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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
November 23, 2009
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
Maintenance Director
2107 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, N.C. 28752
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
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 includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on
October 7, 2009.
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 Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]).
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO067148
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION 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
McDowell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NCSR 1536
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek 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, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2014.
Signed this day November 23, 2009
(lCoen H. Sullins, Director
�Division of Water Quality
/ By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0067148
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.
The McDowell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ 14,500-gallon dual -chamber septic tank
♦ Dual -siphon dosing tank
♦ Dual surface sand filters
♦ Tablet chlorinator with dechlorination equipment
♦ 10,500-gallon recirculation tank
♦ Drip distribution box
This facility is located at the Nebo Elementary School WWTP off NCSR 1536 in
McDowell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek, classified C. waters in
Hydrologic Unit 03050101 of the Catawba River Basin.

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Longitude: 82"55'35" Location '
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Stream Class: C Nebo Elementary School
Hydrologic Unit Code: 03050101
Receiving Stream: UT Shadrick Creek ✓ &A SCALE I:24000
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Permit NC0067148
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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:
PARAMETER °
LIMITS 4';'
MONITORING REQUIREMENT$., ti•
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Monthly
'Average
Daily
.Maximum .
'Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
-Sample Location{r
Flow
0.0075 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31
14.4 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1- March 31
29.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)l
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including
field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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Notice ohf In ent to ISsue7a
NPDES Wastewater Permit
NORTH CAROLINA
The North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission proposes to issue a NPDES
waste-
water discharge permit to the person(s) listed
below.
Written
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and
comments regarding the
mit will be accepted until 36 days aro r eg p�
dish date of this The Direct^r the
State, duly commissioned, qualified and authorized by law
,ernotice. of „�
Public earingWashouldutheie .Q)s gnglTicma
a^t' de
gree o/ public interest. Please mal comments
to administer oaths, personally appeared Elyse Giannetti,
and/or iMormation requests to DWQ at the
above address. Interested persons may visit
the DWQ 512
who, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she is
at N. salisbury Street. Raleigh, NC
to review ;nforma tion on file. Additional inor-
mation on NPDFS permits and this notice
be ound e-
the Legal Billing Clerk of The Asheville Citizen -Times,
on our ma
hsite: www.ncwaterquaR-
ty•Org,or callingnt,
Dooner
engaged in publication of a newspaper known as The
I807a3o4.
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t ?emele Inc requested renewal of
NC0067751 (Linville Hei hts
WWTP) Ave
na Ttreatedcl'rile n ��ost led
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Asheville Citizen -Times, published, issued, and entered as
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liver in the Catawba River 8asln. Testa, residual
hlori^e is water quality ive! Baed.
first class mail in the City of Asheville in said County and
,
Columhia Forest Plywood products requested
renewal of NC. 70 for Its facilityIn McDow-
ell County. This tacilFty
State; that she is authorized to make this affidavit and
discharges wet -decking
er 0s to the Catawba liver in the Catawba Riv
er Basin.
McDowell
sworn statement; that the notice or other legal
Assisted Living, LLC requested re-
newal of N 75353 for its WWTp in
c McDowell
County. Faclity discharges treated wastewa-
ter
advertisement, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was
to North Muddy Creek in the Catawba River
Basin. Currently fecal coliforrn and total resid-
ualchlorine are water quaBtylimited.
published in The Asheville Citizen -Times on the
McDowell County
E3t6rn-- S��h Ol WWTp�f
Facility
following date: October 9th , 2009. And that the said
discharges treated wastewater to an
unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the
Catawba River Basin. ROD,
newspaper in which said notice, paper, document or legal
ammonia nitrogen,
fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are
water quality limited
advertisement was published was, at the time of each and
McDowell Countyy Adult Care I, LLC rettnested
renewal of NC0035157 (Cedarbrook WWTP,x
every publication, a newspaper meeting all of the
dischargesiu
watewalter to an unnamed r�ot Soouth
Muddy reek in the Catawba Itfver Basin.
requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the
tal rROD, ammonia nitrogen, fecal coliform and to-
tal residual chlorine are water quality limited.
General Statues of North Carolina and was a qualified
Gary Jensenrequested renewal of NC00309%
'.(The Switzerland Inn wwTP) in McDowell"^.
ty. Facility discharges
newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the
treated wastewater o
an unnamed tributary to Buchanan Creek in the
Catawba River Basin. Currently SOD, fecal col-
norm
General Statues of North Carolina.
and total residual chlorine are water
quality limited.
Carolina Energies, Inc. requested renewal of
NCO029931 (Sugar Hill Truck Sop wWTp)
McDowell County. Facility
discharges treated
domestic wastewater o unnamed tributary
to North Mudd yy Creek ;n the Catawba River Ba-
the
sin. ROD oil total
grease, fecal coliote
Signed this 9th day of October, 2009
and
a
residual chlorine are water quality limited.
The Baxter Of pppp
for renewal Of permit N
it C0006564loforhthe aBaxt%er
rn
Healthcare plant in McDowell County. This f e
Moildischarges treated wastewater to the
�e }.-�
No h Fork Catawba Riser, Catawba River Ba-
sin.
./
(Signs re of person making affidavit)
Coats American, Inc requested renewal of per-
mit NCOD04243 or Sevier Plant in MCDowelii
County; this facility discharge is treated indus-I
trial wastewater to North Fork
Catawba River)
�ctobcr 9, River
Catawba River Basin. (6251)
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 9th day of October,
2009./ ------ n
VMy Coission expires the 51h day of October, 2013.,;.",
[phone] 1 [phone] FAX
14 O. HENRY AVE, P.O. BOX 2090 ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 1 [phone]
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Weaver, Charles
From:
Cantwell, Janet
Sent:
Monday, October 05, 2009 3:25 PM
To:
Weaver, Charles
Cc:
Edwards, Roger
Subject:
Draft NCO067148: Nebo Elementary School, McDowell County
Hi Charles: I have reviewed the draft permit and see nothing which should prevent reissuance.
Thanks ---Janet
Janet Cantwell - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to "Guidebook to Water Quality Management in North Carolina":
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/documents/SupportDocument.pdf
Link to the NC Division of Water Quality:
http://www.ncwaterguality.org/
Link to NPDES Programs & Compliance Info: (DMRs, Annual Report, Etc.):
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
Link to Technical Assistance & Compliance Unit, WW Operator Regs, Etc.:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/index.html
Link to Collection Systems (PERCS Unit):
http•//www ncwaterguaIity org/peres/Collection%20SVstems/CoIlectionSystemsHome.htmI
Link to NC Surface Waters & Wetlands Standards ("Redbook"):
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/rules/codes statutes.htm
Link to NC Stream Classifications:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us./bims/reports/reportsWB.htmI
Link to Water Supply Watershed Info:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wswp/index.htmI
Link to booklet "Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration:"
http://www.nceep.net/services/guidancedoc.htm
Link to Stormwater, General Permits, & Runoff Pollution:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/Stormwater.html
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Forms Documents.htm#stormwaterGP

James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
July 27, 2009
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617
Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James
To Whom It May Concern:
Sludge from this facility(Nebo Elementaxy NC0067148) is pumped by McDowell Co. School
Maintenance (permit # NCS-00861) and is permited to be dumped into City of Marion system.
Sincerely
C,
Juani ames
James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc.

NPDES APPLICATION -FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources -
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail. Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Ncoo&
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
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Telephone Number
Fax Number
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2. Location of facility producing discharge: POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road Al L S � i 3
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization. or oilier Entity tiurt operates the facility. . (Note, that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) _
Name
Mailing Address
city �'}/�� L<n n w►{,
State / Zip Code A% Gyrl 5
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Form-D 1106
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NPDRS APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Commercial
❑
Residential
❑
School
Other
❑
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.):.. _saoo' ' _ .
Population served:
S. Type of collection system
❑ Combined storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
Separate (sanitary sewer only) ( _
6. outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points
outfall Identification number(s) D v -
2.
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes KNo
7. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing lthe eat location of each outfallJ-
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8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent: Duration:
Days per week discharge occurs:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, 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.
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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 flowyL n017SMGD
Annual Average daily flow U 1-103 q MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0,0 14 D MGD (for the previous 3 year
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
1] Yes - - D�,No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the paraleters listed. Fecal Coliform; Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used.' Effluerit testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Daily Monthly Units of Number of
Parameter Maximum Avera a Measurement Samples
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(BOD5)
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13.List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment program (CAA) Other
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.
Prin n,ae of Person Signing Title
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Signature of Applicant 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 .knowly 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.)
Form-91106
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