NC0074233_Permit Issuance_20100813

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 13, 2010
Mr. Mark Bumgarner
Director of Maintenance
Catawba County Board of Education
P.O. Box 1010
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Bumgamer:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO074233
Blackburn Elementary School WWTP
Catawba County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final 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).
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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Scardina of my staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
JColeen H. Sullins
Director, Division of Water Quality
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Permit NCO074233
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
• 0 PERMIT . • . .
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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,
Catawba County Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Blackburn Elementary School WWTP
4377 NC Highway 10 West
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Haas Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent
limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2015.
Signed this day August 13, 2010.
f oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0074233'
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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.
Catawba County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
I. Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
➢ 1,000-gallon grease trap
➢ 6,900-gallon septic tank
➢ 8,000-gallon septic tank
➢ 14,000-gallon recirculation tank with high-water alarm
➢ Dual surface sand filters
➢ Chlorine contact tank with tablet disinfection
➢ Cascade post -aeration
This system is located at the Blackburn Elementary School WWTP (4377 NC Highway 10 West) in
Catawba County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Haas Creek,
classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Receiviny Stream: Haas Creek Sub -Basin: 030835
Latitude: 35' 36' 46" Grid/Ound E13SE(Reepsville)
Loneitude: 8 1* 20' 05"
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NPDES Permit No. NC0074233

Permit NCO074233
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on September 1, 2010 and lasting until expiration, the permittee is
authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily.
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Average
Maximum'
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
50050
0.015 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
00310
30.0 m
45.0 m
2 / month
Grab
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended
00530
30.0 m
45.0 m
2 / month
Grab
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
00610 - Winter
12.0 m
35.0 m
2 / month
Grab
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
00610 -Summer
6.0 m
30.0 m
2 / month
Grab
Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C
31616(geom. mean
200/100 nil
400/100 ml
2 / month
Grab
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residuall
50060
28
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade
00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Not less than 6.0 s.u. nor
00400
more than 9.0 s.u.
2 / Month I
Grab I
Effluent
Winter: November 1- March 31
Summer: April I - October 31
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 lcg/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
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THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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NCDENR/DWO/POINT SOURCE BRANCH
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Western NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Maureen Scardina
Date: February 11, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES Permit No.: NCO074233
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical Location
1. Facility and address: Blackburn Elementary School
% Catawba County Schools
Post Office Box 1010 4377 NC Highway 10 West
Newton, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28658
2. Date of investigation: February 10, 2010
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Jane Williams, [phone]
5. Directions to site: The school is located in the southeast quadrant of the junction of
Hwy. 10 and Old State Road west of the City of Newton.
6. Discharge point(s): Latitude: 350 36' 46"
Longitude: 810 20' 05"
USGS Quad No.: E13SE
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Haas Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is ~- 6 feet wide and 6 - 10 inches deep at the point of discharge. There
are no other known dischargers within several miles downstream of the discharge
point. The area is very rural with agriculture being the primary use.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Actual treatment capacity: 0.015 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity: 0.015 MGD

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d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a 15,000 gallon capacity septic tank followed by a
14,000 gallon capacity recirculation tank, dual gravel covered surface sand filters
with elevated PVC distribution lines, tablet chlorine disinfection, and
dechlorination.
e. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at
this time.
f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
Dechlorination is provided.
2. Compliance Background: This WWT facility has operated in compliance with NPDES
permit parameters during the past twelve months.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None requested at this
time.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Catawba County School System has requested that the subject permit be renewed.
There have been no changes to the permit nor the WWTP since the permit was last renewed nor
are any changes proposed at this time. The existing facilities are capable of consistenly
complying with the current effluent limitations without any further WWTP modifications.
Pending a final review by the Western NPDES Unit and a review of the draft permit, it is
recommended that the permit be renewed as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date
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(MATAVVBA
COUNTY SCHOOLS
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January 29, 2010
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
NCDENR-DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Dina:
Catawba County Schools
Maintenance Department
2500 N. College Ave.
PO Box 1010
Newton, NC 28658
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for sending the signature page of the application back. I am sorry
for the oversight. These two plants got out of sync from the last renewal and
it would be really nice if all of these would come due at the same time. I am
probably not going to be the one who will be here for the next cycle and it
would be very helpful if all of Catawba County Schools' plants could come
due on July 31, 2015. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
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Jane T. Williams } FEB - 5 2010
Health & Environmental Coordinator
Catawba County Schools �E.NR WATER. n9R

CATAWBA
COUNTY SCHOOLS
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October 13, 2009
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Catawba County Schools
Maintenance Department
2500 N. College Ave.
PO Box 1010
Newton, NC 28658
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Subject: Request for Renewal
NPDES Permit NCO07423
Blackburn Elementary School
Catawba County
This is a request for renewal permit NPDES NC0074233. The only addition has been to
add a dechlorination vault. If there are any questions please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
RA"�' A tcpvvvt-�
Mark Bumgarner
Director of Maintenance
Catawba County Schools

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCO074233
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
Catawba County Board of Education
Facility Name
Blackburn Elementary School
Mailing Address
PO Box 1010
City
Newton
State / Zip Code
NC/28658
Telephone Number
828-464-3562
Fax Number
828-465-4442
e-mail Address
Jane Williams(&,catawbaschools.net
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 4377 NC Highway 10 West
City Newton
State / Zip Code NC?28658
County Catawba
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name David P. McCorkle
Mailing Address 217 South Caldwell Ave. p
City Newton
State / Zip Code NC/ 28658
Telephone Number (828-464-3562 :uR� A RCE
Fax Number 828-465-4442
1 of 4
Form-D 05/08

NPDES 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
❑
- Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
X
Number of Students/Staff 820
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Population served:
5. Type of collection system
X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s)
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? Yes X No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact Iocation of each outfall):
Haas Creek
S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous X Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: 7 hours
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, 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.
1,000 gallon grease trap, (2) Septic tanks - 6,900 and 8,000 gallons, 14,000 gallon
recirculation tank with high water alarm. Dual surface sand filters. Chlorine contact
tank with tablet disinfection, dechlorination tank and cascade post aeration.
3 of 4 Form-D 05/08

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.015
MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.005 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.007 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes XNo
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal CoIiform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used- If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
5.2
mg/l
Fecal Coliform
150
#/ 100m1
Total Suspended Solids
13
Mg/1
Temperature (Summer)
18.7
C
Temperature (Winter)
7.5
C
pH
7.8
SU
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO074233
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
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.
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Printed name of Person Signing Title
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Signature of Applicant V 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 knowingly 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.)
4 of 4 Form-D 05/08

CATAVMA
COUNTY SCHOOLS
October 13, 2009
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ref: Narrative/Sludge Disposal
Catawba County Schools
Maintenance Department
2500 N. College Ave.
PO Box 1010
Newton, NC 28658
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sludge is handled by a septic tank pumper and is disposed of in a municipal plant either
City of Newton WWTP or City of Hickory WWTP. These tanks are pumped once a year
if needed. This is determined by measuring depth of sludge. Usually anything over 24' is
pumped. If there are any questions please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Mark Bumgarner
Director of Maintenance
Catawba County Schools

GATAVVBA
COUNTY SCHOOLS
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April 6, 2010
Mr. Bob Sledge
W PCSCiCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Dear Bob:
Catawba County Schools
Maintenance Department
2500 N. College Ave.
PO Box 1010
Newton, NC 28658
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
This is to follow up on the phone conversation that we had concerning changing
the signer of the DMRs. Since Mark Bumgarner was the designated person that
had signed them for many years, I would like to request that Rick Sain be the
person that replaces him. He is the new Director of Facilities Management and
will be the person responsible for procuring the money for the maintenance and
upgrading of the systems permitted to Catawba County Schools. If there are any
questions please contact me at 828-464-3562 or by e-mail at
Jane [e-mail] . (note: Jane_Williams)
Sincerely,
Jane T. Williams
Health & Environmental Coordinator
Catawba County Schools