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Department of Environment
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Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Ibl. 'OCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
Derr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 2, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ed Henson,Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28134
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Notification of Sewer Line Moratorium
Collection System Served by the CR Pump Station
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit:NC0025909
Macon County
Dear Mr.Ed Henson:
The Division of Water Quality has determined the above referenced facility is unable to adequately treat the waste
tributary to its wastewater treatment plant.
G. S. 143-215.67(a)directs that no person subject to the provisions of G. S. 143-215.1 shall willfully discharge any
wastes to a disposal system in excess of the capacity of the disposal system which the disposal system cannot
adequately treat.
Pursuant to G. S. 143-215.67(a),this Division is unable to approve any additional sewer connections to the collection
system served by the CR Pump Station. '+ e ®w o z'ank'i i herby p1 eci _ et`�uaratori um fogtihe p essure
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The Asheville Regional Office of Division of Water Quality has reviewed the recent compliance history for the
pressure sewer which parallels SR. 1442 (Old Murphy Road)and the CR Pump Station and has noted that there has
been fifteen(15) spills over the past five and a half months. The repeated spills at the CR Pump Station may subject
the Town of Franklin to a civil penalty of up to$25,000.00 per day. The Town of Franklin should immediately take
whatever actions necessary to restore the ability of this pressure sewer to properly transport wastewater to the Town
of Franklin's wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, it should be noted that the responsibility to regulate individual
sewer connections resides with local governments.
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Town of Franklin, Sewer Line Moratorium December 20,2000 `
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By copy of this letter, the Division of Water Quality is notifying the Macon County Building Inspector's office that
no new building permits should be issued to those wanting to utilize the above referenced pressure sewer.
Please be advised that the permittee is responsible for all violations of the permit, which may occur. Our Regional
Staff will assist you in your efforts to return to compliance and will help you in an evaluation of your various options.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact me, or Kevin Barnett of my staff at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
orrest R. Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Permits and Engineering Unit
Compliance/Enforcement Group
Kevin H. Barnett
Mr.Al Ledford, Town of Franklin
Macon County Health Department
Macon County Building Inspector
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Infrastructure
Pat McCrory Kim H.Colson,PE John E.Skvarla, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
November 26, 2013
Mr. Mike Decker, Interim County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: FINAL Inspection Report
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek
Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System
Gary's Grading &Pipeline Co.
Loan No. E-SRL-T-02-.0051
Grant No. E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Decker:
The Infrastructure Finance Section performed a Final inspection for this state funded project
beginning on Wednesday November 20, 2013. Regularly monthly meetings were conducted on the
I"Friday, then lst Thursday each month beginning in March 2010 through May 2012.
You should review this report; take actions or provide responses as indicated and then
file with your project records. You should maintain those project records, including financial
records for 3 years from closeout of the Loan. If you have any questions please contact me at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail]. It has been a pleasure working
with you and your Staff, your Engineer McGill Associates and with the prime contractor
Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co.
Sin
cerely
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Gerald W. Horton, PE
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
cc: Julie Haigler Cubeta, NC Rural Center
Mike Waresak, PE, McGill Associates
C ock Cranford, As Ze" f11e L7WQ Regia aI tf e� 1 " 'FJ
IFS Section Chief- Kim Colson, PE
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1633 Mail Service Center.Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location:8'"Floor Archdale Building,512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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Macon County -Little Tennessee River/ FINAL Inspection of Nov. 20, 2
Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line &WW Reuse System Gary's Grading &Pipeline Co.
Project Nos. E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051 Page 2 of 3
I. FINAL INSPECTION - Action Items and Comments - The NC Infrastructure Finance Section (IFS)
requests a response below from either the Owner or Engineer, as applicable on those items marked *.
Item(s) may be addressed via a statement in a cover letter or by submitting the requested information.
It is recommended all closeout information be submitted at one time to IFS. If forms are needed to
comply with items below, refer to IFS web site ifs.nc.gov
1) * Preparation of Record Drawings is in process. Upon completion of review and edits of the
Record Drawings, by Owner, Engineer and Contractor, please provide a set of half sized Final
Record Drawings to the Infrastructure Finance Section.
2) * Provide Inspectors daily logs in pdf to Owner and to IFS on CD.
3) * Provide IFS with documentation stating the Warranty Date(s)for the work with indication
that all parties Owner, Engineer and Contractor have been informed of that date(s).
4) * When obtained,provide IFS copy of Contractors Release of Liens.
5) * When obtained,provide IFS copy of Contractors Consent of Surety.
6) * Submit Change Orders. IFS understands there will be a CO#14 and a Final CO#15 to adjust
quantities.
7) * Submit final reimbursement request to IFS, please note that Owner is responsible for seeking
project related Sales Tax reimbursement through the NC Dept. of Revenue.
8) * Submit Owner's Certification of Completion.
9) For the record, IFS has received the Engineer's Certification's for both projects.
10) For the record, Macon County received a $750,000 grant for this project.
* Asterisk indicates a response requested
11. Original IFS (formerly CG&L) Loan and Grant budget
Project Expense eli ibllee
Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co. $ 3,966,589
Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co. $ 892,580
Contingency—5% $ 242,958
Planning and Engineering $ 509,863
Easement Acquisition $ 185,800
Legal /Administrative $ 5,000
Construction Administration &Observation $ 200,000
Total $6,001,990
The above figures are not the final figures because the bids were negotiated and then there were
modifications to the Water Reclamation portion of the project. The North Carolina Rural Center
i g ran r$750,000.
III. CONTRACT- Gary's rading &Pipeline Co., 7434 Hwy 81, Monroe GA 30656
„;- Lie#,6E270, Unli 'ted PU/Water Lines & Sewer Lines, Total contract$4,346,909, of which
Sewer$3,966;589; Re se$453,570. Total eligible loan amount is $4,401,909.

con County -Little Tennessee River/ FINAL Inspection of Nov. 20, 2013
Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line & WW Reuse System Gary's Grading&Pipeline Co.
Project Nos. E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRLrT-02-0051 Page 3 of 3
IV. DESCRIPTION of. ELIGIBLE WORK—The work/project consisted of Construction of the Little
Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line under Loan E-SRL-T-02-0051 for
transmission of wastewater to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include:
o 9,286 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer,
o 2,867 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer,
o 12,142 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer,
o 2,197 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer,
o 3,380 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer,
o 93 sanitary sewer 5-foot diameter manholes,
o 46 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes,
o 62 service taps,
o 255 linear feet of 6-inch sewer service replacement,
o 850 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe,
o Zickgraf pump station, to include three (3) 668 gpm, 25 Hp pumps, on-site audible & visual
high water alarms, & 125 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch,
o approximately 2,042 linear feet of 12-inch force main,
o Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road SR 1168) to include two (2) 200
gpm- 60 Hp pumps, on-site audible &visual high water alarms, & 85 kW emergency generator
with automatic transfer switch,
o approximately 13,600 linear feet of 6-inch force main; and miscellaneous asphalt, concrete, curb
and gutter replacement and associated sitework.
Construction of a 164,866 gpd reclaimed water generation facility under grant#E-SRG-T-02-0134 at
the Town of Franklin WWTP consisting of
o an effluent transfer pump station located at the chlorine contact basin consisting of dual 229
gpm-5 HP pumps
o a 114 fe traveling bridge filter with a backwash pump station with dual 110 gpm, 2 HP pumps
o a flowmeter
o a turbidity meter
o associated yard piping
o a reclaimed water irrigation pump station consisting of three 115 gpm- 15 HP pumps
o approximately 4,000 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force main and
o an irrigation system consisting of 48 fixed 57-gpm sprinkler nozzles with irrigation onto 42.62
acres at the Macon County Landfill (distribution later changed)
V. CHANGE ORDERs - there were 13 change orders and there are 2 pending, see comment 6) above
VI. Participants at part* or all of Final Inspection
* Mike Decker Interim County Manager 828 349-2025
[e-mail]
* Lori M. Hall Macon County,Finance Director 828 349-2027
lhall @maconnc.org
* Chris Stahl Macon County, Supt.Macon County Landfill
Mike Waresak,PE McGill Assocs.,Project Mgr. 828 252-0575
[e-mail] 828 231-0651
Gerald Horton,PE NC Infrastructure Finance Section 919 707-9185(ofc)
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Mr. Chuck Cranford
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
RE: Request to lift Moratorium
Town of Franklin
Old Murphy Road (SR 1442)
Sewer Force Main and
CR Pump Station
Macon County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Cranford:
On January 2, 2000, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality (DWQ) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Town
of Franklin, thereby imposing a sewer line moratorium on a portion. of the Town's sewer
collection. Specifically, the moratorium was placed on the pressure sewer line which parallels
SR 1443 (Old Murphy Road) and the CR Pump Station. A copy of the NOV/moratorium letter
issued by the DWQ Asheville Regional Office is attached for your reference, as well as a letter
dated August 5, 2009 from your office confirming that the sewer moratorium remained in effect
at that time.
A sewer system improvements project, jointly funded by the Town of Franklin, Macon
County, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and the North Carolina Rural Center, has
resulted in the construction of a new gravity sewer interceptor along Cartoogechaye Creek to
allow a portion of the flow that had previously been pumped through the force main to be
redirected to the new gravity sewer line.

Additionally, a new sewer pump station has been constructed at the Macon County
industrial park, allowing the CR Pump Station to be decommissioned. The sewer flows that have
been redirected to the new gravity sewer interceptor along Cartoogechaye Creek include the
following: the Cartoogechaye Elementary School, the Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps sewer
pump station on Wayah Road, the Enloe sewer pump station, and the nursing home on Old
Murphy Road.
The new Industrial Park sewer pump station was placed into operation and flows were
diverted to the new gravity sewer line along Cartoogechaye Creek in late spring and early
summer of 2012. With the redirection of a significant amount of sewer flow to the new
Cartoogechaye Creek gravity sewer line, and the greater pumping capacity of the new Macon
County Industrial Park sewer pump station, the collection system can be operated within State
requirements. Therefore, the Town of Franklin requests that the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality issue a written notice of the lifting of the sewer moratorium which was issued on
January 2, 2000.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Warren Cabe
Town Manager
cc: Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin
Mike Waresak, McGill Associates

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
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Division of Water Quality
Infrastructure Finance Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633
RE: Engineer's Certification
Little Tennessee River and
Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer
Project No. E-SRG-T-02-0134
Permit No. WQ0022271
Macon County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Colsen:
In accordance with the above referenced permit issued by your office, please find
enclosed the Engineer's Certification for the completed sewer system improvements. If you
need any additional information at this time,please contact us.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MIKE WARESAK, PE
Senior Project Manager
Enclosure
cc: Jack Horton, Macon County(w/encl)
Warren Cabe, Town of Franklin(w/encl)
Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin(w/encl)
Gerald Horton,NCDWQ-IFS (w/encl)
Chuck Cranford,NCDWQ, Asheville RO (w/encl)
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Macon County
Modified Permit No. WQ0022271
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line R.EC VE0
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ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, a�+ e 1 c�Jr. a r r S a/c , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina,having been authorized to observe(periodically,4A.ee4@i54f,&ii4im,&)the
construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line serving
Macon County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
The Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek,Trunk Sewer Line for transmission of wastewater
to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant including: 15,038 linear feet of 24-inch gravity
sewer, 695 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 10,206 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 1,123
linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer,4,082 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; 107 sanitary sewer 5-
foot diameter manholes; 41 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes; 70 service taps; 220 linear feet
of 6-inch sewer service replacement; 650 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe; a duplex grinder pump
station, with 20 gpm pumps and audible and visual alarms serving an RV Park(1,800 GPD)with
100 linear feet of 2-inch force main; abandonment of. Indian Mound Pump Station (on US 441
Business), Beldon Pump Station, Cartoogechaye Elementary School Pump Station, and the existing
Industrial Park Pump Station; the new Industrial Park Pump Station(located off Industrial Park Road
SR 1.168)including two (2) 200 gpm pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms and a 150
kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch,pumping into approximately 13,622 linear
feet of 6-inch force main.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and Bylaws that have been
properly filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds shall be submitted
with this certification.

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Division of Water,Quality.
Coleen H. Sullins
Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman
Governor Secretary
August 5, 2009
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
Post Office Box 1479
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
Subject: Sewer Moratorium
US Highway 64 Corridor
Town of Franklin
Macon County
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
We are pleased to hear that the Town of Franklin is pursuing supplemental
funding from the Rural Center to assist in the completion of the sewer system.
necessary to provide proper sewer service to the Highway 64 corridor. On January 2,
2000 the CR Pump Station and the force main paralleling Old Murphy Road were
placed on moratorium as a result of frequent overflows from the CR Pump Station. This
restriction on any new connections to this system remains in effect.
New construction taking place after January 2, 2000, which would normally use
the CR Pump Station or Old Murphy Road force main, has had to find some alternative
means of sewer service. In a growing area like Franklin, which has a central sewer
system, you:would always prefer use of the central system rather than a proliferation of
alternative individual systems.
This project, when completed, should have the effect of reducing the volume of
Infiltration/Inflow entering the Town's collection system. This reduction in volume of
extraneous flow will have the benefit of reducing frequency and volume of Sanitary Sewer
overflows occurring on the Greenway. Reducing the volume of raw sewage at this very public
location is considered highly desirable from the public health standpoint.
The proposed project will allow the abandonment of two old "can style" pump stations
with their attendant confined space problems and difficulty of access for purposes of
maintenance.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org )Vatu //
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Mr. Sam Greenwood
August 5, 2009
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I wish the Town success in seeking supplemental Rural Center funding. Please
do not hesitate to call me at [phone] if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Da is
Environmental Engineer
Xc: Forest Westall, PE.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 2,2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr.Ed Henson,Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28134
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Notification of Sewer Line Moratorium
Collection System Served by the CR Pump Station
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit:NC0025909
Macon County
Dear Mr.Ed Henson:
The Division of Water Quality has determined the above referenced facility is unable to adequately treat the waste
tributary to its wastewater treatment plant.
G. S. 143-215.67(a)directs that no person subject to the provisions of G. S. 143-215.1 shall willfully discharge any
wastes to a disposal system in excess of the capacity of the disposal system which the disposal system cannot
adequately treat.
Pursuant to G. S. 143-215.67(a),this Division is unable to approve any additional sewer connections to the collection
system served by the CR Pump Station 1�ne Town of Franklin is hereby placed omsewer moratonumffor the pressure;
sewerwhrch parallels SR 1442r(Old Murphy Road) andahe CR Pump Stanoeffective upon the-'receipt of this"+
correspondence. - - -
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The Asheville Regional Office of Division of Water Quality has reviewed the recent compliance history for the
pressure sewer which parallels SR. 1442(Old Murphy Road)and the CR Pump Station and has noted that there has
been fifteen(15) spills over the past five and a half months.The repeated spills at the CR Pump Station may subject
the Town of Franklin to a civil penalty of up to $25,000.00 per day. The Town of Franklin should immediately take
whatever actions necessary to restore the ability of this pressure sewer to properly transport wastewater to the Town
of Franklin's wastewater treatment plant. Additionally,it should be noted that the responsibility to regulate individual
sewer connections resides with local governments.
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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By copy of this letter,the Division of Water Quality is notifying the Macon County Building Inspector's office that
no new building permits should be issued to those wanting to utilize the above referenced pressure sewer.
Please be advised that the permittee is responsible for all violations of the permit, which may occur. Our Regional
Staff will assist you in your efforts to return to compliance and will help you in an evaluation of your various options.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact me, or Kevin Barnett of my staff at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
orrest R.Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Permits and Engineering Unit
Compliance/Enforcement Group
Kevin H.Barnett-
Mr.Al Ledford, Town of Franklin
Macon County Health Department
Macon County Building Inspector
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DWQ/Surface Water Protection io
Mr. Kim Colsen,PE, Chief Asheville Regional office
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Infrastructure Finance Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633
RE: Engineer's Certification
Little Tennessee River and
aI tcha:,e Creek_Trunk Sewer-_
Project No. E-SRG-T-02-0134
Permit No W 00222.7_�'L-1
Macon County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Colsen:
In accordance with the above referenced permit issued by your office, please find
enclosed the Engineer's Certification for the completed sewer system improvements. If you
need any additional information at this time, please contact us.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MIKE WARESAK, PE
Senior Project Manager
Enclosure
cc: Jack Horton, Macon County (w/encl)
Warren Cabe, Town of Franklin (w/encl)
Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin (w/encl)
Gerald Horton,NCDWQ-IFS (w/encl)
yChuck Cranford,NCDWQ, Asheville RO (w/encl)
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Macon County
Modified Permit No. WQ0022271
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Issued September 24, 2009
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, M e AA a r r T a k , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, e ) the
construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line serving
Macon County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
The Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek.Trunk Sewer Line for transmission of wastewater
to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant including: 15,038 linear feet of 24-inch gravity
sewer, 695 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 10,206 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 1,123
linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 4,082 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; 107 sanitary sewer 5-
foot diameter manholes; 41 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes; 70 service taps; 220 linear feet
of 6-inch sewer service replacement; 650 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe; a duplex grinder pump
station, with 20 gpm pumps and audible and visual alarms serving an RV Park(1,800 GPD) with
100 linear feet of 2-inch force main; abandonment of. Indian Mound Pump Station (on US 441
Business), Beldon Pump Station, Cartoogechaye Elementary School Pump Station, and the existing
Industrial Park Pump Station; the new Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road
SR 1168) including two (2) 200 gpm pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms and a 150
kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch, pumping into approximately 13,622 linear
feet of 6-inch force main.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No. Ss�
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Mail this Certification to: DENR/DWQ � � �� � �� s�_\\
Construction Grants &Loans Section /lr �` AL z �
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633.
Note: If the wastewater collection permit was issued to a private entity under an
Operational Agreement with the Environmental Management Commission, then a
copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and Bylaws that have been
properly filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds shall be submitted
with this certification.

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June 21, 2013
Mr. Kim Colsen, PE, Chief
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Infrastructure Finance Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633
RE: Engineer's Certification
Little Tennessee River and
Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer
Project No. E-SRG-T-02-0134
Permit No. WQ0022271
Macon County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Colsen:
In accordance with the above referenced permit issued by your office, please find
enclosed the Engineer's Certification for the completed sewer system improvements. If you
need any additional information at this time, please contact us.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MIKE WARESAK, PE
Senior Project Manager
Enclosure
cc: Jack Horton, Macon County (w/encl)
Warren Cabe, Town of Franklin (w/encl)
VJay Gibson, Town of Franklin (w/encl)
Gerald Horton,NCDWQ-IFS (w/encl)
Chuck Cranford,NCDWQ, Asheville RO (w/encl)
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McGill Associates,P.A. • P.O.Box 2259,Asheville,NC 28802 • 55 Broad Street,Asheville,NC 28801
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Macon County
Modified Permit No. WQ0022271
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Issued September 24, 2009
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, M'd A ol e l _J_ Ware S a/c- —, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically4v*eeWyAf;H14 4R;4) the
construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line serving
Macon County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
The Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek.Trunk Sewer Line for transmission of wastewater
to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant including: 15,038 linear feet of 24-inch gravity
sewer, 695 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 10,206 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 1,123
linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 4,082 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; 107 sanitary sewer 5-
foot diameter manholes; 41 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes; 70 service taps; 220 linear feet
of 6-inch sewer service replacement; 650 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe; a duplex grinder pump
station, with 20 gpm pumps and audible and visual alarms serving an RV Park(1,800 GPD) with
100 linear feet of 2-inch force main; abandonment of: Indian Mound Pump Station (on US 441
,-business), Beldon Pump Station, Cartoogechaye Elementary School Pump Station, and the existing
% `-]-Park Pump Station; the new Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road
_1:10 tw_ o (2) 200 gpm pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms and a 150
=pith automatic transfer switch, pumping into approximately 13,622 linear
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Macon County
Modified Permit No. WQ0022271
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line
Issued September 24, 2009
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, M e PJ w r e S ir/C , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, e ) the
construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line serving
Macon County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the following construction:
The Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek.Trunk Sewer Line for transmission of wastewater
to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant including: 15,038 linear feet of 24-inch gravity
sewer, 695 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 10,206 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer, 1,123
linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 4,082 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; 107 sanitary sewer 5-
foot diameter manholes; 41 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter manholes; 70 service taps; 220 linear feet
of 6-inch sewer service replacement; 650 linear feet of 4-inch service pipe; a duplex grinder pump
station, with 20 gpm pumps and audible and visual alarms serving an RV Park(1,800 GPD) with
100 linear feet of 2-inch force main; abandonment of: Indian Mound Pump Station (on US 441
Business), Beldon Pump Station, Cartoogechaye Elementary School Pump Station, and the existing
Industrial Park Pump Station; the new Industrial Park Pump Station (located off Industrial Park Road
SR 1168) including two (2) 200 gpm pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms and a 150
kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch, pumping into approximately 13,622 linear
feet of 6-inch force main.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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Operational Agreement with the Environmental Management Commission, then a
copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and Bylaws that have been
properly filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds shall be submitted
with this certification.

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c ti William G.Ross Jr.,secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
March 13, 2007
Mr. Sam Greenwood, County Manager
County of Macon
5 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Macon County
Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk
Sewer Line and Wastewater Reuse System
Approval of the Plans and Specifications
Project Nos. E-SRG-T-02-0134, E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The review for completeness and adequacy of the project construction plans and
specifications has been concluded by the Construction Grants & Loans Section of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. Therefore, said plan documents are hereby approved with
eligibility for State funding determined as follows:
Eligible
Construction of the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye Creek Trunk Sewer Line, for
transmission of wastewater to the Town of Franklin wastewater treatment plant, to include 9,286
linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer, 2,867 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 12,142 linear feet
of 16-inch gravity sewer, 2,187 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, 3,380 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer; 93 sanitary sewer 5-foot diameter manholes; 46 sanitary sewer 4-foot diameter
manholes; 62 service taps; 255 linear feet of 6-inch sewer service replacement; 850 linear feet of
4-inch service pipe; Zickgraf pump station, to include three (3) 668 gpm, 25 Hp pumps, on-site
audible and visual high water alarms, and a 125 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer
switch, pumping into approximately 2,042 linear feet of 12-inch force main; Industrial Park Pump
Station(located off Industrial Park Road SR 1168) to include two (2) 200 gpm, 60 Hp pumps,
on-site audible and visual high water alarms, and a 85 kW emergency generator with automatic
transfer switch, pumping into approximately 13,600 linear feet of 6-inch force main; and
miscellaneous asphalt, concrete, curb and gutter replacement and associated sitework.
Construction of a 164,866 gpd reclaimed water generation facility at the Town of Franklin WWTP
consisting of an effluent transfer pump station located at the chlorine contact basin consisting of
dual 229 gpm, 5 Hp pumps; a 114 ft2 traveling bridge filter with a backwash pump station
consisting of dual 110 gpm, 2 Hp pumps; a flowmeter; a turbidity meter; associated yard piping; a
reclaimed water irrigation pump station consisting of three It 5 gpm, 15 Hp pumps; approximately
4,000 linear feet of 8-inch reclaimed water force main; and an irrigation system consisting of 48
fixed 57-gpm sprinkler nozzles with irrigation onto 42.62 acres at the Macon County Landfill.
Construction Grants and Loans Section one
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Issuance of this approval letter does not imply availability of funding. You are
encouraged not to advertise for bids until you have received the funding offer. In the event that
received bids exceed the amount established through the funding offer, and local funds are not
adequate to award contract(s), it will be necessary to consider all alternatives including redesign,
re-advertising, and rebidding.
Neither the State nor Federal Government, nor any of its departments, agencies or
employees is or will be a party to the invitation to bids, addenda, any resulting contracts or
contract negotiations/changes.
In accordance with the Federal Regulations, the Recipient is required to assure
compliance with the OSHA safety regulations on the subject project. In complying with this
regulatory responsibility, the Recipient should, by letter, invite the Training Officer, Education
Training and Technical Assistance Unit, NC OSHA Division, 1101 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh,NC 27699-1101 (telephone [phone]), to participate in the Preconstruction
Conference to assure that proper emphasis is given on understanding and adhering to the OSHA
regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Recipient and the Consulting Engineer to insure that the
project plan documents are in compliance with Amended N. C. G. S. 133-3 (ratified July 13,
1993). The administrative review and approval of these plans and specifications, and any
subsequent addenda or change order, do not imply approval of a restrictive specification for
bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive procurement actions.
According to 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f), a 50-foot buffer from all waters classified WS
will be maintained where possible.
Any addenda to be issued for subject project plans and specifications must be submitted
by the Recipient such that adequate time is allowed for review/approval action by the State, and
for subsequent bidder action prior to receipt of bids.
It is mandatory for project facilities to be constructed in accordance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam
Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractors' responsibilities
shall be in complying with these Acts.
While rejection of all bids is possible, such action may be taken only with prior State
concurrence, and only for good cause.
The Recipient will comply with the utilization of minority businesses in accordance with
GS 143-128.

Mr. Sam Greenwood, County Manager
March 13, 2007
Page 3
Attached is a form(Part B), which is to be completed within 21 days after bids have been
received, and submitted to the State for review. It must be accompanied by the documents
indicated on the form. Upon review and approval of this information, the State will authorize the
Recipient to make the proposed award.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable project Permits from the State, including an Authorization to Construct and/or Non-
Discharge Permit.
Two (2) copies of any change order must be promptly submitted by the Recipient to the
State. If additional information is requested by the State, a response is required within two (2)
weeks, or the change order will be returned without further or final action.
One (1) set of the final approved plans and specifications will be forwarded to you. One
(1) set of plans and specifications identical to the approved set must be available at the project
site at all times.
Upon completion of the project construction, the Recipient shall submit a letter
confirming that the project has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved by the State. "As-built" plans will need to be submitted with any changes clearly
documented on the plans if the above confirmation cannot be made.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P. E. at [phone].
Sincerely,
ohn R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
onstruction Grants & Loans Section
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Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, County Manager � FEB 2 2007
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SUBJECT: Approval -Macon County
Engineering Ai�mendren toj£ngineerkng`ReRorxl(February 2007)
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and Wastewater Reuse System
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Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section of the Division of Water Quality has
completed its review of the subject Engineering Amendment to Engineering Report
(February 2007). This engineering amendment involves the following changes to the previously
approved project: deletion of approximately 3,100 linear feet (l.f.) of 24-inch gravity sewer line,
deletion of approximately 500 l.f. of tunneling of steel encasement pipe and associated 24-inch
carrier gravity sewer pipe, addition of one (1) sewage pump station, addition of approximately
2,050 l.f. of 12-inch force main, and addition of approximately 1,6701.f. of 18-inch gravity
sewer line. Other engineering components proposed in the Engineering Report that were
previously approved by the Construction Grants & Loans Section will remain unchanged.
The subject Macon County Engineering Amendment to Engineering Report
(February 2007)is hereby approved.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Daniel Blaisdell,
P.E. of our staff at [phone].
Sincer
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Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Zi-Qiang Chen, Ph.D.
Jennifer Haynie
PMB/DMU/FEU/SRG/SRL
Construction Grants and Loans Section One
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone]/FAX:[phone]!Internet:www.nccgl.net
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Mr. Sam Greenwood, County Manager WATER QUALITY SECTION
County of Macon ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
5 W. Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Macon County
Preliminary Engineering Reportland
-Environmen taI Asses°srnent
Project No. E-SRG-T-02-0134
E-SRL-T-02-0051
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has received comments from review
agencies. The Memorandum from the Water Quality Section is included for informational
purposes only. The attached comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must be addressed. These comments are
also being sent directly to your consulting engineer, McGill Associates,by copy of this letter.
The Facilities Evaluation Unit (FEU) is still awaiting a response to minor environmental
comments on the subject project that were submitted to McGill Associates on August 6, 2004. A
revised Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Assessment that incorporates
responses to these three sets of comments should be submitted for review and approval as soon
as possible. Providing thorough and complete responses to these review comments in a timely
manner is necessary to avoid delays of the project approval.
In an effort to reduce the schedule for the Preliminary Engineering Report approval, it is
suggested that the county and its engineer resolve the environmental issues and concerns
discussed in the attached comments by directly contacting the commenting agencies.
Construction Grants and Loans Section One
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 NoI-thCar®ling
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September 7, 2004
If you or your engineer have any questions or need assistance in resolving these
environmental issues,please call Ms. Hannah Stallings at(919) 715-6209. Also, if there are
questions concerning this review, you may contact me at(919) 715-6225.
Si cerely,
K. Lawrenc Horton, III, P. E., Supervisor
Facilities aluation Unit
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Cc: Dana Bolden, P. E., McGill Associates
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
Daniel Blaisdell, P. E.
Zi-Qiang Chen, Ph.D.
Hannah Stallings
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ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE lG�'� IJlh
TO: Hannah Stallings, DWQ-Construction Grants and Loans
FROM: Alex Marks, DWQ-WQS Planning Branch I�
RE: Environmental Assessment.�Lrttiie Tennessee=River/Cartoogechay_e_Creek SewerLine,,
Macon County
DATE: June 1, 2004
The Local Government Assistance Unit in the Division of Water Quality's Water Quality Section
(Section) has reviewed the subject environmental assessment. The Water Quality Section works
to maintain or restore and improve aquatic environments for protection of existing or best
intended uses of surface waters. Those uses include drinking water, recreation, agricultural and
other purposes, and the protection and maintenance of aquatic life.
At this time we have no further comments on the document and will not object to your issuance
of a Finding of No Significant Impact provided it is inclusive of all mitigation measures
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contained in the environmental assessment.
I may be reached at [phone] ext. 555 should you have any questions. Thank you for the
opportunity to comment.
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Ms. Hannah Stallings
Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Construction Grants and Loans Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Mr. Dave Baker
U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office SEP - 9 2004
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dear Ms. Stallings and Mr. Baker:
Subject: Review of Environmental Assessment for the Little Tennessee River/Cartoogechaye
Creek Sewer Line and Wastewater Reuse System, Macon County, North Carolina
This is our response to the Environmental Assessment for the construction of approximately
40,000 linear feet (10 of sewer line along the Little Tennessee River and Cartoogechaye Creek.
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR),
Construction Grants and Loans Section (CGLS), is funding the project, and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (Corps) will be responsible for issuing a permit for the installation of sewer lines
that impact jurisdictional waters. The following comments are provided in accordance with the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
Project Description-The proposed project will involve the replacement of an existing 3,000 if
of 12-inch sewer line in the Town of Franklin (Town) and the extension and construction of
39,2601f of new sewer line. The new 24-inch line will begin at all existing manhole at the Main
Street Bridge in Franklin and extend south along the bank of the Little Tennessee River through
the Zickgrafproperty; the exact route has not been described. The line will continue along the
west bank of the Little Tennessee River for 19,931 if to the confluence of Cartoogechaye Creek.

The line will continue up Cartoogechaye Creek to the Macon County Recreational Park, where it
will decrease to a 16-inch line. This proposed 16-inch line will continue for an additional
19,3291f, ending at the Macon County Industrial Park. The western portion of the Franklin area
is currently under a moratorium for new sewer hookups due to capacity and overflow problems at
the existing collection system. The primary purpose of the subject project is to lift the sewer
moratorium by taking four pump stations off-line and constructing new lines to provide sewer
service for future growth and development in and around the Town. All of the sewer flow from
this project will be transmitted to, and treated at, the Town's Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP). As part of this project, an effluent water reuse system will be constructed at the
WWTP.
Concerns With the Environmental Assessment—Inconsistencies, missing information, and an
inadequate evaluation of project impacts made the review of this Environmental Assessment very
difficult. The following items need to be addressed in the Environmental Assessment before we
can provide adequate comments on the effects of the action:
1. The Environmental Assessment does not provide information on the capacity
potential of the new sewer lines nor does it evaluate impacts associated with
the increased capacity. We believe the capacity of the sewer lines is critical in
evaluating both the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with this
project. To aid in our evaluation of project impacts, we requested the capacity
information from Mr. Vann Waters,project engineer with McGill Associates.
According to Mr. Waters, the maximum capacity of the 24-inch and the
16-inch line is approximately 2.06 million gallons per day(mgd) and 0.9 mgd,
respectively(following the State of North Carolina's design criteria of
50-percent maximum capacity). The current flow to the WWTP is
approximately 1.0 mgd, and its maximum capacity is 1.65 mgd (Environmental
Assessment,page 1). If the proposed sewer lines were used at maximum
capacity, flow to the WWTP would reach approximately 3.86 mgd (accounting
for the capacity of the existing 3,000 if of 12-inch sewer line), clearly resulting
in the need to develop: (a) a mechanism to limit the amount of effluent that
reaches the WWTP or (b) a way to treat the increased amount of effluent. The
Town is currently in the process of obtaining finds and permits for expanding
the capacity of their WWTP from 1.65 mgd to 3.3 mgd. In conversations with
Ms. Denise Moldenhauer of our staff on August 6, 2004, Ms. Stallings
indicated that an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant
Impact for the expansion of the WWTP were issued approximately a year ago
by the NCDENR's Division of Water Quality. However, the WWTP
expansion project is in need of additional funding and is requesting federal
funding from the NCDENR/CGLS. Therefore, the NCDENR/CGLS is in the
process of evaluating the W�vVTP expansion before granting funds for the
project. We commented on the expansion of the WWTP in October 2003; in
those comments, we expressed our concern that the Town's proposal to expand
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the capacity of their WWTP was being evaluated, at least in part, on anticipated
additional flows from the subject sewer line expansion.
National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) regulations (40 CFR 1508.25)
require actions that are closely related to, or"connected," to be considered in
the same NEPA document. "Connected actions" automatically trigger other
actions that: (a) may require NEPA evaluation, (b) cannot or will not proceed
unless other actions are taken previously or simultaneously, or(c) are
interdependent parts of a larger action and depend on the larger action for their
justification. NEPA (40 CFR 1508.9) also requires the evaluation of the direct,
indirect, and cumulative effects of an action. Indirect effects are caused by the
action and are later in time or farther removed in distance but are still
reasonably foreseeable. We believe the proposed sewer lines and the WWTP
expansion are "connected" actions and that the WWTP expansion should be
evaluated as a reasonably foreseeable, indirect effect of the increased capacity
of the proposed sewer lines. Before we can provide adequate comments on the
effects of the action, we need to review a NEPA document that adequately
evaluates impacts from both projects.
2. We do not believe that impacts to streams and aquatic resources were
adequately addressed in the Environmental Assessment. There was no
discussion about the placement of the sewer lines, the exact location of the
stream crossings, how the crossings would be performed, or what measures
will be implemented to avoid potential adverse effects from the lines, and there
was no description of how the stream banks and stream channel would be
restored after installation of the sewer lines (Environmental Assessment,
Predicted Environmental Effects of Project, Water Resources pages 38-39).
Attached to the Environmental Assessment were listed species surveys that had
been conducted by Fish and Wildlife Associates (a consulting firm) for the
crossings of Cartoogechaye Creels (Environmental Assessment, Exhibits). The
listed species survey description states, "The construction of the line requires
an aerial crossing of Cartoogechaye Creek . . . and a directional bore at two (2)
locations under Cartoogechaye Creek." Mr. Waters indicated in phone
conversations with Denise that the crossings of Cartoogechaye Creek were
going to be trenched and not directionally bored. The crossings, the design of
the crossings, and associated impacts need to be analyzed in the Environmental
Assessment. We need to review a snap and detailed plan for all stream
crossings (both nonjurisdictional and Corps-determined jurisdictional) on the
Little Tennessee River, Cartoogechaye Creek, and their tributaries. What are
the minimum, maximum, and average distances of the 40,000 if of sewer line
from the Little Tennessee River, Cartoogechaye Creek, and their tributaries?
What type of material will the lines be constructed of? What is the total length
of the sewer lines, how many strictures will be located within the 100-year
floodplain, and what are the reasons for not locating the utility infrastructure
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outside the floodplain? What is the maintenance regime for the sewer route,
and what is its width? Rivers and streams are dynamic systems that migrate to
seek stability while adjusting to changes in the watershed. Due to the dynamic
nature of rivers and streams, we believe it is crucial that sewer lines and
associated structures are sited outside the 100-year floodplain so that natural
stream functions and movement will not impact, or be impacted by, utility
infrastructure.
3. According to the Environmental Assessment, the proposed sewer lines were
planned and designed to avoid all wetlands in the project area, and the
delineation of wetlands was accomplished through the use of National
Wetlands Inventory(NWI) maps (Environmental Assessment, page 31). NWI
maps are appropriate for broad-scale planning, but, as stated with the
information provided with the NWI maps in the Environmental Assessment
(Environmental Assessment, Exhibits), they do not define wetlands for
regulatory purposes, are not comprehensive, and are not appropriate to use in
the evaluation of wetland impacts for projects that will change the use of the
land. Instead, a site-specific wetlands determination should be made by a
qualified individual. Before construction begins for this project, wetlands
should be delineated by the Corps or a qualified consultant. If unavoidable
wetland impacts are expected,proper permits should be obtained from the
Corps.
Federally Listed Species and Secondary and Cumulative Impacts—The Little Tennessee
River(within the project area) is designated critical habitat for the federally threatened spotfin
chub (Erimonax monachus), and, according to our records, the federally threatened Virginia
spiraea (Spriraea virginiana) occurs along the Little Tennessee River within the project area.
The receiving waters for the discharge generated from the sewer lines lie downstream of the
project, where there are occurrences of the federally endangered littlewing pearlymussel (Pegias
fabula) and occurrences of, and designated critical habitat for, the federally endangered
Appalachian elktoe mussel (Alasmidonta raveneliana) and the federally threatened spotfin chub.
According to the Environmental Assessment, surveys were conducted for the Virginia spiraea,
Appalachian elktoe, and spotfin chub by Fish and Wildlife Associates. The Virginia spiraea
survey was conducted at three proposed crossings of Cartoogechaye Creels, approximately
160 feet up- and downstream of the actual crossings, and no plants were discovered. Because we
do not know the placement of the sewer lines, specifically the distance from the Little Tennessee
River and Cartoogechaye Creek, it is difficult for us to determine if the Virginia spiraea plants
could be impacted along the entire route of the sewer lines. We have discovered Virginia'spiraea
as far as 6 to 10 feet from the top of stream banks; therefore, we need to know the minimum,
maximum, and average distances of the 40,000 if of sewer line from the Little Tennessee River
and Cartoogechaye Creek to determine how much potential Virginia spiraea riparian area will be
impacted by the lines. We also need to know the maintenance regime for the sewer route. What
is the width of the maintenance regime and could it impact Virginia spiraea plants?
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Surveys were conducted in the same manner as described above for the Appalachian elktoe and
spotfin chub; no specimens were discovered. We acknowledge the survey conclusion that no
direct impacts at the crossings will occur to these species. However, we are concerned that the
proposed sewer line expansion, as well as the proposed WWTP expansion, could cause direct,
indirect, and secondary and cumulative impacts to the Little Tennessee River and its sensitive
aquatic resources.
As stated previously,we believe the proposed sewer lines and the WWTP expansion are
"connected" actions and that the WWTP expansion should be evaluated as a reasonably
foreseeable, indirect effect of the increased capacity of the proposed sewer lines. Under the Act,
the lead federal agency is obligated to evaluate the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects
associated with projects they authorize, fund, or carry out, including interrelated and
interdependent activities. An interrelated activity is an activity that is part of the proposed action
and depends on the proposed action for its justification. An interdependent activity is an activity
that has no independent utility apart from the action under consultation. A determination of
whether other activities are interrelated to, or interdependent with, the proposed action under
consultation is made by applying a"but for" test. That is, it must be determined that the other
activity under question would not occur"but for" the proposed action under consultation
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Service] and National Marine Fisheries Service. 1998.
Endangered Species Consultation Handbook—Procedures for Conducting Consultation and
Conference Activities under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Washington, D.C.).
Therefore, to adequately evaluate impacts to listed species under section 7 of the Act, the
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) or their nonfederal representative must consider both
the expansion of the sewer lines and the WWTP.
By telephone on August 11, 2004, Mr. Waters explained that for a large portion of the proj ect,
specifically the area outside the Town, the pipe size was not chosen for the capacity it offers; it
was chosen so that two pump stations could be taken off-line. The larger the pipe, the deeper the
pipe can be buried, and to take two of the pump stations off-line, the lines must be buried at a
depth that can only be obtained by using larger-size pipe. However, Mr. Waters acknowledged
that the Town prefers the larger-size pipe within the Town, where the design does not necessarily
require such a large pipe, so that future development could occur. We recognize that the pipe
size was chosen out of necessity for portions of the project; however, we believe it is important
to evaluate the potential impacts from such large-capacity pipes; specifically, the potential for
increased development and the need to expand the WWTP to handle fixture increased effluent.
The Environmental Assessment recognizes that there will be indirect and cumulative impacts
associated with the project, as explained on pages 30, 39, and 42, as follows:
The economic development activities made possible by the presence of public
sewer may result in significant changes to land use patterns within the project
area. It is expected that the pace of residential, commercial, and industrial
development will increase.
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While it is acknowledged that the proposed project is expected to increase the
pace of fixture development, significant development will occur within the project
area even in the absence of the proposed project.
Increased development has the potential to cause increased stormwater runoff and
stream sedimentation if developers do not adhere to erosion control regulations
and follow best management practices to minimize runoff and erosion.
Additionally, the construction of roads and other impervious surfaces within the
project area will increase the volume of stormwater entering the streams.
Secondary and cumulative effects of the proposed project [on listed species]
would be the potential for sediment entering the river during the construction of
any future development . . . . Significant erosion and stream siltation could occur
if this development is not conducted in a manner consistent with current
regulations.
While development may still occur without public sewer facilities, their availability could
facilitate high-density developments that would be impossible without public sewer and could
promote more rapid development in areas that are currently rural and undeveloped. The reach of
the Little Tennessee River above Lake Emory currently carries a high load of unstable sediments.
It is believed that Lake Emory has served in the past, and continues to serve, as a sediment trap
that has helped to protect the integrity of the river below the Town. In the recent past, the lake
has required dredging in order to slow the process of the lake filling in with sediment. We are
concerned that the proposed sewer line expansion could facilitate development, increasing the
sediment problem in Lake Emory, which would not only cause the lake to fill up with sediment
but also would cause the river and the sensitive resources that live in the river below the lake to
be impacted by sediment deposition. Numerous studies have shown a serious decline in the
health of receiving waters by the time 10 to 15 percent of a watershed is converted to impervious
surfaces. Untempered development and the expansion of urban areas affects local water
resources by changing how water flows in a watershed and what flows into the water. As a
watershed becomes developed, trees, shrubs, and other plants are replaced with impervious
surfaces; these impervious surfaces block infiltration and collect pathogens, metals, sediment,
and chemical pollutants. Without vegetation to store, filter, and slow the flow of storm water,
higher peak flows and lower low flows are generated. The higher peak flows allow a greater
volume of water and contaminants to reach the waterway faster. This increase in volume causes
the erosion of stream banks and scouring of channels, and the increased pollutant load can be
harmful to aquatic organisms and humans. The Appalachian elktoe and the littlewing
pearlymussel are filter-feeders, which makes them sensitive to water-borne pollutants; they also
require stable substrates for survival. Available information indicates that several factors have
adversely affected the water and habitat quality of our creeks and rivers, contributing to the
decline and loss of populations of listed mussels and threatening the remaining populations.
These factors include pollutants in wastewater discharges (sewage treatment plants and industrial
discharges) and the nunoff of silt, fertilizers, pesticides, and other pollutants from poorly
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implemented land-use activities. While we recognize that this project could result in improved
downstream water quality by taking four pump stations off-line, we believe it is important to
_evaluate the gains that will be obtained from the project and to mitigate for the secondary and
cumulative impacts that will result from the project.
To mitigate for secondary and cumulative impacts, the Environmental Assessment proposes to
avoid impacts to nesting animals by avoiding mowing along the sewer corridor between April 1
and September 30 and avoiding the use of pesticides within the sewer corridor and at the reuse
spray irrigation site. Additionally, the mitigation section offers that current, established
ordinances and regulations will mitigate for the secondary and cumulative impacts associated
with the proposed project. The Environmental Assessment lists the following existing measures
and explains how they will mitigate for impacts: (1) The NCDENR's Division of Land
Resources' erosion- and sediment-control practices, if followed, should minimize the amount of
sediment entering the streams and rivers; (2) Macon County's Watershed Protection Ordinance
should restrict some development within the water supply watershed and would require a 30-foot
vegetative buffer along streams within the water supply watershed area; and (3)Macon County's
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance should restrict(with exceptions) development within
50 feet of the river.
While we are pleased that Macon County has in place ordinances which could serve to reduce
impacts to streams and floodplains, we are quite concerned that these ordinances are not enforced
and, more importantly, that these ordinances do not adequately protect sensitive, listed species.
Furthermore, relying on current regulations does not adequately mitigate for those secondary and
cumulative impacts associated with this project. As recognized in the Environmental
Assessment, this project has the potential to increase the density of development and impervious
surfaces along, and in close proximity to, the Little Tennessee River. Associated runoff from
development can contribute excessive amounts of pollutants that can suffocate and poison
freshwater mussels and other aquatic resources within, and downstream of, a project area.
Therefore, adopting ordinances that protect wide forested riparian corridors and the 100-year
floodplain and that adequately treat storm water in development areas is essential to protect water
quality and aquatic habitat in developing landscapes. We realize that the nationwide permit
associated with this project pertains to only a portion of the overall project, specifically the sewer
line stream crossings. However, we recommend that the Corps hold this permit request in
abeyance until the NCDENR/CGLS (the lead agency in the NEPA process) assesses the
secondary and cumulative impacts associated with this project and approves its implementation.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires the following:
Each federal agency shall, in consultation with and with the assistance of the
Secretary, insure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out by such
agency . . . is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered
species or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification
of habitat of such species which is determined . . . to be critical . . . . In fulfilling
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the requirements of this paragraph each agency shall use the best scientific and
commercial data available.
In accordance with the Act, before any federal authorization or permit can be issued for a project,
it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal regulatory,permitting, or funding agency(ies)to
determine whether a project may affect any federally endangered or threatened species (listed
species) or designated critical habitat. The lead federal agency can make one of the following
types of determinations of effects of a project with regard to listed species: (1) "no effect"-no
listed species are found, and no suitable habitat is affected by the project; (2) "may affect, but not
likely to adversely affect" - effects on listed species are expected to be discountable or
insignificant or completely beneficial (this determination requires a concurrence letter from the
Service; and (3) "may affect, likely to adversely affect" - an adverse effect to listed species is
likely to occur as a direct or indirect result of the proposed action, and the effect is not
discountable, insignificant, or beneficial (this determination requires formal consultation with the
Service).
We believe the following measures should be a stipulation for funding by the NCDNR/CGLS to
mitigate for secondary and cumulative impacts associated with the proposed project and to
ensure that the action they are funding does not adversely impact federally listed species or their
habitats. If these measures or equivalent protective measures are not met, we believe formal
consultation should be initiated with our office.
1. New residential and commercial developments that use the proposed sewer
system should be required to implement minimum 200-foot-wide forested
buffers along perennial streams and minimum 100-foot-wide forested buffers
along intermittent streams that contain, or influence streams that contain,
federally listed species. Forested riparian buffers serve as filters for
contaminants, lessen storm-water velocities, supply thermal protection,protect
stream-bank stability, provide important nutrients and woody cover for aquatic
life, and improve the quality of water and wildlife habitat.
2. Sewer lines and associated structures should be constructed outside the
above-described buffer widths.
3. No development in the floodplain should result from the new sewer system.
Executive Order 11988 requires federal agencies to consider and protect
floodplain functions.
4. An adequate plan for the control and treatment of storm water should be
implemented for each development that occurs as a result of the new sewer
system.
5. When constructing new sewer lines, we typically recommend aerial crossings,
elevated sufficiently to reduce the risk of flood damage, or directional boring
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under the streams to prevent stream impacts. If these methods cannot be used
and trenching is determined to be the preferred method,we would like to
review a description of the methodology used for installing the sewer lines.
When trenching is used, there is a high likelihood of future lateral movement of
the streams, which could undercut or erode around the sewer lines. We
recommend the development of a stream-bank monitoring and maintenance
program to promptly stabilize stream banks near the line crossings throughout
the life of this project. Further, exposed pipe or rockcheck dams, which might
potentially impede fish passage, should not be installed within stream channels.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If you have any questions, please
contact Denise at 828/258-3939, Ext. 226. In any future correspondence concerning this project,
please reference our Log Number 4-2-99-073.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Kevin Barnett, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division
of Water Quality, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801
Mr. David McHenry, Mountain Region Coordinator, North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission, 20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway, Waynesville, NC 28786
Mr. Duncan Powell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth
Street, Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
Ms. Becky Fox, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1349 Firefly Road, Whittier, NC 28789
Mr. Dana Bolden, McGill Associates, P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802
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Charles R.Fullwood,Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Hannah Stallings
Construction Grants and Loans
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources SEP - 9 2004
FROM: Fred A. Harris, Chief ; , '! { .
Division of Inland Fisheries I G WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DATE: May 13, 2004
SUBJECT: RecrisedrEnvirt5ninent LAssessment fcor, itt Tem essee�RiPverl, at ao echaye eel
Sewer Line and Wastewater Reuse System
Macon County,North Carolina.
OLIA No. 1197
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(Commission)reviewed the
March 2004 revision of the Environmental Assessment(EA)for the subject project. We also reviewed
responses dated March 25, 2004 from Mr. Dana J. Bolden of McGill Associates, P.A. to our comments on
an earlier revision of the EA. The following comments are provided in accordance with certain
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.),
the North Carolina Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.), and the National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(c)).
The EA describes the proposal by Macon County and the City of Franklin to upgrade its
wastewater treatment plant and construct approximately 40,000 linear feet of gravity sewer line extension
along the Little Tennessee River and Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina.
The Commission appreciates the additional information provided in Mr. Bolden's letter,
particularly that which clarified or supplemented the content of the EA. For example, we now know that
the County has a plan for encouraging voluntary water conservation. We support that program and
encourage its further development. Also clarified was the non-mandatory utilization of the proposed
sewer line extension in the service area by residents; only residents with improperly functioning septic
systems would connect if they chose not to repair their failed system. Therefore, full realization of the
project's benefits to water quality, which the Commission supports, will depend upon an effective
inspection program to identify and subsequently remedy failing systems.
Some streams in the service area of the project are already subject to riparian zone protection. As
described in the EA, 40% of the area is designated water supply that has a 30-foot vegetated buffer
requirement, although the area currently depicted on the Project Location Map delineates what appears to
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be a considerably smaller fraction. We also note that trout streams classified by the Environmental
Management Commission such as Cartoogechaye Creek are subject to a 25-foot land disturbance
restriction enforced by the County_(Macon County Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance §153.37).
Although the requirements described above are certainly helpful,the Commission feels that they
do not adequately protect aquatic resources and maintain the multiple habitat functions of riparian zones
in Macon County from current development,as well as the secondary growth that the project will
facilitate. Further, the proposed buffers only apply to a portion of the project service area. A particular
concern is sediment control provided by riparian buffers. Ongoing sedimentation in the Little Tennessee
River is a serious problem that is degrading aquatic habitat, primarily in the reach upstream of Franklin.
Extensive sedimentation in Lake Emory is a testament that existing protection of riparian zones and other
regulatory controls in this watershed are not sufficient. Consequently, when local governments propose
projects that would further contribute to adverse effects on resources in their jurisdiction, we feel it is
necessary that they augment or initiate measures to off-set these effects. We reiterate Commission
opinion that enacting an ordinance for 100-foot and 50-foot forested buffers along perennial and
intermittent streams,respectively,within the service area is necessary.
Similar to riparian buffers,we feel that the existing protection of floodplains in the project service
area has proven inadequate. The Macon County Flood Damage Protection Ordinance provides protection
of both mapped and unmapped floodways,the latter requiring a 50-foot setback of development from
streams. The information in the EA does not compare mapped floodways to the 100-year floodplains.
However, we anticipate that a considerable amount of floodplain area in the service area can apparently
be developed, but we feel should be excluded from fill to avoid base flood elevation and corresponding
aquatic habitat degradation. Further, the EA and Mr. Bolden's letter also indicate that the Macon County
Flood Damage Protection Ordinance protects floodways by prohibiting fill and encroachment. However,
it appears that floodway development is not entirely prohibited because, as stated in the ordinance,
development is permitted when hydrologic or hydraulic analyses show that a proposed encroachment
would not result in any increase in flood levels during a base flood (§151.26). We are unaware of the
frequency at which this exemption is granted.
We remain discouraged by the resistance to implementing what are, in our opinion, reasonable
measures to mitigate the secondary, adverse effects that the project will have on fish and wildlife habitats.
According to Mr. Bolden's letter, Macon County feels that our recommendations for riparian buffer
protection and restricting development in the 100-year floodplain within the service area would place an
unacceptable burden, presumably economic, on private property owners. Similarly, our recommendation
for instituting a storm water management ordinance was dismissed. We wish to clarify that all of our
recommendations to mitigate secondary and cumulative effects of infrastructure projects are not intended
to nor, to our current knowledge, would they preclude or deter sustainable levels of development. For
example, enactment of an ordinance for riparian buffers would not need to be retroactive to existing land
uses,but rather a component for new commercial,residential, or industrial development where land use
would change. Therefore, we anticipate that the economic burden would be relatively minor. If our
conception is incorrect,the Commission respectively suggests that a cursory evaluation of the economic
consequences of our recommendations would lend credence to concerns that they would have excessive
economic consequences,particularly considering the disproportionate, long-term benefits of natural
resource protection for the entire constituency of the county. In our opinion, assuring adequate protection
of natural resources in Macon County is not only in itself desirable, but also necessary for a region that
depends heavily on economic return associated with seasonal residents and permanent immigrants that are
drawn there by those very natural resources. Without measures to maintain the integrity and
corresponding attractiveness of those resources in the future, economic growth may reflect a similar
impact.
We support the project with regard to its direct benefits to water quality, but we remain concerned
about the outstanding need to implement enforceable controls for sustainable secondary growth. We have

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encouraged Macon County to recognize and address this need throughout our evaluation of the project.
Therefore,we reiterate our opinion that the concerns described above should be thoroughly addressed.
We have no further comments that we can provide on this project.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the revised EA for this project. If there
are any questions on these comments please call Dave McHenry at(828)452-2546 extension 24.
cc: Mr. Dana J. Bolden, McGill Associates,P.A.
Mr. Brian Cole,Biologist,U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,Asheville
Mr. Alex Marks,NCDENR,Division of Water Quality, State Environmental Policy Act Program
Ms. Melba McGee,NCDENR, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

MOWN OF FRANKLIN
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Asheville Repwd Office
Franklin,North Carolina 28744
[phone]
June 11, 2013
Mr. Chuck Cranford
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,,North Carolina 28778
RE: Request to lift Moratorium
Town of Franklin
Old Murphy Road(SR 1442)
Sewer Force Main and
CR Pump Station
Macon County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Cranford:
On January 2, 2000, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality (DWQ) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Town
of Franklin, thereby imposing a sewer line moratorium on a portion of the Town's sewer
collection. Specifically, the moratorium was placed on the pressure sewer line which parallels
SR 1443 (Old Murphy Road) and the CR Pump Station. A copy of the NOV/moratorium letter
issued by the DWQ Asheville Regional Office is attached for your reference, as well as a letter
dated August 5, 2009 from your office confirming that the sewer moratorium remained in effect
at that time.
A sewer system improvements project, jointly funded by the Town of Franklin, Macon
County, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and the North Carolina Rural Center, has
resulted in the construction of a new gravity sewer interceptor along Cartoogechaye Creek to
allow a portion of the flow that had previously been pumped through the force main to be
redirected to the new gravity sewer line.

Additionally, a new sewer pump station has been constructed at the Macon County
industrial park, allowing the CR Pump Station to be decommissioned. The sewer flows that have
been redirected to the new gravity sewer interceptor along Cartoogechaye Creek include the
following: the Cartoogechaye Elementary School, the Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps sewer
pump station on Wayah Road, the Enloe sewer pump station, and the nursing home on Old
Murphy Road.
The new Industrial Park sewer pump station was placed into operation and flows were
diverted to the new gravity sewer line along Cartoogechaye Creek in late spring and early
summer of 2012. With the redirection of a significant amount of sewer flow to the new
Cartoogechaye Creek gravity sewer line, and the greater pumping capacity of the new Macon
County Industrial Park sewer pump station, the collection system can be operated within State
requirements. Therefore, the Town of Franklin requests that the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality issue a written notice of the lifting of the sewer moratorium which was issued on
January 2, 2000.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Warren Cabe
Town Manager
cc: Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin
Mike Waresak, McGill Associates

N--DENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-Division.of Water,Quality.. .
Coleen-H. Sullins
Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman
Governor Secretary
August 5, 2009
Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
Post Office Box 1479
Franklin; North Carolina 28744
Subject: Sewer Moratorium
US Highway 64 Corridor
Town of Franklin
Macon County
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
We are pleased to hear that the Town of Franklin is pursuing supplemental
funding from the Rural Center to assist in the completion of the sew.er system.
necessary to provide proper sewer service to the Highway 64 corridor. :Ori January 2,
2000 the CR Pump Station and the force main paralleling Old Murphy Road were
placed on moratorium as a result of frequent overflows from the CR Pump Station. This
restriction on any new connections to this system remains in effect.
New construction taking place after January 2, 2000, which would normally use
the CR Pump Station or Old Murphy Road force main, has had to find some alternative
means of sewer service. In a growing area like Franklin, which has a central sewer
system, you:would always prefer use of the central system rather than a proliferation of
alternative individual systems.
This project, when completed, should have the effect of reducing the volume of
Infiltration/Inflow entering the Town's collection system. This reduction in volume of
extraneous flow will have the benefit of reducing frequency and volume of Sanitary Sewer
overflows occurring on the Greenway. Reducing the volume of raw sewage at this very public
location is considered highly desirable from the public health standpoint.
The proposed project will allow the abandonment of two old "can style" pump stations
with their attendant confined space problems and difficulty of access for purposes of
maintenance.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 Internet: www.nowaterquality.org )WAy+a
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Mr. Sam Greenwood
August 5, 2009
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I wish the Town success in'seeking supplemental Rural Center funding. Please
do not hesitate to call me at [phone] if] can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Da is
Environmental Engineer
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.;State of North Carolina e
? jepartment of Environment
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;; :Asheville Regional Office
James B.Hunt,Jr.,Governor i
$ill Holman,Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA EDEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T.Stevens,Director ENVIRONMENT ANO NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
IJanuary 2,2000
i CERTIFIED MAIL
I RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ed Henson, Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Notification of Sewer Line Moratorium
Collection System Served by the CR Pump Station
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit:NCO025909
Macon County.
Dear Mr.Ed Henson:
The Division of Water Quality has determined the above referenced facility is unable to adequately treat the waste
tributary to its wastewater treatment plant.
G. S. 143-215.67(a) directs that no person subject to the provisions of G. S. 143-215.1 shall willfully discharge any
wastes to a disposal system in excess of the capacity of the disposal system which the disposal system cannot
adequately treat. '
Pursuant to G. S. 143-215.67(a),this Division is unable to approve any additional sewer connections to the collection
system served by the CR Pump Station. The Town of Franklin is hereby laced on sewer moratorium for the ressure
sewer which parallels SR. 1442 Old Murrohy Road and the CR Pum Station effective upon the receipt of this
correspondence.
The Asheville Regional Office of Division of Water Quality has reviewed the recent compliance history for the pressure
sewer which parallels SR. 1442 (Old Murphy Road)and the CR Pump Station and has noted that there has been fifteen
(15)spills over the past five and a half months.The repeated spills at the CR Pump Station may subject the Town of
r day. The Town of Franklin should immediately take whatever actions
Franklin to a civil penalty of up to$25,000.00 pe
necessary to restore the ability of this pressure sewer to properly transport wastewater to the Town of Franklin's
wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, it should be noted that the responsibility to regulate individual sewer
connections resides with local governments.
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Town of Franklin, Sewer Line Moratorium
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By copy of this letter,the Division of Water Quality is notifying the Macon County Building Inspector's office that no
new building permits should be issued to those wanting to utilize the above referenced pressure sewer.
Please be advised that the permittee is responsible for all violations of the pennit,which may ocdur. Our Regional Staff
nn will assist you in your efforts to return to compliance and will help you in an evaluation of your various options. Should
you have any additional questions,please contact me,or Kevin Barnett of my staff at 828-251-6208.
Sincerel}i-
Forrest R.Westall s
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Permits and Engineering Unit
Compliance/Enforcement Group
Kevin H.Barnett
Mr. Al Ledford,Town of Franklin
`I Macon County Health Department
Macon County Building Inspector
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
May 22, 2007
Mr. Mike Decker
Town Administrator
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Sewer Service
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Macon County
Dear Mr. Decker:
Reference is made to your letter dated May 9, 2007 in which you request that the Town
of Franklin be allowed to offer increased sewer service to TekTone. The Town of Franklin
can allow an increase in wastewater flow from TekTone only in direct proportion to the
reduction in wastewater flow experienced byETRE ustri rse esulting in no overall increase
in wastewater flow to the industrial park pump station.
Should you need to discuss this matter in any way, I encourage you to call Roy Davis
at 828-296-4659.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Franklin Collection System NorthCarolina
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NC Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
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RE: Expansion at TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Dear Mr. Davis:
On behalf of the Town of Franklin and Mr. Carlos Mira, the president
of TekTone Sound and Signal Mfg., Inc., located in the Macon County
`In.dustiial-Par7k:west of town, we are seeking your assistance with a sewer
issue related to expansion at Mr. Mira's facility.
As you are certainly aware, the town is under a moratorium on new
sewer hookups on the west side of our system, which affects this location.
TekTone has sought, and the town has granted, an additional water
allocation to the industry, and additional sewer capacity is needed as well.
TekTone is planning a two-stage expansion. The first will be a 6,000-
square-foot metal building with bathrooms that will be used for light
manufacturing and storage. The second phase will be much larger, at
approximately 52,000 square feet, in anticipation of the successful launch of a
new nurse call system developed by TekTone.
At present, TekTone employs 85 people, with that number expected to
increase to 135 over the next five years. Also, the industry does not require
water for its production processes — any increased capacity would be for
restroom use.
Meanwhile, the former CI ` Indust rie ;plant that is located in the
industrial park has seen its employment drop from 150 workers to 26.
Obviously, there is now less impact on the existing sewer system in this area
due to this reduction, and given the anticipated new hirings at TekTone, the

actual strain on the system would still be less than it was when CR
Industries was at or near its peak.
Based on this information, would the state consider allowing TekTone
to hook its new facilities into the town's system, given the amount of job
creation or job replacement that would take place?
Please consider this request and let me know if there is a mutual
arrangement that we can achieve. If you have questions or need more
information, please call me or Jay Gibson at 524-2516, or you can e-mail me
at [e-mail]. As always, we appreciate your assistance and
input in these matters.
Sincerely,
(Y'�
Mike Decker
Town Administrator
CC: Mr. Carlos Mira, TekTone
Mr. Jay Gibson, Public Works Director

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William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
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Mr. Harold E. Elliott
2860 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Sewer Moratorium
Town of Franklin
Macon County I
Dear Mr. Elliott:
Reference is made to your letter dated February 19, 2007. The January 2, 2000
moratorium on additional connections to any sewer system served by the Town of
Franklin's CR Pump Station force main remains in effect. However, we have allowed the
Town of Franklin to honor promises, for sewer service using the CR pump station force
main, made before January 2, 2000.
If you can make demonstration, acceptable to the Town of Franklin, that the Town
promised you sewer service prior to January 2, 2000 then we have no objection to the
Town honoring those promises.
Sincerely,
RonMavis
Environmental Engineer
Cc: Mike Decker, Town of Franklin
Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin
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2090 US 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards,
I have been advised by the Town of Franklin that the State of NC has placed a
moratorium on additional hookups to the sewer line along the Old Murphy Road
west of Franklin. They also advise that they can only approve same with the
permission of your department.
In May of 1998, 1 applied for a water and sewer hookup from the Town of
Franklin for a double wide mobile home located at 2530 Old Murphy Road. I
made this application upon being advised by Macon County Health Department
that I could not install a septic tank because the soil would not perk properly. I
talked with Mr. Al Ledford, who was Director of Public Works at the time,
concerning the equipment that would best meet my needs. He recommended
Water and Waste Equipment Company from Cleveland, Tennessee.
I contacted this company and shortly thereafter Mr. Ledford and Craig N. Haney,
a company representative, met me at the above location. We discussed my
needs, and they recommended a SPG 200 Simplex system. Both Mr. Ledford
and Mr. Haney assured me that this system had the capability to handle up to
four(4) units if I ever decided to add other rental homes. I considered this as
approval to hook up additional units.
At this time my son, Michael Elliott, has applied to hook up a home for his family.
His home would make a total of only two (2) units on a system previously
approved for four (4) homes. The Town advised my son that permission has
been given for additional hookups to persons having been approved prior to the
moratorium being imposed.

I am requesting approval to hookup one single family unit that will be occupied by
my son and his family. I do not have any plans to add additional units, since I
have given the remaining land to my son.
On February 16, 2007, 1 talked by telephone with Mr. Don Price of your
department and he advised me to send you this letter along with the enclosed
attachments.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter, and if you have any questions or
need additional information, please feel free to call or email me.
Sincerely,
A�,Ak �,�%
Harold E. Elliott
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Date: ed;�2+1 r�pb�2 8:15:26-0500
To:Roy Davis<[e-mail]>
CC:Don Price<[e-mail]>
Is the moratorium still in place on this line'.?'. I thought corrections were made and it was lifted??? what is the Town doing to correct the
problems to get the moratorium lifted. Please contact Mr. Elliot regarding his request and take appropriate action in accordance with
regulations.
Thanks,
R. Edwards
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North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of water Quality - water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway .
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
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Subject:Approval Sewer Hookup Franklin
From:Beeja ellio[[e-mail]
Date:Mon.19 Fob 2007^0-:41:40 EST
To:[e-mail]
HAROLD E.ELLIOTT �
2860 Old Murphy Road
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
Phone: [phone]
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February 19,2007
Mr.Roger Edwards
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
NC Department of Environmental&Natural Resources
2090 US 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Dear Mr.Edwards,
I have been advised by the Town of Franklin that the State of NC has placed a moratorium on additional hookups to the sewer line along the Old Murphy Road west of Franklin
. They also advise that they can only approve same with the permission of your department.
In May of 1998,I applied for a water and sewer hookup from the Town of Franklin for a double wide mobile home located at 2530 Old Murphy Road. I made this application
upon being advised by Macon County Health Department that I could not install a septic tank because the soil would not perk properly. I talked with Mr.Al Ledford,who was
Director of Public Works at the time,concerning the equipment that would best meet my needs. He recommended Water and Waste Equipment Company from Cleveland,
Tennessee.
I contacted this company and shortly thereafter Mr.Ledford and Craig N.Haney,a company representative,met me at the above location. We discussed my needs,and they
recommended a SPG 200 Simplex system. Both Mr.Ledford and Mr.Haney assured me that this system had the capability to handle up to four(4)units if I ever decided to
add other rental homes. I considered this as approval to hook up additional units.
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At this time my son,Michael Elliott,-has applied to hookup a home for his family. His home would make a total of only two(2)units on a system previously approved for four
(4)homes. The Town advised my son that permission has been given for additional hookups to persons having been approved prior to the moratorium being imposed.
I am requesting approval to hookup one single family unit that will be occupied by my son and his family. I do not have any plans to add additional units,since I have given the
remaining land to my son.
On February 16,2007,I talked by telephone with Mr.Don Price of your department and he advised me to send you this letter along with the enclosed attachments.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter,and if you have any questions or need additional information,please feel free to call or email me.
Sincerely,
Harold E.Elliott
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HAROLD E.ELLIOTT
2860 Old Murphy Road
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
Phone: [phone]
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February 19,2007
Mr.Roger Edwards
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
NC Department of Environmental&Natural Resources
2090 US 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Dear Mr.Edwards,
I have been advised by the Town of Franklin that the State of NC has placed a moratorium on additional hookups to the sewer line along the Old Murphy Road west of Franklin
They also advise that they can only approve same with the permission of your department.
In May of 1998,I applied for a water and sewer hookup from the Town of Franklin for a double wide mobile home located at 2530 Old Murphy Road. I made this application
upon being advised by Macon County Health Department that I could not install a septic tank because the soil would not perk properly. I talked with Mr.Al Ledford,who was
Director of Public Works at the time,concerning the equipment that would best meet my needs. He recommended Water and Waste Equipment Company from Cleveland,
Tennessee.
I contacted this company and shortly thereafter Mr.Ledford and Craig N.Haney,a company representative,met me at the above location. We discussed my needs,and they
recommended a SPG 200 Simplex system. Both Mr.Ledford and Mr.Haney assured me that this system had the capability to handle up to four(4)units if I ever decided to
add other rental homes. I considered this as approval to hook up additional units.
At this time my son,Michael Elliott,has applied to hook up a home for his family. His home would make a total of only two(2)units on a system previously approved for four
(4)homes. The Town advised my son that permission has been given for additional hookups to persons having been approved prior to the moratorium being imposed.
I am requesting approval to hookup one single family unit that will be occupied by my son and his family. I do not have any plans to add additional units,since I have given the
remaining land to my son.
On February 16,2007,I talked by telephone with Mr.Don Price of your department and he advised me to send you this letter along with the enclosed attachments.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter,and if you have any questions or need additional information,please feel free to call or email me.
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4 r m Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
CJu:ne=2-6 20G6 L 5'
Mr. Mike Decker, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject:^West-Coventry-Developrnent-;?
Sewer.Service
Town of Franklin
Macon County
Dear Mr. Decker:
We view the.August 6, 1999 letter from.the Town of Franklin to William G. Lapsley, PE
as satisfactory evidence that the Town committed to providing sewer service to West
Coventry prior fh_e�J,.an:uary-2,2000:C.R.,P_ump-S:tatian:_an.-d--f_arc�eWmain_mo.ratori,We
therefore have no objection to the Town of Franklin offering sewer service to West
Coventry projects within the limits of the August 6, 1999 letter. Neither do we have
objection to the Macon County Building Inspector's office issuing building permits for
West Coventry homes to which the Town of Franklin has sold sewer service.
Until further notice the January 2, 2000 Moratorium continues to apply to any other
project which would otherwise make use of the CR Pump Station or force main. Please
do not hesitate to call Roy Davis at 828-296-4659 should any aspect of this letter require
clarification.
Sincerely,
Roger . Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Xc: Jack Morgan
Terry Sutton
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� Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
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May 10, 2006
Mr. Jack Morgan
Code Administrator
Macon County Code Enforcement
1834 Lake Side Drive
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Sewer Tap Moratorium
West Franklin'
Town of Franklin
Macon County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
This is to confirm my two recent requests that you delay issuance of construction permits for
buildings proposed in the area west,of Franklin. In the case of the Sutton & Sons request I need to
review our moratorium and in the case of the request relating to Mill Creek I request that you delay
issuing construction permits for the reason that I am hearing disturbing reports that the developer(s)
have not provided a permanent easement or other ownership arrangements to the Property Owners
Association (POA) for the entire sewer system including the pump station. Again,l want to review our
moratorium as it relates to the Mill Creek area.
Our�; aauary_22:ODQrnora orlu x, directed to the Town of Franklin, resulted from repeated sewage
overflows from the CR Sewage Pumping Station belonging to the Town of Franklin. I understand that
improvements have been made to the pumping station with the result that overflows no longer, occur
at that location. By copy of this letter I am asking,that Mike Decker, Town Manager, inform me in
detail of those improvements and of the history of overflows since implementing those improvements.
I have already asked Jeff Bishop with McGill & Associates to send me a copy of the study relating to
determining the capacity of the force main serving the area west of Franklin. I would like to receive
both of these pieces of information as soon as possible.
With regards to the Mill Creek area I understand that the developer(s) have not deeded easements
for the sewer system to the Property Owners Association, including the land the sewage pumping
station sits on. Until the deeding of easements for the sewer system occurs I will not be assured of
the ability of the POA to properly maintain the system. There is also the issue that permits issued by
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the construction and
operation of the sewer system have not been transferred to the POA. Failure to transfer the permits
might result in operations and maintenance problems for the system. The question of;the surplus
capacity of the force main carrying the sewage.from the Mill creek area has implications for this
project as well.
NonehCarolina
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I look forward to receiving the i iested information. Likewise I look ` vard to discussing this matter.
Please do not hesitate to call n__ _it 828-296-4659
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
Xc: Mike Decker, Town of Franklin
Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin
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Jeff Bishop, McGill & Associates
Jack Vaughn, Mill Creek Estates POA
Chuck Seigel, POA, System Operator
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Mr.Ed Henson,Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
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Dear Mayor Henson:
On January 16, 2001, I visited the CR Pump Station as a follow-up to discussions between Mr. Forrest
Westall and Mr. Al Ledford regarding the sewer line moratorium on the sewer line paralleling Old
Murphy Road. It is the Division of Water Quality's understanding that the concrete pump tank located
next to the pump station is a temporary means of eliminating overflows from the pump station. This
Office does not view this addition as restoring the capacity of the pump station, but merely as "insurance"
against sanitary sewer overflows. At the time of this visit, there were several items that needed
addressing.
The following should be addressed. - The soil surrounding the concrete pump tank is eroding at a
significant rate. The soil should be replaced and compacted to stop this erosion. Also,the top of the
concrete pump tank is at grade and would allow significant surface flows of storm water to enter the tank.
The Town should install risers and sealed lids to prevent the pumping of storm water into the wastewater
collection system.
This Office understands that the Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal for the placement of a
large capacity gravity sewer, which would take the Industrial Park's wastewater flow off of the pressure
sewer in question. The Division views this as a favorable alternative to replacing the CR Pump Station
and allowing additional flows to be added to the existing pressure sewer. The Division will consider
individual requests for taps into the existing pressure sewer on a case by case basis during the interim.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to
comply with all applicable state laws and regulations.
Should you have any additional questions,please me at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
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Kevin H.Barnett
Environmental Specialist
cc: Mr.Mike Decker,Town of Franklin
Mr.Al Ledford, Town of Franklin
Macon County Health Department
Joel Storrow,McGill Associates.
Water Quality Section,59 Woodfin Place,Asheville,NC 28801-2414 Telephone: [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Kevin H. Barnett
Water Quality Section/NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Site visit—CR pump station
Dear Mr. Barnett:
The Town of Franklin received your letter regarding the matter
above on December 21, 2000, and time off for the holidays has delayed
our response, for which I apologize.
However, in discussing this situation with Mr. Al Ledford, the
town's public works director, the "mixture" in the spill retention ditch
was not anti-freeze. Mr. Ledford is taking the necessary steps, however,
to clear up the situation.
If there is anything else that you need from the town or if you have
any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Mike Decker
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Town Administrator
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
I January 2,2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
I Mr. Ed Henson, Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin,North Carolina 28734
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Notification of-Sewer Line Maratoriuzn
Collection System Served by the CR Pump Station
Town of Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit:NCO025909
Macon County.
Dear Mr.Ed Henson:
The Division of Water Quality has determined the above referenced facility is unable to adequately treat the waste
tributary to its wastewater treatment plant.
G. S. 143-215.67(a) directs that no person subject to the provisions of G. S. 143-215.1 shall willfully discharge any
wastes to a disposal system in excess of the capacity of the disposal system which the disposal system cannot
adequately treat.
Pursuant to G. S. 143-215.67(a),this Division is unable topro apve any a 11 dditional sewer connections to the collection
system served by the CR Pump Station. The-Awn of—Franklin-is 13ereb laeed_on:sewer:moratorium-far tine ressure
se rew w Ech—arallels.SR:_1442_..O.l.d.M-1 . h �Ro.ad. and_th'e Ll l'u- tf_ n effective upon the receipt of this
correspondence.
The AshevillcRegional Office of Division of water Quality has reviewed the recent compliance history for the pressure
sewer which parallels SR. 1442 (Old Murphy Road) and the CR Pump Station and has noted that there has been .fifteen
(15)spills over the past five and a half months. The repeated spills at the CR Pump Station may subject the Town of
Franklin to a civil penalty of up to$25,000.00 per day. The Town of Franklin should immediately take whatever actions
necessary to restore the ability of this pressure sewer to properly transport wastewater to the Town of Franklin's
wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, it should be noted that the responsibility to regulate individual sewer
connections resides with local governments.
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December 20,2000
Town of Franklin, Sewer Line Moratorium
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By copy of this letter,the Division of Water Quality is notifying the Macon County Building Inspector's office that no
new building permits should be issued to those wanting to utilize the above referenced pressure sewer.
Please be advised that the pernuttee is responsible for all violations of the permit,which may occur. Our Regional Staff
will assist you in your efforts�questions,return
l compliance
nand
or Kevin Barnett of my staff at 828 251 620g elp you in an evaluation of your various options. Should
you have any additional ques ,peaseotact me,
Sincerer
Forrest R. Westall 5
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Permits and Engineering Unit
Compliance/Enforcement Group
Kevin H.Barnett
Mr. Al Ledford,Town of Franklin
Macon County Health Department
Macon County Building Inspector
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