WQCS00210_Renewal (Application)_20220809

AA BEECH
Matthew Clawson MOUNTAIN Daniel Davis
Public Works Superintendent NORTH CAROLINA Utilities Superintendent
[e-mail] Eastern America's Highest Town [e-mail]
Date: 08/03/2022
DWR-Municipal Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 RECEIVED
Attn: WQCS Renewals AUG 0 9 2022
RE: WQCS0021 o NCDEQIDWRINPDES
To Whom It May Concern,
Enclosed is a completed System-Wide Collection System Permit Renewal Application for the
Town of Beech Mountain with the following attachments included:
❖ Section IV.3 Pump Station List
❖ Section IV.4 High Priority Lines List
❖ Section V.4 Annual Budget for Collection System
❖ Section V.6 Capital Improvement Plan(Updated and Approved)
❖ Section VI.2 Response Action Plan
❖ Section VI.4 Contingency Plan
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Section VI.6 Comprehensive Collection System Map
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Public Works Office: 828-387-9282
Sincerely,
TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
108 Bark Park Way-Beech Mountain-North Carolina 28604-8012
Telephone[phone]
www.townofbeechmountain.com

State of North Carolina
DWR Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T.0400—SYSTEM-WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Division of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM CSA 04-16&SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documents shall be prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0100, 15A NCAC 02T .0400. and all relevant
Division Policies. Failure to submit all required items will necessitate additional processing and review time.
For more information, visit the System-wide Collection System Permitting website:
General — When submitting an application to the Municipal Permitting Unit, please use the following instructions as a
checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to these instructions and checking the provided
boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount of requested additional information.
The Applicant shall submit one original and one copy of the application and supporting documentation.
The copy may be submitted in digital format.
A. Cover Letter
• Submit a cover letter listing all items and attachments included in the permit application package
B. No Application Fee Required
➢ No application fee is necessary. The permittee will be billed an annual fee upon issuance of the permit
➢ The appropriate annual fee for systemwide wastewater collection system permits may be found at:
➢ Annual Non-Discharge Fees
C. System-Wide Wastewater Collection System(FORM: CSA 04-16)Application:
O Submit the completed and appropriately executed System-wide Wastewater Collection System (FORM: CSA 04-
16) application. Any unauthorized content changes to this form shall result in the application package being
returned. If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions,attachments to the application may be made, as long
as the attachments are numbered to correspond to the section and item to which they refer.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Section I.3 is a Privately-Owned Public Utility, provide the Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity(CPCN)from the North Carolina Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is
authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the wastewater collection system, or
❑ Provide a letter from the North Carolina Utilities Commission's Water and Sewer Division Public Staff stating an
application for a franchise has been received and that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area
or that franchise approval is expected.
❑ If the Applicant Type in Section I.3 is a corporation or company, provide documentation if it is registered for
business with the North Carolina Secretary of State.
D. General Information:
➢ The Authorized signing official listed in Section I.4 should match with that of the Applicant certification page in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c),an alternate person may be designated
as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T
.0106(b).
➢ NOTE - Public Works Directors are not authorized to sign this permit application, according to the rule,
unless they are formally delegated.
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E. Summary of Attachments Required:
N Instruction A: Cover Letter
N Instruction C: Application
❑ Instruction C: Ownership Documentation(i.e.CPCN)(If necessary)
❑ Instruction D: Delegation Letter(If necessary for signing official)
N Section IV.3 Pump Station List
N Section IV.4 High Priority Lines List
N Section V.4 Annual Budget for Collection System(Updated and Approved)
N Section V.6 Capital Improvement Plan (Updated and Approved)
N Section VI.2 Response Action Plan
N Section VI.4 Contingency Plan
El Section VI.6 Comprehensive Collection System Map
❑ Section VII Note Any Potential Compliance Issues
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE,INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS,SHOULD BE SENT TO:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
MUNICIPAL PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S.Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N.SALISBURY ST.Suite 925
RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone] TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name(Municipality,Public Utility,etc):Town of Beech Mountain
2. Facility Information: Name: Town of Beech Mountain Collection System Permit No.: WQCS0000210
3. Applicant type: ®Municipal ❑ State ❑Privately-Owned Public Utility
❑County ❑Other:
4. Signature authority's name:Daniel Davis per 15A NCAC 02T.0106(b)
Title:Utilities Director
5. Applicant's mailing address:403 Beech Mountain Pkwy
City: Beech Mountain State:NC Zip:28604-8012
6. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number:[phone] Fax number:[phone] Email address:bmus(aitownofbeechmountain.com
II. CONTACT/CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Contact Name:Daniel Davis
2. Title/Affiliation:Utilities Director
3. Contact's mailing address:403 Beech Mountain Pkwy
4. City:Beech Mountain State:NC Zip:28604-8102
5. Contact's information:
Phone number:[phone] Fax number:[phone] Email address:bmusna,townofbeechmountain.com
III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. New Permit or Premit Renewal? ❑New ®Renewal
2. County System is located in: Watauga County
3. Owner&Name of Wastewater Treatment Facility(ies)receiving wastewater from this collection system:
Owner(s)&Name(s):Town of Beech Mountain:Pond Creek WWTP,Grassy Gap WWTP
4. WWTF Permit Number(s): NC0069761,NC0022730
5. What is the wastewater type? 100%Domestic Ior %Industrial(See 15A NCAC 02T.0103(20))
Ii Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect?❑Yes or®No
6. Wastewater flow:0.258 MGD(Current average flow of wastewater generated by collection system)
7. Combined permitted flow of all treatment plants: 0.480 MGD
8. Explain how the wastewater flow was determined: ❑ I 5A NCAC 02T.0114 or®Representative Data
9. Population served by the collection system: 1769
IV. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Line Lengths for Collection System:
Sewer Line Description Length
Gravity Sewer 60.0(miles)
Force Main 1.125(miles)
Vacuum Sewer 0(miles)
Pressure Sewer 0(miles)
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2. Pump Stations for Collection System:
Pump Station Type Number
Simplex Pump Stations(Serving Single Building) 0
Simplex Pump Stations(Serving Multiple Buildings) 0
Duplex Pump Stations 5
3. Submit a list of all major(i.e.not simplex pump station serving a single family home)pump stations. Include the following
information:
> Pump Station Name
> Physical Location
> Alarm Type(i.e.audible,visual,telemetry,SCADA)
> Pump Reliability(Can convey peak hourly wastewater flow with largest single pump out of service)
➢ Reliability Source(permanent/portable generator,portable pumps)
> Capacity of Station(Pump Station Capacity in GPM)
4. Submit a list of all high priority lines according per 15A NCAC 02T.0402(2)known to exist in the collection system. Head
the list with"Attachment A for Condition V(4)"and include the system name.
➢ Use the same line identification regularly used by the applicant
➢ Indicate type of high priority line(i.e.aerial),material and general location
V. COLLECTION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION:
1. Provide a brief description of the organizational structure that is responsible for management, operation and maintenance of
the collection system.
Town Manager>Utility Director>Collections ORC>System Operators
2. Indicate the current designated collection system operators for the collection system per 15A NCAC 08G.0201
Main ORC Name: Joseph Clay Townsend Certification Number: 1007807
Back-Up ORC Name: Clayton Leroy Wright Certification Number: 1011119
See the"WOOS Contacts and ORC Report"for a current listing of the ORC(s)the Division has on file for WQCS permit
3. Approximate annual budget for collection system only: $$50,000
4. Submit a copy of your current annual budget.
5. Approximate capital improvement budget for the collection system only: $$250,000
6. Submit a copy of your current capital improvement plan.
7. Is this collection system currently a satellite system ❑Yes or®No
8. Do any satellite systems discharge to this collection system❑Yes or®No(If yes complete table below)
Satellite System Contact Information(Name,Address,Phone Number)
Complete for Satellite Systems that have a flow or capacity greater than 200,000 GPD(Average daily flow)
9. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems:
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VI. COLLECTION SYSTEM COMPLIANCE:
1. Is a Response Action Plan currently in place®Yes or❑No
2. If Yes,submit a copy of the Response Action Plan or see table 6 below.
3. Is a pump station contingency plan currently in place?®Yes or❑No
4. If Yes,submit a copy of the pump station contingency plan or see table 6 below.
5. Is a comprehensive collection system map currently in place? ®Yes or El No
6. Submit a submit a copy of the collection system map(CD or hardcopy)or indicate a schedule for completion
7. Thoroughly read and review the System-Wide Collection System Permit Conditions. Typically compliance schedules
are only offered to NEW permit applicants and NOT permit renewals. Any compliance dates must be included within
the permit prior to issuance or the permit holder will be found in violation upon inspection.
Current If no,Indicate a Typical
Permit Condition Compliance Compliance
Compliance? Date Schedule
I(4)—Grease ordinance with legal authority to inspect/enforce ®Yes ❑No 12—18 mo.
I(5)— Grease inspection and enforcement program ®Yes El No 12— 18 mo.
I(6)—Three to five year current Capital Improvement Plan. ®Yes ❑No 12— 18 mo.
I(8)—Pump station contingency plan ®Yes ❑No 3 mo.
I(9)—Pump station identification signs. ®Yes El No 3 mo.
I(11)—Functional and conspicuous audible and visual alarms. ®Yes El No 3—6 mo.
II(5)—Spare pumps for any station where one pump cannot
handle peak flows alone(in a duplex station,the 2°a pump is ®Yes ❑No 6—9 mo.
the spare if pump reliability is met).
II(7)—Accessible right-of-ways and easements. ®Yes 0 No 6—12 mo.
II(9)—Response action plan with Items 9(a—h). ®Yes El No 3 mo.
III(3)—Comprehensive collection system map ®Yes ❑No 10%per year
For conditions not listed,compliance dates are not typically offered. List any permit conditions that may be difficult for the
applicant to meet(attach clarification if needed):
VII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION per 15A NCAC 02T.0106(b):
I,Daniel Davis attest that this application for Town of Beech Mountain Collection System
(Signature Authority's Name&Title from Item I.4) (Facility name from Item 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included,this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification i .,,y application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed
$10,000 as well as civil penalties $25,000 pe violation.
Signature: it Date: //t1) 2r22
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Section VI.3 Pump Station Information
1. Klonteska Pump Station
Location: 3441 Beech Mountain Pkwy
Alarm type: Audible and visual
Pump reliability: Excellent(duplex)
Reliability source: Generator
Capacity of Station: 10,000 gallons, 95 gpm @ 85' tdh
2. Emerald Mountain Pump Station
Location: Oz Circle Rd
Alarm type: Audible and visual
Pump reliability: Excellent(duplex)
Reliability source: Generator
Capacity of Station: 2500 gallons, 62 gpm @ 140' tdh
3. Winter Crest Pump Station
Location: Wintercrest Ln
Alarm type: Audible and visual
Pump reliability: Excellent(duplex)
Reliability source: Generator
Capacity of Station: 10,000 gallons, 100 gpm @ 80' tdh
4. Grassy View Pump Station
Location: 1430 Pine Ridge Rd
Alarm type: Audible and visual
Pump reliability: Excellent(duplex)
Reliability source: Generator
Capacity of Station: 14,000 gallons, 175 gpm @ 121' tdh
5. Golf View Pump Station
Location: Golfview Dr
Alarm type: Audible and visual
Pump reliability: Excellent(duplex)
Reliability source: Portable generator
Capacity of Station: 500 gallons, 30 gpm @ 30' tdh

Section IV.4 High Priority Lines
1. East Pond Creek Outfall
Location: Pond Creek Rd at Pond Creek stream crossing
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP/Steel
2. West Pond Creek Outfall
Location: West Pond Creek Rd at Pond Creek stream crossing
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP
3. Grassy Gap Outfall
Location: Jackpine and Deergrass Rd(T0138 to T0339/Approx. 3600')
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP
4. Bear Branch Outfall
Location: Bear Branch Rd(T0147 to J0161/Approx. 4200')
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP
5. Upper Pond Creek HPL
Location: Tamarack and Pond Creek Rd (T0531 to T033/Approx. 750')
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP
6. Lower Pond Creek HPL
Location: Pond Creek Rd and Indian Trl (T0336 to T0788/Approx. 2,344')
Type: Sub-waterway crossing
Material: DIP

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Waste Water Treatment
Sewer Maintenance Proposed
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2022-2023
Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget 3/31/2022 % Budget
Personnel
30.822-0200 Salaries 77,234 I 79,923 65,535 107,657 87,961 63,555 72% 97,612
30.822-0201 Longevity pay 1,250 1,750 750 1,500 1,000 0 0% 1,250
30.822-0202 Incentive pay - 600 600 900 600 600 100% 600
30.822-0220 Over Time Wages 2,301 4,104 6,524 9,614 1,000 3,373 337% 1,000
30.822-0900 FICA 5,783 6,415 5,485 8,730 6,928 5,229 75% 7,685
30.822-0902 Employee Insurance 15,754 9,992 20,103 25,731_ 18,207 18,927 104% 18,050
30.822-0903 Runout Period Claims 248 ` - 426 - - -J
30.822-1000 State(ORBIT)Retirement 9,768 6,641 6,644 12,020 10,279 7,949 77% 12,156
30.822-1001 401(k) 3,791 3,318 2,107 4,836 3,016 3,960 131% 3,345
Total Personnel $ 116,129 $ 112,743 $ 108,173 $ 170,988 $ 128,991 $ 103,593 80% $ 141,699
Utilities,Bldg&Grnds
30.822-1100 Telephone 2,901 3,202 990 899 1,500 599 40% 700
30.822-1200 Data Processing - 331 1277 803 500 590 118% 800
30.822-1300 Electricity 48,952 49,524 68575 61,051 53,500 60,210 113% 66,024
_30.822-1600 Repairs and Maintenance 6,803 14,096 2910 19,297 _ 12,000 4,244 35% 65,000
30.822-1601 Building Maintenance - 1,813 5719 9,680 2,000 94 5% 2,000
Total Utilities,Bldg&Grnds $ 58,656 $ 68,966 $ 79,471 $ 91,730 $ 69,500 $ 65,737 95% $ 134,524
Supplies
30.822-3300 Supplies and Materials 20,344 14,794 28,869 7,259 20,000 8,945 45% 20,000
30.822-3600 Uniforms 1,294 1,842 1,657 1,446 1,450 1,465 101% 1,450
Total Supplies $ 21,638 $ 16,636 $ 30,527 $ 8,705 $ 21,450 $ 10,410 49% $ 21,450
i Contract Services
30.822-4200 Contract Services 26,145 12,495 16,664 17,334 30,000 23,442 78% 30,000
Total Contract Services $ 26,145 $ 12,495 $ 16,664 $ 17,334 f$ 30,000 $ 23,442 78% $ 30,000

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Waste Water Treatment
Proposed
2018 2019 2020 2021 _2022 YTD 2022-2023
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget 3/31/2022 % Budget
Misc Expenses
30.822-4500 Environmental Testing 14,113 12,396 10,491 10,634 14,000 7,139 51% 14,000
30.822-5700 Permits 3,340 3,340 4,690 3,009 4,000 3,893 97% 4,000
Total Misc Expenses $ 17,453 $ 15,736 $ 15,181 $ 13,643 $ 18,000 $ 11,032 61% $ 18,000
Vehide Expenses
30.822-6101 Gas&Fuel 1,843 1,752 1,898 1,362 2,500 ; 1,698 68% 2,500
30.822-6201 Vehicle Maintenance 1,742 4,464 19,814 1,121 2,000 0 0% 2,000
Total Vehide Expenses $ 3,585 $ 6,216 $ 21,712 $ 2,483 $ 4,500 $ 1,698 38% $ 4,500
Capital Outlay
30.822-7400 Capital Outlay - 60,890 - -
Total Capital Outlay $ - $ 60,890 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Transfers to Other Funds
30.822-9100 Transfer to Capital Project - - - - -
Total Transfers to Other Funds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - - $ -
Total Sewer Maintenance $ 243,606 $ 293,682 $ 271,727 $ 304,883 $ 272,441 $ 215,912 79% $ 350,173

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Notes for Waste Water Treatment
30.822.0200 Salaries
13%COLA,amount is calculated based on CIP index difference between January 2015 and 2022 and actual COLA increases over the same period of time.
30.822-1000 State(ORBIT)Retirement
Increased by.75%from 11.35%to 12.1%of gross wages
30.822-1600 Repairs and Maintenance
30,000 for replacement clarifier drive unit,5500 replace UV Bulbs set,Standard repairs
Plant Right of Way(Bucket Truck due to fencing)$20,00
30.822-1601 Building Maintenance
Replace Door at Grassy Gap WWTP, rusting loose
30.822.3300 Supplies and Materials
All necessary operational supplies. Chemicals,calibrations,lab supplies and equipment,parts,reagents.All consumable needs.
30.822.4200 Contract Services
All contracted services including calibrations,electrical and the replacement and service of the UV Disinfection Unit
30.822-6201 Gas and Fuel
adjusted due to budget history 2021 then 30%increase
30.822-6201 Vehicle Maintenance
Required maintenance on one skid steer will be oil change and service and half ton pickup will be four oil changes and tires.

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Taps Systems Department
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Taps&System
- Proposed
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2022-2023
Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget 3/31/2022 % Budget
Personnel
30.852-0200 Salaries 53,801 27,673 28,499 - -
30.852-0201 Longevity pay 667 667 833 - -
30.852-0202 Incentive pay - 200 200
30.852-0220 Over Time Wages 3,845 746 3,167 - -
30.852-0900 Fica 4,317 2,227 2,490 - -
30.852-0902 Employee Insurance 9,687 20,650 4,228 - -
30.852-0903 Runout Period Claims 1,738 - 2,466 - -
30.852-1000 State Retirement(ORBIT) 9,267 2,249 2,895 - -
30.852-1001 401(k) 2,801 468 433 - -
Total Personnel $ 86,122 $ 54,880 $ 45,211 $ - $ - $ - $
Utilities,Bldg&Grnds
30.852-1200 Data Processing - - 1,277 571 1,200 418 35% 1,200
30.852-1600 Hydrant Repairs 1,946 924 4 18,101 18,947 10,000 0% 10,000
30.852-1601 Pavement Replacement 1,977 - 630 634 10,000 0% 10,000
Total Utilities,Bldg&Grnds $ 3,923 $ 924 $ 20,007 $ 20,152 $ 21,200 $ 418 2% $ 21,200
Supplies
30.852-3300 Supplies and Materials 30,027 13,665 16,501 34,541 40,000 34,983 87% 60,000
30.852-3600 Uniforms 1,156 1,119 927 652 623 -
Total Supplies $ 31,184 $ 14,784 $ 17,429 $ 35,193 $ 40,000 $ 35,606 89% $ 60,000
Contract Services
30.852-4200 Contract Services - 1,400 2,680 5,357 2,500 315 13% 2,500
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30.852-4210 Professional Services - -
Total Contract Services $ - $ 1,400 $ 2,680 $ 5,357 $ 2,500, $ 315 13% $ 2,500

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Taps Systems Department
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Proposed
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2022-2023
Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget 3/31/2022 % Budget
Vehide Expenses
30.852-6101 Gas&Fuel 6,608 7,255 3,217 5,460 6,000 4,015 67% 5,774
30.852-6201 Vehicle Maintenance 11,877 16,946 16,003 15,543 15,000 10,848 72% 15,000
Total Vehicle Expenses $ 18,485 $ 24,201 $ 19,220 $ 21,003 $ 21,000 $ 14,863 71% $ 20,774
Capital Outlay
30.852-7400 Capital Outlay 8,942 187,585 0
30.852-7401 Infill&Inflow 38,575 12,985 519 -
30.852-7403 Fire Hydrants 3,800 - 10434 -
30.852-7405 Meter Replacement 8,156 - 9779
Total Capital Outlay $ 59,473 $ 200,570 $ 20,731 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Taps&System $ 199,187 $ 296,759 $ 125,279 $ 81,705 $ 84,700 $ 51,202 60% $ 104,474

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Notes for Taps and System
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30.852-1600 Hydrant Repairs
Increased to allow for more hydrant repairs currently functional
30.852-3300 Supplies and Materials
All plumbing parts for the distribution and collection systems needed for operational and maintenance issues. Pipe,joints,connectors,shovels,rakes,
wire,valves, meter setters,meter boxes,manhole parts,gloves. All consumable needs.Projected 50%increase in materials cost
30.852.6101 Gas and Fuel
adjusted due to budget history 2021 then 30%increase
30.852.6201 Vehicle Maintenance
Annual maintenance and repairs for 2 light duty class trucks(pickup trucks),2 heavy duty class trucks(Dump trucks and haulers),3 large machinery
(Backhoe,track hoe,Vac Truck),and small motorized equipment.Includes all costs for manufacturers required standard maintenance costs,
repair and upkeep of general condition and appearance,and replacement parts as necessary.

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Waste Water Treatment
Capital Improvement Program
Waste Water Treatment Department Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year Ending
Capital Funding Projected
2023 2024 2025 2026 2025
Transfer From Utility Operating Budget 75,000 185,000 15,000
Capital Reserve Fund
Appropriated Reserve
Debt Financing 250,000
Grant Funding
Total Capital Funding $ 325,000 $ 185,000 $ 15,000 $ - l $ _
Capital Expenditures Actual Budget YTD Projected
Budget Account 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 3/31/2022 % 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
30.822-7400 Capital Outlay , _ 75,000 0 30,000 70,000 - 325,000 185,000 15,000 - -
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Total Capital Outlay $ $ 75,000 $ $ 30,000 $ 70,000 $ -
$ 325,000 $ 185,000 $ 15,000 $ $ _
Item/Proiect Description
SCADA lift stations 75,000
Samplers 30,000
Sewer flow monitoring? 15,000
Klonteska Fence 5,000 9,832 15,000
Pond Creek Overflow Weirs 25,000 30,000
F]5
_ 45,000
02 lift station Move ( 250,000 \
25,000 85,000
Update to UV Disinfection System l 100,000
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Taps System Department
Capital Improvement Program
Taps&System Department Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year Ending
Capital Funding Projected
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Transfer From Utility Operating Budget 161,500 117,500 187,500 117,500 117,500
Capital Reserve Fund
Appropriated Reserves
Debt Financing i
Grant Funding 50,000
Total Capital Funding $ 211,500 $ 117,500 $ 187,500 $ 117,500 $ 117,500
Capital Expenditures Actual Budget YTD Projected
Budget Account 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 3/31/2022 % 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
30.852-7400 Capital Outlay 104,788 263,880 217,000 -J 390,0001 - #44811 50,000 - 70,000 - -
30.852-7401 Infill&Inflow 0 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 - -
30.852-7403 Fire Hydrants 44,205 8,000 8,000 30,000 8,000 - 0% 12,000 - -
30.852-7405 Meter Replacement 8,156 10,000 10,000 107,5001 117,500T - 129,500 117,500 117,500 117,500 117,500
Total Capital Outlay $ 157,149 $ 301,880 $ 255,000}$ 157,500 $ 535,500 $ - 0% $ 211,500 $ 117,500 $ 187,500 $ 117,500 $ 117,500
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Item/Project Description
30-852-7400 1-
Replace Generator Head PC 15,620
New Blower GG 3,844
32 2"Blow Off Hydrants&Acs.
PUMP REPLACEMENT AT Ashwood and Millpond 150,000
generator at Parkway 1 84,880 85,000
4x4 Dump
/push Truck(Chevy Replacement of) 120,000
replace utility trucks 85,324 70,000 I
replace pinnacle water meter 12,000
Pressure Reducing Value Lid 29,000
St.Andrews Line Install 303,000 271,128
F-550 with interior Duty bed 90,000 80,716
Trench Box(Not budgeted) 6,845__
Meadows Tank Painting(found in the Water OP)Only if TDA grant 50,000
COt Il \-Ar/ 30 852_7401 j/�`y�''l'l'•V V1 P. *-
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SA-1 REPAIR/Cleaning 20000 20,000 20000 20,000 f 20,000
6 Hydrants&Acs 40,405 J
Hydrants&Acs
Hydrants&Acs 8000 8,000 1 30000 8,000 12,000
Hydrant 3,800
Hydrant
30-852-7405
Meter Register
Meter Register/Antenna 10000 10,000 10,000 12,000 -
Meter
2"Meters 8,156
Taps Replace Project 97500 107,500 117,500 117,500 117,500 117,500 117,500
Meter Replacement 10000
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Detail Listing
Item/Project Description Additional Budget Justification
2022-2023
Pond Creek Overflow Weirs Unable to schedule work to be completed in budget FY. Move to this budget,Metal price increase
Replace 2018 F150 Replace and repurpose 4 year old vehicle to sanitation dept
Move OZ lift station This sewer lift station has aged out of expected use and is giving constant problems. It is also
located in the"backside"slope for the Ski resort.
2023-2024
sewer camera Truck Mount camera unit to meet needs of sewer line inspection and evaluation
Had insufficient budget amount in the 21-22 FY budget
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Chapter 8: Water and Sewer
WS: Background
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WS: Current Water System Infrastructure Map and Data
WS.G: Water and Sewer Goals, Policies and Strategies
Goal WS1: Adequate Water and Sewer Capacity for our Town's Future
WS.G1.P1: Promote conservation of Water Resources
WS.G1.P2: Replace undersized water lines
WS.G1.P3: Expand capacity of water and sewer treatment facilities
Goal WS.G2: Superior Water Quality
WS.G2.P1: Protect the Town's watersheds and watercourses
WS.G2.P2:Where feasible, utilize BMP's to better manage stormwater
WS.G2.P3: Systematically and incrementally replace water and sewer line infrastructure
Goal WS.G3: Efficiency in the Delivery of Services
WS.G3.P1: Reduce amount of water unaccounted for
WS.G3.P2: Reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration
WS.G3.P3: Capitalize on GIS technology to understand our infrastructure
WS.G3.P4: Utilize effective long-term budgeting tools to prepare for the costs of improvements to the utility systems
WS: Discussion and Conclusion
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Background
It has been said that water will be the oil of the next century. Like oil,the availability of clean, potable water is finite, and our growing population will
stretch the available sources to their maximum capacity. However, unlike oil,water is an essential, indispensable element of human existence for
which we cannot find a substitute. It is no exaggeration to say that without a functional water and sewer system,the Town of Beech Mountain would
cease to exist. Our utilities systems,so easily taken for granted, are what have made the idea of a thriving town atop one of North Carolina's highest
mountains a reality as opposed to an impossible dream.
The continued modernization and improvement of our water system is therefore clearly one of the Town's highest priorities for the future and is a
fundamental building block without which no other element of this plan has meaning. However,the engineering analysis and calculations required to
recommend specific actions necessary and procedures to follow is beyond the scope of this plan. This work has been performed in the existing Beech
Mountain Water and Sewer Study prepared by Rothrock Engineering in 2011 and earlier studies. The purpose of this section of the plan,therefore, is
not to supersede or supplant any of that analysis, but rather to incorporate that study's goals and findings into a more general document,
comprehensible by the layperson. It is also to look at the water and sewer system and the specific projects recommended by the engineering study
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Water and Sewer: Goals, Objectives & Recommended Strategies and Policies
Goal WS1: Adequate Water and Sewer
Capacity for our Town's Future
Buckeye Lake Reservoir has three levels of water •
intakes, at 6'A feet, 13'A feet, and 23%feet below The Town's goals in the area of providing for these basic necessities are
full pond. During a moderate drought in the Summer simple and straightforward:
of 2010, water level at its lowest was a mere 18"
above the bottom intake. This amounted to a water To provide Capacity for water and sewer that will be
supply reserve of less than 20 days at the current adequate for our Town's future,
rates of withdrawal. This experience made obvious
the peril that a similar or worse drought could To ensure that the quality of these resources is high, and
impose, especially when considered in light of
potential increases in demand in coming years. To ensure that these resources are provided with the highest
It is clear that action is needed to ensure that both
our water and sewer systems have the capacity to level of efficiency possible.
meet the demands that future growth will place
upon them.
Policy WS.G1.P1: Promote conservation of Water Resources
An effective way to ensure that our water and sewer capacities are adequate is to conserve and be more judicious in our use of resources.
Continue and strengthen our mandatory conservation measures during drought
Better education regarding conservation practices, better dissemination of conservation requirements, and better enforcement of
requirements are three ways to help the system be more effective.
Billing structure
Ensure that the Town's billing structure remains organized in such a way that conservation is rewarded,and overuse is penalized.
Other conservation methods
The town could also take measures to encourage environmental conservation practices. We can promote and encourage the use of water
conservation technology such as rain barrels, low flush volume toilets, and low volume shower heads. To encourage the use of these items
during construction,the Town could leverage building permit fee reductions.
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Policy WS.G1.P2: Replace undersized waterlines
The adequacy of water issue can also be approached from a fire fighting and public safety context. The town has several areas where the
primary water lines are 2 inches in diameter. Modern practices no longer use 2-inch water pipe for utility applications because they generally
do not provide ideal flow rates for firefighting.
As the town pursues strategies of replacing its water lines these lines should receive weighted priority.
Policy WS.G1.P3: Continue Focus on Expanding Capacity of Water and Sewer Treatment Plants
Finally, expanding the capacity of our water and sewer treatment facilities will be a major step towards ensuring our services are adequate to
meet needs.
A June 2009 study predicted that the water plant's demand would exceed capacity in 2012. While that has not yet occurred, it is still clear that
additional capacity must be developed. As the Town develops and grows, it is clear that they must move ahead with preparation and planning
to increase plant capacity in some manner.
Likewise,the Grassy Gap Waste Water Treatment Plant will exceed
its useful life expectancy in 2024 and when replaced should be sized
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It is the goal of the town to provide water that is as pristine as our mountain �. ;.. ., .
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One of the best ways to maintain the town's exceptional waterew
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even enters the system. This method requires the least amount of -0 • ," a-.,, .
construction and infrastructure costs and also benefits wildlife and - r"' " ',". .' „tier� , -
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enforcement of the town's watershed protection program as _ �+e a
mandated by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Y"D+ It t
Natural Resources. Under this program,there are various' r,.r
watershed classifications within the Town, and sets of rules apply to
each based upon the proximity to the reservoir.
Within the Watershed Overlay Districts, land use is intended to , _ • '0 s
remain undeveloped. Single Family uses are intended to be limited � x '*1'•-•":..^ • >'Al*"
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to one per acre(in the WS-II districts) and one per two acres (in the s '
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within Beech Mountain's town limits. This exception is that platted '�' . '' ' v . \,.orit
lots existing at the time of the enactment of the watershed laws ,'; ' ,•4.
(1993)are exempt from the regulations if used for single family �� r "' " _•. ,
purposes. Almost all of the area within the Town of Beech - ` . - i 44, .Y
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developable land to which the Watershed Act's regulations would apply. Although these areas are not within the town's regulatory purview,
the Town should be vigilant to ensure that standards are upheld in these outlying areas that directly affect the Town's water source.
Another benefit of the watershed rules to the town is that they also grant the town the more general power to prohibit any activities,
situations, or structures that pose a threat to water quality, such as
inadequate on-site sewage systems or improper disposal of garbage
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The town also enforces state laws regarding setbacks and buffers
('" ... from streams. Currently our ordinances specify that, "no new
/ \ ) ,` development activities may occur within 30'of a perennial
\ / watercourse indicated on the most recent versions of USGS
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tkra,e>.�,,. ,� Town of Beech Mountain studies." There are actually few
---\ / "perennial"watercourses within the town, because at our high
elevation we are at the source waters for streams, and our
kwatercourses tend to have flows that are often seasonal or
intermittent. Beech Mountain should,as the ordinance stipulates,
BUCKEYE CREEK • undertake our own studies to determine more accurately which
streams actually do make a large influence on our water quality and
POND need to be protected.
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significant erosion or other pollution and to undertake streambank
x or shoreline stabilization and restoration. The town should conduct
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• from these processes.
Policy WS.G2.P2: Where feasible, the Town should utilize Best Management Practices (BMP's) to better manage Stormwater
One of the most significant sources of pollution in water sources comes directly from the stormwater that washes into them from our streets,
parking lots, and other impervious surfaces.
In 2007 the town received a Clean Water Management Trust Fund grant to perform a stormwater inventory and basin study for the town. The
study did not extend to the entire town but was confined to a specific identified target area with known stormwater issues.
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Products of the study included a GIS database of stormwater data and recommendations to retrofit several sites with Best Management
Practices. The study recognized that in improved stormwater management there was potential to significantly enhance the water quality of
our streams.
It is recommended that future work expand the scope of this study to include more of the Town. It is also recommended that the town seek
sources of funding to implement some of the study's other recommendations, including upsizing several conveyances and culverts, and
possibly constructing a stormwater wetland.
Policy WS.G2.P3: Systematically and incrementally work toward the replacement of the town's entire water line and sewer
line infrastructure.
It is difficult to get clean water out of a rusty,dirty old pipe. Our aging network of water and sewer lines bring problems with efficiency and
quality as well as the issues with water leakage and flow rate mentioned above. It should be a long-term goal of the town to work toward the
eventual replacement of all of the water and sewer pipes in our system. This far reaching goal should be approached piece by piece, little by
little, in a systematic fashion wherein the situations identified as worst are replaced first. The Rothrock study laid out the steps to take in this
regard.
Goal WS.G3: Efficiency in the Delivery of Services
The Town not only needs to provide utility services of adequate quantity and high quality, but it needs to do so in a manner that is economically
efficient.
Policy WS.G3.P1: Continue to work towards reducing non-revenue water
Non-revenue water(NRW) is water that is produced at the water plant but is not"accounted for"in the utility billing. This NRW is derived
from a number of sources, including: inaccuracies in metering, system loss, leakage, billing adjustments,as well as other sources.
The Rothrock Water and Sewer Study revealed a staggering amount of water unaccounted for in the Beech Mountain Utilities System. In 2010,
the Town treated 119,663,000 gallons of water, but only billed for 39,631,000 gallons. That means roughly 67%of the water that was pumped
into our system was unaccounted for. Addressing this issue has been a priority for the Town over the past several years,which has resulted in
significant reduction of NRW.
The study found that the unaccounted-for water is mostly the result of systematic leaks that exist system wide. In other words,this is not a
matter of simply locating and fixing a few major leaks, but rather it is the result of the accumulation of hundreds or even thousands of small
leaks throughout the entire system. The water system is becoming quite aged-being originally constructed in the 1960s-and it is estimated
that at least some leakage is present at nearly every tap and coupling.
It was also estimated that one of the largest sources of this problem was not actually water loss at all, but rather inaccurate or non-functioning
water meters. The town has already taken a major step towards correcting this by undertaking a major project of replacing every meter in the
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town with new"radio read"meters in 2011. Early results have shown a significantly improved accountability for water use and a reduction in
work-hours required for meter reading.
Policy WS.G3.P2: Reduce amount of Inflow and Infiltration
Mirroring the problem of unaccounted-for water, inflow and infiltration are major obstacles to our sewer system being able to handle and
process the amount of sewage it receives. Inflow and infiltration is the problem of water seepage into the sewer system, increasing the
volume of water that must be treated at the town's plants.
Many manholes inspected during the water and sewer study showed severe disrepair and age,while it was evident that many others were of
substandard construction in the first place. Many manholes had gaping holes in their sidewalk or were lacking any semblance of a seal at the
connection between the manhole and the pipe entrance.
The town needs to continue with plans to incrementally replace the sewer lines and manholes system-wide, beginning with those in the worst
condition or in the areas with the most severe problems.
Policy WS.G3.P3: Capitalize upon GIS technology to efficiently manage Town infrastructure
Geographic Information Systems(GIS)are a technology that allows for the mapping and analysis of Geographic Information. In a GIS,
attributes about data can be stored in databases that accompany the spatially mapped feature. This allows GIS to be used as a functional and
complete record keeping system for system infrastructure. But much more than just a computer map or a digital record keeping system,GIS
also enables that data to be robustly analyzed by considering its spatial characteristics and other attributes. GIS can answer questions like
"Where are the oldest sections of pipe?", "What structures are currently located within 50' of Buckeye Creek?" or"What manholes are located
in the TR-280 Sewer Basin?". It also allows data of various themes to be layered upon each other to make more complicated analysis.
The benefits of GIS are tremendous. It enables easy access to information on the town's water and sewer assets,that in turn allow us to make
better decisions regarding the maintenance and improvement of the system. It enables efficient delivery of utility services by helping the town
determine where to focus its efforts.
Beech Mountain originally had a GIS system developed by a consultant engineering firm in 2001, but without a staff member who knew how to
operate and update the GIS,and without anyone who was familiar with how to use its data,the system was not kept up to date. In 2011,the
Town took a major step towards keeping its system accurate by purchasing a sub-meter Global Positioning System(GPS)to utilize for collecting
data.
Beech Mountain recognizes the potential of its GIS. The town needs to ensure that qualified personnel are retained that understand how to
use the technology and that can explain it to others. Furthermore,the data in the GIS needs to be better disseminated among various entities
who need to know about our utilities systems,such as the staff of various departments and the towns governing decision makers.
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Policy WS.G3.P4: Continue to utilize effective long-term budgeting tools to prepare for the costs of necessary improvements
to the utility system
To undertake the major infrastructure improvements that our system needs will be expensive. The town will continue to prepare and adhere
to multiple year financing tools such as Capital Improvement Plans to accurately forecast and prepare for future expenditures.
Strategy WS.G3.P4.S1: Continue to focus on projects in the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan
The Capital Improvements Plan should guide capital improvement projects throughout the course of the period of the plan. Although
there will certainly be projects that come up from time to time, it is important that the CIP be a guiding document for project planning
and implementation.
Discussion and Conclusion : ,w ..
It will be no small matter to ensure that our water and sewer rt ,, •
infrastructure is sufficient for our town's future, but the undertaking is ,da.
essential to the success of the town. The town has received a number of r! WI
excellent guidelines and recommendations for improvement of the __
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water and sewer systems provided through various technical ,
engineering studies. The town should continue to follow the ---`
recommendations of the study, especially those deemed of critical
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Town of Beech Mountain
Public Utilities Department
Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Spill Response Plan
Purpose:
The purpose of this Plan is to protect the citizens of the Town of Beech Mountain, North
Carolina and the Environment by establishing written procedures for responding to Sanitary
Sewer Overflows (S.S.O.). This procedure applies to all Public Works employees that in the
course of their work may deal with S.S.O's. These procedures will be reviewed at least semi-
annually, or whenever revised guidance from county, state or federal authorities dictate a
revision is necessary.
Responsibilities:
1. It shall be the responsibility of the Public Utilities Director to advise and provide
maintenance to the procedure of this plan.
2. It shall be the responsibility of each department head to ensure that provisions of
this plan are carried out within their respective department, ensuring training of
employees in the procedures of this plan.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Town employees performing duties involving
Sanitary Sewer Overflows to notify their supervisor of any changes or conditions
affecting these procedures.
Reporting Procedures:
1. Upon the discovery or citizen report of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow an initial response
will be made by the Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator on duty. Upon
arrival the Operator will make an immediate assessment to determine if a SSO event
has taken place. If an event has taken place, or is in progress, the Operator will
attempt to eliminate the source of the SSO and contact the Town of Beech
Mountain Wastewater Operator in Responsible Charge. After normal duty hours
contact the Town of Beech Mountain Call Center at 828-387-2342.
2. The ORC or his alternate will respond to the location without delay. Upon arrival,
the ORC will make an assessment of the sanitary sewer overflow and determine
what is required to mitigate the event and establish a course of action for clean-up
and restoration of the SSO site.
3. If a blockage has occurred and overflow is in progress the ORC will:

a. Contact the Public Utilities Director for assistance in mobilizing Manpower and
Equipment resources.
Radio Call Sign Car 15
Public Works Office 828-387-9282
Cell Number 828-387-1855
b. Contact the Systems Maintenance foreman for assistance.
Radio Call Sign7 Car: 5
Home Number: 828-387-5900
4. The Public Utilities Director shall be the primary interface between the Town of
Beech Mountain and the State of North Carolina Department of Water Quality and
the Aver/Watauga County Health Departments on all Sanitary Sewer Overflow
maters.
5. The Wastewater/Collections ORC will report overflows from any sewer line or pump
station, or bypass of any wastewater treatment system or any component thereof.
6. The Wastewater/Collections ORC shall notify the Public Utilities Director of any SSO
that falls wi the para eters listed below. After normal duty hours he can be
reached a 28-387-5900.
Any spill of 1000 gaff r more; and
Any spill, regardless of volume, if any waste reaches the surface waters of the state.
Please note that conveyances such as drainage ditches and storm sewers are
considered waters of the State.
The ORC is required to provide an oral report regarding reportable spills to the
Public Utilities Director, who will notify the appropriate Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case later than 24 hours following the spill event.
Additionally, if a spill occurs after normal business hours, the event must be
reported to the regional office during the next working day. Should a spill occur
after-hours which reaches the surface waters and/or it may be considered as either
an environmental or health hazard, the report shall be made immediately to the
Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Their office will contact
appropriate Division of Environmental Quality staff.
The SSO written report must be submitted to the appropriate regional office within
24 Hours as well as verbal notifications made to regional staff. Within 5 days the
incident must be reported through the BIMS portal at
https://bimsportal.ncdenr.org/Welcome.do

Town of Beech Mountain
Public Utilities Department
SSO Telephone Contact Numbers
Title Name Number
State of NC Department of 336-776-9800
Environmental Quality, Winston
Salem, NC
State of North Carolina Division of 800-858-0368
Emergency Management (For after
hour spills that reach a waterway.)
Watauga County Emergency Health Health Department 828-264-4995
Division (Days)
Avery County Emergency Health Health Department 828-733-6031
Division (Days)
Collections Operator in Responsible Joe Townsend 828-387-5900
Charge
Wastewater Operator in Randy Horney 828-260-0560
Responsible Charge
Public Utilities Director Daniel Davis 828-387-1855
Public Works Director Mathew Clawson 828-387-7721
Senior Equipment Operator Robert Turbyfill 828-387-6147
Heavy Equipment Operator Charles Rupard 828-387-5344
Systems Operator Clayton Wright 828-897-1265

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Clean-Up Procedures
The Recommended Clean Up Procedures are: Remove all visible debris, Remove all visible
ponded wastewater, Disinfect the affected area (No Chemical addition to Surface Waters),
Barriers (i.e. colored tape) should be erected to preclude public access for at least 24 hours, If
soil is disturbed in close proximity to stream banks, the area should be reseeded immediately to
prevent erosion.
1. Clean-Up on Asphalt or Concrete
a. Set up containment at or near the storm drainage system, do not let spill enter the
storm drainage system.
b. Put up tape, black on red "Danger Do Not Enter," around the SSO area.
c. Spread lime on spillage and sand (or equivalent material) to a depth of 1 inch. Let
this stand for 1 hour and sweep up. If moisture or grease is still present, repeat
procedure.
d. After removing the contaminated material, wash down the area with high water
pressure and Clorox. Pump this back into sewer system. Transport wet sand to
drying beds at Pond Creek Sewer Treatment Plant and dispose of (after drying at the
Watauga County Landfill).
e. If this spill goes into the storm drainage system, refer to creek procedure.
2. Clean-Up in Creek or Stream
a. Take conductivity readings of creek in order to determine the proper placement of
dam. The dam needs to be constructed near a manhole or at a location which is
accessible to the jet/vacuum truck. Placement of a dam should be at a point where
the lowest conductivity reading is measured if possible. Build the amusing dirt that
is capable of handling creek and hydrant water without dam failure. Station two
pumps at the dam that are capable of handling creek flow. Use one pump for
backup. Have backhoe at site with extra material at all times o dam can be rebuilt if
a breach occurs. There will be two workers at the pump site at all times during
pumping operations. Pump effluent from dam into manhole.
b. Put up warning tape, black on red "Danger Do Not Enter", from the SSO site to the
pump site on both sides of the creek in populated areas. In unpopulated areas
restrict access where there is any chance of humans coming in contact with the SSO.
c. Take fecal coliform samples at the SSO site, 100 feet above the SSO site, and at 400
foot downstream intervals until reaching the pump site. Bring the samples to the

Pond Creek Wastewater treatment Plant. Pull samples every 24 hours until reading
of 500 colonies/ml, or less are obtained.
d. Flush stream with water to remove waste product from creek. Continue to pump
and flush stream until all fecal coliform tests come back 500 colonies/ml or less. Pull
samples every 24 hours until this reading is obtained. Pull samples 100 feet above
the SSO site, at the site, and at 400 foot intervals until reaching the pump site.
Notify water treatment plant when starting and stopping of stream flushing.
e. If Rip Rap is in creek, wash down with high water pressure until there is no waste
residue remaining on, or within the Rip Rap structure.
f. If sludge is in creek, broom creek bottom and sides until there is on waste residue
remaining.
g. If creek flows into body of water used for recreation, or drinking, notify the affected
county and local officials as soon as the problem is discovered. If this happens, refer
to pond, lake procedure.
3. Clean up in Pond or Lake
a. Put up warning tape, black on red "Danger Do Not Enter," on the shoreline at the
contaminated area.
b. In a pond, collect fecal coliform samples and Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) readings
around the entire circumference. Set up pumping operations below the dam.
c. In a large lake, collect fecal samples 2 feet off the bottom of D.O. readings are to be
done 1 foot under the surface. Take equal sampling amounts around the
circumference of the structure.
d. When the first sampling results come in, contract the Public Works Director for
appropriate action if the fecal coliform counts are greater than 8,000 colonies/ml.
e. Continue pumping until 500 colonies/rill or less are obtained in the structure.
f. Keep monitoring fecal coliform counts until the North Carolina Department of Water
Quality or the Avery/Watauga County Public Health Department says that
monitoring is no longer required.
4. Clean-Up of Outfall
a. Put up Warning Tape, "Danger Do Not Enter," around the SSO Site.
b. In open area, Lime (powder) heavily and till. Repeat procedure. Seed and put down
straw.
c. In an area where there is undergrowth or small trees, wash area with large amounts
of water. Push into creek towards the pump site. Do this until no waste remains.
Wait for 12 to 24 hours then lime the area heavily. Do not get lime in the creek. Do
not lime when the weather forecast is predicting rainfall.
5. Clean-Up in Citizen's Yard
a. Till the area whenever possible. Apply lime, seed and straw.

b. If not able to till, apply lime and two inches of topsoil and mix thoroughly.
c. Lime again lightly, then seed and cover with straw.
Spill Response Equipment List
Equipment located at the Public Works Building at 108 Bark Park Way. Telephone
number: 828-387-9282 Maintenance Shop Radio Base Station.
Equipment Function
Backhoe Excavate sewer line and load dam construction material.
Dump Truck Haul dam construction material and other supplies.
Pumps Pump sludge and water from dam to sewer main.
OSHA OSHA Safety Supplies and Equipment
Warning Tape To restrict access where there is any chance of humans
coming in contact with the SSO.
Equipment located at the Pond Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 317 Locust Ridge
Road, Telephone Number 828-387-4724.
Testing Equipment To conduct Dissolved Oxygen, Fecal
Coliform, Conductivity Test.
Equipment that Contractors would supply if needed, and their name, address,
telephone numbers.
Vacuum Truck To pump sludge from dam to man hole,
Septic Tanks, etc.
A-1 Appalachian Discount Pumping
Boone, NC
Telephone: [phone]
Church's construction
Valle Crucis, NC
Telephone: [phone]
Sludge Pump (Large) Avery Rent-All and Supplies
Banner Elk, NC
Telephone: [phone]

List of Repair or Part Replacement Contractors:
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Electrical Equipment or Repair Gopher Utility Services
Contact: Edwin Mullis P.O. Box 965
Kannapolis, N.C.28082
Telephone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Pump Repair or Replacement S.W. Services
Contact: David Wilson 128 Highway75
Blountville, TN.37617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Wastewater Treatment Plant Parts U.S. Filter Industrial Wastewater
Contact: Anthony L. Williams Company
181 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Town of Beech Mountain
Public Utilities Department
Lift Station Pump Failure Contingency Plan
Purpose:
The purpose of this Plan is to protect the citizens of the Town of Beech Mountain, North
Carolina and the Environment by establishing written procedures for responding to Sewer Lift
Station Pump Failures. This procedure applies to all Public Works employees that in the course
of their work may deal with pump failures. These procedures will be reviewed at least semi-
annually, or whenever revised guidance from county, state or federal authorities dictate a
revision is necessary.
Responsibilities:
1. It shall be the responsibility of the Public Utilities Director to advise and provide
maintenance to the procedure of this plan.
2. It shall be the responsibility of each department head to ensure that provisions of
this plan are carried out within their respective department, ensuring training of
employees in the procedures of this plan.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Town employees performing duties involving
Sewer Lift Station Pump Failures to notify their supervisor of any changes or
conditions affecting these procedures.
Reporting Procedures:
1. Upon the discovery or citizen report of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow an initial response
will be made by the System Operator on duty. Upon arrival the Operator will make
an immediate assessment to determine if a failure event has taken place. If an event
has taken place, or is in progress, the Operator will attempt to identify the source of
the failure and contact the Town of Beech Mountain System Operator in responsible
charge. After normal duty hours contact the Town of Beech Mountain Call Center at
828-387-2342.
2. The ORC or his alternate will respond to the location without delay. Upon arrival,
the ORC will make an assessment of pump failure situation and determine what is
required to mitigate the event and establish a course of action for repairs
3. If a failure beyond duplex capacity has occurred and overflow is in progress the ORC
will:

a. Contact the Public Utilities Director for assistance in mobilizing Manpower and
Equipment resources.
Radio Call Sign Car 15
Public Works Office _ 828-387-9282
Cell Number 828-387-1855
b. Contact the Sys ems Maintenance foreman for assistance.
• Radio Call Sign 7 _ Car: 5 _
4,P Home Number: 8-387-5900 1
4. The Public Utilities Director shall be the primary interface between the Town of
Beech Mountain and the State of North Carolina Department of Water Quality and
the Aver/Watauga County Health Departments on all Sanitary Sewer Overflow
maters.
5. The Wastewater/Collections ORC will report overflows from any sewer line or pump
station, or bypass of any wastewater treatment system or any component thereof.
6. The Wastewater/Collections ORC shall notify the Public Utilities Director of any SSO
that falls within he parameters listed below. After normal duty hours he can be
reached atE28-387-59000 (fir
7. If a wastewater spill occurs, please refer to the Sanitary Spill Response Plan.
Pump Contingencies
Stage 1:
If a single pump has had a failure, verify that the duplex pump is in automatic
operation and the 2" pump has come into service. Lock the failed pump out on the
HOA controls until repair can be made. Lockout/Tagout the failed pump power if
applicable and contact the ORC/Director to notify and schedule repair.
Stage 2:
In the event that both LS Pumps have failed, identify the cause by checking for
proper HOA control placement, available power supply to building and nearby
power pole jacks. If power and HOA appear to be correct, proceed to replacement
of a single pump by contacting all personnel required for OSHA safety requirements,
collect the spare pump from the public works facility and begin operations of pump
replacement as necessary. See List below for correct pump replacement guide.
Stage 3:
In the event that power is not available, or a suitable replacement pump is not
available, begin "Pump Around" operations according to the schedule below. Pump

around operations is Emergency Need only and require the use of the trailer mount
Posi-Prime sewer pump owned by the Town. This pump will allow for the transfer of
the wastewater in the LS well to be pumped to the next available manhole in the
system. Locate next available manhole by use of the online GIS sewer map.
Pump Description Schedule
Buckeye Lift Station
Duplex System
Hydromatic, 7.5 HP Sewage Grinder Pump
430/360, 80GPM @95' TD
Emerald Mountain "OZ" Lift Station:
Duplex System
Hydromatic, 7.5 HP, Sewage Grider Pump
230/3/60, 62 GPM @ 140' TDH
Wintercrest Lift Station
Duplex System
Hydromatic, 5HP, Sewage Grinder pump
230/3/60, 100 GPM @ 80' TDH
Golfview Lift Station
Duplex System
Hydromatic, 5 HP, Sewage Grinder Pump
230/1/60, 30 GPM @ 30' TDH
Klonteska Lift Station
Duplex System
Hydromatic, 5 HP, Sewage Grinder Pump
230/1/60, 30 GPM @ 30' TDH
Repair contacts:
Edwin Mullis 704-798-3696
Reid Mullis 704-363-5416
Lane @Gopher 704-787-5295

Town of Beech Mountain
Public Utilities Department
Telephone Contact Numbers
Title Name Number
State of NC Department of 336-776-9800
Environmental Quality, Winston
Salem, NC
State of North Carolina Division of 800-858-0368
Emergency Management (For after
hour spills that reach a waterway.)
Watauga County Emergency Health Health Department 828-264-4995
Division (Days)
Avery County Emergency Health Health Department 828-733-6031
Division (Days)
Collections Operator in Responsible Joe Townsend 828-387-5900
Charge
Wastewater Operator in Randy Horney 828-260-0560
Responsible Charge
Public Utilities Director Daniel Davis 828-387-1855
Public Works Director Mathew Clawson 828-387-7721
Senior Equipment Operator Robert Turbyfill 828-387-6147
Heavy Equipment Operator Charles Rupard 828-387-5344
Systems Operator Clayton Wright 828-897-1265

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