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RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
December 5th,2023
Mr. Mitchell Long
Yadkin County Board of Education
121 Washington St
Yadkinville,North Carolina 27055
Subject: Draft of NPDES Permit NC0029602
Forbush Elementary School WWTP
Yadkin County
Grade WW-2 Biological WPCS
Dear Mr. Long:
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to ensure a
thorough understanding of the information,conditions,and requirements it contains.
The final permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ Section A. (4)has been updated regarding electronic submission of effluent data. Federal regulations
require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
➢ Section A. (2)has been added per the Division's policy for ultraviolet disinfection systems.
➢ The ammonia nitrogen monthly average for the winter has been lowered to be no less stringent
than two times that of the summer in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B.0404 (c). A review of
ammonia nitrogen monthly average reporting from the previous permit cycle reflects that the
facility can meet this new limit without a compliance schedule.
Please note that Logan Creek is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d)Impaired Waters
List. Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will continue to be
evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and stream impairment can be attributed to
your facility,then mitigative measures may be required.
With this notification,the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Yadkin County area,per EPA requirements. Please provide your
comments,if any,to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period,the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft,please contact me via
e-mail at [[e-mail]] or via phone at 919-707-3600.
Sincerely,
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Environmental Specialist I
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Permit NC0029602
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions 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
Yadkin County Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Forbush Elementary School WWTP
1400 Bloomtown Road, East Bend
Yadkin County
to receiving waters designated as Logan Creek in subbasin 03-07-02 of the Yadkin-Pee Dee 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
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2028.
Signed this day
Richard E. Rogers,Jr.,Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
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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 Yadkin County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.006 MGD wastewater treatment system that includes the following
components:
• Equalization basin
• Bar screen
• Dual aeration basins
• Dual clarifiers
• Ultraviolet disinfection
• Tablet-type chlorination &dechlorination [backup disinfection]
• Dual sludge holding tanks
• Flow recording device
The facility is located at Forbush Elementary School(1400 Bloomtown Road,East Bend) in Yadkin
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Logan Creek,
currently classified WS-N waters in subbasin 03-07-02 of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.
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Part I.
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
Grade WW-2 Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G.0302]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[Parameters Code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample
Average Maximum Frequency' Location
Flow 0,006 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
[50050]
BOD, 5-day,20°C 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
[C'0310]
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
[C'0530]
NH3 as N -Summer* 9.4 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
[C0610]
NH3 as N- Winter* 18.8 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
[C0610/
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent
[00300]
Fecal Coliform(geometric
mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
[31616]
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) ' 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
[50060J
Temperature(°C)
[00010] Weekly Grab Effluent
pH >6.0 and<9.0 standard 2/Month Grab Effluent
[00400] units
*Summer: April 1 —October 31 *Winter: November 1 —March 31
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR system
[see A. (4)].
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. TRC limit and
monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is added to disinfect.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN
TRACE AMOUNTS.
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A. (2.) TEMPORARY MEANS OF DISINFECTION
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
In the event that the wastewater treatment plant's ultraviolet(UV)disinfection system should fail,underperform,
or otherwise be removed from effective service,the permittee or his agent should immediately inform the
Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of this development and discuss
temporary,alternate means for disinfection of the effluent.
If chlorine compounds are used as temporary means of disinfection,the total residual chlorine(TRC)
concentration of the effluent must be monitored on a daily basis while this method of disinfection is in use and
values must be reported on the discharge monitoring report. TRC in the effluent may not exceed 28 µg/L;
therefore,dechlorination methods may also be necessary to ensure protection of water quality in the receiving
stream.
In the event that TRC monitoring should occur,the Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported
below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However,the Permittee shall continue to record and submit
all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory(including field certified),even if these values fall
below 50 µg/L.
Use of a disinfection system other than the permitted UV system during circumstances not deemed as
emergency and/or temporary(replacement of lamps,lamp cleaning or maintenance,etc.)will be considered a
violation of the terms of this permit.
A. (3.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any future
TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
A. (4.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING -DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)and
program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21,2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B.(11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D.(2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E.(5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements (Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (all
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report(eDMR) internet application.
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Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. The eDMR system may be
accessed at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr.
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1,
2, 3)or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to
the following address:
NC DEQ/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported via the eDMR system no later than the last calendar day of the month following the
completed reporting period. Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last
day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last
day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2025, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see"How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting"section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time
of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify
the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the
entity(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the
designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
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appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-24954/national-pol lutant-discharge-
elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the"Reporting Requirements" section
above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring
data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for
and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request
may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.)
In
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account,please visit
the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
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persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. lam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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NC0029602 - Forbush Elementary School WWTP
Facility
Latitude: 36°07'34" Sub-Basin: 03-07-02 -
Longitude: 80°29'51" HUC: 0304010112 Location
USGS Quad: Farmington Stream Index: 12-83-2-(0.7) _
Stream Class: WS-IV Ja, Yadkin County
Receiving Stream: Logan Creek ,, Map not to scale