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December 29, 2005
Mr. R. Belvin Hall
Buncombe County Board of Education
167 Craven Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NCO086436
Cane Creek Middle School WWTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Hall:
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 permit contains no significant changes
from the from the draft permit sent to you on November 9, 2005.
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 govemmental permit that may be required. If you have any
questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 539.
Sincerely,
F
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit l
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-5083 Customer Service
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Permit NCO086436
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AFRMTT
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,
Buncombe County Schools
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cane Creek Middle School WWTP
570 Lower Brush Creek Road
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as Cane Creek in the French Broad 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 February 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 29, 2005.
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P"' Alan W. Klimek, P.E.,
Director Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NC0086tj36
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.
Buncombe County Schools is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.012 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Package wastewater treatment plant with flow equalization
♦ Clarifiers
♦ Chlorine contact chamber with tablet chlorination
♦ Dechlorination equipment
This facility is located at the Cane Creek Middle School WWTP at 570 Lower
Brush Creek Road in Buncombe County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Cane Creek, classified C waters in the French Broad River Basin.
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Buncombe
County
Schools
Cane Creek Middle School WWTP
Latitude: 350 28' 53" N
State Grid:
Fruitdale
Longitude: 820 26' 04" W
Permitted Flow:
0.012 MGD
Receiving Stream: Cane Creek
Drainage Basin:
French Broad Basin
Stream Class: C
Sub -Basin:
04-30-02
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Facility 4 1
Location
not to scale
Worth
NPDES Permit No. NCO086436
Buncombe County
Permit NCO086436
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:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS ''
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flaw
0.012 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
20o 1100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 Ng/L
Month
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSIOWNPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE ..
A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NC General Statut
14321, Public law 92-50D and other lawful standards and regulations, IN
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issu
a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewatee
dischargepermit to the person(s) listed below effective 45 days from ih
PblicdFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Publish dote of this notice.
Written comments reaardina the proposed Permit will be accepted until 3
"sienifico rc degree:of wutlic'inle es : 1NCOMBE COUNTY
Copies of the draft Permit and othersupportinginformation on file used 1
determine conditionspresent in the draft Permit are available upon reque
and payment of the costs of reproduction. Mail comments and/or request�RTH CAROLINA
for information to the NC Division of Water Quality at the above address o
call the Point SourceBranchof (919) 733-5083, extension 520. Please induct
the NPDES Permit number (attached) in any communication.. Interest
Persons may also visit the Division at Water Quality at 512 N. Solisbur
Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - S:DO a.m. 1 ,fore the undersigned, a Notary Public of said
review information on file.
.The Linville Riverbend RV Park (953 Albelia Road, SC 292D5) has entitle Canty and State, duly commissioned, qualified and
for renewal of NPDES Permit NCOOM153 for the Linville Riverbend R
��$/Park WWTP in Avery County. This proposed facility will discharge 0.01 MGD of treated wastewater. to the Linville River in the Catawba River B horized by law to administer oaths, personally
y
sin. Currently total residual chlorine is water quality limited. This dI
charge may affect in this Portion of the Catawba Rive eared Darryl Rhymes, who, being first duly
Basin. ect future aocations orn, deposes and says: that he is the Legal
Haywood County Schools has applied for renewal of NPDES Perini
NC0067351 for the Bethel School WWTP In Haywood County. This permitte ling Clerk of The Asheville Citizen -Times
5 facility discharges treated wastewater to Bird Creek In the French Broa 9
River Basin. Currently. total residual chlorine i5 water goof t limited gaged in publication of a newspaper known as
This discharge may affect future dual chlorine
in e this portion al the water
shed. le Asheville Citizen -Times, published, issued,
The USDA Forest Service has applied for renewal of NPDES Permit
NCO020486 for the North Mills River Recreation Area WWTP in Hendersord entered as second class mail in the Cityof
GG County. This Permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Norlt
d Fork Mills River.in the French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residua, heville in said County and State; that he is
chlorine is water discharge may a -quality limited. This dischffect future allocce >
Lions in this Portion of the watershed. thorized to make this affidavit and sworn
Fletcher Academy, Inc., has applied for renewal of Permit NC0036641 for in
Fletcher Academy WWTP in Henderson County. This Permitted facility disitement; that the notice or other legal
charges treated wastewater to Byers Creek in the French Broad River Ba
sin. Currently BOD, ammonia nitrogen, fecal colitorm and total residugvertisement, a true copy of which is attached
chlorine are water quality limited. This dischorate may affect future allow
fions in this portion of the French Broad River Basin. reto, was published in The Asheville Citizen -
Van Wingerden International, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES Per
wit NCO070335 for the Van Wingerden International, Inc. WWTP. in Hendermes on the following date: November 11, 2005 in
son County. This Permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Bran
fr. dy Branch in the French. Broad River Basin. Currently, ammonia nitragegich said notice, paper, document or legal
and total residual chlorine are water quality limited. This discharge may
affect future allocations in this portion of the watershed. .vertisement were published were, at the time of
Clement -Pappas NC, Inc. has applied for renewal at NPDES permi
L NCD0079251 for the Clement -Pappas NC, Inc. facility in Henderson Countich and every publication, a newspaper meeting all
a This Permitted facility discharges non contact cooling water to Mud Cm
in the French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is wale the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-
quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this Portia
at the watershed. 7 of the General Statues of North Carolina and
NPDES Permit Number NC0060534, City of Brevard, Transylvania County
has applied for renewal of its permit for a facility discharging treated wases a qualified newspaper within the meaning of
awater to the French Broad River In the French Broad River Basin. Cur
rently fecal colitorm and total residual chlorine are water quality limitedction 1-597 of the General Statues of North
This discharge may affect future allocations in this Portion of the receiwm
stream. rohna.
m z n WmPr Services. Inc. has applied far renewal of NPDES permit
I permitted focilitY es tliscAargtreated wastewater to the Little River in the
French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is water qual ed this 14th, Novembe OOS
itY limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this Portion
the watershed.- - -
Taylor Togs, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES Permit NC0023566 for
,1 < the Taylor Togs, Inc. facility in Yancey County. This Permitted facility dis
charges treated wastewater to Little Crabtree Creek in the French Brom
1} River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is water quality limitednau of person ma ng affidavit
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the water
shed.
The Buncombe County Board of Education has applied for renewal of Per
mil NCOD61192 for its North Carolina High Shoal WWTP in Buncombeorn to and subscribed before me the 14th day of
County. This Permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to S1onfielr
r� f Branch in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD, ammonia nit o
gen, fecal colitorm and total residual chlorine are water quality limited.Vember 2005
This discharge may affect future allocations in this Portion at the Frenct
Broad River Basin.
M1 Buncombe County Board at Education has applied for renewal of pe"ij
N(701366796 for its Leicester Elementary School WWTP in Buncombe Count
Buncombe- County Board of Education has applied for renewal at Perini Y b Ic) t (J ig
NCD073811 for its North Buncombe Elementary School_WWTP in Bunco County. This Permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to pia C mmission expires the 3rd day ofBranch in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD, ammonia mir
gen, fecal colitorm and total residual chlorine are water quality limited s
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the FrencBroad River Basin. ' rmi
NCO08642Buncom6 for its Cone Creek Board of uEllementary ion has �5chool ed fVMTPe inl of Buncom County. This Permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Can
Creek in The French Broad River Basin, Currently BQD, ammonia nitro
N` gen, fecal colitorm and total residual chlorine are wafer quality limited
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Frenc
Broad River Basin. -
November 11, 2005 _ ... _ ... ....
BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
167 CRAVEN ST., ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
TELEPHONE (828) 2324244
FAX (828) 2324249
March 2, 2005
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DEHNR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center u,, R $ 200f
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit Applications
Buncombe County Schools
Please find enclosed applications for permit renewals concerning Buncombe County Board of
Education W WT Plants. The BOE would formally like to request renewal of the following
permits:
N. Buncombe High School
NCO061182
N. Buncombe Elementary School
NCO073814
Fairview Elementary School
NCO066796
Leicester Elementary School
NCO066788
Cane Creek Middle School
NCO086436
Also enclosed is the sludge handling procedures as specified by our contract operator, RPB
Systems. Please contact me at the above numbers if you have questions or concerns.
Resp
R. Belvin Hall
— Assistant Director
Maintenance
Enc. (6)
Cc: Mr. Cecil Arthur
Mr. Don Cox
Mr. Bob Barr — RPB Systems
File
RPB Systems
Construction Services • Contract Operations • Maintenance
February 15, 2005
Mr. Belvin Hall
Buncombe Schools
167 Craven Street
Asheville, NC 28806
Re: Sludge Hauling for Buncombe County School Treatment Plants
Dear Belvin,
mm.tphzystems.com
P.O. Buz 1325 • Asheville. Sc 288o2
(828) 251-1900 • (828) 251-1945 Fax
This letter is per our discussion to clarify your sludge management plant for your schools
treatment plants as required for your permit renewals.
Currently we utilize Mikes Lusk Septic Hauling who has an agreement with MSD of
Buncombe County to dispose of stabilized sludge at the receiving station located at the
MSD facility in Asheville. Mike hauls sludge for the following facilities:
Buncombe County Schools -North Buncombe High School
NC0061182c
Buncombe County Schools -North Buncombe Elementary School
NC0073814—
Buncombe County Schools -Fairview Elementary School
NC0066796—
Buncombe County Schools -Leicester Elementary School
NCO066788 —
Buncombe County Schools -Cane Creek Elementary School
NC0086436—
I trust this will be sufficient for regulatory review of your permit renewals. If you have
any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime.
Sincerely,
obert Barr
Cc: File
FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED RENEWAL
Permit Number
cz
O(P
Facility Name
Cane
CYc kcal
Reviewer
SG ktyc
Basin/Sub-basin
09
O
Receiving Stream
Cwu
Creek -
Stream Classification in permit
C
Stream Classification in BIMS
_
Is the stream impaired (listed on 303(d))?
Is stream monitoring required?
N
Do they need NH3 limit(s)?
Do they need TRC limit(s)?
_
Ex Sf nb-
Do they have whole -effluent toxicity testing?
Are there special conditions?
Existing Expiration Date
12 3
Proposed Expiration Date
',L 31
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Miscellaneous Comments:
If expedited, is this4 simpler ermit or a more difficult one?
WFP