NC0034959_Permit Issuance_20040806

NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNINO COVER SHEET
NC0034959
West Rowan High School WWTP
'm't—Issuance ,
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Signature Authority
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
August 6, 2004
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Michael F. Easley, Govemor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 6, 2004
Mr. Phillip Childers
Rowan/Salisbury Schools
515 North Clay Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NC0034959
West Rowan High School
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Childers:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994 (or
as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on June 9, 2004.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this
permit, please contact Toya Fields at telephone number [phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belllick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[phone]
FAX [phone]
On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

Permit NC0034959
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance wth the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Rowan - Salisbury Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
West Rowan High School
8050 NC Highway 801
Mount Ulla
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Withrow Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shal
become effective September 1, 2004.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2009.
Signed this day August 6, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNr
Torn Beinir
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0034959
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.
Rowan — Salisbury Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of the
following components:
• Septic tank
• Dosing tank
• Alternating dual surface sandfilter
• In -ground effluent holding tank
The facility is located at West Rowan High School, 8050 NC Highway 801, Mount U11a, Rowan
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Withrow Creek, which is classified as C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Discharge location
West Rowan High School
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USGS Quad Name: Cleveland
Receiving Stream: Withrow Creek
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: Yadkin -Pee Dee - 030706
Lat.: 35°42'26"
Long.: 80°38'32"
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Permit NC0034959
A.(1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMIITS
MONITORING REQ _ EME
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Total Suspended Solids
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45.0 mg/1
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Grab
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Grab
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Temperature
Weekly
Grab
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pH
Between 6 and 9 s.u.
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Grab
E
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
E
Notes:
1. Sample locations: I - Influent, E - Effluent.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_ No X
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
Date: January 24, 2004
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Rowan
MRO# 04-12
Permit No. NC0034959
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: West Rowan High School
Rowan -Salisbury Schools
515 North Clay Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
F E B 2 6 2004
2. Date of investigation: January 19, 2003
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer.I
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Phillip Childers, ORC; Tel# [phone].
5. Directions to site: West Rowan High School is located on the left (west) side of Hwy 801,
approximately 0.5 mile north of the junction of Hwy 801 and SR 1526 (Sherrills Ford Rd) in
western Rowan County.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 42' 26" Longitude: 80° 38' 32"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 NE USGS Name: Cleveland, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
Yes X No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Facility is not located in the 100-year flood
plain. Slopes range from 2- 5%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet

10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Withrow Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin -Pee Dee & 03-07-06
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is approximately 25 feet wide and 12-16 inches deep. Downstream uses are
typical for class C waters.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
e.
Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.01 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.01
MGD
Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.01 MGD
Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: N/A.
Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing facilitiy consists of septic tank/dosing tank with dual
alternating siphons followed by dual surface sand filters with PVC manifolds (3
distribution pipes in each bed), and an in -ground effluent holding tank. No
disinfection is provided.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Sludge is transported by Myers Septic Company to a City of Salisbury wastewater treatment
plant for final disposal.
3. Treatment plant classification (no change in rating since last inspection): Class I
4. SIC Code(s): 8211
Primary: 03 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 44007
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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: (Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options
available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated): N/A
5. Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
may impact water quality, air quality or groundwater? No known air quality, groundwater
or hazardous materials concerns.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Permittee, Rowan -Salisbury Schools, is applying for renewal of its NPDES permit to
discharge treated domestic wastewater from the wastewater treatment system serving West
Rowan High School. A review of the past year's self -monitoring data, from 01/2003 through
12/2003, revealed no violations. Pending review and approval by P&E, it is recommended that
the permit be renewed as requested.
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Water Quality lRe Tonal Supervisor
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Date
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515 N. Clay Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
To:
From:
Rowan -Salisbury Schools
Maintenance Department Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mrs. Valerie Stephens
NCDENR/Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Rowan -Salisbury School System
515 N Clay Street
Salisbury NC 28144
Subject: Renewal of NPDES
Permit# NC0034959
West Rowan High School
Ms. Stephens:
Enclosed please find the renewal of the wastewater permit for West Rowan High School.
Rowan -Salisbury Schools would like the permit for this facility be renewed on or before
7/31/04
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (704)-639-3016.
Thank you,
J. H. Bivens
Director of Maintenance
"Qualify Students front Quality Schools for a Quality Con ,nunin•."

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL— SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES.Permit Number
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
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Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification *
Renewal
v,
Existing Unpermitted Discharge
New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D •
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
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5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School 1 Number of Students/Staff /3 g
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision; mobile home park, etc.) :
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6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that.apply):
Type
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Number
NPDES )v6 oo34I' $
Type
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
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10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES ❑ NO E
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 Name of Person Signing
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Signature of Applicant
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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Rowan -Salisbury Schools
515 N. Clay Street Maintenance Department Telephone: [phone]
Salisbury, NC 28144 Fax: [phone]
To:
From:
Subject:
Ms. Valerie Stephens
NCDENR/Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Source Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Rowan -Salisbury School System
515 N Clay Street
Salisbury NC 28144
Sludge Management
Faith Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School
/West Rowan High School
Ms. Stephens:
During the wastewater process when it becomes necessary Rowan -Salisbury Schools has
contracted \ astewater Company to remove sludge from its facility, which is disposed of at
the City of Salisbury wastewater facility.
Solids removed from the facilities are double bagged and disposed at the city landfill where it
can be covered with soil.
Thank you,
lbervM
J. H. Bivens
Director of Maintenance
"Quality Students from Quality Schools for a Quality Community."

FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED RENEWAL
Permit Number
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Facility Name
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Receiving Stream
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Stream Classification in permit
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Stream Classification in BIMS
Is the stream impaired (listed on 303(d))?
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Is stream monitoring required?
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Do they need NH3 limit(s)?
"36 LD
Do they need TRC limit(s)?
Do they have whole -effluent toxicity testing?
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Are there special conditions?
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Any obvious compliance concerns?
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Existing Expiration Date
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Proposed Expiration Date
( $1/ f2-6
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