NC0086304_Permit Issuance_20001103

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 3, 2000
Mr. Mark Bumgarner
Catawba County Schools
10 East 25,h Street
Newton, North Carolina 28658
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO086304
Mill Creek Middle School kv WTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Bumgarner:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for the subject permit. Accordinglv, 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 Cafolina 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 adjudicator} hearing upon written request within thirty days following your 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 Qualin. 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], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Office/Water Quality Section
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NCO086304
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PFRMTT
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,
Catawba County Schools
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mill Creek Middle School WWTP
1041 Shiloh Road
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Balls 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 December 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 2005.
Signed this day November 3, 2000.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO086304
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Catawba County Schools is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0065 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Two septic tanks
♦ 1150-ft2 dosing tank with dual siphons
♦ Dual 1152-ft2 sand filter beds with liners, distribution piping & underdrain
♦ Recirculating pump station with dual recirculation & dual discharge pumps
♦ Dual -module UV disinfection unit
This system is located at the Mill Creek Middle School WWTP (1041 Shiloh Road)
in Catawba County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Balls Creek, classified WS-N waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NCO086304
A. (I.) 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
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.0065 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 Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NHs as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
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1. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is used for effluent disinfection.
2. 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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30 days after the publish date of Nis the issues of the said newspaper for the
notice. Al comments received prior following days, t0 wit:
to that date are considered in the 0.
nal determinations regarding the
PoNvoaed Permit. The OhectorM the �0
NC Division of Water Quality may
decide to hold a Public meeting for _ . .. ....................../_ �. -�. —.... ....... ....
the Proposed Permit should the Dm-
Sion receive a significant degree of
public4i terest. —
Copies of the draft permit and now ............ _.
supporting determine
information an file used
to determine conditions Present in
the tlreff permit are available upon
request and Payment of be coats of / there appeared _.7. 7S' .......- ..spaced
1Bquestsbrinforr. Mail `""nh,theN r4Ae!5 ts= of advertising as per attached named
requests for information to the NC
Division of Water Quality at the advertiser:
above address or cell Ms. Christie
Jackson at [phone], eaen:. The Hickory Daily Record is a qualified news-
ston 538. Please bcksde the NPDES
Pencil number (aftached) in any paper within the meaning of section 1-597 of the
communication. Interested Persons Genera Statutes of N. C.
may also visit the Division M Water
Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 between �- — •— — ...... .
the houm M8:00 a.m. and 5:09 pm. Affiant
to review information m Be.
NPDES Permit Number
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10 East s applied Stmeo Newton, NC
28858 has ylfure permit re.
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receiving stream.
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N00021252, CONOVER WWTP i........ ........ NORTHEAST; P.O. BOA 549CON. Notary Public
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charge may affect future allocations
In this poMon of the receiving
stream
PUSUSH: September 16, 2000.

SEP 13 2000
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
September 7, 2000
MEMORANDUM
To: Britt Setzer
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Charles H. Weaver, Jr. / }' /
NPDES Unit V "V
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO086304
Catawba County Schools / Mill Creek Middle School
Catawba County
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SEP 1 5 2000
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE RANCH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by October 9,
2000. 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.
RESPONSE: (Check one)
VConcur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated effluent limits
uare 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:
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: November 3, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND
County: Catawba
Permit No. NC0086304
MRO No. 99-140
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
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1. Facility and Address: Mill Creek Middle School
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Catawba County Schools
P.O. Box 1000
Newton, North Carolina 28658
2. Date of Investigation: 11-2-99
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Ms. Jane Williams,
Health and Env. Coordinator,[phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Highways 16
and 150, travel north on Highway 16 approximately 4 miles to
Buffalo Shoals Road. Turn right on Buffalo Shoals Road and
travel approximately 3 miles to Shiloh Road which forks to
the left. Travel approximately 150 yards to school located
on the left hand side of the road. The first access road to
the left after the school will lead to the WWTP.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 37' 38' 56" Longitude: 81' 38' 56"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment
facility site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NE USGS Quad Name: Catawba, NC.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes.

8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Sloping
toward receiving stream at the rate of 8 to 10%. The site
is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling is
approximately 300 feet from the WWTP.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Balls Creek
a. Classification: WSIV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-32
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The stream bottom is sand and gravel
with scattered pools and riffles. The stream is
approximately 10 feet wide.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 7,800 GPD
(Ultimate Design Capacity).
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the
wastewater treatment facility? 7,800 GPD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 7,800 GPD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or
substantially constructed wastewater treatment
facilities: The existing wastewater treatment consists
of two(2) septic tanks in series, a dosing tank with
dual siphons, two sand filters beds in Parallel, a
recirculating pump station, and a dual UV disinfection
units in series.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Pa ge 2

2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify
DWQ Permit No.: N/A.
Residuals Contractor: N/A.
Telephone No.: N/A.
b. Residuals Stabilization: PSRP: N/A.
RFRP: N/A.
Other: N/A.
C. Landfill: N/A.
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Sludge
will be removed by Sanitary Septic System Company and
transported to the City of Newton's WWTP for final
disposal.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class I, see attached rating sheet.
4. SIC Code (s) : 8211
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 03 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 45007
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: (please
indicate)
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Pa ge 3

Spray Irrigation: Insufficient land area available for a
spray irrigation system.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: No area -wide systems
available in proximity to the school.
Subsurface: Insufficient land area available for a
subsurface disposal system.
Other Disposal Options: Not evaluated.
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.
6. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMMATIONS
Catawba County Schools requests renewal of its NPDES Permit
for the discharge of treated wastewater from a septic tank/
recirculating sand filter system serving Mill Creek Middle
School.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit be reissued to the
applicant as requested.
Signdture'of
/
Water Quality
Date
port ereparer
ional Supervisor
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Pa ge 4

P.O, Box 7000 • Newton, North Corollno 28658 • 828-464-8333
September 28, 1999
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Catawba County Schools is requesting the renewal of the NPDES Permit NC0086304.
There have been no changes to this system since it was put on line August 1999. There
has been one clerical change in the name of the school since the initial application. The
name on the original application is East Catawba Middle. The official name is Mill
Creek Middle School.
Enclosed please find the completed application and narrative description of the sludge
management plan.
Thank you for your immediate response to this matter.
Sincerely,
xna A"Jaq .
Mark Bumgarner
Director of Maintenance
Enclosure:

Mill Creek Middle (East Catawba
Permit No. NCO086304
A licensed septic tank pumper pumps the sludge that is generated by this facility when it
reaches 24 to 36 inches in the septic tank. It is then disposed of in either the Newton
WWTP or the Hickory WWTP.
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Mark Bumgarner
Director of Maintenance
Catawba County Schools