Engineer's Certification
Authorization to Construct No. 028711A03
Dewberry Project * 5oo64927
Dear Mr. Berry:
Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) is providing this letter and attachment for the Engineer's
Certification for the above referenced project. With completion of the improvements permitted by the
above referenced Authorization to Construct, the Berryhill Elementary School WVV`f`P now has a
permitted capacity of.008 MGD as authorized by NPDES Permit No. NCo028711. The updated effluent
limits and monitoring requirements approved in the NPDES permit modification (April 11, 2012) Will
become effective with this Engineer's Certification.
The attached Engineer's Certification notes three minor changes from those approved by the
Authorization to Construct. Two tube chlorination and dechlorination tablet feed systems were installed
instead of the three tube chlorination and deeblorination tablet feed systems that were approved.
Additionally, a submersible pump was provided in the sludge holding tank instead of the submersible
grinder pump which was approved. These changes should not impact the performance of the W"TTP.
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this submittal, please do not hesitate to call me at
[phone] or email me at mwest
Sincerely,
Dewberry Engineers Inc.
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Project marla,s.Ier

From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:04 AM
To: Berry, Ron
Cc: Allocco, Marcia
Subject: RE: ATC construction completed for expansion NCO028711 to 0.008 MGD
BIMS has been updated. I can't make a limit change in the middle of a month, so the 8000 GPD
limits become effective 9/1/2014.
CHW
Messages sent to or from this address are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law.
From: Berry, Ron
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:12 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: ATC construction completed for expansion NCO028711 to 0.008 MGD
Charles,
Received signed Engineer Certificate for completion of Berryhill School expansion construction to 0.008 MGD. Need to
be sure 0.008 MGD tier activated.
Ron
Ron Berry, Engineer
Division of Water Resources/NCDENR
Phone: (919) 807 - 6396
Email: ronberaf@
Location Address - Archdale Building, Office 925Y
512 N. Salibury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699
Mailing Address - Archdale Building, NCDENR/DWR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27669-1617
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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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Mark Jones
Director of Maintenance
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
Dear Jones:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
July 17, 2014
J(A_ 2 11 2014,
Subject: Confirmation Owner Name
Permit NCO028711
Berry hill Elementary School WWTP
Mecklenburg County
requested by Mr. Rizzo, this letter is to confirm that the July 10, 2014 Permit Change Form
was reA ed and all the appropriate Division records have been corrected. Please be aware in the
future that the owner, currently designated as Mr. Mark Jones in our records, needs to sign the permit
renewal application. When the owner name changes, you will need to submit the Permit Change
Form so we can update our records accordingly.
Cc
Sincerely,
Ron Berry, Engineer
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal OpportUnityWrirmative Action Employer

P pp arker, Wichael
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From: Berry, Ron
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 1 : 32 PM
To: Parker, Michael
Subject: FVV: INOU
Michaei,
This forwarded entail is the ernaii response I sent to the consultant we diSCUSSed. Mr. West calle(,J the next day try diSCLISS
Chris ernail, his parting comment was he needed to confer with the owner to determine what his next steps would be.
He did reqUe-sft a spec letter which I told him we could not issue as this discharge is not a POT'W facility. But I would as
part of the formal pennitting rnoclffication process provide a preliminary copy of the draft for his review prior to issuing
as draft for PUHc comment, This would allow the perrnittee an opportunity to discontinue the rTIO(fification request if
necessary. I also pointed out the expanded permit would have more stringent firnits (current discharge is into Lake
Wylie). Several additional cornments were provide to help direct the (','onSUltant in to what minirnurn iterns shw,fld be in
the reqUired EAA,
One. of the first items I need is upon receipt by the regior"a of the modification application is to review the application
and indicate either its support or it has issk,ies with the rnodification request,
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
R n
[Ion Berry Lgn.be[L aLn�dt-EIL.g. yC Qy
Engineer I
DW(VPoint Source/NPDES Cornl.'Aex Permitting Unr t
NCDENR
Phone[phone]
Fax, [phone]
Office: Archdale BuHding Roorn 925N
Email correspondence to sand from this oddress is subject to the North Corolino Public Records tow rand moy be disclosed
to third parties unless the content is exempt by stotute cr other regulution.
From: Berry, Ron
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2011 4:10 VIM
'fo: TlatLhew B. West, P,E,'
Subject* NCDENR response for NPIDES perrriit rncydificaLion for Berryhill HernenLvary School
Mr. West:
'rhe Pivision has rcviewed Your July G, )011 lem"'�ntary `Xchool NPDI ; pczrmit rtiodiiicaOor�
requr-st, and has deteraflned that. this is as n')i-ijor- pennit rnodification. The proper [TINS apphcation rnust be cornplet(,,d
and subrnitted, in this case C. Form D. Also, since YOU requested in(.reasing the pern-tied dischari,,,(, an EAA rnust. be
suhmitLed in CW'�jUnction with the application. -1 I-m-,e copic!s of all suhmitted (Im. umenlare required. 9 he $260 fee was
kippropriaLe forlhe NJI�IDFS mce di hciAinn.
I he active NPDFS perrnihas an assigned wast(,,, load aliocalion which cannot be exceeded thus, inipactinp,, the
OTIUCATL limits that will apply for, the increased flow. -rhis r-nay further irnpz3ct your cflculation for the rerMe.

usyou noted ' the erate and subsequent equipment changes wU|require comp|etionand SLAbmitta� of an Authorization to Construct (A to C) application to the Construction Grants 8� Loans Section for approval. You canNt
submit the AtoCapplication until amodified NPDE5permithas been issued.
All of this information, guidance, and forms are available on our web site:
if you have any questions you can contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Ron Berry ron.berrv(@nccl��o�
Engineer
DVVO/PointSource/NPDESComplex Permitting Unit
N[DENR
Phone: (9Ig)807-G38G
Fax: (y19)QO7-64B5
Office: Archdale Building Room 925N
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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Bemiy Eaves PerdUe
Governor
July 11, 2011
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L)WBERRY & DAVIS INC
Natural Resoura-'s
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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Cl IAIU-O'f'I'E NC 28269-2618 IR E ,,, �v �LLERE,6OVAL OF°RCE
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Modification Request fir NCO028711
Mecklenburg County Schools
Berrybill Elementary School WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. West:
The Division of Water Quality acknowledges receipt of your permit modification request along with check number 77241,
dated July 8, 2011, in the amount of $260.00 on July 11, 2011.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact You With a request for additional information if necessary. To
ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a
timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 — 90 days after receipt of a complete
application.
If you have any questions, please contact Ron Berry at 919-807-6396, or via email at ron.berry(�y)ncdenngov. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFERTO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Cc: Central Files
INOW mice Surface Water Protection Section
Permit application file NCO02871 I
1617 Md SeMce Center, F',aleigh Nlort Cardin a 27699 1617
Locaton: 5 12 N Saksbuiy St Ralegh, Not1h CaroWo 27604
Phone� 91M07 6300 � FAK 919 80?' 6492 1 Customer Servkm, 1 877 6236748
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Mr. Bob SledM-
Surface Water Protection Section —NPQE5
NC Division mfWater Quality
1GJ7Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N[27689-1G17
Reference: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
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BerryhU|Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant — NCO028711
Dewberry Project # 50046144
As discussed in our phone conversation on May 2, 2011, Dewberry & Davis, Inc. (Dewberry) is submitting
this letter for your review to request a modification to the Berryhi|| Elementary School National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES). The requested modification istoincrease the average
daily discharge from 6,000ga||ons/day (GPD) to 8,000GPD. This modification to the NPQES permit is
being requested as there is no public sanitary sewer service available in this area and no plans to provide
sanitary sewer are currently being considered. It isour understanding that major modification tothis
minor NPDES permit will be required,
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools ([MS) operates wastewater treatment plant (WVVTP) atBerqhiU
Elementary School currently permitted for average daily discharge of 6,000 GPD under National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit N[OU20711. The VVVVTPdischarges tmthe
Catawba River (Lake VVyUe),subbas|n30]84. Dewberry has performed afeasibility study that evaluated
the current VVVVTPcapacity and options for expansion, Based onthe feasibility study itappears that the
WWTP processes and equipment may be adequately sized and that the average daily flow can be
reliably increased to 8,000 GPD based on the hydraulic loading with only minor modifications to the
VVVVTP. To confirm the results of the feasibility study, CIVIS has obtained four composite samples of the
influent waste stream. A summary of these samples of the influent waste stream is provided in Table 1
below.

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BerryhiUBementary School WWTP—N008711
July 7, 2011
Page 2 of 5
Table 1. Influent Waste Stream Sampling Results
P rameter
Week
Week
Week
Week
Minimum
Average
Maximum
Oxygen
Notes:
5/17-Added about 25|bsofsoda ash on5/ 6
5/1-Samples taken at1Q:3Oam. All other samples taken at1:OOpm
6/9 - Day before school is out for the summer
The results of the influent waste stream sampling showed that the influent waste was higher strength
than was assumed in the feasibility study. If the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) determines that
the average daily flow can be increased to 8,000 GPD, the WWTP will again be evaluated to determine if
itcan meet the discharge limits set forth for the increase flow.
A summary of the daily monitoring reports (DIVIRs) for the period of January 2009 —January 2011 is
provided below. This information is being included to provide DWQ with pertinent information about
the operation and treatment abilities of the WWTP in its current state. Table 2 provides the parameters
monitored under the permit and the results based onthe current operation, The minimum, average,

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Mr. Bob Sledge
8erryhiUElementary School VVVVTP—NCOU2Q7t1
July 7,2O11
Page 3 of 5
Table 2. Summary mfDaily Monitoring Reports
Parameter
Limits per NPDES
Daily Monitoring Reports Summary
permit
Monthly
Daily
Daily
Average
Average
Average
Daily
Average
Maximum
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Maximum
Solids (mg/L)
October 31)
March 31)
Oxygen (mg/L)
than 5
mQ
Chlorine (ltg/Q
CQ
Based onthe summary ofthe DMRsyou can see that the WWTPcurrently permitted for anaverage daily
discharge of6,DOOGPD reliably meets the limits set forth in the current NPOES permit. VVhi|o there are
some exceeclances, both minimum and maximum of the permit limits, these events occurred only once
and were rectified onthe following day.
A summary of the processes and equipment based on the general design criteria at aflow nfO,0KJUGPD

8enyhiUElementary School VVVVTP—NCOO28711
July 7, 2011
Page 4ofG
equalization basin, sludge holding basin, aeration basin, clarifier, post aeration basin, chlorine contact
chamber, decNorinatiVnchamber, and blowers. Asummary mfthe processes and equipment based un
the general design criteria at a flow of 8,000 GPD is provided in the Table 2 below. Adetailed analysis of
each process inincluded inthe feasibility study inAttachment A.
Table 3. WWTP Summary atIncreased Flow mf8,000 GPD
Process
Approximate Capacity/Loading
Approximate Capackifil oading
Rate of Current WVVTP
rate based on 8,000 GPD flow
Processes and Equipment
Equalization Basin
7,300 gallons
91% of average daily flow in
equalization basin
Sludge Holding Basin
3,300 gallons
41% of average daily flow in
sludge holding basin.
Aeration Basin
20-30 hours detention of
23 hours detention of average
average daily flow
daily flow
Clarifier
600-800 gallons/day per square
300 gallons/day per square foot
foot
Post Aeration Basin
Adequate air available
Adequate air available
Chlorine Contact Chamber
10,000 GPD tablet system
8,000 GPD
20-30 min. contact time
Limit forward flow to 20-30
gpm
Based on this analysis, the current WWTP is designed to handle flows in excess of 6,000 GPD.
Additionally, the current WWTP may be able to handle flows of 8,000 GPD with minor modifications.
CIVIS, plans to make the modifications mentioned below and will submit a request for an Authorization to
Construct (Ato C)bothe Construction Grants and Loads Section (CG&L) after the draft NPIDES permit is
issued for a modified flow of 8,000 GPD if it is determine the WWTP can meet the limits set forth in the
draft permit. These modifications included the following:
1. Sandblast and repaint the exterior walls of the WWTP. Drain, inspect and determine if
coating the interior walls of the WWTP below normal water level is required.
2. Provide a monitoring manhole near the fence on the effluent outfall to Lake Wylie.
3, Replace the RASpump with a"geysmr"type pump toprovide amore efficient and reliable
transfer ofsludge tothe sludge holding basin. This will inturn produce alower average
total solids loading to the clarifier and improved clarifier performance.

Mr. Bob Sledge
8ernJhiUElementary School VVVVTP-N[OD2Q711
July 7,ZOI1
Page 5of5
4. Provide an interval timer for the equalization pump with level float override. This will allow
the operator flexibility in operating the WWTP and will keep the plant on a more continuous
operating cycle for more desirable continuous "feeding" of active biomass.
5. Potentially increase the size of the aeration basin if required to meet the limits set forth in
the draft permit for anaverage daily flow of8,O0DGPD.
Enclosed for you review is the following:
• Permit review fee of$2W3l0-Dewberry & Davis, Inc. check #
° Three (3)copies mfthis letter with attachments
Based on our phone conversation on May 2, 2011, an Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) and a
permit application are not required and have not been provided.
Should you have any questions urcomments please do not hesitate to call me at(919)424-3751 or
ernai|meat .
Sincerely,�
Dewberry & Davis, Inc.
Matthew B. West, P.E, LEED AP BD+C
Project Engineer
Enclosures
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MCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 5, 2010
Mr. Chip Irby
Mecklenburg County Schools
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO028711
Berrybill Elementary School WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Irby:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final 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 October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
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 150E 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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or
Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Scardina of my staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
'00
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oleen H. Sullins
�
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 9IM07-6300 1 FAX: [phone] t Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wwrtmaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
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Permit NCO028711
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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, the
Charlotte-Mec*klenburg Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
10501 Walkers Ferry Road, west of Dixie
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
H, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2015.
Signed this day July 5, 2010.
Uoleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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County:
Mecklenburg Stream Class: WS-V & B
Receiving Stream:
Catawba River (lake Wylie) Sub -Basin: ' 030834
Latitude:
35' 12'41" Grid/Quad: G15NW
Longitude.
80' 59' 56"
Facility # 6
Location
(not to scale)
NORTH NPDES Permit: NC0028711

Pennit NCO028711
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on August 1, 2010 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:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Ayeray,.e
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location'
Flow
0.006 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
17.0 mg/L
25.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NI-13 as N
(April 1— October 3 1)
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N 0
(November 1 — March 3 1)
9.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly M
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliforin
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 in]
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (OC)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (1C)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes•
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream = 200 feet below discharge point.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
ug/l.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS

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PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2Z.Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Weak.
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
-
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetia c Mea
n
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B=asa
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
CalendarWeek
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Otcuarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite S&M"l
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Pertnittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hoar period.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in tirdts of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sanil2ling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division':
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
.EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The [)nited States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require Coverage under this NPI)I-,'S permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
.A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limio
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly .Average (concentration limit),
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe 12rol2eriy damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Lpset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly:Average (concentration limio
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Condition
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or. 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122,41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negji ,gent# violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knowhnffl y violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statute-, § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permi*ttee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part 11. G 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part 11. G 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Perrnittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6 or Section 309
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of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seg. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Eights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severabili
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seg.
11. Siguatory Requirements
.All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy of decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Perinit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 12122]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under. paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMFNTS OF CEWI'IFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"/ 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 submitted 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 fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Pertmittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Pernii'ttee must pay the annual administering, and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 214.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (Or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
)io- Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class 11, 111 and IV facility must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]_
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
11. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section,
5. LpLets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
Paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11. E. 6. (b) of this pertnit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122-41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/ disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/ disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Samplin
Qt
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestrearn, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge.
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Pern-littees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or littl2://h2o.enr.state.nc.usZla]3/cert.httii) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 a seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Perrnittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
io copies of all reports required by this permit
1'- copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pernuttee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
K The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
S. Inspection and Entry
The Pertnittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned ChanVes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the pen -nit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This pen -nit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring; Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shah report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the Occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levelsof ;
(l) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Req ' uirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PARTIV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part 11 of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
.A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the P071Ws NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (PQTWI
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the P0'1W treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the P071Ws operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW s receiving stream standard, or to limit the P0'.fWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All P0`1Ws are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the P0`IW which will interfere with the
operation of the POW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All PO'fWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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L Any new introduction of pollutants into the PO1'W from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
PH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POW resulting
in Interference;
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWIT, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the W'WI'P.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the VAVTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge, the investigation into possible sources-, the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and tinies-, and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived Emits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 21-1.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a PO'1W
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 214.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part If
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1 Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (0 (1) and 403.9 (1),
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (0 (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 211.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (1IWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part 11,
Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (22) and.0905]
4. Fleadworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a.HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
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To: Western NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Maureen Scardina
Date: February 23, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Mecklenburg
NPDES Permit No.: NCO028711
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical Location
Facility and address: Berryhill Elementary School
% Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools
3301 Stafford Drive 10501 Windy Grove Road
Charlotte, NC 28208 Charlotte, NC 28278
2. Date of investigation: February 19, 2010
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer 11
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Richard Rizzo, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Olde Dowd Road and Walkers Ferry Road in western
Mecklenburg County, travel southwest on Walkers Ferry Road z 2.0 miles to the WWTP
site. The plant site is on the left (east) side of the road and on the south side of the
school grounds.
6. Discharge point(s): Latitude: 350 12'41"
Longitude: 800 59' 56" USGS Quad No.:Gl5NW
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie
a. Classification: WS-IV, and B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge
is into a cove of Lake Wylie (Paw Creek ann'). This area of the lake receives
frequent bodily contact through various water recreational activities. No other
downstream dischargers are known.
PART 11 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT NVORKS
a. Actual treatment capacity: 0.006 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity: 0.006 MGD

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C. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen, a flow equalization basin, an aeration
basin, dual secondary clarifiers with sludge return, an aerated sludge holding tank,
chlorine (tablet) disinfection, and dechlorination.
d. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at
this time.
e. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream,
however, dechlorination is provided.
2. Compliance Background: This facility has maintained a generally good compliance
history with only a few record keeping deficiencies noted in the past few years. A CEI
was performed at this facility on November 17, 2009, by MRO and MCWQP staff, and
with the exception of a few minor deficiencies, the WWTP was in excellent operational
condition.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The pennittee (Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools) has requested renewal of the subject
permit. There have been no changes to the pen -nit nor the WWTP since the permit was last
renewed nor are any proposed during this renewal. At one time there was some discussions
between the school system and Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities to end sewer service to this area
and eliminate the existing discharge. At the present time, there are no plans to serve this area
with sewer, therefore, continued operation of the WWTP will be necessary.
Pending a final review by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended the permit be renewed as
requested.
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Signature of Report Preparer Da e
Joe
Water Quality ;�nal Supervisor ate
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February 16, 2010
CHIP IRBY
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
CHARLOTTE-MECK LENBURG SCHOOLS
3301 STAFFORD DRIVE
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
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Dee Freernan
Secretary
F � R '1 7 2010
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC002871 I
Berryliill Elementary School WWI'P
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Irby:
The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on February
15, 2010; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the
paperwork submitted. Please submit to this unit a narrative description of your Sludge Management Plan. Describe
how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has
no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing.
For your convenience, we can accept a fixed copy at [phone] or you can mail it attention to me at
the mail service center address listed below. Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your
application and will contact you if additional information is required.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Maureen
Scardina at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
'J&J0J 190001OPKIMIMce/ Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nofin Carolina 27699-1617
Locatim 512 N. SalisbUry St Ralebh, North Carolina 27604
Phow 9,19-807-6300 \ FAX: [phone], Customer Service: 1877 -623-6748
Internet www ncwaterqurality.org
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Building Services
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
February 12, 2010
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle,
Please find attached Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools Permit renewal #NC0028711 for
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP, Mecklenburg County, with attachments.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Richard Rizzo at 704-361-525 1.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chip Irby, Director of Maintenance
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools
Attachments:
Treatment System description
Effluent Data
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
Facility Location Map
H: NCDENR renewal application for Berryhill ES Permit
Phone: [phone] m Fax: [phone] ® www.cros.kl2.nc.us a CMS -TV Cable 3

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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 Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NCOO'11
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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above' "hi'll
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
45 (1 1�o 1
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility.
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name /- 0", A -1.1, . NSAA fl
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
(Note that this is not
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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 gOO4 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow I Mf�MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on I than country?
F] Yes No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data far 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)
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
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)
iNPDES 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 knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed'nalhe of Person
Signature
Noah 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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Permit NCO02871 1
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous I\TDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, anypreviously 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 included herein.
The Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.006 MGD extended aeration wastewater
treatment system with the following components:
♦ Bar screen
♦ Flow equalization basin
♦ Aeration basin
♦ Dual secondary clarifiers
♦ Sludge return
♦ Sludge holding tank
♦ Disinfection unit
s bah lvr;4��00
The facility is located west of Dixie at Berryhill Elementary School off Walkers
Ferry Road in Mecklenburg County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Permit NCO028711
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LINUTATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on August 1, 2605 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:
bl,
M
'ANNEt
Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
Flow
0.006 IVIGD
Weekly
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
17.0 mg/L
25.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NI-13 as N
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/l.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(April 1- October 31)
NI-13 as N
9.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(November 1- March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen2
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
-
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
Como mi
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorines
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (1C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (1C)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream = 200 feet below discharge point.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
3. This limit will become effective February 1, 2007. Until then, the Perrnittee shall monitor
TRC [with no effluent limit].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

I OAK -AS

To: Michael Parker
Date:3/28/14
RE: A to C application — Berryhill Elementary School
Michael,
I attached a copy of the A to C application, cover letter, and summary with acknowledgement email. I
am not requesting a staff report. Please advise if there are any issues.
Thanks, Ron

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F'
Date ATCreceived: 3/28/14
Name offacility: 8erndhiUElementary School NPDES#:NCO028711
*Pennbtee: Tom O'Dell, Deputy Program Director — Building Services Phone: (BOD) 343-4898
(Signature on ATC) *Email: [e-mail]
Consultant: Dewberry Engineers Inc.
*Consultant contact: Matthew B. West, P.E.
*Date acknowledgement email sent: 3/28/14
Date ATC# obtained from B|MS: 3/38/14
Phone: (919)424'3770
*Emai|:[e-mail]
ATC#:028711AO3
Notes:
Mr. [YDe|L
The Division received your Authorization to Construct Application package on March 28, 2014 for expansion of the
Berryhill Elementary School treatment facility. A preliminary review of the application package was conducted and some
items were not complete on the application form.
I am requesting that the consultant provide the missing details for Section C - 2,4,5 of the application (pages 9 and 10) ,
specifically the aerobic tank , the chlorination tablet system, the clechlorination tablet system, and the aerobic digestion.
The corrected pages 9 and 10 can be attached to an email to my attention and I will replace the pages in the application.
The CD copy does not need to be replaced. Upon receipt of the missing pages we will move forward with your
application.
Ifthere are any questions you can contact Ron Berry.
Sincerely,
Ron Berry
Environmental Engineer ]
Complex Permitting Unit
NLDENR/DVVR/VVaterQuality Permitting Section
Phone: (919)OO7-6396
Email:
LocatonAddress-Ar hda|eBuUding,Office925Y
512N.5aUburySt.
Raleigh, NC27699
Mailing Address -Archdale Building, NCDENR/DVVR
1G17Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N[276691617

Dewbeiry Engineers Inc
6135 Lakeview Road, Suite t 50
Charlotte, NC 28269-2618
7G4 509.9918
704,509,9937 fax
www.dewberry.con
March 28,2014
NC DENR
Division of Water Resources/NPDES
1617 Mail Set -vice Center
Raleigh, N.0 27699- L617
Attention: Ron Berry, P.E.
Reference: Request for Authorization to Construct
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools - Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
Dewberry Project # 50o64927
Dear Mr. Berry:
Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) is pleased to submit this Authorization to Construct (ATC) request
for the following proposed project at the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located at the
Berryhill Elementary School in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools currently operate,-, a oo6
MGD wastewater treatment plant tinder NDPES Permit # NCo02871i. The purpose of the project is to
modify the existing plant and install a new septic sludge holding tank to increase treatment capacity to
0.008 MGD. A modified NPDES permit to reflect this capacity expansion has been approved by NCDENR
and is included with this application package. An Authorization to Construct was previously issued for
this project (A to C No. 02871iA02). However, the design has since been modified such that the existing A
to C does not accurately reflect the proposed work. We request that the existing A to C be cancelled as part
of this application review.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools plans to begin construction in May Of 2014.
As part of this ATC request we are submitting one (1) original and one (1) digital copy of the following
items for review:
• Authorization to Construct application form,
• Signed and sealed plans,
• Signed and sealed technical specifications,
• Signed and sealed calculations, and
• The NPI)ES permit current held by the facility.
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this submittal, please do not hesitate to call me at
[phone] or email me at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Dewberry Engineers Inc.
-7 /?- 41111�—
Matthew B. West, II.E, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager
Cc: Tom O'Dell, CMS
Skip Notte, P.E., LEE AP BD+C, Dewberry
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State of North Carolina
1,kw1hCa-dk,aDvision Of Water Resources
SECTION 1: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
A. The Division of Water Resources will accept this application package for review only if all of the items are provided and the
application is complete. Failure to submit all of the required items will result in the application package being returned as
incomplete per 15A NCAC 02T .0105(b).
B. Plans and specifications must be prepared in accordance with 15 NCAC 02H. 0100 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General
Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES
Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
C. The plans and specifications submitted must represent a completed final design that is ready to advertise forbid.
D. Any content changes made to this Form ATC-12-13 shall result in the application package being returned.
E. The Applicant shall submit ONE ORIGINAL and ONE DIGITAL COPY (CD) of the application, all supporting documentation and
attachments. All information must be submitted bound or in a 3-ring binder, with a Section tab for each Section, except the
Engineering Plans.
F. Check the boxes below to indicate that the information is provided and the requirements are met.
G. If attachments are necessary for clarity or due to space limitations, such attachments are considered part of the application
package and must be numbered to correspond to the item referenced.
H. For any project that requires review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), an Authorization to Construct cannot be
issued prior to the completion of a State Clearinghouse advertisement period for a FONSI, EIS, etc. unless the project qualifies
for a Determination of Minor Construction Activity.
1. For more information, visit the Division of Water Resources web site at; http; ortal.ncdenrr.orR/web/wry/swpLo n des.
J. In addition to this Authorization to Construct, the Applicant should be aware that other permits may be required from other
Sections of the Division of Water Resources (for example: reclaimed water facilities permits; Class A or B biosolids residuals
permit).
SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. APPLICANT
Applicant's name
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Tarn O'Dell
Signature authority's title
Deputy Program Director — Building Services
Complete mailing address
3301 Stafford Drive, Charlotte NC 28208
Telephone number
980-343-4898
Email address
[e-mail]
B. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Professional Engineer's name
Matthew B. West......_
Professional Engineer's title
Project Manager
North Carolina Professional Engineer's License No.
034991
Firm name
Firm License number
Dewberry Engineers Inc.
F-0929
Complete mailing address
2301 Rexwoods Drive, Raleigh NC 27607
Telephone number
919-424-3770
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%rthca-dina Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
. . ........ . .... .
Email address [e-mail]
C. NPDES PERMIT
....... ....... ... .........
NPDES Permit number NCO028711
Current Permitted flow (MGD) — include permit O�008
flow phases if applicable
7#-1ff2-!T*JJTq-ff 01-4 �.' C
Provide a brief description of the project: The project titled "BerryWill Elementary School WWTP Expansion" involves increasing
the treatment cal)acitv, of an existing wastewater treatment Plant from_, 000_gaI Iq9AAer day (Rpdl to 8 000 gpd. The proiect
includes the modification of the exisiti:n,q�lizafion�bosin/aeration basin configy ration, to increase the aerated treatment
volume and installation of a new 4,000 gallon septic tank for solids storage and emergency equalization storage. A NPDES
Permit modification to reflect increased treatment jc4pacltv and increase permitted flow rate to 8,000 gallons per day was
approved and issued for the facility April 11, 2012 pending issue of Authorization to Construct.
SECTION 3: APPLICATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR ALL PROJECTS
A. Cover Letter
• The letter must include a request for the Authorization to Construct; the facility NPDES Number; a brief project description
that indicates whether the project is a new facility, facility modification, treatment process modification, or facility
expansion; the construction timeline; and a list of all items and attachments included in the application package.
• If any of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T North Carolina General Statute 133-3 North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment
Facilities are not met by the proposed design, the letter must include an itemized list of the requirements that are not met.
B. NPDES Permit
0 Submit Part I of the Final NPDES permit for this facility that includes Part A (Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements) for the monthly average flow limit that corresponds to the work that is requested for this project.
C. Special Order by Consent
❑ If the facility is subject to any Special Orders by Consent (SOC), submit the applicable SOC.
Not Applicable.
D. Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision
El Submit a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impactor Record of Decision for this project.
El Provide a brief description of any of the mitigating factors or activities included in the approved Environmental Document
that impact any aspect of design of this project, if not specified in the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision.
9 Not Applicable.
E. Engineering Plans
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(1) submit two sets of detailed plans that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North
Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer.
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
9 Per the name, address and License number of the Licensee's firm shall beincluded mneach sheet of
the engineering drawings.
Plans must be labeled as follows: FINAL DRAWING — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY — NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
requires multiple (dual at minimum) components such as pumps, chemical feed systems, aeration
equipment and disinfection equipment. Is this requirement met by the design? [l Yes or 0 No. if no, provide an
explanation: Multiple pumps located at the septic sludge tanks. In the event this pump fails, a contract waste hauler will
pump out the entire contents of the tank for final off -site dj� �sal aild no decant will be returned to the head of the plant.
This will not adversely affect the performance of the wastewater treatment plant.
Plans shall include:
9 Plans for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate):
Og Civil ElNot Applicable
[] Process Mechanical NNot Applicable
[] Structural Z Not Applicable
* Electrical [] Not Applicable
* Instrumentation/Controls 0 Not Applicable
[] Architectural 9Not Applicable
[] Building Mechanical 9Not Applicable
[] Building Plumbing ZNot Applicable
[D Plan and profile views and associated details of all modified treatment units including piping, valves, and equipment
(pwmps,blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.)
N Are any modifications proposed that impact the hydraulic profile of the treatment facility? M Yes or EJ No. |fyes, provide
a hydraulic profile drawing on one sheet that includes all impacted upstream and downstream units. The profile shall
include the top of wall elevations of each impacted treatment unit and the water surface elevations within each impacted
treatment unit for two flow conditions: (1) the mPDES permitted flow with all trains in service and (2)the peak hourly flow
with one treatment train removed from service,
Are any modifications proposed that impact the process flow diagram or process flow schematic of the treatment facility?
0 Yes or F7 No. if yes, provide the process flow diagram or process flow schematic showing all modified Mow paths
including aeration, recycle/return, wasting, and chemical feed, with the location of all monitoring and control instruments
noted.
F. 0 Engineering Specifications
0 Per submit two sets of specifications that have been signed, sealed and dated by a@orth
Carolina Licensed Professional Enginee .
DO Specifications must be labeled as follows: FINAL SPECIFICATIONS —FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY— NOT RELEASED FOR
Specifications shall Include:
Specifications for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as
appropriate):
N Civil [INot Applicable
0 Process Mechanical 0Not Applicable
00 Structural [] Not Applicable
0 Electrical [] Not Applicable
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
[] Instrumentation/Controls 21Not Applicable
O Architectural [0Not Applicable
[] Building Mechanical 0DNot Applicable
[] Building Plumbing 0 Not Applicable
[D Detailed specifications for all treatment units and processes including piping, valves, equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers,
diffusers, etc),and instrumentation.
M Means of ensuring quality and integrity of the finished product including leakage testing requirements for structures and
pipelines, and performance testing requirements for equipment,
M Bid Form for publically bid projects.
G. Construction Sequence Plan
� Construction Sequence Plan such that construction activities will not result inoverflows orbypasses to waters of the State.
The Man must not imply that the Contractor is responsible for operation of treatment facilities. List the location of the
Construction Sequence Plan as in the Engineering Plans or in the Engineering Specifications or in both: A proigct schedule is
included in Specification Section 00 3113. Construction Phasing is provided in Specification Section 13 30 00.
H. Engineering Calculations
Per submit two sets of engineering calculations that have been signet sealed and dated by a
North Carolina Licensed Professional_gWgLinqer the sea[, signature and date shall be placed on the cover sheet mfthe
calculations.
For new or expanding facilities and for treatment process modifications that are included in Section 4.C, the calculations shall
Include n¢aminimum:
Demonstration of how peak hour design flow was determined with a justification of the selected peaking factor.
Q� Influent pollutant loading demonstrating how the design influent characteristics in Section 4.B.2 of this form were
determined.
10 Pollutant loading for each treatment unit demonstrating how the design effluent concentrations in Section 4.13.2 of this
form were determined.
Z Hydraulic loading for each treatment unit.
C� Sizing criteria for each treatment unit and associated equipment (blowers, mixers, pumps, etc.)
D� Total dynamic head (TDH) calculations and system curve analysis for each pump specified that is included in Section 4.C.6.
Buoyancy calculations for all below grade structures.
0 Supporting documentation that the specified auxiliary power source is capable of powering all essential treatment units.
1. Permits
M Provide the following information for each permit and/or certification required for this project:
Permit/Certification
Not
Applicable
Date
Submitted
Date
Approved
Permit/
Certification
Number
If Not Issued Provide
Status and Expected
Issuance Date
Dam Safety
X
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
X
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT ATC-I2-13)
Water Quality Certification (401)
X
Stormwater Management Plan
X
NCDOT Encroachment Agreement
Railroad Encroachment Agreement
X
X
Residuals Management Plan
R For all new facilities, expanding facilities, or modifications that result in e change to sludge production and/or sludge
processes, provide aResiduals Management Plan meeting the requirements of and .05g8;the Plan
must include:
9 Adetailed explanation astohow the generated residuals (including trash sediment and grit) will becollected, handled,
processed, stored, treated, and disposed.
Q0 Anevaluation ofthe treatment facility's residuals storage requirements based upon the maximum anticipated residuals
production rate and ability toremove residuals.
N A permit for residuals utilization or a written commitment to the Applicant from a Permittee of a Department approved
residuals disposal/utilization program that has adequate permitted capacity toaccept the residuals orhas submitted a
residuals/utilization program application.
R If oil, grease, grit or screenings removal and collection is a designated unit process, s detailed explanation as to how
the oil/grease will be collected, handled, processed, stored and disposed.
D Not Applicable.
SECTION 4: PROJECT INFORMATION
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FLOW INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES
1. Provide the following flow information:
Plant Flows
Existing Plant Design .006 MGD
Current NPDES Permit Limit .008 MGD
Current Annual Average .005 MGD
(past 12 months)
For Past 12 Months: For Past 24 Months:
Start Date: 02/2013 Start Date: month/yr
End Date: 02/2014 End Date: month/yr
Maximum Month .005 MGD MGD
Maximum Day .006 MGD MGD
Peak Hour, .014 MGD MGD
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*nh'Ca,dmaDivision of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
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4wh Ca-dinaDivision of Water Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
5. Per 15A NCAC 02T. 5 k multiple pumps shall be provided wherever pumps are used. Is this condition met by the
p�
design? El Yes or 0 No. if no, provide an explanation: A single pump will be provided to transfer decant from the septic
sludge holding tank to the head of the plant. In the event the pump fails, the contract waste hauler can remove all waste
sludge without decanting.
6. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0505(l), power reliability shall be provided consisting of automatically activated standby power supply
onsite capable of powering all essential treatment units under design conditions, or dual power supply shall be provided
per 15A NCAC 02H. 0124(2)(a). IS this condition met by the design? ❑ Yes or Z No. If no, provide (as an attachment
to this Application) written approval from the Director that the facility:
> Has a private water supply that automatically shuts off during power failures and does not contain elevated water
storage tanks, and
> Has sufficient storage capacity that no potential for overflow exists, and
> Can tolerate septic wastewater due to prolonged detention.
7. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0505(0), a minimum of 30 days of residual storage shall be provided. Is this condition met by the
design? n Yes or 0 No. if no, explain the alternative design criteria proposed for this project in accordance 15A NCAC
02T.105(n1:. A contracted waste hauler will remove residual solids from the septic sludge holding tank on an as -needed
basis for off -site treatment/disposal.
8. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0505(g) the public shall be prohibited from access to the wastewater treatment facilities. Explain how
the design complies with this requirement: A security fence around the facility will prevent public access to the wastewater
treatment facility.
9. Is the treatment facility located within the 100-year flood plain? D Yes or 0 No. if yes, describe how the facility is
protected from the 100-year flood:
C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR
EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR MODIFIED TREATMENT UNITS
rntLIJVIIIVAKT AIVU rKlIVIAKT
I
KLAI nntrY 1 ti.e.,
)nysicai removai operations ancl t1ow equalization):
Treatment Unit
No. of
Type
Plan Sheet
Size per Unit
Specification
Calculations
Provided?
Units
Reference
Reference
(Yes or No)
Manual Bar Screen
MGD at peak hourly flow
Mechanical Bar
Screen
MGD at peak hourly flow
Grit Removal
MGD at peak hourly flow
Flow Equalization
gallons
Primary Clarifier
Circular
ft diameter; ft side
water depth
Primary Clarifier
Rectangular
square feet; ft side
water depth
Other
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Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
2. SECONDARY TREATMENT (BIOLOGICAL REACTORS AND CLARIFIERS) (i.e., biological and chemical processes to remove
organics and nutrients)
No. of
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Treatment Unit
Units
Type
Size per Unit
Reference
Reference
Provided?
(Yes or No)
Aerobic Zones/
gallons
Tanks
Anoxic Zones/
gallons
Tanks
Anaerobic
gallons
Zones/Tanks
Sequencing Batch
gallons
Reactor (SBR)
Membrane
gallons
Bioreactor (MBR)
Secondary Clarifier
Circular
ft diameter; ft side
water depth
Secondary Clarifier
Rectangular
square feet; ft side
water depth
Other
3. TERTIARY TREATMENT
0. of
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Treatment Unit
Units
ts
Type
Size per Unit
Reference
Reference
Provided?
(Yes or No)
Tertiary Clarifier
Circular
ft diameter; ft side
water depth
Tertiary Clarifier
Rectangular
square feet; ft side
water depth
Tertiary Filter
square feet
Tertiary Membrane
square feet
.
..........
Filtration
Post -Treatment
gallons
Flow Equalization
Post -Aeration
gallons
Other
4. DISINFECTION
Treatment Unit
No. of
Type
Size per Unit
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Provided?
Units
Reference
Reference
(Yes or No)
gal/day per bank at peak
Ultraviolet Light
(Parallel; in
hourly flow; number of
series)
banks; number of
lamps/bank
Chlorination
(Gas;
gallons of contact
tablet; liquid)
tank/unit
Dechlorination
(Gas;
gallons of contact
tablet; liquid)
tank/unit
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Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
5. RESIDUALS TREATMENT
Treatment Unit
No. of
Type
Size per Unit
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations P---'--
Provided?
Units
Reference
Reference
(Y
(Yes or No)
Gravity Thickening
square feet; ft side
Tank
water depth
Mechanical
Thickening/
dry lb/hour
Dewatering
Aerobic Digestion
gallons
Anaerobic
------------
Digestion
gallons
... . .........
Composting
dry lb/hour
Drying
dry lb/hour
Other
Septic I
Sep Sludge
Holding Tank
5 t' Tank
4,000 gallons
C2
03 4��
—Yes
6. PUMP SYSTEMS (include influent, intermediate, effluent, major recycles, waste sludge, thickened waste sludge and plant
drain pumps)
Location
No. of
Pumps
Purpose
Type
Capacity of
each pump
GPM -FT6i4-
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
Sludge Holding Tank
1
Supernatant return
to head of plant
Submersible grinder
50
10,
C2
13 30 00
. .. . ........ . ..
7. MIXERS
Location
No. of
Mixers
Purpose
Type
Power of
each Mixer
(HP)
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
. ... . . .. .. ... ......
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
8. BLOWERS
Location
Na. of
Blowers
Purpose
Type
Capacity of
each Blower
(CFM)
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
9. ODOR CONTROL
Location No. of Purpose Type PlanSheet �Specification
Units Reference Reference
D. SETBACKS— COMPLETE FOR NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRUCTURES
1. The minimum distance for each setback parameter to the wastewater treatment/storage units per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(§)
are as follows:
Minimum Distance
Is Minimum Distance
Required from Nearest
Requirement met by the
Setback Parameter
Treatment/Storage
Design? If "No", identify
Unit
Setback Waivers in Item D.2
Below
Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate
100 ftf
Yes
F] No
ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site
Any private or public water supply source
100 ft
Z Yes
❑ No
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial
50 ft
Yes
F1 No
waterbodies, and wetlands)
Any well with exception of monitoring wells
100 ft
0 Yes
E] No
Any property line
so ft
E Yes
E] No
2. Have any setback waivers been obtained per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(d)? D Yes or [R No. if yes, have these waivers been
written, notarized and signed by all parties involved and recorded with the County Register of Deeds? n Yes or R No. If
no, provide an explanation:
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Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
SECTION 5: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Professional Engineer's Certification per
|, attest that this application package for anAuthorization toConstruct
(Typed Name ofProfessional Engineer)
for the Berryhill Elementary 5chool Wastewater Treatment Plant ExDansion
(Facility and Project Name)
was prepared under mydirect supervisory control and tothe best ofmyknowledge isaccurate, complete and consistent
with the information supplied |nthe engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation for this project, ifurther attest that tothe best ofmyknowledge the proposed design has been
prepared inaccordance with all applicable regulations and statutes,
General Statute , and Division of Water Resources Minimum DesignCriteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment FacilitLies
and this Authorization toConstruct Permit Application, except as
provided for and explained in Section 4.13.1 of this Application. I understand that the Division of Water Resources'
issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon this Certification and that the Division may
waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided inthis
application package. | further understand thattheappUcadonpackaRemmaybesubjectkmafutureaud|tbytheDk/ision.
Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been prepared, signed and sealed by other professionals
licensed in North Carolina, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed the
materials and have determined that the materials are consistent with the project design.
| understand that hmaccordance with General Statutes lz3-21Si6A and 143-215.613\any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor,
which may include a fine not toexceed $1lOOO aawell ascivil penalties upto$25,OOOper violation.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal with written signature placed over or adjacent to the seal and dated:
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`~"'"~^~~ Division of Water ResourcesDepartment ofEnvironment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-13)
SECTION 6: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT
Applicant's Certification per
1, Tom O'Dell attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct
(Typed Name VfSignature Authority and Title)
for the Be/rvhU/BementamSchool Wastewater
(Facility and Project Name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Ialso understand that if all
required parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and
attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. | further certify that in
accordance with the Applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of environmental crimes,
has not abandoned a wastewater facility without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all
appeals have been abandoned or exhausted, are compliant with any active compliance schedule, and does not have any
overdue annual fees.
| understand that the Division ofWater Resources' issuance ofthe Authorization toConstruct Permit may bebased
sV|ek/ upon acceptance of the Licensed Professional Engineer's Certification contained in Section 5, and that the Division
may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided
in this application package. | further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit.
I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215.613 any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor,
which may include afine not toexceed $1O,000 aswell ascivil penalties upto$250OOp in|ation
,�� P
, ov :;5
Signature: Date: —
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:
NORTH CAROkINAQEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES/NPDES
By U.S. Postal Service B�C�ur`e�iS iecW'Delivery:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY STREET, SITH FLOOR
TELEPHONE NUMBER;[phone]
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Ton" i O'Del I
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Deal- Mr. O'Dell:
177==7"77
Charles Wakild, RE.
Director
April 19, 2012
GHUAILFF'y
M 0 0 r
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 028711 A02
Mecklenburg County Schools
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
Expansion of Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received March 16, 2012, by the
Division of Water Quality (1.)ivision), and final plans arid specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.006 MGD Beff yhill Elementary School
Wastewater Treatment, Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Catawba River (Lake
Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 0.008 MGD,
and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Modification of the existing package WWTP, to include expansion of the aeration basin
to 11,700 gallons by converting the existing 3,300-gallon Sludge holding basin to an
aeration basin, the addition of two 4,000,
gallon septic tank, for sludge holding basins, a
new LIV disinfection system, a new backup tablet chlorination and tablet dechlorination
systems, and associated yard piping, electrical work and control systems, ill conforn-lity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the l3epartment of F"liviroriment and Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part 111, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO02871 I issued April 11, 2012, and shall be Subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO02871 1.
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralelgh, Norge Cardina 27699-1617
Locatbri: 512 N, Salisbury St Ral6gh, North Cardina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX [phone]
OnfEnet: wwwmwate uafty org
An Equal Oppoftunily 1 AffifffMltive Acfion Employor
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Mr. Tom, O'Dell
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
April 19, 2012
Page 2
'The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division,
In the event that, the facilities fail to perform, satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received frorn a professional engineer certifying that the perinitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Infrastructure Finance Section,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least, equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission,
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of"TI 5 A: 8G 0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111 and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, Must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of TI 5A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additionshnodifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit,

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Mr. Tom O'Dell
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
April 19, 2012
Page 3
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the Project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Darn Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Pennittee to an enforcenient action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not. preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all staultes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government, agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of` approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you, If you leave
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles Wakild, I E-
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cc: Matthew B. West, P.E., Dewberry & Davis, Inc., 2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 200,
Raleigh, NC 27607
Mecklenburg County Health Depart.rnent
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig, P.E.
ATC File

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Expansion of Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
A To C No. 028711 A02
Issued April 19, 2012
Engineer's Certification
1, --, as a duty registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full firne)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Berryhill. Elementary School
WWTP, located on 10501 Windy Grove Road in Mecklenburg County, hereby state that, to the
best. of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following
construction:
Modification of the existing package WW'IT, to include expansion of the aeration
basin to 11,700 gallons by converting the existing 3,300-gallon sludge holding
basin to an aeration basin, the addition of two 4,000 gallon septic tank for sludge
holding basins, a new UV disinfection system, a new backup tablet chlorination
and tablet dechlorination systems, and associated yard piping, electrical work and
control systems, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other
supporting data Subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications,
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 0.008 M(.'ID
now apply.
Signature
Date
Mail this Certification to
Registration No
Attn: Ken Pohlig, P.E,
Infrastructure Finance Section
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

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Mr. Ken Pohlig, P.E.
NC Division of Water Quality
Infrastructure Finance Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
Reference: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Berryhill Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant
Authorization to Construct No. 028711A02
Response to Comments
Dewberry Project # 50046144
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Dewberry & Davis, Inc.
6135 Lakeview Road, Suite 150
Charlotte, NC 28269- 2618
704.SO9.9918
704.509.9937 fax
www.dewberry.corn
Dewberry & Davis, Inc. (Dewberry) has received and reviewed you comments dated April 5, 2012 related
to the above referenced project. Responses to these comments are provided below. Please note that
the dual sludge holding tanks each have a capacity of 4,000 gallons, not 3,500 gallons.
(1) Sheets C2 and C4
(a) It is not clear why there is a proposed (2-inch) pipe from the EQ pump (inside equalization
holding basin) to the proposed dual 3,500 gallon sludge holding tanks. What is this to be
used for?
Response: The 2-inch pipe from the EQ pump discharge to the dual 4, 000 gallons sludge
holding tanks is proposed for operational flexibility in the event of an
emergency. An emergency would be defined a toilet valve hanging open within
the school or a similar event. If the EQ tank were to begin to reach the overflow
pipe, wastewater in the EQ tank could be temporarily diverted to the sludge
holding tanks if sufficient capacity exists. The sludge supernatant pumps would
be used to pump the wastewater back to the EQ tank or the dual 4,000 gallon
sludge holding tanks would be pumped and the contents disposed of at a POTW
(b) At the top of the sheet, a note states that there will remain an existing 6-inch overflow pipe
from the EQ basin to the expanded aeration basin, and to see a detail on Sheet C4.
However, there is no detail on Sheet C4 about this.
Response: The note on sheet C2 referencing a detail on sheet C4 should be removed. This
note is also on sheet C3 and should be removed from this sheet as well.
The existing 6-inch overflow pipe will not be impacted by the addition of the
window to the wall between the EQ basin and the existing sludge holding
basin/expanded aeration basin.

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Mr. Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
April l7,2012
Page 2 of 4
(2) Regarding the proposed dual 3,500 gallon sludge holding septic tanks:
(a) It appears that the two 3,500 gallon sludge holding septic tanks do not have diffused air
provided to them. Please discuss if air is needed to eliminate septic conditions in the sludge.
Response: The dual 4,000 sludge holding tanks do not have diffused air provided to them.
It is anticipated that the dual 4,000 sludge holding tanks will operate in an
anaerobic/septic manner. Due to the relatively small amounts of sludge
supernatant that will be returned to the EQ basin, adequate amounts of diffused
air are present in the EQ basin to reaerate the sludge supernatant and maintain
aerobic conditions in the EQ basin.
(b) We wonder if there may be value in having a deeper septic tank (more than about 5-foot
working depth) to allow more settling of sludge at the bottom. 5-feet appears somewhat
shallow.
Response: The intent is for the wasted sludge to separate and settle within the dual 4,000
gallon sludge holding tanks. Compactive settling and sludge thickening of the
wasted sludge is not intended or proposed. Additionally, the additional costs
associated with a deeper sludge holding tank will exceed the minimum benefits
realized for compactive settling and sludge thickening within a deeper sludge
holding tank. Therefore, we do not believe that a working depth of greater than
5-feet is needed.
(3) Regarding the proposed UV disinfection system:
(a) Normally we require effluent filtering (e.g., sand filters, etc) prior to utilizing UV disinfection.
Please justify the usage of UV disinfection (in this case) without the use of filters.
Response: Past performance of this wastewater treatment plant indicates low Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) and a high quality effluent. The average TSS value for the
period August 2008 through June 2011 is 8.08 mg/L. Additionally, Dewberry has
designed multiple wastewater treatment plants that are operating UV
disinfection systems without tertiary filtration. Due to these facts, we believe
that tertiary filtration prior to the UV disinfection system is not needed for this
wastewater treatment plant,
(b) The specifications (Section 1330, Part 2.10) for the UV disinfection system should include UV
energy density specifications at a particular wastewater TSS and UV transmittance.
Response: Specification section 13300, Part 2.10 has been updated. Part 2.10 will be
replaced with the fallowing:
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Mr. Ken Pohlig, P.E.
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
April 17,2012
Page 3 of 4
"2. 10 The UV system shall be housed in a 4" ABS pipe suitable for a direct bury
installation. 4" ABS inlet and outlet couplings shall be provided. The
disinfection chamber shall be located below the inlet and outlet
couplings. The UV subassembly shall fit inside the housing. The UV
subassembly shall contain an anodized aluminum frame, a UV lamp, a
quartz sleeve, and a teflon sheath. Each unit of the UV system shall be
rated for a forward flow rate of at least 6 gallons/minute. The UV
system shall contain a control enclosure and mounting bracket both of
which are located above grade. The UV disinfection system shall be
capable of producing greater than 30,000 microwatt-seconds per square
centimeter at the end of lamp life and be capable of disinfecting the
peak flow rate of 32,000 gallons per day to a standard of 200 fecal
coliforms per 100 ml of effluent based on a geometric mean of daily
samples and a total suspended solids (TSS) of 10 mg/L. An electrical
disconnect switch shall be located adjacent to the UV system."
(c) Please indicate if there is sufficient driving head to overcome any headloss through the UV
system.
Response: Sufficient driving head exists to overcome any headlosses that maybe
experienced through the UV disinfection system. Calculations are included with
this comment response letter.
During the submittal phase of this project, the UV disinfection system proposed
by the successful Contractor will be evaluated to ensure sufficient driving head
exists to overcome any headlosses regardless of the UV disinfection system
provided. Also, please note that he UV disinfection system is being bid as an
alternate bid item and may or may not be awarded.
(d) From Sheet C2, we assume from Sheet C2 that the UV system is piped in just prior to the
Tablet Chlorination System, such that if the UV system power is turned off, the ORC
operator can still use the tablet chlor/clechlor system. Please confirm this.
Response: Two 4-inch plug valves are noted on sheet C2 and are located on piping leaving
the post aeration tank. If the UV disinfection system is operating, the 4-inch
plug valve located closest to the tablet feed chlorination system will be closed
and the 4-inch plug valve closest to the UV disinfection system will be open
routing wastewater through the UV disinfection system. If the UV disinfection
system is not operational or loses power, the 4-inch plug valve closed to the UV
disinfection system will be closed and the 4-inch plug valve closed to the tablet
feed chlorination system will be open routing wastewater through the tablet
feed chlorination system. The operator can use the tablet feed
chlorination/dechlorination system if the UV disinfection system is non
operational or loses power.
Dewberry

Mc Ken Poh|ig, P.E.
Berryhi|| Elementary School VVVVTP
April 17,2O12
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Seth Robertson, P.E,N[DVV[LInfrastructure Finance Section
Tom O'DeU,CK4S
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CHARLOTTE MECKLENEBURG SCHOOLS
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
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SOCPRIORITY PRO,1ECT: No
To: NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Ron Berry,
Date: January 18, 2012
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Mecklenburg
NPDES Permit No.: NC0028711
PART I - (IFENERAL INFORMATION
PhyAcal j:,qeqPion
1. Facility and address: Berryhill Elementary School
% Char] otte-Mecklenburg Schools
3301 Stafford Drive 10501 Windy Grove Road
Charlotte, NC 28208 Charlotte, NC 28278
2. Date of last site investigation: February 19, 2010
3. Report prepared by: Michael L, Parker, Environmental Engineer 11
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Matthew West, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jet. of Old Dowd Road and Walkers Ferry Road in western
Mecklenburg County, travel southwest on Walkers Ferry Road = 2,0 miles to the WWTP
site. The plant site is on the left (east) side of the road and on the south side of the school
grounds.
6. Discharge point(s): Latitude: 350 12'41"
Longitude: 800 59' 56" USGS Quad No.: GI 5NW
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie
a. Classification: WS-IV, and B
b. River Basin. and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge is
into a cove of Lake Wylie (Paw Creek arm). This area of the lake receives frequent
bodily contact through various water recreational activities. No other downstream
dischargers are known.
PART 11 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Actual treatment capacity: 0.006 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity: 0.006 MGD
C. Proposed re -rated capacity: 0.008 MGD

C. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: 1he existing
WWT facilities consist of a bar screen, a flow equalization basin, an aeration basin,
dual secondary clarifiers with sludge return, an aerated sludge holding tank, chlorine
(tablet) disinfection, and dechlorination.
d. Description of proposed WWT facilities: J'he proposed modifications to the existing
WWI' facilities include the addition of an interval timer for the equalization pump,
the addition of two 3000 gallon capacity septic tanks for use as sludge storage tanks,
rehabilitation of the metal walls of the existing WWTP, and replacement of the RAS
PUMP.
e. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream,
however, dechlorination is provided.
2. Compliance Background: This facility has maintained a generally good compliance history
with only a few record keeping deficiencies noted in the past few years. A CEI was
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performed at this facility on December 21, 2010, by MC WQP staff, and the WWTP was
found to be in excellent operational condition.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENI I INFORMATION
Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time (see Part
IV).
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), has requested that the subject permit
be modified to allow for a re -rating to increase in the permitted capacity from 0.006 MGD to 0.008
MGD. This increase in capacity is necessary in order to accommodate an anticipated increase in
student/faculty enrollment expected for the 2012/2013 school year. CMS's engineering I-irm, has
prepared an Engineering Alternative Analysis (EA.A) that evaluates the various disposal alternatives
and ultimately offers supports for the proposed re -rating based on a review of the existing WWT
facilities and the available non -discharge disposal options.
The EAA notes that current well production records at the school reflect an average daily
water usage of 7.5 — 11.5 gallons/student, which is still below the 12 gallons/student design flow
used in the EAA preparation. Using a flow rate of 12 gallons/student/day would conservatively
allow for a student/faculty population of approximately 667, which would be expected to generate
the proposed 8000 gallons/day of flowliroposed in this re -rating request.
Alternatives evaluated in the EAA include land application and connection to an existing
collection system. The nearest collection system is over 1.5 miles from the school and CMS has
indicated that it would be economically unfeasible given the distance and cost of the infrastructure
necessary to make the connection. The land application option was also discounted given the
availability and anticipated cost of the necessary 13 acres of land needed to assimilate the proposed
8000 gpd of flow.

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Given the familiarity of the RC) staff with the existing WWT facilities and the area in and
around Berryhill school, it appears that a re -rating of the existing WWTP can be supported by the
findings and recommendations contained in the EAA. However, conversations with CO staff have
noted the possibility of the current PDES permit limitations becoming more stringent should the
re -rating request be approved. Any reduction in the Current effluent limitations as a result of the re -
rating to 8000 gpd will also necessitate a re-evaluation of the proposed facility modifications as
noted in the EAA. Additional facility changes (including additional. treatment components not
proposed in the EAA) may be necessary to comply with the proposed effluent limitations.
Pending a final review by the NPI.)ES Unit and approval of the draft NPDES permit, it is
recommended the pen -nit re -rating request be approved,
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Reference: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
BerryhO|Ehemnentary School Wastewater Treatment Plant —00002@711
Dewberry Project # 50046144
Dear Mr. Berry:
|nresponse toyour July 27,2O1Icorrespondence, Dewberry & Davis, Inc. (Uewb oY)baubnmhtirg
additional documentation related iothe request for amodification tothe BerryhiUElementary School
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES). The requested modification iatoincrease the
average daily discharge from 6,OOOgallons/day (GPD)to8,OODGPD. Dewberry submitted aletter
documenting the influent waste stream, a summary of the daily monitoring reports, and proposed
improvements to the Berryhill Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant on July 6, 2011.
As requested the following additional documentation is included with this submittal:
^ p One (1)original and two (Z)copies VfNPDESApplication — Form D
• One (1) original and two (2) copies of the Berryhill Elementary School Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion Engineering Alternatives Analysis
* One (1) original and two (2) copies of the certified letter and Local Government Review Form
sent toMecklenburg County and the executed information returned toCharlotte Mecklenburg
Schools.
• Three (3) copies of the certified mail receipt from submittal to Mecklenburg County.
• One (I)original and two /2>copies ofthe certified letter and Local Government Review Form
sent tothe City ofCharlotte and the executed information returned toCharlotte Mecklenburg
Schools.
• Three (3) copies of the certified mail receipt from submittal to the City of Charlotte.
Please note the $260 review fee was previously submitted on July 6, 2011.

Mr. Ron Berry
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP — NCO028711
November 29, 2011
Page 2 of 2
Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me at [phone] or
email me at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Dewberry & Davis, Inc.
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Enclosures
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Skip Notte, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, Dewberry
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <14*qV_
Mail the complete application to: )Aij.�'y
N. - C. DENR / Division of water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit $CO0287:1:1= MO(X(EISMLLE REGO��'A'L OFFICf:'
1/'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
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Board of Education
Facility Name
Berryhill Elementary School WWTP
Mailing Address
3301 Stafford Drive
City
Charlotte
State / Zip Code
North Carolina 28208
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above n
Street Address or State Road 10501 Windy Grove Road
City
Charlotte
State / Zip Code
North Carolina 28278
County
Mecklenburg
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
r�ferrtng to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Charlotte- Mecklenburg Board of Education
Mailing Address 3301 Stafford Drive
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Charlotte
North Carolina 28208
[phone]
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1 of 3 Form-D 05/08

NPDE,S APPLICATION - FORM D
PrForprivately 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
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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.):
All wastewater received by the WWTP is from Berryhill Elementary School.
. 667 students is the proposed population to be served as part of the rerating of the W WTP and
increase in the NPDES permit average daily discharge from 6,000 GPD to 8,000 GPD. This is based on
an average daily flow per student of 12 gallons/student as provided in the NC 2T rules.
S. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 1
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ 'yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shouring the exact location of each outfall):
Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: 5 hours 0 AOle-e
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J. 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.
Influent bar screen, 7,400 gallon flow equalization basin, 3,300 gallon sludge holding
tank, 8,400 gallon aeration basin, 26 square foot clarifier, post aeration basin, 635 gallon
disinfection unit, dechlorination chamber (10,000 gallon capacity), sludge return pump.
.An approximate capacity of all of the above listed components is provided.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
;or privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters < 1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Annual Average daily flow 0.005 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
© Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters Listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pE1 shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. f more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. if only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum
Parameter
Day
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs)
12
4
mg/L
Fecal Colifonn
180
5
mg/L
Total Suspended Solids
38
8
Ong/L
Temperature (Summer)
28.9
22.3
°C
Temperature (Winter)
20.2
11.9
°C
pH
8.9
7.2
Standard 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)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHA.PS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am famillar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Title
Signature
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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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