NC0071447_Permit Issuance_20001006

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
October 6, 2000
Mr. John M. Camerlengo, Jr.
Catholic Conference Center
1551 Trinity Lane
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO071447
Catholic Conference Center
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Camerlengo:
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 \lemorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencv dated ..\lay 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 adjudicators 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 2,;699-6714). 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 (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
o3pjGINAt. SIGNED
By
BILL REID
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional 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 NCO071447
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PRRMTT
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
Diocese of Charlotte
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Catholic Conference Center WWTP
NCSR 1120
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Camp 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 November 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2005.
Signed this day October 6, 2000.
ORIGINAL SIGNED
By
BILL READ
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO071447
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Diocese of Charlotte is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.020 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Bar screen
♦ Aeration basin
♦ Secondary clarifier with sludge return
♦ Chlorine contact chamber with tablet disinfection
This system is located southwest of Hickory at the Catholic Conference Center
WWTP off NCSR 1120 in Catawba County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Camp Creek, classified WS-III waters in the
Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NCO071447
A. (1.) 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
0.020 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31
4.7 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1— March 31
17.0 mg/L
_ Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shalLaot 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 CAROUNA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSIOWNPOES UNIT
1647 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NO 276W-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT
TO ISSUE A NPDES
WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of fharough staff review
and application of NO General Star -
us 143.21, Public law BMW and
other lawful standards and regale
hame, fine North Carolina Enyiron-
mental Management Commission
proposes to issue a Nalional Pollif
ant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) wastewater discharge per
mg to the persons) listed on the at-
teched pages affective 45 days from
the publish cat. of this notice.
Whites wmmanfs regarding the pro-
Faced permit win be accepted until
30 days after the publish date Of this
nice. All comments incensed poor
to that dale are considered in the fi-
nal determinations regarding the
proposed permit. The Director of to
NO Division at Water Quality may
decide to hold a public meeting for
the proposed permit Should the Oivrl
sae receive a significant degree 0
public interest
Copies of the draft permit and other
supporting information on file used
to determine coaddens present in
the draft permit are available upon
request and Paymem of the costs of
reproduction. Mail kommenfs anon
requests for inlormation to the NO
Division of Water Quality at the
above address or call Ms: Christie
Jackson at (919) 73&50a3. Soon
,ion 538. Please Include the NPDES
permit number (assured) in any
communication. Interested Foams
may also visit the Division of Water
Quality al 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NO 27604.1 felt between
the hours of &W ans.and 5:06 p.m
to review information on foe.
NPDES Permit Number NO
0076643. General Electric Company
- Hickory. P 0. Box 2186, Hickory,
NO 25601 has applied Icr a permit
renewal for a facility incomes in Ca-
tawba CotWydischarging treated
wastewater made unnamed tdbuNry:
to Cline Creak in the Catawba RNet
Basin. Currently trichloroathytene
are water quality limited. This it
charge may affect future allocations
in this podion of the receiving
sheam.
NPDES Permit Number
NCOOSOB37. Town of Maldeo(WTP)
P.O. Box 125, Madan. NO 29650
has applied fora permit renewal for a
facility located In Catawba County
discharging wastewater into Ma den
Creek in the Catawba Rival Basin.
Currently no parameters are water
quality limited. This discharge may
affect future allocations In this pdr-
than al the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NO
0069345, Murray's MITI Historical
Site, P.O. Box 73, Newton, NO
28658 has applied for a permit re-
newal for a facility located in Cataw-
ba County discharging treated
wastewater into Balls Creek in the
Catawba River Basin. Currently total
isolated chlorine are water quality
limhed, This discha rge may affect fu-
ture allocations in this Portion al the
recelving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NO
0071447, Diocese of Charlotte
(Catholic Conference Center), 1551
Trinity Lane. Hickory, NO 28602 has
applied for a permit renewal far a to
c01ty haled in Catawba County ilia
charging treated wastewater Into an
unnamed hibumry to Camp Creak in
the Catawba River Basin. Curenty
ammonia nhmgen are water quality
lieffal This discharge may affect fu�
lure allocations In this portion of the
receiving sf,eam.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0074233. Catawba .County
School (Blackburn Middle Schoob.
10 East 251h Sheet, Newton. NO
28658 has appled for a Permitf8-
seven far a lac try located in Cataw�
be County discharging treated
wastewater into Haas Creek in the
Celawba River Basin. Curondy am
moma nitrogen ate water quality lim-
ited. This discharge may affect fu-
ture aflumdans in this potion of Me
receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0044059. Catawba County
Schools (Bunker Hill High Su ding,
10 East 25th Street, Newnan NO
28658 has applied tar a oment ra
newel far a tarahty located in Cataw-
ba County discharging treated
wastewater Into an unnamed bibu-
,say to Lyle Creek in the Catawba
River Basin. Currently ROD and am-
monia nitragen are water quality im
had This discharge may affect fa -
Win allocations in this podion of the
reviving sheam.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0029297. Catawba County
$,basis (Fred T. Foard High
Sohaol), 10 East 25th Street New
ton NO 28668 has applied for a per-
mit renewal for a facility located in
Catawba County discharging healed
wastewater into Poll Creek in the
Catawba Rive, Basin. Cunemly am-
monia nitrogen and total rea al
chlaram are water quality limited,
This discharge may affect future al
academia in this portion of the mcaly-
ing stream.
NPDES Permit Number
f4C0050920. Catawba Country Club,
Inc.. P.O.. Sex 208. Newnan NO
2865E has applied (or a permit re.
reason for a facility located in Cataw.
be County discharging treated
wastewater into an unnamed tribu-
furyto are Henry Fork River Creek in
had Catawba River Basin. Currently
BOD and ammonia nitrogen am wa-
ter quality limited. This discharge
may affect future andicatons in this
portion at the receiving abeam.
PUBLISH: August 22, 201
18771
NORTH CAROLINA
CATAW13A COUNTY ` / n��//
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being first duly tp,&rd.
sworn, says: That he or
she isaOIlak`....... of the
Hickory Daily "gaper pub-
lished at Hickory, North Carolina; -that in
the issues of the said newspaper for the
following days, to wit:
l..aooa..... _. ...
there appeared _ � `. - ..spaced
If n r-5 W*s of advertising as per attached' named
advertiser:
The Hickory Daily Record is a qualified news-
paper within the meaning of section 1-597 of the
Gener arules of N. C.
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Affront
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this ._...... ......... day of
My Commission Expires
otary Public

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles H. Weaver
Date: September 12, 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES Permit No.: NCO071447
MRO No.: 00-38
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Catholic Conference Center
c/o Diocese of Charlotte
Route 8 Box 1200
Hickory, NC 28602
2. Date of Investigation: July 13, 2000
3. Report Prepared By: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: John Camerlengo, [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Hwy. 127 and SR 1120 (Greedy Road) in
southwestern Catawba County, travel west on SR 1120 approximately 2.5 miles
and turn right onto a paved access road (Trinity Lane). The Catholic
Conference Center is located at the end of this road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 38' 32"
Longitude: 81° 24' 46"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
map.
USGS Quad No.: E 13 NW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
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SEP 1 4 2000
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly, 3-15% slopes. The
existing WWTP site is not located within a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approx. 800+ feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed Tributary to Camp
Creek
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Flow
observed in the receiving stream at the time of the site inspection. No
downstream dischargers are known nor are any water intakes located on
this stream segment.
PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.020 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.020 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity):
0.020 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in
the previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The
existing WWT facilities consist of a bar screen followed by aeration
(diffused), clarification, tablet disenfection, sludge holding tank, a flow
measuring device, and stand-by power generator (this portable device is
not located at the WWTP, however, one is available at another location
on site and is capable of running the WWTP should a power outage
occur) .
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts
expected. Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A.
Residuals Contractor: N/A
Telephone No. N/A

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b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP N/A
C. Landfill: N/A
3. Treatment Plant Classification: No change from previous rating.
4. SIC Code(s): 8661 Wastewater Code(s): 11
5. MTU Code(s): 06007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any
public monies involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this
time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin Construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Poor topography.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: None Avaliable.
C. Subsurface: Poor topography
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee requests renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no changes to
the facility since the Permit was last renewed.
It is recommended that the P r it be renewed as requested.
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Signature of Report Preparer ate
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date

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
August 16, 2000
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To: Britt Setzer
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Charles H. Weavert-
NPDES Unit
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO071447
Diocese of Charlotte / Catholic Conference Center
Catawba County
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
N.C. DErl, v,
"NVMONMENT, HEAL 1, _
0 NAWRAL REbOURCF:.t
AUG 22 2000
4It 1 0f BIf9i9A MAt MAMAGERIJ
1901IRWR;1 iE MAl am
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by September 18,
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)
12 Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated effluent limits
are 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:
nOpposes 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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QUALITY
7 CATHOLIC CONFERENCE CENTER
January 21,2000
NC DENR
Div. of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
re: NPDES Permit No. NCO071447
Gentlemen,
Enclosed please find one original and two copies of our per-
mit renewal application and related documents. Please consider
this our request for a renewal of our permit which expires on
July 31,2000. This permit is for a 20,000 gallons -per -day package
plant which requires periodic sludge disposal.
The waste sludge is collected in a tank built within the
plant and is removed as necessary by Robert's Septic Tank Service
of Maiden, N.C. Final disposal is at the City of Newton's Clarks
Creek Treatment Plant.
If any further action on my part is necessary to facilitate
this permit renewal, please let me know.
Sincerely,,
John M. Camerleng o Jr.
Director of Facilities
Catholic Conference Center
1551 Trinity Lane
Hickory, NC 28602
1551 Trinity Lane • Hickory, North Carolina • 28602-9247
Phone - 828.327.7441 • Fax - 828.327.0872 • E-mail- [e-mail] 9 www.catholicconference.org