NC0029297_Authorization to Construct_20020822

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 22, 2002
Mr. Mark Bumgarner
Catawba County Schools
10 East 25th Street
Newton, North Carolina 28658
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Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No, 029297A01
NPDES Permit No. NC0029297
Fred T. Foard High School
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Bumgarner:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Fred T. Foard High School. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of ultraviolet disinfection.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NC0029297, issued May 17,
2002, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -
place inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with the enclosed certification from a ,professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with NPDES Permit NC0029297,
Authorization to Construct 029237A01, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should
be submitted to: NCDENR / DWQ NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator
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
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Fred T. Foard High School
NPDES Permit No. NC0029297
ATC No. 029297A01
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Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays; and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation of
or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality 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 statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local,
state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the facility.
One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Templeton, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 541.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NMESUnit Files

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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Wilson
Date: September 30, 2002
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
MRO No.: 02-22
Permit No. NCO29297A01
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Fred T. Foard High School
3407 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
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2. Date of On -Site Investigation (if conducted): N/A
3. Report Prepared By: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Bob DeWeese, [phone]
5. Verified Discharge Point(s), List for All Discharge Points:
Latitude: 35 ° 36' 36" Longitude: 81° 22' 25"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: E13 SE Reepsville, NC
6. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes
7. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat to moderate slopes: the facility is
not located in a flood plain.
8. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Existing Treatment Facility
a. Current permitted capacity: 0.020 MGD.
b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A.
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (design volume): 0.020 MGD.
d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a grease trap for cafeteria waste, a 20,500 gallon septic tank,
14,000 gallon dosing/recirculation tank with a high water alarm, dual gravel covered
surface sand filters with elevated PVC manifolds, chlorine contact tank with a tablet type
chlorinator, and cascade post aeration.
2. Type of Proposed Treatment Facility: The applicant proposes to install two ultra -violet
disinfection units in the in the existing UV vaults.
3. Residuals Handling and Utilization/Disposal Scheme:
a. Land applied,DWQ Permit No.: N/A
Residuals Contractor: Contracted Septage Hauler
Telephone No.
b. Residuals Stabilization: PSRP PFRP
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme: N/A.
4. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II
5. SIC Code(s): 8211
Wastewater Code(s): 03
Main Treatment Unit Code: 45007
6. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule Dates: N/A

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PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Catawba County Schools proposes to install ultraviolet disinfection (UV) at the Fred T. Foard
High School WWTP.
This office has reviewed Catawba County Schools request and pending a technical review by
P&E, it is recommended that an AC be i :u
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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