NC0050105_Environmental Assessment_20060713

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
13 July 2006
Mr. Mick Noland
Fayetteville PWC
508 Person Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Re: Environmental Assessment; Rockfish Creek WRF expansion
Dear Mr. Noland:
The NC Environmental Policy Act review for the subject project is complete. No comments"
were received during the course of the State Clearinghouse review (see attached letter from the
Clearinghouse).
Permit applications covering activities associated with this project may now proceed. The
applications should be consistent with the Finding of No Significant Impact issued by the
Division of Water Quality on 19 May 2006 (attached).
Should you have any questions, I maybe contacted at 919.733.5083 x555.
Sincerely,
Alex Marks, AICP
Environmental Specialist
Attachments
cc: Bill Kreutzberger
Belinda Hinson
Matt Matthews
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center "Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ROCKFISH CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
EXPANSION
Pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. § 113A-1, et seq.), an
environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed expansion . of the City of Fayetteville's
existing Rockfish Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) discharge from 24 million gallons per day (mgd) to
28 mgd. Expansion to this capacity will also include construction of an aeration basin, clarifier, effluent filters,
digester, and sludge storage tank.
As of June 2000, the facility served a population of approximately 74,200. The plant's service area currently
covers portions of the City of Fayetteville, an area southeast of the city limits, western Cumberland County,
portions of Hoke County, and the Towns of Hope Mills and Stedman. Service will expand between the
Cumberland County municipalities and merge into an area designated as the Urban Service Area, served by the
Rockfish Creek and Fayetteville's Cross Creek WRFs. This proposed WRF expansion will result in the
elimination of failing septic tanks. Connecting the residences currently using septic tanks to the sewer system
will reduce potential public health risks and avoid future water quality problems in adjacent surface waters.
Three alternatives for the treatment and discharge of the increased wastewater flows are considered in the EA:
no action, effluent land application and reuse, and expansion of the Rockfish Creek WRF. The no action
alternative was not selected, as it would result in the continued service area dependence on septic systems and
small wastewater treatment plants to meet the needs of the additional development. Although spray irrigation of
wastewater could reduce the increase in the NPDES-permitted discharge from the facility, it would not eliminate
the need for expanded wastewater treatment capacity at the WRF. Upon consideration and evaluation of each
alternative, the proposed project was found to be the most viable alternative for effective treatment and
discharge of increased wastewater flows.
Construction of the new facilities at the Rockfish Creek WRF may result. in temporary increases in
sedimentation and erosion, noise levels, and dust in the immediate vicinity of the construction area. These and
other direct impacts have been avoided, and minimized to the extent practicable during project planning and
design. No loss of terrestrial resources and wildlife habitat will result from the expansion. An erosion and
sediment control permit will be obtained from the Division of Land Resources prior to clearing. Increased noise
levels associated with construction equipment would be limited to daytime business hours to minimize adverse
impacts on adjacent property. owners. Dust generation associated with construction activities would be
mitigated by implementation of dust control practices such as watering high traffic areas during dry periods..
Secondary and cumulative environmental impacts may result from the expansion of the Rockfish Creek WRF
and are outlined in detail within the EA. State and local programs to mitigate impacts in the project area are
described in detail within the EA and include local land use planning and stormwater management initiatives.
Because the area that this expansion project will serve is little changed from the facility's existing service area
defined in .previous SEPA reviews, impacts are expected to be minimal. Further, no new main sewer lines are
planned for this project and the -majority of development induced by the project will be infill.
Based on the findings of the EA, the impact avoidance/mitigation measures contained therein, and review by
governmental agencies, the Division of Water Quality has concluded that the proposed project will not result in.
significant impacts to the environment. This EA and Finding of No Significant Impact are prerequisites for the
issuance of Division of Water Quality permits necessary for the project's construction. An Environmental
Impact Statement will not be prepared for this project. This FONSI completes the environmental review record,
which is available for inspection at the State Clearinghouse.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
19 May 2006

North Carolina
Department . of Administration
Michael F. Easley, Governor. Britt Cobb, Secretary
July 7, 2006
Mr. Alex Marks
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Archdale Building
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Marks:
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JUL 14 2005
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Re: SCH File # 06-E-4300-0339; EA/FONSI; Expand City of Fayetteville's Rockfish Creek Water
Reclamatioin Facility (WRF), construct an aeration basin, clarifier, effluent filters, digester &
sludge storage tank
The above referenced environmental impact information has been reviewed through the State'
Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
No comments were made by any state/local agencies in thecourse of this review. Therefore, no further
environmental review action on your part is required for the compliance with theAct.
Best regards.
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Sincerely,
A/sic°
Ms. Chrys .Baggett
EnvironmentalPolicyAct Coordinator
Mailing Address: Telephone: [phone] Location Address:
1301 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1301 State Courier #51-01-00 Raleigh, North Carolina
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PROJECT INFORMATION .
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Expand''City of Fayetteville's Rockfish Creek -,Water Reclamatioin Facility (WRF
construct an aeration basin, clarifier, effluent filters,..digester & sludge
storage'tank
The'attached project has been submitted td the'N. C.
intergovernmental review. Please, review -and submit
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service'Center,-Raleigh
If. additional review time is needed,, please contact
State Clearinghouse. for
your response 'by the above
.NC 27699-1301. -
this office at [phone]:
AS -A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING,IS SUBMITTED:
gNO COMMENT
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SIGNED BY:
DATE:
MAY 3 0 2006

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STATE NUMBER: 06-E-4360-0339
DATE RECEIVED: 05/19/2006
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REVIEW CLOSED: 06/26/2006
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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: NCDENR,-Division of Water Quality
TYPE: .State Environmental policy' Act_
ERD: Environmental, Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact
DESC: Expand City of Fayetteville's Rockfish Creek Water Reclamatibin Facility'(WRF).,
Construct an aeration basin, clarifier, effluent,`filters, digester &.r,l ige
storage tank ;
The attached project has' been submitted to the N. C
intergovernmental review_ Please review -and submit
indicted date•to1301 Mail Service Center,, Raleigh
If additiona].`.'review time 'i$ needed,' please contact
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F THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
NO COMMENT