NC0026557_Correspondence_20191113

mcgdl
November 13, 2019
Mr. Charles Weaver
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Sewer Moratorium
Bryson City WWTP
NPDES Permit NC 00206557
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Shaping Communities Together
On behalf of the Town of Bryson City and Town Manager Regina Mathis, McGill Associates is
responding to your letter of October 21, 2019, regarding a possible sewer moratorium.
The Town acknowledges the evidence of average flows exceeding 80% of its wastewater treatment
plant capacity as provided in 15A NCAC 02T,0118, "Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment
Capacities." The Town is in the process of compliance with this rule by completing the two
engineering studies outlined below:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Alternatives Analysis
This study is funded by a Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households
(SEARCH) grant from Rural Development (RD). The study will evaluate alternatives to renovate
expand and/or replace the Town's existing WWTP. The study will also project future flows on which
to base WWTP capacity decisions. The Town anticipates this study being completed in early 2020.
2. Asset Inventory Analysis
This HomeTown Strong funded initiative will conduct an infiltration/inflow (1/1) analysis to identify
areas of the Town's system which are susceptible to stormwater and groundwater intrusion. The
results of the study are expected to identify capital projects which will reduce 1/1 to acceptable levels,
restoring flow capacity to the system for future growth. The Town anticipates this study being
completed in early 2020.
The Town has approved the following connections to its' sewer system, prior to receiving the
moratorium letter:
• 10 residential taps with a total of 20 bedrooms @ 120 gpd/bedroom = 2,400 gpd
4 small townhomes with 1 bedroom each @ 120 gpd/bedroom = 480 gpd
• 17 vacation cottages @ 200 gallons/unit = 3,400 gpd
• Art gallery with 2 restrooms @ 125 gallons per fixture = 250 gpd
• 60-room hotel @ 120 gallons/room = 7,200 gpd
Total: 13,730 gpd
MCG ILL ASSOCIATES 55 BROAD STREET, ASH EVILLE, NC 28801 / 828.252.0575 / MCGILLASSOCIATE S.COM

Mr. Charles Weaver
November 13, 2019
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The Town believes that the addition of this flow, which will occur gradually over the next 12 months,
will not adversely impact the existing WWTP's ability to comply with its NPDES Permit. Further, they
will work closely with Tim Heim of the NCDEQ Asheville Regional Office in communicating the
recommendations resulting from the aforementioned studies and other capital upgrades planned for
its wastewater system.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 828,252.0575,
Sincerely,
C GI ASS IATES, P.A.
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JOEL L. STORROW, PE
President
cc: Regina Mathis, Town Manager
Tom Sutton, Mayor
Tim Heim, NCDEQ-ARO