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NC0028711
Berryhill Elementary
WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
' Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Correspondence
Speculative Limits
Instream Assessment
(67b)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
Document Date:
November 30, 2001
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Mr. Chip Irby
Mecklenburg County Schools
Building Services
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte. North Carolina 28208
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 30, 2001
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0028711
Berryhill Elementary School
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 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).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at [phone],
extension 538.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Mecklenburg County DEP
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Sincerely,
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SUSAN
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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Permit NC0028711
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIIVIINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Mecklenburg County Schools
are 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, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2002.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2005.
Signed this day November 30, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0028711
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Mecklenburg Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.006 MGD extended aerationwastewater
treatment system with the following components:
• Bar screen
• Flow equalization basin
• Aeration basin
• Dual secondary clarifiers
• Sludge return
• Sludge holding tank
• Disinfection unit
The facility is located west of Dixie at Berryhill Elementary School at 10501
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.

Latitude: 35° IN1"
Longitude: 80°5956" Subbasin: 30834
Quad # G15NW
Receiving Stream: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
Stream Class: WS-V & B
NC0028711 - Berryhill Elem. School WWTP
Mecklenburg County

Permit NC0028711
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average _
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location1
Flow
0.006 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C)
17.0 mg/L
25.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31)
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1— March 31)
9.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved 0xygen2
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream &
Downstream
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
' e e .10 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
—
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (QC)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
pH3
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 pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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The Knight Publishing Co., Inc.
Charlotte, NC
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County and State, duly authorized to administer
oaths affirmations, etc., personally appeared,
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• ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION/NPDES 1,i9IT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, Nc 27699.1617
NOnF10AT10N OF INTENT TO ISSUE A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On thebasis of thorough staff review and application of NC General
Statute 143.21, Public law 92-500 and other lawful standards and reg-
ulations, the North Carolna Environmental Management Commission
proposes to'issue•a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed bebW el,
• ective 45 days from the publish date of this notice.-
•
Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted un-
til 30 days after the publish date of this notice. AO comments received
prior to that date are considered in the final determinations regarding
' the proposed permit. The Director of the NC Division of Water Quality
may decide to hold a public meeting for the proposed permit should
the Drvislon receive a significant degree of public interest
Copies of the draft permit and other supporting information on file used
• to determine conditions present In the draft permit are available upon
• request and payment of the costs of reproduction. Mall comments
and/or requests for information Id the NC DNision of water Quality al
' the above address or call Ms. Christie Jackson a1 [phone], ex-
tension 538. Please include the. NPDES permit number (attached) in
any communication..lnterested persons may also visit the Division of
Water Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street: Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 be-
tween the hours of 8:00 am. and 5:00p.m. to review intormallon on file.
NPDES Permit Number NC0029181, CAROLINA WTR SERV/FOREST
RIDGE, PO DRAWER 240908 CHARLOTTE, NC 28224 has applied for
a miring reneWallor a ladlity'iccated in MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater Into UT IRVINS CREEK intIie.CATAWBA
River Basin. Currently BOOS, ammonia & fecal colform are water qual-
rg
Hy limited. Thls.dischae may affectfuture allocations In. this portion
of the'receiiving stream. • .. -- • •
NPDES. Permit Number NC0057401, HIDEWAYS WWTP - MARION
SMITH,161013 YORK ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28278 has applied for a
permit renewal for a facility located In MECKLENBURG. County dis-
charging treated wastewater Into CATAWBA River SLAKE WYLIE) in the
CATAWBA River Basin. Currentlyfecal coliform are water quality IIml4
ed.This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the re,
ceiving stream, ,
NPDES Permit•NumberNC0062383, CAROLINA WTR SERV/QUEENS
HARBR, PO DRAWER 240908, CHARLOTTE; NC 28224 has applied for
a permit renewal fora facility located in MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater Into CATAWBA River -LAKE WYLIE in the
CATAWBA River Basin: Currently fecal colilorm are water quality limit-
ed. ThIS discharge may af(ectfuture allocations MVOs portion of the re.
ceiving stream:
NPDES Permit Number NC0068705, MARINERS WATCH HOMEOWN-
ERBASSC.16317 MARINERS WATCH COURT; CHARLOTTE, NC 28278
hes applied for a permh renewal for a facility located In MECKLENBURG
County discharging treated wastewater Into LAKEWYLIE in the CATAW-
BA River Basin: Currently fecal colfi0rm are water quality limited. This
discharge may artecf future allocations In this portion of the receiving
stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0071242, CAROLINA WTR SERV/RIVER-
POINT, PO DRAWER 240908, CHARLOTTE, NC 26224 has applied for
a permit renewal for a facility located In MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater into-CATAWBA RIVER in the CATAWBA
River Basin: Currently fecal coliform are water quality limited. This dis-
charge may ettect future allocations In this portionof the receiving
stream..
NPDES Permit Number NC0059579. CAROLINA WTR SERV/EMERALD
PT., PO DRAWER 24090B. CHARLOTTE NC 28224 has applied for a
permit renewal for a facility located in MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater into CATAWBA River (LAKE WYLIE) m the
CATAWBA River Basin. Currently fecal colilgrm are wale(guelity limit-
; ed. This discharge may affect future allocations In this portion of theta-
ceiving stream, .• ..
NPDES Permit Number NC0063860, MID -SOUTH WTR SYSTM•HAR-
BOUR ES, PO BOX 127, SHERRILLS FORD, NC 28673 has applied for
a permit renewal 1or.a facility located in MECKLENBURG County die•
charging treated wastewater Into CATAWBA RIVER in the CATAWBA
River Basin. Currently BOD5, ammonia, fecal coliform;'total residual
chlorine, total phosphorus are water quality limited. This discharge may
affect future allocations In this portion of the receiving stream.
NPDES Perini! Number NC0029220, CM JD-MCCOWELL PARK WIMP,
5100 BROOKSHIRE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 has applied for a
permit renewal fora facility located In MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater into LAKE WYLIE In the CATAWBA River
Basin. Currently fecal colilgrm are water quality limited. This discharge
may affect future allocations In this portion of the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0079758, NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY
CO. INC. P.O: BOX-31007, CHARLOTTE NC 28231 has applied for c
permit renewal for a facility located in MECKLENBURG County, (fit -
charging 'treated wastewater Into TAGGART CREEK In the CATAWBA
River Basin. Currently n0 parameters are water quality limited. This dis-
charge may affect future allocations in this portion of the receiving
stream.
NPOES Permit Number NC002871 t, MECKLENBURG CO SCH-BERRY-
HILL. 3301 STAFFORD DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208has applied for
a permit renewal for a facility located in MECKLENBURG County dis-
charging treated wastewater Into LAKE WYUE in the CATAWBA River
Basin, Currently BOO5. ammonia, legal coliform are water quality lim-
ited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the
receiving stream,
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
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Britt Setzer
NC DENR / DEl-I / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Christie Jackson
NPDES Unit
Review of Draft NPDES Permit NC0028711 )
Berryhill Elementary School
Mecklenburg County
CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
VIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NC DEPT.. cJi ENV9i?12.'NME,IT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
IVIOGR -;Vi11E REGIONAL OFFICE
OCT 1 2 2001
__ .ITY SECTION
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by
November 9, 2001. If you have any questions on the draft permit, please contact me at the telephone
number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
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RESPONSE: (Check one)
Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly. the
stated effluent limits are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated
water quality standards.
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
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Signed �'� I � Date: / I f
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 538 (lax) 919 733-0719
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT:NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Christy Jackson
Date: June 14, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Mecklenburg
NPDES Permit No.: NC0028711
MRO No.: 01-64
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Berryhill Elementary School
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
10501 Walkers Ferry Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
2. Date of Investigation: May 22, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Joe Estridge, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Olde Dowd Road and Walkers Ferry Road in west
Mecklenburg County travel southwest on Walkers Ferry Road approximately 2.0 miles to
the site of the treatment facility, which is located on the left (east) side of the road and on
the south side of the school grounds.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 35 ° 12' 41"
Longitude: 80° 59' 56"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: GI5NW West Charlotte
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Sloping toward Lake Wylie at the rate
of 6-13%. The facility is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: The school is approximately 500 feet from the facility.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Lake Wylie
a. Classification: WS-V and B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-34
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
water is an unnamed cove of Lake Wylie. There are many upstream and
downstream users.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.006 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.006 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity):0.006 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
6,000 gpd extended aeration package plant consists of a bar screen, a flow
equalization basin (diffused air), an aeration basin (diffused air), dual secondary
clarifiers (one converted to a post aeration unit) with sludge return, sludge holding
tank (aerated), and disinfection unit (chlorine tablet).
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g•
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected.
Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A.
Residuals Contractor: When needed a contractor is contacted.
This is usually during the summer break.
Telephone No. N/A
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP
c. Landfill: N/A
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 8211 Wastewater Code(s): 03
5. MTU Code(s): 05007

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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)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin Construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: Not available at this time.
c. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Berryhill Elementary School has requested renewal of their NPDES Permit. It is recommended
that this permit be renewed as reque
d
Signature of Report Preparer li ate
Water Quality Re
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Date

Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools
Building Services
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte. North Carolina 28208
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]-2152
March 15, 2001
Eric J. Smith, Ed.D.
S1/perintendent
a-,
c•:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Renewal (Five Year) For NPDES Permit NC002871 1, Berryhill Elementary School,
10501 Walkers Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Dear Mr. Weaver:
The five year renewal for NPDES Permit NC0028711 is herein requested.
Please find attached the renewal package per your instructions.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Joe Estridge phone
[phone].
Regards ,
Chip Irby
Director Of Maintenance
CMS Building Services
C: Terry Benson
Ray Hale
Administrative Offices Education Center 701 East Second Street

Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools
Building Services
3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]-2152
March 15, 2001
Eric J. Smith, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Renewal (Five Year) For NPDES Permit NC0028711, Sludge Management Plan
Berryhill Elementary School, 10501 Walkers Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Dear Mr. Weaver:
There is no formal sludge management plan. The sludge level is measured on a scheduled
bases by the plant operator. At any time there is a requirement to remove the sludge from
the plant a contractor, licensed to pump, haul and dispose of this product, is contracted to
provide this service. Unless there are some unusual circumstances this pumping takes
place during the summer school break.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Joe Estridge phone
[phone].
Regards ,
Chip Irby
Director Of Maintenance
CMS Building Services
C: Terry Benson
Ray Hale
Administrative Offices Education Center 701 East Second Street