NC0089478_Renewal Application_20170510

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 11, 2017
Paul P. Vest, President
YMCA of Western North Carolina
53 Asheland Ave Ste 105
Asheville, NC 28801
Subject: Renewal Application
Application No. NCO089478
Camp Watia WWTP
Swain County
Dear Mr. Vest:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S REGAN
Sec; em; i
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
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The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on May 10, 2017. The primary reviewer for this renewal
application is Anjali Orlando.
The primary reviewer will review your application, and she will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit
does not expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit
is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit.
Please respond in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to
complete the permit application. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the
subject permit, please contact Anjali at 919-807-6388 or [e-mail].
cc: Central Files
NPDES
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
W*m r%CiecJonci
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

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 Resources / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit CO089478
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1. Contact Information:
53 Asheland Ave Ste 105
City
Owner Name
YMCA of Western North Carolina
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Facility Name
YMCA Camp Watia
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Mailing Address
5030 Watia Road
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City
Bryson Citypermlrtl
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State / Zip Code
NC/28713
Telephone Number
828-209-9600
Fax Number
(828)-251-2437
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
5030 Watia Road
City
Bryson City
State / Zip Code
NC/28713
County
Swain
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 ORQ
Name YMCA of Western North Carolina- Camp Watia
Mailing Address
53 Asheland Ave Ste 105
City
Asheville
State / Zip Code
NC 28801
Telephone Number
828-209-9600
Fax Number
828-251-2437
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
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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
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
®
YMCA Summer
Explain: Camp
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
10 seasonal cabins, dining hall, two shower houses, boathouse, welcome depot, house
Number of persons served: 150
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map shounng the exact location of each
outfalls
Townhouse Branch
8. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 days Duration: 2 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. Central sewage pumping station with duplex grinder pumps
2. Flow equalization tank (SIZE?)
3. Activated sludge aeration tank (12,000 gallons)
4. Positive displacement blowers
5. Clarifier with return activated sludge
6. Tablet chlorination
7. Tablet de -chlorination
S. Chart recording flow meter
9. Automatic electrical backup
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .012 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .00039 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 001 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used If more than one analysts is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysts is reported, report as daily maximum
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Protide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters curre tly in your permit. Mark other parameters "N/A".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
37.4
247
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
20
11.4
#/ 100ml
Total Suspended Solids
<25
20.1
mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
259
24.7
degrees Celsius
Temperature (Winter)
N/A
N/A
N/A
pH
8.3
N/A
N/A
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO089478
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
:A of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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Print ame of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant 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 )
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