NC0021229_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 2/2/2021 - WQ Permits

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
O�a9Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan O W. Klimek, P.E., Director _ Division of Water Quality
-- Asheville
March 20, 2007
Mr. Garland Norton, (Mayor
Town of Old Fort'
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031451
Town of Old Fort
Spring Lake Trails Phase 1
Wastewater Collection System Extension
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Norton:
In accordance with your application received on March 9, 2007 we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0031451 dated March 20, 2007, to the. Town of Old Fort for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the
date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by
reference. Please send Roy Davis or Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your
contractor for this collection system extension.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition_ 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria
for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable,
unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification
provided by the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the
Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria
and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
§143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection
facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
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Town of Old Fort March 20, 2007 Page 2
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina,as amended, -and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted to the Town of Old Fort for the construction and operation of approximately 1,060 linear feet of
8-inch diameter gravity sewer to serve Spring Lake Trails Phase 1, a five lot residential community,
and the discharge of 1,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Old
Fort's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on March 9, 2007 and in
conformity with 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February, 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump IStations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Old Fort's
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0021229) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
If 'any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This req.uest must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Roy Davis at (828)
296-4500
cc: _McDowell County Building Inspector
David W. Poore, PE
PERCS Files
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TOWN OF OLD FORT
SPRING LAKE TRAILS PHASE 1
MCDOWELL COUNTY
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0031451
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This permit shall be effective from.the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall- be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 213.0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per. year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least -once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional- office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 28 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.

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Permit No. W0003.1451. Town of Old Fort Spring Lake Trails Phase 1, McDowell County, March 20, 2007
4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy, of the construction record drawings; as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional` Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
perrr�it; 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February'12,
1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
Stati on and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this
project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
trackl further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of.the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each] partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Draw'ings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit,11617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; .15A NCAC 2T .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June � 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes '§143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorilyi including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those 'I as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local,,1 state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .020b, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under! 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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11. Noncompliance Notification:
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional
Office telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but .in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either
of the ifollowing:
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Permit No WQ0031451 Town of Old Fort Spring Lake Trails Phase 1 McDowell County March 20, 2007
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station orfacility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I of Form CS-SS,O '(or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence: This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur.. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 201h day of March, 2007
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for AI ` W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031451

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION
System Description:
1,060 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer
Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following:
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One dopy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
gene lator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
• Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit
modifications are reouired for anv chanaes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. regulations or
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced
project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
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observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance
of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting
materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
ROGER C. EDWARDS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
The Permitteel is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow
made tributary', to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be
considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

C-TRACK APPLICATION -for GRAVITY SEWERS, PI
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MAR - 9 2007 I FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
o�GRvvTFY S WERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
WATER QUALITY SECTION i essure sewers systems are not to be included as part of this application package)
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INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate tha you have included/addressed the following list of required application package items by
checking the space provided next.to, each applicable item: Failure to submit all required items will lead to your application
being returned as incomplete. This form may be photocopied for use as an original.
® I. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application
form: Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality
(Division) will only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items
addressed. You do not need to submit detailed Plans and specifications unless you respond NO to Item 1302).
® II. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $400 made payable to: North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Checks shall be dated within 90 days of application submittal.
❑ III. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in .the name of a
privately -owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the
sewer extension. If a CPCN has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The project name in the
CPCN or letter must match that provided in Item A(2a) of this application.
❑ IV. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies of a property executed operational agreement if
the sewer extension is permitted by a private applicant and will be serving residential or commercial lots (e.g.,
houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.)_ that will be sold to another entity. If the applicant is a
homeowners' association, use Form HOA 02/03. If the applicant is a developer, use Form DEV 02/03. EVEN IF
THE PROJECT WILL BE TURNED OVER TO A MUNICIPALITY, FORM DEV 02103 IS REQUIRED.
❑ V. Flow Acceptance Letters — If the owner of the downstream sewers and/or WWTF is different from the applicant,
submit two copies of a flow acceptance letter from the owner of the downstream sewers and WWTF, if different.
Flow acceptance letters must contain the following minimum information: applicant and project name, amount of
flow accepted, and name and permit number of the receiving sewers/WWTF. The flow acceptance must not
expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less than a year prior to the application date.
Intergovernmental agreements or other contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific flow acceptance
letter.
® VI. Map — Submit an 8.5-inch by 11-inch COLOR copy of_the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map along
with this form. The map should identify the entire project area location as well as the closest downslope surface
waters as clearly as possible. Each map portion must be labeled with the map name and number, the identified
location of the sewer line and pump stations, and be of clear and reproducible quality. For instance, if the project
involves 4 miles of interceptor sewer that traverses over or near several different waterbodies (or counties,
basins, etc.), the map should have location 1D's shown for each different waterbody (where the sewer line is within
100 feet of such waterbody - see Instruction VI0. This location ID is self chosen and used to cross reference the
location in Section C of the permit application.
❑ VII. Stream Classifications — Section C .
• If any portion of the project is within 100 feet of any down slope surface water, Section C must be completed
forthe pertinent sections.
• If the entire project area is a minimum of 100 feet away from any down slope surface waters BUT there is a
pump station involved where a history of power outage is to be used to provide adequate design storage
instead of dual feed or permanent or portable generator, Section C must be completed to demonstrate that
the closest down slope surface water is Class C (see 15A NCAC 2H .0219(h)(3)(D)).
• Use the guidance document entitled, "Determining Watershed Classifications for Form FTA 02/03 (Fast -Track
Sewer Systems)" available from http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres or by contacting the appropriate regional
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❑ Vill. Environmental Assessments — If this project is subject to an Environmental Assessment (EA)115A NCAC
01C], this application can not be used. Send the project application on Form PSFMGSA 10/99 to the PERCS
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Applications can not be accepted until a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been issued. A copy is to be submitted
with that permit application.
® IX. Certifications —Section D
The application must be certified by both the applicant and a North Carolina Registered Professional Engineer
(PE). The applicant signature must match the signing official listed in Item A(1 b). The PE should NOT certify the
application if he/she is unfamiliar with 15A NCAC 2H .0200, the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (most
recent version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
(most recent version), as applicable to the project. Certification by a PE who is unfamiliar with these documents
is subject to NC Board referral.
X. Downstream Sewer & Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity
The applicant has assured downstream pipe, pump station and treatment plant capacity. The addition of new
sources of wastewater from this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving treatment plant. The
flow from this project will not cause capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream
pump station en route to the receiving wastewater treatment plant. If the applicant is not the owner of the
downstream sewer or receiving treatment plant, submittal of flow acceptance letter(s) indicates that owner has
adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215.67(a).
THE COMPLETED FTA 02/03 APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND $400
FFF sHcIuLn RE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICE
ADDRESS
COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
(828) 2964500
Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison,
[phone] Fax
McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford,
Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Robeson,
[phone]
Richmond, Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue; Suite 301
Alexander, Caban•us, Catawba,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln,
[phone]
Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
(919) 5714700
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance,
[phone] Fax
Wake, Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan,
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene,
[phone]
Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin,
[phone] Fax
Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt,
Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford,
[phone]
Rockingham, Randolph, Stokes, Surry,
(336) 7714631 Fax
Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
For more information, visit our web site at. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslpewsl

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USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD. Application Number: 5
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Owner.•
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Town of Old Fort
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
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Garland Norton, Mayor
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) for authorized signing officials!)
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The legal entity who will own this system is:
❑ Individual ❑ Federal ® Municipality ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
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P.O. Box 520 11
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Project (Facility) Information: - -
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Spring Lake Trails Phase I Sanitary Sewer Extension 2b. McDowell
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Brief Project Name (permit will refer to this name) County Where Project is Located
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Contact Person:
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David W. Poore, P.E., CPESC
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
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828-433-5661 3c. [e-mail]
Phone Number I E-mail
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Project is ® New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
For modifications, attach a separate sheet clearly explaining the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another
phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only include the modified information in this permit application - do not
duplicate project information in B(7) and B(10-11) that has already been included in the original permit.
2.
Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a.
If private, applicant will be:
2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or
❑ Public Utility (Instruction III)
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❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3))
❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction IV)
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❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
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Town of Old Fort
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Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
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Old Fort WWTP ;4b. NCO021229
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Town of Old Fort
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Owner of Downstream Sewer
Receiving Sewer Size
❑ Force Main
Permit Number of Downstream Sewer (if known)
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The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
® Residential Subdivision
❑ Car Wash
❑ Apartments/Condominiums
❑ Institution
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❑ Mobile Home Park
❑ Hospital
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❑ School
❑ Church
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❑ Restaurant
❑ Nursing Home
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❑ Office
❑ Other (specify):
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Volume of wastewater to be allocated for this particular project: 1,200 gallons per day
*Do not include previously permitted allocations
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If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
❑ Interceptor Line - Flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No.
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flow expected

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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(I) for Item 13(7) orthe design flow for line or pump station sizing if zero flow in the space below. Values other than
that in 15A NCAC 2H .0219(I)(1-2) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use data in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219(I)(3).
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5 Residential lots X 120 GPD/Bedroom X 2 BR/Lot = 1,200 GPD
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
Gravity or Force Main(use the pull down menu)
8" SDR-35, PVC
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0.200 miles
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Summary of Pump Stations to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary) N/A
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Location ID
Power Reliability Option
(self chosen - as shown on
Design Flow
Operational Point
(1- dual line feed; 2- permanent generator MATS; 3-
plans for cross-reference)
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GPM @ TDH
portable generator w/telemetry; 4-wet well storage)
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12. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC 2H .0200 as applicable?
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® Yes ❑ No If no, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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13. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
Stormwater? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
14. Does this project involve aerial lines or siphons? Check if yes: ❑ ©o
�These lines _will -be conside[ed hioh_ario0tv_and must be checked_once_every-six months _
15. Does this project have gravity sewer lines designed at minimum slopes? ❑ No
Be aware that the Division will not accept installed lines more than 10% flatter than the minimum slop installed outside this tolerance should be
corrected prior to submitting the final engineering certification..

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1. Use the Division's guidance document entitled, "DETERMINING STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FORM FTA 02103
(FAST -TRACK SEWER SYSTEMS)" to collect and record the stream classification data below (attach additional sheets as
necessary). This documeht'is available from our web site or by contacting the appropriate Division of Water Quality
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regional office (see instructions for addresses) OR indicate the following:
® A Stream Classification is not needed because all parts of the project are at least 100 feet away from any down slope
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waterbody; AND,
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® A Stream Classification is not needed because the design does not depend on wet well storage as a power reliability
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has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not
included, this application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000
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FAST-TRACK•APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
Project Name:-P ( Review Date: O . I tom\ a O 27
Project Number' 0-0-of ��o— Reviewer:
All fast -track projects should be submitted on the application entitled "Fast -Track Application for
Gravity Sewers, Pump Stations, and Force Mains" (FORM: FTA 02/03 Rev 3,currently) unless
otherwise directed by the PERCS. Any pump station/force main projects that require an
Environmental Assessment (EA) are excluded from the Fast -Track review process, and should be
submitted for full review to the Central Office (PERCS) on FORM: PSFMGSA 10/99. Additionally,
any projects involving a flow reduction request must receive approval for the flow reduction from
the central office. s
Does the application package appear to be generally complete (i.e. all attachments, check, key
questions answered)? If any portion of the application is not complete, or if any required
instruction items have been omitted, RETURN the application package and supporting
documents to the applicant using the Project Return Letter template. Send the package and
letter via certified mail to the applicant, and a copy of the letter to the engineering consultant.
Any projects that are to be returned shall be returned prior to accepting the application (i.e.,
before logging in the application and depositing the check). After a project has been accepted,
any information that is found to be incorrect and/or lacking must be requested via an Additional
Information Request in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0208(e).
Ensure that a check for $400 is submitted and made out to NCDENR. All new projects and major
modifications to existing projects require an application fee. A major modification includes any
changes to permitted flow volumes, changes in pipe diameter, changes in pipe length greater that
10% of the originally permitted length, changes in the operating points of a pump station, etc.
SECTION A — Application Information
If the applicant is private (Item B(2)) and listed as a corporation, check the NC Department of the
Secretary of State's web site at http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/Corporations% to ensure that the
Applicant is registered with the Secretary of State to conduct business as a corporation in the
State of NC. Developer's and HOA's should be listed.
Ensure that the signing official meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b). If they do -not,
request a revised application that has been completed by an appropriate official or a letter from
an appropriate official that indicates the person in question is delegated to sign the application on
the applicant's behalf. A current list of Delegated Signing Officials can be obtained from the
PERCS. If a new delegated signing official letter is presented with the application, forward a copy
to the central office so that the person may be added to the Delegated Signing Official list. The
central office will send E-mails to the appropriate region if a new signing official has been added
so that the most current list can be used. The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has an example
delegated signing official letter from http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/PERCS/spraypol.htmI#DELEG.
SECT N B — Permit Information
Project is new? Modification? If the project is a modification to an existing permit, be sure to
enter the application into BIMS as a permit, modification (i.e. "renew/modify application" and not
"create new project"). BIMS will pull the previous signing official and affiliations information.
Please go through all the tabs and ensure the information is correct for the current project.
Applicant a public entity (e.g. county, town, sanitary district)?
Applicant a private entity?.
Own (i.e. lease) units, lots, parcels, etc?
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Sell units, lots, parcels, etc?..
j Certificate of Public Coonenience and Necessity? 2H .0205(d)(2)
♦ Required if the applican\he
blic utility. In lieu of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Neceey may submit written approval from the
North Carolina Utilities sion's Public Staff that'states that the utility is
allowed to provide utility in. the subject project area. Note that the
project name on the apand on the CPCN must match. Contact the
NCUC Public Staff if qurise. This is NOT REQUIRED for a
municipality or county! e of companies that would provide a CPCN
are Heater Utilities or Ca er Service, etc.
Operational Agreement? 2H)(2
♦ Operational Agreements are only requi d if the applicant is not a public
entity (i.e. Town, County, etc.) or public Ntility as designated by the North
Carolina Utilities Commission AND the to being served by the collection
system are to be sold to individual owners.
♦ If the applicant is a developer, they must
I out the DEVELOPER
Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV 02,1
A developer may be
responsible for the system for an interim pe iod until the homeowners
association is formed, at which time a PerrJt
Name/Ownership Change
request (FORM: PNOCF 06/00) will be nef
ed to transfer the permit to '
the HOA.
♦ If the applicant is a homeowners' ass ciation (HOA), they must fill out
the ASSOCIATION Operational Ag ement (FORM: HOA 02/03 The
HOA must be registered with the ecretary of State's office and must
provide a copy of the Associatio s' Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
These documents should be re iewed to ensure that all applicable
language regarding the collec on system is included as is required by
the Operational Agreement.
The Operational Agreements ould°be attached to the permit and
incorporated into the langua a of the permit. Please note that Operational
Agreement language shout not be altered without approval from the
Attorney General's Office Operational Agreements are available at
htt ://h2o.enr.state.nc.0 PERCS/ from the collection system applications
page.
Approval of flow to receiving sewers and WWTF? (i.e. P4 procedure, but now in-house!)
♦ Ensure that the receiving sewers and WWTF have adequate capacity available to accept the
flow volume that is being requested, and that the WWTF has been in compliance with their
treatment and disposal permit.
�Oeptance letter(s) from the owner of the WWTF and owner of any intermediate sewers (if
different from WWTF owner and applicant)? 2H .0205(d)(3)(C)
♦ Required only if the applicant and the owner of the WWTF/intermediate sewers are not the
same entity.
♦ Project specific flow acceptance letters are required.
♦ Ensure that the following items appear in the flow acceptance letter. applicant's name,
project name, amount of wastewater flow accepted, date that the flow acceptance was
granted, expiration date of the acceptance, and name/permit number of the receiving WWTF.
Do not accept a flow acceptance letter that was issued more than one year prior to the
receipt of the package.
♦ Ensure that the owner accepted the entire volume of flow listed in application.
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Main Problems Noted: A flow acceptance letter is provided by the receiving WWTP owner but
not the downstream sewer owner, which both are different from the applicant. Example, private
developer in Knightdale. Both Knightdale and Raleigh would need to provide a flow acceptance
letter.as Knightdale will transport the wastewater and Raleigh will treat the wastewater.
Wastewater industrial r domestic i nature?
♦ Most projects will b for w ater that is domestic is nature, however, if Item B.6 indicates
that the wastewater is industrial in nature, notify the Regional Office Pretreatment
Coordinator or the WQ Pretreatment Unit Central Office to determine if a pretreatment permit
is needed or if a program already in place and compliant.
�Iowvolume calculated correctly? 2H .0299(l)
♦ Ensure that the daily design flow in the application is based on the guidance provided in the
regulations or existing flow, and that the explanation as to how this volume was determined is
very specific (i.e., 22 three -bedroom homes, 50,000 s.f. of retail space, 18 employees, etc).
This information will be included in the description of the system in the permit. Our regs say
120 gpd/bedroom for residential. Note that for one -bedroom the minimum they can use is
240 gpd.
♦ If daily design flow is not based on regulations, ensure that the applicant has an approved
flow reduction of daily design flow rate on file with the Division. A list of approved flow
reductions may be obtained from the DWQ Intranet or by contacting the PERCS. Flow
reduction requests are to be reviewed by the central office, and must be reviewed and
approved before the application is accepted by the regional office for review.
♦ On occasion, there may be an instance where supporting documentation is -submitted with
the application for a specific facility. Contact PERCS to determine a course of action.
♦ Ensure that the flows shown on the application match up to what is shown on the plans (if
available for review). For example, if the application states that 100 lots are to be developed,
ensure that there are 100 lots, and not 150 lots, shown on the plans. Plans are only required
for review if the applicant is requesting a variance to the MDC or the .0200's.
♦ Do not allocate "future" wastewater flows (i.e., that based on speculative development).
These would be permitted in future wastewater collection system extensions. Although, we
do allocate "unknown" flows on a per acre basis for industrial/commercial park applications.
Generally, the Division has accepted between 900 gpd/acre —1500 gpd/acre. Let the
en ineer support his calculation.
Adequate information provided regarding the proposed gravity sewer and/or force main (if
applicable)?
Note 1: An Environmental Assessment may be required if there are 3 miles of gravity sewer over
18-inches in diameter (15A NCAC 1C.0100). Environmental Assessment projects can NOT go
Fast -Track!
Main Problems Noted: A public entity specifies 6-inch line when 8-inch is required; 4-inch line is
specified and no variance requested
Adequate information provided regarding the proposed pump station(s) (if applicable)?
Note: An Environmental Assessment may be required if the pump station(s) have a firm capacity
of 1,750 GPM or greater (15A NCAC 1C .0100)..If there are any questions about whether an EA
may be required, discuss with your supervisor or contact Alex Marks of the Planning Branch's
Local Government Assistance Unit.
♦ Power reliability at the pump station provided in accordance with Section 5.04 of the
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
document (i.e. dual line feed, portable generator w/telemetry, permanent generator with
automatic transfer switch, wet well storage if near Class C waters)? Note 1: Section C of the
FTA has to be completed and show a Class C down slope water in order to use wet well
storage as a reliability option. Include the special condition in the permit. You will need to
ask for storage calculations and the power outage data. Note 2: Ensure telemetry is specified
if a portable generator is called out. Check with the engineer if unsure.. Note 3: Ensure an
automatic transfer switch (ATS) is specified if a permanent (standby) generator is specified.
Check with the engineer if unsure.
Main Problems Noted: Failure to specify appropriate or applicable power reliability option
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Project designed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0200, the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and
Force Mains document (as applicable)? NO will be checked in Item B(12) of the FTA. If NO,
i forward one copy of the supporting documents to the Central Office for review, indicating the
permit number, owner and project name. The Central Office will review the variance request, and
jif approvable, specific, language regarding the variance will be forwarded to the Regional Office
reviewer to incorporate into the permit. A copy of the variance letter provided by the central office
should be kept with the application file. If you catch something in the application or supporting
documents that is not in accordance with our regs or MDC, send an additional information
request.
j Main Problems Noted: A public entity specifies 6-inch line when 8-inch is required; 4-inch line is
specified and no variance requested; supporting documents show slope issues...
ECTI C — Watershed Classification
I Color topographic map submitted?
Watershed classification required? If YES, you are advised to "spot-check" the classification(s).
If NO, ensure the applicant/engineer has indicated why one is not required. BOTH BOXES IN
SECTION C MUST BE CHECKED TO NOT PROVIDE A CLASSIFICATION!
SECTIO�Applicant Certifications
uSigning Official's signature? 2H .0206(b)
♦ Ensure that the applicant's signature is the same person as that listed as the applicant's
signing official on Page 1 of the application form.
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E stamped, signed, and dated application, plans, specifications, and calculations (if applicable)?
2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii)
4 Ensure that the same engineer has signed, sealed, and dated the application and all the
items, with the exception of items designed by specialty disciplines (i.e., architectural,
structural, plumbing, and electrical plans). If not, an explanation and/or authorization is
required.
Adequate information provided for the engineer/engineering firm?
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PE with active license in North Carolina? 2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii) or 2H .0203(28)
♦ Ensure that ALL pertinent P.E's have active licenses by checking the NC Professional
Engineer's Board web site (www.ncbels.orq - the PE number must be six digits, use leading 0
when needed).
♦ If the PE seal number does not show up on the web site database, call the PE Board for
verification [phone].
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Drafting a Permit
♦ In order to be consistent, use the most current version of the Fast -Track permit shell. This permit
shell contains specific language with respect to the Minimum Design Criteria, regulations, and
collection system permitting. The PERCS will notify you of any changes to, this permit shell.
♦ Be specific with respect the system description and information. Indicate the flow, what the project
will be serving, length and size of gravity sewer lines and force mains, etc. For projects involving
pump stations, the size of the pump stations, as well as the reliability option and any additional info
(telemetry, odor control system, etc) should be included. A sample permit is on the DWQ Intranet.
♦ Add or remove any special conditions as necessary. Please call attention to any non-standard permit
conditions in the cover letter of the permit and include the permit condition where necessary. See the
Example Special Conditions document.
♦ If the project is a modification, don't forget to include the system description from the previous permit
and void the previous permit in the language! Some of these can be tricky so feel free to run the
drafted permit through PERCS first before issuance.
♦ it is preferable if Fast -Tracks are saved electronically by permit number under issued year and month.
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Denying a Project
♦ If the Reviewer/Supervisor determines that an application package should be denied because it can
not meet NC Statutes, rules or regulations, then a denial letter should be drafted. Special attention
should be paid to the statutory deadline for permitting. If it is thought that a project might be
denied, it is important to review it and draft the denial letter as soon as possible. There must
be time allowed for the denial letter to be sent up to the Director and signed prior to the
statutory date.
♦ The Reviewer should use the Application Denial Letter template to prepare a denial package for the
Supervisor's review and submittal to the Director for signature. The letter should not be dated, but
instead will be dated after the Director signs it. A memo to the Director should be attached to the top
of the denial package summarizing the reasons for denial. This package must be singed off on by the
reviewer, supervisor; Section Chief, and Director. Distribute the letter as directed.in "Issuing a
Permit" below.
Issuing a Permit
♦ Permits should be signed only by those delegated to sign for the Director.
♦ Permits should be distributed as follows (include the signed Operational Agreement with the
permit and all distribution copies if applicable!):
✓ Original to the Permittee
✓ Copy to the consulting engineer
✓ Copy to the county health department
✓ Copy to the Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental. Protection for all projects located
in Mecklenburg County
✓ Copy(ies) to the owner of the WWTF and owner of the downstream sewers (if different than the
Permittee)
✓ Electronic Copy and Hard Copy to the PERCS for our files
✓ Copy to Central Files (attach application package and any supporting documents with a staple —
do not include any plans unless they are small and can be folded up into an 8.5" x 11" sheet)
✓ Save an electronic version named WQOOXXXXX.doc in a folder on your office shared drive or
hard drive. Try to keep your drafts and issued files separate. SEND ELECTRONIC COPIES TO
PERCS on a frequent basis — weekly or monthly!
Permit Corrections
♦ If a permit has been issued but an error discovered MADE BY US internally or by the Permittee or
their engineer, a permit correction is necessary.
♦ Pull the original permit and make the corrections — do not change issue dates or enter a new
application in BIMS — resave the permit
♦ Prepare the permit correction cover letter modifying as applicable — the corrections need to be
distributed to the same people/agencies who received the orginal permit l
♦ Print the corrected permit and permit correction letter — sign if needed
♦ Maintain Permit in BIMS — add permit corrected event date and comments as to what was corrected
♦ Copy and distribute
The Certification
♦ Final engineering certifications will be submitted back to your office when the project is complete.
These should be date stamped (the certification page, record drawings and calculations, if applicable)
♦ Construction, Grants & Loans (CGL) may request and audit some of these certifications
♦ Regardless of whether the region or CGL reviews a certification, the receipt date must be logged into
BIMS. Perform the following: Maintain Permit, Enter Permit No., Go to Events Tab, Add Event, Select
Engineering/Tech Specialist Certification Received, Enter Receipt Date
♦ If the certification sheet is marked partial — put partial in the event comment field.
♦ If the certification seems incomplete — missing plans or calculations or no PE seal — note incomplete
in the comment field. Send an incomplete certification letter. The certification page in the permit
explains exactly what the engineer is to provide.
♦ If the certification is provided to CGL — maintain the engineer certification received event and put "to
CGL for review on DATE" in the event engineer certification received comment field.
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♦ !If the region wishes to perform a detailed review — look for items not meeting the minimum design
'criteria or outside of the permit.. For instance, minimum cover; slope; minimum separation distances;
line size changes; length; reroutes; additional lots than permitted; pump station alarms; pump cycle
times; no indication of record drawing (as-builts) on plans; no PE seal or note about record drawings
(land surveyor seals are not appropriate). A certification checklist is being developed.
♦ Regardless of review, certifications need to be processed as this closes out the permit. Follow the
processing engineering certifications,guidance document.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 18, 2001
Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Stafford:
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DEG 2 0 2001
Review Comments
Town of Old Fort
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
& Sewer System Improvements
Project No. E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123
A review of the plans and specifications for the Town of Old Fort wastewater treatment
plant improvements & sewer system improvements project has been completed by the
Construction Grants and Loans Section. The comments resulting from this review are being
transmitted directly to your engineer for clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your
reference. Our goal is to approve the plans and specifications as soon as possible. A thorough
and timely response to our review comments is necessary in order to accomplish this goal.
Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the review of
the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact Ryan Scruggs, the State Project Review Engineer, at [phone].
Sincerely,
ZCe4G.dden, Jr., P.E., Supervisor
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
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Attachment (To All cc's)
cc: McGill Associates
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Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ryan Scruggs
DMU/SRG
Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
E-Mail Address www.nccgl.net FAX [phone]
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
Comments on the Plans and Specifications
Town of Old Fort
Sewer System Improvements
(Habitat For Humanity, Redtown Road & Jolly Road)
SRG Project No. E-SRG-C-01-0123
12/18/2001
GENERAL
1. Provide a completed non -discharge permit application (not a Fast Track permit
application) with the $400 application fee for the proposed Habitat For Humanity, Red
Town Road, and Jolly Road sewer system improvements. A copy of the application form
(PSFMGSA 10/99) is attached.
2. Please include the SRG project number E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123 on the cover of the plans and
specifications.
3. Provide a copy of the approved NC DOT encroachment agreements for the project and
confirm that all conditions of the encroachment agreements have been incorporated as
requirements for the contractor.
4. Provide a copy of the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from the Division of
Land Quality or a letter from them stating that no permit is required for this project.
5. Provide a copy of the approved Southern Railroad encroachment agreements for the
project and confirm that all conditions of the encroachment agreements have been
incorporated as requirements for the contractor.
6. Identify the 100-year flood elevation on the plans. Confirm that all manhole rims are
above the 100-year flood elevation.
7. Advise if there are gas stations in the vicinity of the proposed project. If yes, then an
investigation should be performed on the soils and groundwater to determine if they are
petroleum contaminated. When the contamination exists, plans and specifications must
address how the contaminated soils and groundwater must be handled. All materials used
in petroleum contaminated soils need to be compatible with petroleum.

8. All construction easements, permanent easements, and rights -of -way must be shown on
the plans. Identify the width of the construction easement and/or width of road right-of-
way. Confinn that the proposed easement and/or right-of-way is adequate for
construction purposes. Sheets C3, C4, and C5 do not appear to provide this information.
9. Provide an engineering justification for the use of 12-inch gravity sewer pipe on Sheet C 1
and Sheets C4-05 in lieu of 8-inch or 10-inch gravity sewer pipe.
10. The information from a reasonable subsurface investigation must be made available to the
contractor. If not included in the specifications, the specifications must advise where a
copy of the report can be observed.
11. Comments from the Asheville Regional Office are forthcoming and will be forwarded to
you upon receipt by the Construction Grants and Loans Section.
We strongly recommend that Bid Schedule (Division A - Sewer) Item No. 1 (8-inch
gravity sewer) and Item No. 2 (12-inch gravity sewer) be revised to show categories for
depth of cut for the proposed sanitary sewer. Providing these categories may help receive
better overall prices from bidders and result in cost.savings should changes in the
alignment of the pipeline become necessary. Please revise the bid schedule item as
necessary.
2. The 28 Sewer Service Connections identified in the Bid Schedule (Division A - Sewer)
for Item No. 7 should be shown on the plans.
3. j Bid Schedule (Division A - Sewer) Item No. 9 identifies 50 LF of 20-inch encasement but
the plans identify 50 LF of 24-inch encasement. Please make revisions to the plans and
specifications as necessary.
4. On page AB-1 and page 1 of Section 1200, the linear footages provided in the work
j descriptions are slightly different from the linear footages provided in Bid Schedule -
Division A (Sewer) and Bid Schedule - Division B (Jolly Road Water). Please consider
using the same linear footage descriptions on all of these pages to avoid confusion.
5. On page I13-5, the percent goal figures should be included in Item # IB-10. They appear
to have been inadvertently omitted.

PLANS
Sheet C1
The plan sheet appears to show that the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer line will be
connected and discharge into an existing manhole that discharges into an existing 8-inch
gravity sewer line. Confirm the size of the downstream gravity sewers connected to this
existing manhole. Please provide an engineering justification for the current scenario of
discharge from a 12-inch gravity sewer into an 8-inch gravity sewer. Provide calculations
to demonstrate that the existing collection system can adequately handle the additional
flow.
2. Although the following slopes are adequate to meet minimum slope requirements for a
12-inch gravity sewer, the following slope differences could present problems during
construction:
A) Proposed 51.4 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 0.65% appears to actually be at a
0.60% slope.
B) Proposed 58.34 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 0.74% appears to actually be at a
0.69% slope.
C) Proposed 77.88 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 15.09% appears to actually be at
a 14.32% slope.
D) Proposed 279.2 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 2.82% appears to actually be at a
2.78% slope.
E) Proposed 149.04 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 0.4% appears to actually be at a
0.33% slope.
F) Proposed 165.94 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 9.57% appears to actually be at
a 9.30% slope.
3. The proposed 12-inch gravity sewer discharges into existing manhole located at Station
10+00. Identify the IN and OUT invert elevations for the existing 8-inch gravity sewer
line in the existing manhole.
4. Confirm the constructability of the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer and manhole located
at approximately Station 14+66.82 near the existing concrete monument.
5. Confirm the constructability of the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer and manhole located
at approximately Station 16+54.17 near the existing iron pole.
6. None of the proposed manholes shown on this plan sheet are provided with a TOP or
RIM ELEVATION. Please provide the top or rim elevation for each proposed manhole
on this plan sheet and confirm that each manhole is drawn to the appropriate vertical
scale on the profile view.

Sheet C2
The proposed water lines for Jolly Road are not eligible for SRG funding.
2. Provide a copy of the permit for the proposed water lines from the Public Water Supply
Section.
Sheet C3
1. Provide a detail for the two (2) "Proposed Concrete Anchor 36' O.C. (Typ.)" shown
between Station 14+50 and Station 15+00. Confirm whether the "Keying Pipes on
Slopes" Detail on Sheet D1 is an adequate detail for the proposed concrete anchors. In
addition, the station locations for the both of the proposed concrete anchors should be
identified and shown on the profile view.
2. Confirm that a minimum of 10 feet of horizontal separation is provided between the
existing water line on the north side of Jolly Road and the proposed 8-inch sewer line
between Station 10+00 and Station 20+00. In lieu of adequate separation, ferrous pipe
tested to water main standards may be provided.
3. 1 The proposed 8-inch gravity sewer discharges into existing manhole located at Station
10+00. Identify the IN and OUT invert elevations for the existing 8-inch gravity sewer
line in the existing manhole. Provide calculations to demonstrate that the existing
collection system can adequately handle this additional flow.
Sheet C4
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1. Confirm that the construction corridor for the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer
approximately 6 feet off the gravel Redtown Road (SR 1233) is adequate for
constriction.
2. Although the following slope is adequate to meet minimum slope requirements, the
following slope difference could present problems during construction:
A) Proposed 105.07 LF of 12-inch Sanitary Sewer @ 6.40% appears to actually be at
a 6.24% slope.
Sheet C5
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1 i Confirm that the construction corridor for the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer
approximately 6 feet off the gravel Redtown Road (SR 1233) is adequate for
construction.

2. The station locations for BEGIN and END of the proposed 50 LF of 24-inch steel
encasement pipe bored and jacked with 12-inch DIP Class 350 carrier pipe located
between approximately Station 22+25 and Station 22+75 should be identified and shown
on the profile view.
3. The existing 15" CM' storm sewer located at approximately Station 32+85 should be
clearly identified on the profile view. Confirm that a minimum of 12 inches of vertical
separation is provided between the existing 15" CMP storm sewer and the proposed 12-
inch sanitary sewer. In lieu of adequate separation, ferrous pipe with water tight joints
tested to water pipe standards may be provided.
4. Provide the invert elevation of the existing 8-inch VCP to be connected to the proposed
manhole located at Station 32+54.77 on the profile view.
5. For the proposed connection of the existing 4-inch gravity sewer service line to the
proposed 12-inch gravity sewer located at approximately Station 31+85, we would not
typically expect to see an approximately 90 degree bend in a gravity sewer service line
due to the potential for blockages and problems with cleaning out such a line. We would
recommend providing either a straight line connection of the existing 4-inch gravity
sewer service line to the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer line located at approximately
Station 32+05 or a connection to the proposed 12-inch gravity sewer line after a series of
22.5 degree bends from the existing 4-inch gravity sewer service line. In addition, please
confirm whether the remainder of this 4-inch PVC service line that is connected to the
existing manhole located at Station 33+12.32 will be plugged and abandoned and provide
a note or detail for the associated work.

Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
Comments on the Plans and Specifications
Town of Old Fort
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
SRG Project No. E-SRG-C-01-0123
12/18/2001
GENERAL
Please include the SRG project number E-SRG-C-01-0123 on the cover of the plans and
specifications.
2. Provide a request for Authorization to Construct the proposed wastewater treatment plant
improvements from the Town of Old Fort.
3. Provide buoyancy calculations for the proposed clarifier and the new headworks building.
4. Confirm that the proposed wastewater treatment plant improvements will be connected to
the existing 300 kW standby power generator located at the wastewater treatment plant.
Confirm with calculations that there is adequate capacity available from the existing
standby power generator to add these proposed units and still provide standby power to
the existing treatment plant units.
5. The front page of the plans must be signed and sealed by an engineer licensed to practice
in the State of North Carolina.
6. Identify the 100-year flood elevation on the plans.
7. Provide a copy of the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from the Division of
Land Quality or a letter from them stating that no permit is required for this project.
Provide calculations to show that the proposed 35 cubic foot grit storage hopper is
adequately sized for the proposed grit removal system.
9. Provide calculations to show that the proposed screenings container is adequately sized
for the proposed bar screen system and identify the size of the screenings container on the
plans or in the specifications.

10. Provide calculations to show that the proposed covered storage area for the final sludge
product is adequately sized for the WWTP's sludge needs and identify the total size of the
covered storage area on the plans or in the specifications.
11. 1 Provide stone bedding information for the all proposed structures on the plans.
12. i Provide calculations for the Plant Peak Flow factor of 1.5 (after flow equalization) that is
I used in the Hydraulics - Clarifier No. 4 to Chlorine Contact Basin calculations on sheet 8.
Typically, we expect to see a peak flow factor of 2.5.
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14.
The proposed Jet Sewer Cleaning Truck has been determined to be ineligible for SRG
grant funding.
Continents on the Preliminary Engineering Report (dated May 2001) from the Facilities
Evaluation Unit of the Construction Grants and Loans Section are forthcoming and will
be forwarded to you upon completion of their review.
15. Comments from the Asheville Regional Office are forthcoming and will be forwarded to
1 you upon receipt by the Construction Grants and Loans Section.
PLANS
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Sheet G2
1. The normal water elevation in the chlorination/dechlorination facility is identified as
1385.39 feet on Sheet G2 but the WWTP calculations use an elevation of 1386.39 feet.
Please confirm the normal water elevation in the chlorination/dechlorination facility and
make revisions to the plans or calculations as necessary.
Sheet C2
1. Provide a profile view.for the proposed gravity sewer line at the WWTP site. This
includes the proposed 41 LF of 8-inch DIP @ 1.0 %, 31 LF of 24-inch DIP @ 0.08 %, 10
LF of 24-inch DIP @ 1.0 %, and two (2) sections of 10 LF of 24-inch DIP from the
proposed grit removal system to the existing influent pump station.
2. Please provide an invert elevation for the existing 6-inch drain line that drains into the
proposed replacement manhole between the proposed grit removal system and the
I existing influent pump station.

3. The proposed 24-inch DIP gravity sewer line from the proposed replacement manhole
between the proposed grit removal system and the existing influent pump station appears
to be designed at a slope of approximately 0.06 % instead of the minimum slope of
0.08%. Please confirm the slope of this proposed gravity sewer and make revisions to the
plan sheet as necessary.
Sheet C3
1. On Sheet C3, the Backflow Preventer detail specifies "Hersey Model FRP ]El, Watts
Series 900, Febco Model 825Y, or equal". There is no backflow preventer specification
in the specifications. Please provide a backflow preventer specification.
Sheet C4
1. Identify compaction requirements for all necessary details on this plan sheet.
Sheet M6
The clarifier detail called Weir Plate Details on Sheet M6 identifies 2-1/2 inch deep V-
notches set at 6 inch centers while Item 2.03-M on page 5 of Section 11336 in the
specifications identifies IJ/4inch deep V-notches set at 3 inch centers. Please confirm
the depth of V-notches and their center spacing and make revisions to the plans and
specifications as necessary.
Sheet M7
1. The dimensions of the roof should be clearly identified on the plan sheet.

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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Please identify to this office on your engineer's letterhead a minimum of three (3)
manufacturers that can comply with your performance specifications for the following
proposed items:
A) Vortex Grit Removal System (Section 11321)
B) Continuous Self -Cleaning Bar Screen System (Section 11330)
C) Steel Clarifier & Equipment (Section 11336)
D) Sludge Pasteurization Equipment (Section 11365)
If this cannot be done, please advise how competition is offered so that the recommended
units are'not construed to be of a sole source nature. The performance specifications
must be written to comply with N.C. General Statute Chapter 133, Section 3 (see the
attached policy regarding NCGS 133-3).

Construction Grants & Loans Policy
Regarding
N.C.G.S. 133-3
The Constriction Grants Loans policy requires specifications to be written in a manner that
maximizes competition. It has been our experience that performance specifications are often
written in a restrictive manner. Therefore, our office expects the engineer to identify three
manufacturers that can meet the performance requirements in a letter to our office. When three
cannot be identified then as many as are known should be identified. Our review of plans and
specifications could be expedited if the specifications clearly identified three manufacturers who
can comply with the proposed specification. Doing so also promotes a free flow of information
and enhances competition.
In the event that there is only one acceptable manufacturer, we expect the engineer to justify why
the specification must be sole source. The justification should be supported with the following
type of information:
1. Cost Effectiveness: Capital cost, O & M, Replacement cost, Energy (HP $), Patent
fees, Royalties, other.
2. Total construction time.
3. Performance history.
4. Reliability over life of the project; availability of parts and service, etc.
5. Pilot Studies on a case by case basis.
Upon our concurrence with the engineer's findings, the owner and engineer would be expected to
document negotiations with the manufacturer. A copy of the memorandum of negotiations
should be provided and a 5700-41 form must be completed by the manufacturer. The
specifications would then identify where the product is to be obtained and state the amount that
the contractor must pay the manufacturer.
There are times when an owner or engineer has a preference for a specific manufacture. State
law allows you to establish a base bid and identify the preferred product as an alternative bid
item. This allows the owner to award the contract to the lowest of the base bid or the lowest of
the alternative bids even if the alternative bid is more expensive than the base bid. Typically our
participation will be limited to the least cost of all alternatives. When concrete and electrical
work are significantly different between the base bid and the alternate bid, then the designs of
both should be shown on the plans. Otherwise, while it is preferable to show the base bid item
on the plan, it is acceptable to only show the alternate bid item on the plans.
3/24/98 Revised 3/15/99

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J 8, 1996
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
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I, Danny B. Bride, as a duly registered Professional EngMWPP0 �1ie Mate of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, ) ction of the
project,Catawba River Rd Wat•Pr & SPwPr, Fnrt, NC for the
Project Name �on
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this
permit, the certificate of coverage, the North Carolina Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Manual, and �f0
supporting materials. .s'°�t% f �►RQi ®0004
Signature
Date April 28, 1998
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The above Engineer's Certification must be completed and submitted to the address below with one (1)
copy of the "Record Drawings" (i.e., as -constructed plans) of the wastewater collection system This
project shall not be considered complete and allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and the
Record Drawings plans have been submitted. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater
collection system prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the
permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER -QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
I?ALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
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FOUNDED IN 1870
P.O. BOX 520
OLD FORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28762 Office of the Mayor
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
The Town of Old Fort had a discharge of untreated sewage from its wastewater treatment
plant located at 1174 East Main Street, Old Fort. Due to heavy rain and flooding from
the remnants of Hurricane Francis, more wastewater flowed into the headworks of the
plant than the plant's pipes capacity to carry it. Approximately 1,000,000 gallons flowed
into Curtis Creek of the Catawba River Basin. This overflow began at 10:00 pm Sept. 7,
2004 and ended at 7:30 am Sept. 8, 2004. During this overflow, Curtis Creek was at
flood stage and was entering the wastewater treatment plant's headworks. This notice is
required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.c. For more
information, contact the Town of Old Fort Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor, Tony
West at 828-668-4561.
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TOWN OF OLD FORT
WASTEWATER COLLECTION &
PERFORMANCE REPORT_
FISCAL YEAR JULY 19 2003 to JUKE
�IttUf'�1G 16 2003 �.J
6ENR - VI Y T D QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
SYSTEM NAME: TOWN OF OLD FORT WASTEWATER Tnk. PLANT
RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: TOWN OF OLD FORT, Phone
OPERATORS IN CHARGE:
COLLECTION SYSTEM: STEVE SMITH, Phone #: [phone]
.TREATMENT PLANT`. TONY WEST, Phone #: [phone]
APPLICABLE PERMITS:
COLLECTION SYSTEM: WQCS00139
NPDES (TREATMENT PLANT): NCO021229
BIORESIDUAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY: WQ0011260
AIR QUALITY (LIME SILO, STAND BY GENERATOR): 084R01
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM:
The sewer system collects wastewater from the Town of Old Fort and the
surrounding area and transports it by gravity to the Old Fort Wastewater Treatment Plant
located on the west bank of Curtis Creek, just east of town. There are currently no
pumping stations needed in the Old Fort collection system:
At the beginning of this report period the Old Fort collection system
consisted of a network of approximately 26,000 linear feet of 6", 8", 10", 12" and 24"
diameter vitrified clay, PVC, and ductile iron pipe.
In this fiscal year, 1000 feet of 8" sewer pipe was installed on Jolly Road,
740 feet of 8" sewer pipe was installed on Hoover Hollow Road, and 2320 feet of 12"
pipe was installed on Red Town Road.
In addition to the new sewer.lines, the Town of Old Fort Maintenance.
Department has replaced 250 feet of 6" sewer on Cemetery Street, replaced 280 feet of 6"
sewer on Doc Robinson Road, and extended 4" sewer 280 feet on Westerman Avenue.
The Maintenance Department is also in the process of replacing aging manholes.
DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
The original waste treatment plant was built in 1967, upgraded in 1987 to
a capacity of 800,000 gallons per day (gpd), and upgraded again in 1996 to a capacity of
1.2 million gallons per day (mgd). In 2003 — 2004 the plant was again refurbished with a
grant of approximately $1.5 million from the NC Rural Center.
All wastewater is moved through the following processes:
BAR SCREEN — removes larger pieces of trash, rags, etc.
GRIT CHAMBER — removes fine sand -like material that is damaging to
equipment.
INFLUENT PUMP STATION — pumps wastewater to equalization basin

EQUALIZATION BASIN contains.the wastewater, allowing a constant flow
through the rest of the plant.
AERATION TANK — waste is treated by concentrating, mixing and adding air;
bacteria and other ,micro-organisms break down -the solid and liquid waste to a less
harmful form.
CLARIFIERS — allow solids to settle out while clearer water passes on.
CHLORINE CONTACT CHAMBER — chlorine is added to disinfect the
wastewater, and sulfur dioxide is added to remove the residual chlorine.
The treated wastewater is then discharged to Curtis Creek, which is a contributor .
to the Catawba River.
Settled solids from the clarifiers are pumped to two sludge holding tanks. From
there the sludge is dewatered on a belt press, and mixed with lime to produce a Class
"A" bioresiduals product which is beneficial to gardens, lawns, etc. These bioresiduais
are distributed to local farmers under the town's bioresidual management facility permit.
PERFORMANCE:
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.. 'In this report period, the Old Fort
Wastewater Treatment Plant had three violations of its NPDES permit. One violation
was for failure to monitor for cyanide for one week in September 2003. The second
violation was for exceeding the,
daily maximum for cyanide in our effluent discharge to
Curtis Creek in May 2004. The third"violation was also for exceeding the daily
maximum for cyanide in our effluent discharge in June 2004. (The Town of Old Fort's
NPDES permit requires sampling for cyanide once per week, and permits a daily
maximum result of no more than 22.0 micrograms/liter.)
Wastewater Treatment Plant staff has worked to improve its sample scheduling to
avoid missed sample collections._ The plant staff is also working to detect and eliminate
cyanide discharge violations. They have adjusted chlorine and sulfur dioxide feed rates.
in an effort to destroy cyanide before it is discharged; and are monitoring more to
determine its source.
COLLECTIONSYSTEM SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS: The Town of
Old Fort had one sanitary sewer overflow for this report period. On October 26, 2003 the
sewer line on Butcher Branch was clogged with grease and paper towels causing a
manhole to overflow 1000 gallons or less of untreated sewage into Butcher Branch: The
Town of Old Fort maintenance crew cleaned the sewer line and stopped the overflow:

NOTIFICATION:
Each water and / or sewer system customer shall receive a letter stating that the
Town of Old Fort has prepared a Wastewater Collection and Treatment System
Performance Report to comply with the rules and regulations of the Clean Water Act of
1999. This letter will be hand -delivered and will state that any customer that would like
to obtain a copy of this performance report may do so requesting one at Old Fort Town
Hall.

CERTIFICATION:
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability.
\1 cam. _�."x . 5s - Q -y
Tony Vest Date
Town of Old Fort
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF OLD FORT HAS PREPARED ITS ANNUAL WASTWATER
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUKE 30, 2004 TO COMPLY WITH THE
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE "CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1999".
THE REPORT SUMMERIZES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TREATMENT
PLANT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND STATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH
ANY TERMS OF OUR PERMITS, FEDERAL / STATE LAWS, RULES OR
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY MAY
HAVE BEEN VIOLATED.
ANY WATER AND / OR SEWER CUSTOMER MAY OBTAIN A COPY_ OF THIS
REPORT BY REQUESTING ONE AT OLD FORT TOWN HALL AT 38 SOUTH
CATAWBA AVENUE.

Michael F Ensley, Governor
`Q G William G Ross Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department oYEnvironment and Natural Resources
—i Alan W Klimek, P E Director
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Division of Water Quality
November 15, 2004
5109
Mr, Tony West
Town of Old. Fort-POTNI _
P.O. Box 520
Old Fort, NC 28762-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater:Lab5t'4toryCertification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. West:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 26 .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
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North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Town of Old Fort POTW
P O Box 520
Old Fort, NC 28762-
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Certificate Number:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Date of Last Amendment:
5109
01 /01 /2005
12/31/2005
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H 0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below
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' CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl D
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Sid Method 4500 O G
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
TEMPERATURE
Sid Method 25508
This certifrcallon requires malntance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use or approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for Infractions as set forth In 15A NCAC 2H 0807

Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Stafford:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina C ment of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 18, 2002
Town of Old Fort
Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
Project No. E-SRG-C-01-0123
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its technical review of the
subject project. A copy of the comments resulting from this review is attached for your
reference. We are also sending these comments directly to your consultant engineer, McGill
Associates, by copy of this letter. Three (3) copies of a revised PER that incorporate responses to
these comments should be submitted for our 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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ryan
Scruggs at [phone].
Sincerely,
K. Lawrence)Horton, III, F.E., Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
RMS:dr
Attachment (all cc's)
cc: Michael Waresak, P.E., McGill Associates
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Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ryan Scruggs
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Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 ( )919 733
E-Mail Address www.nccgl.net 0 Customer Service
FAX [phone] 623-7748

TOWN OF OLD FORT
Wastewater System Improvements
Technical Review Comments for the
Preliminary Engineering Report
Project No. E-SRG-C-01-0123
January 18, 2002
Please include the SRG project number E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123 on the cover of the
Preliminary Engineering Report.
2. The Preliminary Engineering Report dated May 2001 needs to be updated to correspond
with the work proposed in the Plans and Specifications dated June 2001. There are
several items described in the Preliminary Engineering Report that are absent from the
Plans and Specifications such as the upgrade of the chemical feed equipment, a spreader
truck for biosolids disposal, and the 2,200 square feet additional uncovered final product
storage pad for sludge residuals. Please revise the scope of the Preliminary Engineering
Report to correspond with the work proposed in the most current version of the Plans and
Specifications.
3. The proposed roof for the existing final product storage area for sludge residuals is
described as 4,100 square feet in the Preliminary Engineering Report while the Plans and
Specifications identify an approximately 4,900 square foot roof for the existing final
product storage area for sludge residuals. Please revise the scope of the Preliminary
Engineering Report to correspond with the work proposed in the most current version of
the Plans and Specifications.
4. The preliminary cost estimate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
identifies an 8-inch clarifier effluent line while the Plans and Specifications identify a
12-inch clarifier effluent line. Please revise the Preliminary Engineering Report to
correspond with the work proposed in the most current version of the Plans and
Specifications.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion fold -out diagram included in the Preliminary
Engineering Report should be revised to correspond with the work proposed on Plan
Sheet C1 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Plans and Specifications
dated June 2001. The current Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion fold -out diagram

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included in the Preliminary Engineering Report includes the following differences from
the Plans and Specifications:
a) slightly different location of the proposed mechanical bar screen building and grit
removal system (with upstream and downstream manhole configurations) and
associated chain -link fencing;
b) smaller square footage of covered residuals storage slab and associated chain -link
fencing;
c) 2,200 square feet of additional uncovered final product storage pad for sludge
residuals located on the other side of the asphalt surface from the proposed
covered residuals storage slab that is not identified in the Plans and
Specifications;
d) proposed 10-inch drain line for the covered residuals storage area that is identified
in the Plans and Specifications.
Provide calculations to show that the proposed covered storage area for the final sludge
product is adequately sized for the WWTP's sludge needs and identify the total size of the
covered storage area.
Provide an engineering justification with calculations for providing a 12-inch gravity
sewer pipe to serve the Habitat For Humanity area and future connections on the west
side of town, in lieu of providing an 8-inch or 10-inch gravity sewer pipe.
Provide an engineering justification with calculations for providing a 12-inch gravity
sewer pipe to serve the Redtown Road area and future connections on the north side of
town, in lieu of providing a 10-inch gravity sewer pipe.
Comments from the Asheville Regional Office are forthcoming and will be forwarded to
you upon receipt by the Construction Grants and Loans Section.

Mate of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Sevens, Director WATER QUALITY SECTION
Division of Water Quality
October 2, 2000
The Honorable Wayne Stafford.
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Proposed Motel Addition
Town of Old -Fort
Collection System
McDowell County
Dear Mayor Stafford:
As you know, on September 22, 2000 Jackie Blalock and I inspected the Town's
collection system for capacity. The following are my conclusions:.
1) Now that Excel Corporation has ceased operations in Old Fort, the flow in the
collection system can be maintained without overflow.
2) Now that the system can be maintained without overflow "some" additional capacity
for flow is available, provided;
a) Excel is not "replaced" with another high flow industry.
b) All "new" clients in the system (even if they are using existing sewer systems)
must be "approved" by this office.
c) The Town of Old Fort stays on official moratorium until the sewer collection system
is upgraded to the level that will allow full utilization of the WWTP's capacity.,
3) This office will recommend that sewer service to the proposed motel be approved,
continent on the Town's meeting 1) and 2).
4) This office will inspect the system quarterly to insure that the flow is within capacity of
the system.

Honorable Wayne Stafford
October 2, 2000
Page Two
Should you have any questions,
Regional Office [phone].
with regards to this memo, please call me at the Asheville
Sincerely,
Larry Frost
Environmental Technician

State of North Carolina
Deppartment of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Acting Director
January 15,'2002
J. ROBERT BOYETTE, CITY MANAGER
PO DRAWER 700
MARION, NC 28752
Dear Mr. Boyette:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
CORPENING CREEK WWTP
MCDOWELL COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NCO031879
LV 01-358
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of.check No. 26313 in the amount of $331.38 received from
you dated December 27, 2001. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert Farmer at [phone].
Sincerely,
C.
LaA
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Coleen Sullins, Chief
Water Quality Section
Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 01- 358
AROAegional--Office - uper,is_o- =
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]A Fax [phone]
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December 28, 2001
Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT
Dear Mayor Stafford:
Micnael t-. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina C ment of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
Project No. E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123
Preconstruction Conference
A preconstruction conference was held on December 19, 2001 for the subject project.
Attached is the agenda presented by the Construction Grants & Loans Section representative.
Please review and file in your records.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call me at [phone]. I look
forward to working with you on this project.
Sine rely,
6'seph E. Martin, Jr., P.E., Acting Supervisor
'*Construction Inspection Unit
Construction Grants and Loans
JM/dr
Attachment
cc: Mr. Roy Alexander, McGill Associates
ike Waresak, P.E., McGill Associates
Asheville Regional Office
Wheeler Construction Company, Inc.
PMB, CIU, SRG
Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 (919) 733-69M
E-Mail Address www.nccgi.net FAX [phone]
" ' DEC 3 1 2001
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

NCDWQ STATE HIGH UNIT COST GRANT
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION UNIT
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE REPORT
Name of Project: Town of Old Fort Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
Project Number: E-SRG-C-01-0123
Loan Recipient: Town of Old Fort
Description of Work: Sewer Interceptor Upgrade„ Permit No. WQ0015671 to consist of the
following:
Eligible
Approximately 6,750 linear feet of 24-inch replacement gravity sewer with associated manholes;
relocation of approximately 420 linear feet of 6-inch water line with associated fittings;
approximately 190 linear feet of 36-inch bored and jacked steel encasement pipe with 24-inch
gravity sewer and 150 linear feet of 42-inch bored and jacked steel encasement pipe with 24-inch
gravity sewer; connection of existing 8-inch force main to new manhole with additional 8-inch
force main and associated fittings; connection of existing 8-inch gravity sewer to new manhole
with additional 8-inch gravity sewer and associated connections; connection of 24-inch
replacement gravity sewer to an existing manhole; modifications to one (1) existing manhole;
removal of three (3) existing manholes; replacement of three (3) existing manholes with new
manholes; abandonment of sixteen (16) existing manholes; new manhole frame and watertight
cover for one (1) existing manhole; approximately 100 linear feet of 18-inch replacement storm
sewer; and associated concrete, CABC and washed stone, rock excavation, backfill, and rip rap.
Non -Eligible
Five (5) sanitary sewer service taps with cleanouts.(Bid Item #13)
Authorized Representatives:
1. Loan Recipient: Honorable Wayne Stafford, Mayor
2. State: Joe Martin, P.E./Bobby Blowe, P.E.
3. Consulting Engineer: Roy Alexander, Buddy Gallagher, and Mike Waresak, P.E., McGill
Associates
4. A/E Inspector: John Jenkins
Date and Time of Conference: December 19, 2001 at 2PM
Town Hall in Old Fort, North Carolina

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT- General Contractor
Contractor Name - Wheeler Construction Company, Inc.
Address - 10 Indian Lane, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28787
Total Contract Amount - $531,149 Eligible Contract Amount - $523,649
Superintendent at Site - donald Deweese
Date of NTP - 12/18/01 Contract Time - 180CDs Substantial Completion 6/26/02
210CDs Final Completion
Liquidated Damages -$300/day
ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION UNIT (CIU)
1. Conduct periodic inspections of the project.
2. Review change orders for necessity and reasonableness to determine eligibility for loan
funding.
3. Purpose:
a. To assure that the overall objectives of the are realized.
b. To assure that the and project will be administered in accordance with Federal
Laws regulations.
C. To advise and offer assistance to the Owner. To ensure
contract compliance and construction in accordance with the approved contract
documents.
CIU INSPECTIONS
1. Prior notice will be given; however, unannounced inspections will also be conducted.
2. Inspections will be conducted in two phases:
a. Loan Administration
b. Project Construction
3. During inspections, CIU will usually review at the job site for completeness and accuracy
all shop drawings, submittals, inspector's field reports, as -built drawings, revised
construction schedules and records of testing of materials and equipment, and discuss
pending or executed change orders.
4. All equipment and materials on job site are requested to be properly stored, stockpiled,
and protected. The job site is to be maintained in an acceptable manner.
5. Safe working conditions should be maintained at all times. The CIU will discuss safety
violations which are potentially life endangering or threatening serious injury. If
necessary, the CIU will take prompt action to notify State and OSHA regional
representatives of any noted conditions. Safety trench boxes and manhole trench boxes
will be necessary, unless there is proper sloping as required by law on the mainline and
on service lateral lines.
6. Results of the inspection will be discussed at the job site upon completion of the
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inspection.
7. Formal copies of the inspection report will be sent to the Recipient, A/E and other parties,
if so desired.
8. In order to avoid the situation where the contractor is provided a final punch list of
deficiencies by the both the A/E and the CIU, the CIU will accompany the A/E on his
final punch list inspection.
CHANGE ORDERS
Recipient should notify DENR-DWQ prior to commencement of any change order work,
except for emergency situations, that change the scope of the project.
2. Recipient must obtain prior DENR-DWQ approval for any change orders in excess of
$100,000 or any change orders which would necessitate an increase in the amount.
3. Recipient should submit two (2) properly executed copies of change orders to DENR-
DWQ. Change order forms should indicate the Federal project number, the correct
change order number, name of contractor, contract number, and the date the change order
was signed by all parties.
4. A complete detailed justification and clear description must be submitted with each
change order to identify the need for the change. This submittal shall include justification
and proper documentation for any requested time extensions.
5. Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications must be submitted with
each change order.
6. Unless previously agreed unit prices are used, complete records of price negotiations shall
be submitted with each change order. This should include such items as: a copy of the
engineer's independent cost estimate, the construction contractor's cost breakdown, and
the basis for the final negotiated settlement which would be a Memorandum of
Negotiation.
7. Change orders will be disapproved until the above backup documentation is submitted.
Work in place required by a non -State approved change order shall not be included in a
contractor's partial payment request until the change order is approved.
Once the Recipient signs a change order, he obligates himself to the Contractor. The
State is not obligated to approve the change order or reimburse the Recipient. The CIU
will perform preliminary reviews of unexecuted change orders and provide preliminary
eligibility determinations upon request.
9. 'No reimbursements will be made for quantity overruns on unit price contract items
until a change order which adds the quantities to the contract is approved.

RECIPIENT & A/E RESPONSIBILITY
1. The Recipient and A/E should become familiar with their responsibilities as defined
by 40 CFR.
2. Loan conditions must be met and loan objectives achieved.
RECIPIENT PAYMENT REQUEST
Recipient should submit all payment requests (SF271) to the State with backup
documentation when requested.
2. Recipient should be aware of the 1st, 90%, and final milestone payment requirements.
3. Loan Agreement/Amendments and all conditions placed on them, if applicable, must be
satisfied prior to loan payment.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Recipient was advised that the protection of the environment is a loan requirement. It is
necessary to comply with all environmental pollution control programs established by the city,
State, and EPA. This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Protection of existing trees, shrubs, and grass.
2. Dust control of haul roads, excavation, work areas, and borrow areas.
3. Submitting an erosion control plan to the appropriate State agency.
4. Required treatment of Recipient's wastewater during construction.
VARIOUS ITEMS
The approved set of contract drawings should be fiirnished to the Recipient, A/E
inspector, and to each contractor's supervisor or foreman. These drawings are to be
marked up as authorized changes occur and are to be used in preparing as -built (record)
drawings. These marked -up drawings shall be maintained and made available for State
inspectors. The consultant distributed the specified number of contract documents to the
contractor at the end of today's meeting.
2. Prior to commencement of work, the A/E requested that the contractor submit a
"Construction Progress Schedule" (i.e. Bargraph, CPM, etc.) showing a breakdown of the
principal features of construction with the contract costs. The schedule shall be prepared
in such a way that the percentage of work completed and the work scheduled for
completion at any given date may be determined. This office is requesting copies of these
submittals upon authorization of the Recipient's engineer.
The A/E's Project Representative stressed the importance of record as-builts and will be
reviewing monthly with each contract to insure that they are being maintained.
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4. There were no Addendum issued for this project.
5. The A/E noted that the NCDOT Encroachment Agreement and Norfolk Southern
Encroachment have been approved and are a part of the Contract Documents and that the
the contractor pay close attention to their respective requirements.
6. The contractor noted they are already in the process of submitting shop drawings for
approval. It was acknowledged by the contractor that manholes were to be delivered next
Wednesday.
7. The contractor noted they were to be utilizing some subcontractors on this project. They
will be performing the bores and possibly seeding. This office requested that the
subcontractors to be utilized and amounts of the subcontracts on this project be submitted
for our files.
8. Monthly construction progress meetings will be held by the A/E. This office requests that
A/E monthly progress meeting minutes be forwarded to CG&L as a matter of record. The
A/E's initial meeting minutes with the contractor were also requested to be forwarded.
9. The attendance list for today's Preconstruction Conference is attached.
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS
CHANGE ORDER CHECKLIST
The following checklist must.be completed and all information must be submitted prior to
approval. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
Owner
Project Name _
Project No. _
Change Order No.
Contract No. _
Contractor
Change Order Documents
Two(2) copies of the properly executed change order (an unexecuted copy'may
be submitted for a preliminary review, however all supporting documentation
must be included);
Federal and/or State Project number(s) shown on the change order;
Clear description of each change;
Detailed justification to identify the need for each change;
Justification and documentation for any contract time extensions (Time extensions
for weather should be for above average precipitation. The average number of
days with precipitation. greater than 0.10" for each month can be obtained from
NOAA Report No. 20.)
Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications for the change;
_ Cost Documentation: The degree of cost documentation• required is directly proportional to the
cost of the change. However, each of the following items should be addressed regardless of the
cost:
Engineer's independent cost estimate;
Contractor's detailed cost breakdown for labor, material, equipment, tax,
overhead, and profit;
Copies of suppliers' invoices for major items;
Memorandum of negotiation which documents the negotiation process and the
basis for the final negotiated settlement

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Permittee Old Fort,City of Npdes Number(s) NCO021229
Issuance Date
Expiration Date
Soc Issuance Date Soc ExpirationDate
Permittee Contact Jackie Blalock Phone Permittee Contact 828/668-4561
ORC Certification #
ORC Name Phone ORC 828/668-4561
24hr Contact Name Wayne Stafford Phone 24hr 828/668-4244
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Inspector's Name Larry Frost
Phone Inspector 828/251-6208
Inspection Date 2/9/2001
Inspector's Title
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Non Dischar_:_ ;�. Compliance Collectiol _ system Inspection
Permittee Old Fort,City o
Permit Number
Inspection Date 1219/2001
File Review
1. Does DWQ Database indicate repetitive overflows at any point? O es O o O NIA
If yes is there a corrective action plan? es O o O
2. Was there a map of the collection system? es O No O
3. Did records indicate general observations of all lines not visible from normal public access? 10 Yes o O
Regular visual inspections of high priority areas? O Yes o�NTi_
4. Did records indicate that right of ways are maintained to allow access? 10 Yes *No O NIA
5. Were there areas of regular or scheduled cleaning? O Yes o O
6. Was there a spare parts inventory and list of contractors? es O o O NIA
7. Was the spare parts inventory adequate? es O o�A
8. Were maintenance logs up-to-date and include inspections, tests, maintenance? 10 Yes o O
9. Was there a trouble log of all problems that include the following information? es O No O NIA
Overflows locations, who responded, time/date, action taken, cause of problem/overflow
and how the problem was resolved.
10. Does the Town have a Sewer Use Ordinance?
Does it appear the SUO is enforced?
11.Does the system have any known points of bypass?
If yes describe type of bypass and location.
O Yes0 No0 NIA
O Yes0 No0
O Yes0 No0
12.Did records log pumpstation telemetry/SCADA notifications? O Yes O o
Gravity Sewers
Manholes
1. Were manholes accessible?
2. Were manhole covers above grade?
Was the surrounding area free of visible signs of overflow?
Was the surrounding area free of sinkholes or depressions?
3. Were manhole covers present and properly seated?
4. Were manholes in good condition?
5. Were inverts in good condition?
6. Was flow visibly unrestricted in pipe or manhole?
7. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of grease?
OYes Nd0 NIA
O Yes0 No0
O Yes0 No0 NIA
O Yes0 No0
O Yes0 No0
O Yes O No O
O Yes0 No0 NIA
O Yes0 No0
O Yes0 No0
O Yes0 No0
O es 0 o O
O Yes0 No0 NFA

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Permittee ort, City o
Permit Number
Inspection Date 2 9 200
Gravity Sewers (continued)
8. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of roots? es O No O
9. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of sand? es O No-0-MA
10. Was there evidence of submergence of vents? O Yes *No O NIA
11. Was the manhole free of visible bypass structures or pipes? es O o O
Lines/Right-of-Ways
1. Were easements and right-of-ways maintained? es O No O
2. Was the area free of sink holes or depressions above the lines? es O o O
3. Was the line free of evidence of leakage or seepage? 10 Yes o O
4. Were there areas of exposed line? es O o O
Were exposed lines constructed of piping other than ductile iron or comparable? es O No O
5. Were stream/ditch crossings and aerial supports in good condition? es O No O
6. Were right-of-ways being used for roads? 10 Yes o O
7. Were lines free of evidence or history of damage? O Yes *No O NIA
Pump Stations / Siphons
1. Were pump station / siphon sites accessible?
O Yes O o
2. Was general housekeeping adequate?
O Yes O No O NIA
3. Were all pumps present and operational?
10 Yes O o
4. Were wet wells/siphons free of accumulations of debris that could potentially affect the
operation of the unit?
O Yes O No
5. Was the first manhole up line from the pump station or siphon free of signs of backup,
overflow, or debris originating from the line?
10 Yes ONO O
6. Were all floats/controls for pumps, alarms or alternators operational?
10 Yes O No ONIA
7. Did high water alarms work when tested?
10 Yes O o O J/K--
8. Did ORC have pump station/siphon maintenance log?
O Yes O No
9. Was telemetry, SCADA present?
O Yes O No NIA
Operable?
O Yes O o O
10. Were backflow devices in place and operable?
O es O No O
11. Where necessary were air relief valves present and operable?
O Yes O No O A
12. Were standby generators present?
es o
O O O
Operable? 10 Yes O No Was fuel tank full?
O es O No 0 NIA
13. Was there a 24hr notification sign?
O Yes O o
14. Was public access limited?
O Yes O o
15. Was the pump station/siphon free of bypass mechanisms?
O Yes O NO-0 NIA
16. Was the pump station/siphon free of signs of overflow?
O Yes O o
17. Was there chemical addition resent?
p
0 YesO o0

Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT:
Dear Mayor Stafford:
July 23, 2001
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr. Secretary
Department of.Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
JUL 2 5 LI
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
Approval of the Plans and Specifications
Project Number: E-SRG-C-01-0123
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. The Water Quality Section previously issued Permit No.
WQ0015671, on August 5, 1998, associated with the subject project.
Therefore, said plan documents are hereby approved with eligibility for State grant
funding determined as follows:
Eliei ble
Approximately 6,750 linear feet of 24-inch replacement gravity sewer with associated manholes;
relocation of approximately 420-linear feet of 6-inch water line with -associated fittings;
approximately 190 linear feet of 36-inch bored and jacked steel encasement pipe with 24-inch
gravity sewer and 150 linear feet of 42-inch bored and jacked steel encasement pipe with 24-inch
gravity sewer; connection of existing 8-inch force main to new manhole with additional 8-inch
force main and associated fittings; connection of existing 8-inch gravity sewer to new manhole
with additional 8-inch gravity sewer and associated connections; connection of 24-inch
replacement gravity sewer to an existing manhole; modifications to one (1) existing manhole;
removal of three (3) existing manholes; replacement of three (3) existing manholes with new
manholes; abandonment.of sixteen (16) existing manholes; new manhole frame and watertight
cover for one (1) existing manhole; approximately 100 linear feet of 18-inch replacement storm
sewer; and associated concrete,.CABC and washed stone, rock excavation, backfill, and rip rap.
Non -Eligible
Five (5) sanitary sewer service taps with cleanouts.
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CJCDEP4€i
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748 Construction Grants & Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh; NC 27699-1633 [phone]
FAX [phone] E-Mail Address www.nccgi.net

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 their departments, agencies or
employees are or will be a party to the invitation to bids, addenda, any resulting contracts or
contract negotiations/changes.
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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, Standards
Analysis and'Publications Unit, NC OSHA Division, 4 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
(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, does not imply approval of a restrictive specification for
bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive procurement actions.
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
.ina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam
y Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractors' responsibilities
be in complying with these Acts.
While rejection of all bids is possible, such action may be taken only with prior State
-ence, and only for good cause.
The Recipient will comply with the utilization of minority businesses in accordance with
GS 143-128.
Attached is a form (Part B) which is to be completed within 21 days after bids have been
J, and submitted to the State for review. It must be accompanied by the documents
;d on the form. Upon review and approval of this information, the State will authorize the
nt to make the proposed award.
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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 an-d.specifications
approved by the State. "As -built" plans will need to be submitted with any changes color -coded
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,
Blowe, P.E., Chief
fiction Grants & Loans Section
Attachment
RMS/dr
cc: Mike Waresak, P.E., McGill Associates
ANW A h daleftgi al Off ce
_Robert Massengill; P.
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Valerie Lancaster
Don Evans
Ryan Scruggs
OSHA Training Officer
DMU
SRG
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Michael F. Easley
(�� �) T� Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
?. 7 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r` Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Dear Mayor Stafford:
April 19, 2001=`JH'N
APR 2 3 2001 !' i
SUBJECT: Review Comments
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
Project No. E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123
A review of the plans and specifications for the Town of Old Fort sewer interceptor
upgrade project has been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section. The
comments resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for
clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your reference. Our goal is to approve
the plans and specifications for the sewer interceptor upgrade as soon as possable. A
thorough and timely response to our review comments is necessary in order to accomplish
this goal.
McGill and Associates has committed to provide, by' May 31, 2001, a revised
preliminary engineering report, which will address modifications to the wastewater
treatment plant and any additional work that is to be funded as a part of this. grant. The
consulting engineer has also committed to provide final plans and specifications for the
remaining project by the end of June, 2001. It is critical that you and your consulting
engineer comply with these committments so that we can meet obligations that have been
made to the Treasurer's Office on your behalf. Our current goal is to approve plans and
specifications for the"remaining work in the month of October.
NWT:.
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Customer Service Construction Grants & Loans 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-16M (919) 733-69M
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone] Internet Address: wvvw.nccgl.net

Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the
review of the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this
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atter, please do not hesitate to contact Ryan Scruggs, the State Project Review Engineer,
at [phone].
Sincerely, �]
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Cecil G. Madde , Jr., P.E., Supervisor
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
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Attachment (To All cc's)
cc: McGill Associates —
Asheville Regional Office
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Ryan Scruggs
DMU
SRG

Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
Comments on the Plans and Specifications
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
4/19/2001
PLANS
General
1. The 100-year flood elevation should be identified on each plan sheet. Confirm that all
manhole rims are above the 100-year flood elevation.
2. All construction easements, permanent easements, and rights -of -way must be shown and
labeled on the plans. Identify the width of the construction easement and/or width of road
right-of-way. Confirm that the proposed easement and/or right-of-way is adequate for
construction purposes.
3. The Southern Railroad easements and/or rights -of -way should be shown on Sheets 2, 3,
4, and 5.
4. Suggest that a "Notice to Bidders" be included in the specifications. If it is not, please
insert the following paragraphs in the Information for Bidders:
a. "Bidders must make positive efforts to utilize businesses owned by
minorities and women. The Owner has developed a goal of * percent
(*%) for participation of women -owned and minority -owned business
enterprises in construction contracts awarded pursuant to NCGS 143-128."
* Fill in W/MBE goal adopted by the local government.
b. "Any contract awarded under this invitation for bids is expected to be
funded in part by a loan or grant from the State of North Carolina. Neither
the State or Federal government,'nor any of their departments, agencies, or
employees is or will be a party to this advertisement or any resulting
contract. This procurement will be subject to State regulations."
5. Please include the following information in the Information for Bidders:
a. Paragraph 4(a) above, along with a statement directing Bidders' attention
to the Town's requirements for W/MBE documentation.

b. Notice of the pre -bid meeting for prospective bidders.
6. Advise the contractor what method is to be used to abandon existing sewer lines. In your
response, please advise where and how this is to be done. Provide a detail for the
plugging of sanitary sewers to be abandoned. The contractors duties for abandonment of
all sewer lines should be described.
7. Provide a revised cost estimate for the sewer interceptor upgrade project.
8. Please provide a sequence of construction for the proposed sewer interceptor upgrade
project. The contractor must maintain service for all existing customers during the
construction of the new sewer line.
Sheet 2 of 8
1. Please advise why the manhole at Station 9+74 is vented. Confirm whether any other
manholes along the proposed line will require watertight covers.
2. The INVERT OUT elevation at the manhole located. at Station 20+56.58 is labeled as
1578.55 feet but should be labeled as 1378.55 feet. Please make revisions as necessary.
3. To avoid bypass pumping costs and enable a smooth transition from the old service to the
new service, we recommend that an entirely new manhole be set ahead of the mechanical
bar screen building rather than replacing the existing manhole. Please address this
situation.
Sheet 3 of 8
1. Confirm that open cutting of the two gravel roads on this sheet is permissible.
2. Confirm whether any special provisions will be required for relocating, supporting, etc. of
the utility poles near Station 33+00 and 38+00 and provide any necessary notes on this
sheet.
3. Advise how the slope of the stream bed will be stabilized for the work located at
approximately Station 33+00 and Station 35+25. Please show any required soil and
erosion control devices on this sheet.
Sheet 4 of 8
1. According to the note at the top of the plan view, four (4) manholes not shown on
existing sewer line are to be abandoned. Please advise how the contractor will identify
and locate these four manholes.
2

2. The length of the proposed 24-inch sewer line from the manhole located at Station
42+74.27 to the manhole located at Station 45+74.27 is labeled as 400 feet on the plan
view but should be labeled as 300 feet. Please make revisions as necessary.
3. Confirm that adequate rights -of -way and/or easements exist to install the boring pit near
Station 41+00 or Station 42+00. Confirm whether traffic will need to be maintained on
the existing gravel roads. Consider identifying the boring pit location(s) on this sheet.
Sheet 5 of 8
Advise how the slope of the stream bed will be stabilized for the work located at
approximately Station 66+15. Please show any required soil and erosion control devices
on this sheet.
2. The 3-inch water line located at approximately Station 55+15 on the plan view should
also be shown on the profile view. Provide the invert elevation for this water main.
3. Identify any time limitations for water service interruptions while the 6-inch water line is
being relocated. Any such time limitations should be noted on the plans.
4. This sheet shows approximately 400 feet of new 6-inch DIP between Stations 60+30 and
64+25. However, the bid schedule shows only 180 feet. Please make revisions as
necessary.
Sheet 6 of 8
1. The existing manhole located at Station 83+90.15 has a top elevation of 1414.55 feet in
the profile view but has a top elevation of 1414.65 feet in the plan view. Please make
revisions as necessary.
Sheet 7 of 8
The elevation view of the manhole demolition should include a note regarding disposal,
delivery, etc. of the manhole frames and covers.

SPECIFICATIONS
1. We strongly recommend that bid schedule item #2 be revised to show categories for
depth of cut for the proposed sanitary sewer. Providing these categories may help receive
better overall prices from bidders and result in cost savings should changes in the
alignment of the pipeline become necessary. Please revise the bid schedule item as
necessary.
2. Bid schedule items # 3, 4, and 8 do not appear to be shown on the plans. Please confirm
all quantities listed in the bid schedule and confirm that these quantities are correctly
shown on the plans.
3. Bid schedule items # 5 and 12 contain linear footage quantities that do not appear to
correspond with what is shown on the plans. Please confirm the quantities listed in the
bid schedule and confirm that these quantities are correctly shown on the plans.
4. Section 1200-1.04-E is unclear regarding the contractor's responsibility for providing
record drawings. Accordingly, a definition of the term "record drawing" should be
considered in this section.
A portion of Section 1.200-1.07 has been left blank. Please complete the information in
this section.
6. Section 1200-3.01-F should clearly state the contractor's responsibility to comply with
the N.C. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973.
7.. Provide a copy of the approved NC DOT encroachment agreements for the project and
confirm that all conditions of the encroachment agreements have been incorporated as
requirements for the contractor.
8. Provide a copy of the approved Southern Railroad encroachment agreements for the
project and confirm that all conditions of the encroachment agreements have been
incorporated as requirements for the contractor.
9. Provide a copy of the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from the Division of
Land Quality or a letter from them stating that no permit is required for this project.
10. Advise if there are gas stations in the vicinity of the proposed project. If yes, then an
investigation should be performed on the soils and groundwater to determine if they are
petroleum contaminated. When the contamination exists, plans and specifications must
address how the contaminated soils and groundwater must be handled. All materials used
in petroleum contaminated soils need to be compatible with petroleum.

11. If possible, provide locations for waste areas as discussed under Section 2213.
12. Please clarify the responsibility for rock measurement under Section 2222-4-A. Confirm
if the resident inspector will perform these measurements.
13. Section 2730-3.01-A.5 discusses backfilling of undercut areas with compacted sand.
However, the bid schedule includes 250 tons of stone for undercut excavation. Please
confirm which of these is correct.
14. It is unclear whether stone bedding is included in the price of the pipe. Please include a
note in parentheses in the bid schedule addressing this issue. Also, consider providing a
measurement and payment section in the specifications to address how payment of each
item will be determined.
15. Section 2730-3.01-A.8.d should define "earth of suitable quality". Confirm that this
should not read "washed stone" instead.
16. Section 2730-3.01-B.j states that all gravity sewer shall have a minimum 100'-0"
horizontal separation from wells or other water supplies. On .Sheet 5 of 8, the plans show
only a 50 foot separation from a well & pump house at approximately Station 56+50 and
the proposed gravity sewer line. Please make revisions as necessary.
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April 25, 2001
Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
P. O. Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
APR 2 71-00" `„ .l!
SUBJECT: Approval
Town of Old Fort =
Preliminary Engineering Report
Project No. E-SRG-C-0 1 -0 123
Dear Mayor Stafford:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the subject
Preliminary Engineering Report. It is our understanding that since the PER was initially
developed, the proposed scope of work for the treatment facilities has been revised due to a
decrease in flow at the town's wastewater treatment plant. Therefore, the PER for the Town of
Old Fort, dated January 1999, is hereby approved with a limited scope of work as follows:
The replacement of an existing 12-inch gravity sewer line with approximately 7,400
linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer line, the construction of approximately 25 manholes,
and associated site work. The estimated cost of this work is $876,473.
In order for the revised scope of work at the wastewater treatment plant to be included in
the town's state grant, it will be necessary to submit a revised PER which addresses that work by
May 31, 2001. In addition, final plans and specifications for the treatment plant work should be
submitted by the end of June 2001.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Larry Horton, P. E.
of our staff at [phone]
Sincerel
Jo1u1 R lowe, Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
DMB/pe
cc: McGill and Associates
Asheville Regional Office
Daniel Blaisdell, P. E.
Don Evans
DMU/FEU/SRG
�TMEP,R:
Customer Service Construction Grants & Loans 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone] Internet Address: www.nccgi.net

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr:, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 19, 2001
Mr. Wayne Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Dear Mr. Stafford:
-------------
NCDENKO'
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Collection System
Smoke Testing
McDowell County
On Friday, February 9, 2001, Larry Frost and myself assisted Town
personal with smoke testing your collection system in the area of
Bryum Road and Maple Street. Upon arrival the manhole on Bryum Road
was surcharged. This is due to a blockage in the downstream line.
The manhole was leaking through mortar joints directly into the stream
and a repair ban on the collection.line crossing the stream was also
leaking into the stream. Town personal cleared the downstream
blockage stopping the leakage and allowed .us to begin the smoke
testing. The following locations were noted as infiltration points to
the Town of Old Fort collection system.
1. Traveling up Maple Street on the right side an area around
the cleanout emitted smoke.
2. Left side of Bryum road prior to intersection with Maple
Street area around cleanout emitted smoke.
3. Behind church above Bryum Road turn off concrete structure
emitted smoke.
4.. From Bryum.Road, go to the manhole across the stream, go
. approximately 30 feet to the left smoke emitted from ground.
.We suggest the repair of these points of infiltration as soon as
possible. It is recommended the manhole on Bryum Road be sealed or
replaced due to leakage through the mortar joints. The leaking repair
band on the collection system line crossing the stream must be

Mr. Stafford
February 19, 2001
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repaired. Please notify the Asheville Regional Office within 45 days
of receipt of this letter with a schedule for the above noted repairs.
If you or your staff have questions or comments regarding this
letter please, do not hesitate to contact Larry Frost at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards
Wastewater Consultant
CC: McDowell County Health Department
Wayne Souther, Public Works Supervisor
William L. Russell, Collection System ORC
Larry Frost ,/

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TOWN OFF ;LD FORT WASTEWATER COLLECTION WTREATMEI*1T
SYSTEM -PERFORMANCE \ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1ST 19 9 n
N._- -- . -- _
TtHRO'LTc `JUKE-13,67H 2000
SYSTEM NAME: TOWN OF OLD FORT POTW
RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: TOWN OF OLD FORT PH. # [phone]
PERSON IN CHARGE: COLLECTION: WAYNE SOUTHER PH. # (828)66
TREATMENT PROCESS: JACKIE L. BLALOCK 1
[phone]
APPLICABLE PERMITS:
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO021229
CLASS A BIORESIDUAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY PERMIT NO WQ0011260
LAND APPLICATION OF BIORESIDUALS PERMIT NO WQ0005282
AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO 8401
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM:
THE EXISTING SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A NETWORK
OF APPROXIMATLEY 26,000 LINEAR FEET OF 6, 8, 10, AND 12" DIAMETER
VITRIFIED CLAY, PVC, AND DUTILE IRON GRAVITY SEWER LINES SERVING
THE TOWN AND THE DN%4EDIATE SURROUNDING AREA TO THE WEST
INCLUDING SEVERAL INDUSTRIES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO PUMP
STATIONS IN USE WITHIN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM
COLLECTS THE WASTEWATER AND TRANSPORTS IT BY GRAVITY TO THE
TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATED ON THE WEST BANK
OF CURTIS CREEK, JUST EAST OF TOWN.
THE MAJORITY OF THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER ULTIMATELY FLOWS
THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 7,600 LINEAR FEET OF 12" DIAMETER TRUNK
LINE PRIOR TO REACHING THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY.
IN 1998 THE TOWN WAS EXPERIENCING AN OVERLOAD OF THIS TRUNK
LINE AND HAD THIS SECTION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM CLEANED AND
A T.V. CAMERA RUN THROUGH THE LINE. NORTH CAROLINA
REGULATIONS REQUIRE SEWER LINES BE DESIGNED FLOWING HALF FULL
THUS, THE CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING 12" GRAVITY SEWER LINE
FLOWING HALF FULL IS APPROXIMATELY 550,000 GPD AND THE LINE
CURRENTLY RECEIVES PEAK FLOWS OVER 1.0 MGD. DURING PERIODS OF
PEAK FLOWS THE SEWER LINE CANNOT ACCEPT THIS AMOUNT OF
WASTEWATER, DUE TO THE OVERLOADING OF THIS TRUNK LINE, THE
TOWN'S COLLECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER A MORATORIUM,
WHICH PREVENTS THE TOWN FROM ACCEPTING ANY ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
THE TOWN PLANS TO UPGRADE THIS SECTION OF THE COLLECTION, ­
SYSTEM TO A 24" DIAMETER SEWER LINE AND HAS SUBMITTED ; ; I -
DEC 4 2000

ENGINEERING PLANS TO NC-DENR-DWQ AND HAS APPLIED FOR GRANTS
TO HELP WITH THE COST OF THE UPGRADE.
THE ENGINEERING ESTIMATION FOR THE COST FOR THIS PROJECT IS
$876,473.00 AND SO FAR THE TOWN HAS BEEN UNSUCCESFUL IN AQUIRING
ANY FUNDING.
DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS:
ALL SEWAGE CARRIED BY THE COLLECTION SYSTEM ENTERS THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY GRAVITY. THE ORIGINAL PLANT
WAS COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCTED IN 1987 TO A CAPACITY OF 800,000
GALLONS PER DAY (GPD) AND UPGRADED AGAIN IN 1996 TO A TOTAL
CAPACITY OF 1.2 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY (MGD). CURRENTLY THE
PLANT RECEIVES AND AVERAGE DAILY FLOW DURING AN AVERAGE
WORK WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OF APPROXIMATELY 800,000
GPD; WITH THE FLOW THROUGH THE WEEKEND, SATURDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY AVERAGING MUCH LESS AT 150,000 GPD.
THE FACILITY'S BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT CONSISTS OF AN EXTENDED
AERATION PROCESS USING FLOATING AERATORS AND ALSO INCLUDES A
BAR SCREEN, INFLUENT PUMPSTATION, GRIT REMOVAL, FLOW
EQUALIZATION TANK, AND SOLIDS REMOVAL BY THREE CLARIFIERS.
TREATED EFFLUENT IS CHLORINATED, DECHLORINATED, AND
DISCHARGES INTO CURTIS CREEK AT LATITUDE 35 DEGREES 38' 43";
LONGITUDE 82 DEGREES 9' 30" AND IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CATAWBA
RIVER BASIN. SOLIDS ARE PUMPED FROM THE CLARIFIERS TO ONE OF
TWO SLUDGE HOLDING TANKS BEFORE BEING PASTEURIZED AND
STABILIZED WITH QUICKLIME TO PRODUCE A CLASS A BIOSOLIDS
PRODUCT. THE PROCESSED RESIDUAL SOLIDS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO
LOCAL FARMERS UNDER THE TOWN'S RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT
ISSUED BY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES (NC DENR).
PERFORMANCE
IN THE MONTHS COVERED IN THIS REPORT THE TOWN OF OLD FORT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS HAD NO VIOLATIONS OF THEIR
NPDES PERMIT, BIORESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PERMIT, OR AIR QUALITY
PERMIT FOR FAILURE TO MONITOR, REPORT OR MEET PERMIT LMTS. THE
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT DID HOWEVER HAVE 3 BYPASSES OF A PUMP
STATION AND THE SANITARY SEWER HAD 2 OVERFLOWS.
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW:
OCTOBER 5TH 1999: MAINTENANCE CREW WAS CLEANING A 6" SEWER
LINE WITH A SEWER JET AND THE LINE BLEW APART. 300 GALLONS OF

UNTREATED WASTE FLOWED INTO BUTCHER BRANCH AND INTO THE
CATAWBA RIVER BASIN. THE SEWER LINE WAS REPAIRED.
DECEMBER 29TH 1999: SEWER LINE WAS FOULED WITH GREASE AND
OVERFLOWED, 400 GALLONS OF UNTREATED WASTE FLOWED INTO
BUTCHER BRANCH AND INTO THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN.
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT PUMP STATION BYPASS
DECEMBER 1ST 1999 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FAILED ON THE SLUGDE
RETURN PUMP PIT, APPROXIMATELY 725 GALLONS WAS DISCHARGED TO
CURTIS CREEK. DECEMBER 9Tx 1999 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FAILED ON
THE SLUDGE RETURN PUMP PIT, APPROXIMATELY 500 GALLONS WAS
DISCHARGED INTO CURTIS CREEK. DECEMBER 20' 1999: ELECTRICAL
CONTROLS FAILED ON THE SLUDGE RETURN PUMP PIT, APPROXIMATELY
500 GALLONS WAS DISCHARGES ONTO CURTIS CREEK.
THERE WAS LITTLE DAMAGE DONE DUE TO THESE OVERFLOWS AND
BYPASS DUE TO THE SHORT DURATION AND THE DILUTION RATIO OF THE
RECEIVING STREAM.
WHEN THIS BYPASS OCCURED THE TOWN OF OLD FORT HAD AN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FROM M.B. HAYNES ELECTRICAL TO DIAGNOSE
THE PROBLEM, ORDER PARTS, AND SCHEDULE A WORK CREW TO MAKE
THE NECCESARY REPAIRS TO THE PUMP CONTROLS.
NOTIFICATION
EACH WATER AND OR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM CUSTOMER
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A LETTER STATING THAT THE TOWN OF OLD
FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT TO
COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE "CLEAN WATER
ACT OF 1999" IN THE FORM OF A HAND DELIVERED DOOR HANGER OR
HAND OUT AND ANY CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN A COPY
OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT MAY DO SO BY
APPERING AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE AND REQUEST A COPY BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO THEM.

CERTIFICATION
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THAT THIS REPORT IS COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I FUTHER CERTIFY
THAT THIS REPORT HAS BEENMMADE AVAILABLE TO THE USERS OR
CUSTOMERS OF THE NAMED SYSTEM AND THAT THOSE USERS HAVE BEEN
NOTIFIED OF IT'S AVAILIBILITY.
u DATE
Ffk o o
WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF OLD FORT P.O.T.W.

PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF OLD FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR DULY 1ST 1999 THROUGH JUKE 30TH 2O00 TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES
AND REGULATION OF THE "CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1999" THE REPORT
SUMMERIZES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TREATMENT WORKS AND
COLLECTION SYSTEM AND STATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH ANY TERMS OF
OUT PERMIT, FEDERAL LAWS, OR ANY STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS OR
RULES REALTED TO THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY MAY HAVE
BEEN VIOLATED. ANY WATER CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN
A COPY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT MAY DO SO BY APPEARING
AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE ON 102 SOUTH CATAWBA AVENUE AND
REQUEST THAT A COPY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THEM.

FOUNDED IN 1870
P.O. BOX 520
OLD FORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28762
November 17, 2000
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
VVATE, < QLIA! r7` SE7-(.,T!011
Office of the Mayor
Enclosed you will find three (3) completed copies of the Wastewater Collection System
NPDES Permit application for the Town of Old Fort with all attachements and supporting
documents.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [phone] ext. 17.
Sincerely,
tWayne
i S. Staffor
Mayor, Town of Old Fort
WSS/ibh
enclosures
"Colonial America's Western Outpost Until 1756"

State of North Caroling
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
Application Number:
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
(to be completed by DWQ)
1. Applicant's name (name of the municipality, public utility, homeowners association, etc.): Old Fort
2. Owner's or signing official's name and title (15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)): Town of Old Fort
3. Name and complete address of applicant: P.O. Box 520
City: Old Fort State: NC Zip: 28762
Telephone number: ( 828 ) 668-4244 Facsimile number:( 828 ) 668-2007
4. County where project is located: Mcdowell
5. Name. affiliation, and contact information of contact person who can answer questions about application:
Jackie L. Blalock, P.O.T.W. ORC, P.O. Box 520, Old Fort, NC 28762
Ph# 828-668-4561
il. PERMIT 1NFOIt1LATI0N:
1. Project is: X new ❑ modification ❑ renewal
2. If this application is being submitted as a result of a modification or renewal of an existing permit, provide:
existing permit number
3. Applicant is: X public ❑ private
III. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
and the issuance date
I. Flow of wastewater generated by this collection system (See Instruction E): .5499 (MGD)
2. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined: Actual 12 month average 11-1-99 through
10-31-00 from Effluent flow chart at wastewater treatment plant
3. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility(ies) (WWTF) receiving wastewater:
Town of Old Fort
4. WWTF permit number(s): NCO021229
5. Total miles of sewer (See Instruction F): force main/pressure sewer; 4.9 gravit
6. Nature of wastewater (See Instruction F): 39.4 % domestic/commercial; 60. 6 %industrial;
%n other waste - specify:
7. Population served by the collection system (See Instruction F): 1400
FORM: CSA 07/00 Page 3 of 6

8. Attach a list of all pump stations and the following information in the given format (See Instruction G):
Type of Structure
Pump Reliability
Emergency or Stand-by Power
(Pump Station, etc.) Identification
Location
(Yes/No)
and/or Pumping Available?
N/A
9. ll'portable ,,eneralors/pumping units are used to provide pump station reliability. list the operational units that
are on hand at this time and which pump stations they will serve (attach additional sheets as necessary):
10. List aerial lines and other high priority lines known to exist in the collection system and attach map shuwin�s
location of each (See Instruction H):. Catawba River Crossing, Bat Cave Road Aerial,
Mill Creek Crossing Aerial # 1, #2, #3, Cemetary Street sewer line
paralleling Butcher Branch, See Attachment III 10
IV. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM:
1. Provide a description of the ormanizational structure that is responsible for management, operation. and
maintenance of the collection system (See Instruction I): Wayne Souther, Maintenance
Supervisor. Lynn Russell, Collection System ORC
?. Provide all Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (ORC), certification number and responsibility (area of
control) within the collection system (attach additional sheets as necessary):
3. Approximate capital improvement budget for the collection system (See Instruction J): $ Pending
4. Approximate operation and maintenance budget for the collection system (See Instruction J): $ 365 , 500
5. Describe the grease control program (including ordinances, inspection, and enforcement) for the collection
system. If no grease control program has been adopted, please provide a schedule for implementation:
Town of Old Fort Sewer Use Ordinance
See Attachment IV 5 SUO (b) 3
FORM: CSA 07/00 Page 4 of 6

6. Describe how the grease control program and construction and inspection of private sewer connections is
coordinated with the local building inspections department:
No grease control devices required by McDowell Building Inspector or the
Town for private sewer connections
7. Do you have procedures in place for implementing North Carolina General Statute 143-215.IC (public
notifications of spills and annual report to customers). If not, please provide a schedule for developing these
procedures: Yes. Town of Old Fort wastewater collection and treatment
system performance annual report for fiscal year July 1, 1999 through
June 30, 2000
8. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems (See Instruction
K)? N/A
9. Attach a list of all satellite systems having a flow or capacity greater than 200,000 GPD. Include contact
information such as name, address and phone number for each satellite system . Indicate N/A if no such
systems are present. N/A
V. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM:
I. Is an accurate and complete map of the collection system available? (See Instruction L)? If not state what
percentage of the system is mapped and provide a schedule for completing" the 111i1p: yps
2. List the mapping parameters/descriptions included on or associated with the map such as type, pipe size, a�;c,
etc. of the collection system: Size and location on map
3. Has a sanitary sewer evaluation and study (SSES) been conducted on any portion of the collection system
(See Instruction M)?: vP G
4. Have any parts of the collection system been modeled to document capacity'? No
5. Have any sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) been documented or indicated through modeling on any part ul' the
collection system? If yes, please indicate their locations and provide a schedule to eliminate them:
Yes, documented. See Attachment V
6. Are operational logs maintained and reviewed periodically? At what frequency'? Yes, once per
month
7. Are.maintenance logs maintained and reviewed periodically? At what frequency? Yes, once per
month
8. Are pressure and gravity sewer systems inspected on a routine basis? Explain the frequency of inspections
and any maintenance programs: Yes, each month, maintenance done on a need to
basis
9. Describe plan review and inspection procedures for new construction (if applicable): Plans for
new construction done by contract engineers.
FORM: CSA 07/00 Page 5 of 6

10. List all equipment available for routine cleaning of the collection system. If not owned, please indicate the
source from which the equipment is available: Sewer i et, street washer, portable
sump pump
11. What approximate percentage of the collection system is cleaned each year and the rationale for determining
which line segments are cleaned: 10%, problem areas get top priority
12. Describe the right of way maintenance program. Include whether all right of ways are currently accessible:
_Right of ways are mowed as needed, some right of ways are not accessible.
13. Describe any existing i-eliabilitation/replacement programs for the system:
7200 ft. of 12" main line with 24" line
14. Describe the contingency plan in place to respond to SSOs:
See Attachment V 14
Applicant's Certification:
Plans. to replace
I, Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor attest that this application
for Wastewater Collection System NPDES Permit has been reviewed by me
and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application
are not completed and that if all required supportin-2 information and attachments arc not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-
215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application
shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up
to $25.000 per violation.
Signature: W QA Caa Date: r�
FORM: CSA 07/00 Page 6 of 6

ATTACHMENT IV 5 SU(?, f'.) 3 -
(a) Pretreatment Facilities
Users shall provide wastewater treatment as necessary to comply with this
ordinance and wastewater permits issued under section 4.2 of this ordinance and
shall achieve compliance with all National categorical pretreatment standards,
local limits; and the prohibitions set out in section 2.1 of this ordinance within
the time limitations as specified by EPA, the State, or the POTW Director,
whichever is more stringent. Any facilities necessary for compliance shall be
provided, operated, and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans
showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted
to the Town for review, and shall be approved by the POTW Director before
construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures
shall in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the facility
as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the Town under the provisions
of this ordinance. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or
method of operation shall be reported to and be approved by the POTW
Director prior to the user's initiation of the changes.
(b) Additional Pretreatment Measures
1. Whenever deemed necessary, the POTW Director may require users to
restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain
wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or
consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage wastestreams from
industrial wastestreams, and such other conditions as may be necessary
to protect the POTW and determine the user's compliance with the
requirements of this ordinance.
2. The POTW Director may require any person discharging into the POTW
to install and maintain, on their property and at their expense, a suitable
storage and flow -control facility to ensure equalization of flow. A
wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization.
3. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion
of the POTW Director, they are necessary for, the proper - handling of
wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil, or sand;
except that, such interceptors shall not be required for residential users.
All interception units shall be of type and capacity approved by the
POTW Director and shall be so located to be easily accessible for
cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned,
and repaired regularly, as needed, by .the user at their expense.
4. Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be
required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection
meter.
5. The POTW Director may require users to provide facilities to prevent
the accidental discharge of prohibited materials. These facilities shall be

ATTACHMENT V 14
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VVATER QUALITYGECT()@
,AHEN NOTIFIED OF A SPZLL, RESPOND IMMEOIATELY, OR 83 S0 0� AS
POSSIBLE. FIRST PERSON ON THE SCENE WILL DETERMINE IF THE CAUSE
OF THE SPILL IS AN OVERLOADED LINE, BLOCKAGE, OR A BROKEN LINE.
THEY WILL DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF GALLONS AND IF REACHING SU'RFAC[
WATERS. IF 1,000 GALLONS OR MORE OR IF REACHING SURFACE WATERS
CALL O W O AND FAX A REPORT, IF THE SPILL CAN BE STOPPED IN A
FEW MINUTES, DO THIS FIRST, THEN CALL O W q. IF POSSIBLE PU��
THE SPILL BACK INTO THE SEWERLZNE AND CLEAN UP AREA. REMOVE SOIL
IF NECESSARY AND COVER THE GROUND WITH LIME. CALL 828-251-620".
FAX [phone]; HOLIDAYS/WEEKENDS 1-828-858-0368,

ATTACHMENT V
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM:
THE EXISTING SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A NETWORK
OF APPROMMATLEY 26,000 LINEAR FEET OF 6, 8, 10, AND 12" DIAMETER
VITRIFIED CLAY, PVC, AND DUTILE IRON GRAVITY SEWER LINES SERVING
THE TOWN AND THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA TO THE WEST
INCLUDING SEVERAL INDUSTRIES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO PUMP
STATIONS IN USE WITHIN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM
COLLECTS THE WASTEWATER AND TRANSPORTS IT BY GRAVITY TO THE
TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATED ON THE WEST BANK
OF CURTIS CREEK, JUST EAST OF TOWN.
THE MAJORITY OF THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER ULTIMATELY FLOWS
THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 7,600 LINEAR FEET OF 12" DIAMETER TRUNK
LINE PRIOR TO REACHING THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY..
IN 1998 THE TOWN WAS EXPERIENCING AN OVERLOAD OF THIS TRUNK
LINE AND HAD THIS SECTION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM CLEANED AND
A T. V. CAMERA RUN THROUGH THE LINE. NORTH CAROLINA
REGULATIONS REQUIRE SEWER LINES BE DESIGNED FLOWING HALF FULL
THUS, THE CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING 12" GRAVITY SEWER LINE
FLOWING HALF FULL IS APPROXIMATELY 550,000 GPD AND THE LINE
CURRENTLY RECEIVES PEAK FLOWS OVER 1.0 MGD. DURING PERIODS OF
PEAK FLOWS THE SEWER LINE CANNOT ACCEPT THIS AMOUNT OF
WASTEWATER, DUE TO THE OVERLOADING OF THIS TRUNK LINE, THE
TOWN'S COLLECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER A MORATORIUM,
WHICH PREVENTS THE TOWN FROM ACCEPTING ANY ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
THE TOWN PLANS TO UPGRADE THIS SECTION OF THE COLLECTION
SYSTEM TO A 24" DIAMETER SEWER LINE AND HAS SUBMITTED
ENGINEERING PLANS TO NC-DENR-DWQ AND HAS APPLIED FOR GRANTS
TO HELP WITH THE COST OF THE UPGRADE.
THE ENGINEERING ESTIMATION FOR THE COST FOR THIS PROJECT IS
$876,473.00 AND SO FAR THE TOWN HAS BEEN SUCCESFUL N AQUIRING
GRANT MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FROM ARC, $200,000.00
FROM THE RURAL CENTER, AND $400,000.00 FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
CLEAN WATER TRUST FUND.
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2000A Applications
Project ID
2000A-511
Applicant Name
Old Fort
Applicant Type
Local Government - Municipal
Purpose
Wastewater
Request $
$900,000
Total S
$969,800
Duration (months)
10
Watershed
Catawba
Region
Western
County
McDowell
Contact
Mr. Wayne S Sfafford
Title
Mayor
Organization Name
To�11V Of4"'F6 Old Fort.- �...
Address
PO Box 520
City
Old Fort
State
NC
Postal Code
28762-
Work Phone
[phone]
Mobile Phone
Fax Number
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
Tuesday, -June 13, 2000

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6W��� ' JUN 2 2004
FOUNDED IN 1870
P.O. BOX 520
OLD FORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28762 Office of the Mayor
Narrative Proposal
Project!Description
Summary
The Town of Old Fort is applying for $900,000 from the Clean. Water Management Trust Fund
in orderito prevent the pollution of pristine waters. This pollution is directly related to the failure of the
Town's current waste water system. Problems have arisen that are a direct result of aging, inferior
infrastructure which is inadequate to accommodate excessive flow levels. The result has been numerous
sanitary Isewer overflows. Polluted waters are seeping into a high ground water table and runoff is being
concentrated into Mill Creek, Curtis Creek as well as a constructed stormwater system, including a
series of culverts under Interstate 40, which carry the untreated wastewater into the Catawba River and
related tributaries. The Town seeks to correct a serious water quality problem and avert an
environmental crisis. The Town of Old Fort is unable to address this situation alone because it is already
carrying !,excessive debt. The Town's sewer rates are among the highest in the State for Towns of similar
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size. i
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The Town proposes to install 7200 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer line in the area leading to
the wastewater treatment plant. Our goal is to dramatically improve the quality of the water in and
around t�a Town. Our application will reveal a comprehensive approach for evaluating the effectiveness
of our systemic improvements.
The Old Fort Community
The service area consists of the residents of Old Fort and a small number of outside customers
both residential and commercial. Old Fort's population is roughly 1,000 and 35% are over 55. The Town
has histoncally relied upon the furniture industry for its economic base with the major industries being
Old Fort Finishing and Ethan Allen. Economic decline has been evident since Old Fort Finishing closed.
The result has been continuing out -migration of young people and the predominance of older system
customers on fixed incomes.. It should also be noted that Old Fort is located in western McDowell
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County, which is classified as a Tier Three County.
"Colonial America's Western Outpost until 1756"

This general trend toward decline has impacted the Town's water and wastewater program. The
user base is shrinking and revenueshave diminished. The Town has resorted to increasing its water and
sewer rates twice during the past six years and.a third increase of more than 20% will be placed in effect
in June of 2000. These substantial. increases in rates have served merely to produce sufficient revenue to
sustain operations, however, the resulting revenues have not provided for capital needed for any
replacement *or repair of infrastructure. The result is an aging water and sewer system which has begun
to fail and is inadequate to meet minimum requirements. The ' system is currently attempting to serve
approximately 470 sewer use customers.
Threat to Water Quality
For more than two years, the Town has experienced over twenty (20) sanitary sewer overflow
events, each of which have resulted in violations of State water quality regulations. A, summary of the
magnitude of these overflow events is presented in the following table.
# of Overflows
Location
Avg Quantity Gallons
3
MH east of Lackey Town Rd.
75,000
23
2° MH east of Lackey Town Rd.
22,400 , -
1
2n & 51MH east of Lackey Town Rd:
70,000
1
12" , 4 1h & 5 MH east of Lackey Town Rd.
5,000
All of the overflow violations have occurred in a segment of 12-inch interceptor that traverses the
Community in a west -east direction parallel to the Catawba River. The overflowing line segment begins
in the. Old Fort Elementary School playground and ballfield-and extends to the wastewater treatment
plant. There are some 25 sewer manholes along the length of the line, where overflows occur as
wastewater flows exceed the capacity of the interceptor and spill out onto the ground and into nearby
creeks, tributaries and storm drainage facilities.
With the State's no -tolerance policy toward sewer overflows, the Town has. been fined for these
violations, which further complicates its delicate financial dilemma.. To date, the fines have exceeded
$14,000 and more fines are expected until this serious problem can be addressed. In addition, the
Town's sewer system has been placed under moratorium by the State, thus halting any new connections
to Old Fort's wastewater system. Of course, the fines and moratorium further impede the Town's ability
to cope with its financial issues and resolve. a serious environmental problem.
The area being impacted by the overflows is low lying and flood prone, characterized by a high
water table and poor soils. To further complicate matters, Interstate 40 was constructed in .a small
corridor between this failing interceptor and the .Catawba River. When the interstate was constructed, a
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system; of drainage ditches ana culverts was developed by NCDOT to collect surface waters and channel
stormwater flows to various points where runoff is piped under the interstate and directly into the River.
;Further, the pollutants found in the influent which passes through the interceptor contain
constituents which are particularly damaging to water quality. Their constituents are summarized in the
following table:
Wastewater Constituents
Biological
Total Suspended
Fecal
Textile
Oxygen
Solids (TSS)
coliform
Dyes
Demand OD
bacteria
Zinc
Cadmium
Silver (Ag)
Nickel
Cyanide
Copper
Lead (Pb)
Zn
;
Cd(Ni)Cn
Co
;The entire situation has become a formula for disaster. 'The Town cannot afford to implement a
solution. The overflows became more frequent and severe in 1998. The impacts are cumulative and due
to the constructed stormwater drainage system, the effluent is being carried directly to the River and two
principle tributaries. The raw wastewater is consistently degrading water quality in the Catawba River
and its tributaries and holds the promise of more severe impacts on water quality in the future. Further,
as the interceptor continues to deteriorate, the risk of a major overflow due to line failure by collapse
more acute. Such an event could be disastrous to the river ecosystem.
Past Appeals for Assistance
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The Town has applied for assistance under the North Carolina Clean Water Bond High Unit Cost
in both of the two initial grant cycles. Neither of its applications received sufficient priority to
compete for funds. The Town has since applied for assistance from the North Carolina
Rural Center for $200,000, which is not sufficient to solve the Tunding dilemma. The Supplemental
Grants program application has also been declined by the Rural Center. All other known avenues have
been explored without success.
situation has no foreseeable solution. The Town's user base cannot absorb the debt
incidental to capitalizing the required improvements. The State will not tolerate the violations; however,
the State cannot offer a solution, except to continue to fine the Town for violations. The problem
continues unabated and the water quality in the headwaters of.the Catawba River is the apparent victim.
The Catawba River west of Old Fort is pristine and Lake James which receives flow from Catawba is
considered to be one of the cleanest in the State. These sensitive ecological systems are being placed in
jeopardy by a segment of the sewer infrastructure which can be efficiently replaced, and a significant
source of pollution removed.

If the Town -of Old Fort were successful in its attempts to acquire funding, innovative techniques
such as the use of auditory float control devices in manholes would be used. Pre and post construction
testing would provide easily measurable milestones in order to test the effectiveness of the project.
Water Quality Objectives
Old Fort proposes to address, two of the water quality objectives that are within the scope of the
Clean Water Management Trust Fund. These objectives are "To protect pristine waters" and "To repair a
failing waste water system". Their relationship will be an interdependent one. The purpose of the project
is to solve a known and significant pollution problem and to, prevent an environmental catastrophe from
occurring.
This project will achieve these objectives by replacing the interceptor line which runs from the
Old Fort Elementary School to the wastewater treatment plant. The twelve (12) inch line is full and at
minimum grade the rate of inflow/infiltration increases with a pipe this old _and in such poor condition.
A twenty-four (24) inch line will significantly decrease the M problem.. at this grade. The area is very
sensitive because of the high ground water table and the flood prone nature of the area: The positive
impact will be immediate and substantial.
Total Funds Required for this Project
As specified by the PER, the total funds requested for this project are $969,800.
Other Possible Funding Sources
The total project cost specified above, will include a match of $ .69,800 from the Town of Old
Fort. ' It should be' noted that an essential element of the Town's contribution involves the Plans and
Specifications, which have been completed and approved by the State.
Need for the Project
This project is needed in order to prevent the contamination of significant resource waters. The
headwaters of the Catawba River are pristine; Curtis Creek is a C-Trout. and Mill Creek is 'classified.as
C-Trout HQW. These waters are relatively unpolluted, at this point but they are vulnerable. This project
is sorely needed as a corrective and a preventative measure.
The problem of inflow/infiltration has already been mentioned in this narrative proposal section.
It has increased the amount of flow into the system and increased the likelihood ' of a sanitary sewer
overflow. The situation is made worse. by the .low ground' water table and poor soils. ' Without
remediation, the problem will grow worse and a major failure becomes more probable.
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Steps are needed to protect both water quality and the greater, natural environment. A 24 inch
pipe will aid flow at the minimum grade and watertight manholes should positively impact overflows.
The project will protect the watershed relative to the headwaters of the Catawba River Basin, Lakes
James, Rhodhiss, Hickory, Lookout Shoals and Lake Norman. When the segment of 12" interceptor line
is replaced, approximately 800,000 gallons per day of wastewater flow will be transported through the
line. The deteriorated line will be replaced by 24 inch line, which will be needed to transport this flow
and prevent future overflows. The larger 24 inch size is dictated by the flat minimum gradient which
exists in the .Catawba River floodplains and which contributes to the overflow problems in the existing
line. The carrying capacity in the line is not sufficient at these minimum gradients, therefore a larger line
size is required to carry the current average daily flow and storm surges at minimum line gradients.
This project is also needed because of the ecological networks which could be affected by
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continued major contamination. Mill and Curtis Creek, which flow into the Catawba River, are a part of
the Pisgah National Forest and the Mt. Mitchell Wildlife Management Area and contribute to the
survival of the wildlife species in these protected areas. Changes in water quality due to pollution will
endanger the wildlife species that need these high quality water sources to be dependable and available.
The Town is in a precarious position financially. It has been unable to acquire outside funding,
but theyiare unable. to manage this cost alone. Old Fort's high sewer rates only enable the sewer system
to continue to operate. The Town simply cannot carry any more debt. The situation has been made
worse by the large fines which have been levied because of violations of state regulations. The Town
was placed under moratorium for two years.
The Town of Old Fort has a total annual operating budget of only $ 1.30 million. Its capital
outlay a�erages less than 5% each fiscal year. These capital outlays are for minor equipment and some
For each 10 cent increase in the tax rate, the .Town only realizes , about$ 69,000 in
revenue."- I Therefore, paying for these proposed sewer improvements would require an increase of 14
cents o0he tax rate or. a 30% increase in taxes. Amortizing the associated debt from sewer charges
would require an additional rate increase of about 100 %.
burden on aging residents on fixed incomes is too great. Such a burden would cause
harm to the community. Old Fort truly needs and' desires the assistance of the NCCWTF.
Communities such as Old Fort are being past over by the incredible progress and wealth that is flowing
into North Carolina. The Community continues to experience a negative economic and social decline in
times that are characterized by economic opulence. Yet here exists a real environmental dilemma that
can be readily solved to the good of the community and the benefit of the ecosystem of the Catawba
River Basin. Our entire region would benefit from this very cost-effective investment in the environment
and the community. Removal of raw sewage from the surface waters benefits everyone, beginning with
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the K-grade 5 students at the Old Fort Elementary School and ending with the many species .of
mammals, fish, invertebrates and insects that rely on river ecosystems for survival.
The headwaters of the Catawba River contribute a uniquely clean and healthy supply of water to
our State's surface waters. These valuable natural resources are increasingly rare and deserve protection,
at any cost. Old Fort is prepared to participate in 'this noble cause by contributing its own scarce
financial resources to 'paying for a solution which provides benefits for more people and natural
resources than just, the Old Fortcommunity. At this level of participation, Old Fort's sacrifice is much
greater than that which it requests from CWMTF. .
This is the 'tune of investment toward the public good that is the essence of the CWMTF
rp o ram. It enhances water quality and environment with true regional impacts and with an' efficient
combination of state and local resources. Its by-products are environmental enhancement with direct
benefits to a needy, rural population.
Method of Evaluation of Measurable Outcomes
Our comprehensive plan for evaluating project outcomes is simple but thorough. Our water and
sewer system director maintains detailed records of all significant events. This project will result in a
dramatic decrease in overflows on this major interceptor,. line. Records kept before the project will be
compared to those maintained after the project.
In order to address the problem of surcharging, float control devices will be installed in the two
manholes that have experienced the greatest number of overflows. These devices will have visual and
auditory signals to warn officials of overflows. Records will be kept of events occurring before and after
construction. Overall instances of overflows will be compared to those occurring in these experimental
manholes.
Records will be kept of the influent flow meter levels at the wastewater treatment plant. The
Town has experienced a serious M problem that increases flow in the main interceptor. The project will
cause a dramatic decrease in I/I and decreases in flow levels should be evident. Noticeable improvement
should be recordable almost immediately due to the I/I reduction within the existing interceptor.
Our evaluation methods will focus primarily on a pre-test/postlest methodology. Improvement
will be easy to document and the benefits should be noticeable almost immediately upon completion of
project construction. An added benefit should be that. the Town is never fined again for violation of
sanitary sewer overflows within the project area. .
Presented by: J % Mayor
Town of Old Port
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CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND
.2313-13 Executive Park Circle .
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
[phone]
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Application Closing: June 1, 2000
Proposals postmarked on or before June 1, 2000 will be considered during this funding cycle. (A postage
meter tape from an agency or business is not adequate to verify mailing by the due date). Proposals
postmarked after June 1, 2000 will be considered during the subsequent cycle scheduled to close on
December 1, 2000. CWMTF Is not able to accept applications by facsimile. Application materials should
not be bound in any way,and all materials should be suitable for photocopy in black and white.,
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FOR OFFICE USE: APPLICANT NUMBER:
(Detailed instructions on page 2)
Project: i
Objective: Protection of Relatively Unpolluted Waters (#2)
Primaryuse: Repair Failing Waste Treatment Systems (#5)
Secondary use: Coordinate with Other Public Programs to Improve or Protect Water Quality (#3)
Funding, sought from CWMTF: $900,000
Total Cost, of Project: $969,800
Duration: 10 months
Location:
Region of NC: (circle on estern Central Eastern
County:l McDowell
River Basin: Catawba
Stream Segment: Mills & Curtis Creek/ 2 Unnamed Tributaries to Catawba River
Latitude/Longitude: N 35 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds/W 82 degrees 10 minutes 17 seconds
Project Street Address (if applicable): Not Applicable
Applicant
Organization Name: Town of Old Fort
Eligible Applicant Type: Local Government
Contact. j
Name: lWayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 520
City: 'Old Fort
Zip code: 28762
Phone: �828-668-4244
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Fed. Tax ID#: 56-6001305

Please answer the following:
Project: (Up to 135 points")
0-45 points: (1) To what extent will the proposed project either (a) restore degraded waters, or (b) protect
relatively unpolluted waters.
The project will prevent the pollution of waters that are in jeopardy because of recent sanitary sewer overflows.
The incidence of inflow/infiltration from an old, clay pipe, coupled with the SSO's, has led to excessive
discharges to the Catawba River. These discharges are concentrated in culverts which flow under Interstate 40.
The headwaters of the Catawba River are located in the Old Fort area and are not yet classified as "Impaired".
The concentrated discharges into Mill &Curtis Creeks and the Catawba River would affect Lake James.
0-25 points: Describe any special significance of waters ,(in terms of NC-DWQ water quality
classification, e.g. High Quality or Impaired) to be enhanced, restored or protected by the project. Note
also any special recreational, educational or economic values of specific waters:
The Catawba River is classified as Class C Tr above Old Fort and Class C below Old Fort. Tributaries include
Mill Creek which is classified as a C-Tr HQW slightly upstream from the project. Curtis Creek is classified as C-
Trout. Lake James, which is considered to be one of the cleanest lakes in the western region, receives 'water -
from the Catawba River and is classified as WS-V and B. This lake is used extensively by the public for
recreational activities such as fishing or boating. The timeliness of the project will prevent contamination of these
high quality water sources.
0-20 points: What does the NC -Division of Water Quality Basinwide Management Plan say about the
specific waters, which will be restored or protected by your project? (Make page specific references to
the plan, and explain how your project will solve documented problems and ensure protection or
restoration).
Page 2 of Section B, Chapter 1of the Catawba Basinwide Water Quality Plan rates monitoring site B-8, which is
approximately one mile downstream of the Old Fort wastewater treatment plant as Good -Fair. This rating is one
of the lower ratings in the basin.
0-20 points: What will be the measurable and enduring outcomes of the project?
The Town of Old Fort will continue to keep detailed records documenting overflows. The number should drop
dramatically. Pre/post testing of surcharging at manholes will -be done using°a float system. Outcomes will be
measured after construction to. test for project effectiveness. Significant decreases in inflow/infiltration rates Iwill
be measured using the effluent flow meter at the Town's treatment plant. This project will result in no future fines
being levied against the Town for discharging untreated wastewater along the sewer route. .
0-5 points: Does the project employ innovative procedures or technology? If so, what are the
implications for water quality?
An innovative device will be used to measure surcharging at the manholes. Float control devices will be installed
in designated manholes during construction. The two worst locations for violation overflows will be targeted for
study. Outcomes will be measured before and after project completion. The manholes will be equipped with an
alarm system for overflow identification. Water quality is affected almost immediately because of the high water
table and the concentrated points of surface water contact. Overflows will no longer reach the surface water
upon completion of the project.
0-20 points: Does the project establish functional riparian buffers or greenways? If so, provide details of
buffer design and estimates of pollution reduction.
If the Town of Old Fort's project should be awarded funds, officials. commit to the passage of a floodplain
ordinance which would establish a riparian buffer between the interceptor and the River by restricting
development in the easement area. The land would.be allowed to revert to its natural state.
[Suggest end of page 3 here] .

Applicant: (Up to 30 points"),
0-20 points: Describe other resources committed towards this project:
The Town of Old Fort will provide $69,800 in cash match as evidence of its commitment to the project. In
addition, the Town has already paid the engineering services that were needed to prepare the final plans and
specifications. These have been approved by DWQ and an authorization to construct has been issued.
0-10 points: Briefly describe organization's qualifications to accomplish the proposed project:
The incorporated Town of Old Fort has a Board of five Aldermen. This decision making body has an elected
mayor as the chief official. The Town owns and operates both its water and sewer system. The Town employs a
full maintenance staff in addition to staff manning the wastewater treatment plant.
Is there a Tong -term management plan to which this proposed project is strategically. related? (Explain)
In 1989, the Town of Old Fort joined with the City of Marion and McDowell County to commission'its consulting
engineers to produce the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Study. From this effort came a Water and Sewer -
Master Plan. This project was suggested as an integral part of the preventative aspects of the Master Plan. The
plan extensively explores the interrelated aspects of the system and states that replacement of critical
infrastructure components will prevent damage to the quality of the Town's water source.
Is there a local land use plan for the county or municipality in which the project will occur? What
assurance can you provide regarding long term management of the project?
The Town of Old Fort does not have its own land use plan, but the Board of Aldermen has adopted portions of
the McDowell County land use plan for utility planning purposes. The Town has an extensive sewer use
ordinance which is rigorously enforced. Town officials are committed to the management of this project as
evidenced by the Water and Sewer Master Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan which supports it.
Is this project eligible for funding under other state or federal grant programs? If so, elaborate. s
This project or components of it qualified for two programs under the 1998 Critical Needs Bond Act. The Town
of Old Foo, was able to apply for funds under the High Unit Cost Program because of its inordinately high water
and sewed rates. The Town was also able to apply for Supplemental funds administered by the -Rural Center
because of its rural status and the presence of a public health threat. Sufficient funds were not available to
award moIies to the Town. Our narrative will discuss these projects in greater detail.
Is the property wherein the project will be located subject to any environmental laws, rules or
regulations (existing or pending) which impose obligations or restrict the use or marketability of the
property? (If yes, please explain)
The Town !of Old Fort is under a sewer moratorium which was imposed in January of 1998. No additional waste
water can be discharged to the treatment works. This has a dramatic effect on existing industrial users and in
fact, an overflow near an existing facility resulted in a substantial fine being levied in August of that same year.
[Please do' not exceed 4 pages!]

Project Expenditures
Line Item Budget
Source: Preliminary EnoinaahnnRnoortYWoGiUEnoinoerino Mov2OOO
Washed Stone Embedment
Washed Stone Embedment
4
6" SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Sewer (All Depths) wl
Washed Stone Embedment
20
LF
$25
$500
— 8
Sanitary Sewer Service Taps
5
EA
$500
$2,500
10
Connection to Exisiting Manhole and Rebuild Invert
1
EA
$750
$750
Pipe, Bored and Jacked Complete w/ Carrier Pipe
19
Washed Stone for Under Cut Excavation
250
TONS
$20
$5,000
10% Construction Contingency
$78,200
Preliminary Engineering
$10,000
Design Engineering
$56,600
Construction Administration
$28,300
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$969,800
Grant Amount being oquiuoted: $900'000

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Water (duality Planning Brancb
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Raleigh, NC 27699.1617
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2000A Applications
Project ID
200OA-511
Applicant Name
Old Fort
Applicant Type
Local Government - Municipal
Purpose
Wastewater
Request $
$900,000
Total $
$969,800
Duration (months)
10
Watershed
Catawba
Region
Western
County
McDowell
Contact
Mr. Wayne S Sfafford
Title
Mayor
Organkation Name
Town of Old Fort
Address
PO Box 520
City
Old Fort
State
NC
Postal Code
28762-
Work Phone
[phone]
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Fax Number
[phone]
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P.O. BOX 520
OLD FORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28762 Office of the Mayor
Narrative )Pryposal
Project Dese 1t
Summary
The Town of Old Fort is applying' for $900,000 from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund
in order to prevent the pollution of pristine waters. This pollution is directly related to the failure of the
Town's current waste water system. Problems have arisen that are a direct result of aging, inferior
infrastructure which is inadequate to accommodate excessive flow levels. The result has been numerous
sanitary sewek overflows. Polluted waters are seeping into a high ground water table and runoff is being
concentrated into Mill Creek, Curtis Creek as well as a constructed storrnwatersystem, including a
series of culverts folder Interstate 40, which carry the untreated wastewater into the Catawba River and
related tributaries. The Town seeks to correct a serious water quality problem and avert. an
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environmental crisis. The Town of Old Fort is unable to address this situation alone because it is already
carrying excessive debt. The Towns sewer rates are among the highest in the State for Towns of similar
size. -
The Town proposes to install 7200 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer li he in the area leading to
the wastewater treatment plant. Our goal is to dramatically improve the quality of the water iaa and
around the Town. Our application will reveal a comprehensive approach for evaluating the effectiveness
of our systemic improvernents.
The Old Fort Community
The service area consists of the residents of Old Fort and a small number of outside customers
both residential and commercial. Old Fort's population is roughly 1,000 and 35% are over 55. The Town
has historically relied upon the fumiture industry for its�economic base with the major industries being
Old Fort Finishing and Ethan Allen. Economic decline has been evident since Old Fort Finishing closed.
The result has been continuing out -migration of young people and the predominance of older system
customers on fixed incomes. It should also be noted that Old port is located in western McDowell
County, which is classified as a Fier Three County.
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This general trend toward decline has impacted the Town's water and wastewater program. The
user base is shrinldng and revenues:have diminished. The Town has resorted to increasing its water and
Sowcr vacs twice dwins the paat six your-, and a tbdr-a*h=reasc of more t$an 2OQ% will be placed in effect
in June of 2000. These substantial increases in rates, have served merely to produce sufficient revenue to
sustain operations, however, the resulting revenues have not provided for capital needed for any
replacement'or'repair of infrastructure. The result is an aging water and sewer system which has begun
to fail and is inadequate to meet minimum requirements. The system is currently attempting to serve
approximately 470 sewer use customers.
Threat to Water Quality
For more than two years, the Town has experienced over twenty (20) sanitary sewer overflow
eveats, each of which have resulted in violations of State water duality regulations. A sun=ary of the
magnitude of these overflow events is presented in the following table.
4 of Overflows Location IAvg..Quan#A jUallouri)
3 MH east of Lack Town Rd. 75,000
23 2° MH east of L2cn Town Rd. 22,400
l 2n & 5m MH east of Lackey Town, Rd. 70,000
50 MH east of Lackey -Town Rd. 5,000
,All of the overflow violations have occurred in a segment of 12-inch interceptor that traverses"the
Community'in a west -east direction parallel to the Catawba River. The overflowing line segment begins
in the Old Fort Elementary School playground and ballfield and extends to the wastewater treatment
plant. There are some 25 sewer manholes along the length of the line, where overflows occur as
wastewater flows exceed the capacity of the interceptor and spill out onto the ground and' into nearby
creeks, tributaries and storm drainage facilities.
With the State's no -tolerance policy toward sewer overflows, the Town has been fined for these
- violations, which further complicates its delicate financialdilemma.. To date, the fines have exceeded
$14,000 and more fines are expected until this serious problem can be addressed. In addition, the
To*m's sewer system has been placed under moratorium by the State, thus halting any new co�anections
to Old Fort's wastewater system. Of course, the fines and moratorium further impede the Town's ability
to cope. with its financial issues and resolve a serious envirOm tental problem.
The area being impacted by the overflows is low lying and flood prone, characterized by a high
water .table and poor soils. To further complicate matters, Interstate 40 was constructed in a small
corridor between this failing interceptor and the Catawba River. When the interstate was constructed, a
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system of drainage ditches and culverts was developed by NCDOT to collect surface waters and channel
stormwater flows to vaAQus points where runoff is piped under the interstate and directly into the River.
Further, tho pollutants found iii ,tho influent Which passes through the interoeptor contain
constituents which are particularly damaging to water duality. Their constituents are summarized in the
followiiig table:
Wastewater Constituents
Biological Total Suspen!Pi(Ag)
Textile
Oxygen Solids (TSS)rm ' Dyes
Demland OD ria
Zinc Cadmlimn Nickel. Cyanide Copper Lead (Pb)
The -entire situation has become a formula for disaster. ' The Town cannot afford to mplement a
solution. The overflows became more frequent and severe in 1998. The impacts are cumulative and due
to the constructed stormwater drainage system, the effluent is being carried directly to •tlie River and two
principle -tributaries. The raw wastewater is consistently degrading water quality in the Catawba River
and its tributaries and holds the promise of more severe impacts on water quality in the future. Further,
as the interceptor continues to deteriorate; the risk of a major overflow due to line failure by collapse
becomes more acute. Such an event could be disastrous to the river ecosystem.
Past Appeals for.Assistance
The Town has applied for assistance under the North Carolina Clean Water Bond High Unit Cost
Program in both of the two initial grant cycles. Neither of its applications received sufficient priority to
successfully compote for funds. The Town• has since applied for assistance from the North Carolina
Rural Center for $200,000, which is not sufficient to solve the funding dilm=a. he Supplemental
Grants program application has also been declined by the Rural Center. All other known avenues have
been explored without success.
The situation has no* foreseeable solution. The Town's user base cannot absorb the debt
incidental to capitalizing the required improvements. The State will not tolerate the violations; however,
the -State cmmot offer a solution, except to continue to fine the Town for violations. The problem
continues unabated and the water quality in the headwaters of the Catawba River is the apparent victim.
The Catawba River west of Old Fort is pristine and Lake James which receives flow from Catawba is
considered to be one of the cleanest in the State. These sensitive ecological systems are being. placed in
jeopardy by a segment of the sewer infrastructure which can be efficiently replaced, and a significant
source of pollution removed.
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If the Town of Old port were successful in its attempts to acquire funding, innovative techniques
such -as the use of auditory float control devices in manholes would be used. Pre and post coastruction-
testing would provide easily measurable milestone in order to test the effectiveness of the project_
Water__ uality objectives
Old Fort proposes to address two of the water quality objectives that are within the scope of the
Clean Water Management Trust Fund. These objectives are `7o protect pristine wate;&I and "To,repair a
failing waste water system". Their relationship will be an interdependent one. The purpose of the project
is to solve a known and significant pollution problem and to prevent an environmental catastrophe from
occurring.
This project will achieve these objectives by replacing the interceptor line which razes from the
Old Fort Elementary School to the wastewater treatment plant. The twelve (12) inch lisle is full and at
mrnimum grade the rate of inflow/infiltration increases with a pipe this old and in such poor condition.
A twenty-four (24) inch line will significantly decrease the 11 problem at this grade. The area is very
sensitive because of the high ground water table and the flood prone mature of the area The positive
impact will be immediate and substantial.
Total Eunds Required for this Proi.e_et
As specified by the PER, the total funds requested for this project are $969,800.
Uther Possible Funding Sources.
The total project cost specified above will include a match'of $ -69,800 from the Town of Old
Fort. It should be noted that an essential element of the Tow117s contribution involves the Plans and
Specifications,. which have been completed and approved by,the State.
Need r theProject
This project is needed in order to prevent the contamination of significant resource waters. The
headwaters of the Catawba River are pristine; Curtis Creek is a C-Trout and Mill Creek is classified as
C-Trout HQW. These waters are relatively unpolluted at this point but they are vulnerable. This project
is sorely needed as a corrective and p=ventatzvc measure.
The problem of inflowlinfiiltration has already been mentioned in this narrative proposal section.
it has increased the amount of flow into the system and increased the likelihood of a sanitary sewer
overflow. The situation is made worse by the, low ground water table and poor soils. Without
remediation, the problem will grow worse and a major failVre becomes more probable.
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Steps are needed to protect both water quality and the greater, natural environment -.A. 24 inch
pipe will aid flow at the miuunum grade and watertight mmiholes should positively impact overflows.
The project will protect the watershed relative to the headwaters of the Catawba River Basin, Lakes
James, Rhodhiss, Hickory, Lookout Shoals and Lake Norman. When the segment of IT' interceptor line
is replaced, approximately 800,000 gallons per day of wastewater flow will be transported through the
line. The deteriorated line will be replaced by 24 inch line, which will be needed to transport this flow
and prevent future overflows. The larger 24 inch size is dictated by the flat minimum gradient which
exists in the Catawba 'River floodplains and which contributes to the overflow, problems in the existing
line. The carrying capacity in the lute is not sufficient at these mimmurn gradients, therefore a larger line
size is required to carry the current average daily flow and storm surges at minimum line gradients.
This project is also needed because of the ecological networks which could be affected by
continued major contamination. Mill and Curtis Creek, which £low into tix Catawba River, are a part of
the Pisgah National Forest and the Mt. Mitchell Wildlife Management Area and contribute to the
survival of the wildlife species in these protected areas. Changes in water quality due to pollution will
endanger the wildlife species that need these high quality water sources to be dependable- and available.
The Town is in a precarious position, financially. It has been unable to acquire outside Landing,
but they are unable to manage this cost alone. Old Fort's high sewer rates only enable the sewer system
to continue to operate. The Town simply cannot carry any more debt. The situation has been made }
worse by the large fines which have been levied because of violations of state regulations. The Town
was placed under moratorium for two years.
The Town of Old Fort has a total annual operating budget of only $ 1.30 million. Its capital
outlay averages less than S% each fiscal year. These capital outlays are for minor equipment and some
improvements. For each 10 cent increase in the tax rate, the Town only realizes about$ 69,000 in
revenue. Therefore, paying for these proposed sewer improvements would require an increase of 14
cents on the tax rate or a 30% increase in taxes. Amortizing the associated debt from sewer charges
would require an additional rate increase of about 100 %.
The burden on aging residents on fixed incomes is too great. Such a burden would cause
irreparable harry to the community. Old Fort truly needs and desires the assistance of the NCCWTF.
Communities such as Old Fort are being past over by the incredible progress and wealth that is flowing
into North Carolina. The Community continues to experience a negative economic and social decline in
times that are characterized by economic opulence. Yet here exists a real environmental dilemma that
can be readily solved to the good of the community and the benefit of the ecosystem of the Catawba
River Basin. Our entire region would benefit from this very cost-effective investment in the environment
and the community. Removal of raw sewage from the surface waters benefits everyone, beginning with
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the K grade 5 students at the Old Fort Elementary School and Ending with the many species of
man mats, fish, invertebrates and insects that rely on river ecosystems for survival.
The headwaters of the Catawba. River coritributa a wi quely clean and healthy supply caf water to
our State's surface waters. These valuable natural resources are increasingly, rare and deserve protection,
at any cost. Old Fort is prepared to participate in this noble cause by contributing its own scarce
financial resources to paying for a solution which provides benefits for more people and maiural
resources than just the Old Fort community. At this level of participation, Old Fort's sacrifice is much
greater than that which it requests from CWMTF.
's 's -tbe-_type of investment ward e poblic good that is the essence of the C
rp om=, It enhances water duality and environment with true�regional, impacts and with an efficient
combination of state and local resources. Its by-products are environmental enhancement with direct
benefits to a needy, rural population.
Method of Evaluation of Measurable Ontcornes
Our comprehensive plan for evaluating project outcomes is simple but thorough. Our water and
sewer system director maintains detailed records of all significant events. This project will result in a
dramatic decrease in overflows on this ma
jor interceptor. line. Records kept before the project will be
compared to those maintained after the project.
In order to address the problem of surcharging, float control devices will be installed in the two
manholes that have experienced the greatest n=ber of overflow$. These devices will have visual and
auditory. signals to warn officials of overflows. Records will be kept of events occurring before and after
construction. Overall instances of overflows will be compared to those occurring in these experimental
manholes.
Records will be Dept of the influent flow meter levels at the wastewater treatment plant. The
Town has experienced a serious I/X problem that increases flow in the main interceptor. The project will
cause a dramatic decrease in I/i and decreases in flow levels should be evident. Noticeable miprovement
should be recordable almost immediately due to the Ili reduction within the existing interceptor.
Our evaluation methods will focus primarily on a pre-test/post test methodology. Improvement
will be easy to document and the benefits should be noticeable almost immediately upon completion of
project construction. An added benefit should be that the Town is never fined again for violation of
sanitary sewer overflows within the project area.,
presented by: fi Mayor
Town of Old Fort
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CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND
23i $-g Executive Park Circles .
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
[phone]
Application Closing: June 1, 2000
Proposals postmarked on or before June 1, 2000 will be considered during this funding cycle. (A postage
meter tape from an agency or business is not adequate to verify mailing by the due date). Proposals
postmarked after ,tune 1, 2000 will be considered during the subsequent cycle scheduled to close on
December 1, 2000. CWMTF is not able to accept applications by facsimile. Application materials should
not be bound in any way, and all materials should be suitable for photocopy in black and white.
FOR OFFICE USE: APPLICANT NUMBER.
(Detailed instructions on page 2)
Project:
Objective: Protection of Relatively-Unpalluted Waters (#2)
Primary use: Repair Failing Waste Treatment Systems (#5)
Secondary use: Coordinate with Other Public Programs to Improve or Protect Water Quality (##3)
Funding sought from CWMTF: $900,000
Total Cost of project: $969,800
Duration: 10 months
Location:
Region of NC: (circle one) estem •. Central Eastern
County: McDowell
River Basin: Catawba
Stream Segment: Mills 8, Curtis Creek! 2 Unnamed Tributaries to Catawba River
Latitude/Longitude: N 35 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds/W 82 degrees 10 minutes 17 seconds
Project Street Address (if applicable): Not Applicable
Applicant:
Organization Name: Town of Old Fort
Eligible Applicant Type: Local Government
Contact
Name:
Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Mailing Address: Post office Box 620
City:
Old Fort
Zip code: '28762
Phone:
$28-668-4244
Fax:
828-668-2007
E-mail:-
[e-mail]
Fed. Tax 10#: 56-6001305
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Please answer the following:
Project: (Up to 1$5 points")
045 points; (1) To what extent will the proposed project either (a) restore degraded waters, or (b) protect
relatively unpolluted waters.
The project will prevent the pollution of waters that are in jeopardy because of recent sanitary sewer overflows.
The incidence of inflowlinfiltration from an old, clay pipe, coupled with the SST's, has led to excessive
discharges to the Catawba River. These discharges are concentrated in culverts which flow under Interstate 40.
The headwaters of the Catawba River are located in the Old 1=oit area and are not yet classified as "Impaired".
The concentrated discharges into Mill & Curtis Creeks and the Catawba River would affect Lake James.
0-25 points: Describe any special significance of waters (in terms of NC-DWQ water quality
classification, e.g. High Quality or Impaired) to be enhanced, restored. or protected by the project, Note
also any special recreational, educational or economic values of specific waters:
The Catawba River is classified as Class C Tr above Old Fort and Class C below Old Fort. Tributaries include
Mill Creek which is classified as a C-Tr HOW slightly upstream from the project. Curtis Creek is classified as C-
Trout. Lake James, which is considered to;be one of the cleanest lakes in the western region, receives water
from the Catawba Diver and is classified as WS-V and B. This lake is used extensively by the public for
recreational activities such as fishing or boating. The timeliness of the project will'prevent contamination of these
high quality water sources.
0-20 points: What does the NC -Division of Water Quality Basinwide Management plan say about the
specific waters, which will be restored or protected by your project? (Make page specific references to
the plan, and explain how your project will solve documented problems and ensure protection or
restoration).
Page 3 of Section B, Chapter 1of the Catawba Basinwide Water Quality Plan rates monitoring site B-8, which is
approximately one mile downstream of the Old Fort wastewater treatment plant as Good -Fair. This rating is one
Of the lower ratings in the basin.
0�20 points: What will be the measurable and enduring outcomes of the project?
The Town of Old Fort will continue to keep detailed records documenting overflows. The number should drop
dramatically. Prolposit testing of surcharging at manholes will be done.using a float system. Outcomes will be
measured after' construction to test for project effectiveness. Significant decreases in Wowfinfiltration rates will
be measured using the effluent flow' meter at the Town's treatment plant. This project will result in no future fines
being levied against the Town for discharging untreated wastewater along the sewer route.
0.5 points: Does the project employ Innovative procedures or technology? ff so, what are the
implications for water quality?
An innovative device will be used to measure surcharging at the manholes. Float control devices will be installed
in designated manholes during construction. The two worst locations for violation overflows will be targeted for
study. Outcomes will be measured before and after project completion. The manholes will be equipped with an
alarm system for overflow identification. Water quality is affected almost immediately because of the high water
table and the concentrated points of surface water contact., Overflows will no longer reach the surface water
upon completion of the project.
0.20 points: Does the project establish functional riparian buffers or greenways? if so, provide dotal -is of
buffer design and astimates of pollution reduction.
If the Town of Old Forfs project should be awarded funds, officials commit to the passage of a floodplain
ordinance which would establish a riparian buffer between the interceptor and the River by restricting
development in the easement area. The land would be allowed to revert to its natural state.
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Applicant (Up to 30 points')
0 20 points: Describe other resources committed towards this project:
The Town of Old Fort will provide $69,800 in cash match as evidence of its commitment to the project: In
addition, the Town has already paid the engineering services that were needed to prepare the final plans and
specifications. These have been approved by DWO and'an authorization to construct has been issued.
0.10 points: Briefly describe organization's qualifications to accomplish the proposed project:
The incorporated Town of Old Fort has a Board of five Aldermen. This decision making body has an elected
mayor as the chief official. The Town owns and operates both its water and sewer system. The Town employs a
full maintenance staff in addition to staff manning the wastewater treatment plant.
Is there a long-term management plan to which this proposed project is strategically related? (Explain)
In 1989, the Town of Old Fort joined with the City of Marion and McDowell County to commission its consulting
engineers to produce the 0-om-prehemilve Water and Sewer.-SJWY. From this effort came a Water and Sewer
Master Plan. This project was suggested as an integral part of the preventative aspects of the Master Plan. The .
plan extensively explores the interrelated aspects of the system and states that replacement of critical .
infrastructure components will prevent. damage to the quality of the Town's water source.
Is there a local land use plan for the county or municipality in which the project will occur? What
assurance can you provide regarding long term management of the project?
The Town of -Old Fort does not have its own land use plan, but the Board of Aldermen has adopted portions of
the McDowell County,Iand use plan far utility planning purposes. The Town has an extensive sewer use
ordinance which is rigorously enforced. Town officials are committed to the management of this project as
evidenced by the Water and Sewer Master Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan which supports it.
Is this project eligible for funding under other state or federal grant programs? If so, elaborate.
This project or components of it qualified for two programs under the 1998 Critical Needs Bond Act. The Town
of Old Fort was able to apply for funds under the High Unit Cost Program because of its inordinately high water
and sewer • rate s. The Town was also able to apply for Supplemental funds administered by the Rural Center
because of its rural status and the presence of a public health threat. Sufficient funds were not available to
.award monies to the Town. Our narrative will discuss these projects in greater detail.
Is the property wherein the project will be located subject to any environmental laws, rules or
regulations (existing or pending) which impose obligations or restrict the use or marketability of the
property? (If yes, please explain)
The Town of Old Fort is under a sewer moratorium which was imposed in January of 1998. No additional waste
water can be discharged to the treatment works. This has a dramatic effect on existing industrial users and in
fact, an overflow near,an existing facility resulted in a substantial fine being levied in August of that same year.
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Project Expenditures
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$546,700
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$1,800
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20
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4500
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$15
$2,700
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500
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$1,000
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5' Dia. Manholes - Standard
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5
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$500
$2,500
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$9,500
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$4,000
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100
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$20
$2,000
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50
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$50
$2,600
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100
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$5,000
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200
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$3,000
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$1,000
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Grant Amount being requiested: *900,000
Cash Match from -Old Fort: 69,800
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
10001
McGill
ASSOCIATES
PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGE(S) TO:
NAME: Larry Brooks
COMPANY: NCDWQ-Asheville
FAX NUMBER: 251-6452
DATE: 10-18-02 PROJECT (AND PROJECT NUMBER): 1.0
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IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL PAGES OR HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH RECEIVING
THIS TRANSMISSION, PLEASE CALL CONNIE AT 1-828-252-0575
FROM: Mike Waresak
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS 55 BROAD STREET
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801
TELEPHONE: [phone] FAX NUMBER: 1-828-252-2518
COMMENTS: Mr. Brooks, as you requested from Gary McGill, please find attached our
letter to NCDEH dated May 14, 1998 in which we transmitted the Engineer's Certification for
the Old Fort WWTP Improvements project (Permit No. NC0021229). A copy of the
certification is also attached. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
call me at 252-0575.
Sincerely,
Mike Waresak
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EPA uses is 1.26, the same number used in previous analyses for LDVs and LDTs (EPA,
1999b). Cost estimates are available for the following vehicle categories (65FR6698, 2000):
LDV — A passenger car or passenger car derivative seating 12 passengers or less.
Light LDT (LLDT) —Any LDT rated at up through 6,000 pounds (lbs) Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). Includes LDT1 and LDT2.
Heavy LDT (HLDT) — Any LDT rated at greater than 6,000 lbs GVWR. Includes LDT3
and LDT4.
MDPV — A Medium -Duty Passenger Vehicle, which is categorized as a heavy-duty
passenger vehicle rated at less than 10,000 lbs GVWR.
The table below presents the EPA estimated increases in vehicle costs to consumers
complying with Tier 2 vehicle emission standards (EPA, 1999b). The 15t, 2nd, and 3rd
production years can be used for the SAMI 2010 projections and the 6th year can be used
the SAMI 2040 projections.
Incremental Per Vehicle Costs to Consumers for Tier 2 Vehicles
Production Year ($) ($) ($) ($) ($)
lst and 2" Year 82.43 73.80 129.54 248.92 261.57
3rd Year: Learning curve applied 75.22 68.50 119.90 222.60 233.52
6t' Year: Fixed costs expired 53.19 49.03 100.64 202.99 212.34
The costs presented in the table include the costs of the evaporative system
improvements as well as the improved exhaust emissions control system. EPA estimated
costs to the manufacturer for the evaporative system improvements to be $3.25. Therefore,
the RPE for the evaporative system is $4.10 (EPA, 1999b). In performing its cost analysis,
EPA first determined a set of likely technologies that manufacturers could use to meet the
standards and then determined the costs of those technologies. It is anticipated that the!
Tier 2 standards will be met through refinements of current emission control components
and systems, rather than through the widespread use of new technology. In addition,
smaller lighter -weight vehicles and trucks generally require less extensive improvements
than larger vehicles and trucks.
Since the technologies needed to meet the Tier 2 standards for the MDPVs will be very
similar to those for LDT4s, the costs for MDPVs have been included with the LDT4 cost
estimates. However, it should also be noted that the MDPV cost estimates are somewhat
higher than for LDT4s. Costs for consumers appear to decrease over time for many
reasons. Consequently, since fixed costs are assumed to be recovered over a five-year
period, these costs disappear from the analysis after the fifth model year of production
(65FR6698, 2000).
EPA also includes the expectation that manufacturers will apply ongoing research to
make emission controls more effective and less costly over time. It is also expected that the
decreases in manufacturing costs over time will be passed along to consumers in the form
of purchase price decreases. The effects of this learning curve are thus incorporated in
projecting that the variable costs of producing the Tier 2 vehicles decrease by 20 percent
starting with the third year of production (65FR6698, 2000). The learning curve reduction
is thus applied only once, since, with current technologies, there would be less opportunity
for lowering production costs than would be the case with the adoption of new technologies.
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In addition to Tier 2 exhaust and evaporative emission standards, EPA is also
finalizing On -Board Diagnostics (OBD II) and On -Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
requirements for MDPVs. LDVs and LDTs already have to comply with these
requirements. The total cost for the OBD II system is estimated to be $80 per vehicle and
$10 per vehicle for the ORVR system. The ORVR system also provides a fuel economy
savings of about $6 over the vehicle lifetime (EPA, 1999b).
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A S S O C I A T E S
May 14,.1998
Mr. A Preston.Howard, Jr., P.E.
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
RE: Old Fort WWI Improvements .
Permit No. NCO021229
Town of Old Fort
McDowell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Howard:
Please find attached the Engineer's Certification for the above referenced project. If you
have any questions regarding this certification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MICHAEL J. WARBSAK, P.E.
MJW:mjw
Enclosure
cc: Wayne Stafford; (w/certification)
Jackie Blalock
W.T. Sorrell (w/certification)
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• Planning • Finance
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2. ZEVs
In 1990, California initiated a strategy to reduce vehicle emissions to a zero level. J The
State aimed to reach this goal through the gradual introduction of electric vehicles into the
California fleet. The Air Resources Board (ARB) thus mandated that at least 2 percent, 5
percent, and 10 percent of new car sales be "zero -emitting" by 1998, 2001, and 2003, !
respectively (ARB, 2000a). Even though this ZEV mandate for passenger cars has bee',n
modified twice since then, .in 1996 and 1998, the fundamental goal has not been changed.
The initial ZEV mandate stipulated a 2 percent penetration in 1998, which translated
to approximately 20,000 vehicles. However, in 1996, the ARB entered into a Memoranda of
Agreement (MOA) with large volume manufacturers to produce a lesser number. of ZEVs,
given the status of electric vehicle technology at the time. Therefore, specifically 3,750 1.
vehicles were to be produced between the 1998-2000 calendar years. Moreover, the total
legal commitment was reduced to just 1,800 electric vehicles with the factoring in of
multiple credits for advanced batteries (ARB, 2000a).
Current ZEVs are more costly to produce than any other vehicle technology being I
produced for sale between now and 2003. The single most expensive component of electric
vehicles are batteries. The Battery Panel, a team hired by the ARB, concluded that nickel
metal hydride (NiMH) batteries were the most favorable advanced technology, with both
high performance and extensive useful life. In addition, lead acid (PbA) batteries have
been proposed by others as a means of meeting demand at a much lower cost.
Even though near -term ZEVs will be relatively more expensive to produce, it is projected
that the high production costs of ZEVs may be reduced with technology improvements and
increased volume production. The ARB projects that incremental ZEV costs in 2003 will
extend from $7,500 for city emission vehicles to more than $20,000 for freeway ZEVs with
advanced NiMH batteries (ARB, 2000a).
Moreover, these projected costs exclude research and development costs for each ZEV
model. However, in order to lower the high incremental cost of producing ZEVs, California
provided $5,000 per vehicle buy down grants in the MOA period. Subsidies of up to $500
were also awarded for individual, at-home charging station installation (ARB, 2000a).
These two incentive programs are funded only in 2000 and 2001.
Table II-2 presents ARB's Base Case cost estimates for MOA or battery electric II
passenger vehicles (ARB, 2000a):
Table II-2
Base Case Cost Estimates for 2003 MOA/Battery Electric Vehicles
(2000 $)
Vehicle Type
Battery
Type
Charger
Cost
initial
Pack
Cost
a is a
Incremental
Cost
I otal
Incremental
Cost
Lifecycle
Cost/Mile
Vehicle
Lifecyclel
Cost
2 Passenger
MOA 2 Passenger
NiMH
1,500
13,059
9,500
24,059
0.288
33,696 i
MOA 2 Passenger
PbA
1,500
3,839
9,500
14,839
0.219
25,623 i
4 Passenger
MOA 4 Passenger
NiMH
1,500
12,317
8,000
21,817
0.270
31,590
MOA 4 Passenger
PbA
1,500
3,538
8,000
13,038
0.208
24,336
Pickup/fleet
MOA Pickup/fleet
NiMH
1,500
12,512
8,000
22,012
0.275
32,175
MOA Pickup/fleet
PbA
1,500
3,839
8.000
13.339
0.216
25.272
The Base Case assumes a battery life of 6 years for NiMH and 3 years for PbA, and a
pre-tax gasoline price of $1.26/gallon. It should be noted that the various battery electric I
vehicles listed have different driving ranges, and are thus not directly comparable (ARB,
2000a). The lifecycle costs used in the ARB cost estimates focus only on a subset of vehicle'
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Engineer's Certification
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project, Ol�l Ga,r-f y,lIn1TP .2.,;�r�o✓a„,t.,�'r •• oi� ��r-f', NC for the
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Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care anbu It wetli n was
staen alcompliancecon pliance and
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
intent of the approved plans and specificaf ins,
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operating costs, specifically those costs expected to vary across vehicle types. Therefore,
these cost estimates are not directly comparable to other reported estimates of lifecycle
operating costs.
These selected costs are aggregated over the ten-year life of the vehicle, and then
discounted back to present dollars. Based on the standard ARB emission inventory
estimates, it is assumed that a vehicle travels approximately 117,000 miles in its ten-year
lifetime. The cost estimates also assume production volumes of approximately 20,000 to
30,000 vehicles per year (ARB, 2000a). In addition, ARB's estimated cost analysis uses a
list of assumptions, such as battery salvage value and inflation rate, which are provided in
the 2000 Biennial Review. 1
The methods employed in calculating the individual cost estimates presented in the
table are shown below:
Charger Cost: Charging equipment cost.
Initial Pack Cost: Cost of the battery pack.
Vehicle Incremental Cost: Incremental cost of unique electric vehicle components other
than the battery, as compared to a Super -Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).
Total Incremental Cost: Includes the incremental cost for the vehicle, compared with
the baseline SULEV, plus the cost of the initial battery pack and charging equipment.
Incremental Lifecycle Cost per Mile: The present discounted value, per mile, of the sum
of incremental initial cost, plus operating cost over the lifetime of the vehicle. The
discounted value is divided by the approximate number of miles traveled, 117,000
miles, to get the net present value cost per mile.
Vehicle Lifecycle Cost: The incremental lifecycle cost per mile is multiplied by the
approximate number of miles traveled by a vehicle, 117,000 miles.
According to the ARB, the 2003 battery electric vehicles, or ZEVs, are significantly
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more expensive than comparable conventional vehicles on an initial cost, as well as,
lifecycle cost basis. Considering alternative scenarios with such factors as higher battery
life and increased gasoline prices included, the 2003 battery vehicles are still estimated to
have significantly higher lifecycle costs. Moreover, higher electricity prices are projected to
increase the battery vehicle cost premium.
However, the ARB also projects that with volume production and improved technology,
ZEVs could become competitive with comparative conventional vehicles on a lifecycle cost
basis. The near -term high cost of ZEVs is to be expected since each incremental step of 1
pollution control provides benefits at an increasing marginal cost (ARB, 2000a). �I
The breadth of market demand for ZEVs is a point that vehicle manufacturers and i
ZEV advocates disagree on considerably. Manufacturers claim that the dearth of leases
during the initial years when ZEVs were offered means that the market can only
incorporate a few hundred ZEVs per year. In contrast, ZEV advocates and fleet operators
cite current waiting lists for ZEVs as evidence of strong customer interest and future
demand (ARB, 2000a). Thus, since the ZEV market is relatively young and ZEV supply
has been limited, consumer demand and future sales are difficult to predict.
A new ARB proposal with ZEV program changes, adopted January 25, 2002, maintains
a core ZEV focus and gives incentives for further technology development, but decreases
the number of ZEVs required in the near -term and the total manufacturing cost. These
adopted changes have not been translated into a final rulemaking as yet. Highlights of the
new program changes are (ARB, 2000b):
• A decrease in the number of pure ZEVs needed for compliance, by a little more
than one half in the initial years.
• Further decrease of up to 50 percent in the number of ZEVs if manufacturers
produce other types of very clean advanced technology vehicles.
• Decrease the number of vehicles required in the initial years to earn partial ZEV
(PZEV) credits.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 7, 2004
Vann Waters
McGill Associates, P.A.
Post Office Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Subject: Fast Track Permit Application
Redtown Road Sewer Line 2
Sewer System Improvements
Habitat for Humanity, Redtown
Road and Jolly Road Projects
Town of Old Fort
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Waters:
The Asheville Regional Office cannot accept your Fast Track Permit Application for the
Redtown Road Sewer Project and.is returning your application package (enclosed). The reason
for the return of the package is due to the funding source for your project. Please forward your
completed application package to;
Attn: Daniel Blaisdell
Division of Water Quality:
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
If you should have any questions regarding this matter you may contact me at (828) 251-
6208 or Mr. Daniel Blaisdell at [phone].
Sincerely,
Lar Frost
Environmental Chemist
Enclosure
xc: Daniel Blaisdell — CG & L
59 Woodfrn Place Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

W ATk Michael F. Easley, Governor
9Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
-� Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
December 5, 2003
Mr. Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Subject: Railroad Strleet Sewer Line
Town of Old Fort
Permit Number WQCS00139
Repair and/or Replacement
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Stafford:
The purpose of this letter is to lend the support of the Division of Water Quality's Asheville
Regional Office for repairs and/or replacement of the Railroad Street Sewer Line in the Town of
DId Fort. I understand that you may have funds remaining from previously authorized projects.
=urthermore, I understand it is your intent to request that the Division's Construction Grants and
_oans Section allow the expenditure of such funds for this project. I support your request in light
)f the recurring blockages and sanitary sewer overflows (SSO's) on this particular section of your
-ollection system.
Finally, should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me at (828)
251-6208.
Sincerely,
L Frost
Environmental Chemist
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

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Mr. Wayne S. Stafford
Town of Old Fort
P.O. Box 520
Old Fort, NC 28762
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
Subject: Update of ORC and Backup ORC Designation Information
Permit No. WQCS00139
Old Fort Wastewater Collection System
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Stafford:
Our records indicate that the subject collection system is classified as a Class 1 system. However, our
records do not show that a ORC or Backup ORC has been designated for this system.
In order to comply with this permit requirement, and to ensure we have current information on file, please
complete and return the attached designation form with the individuals who serve as ORC and Backup
ORC for this type and classification of system Please return this form by November 18, 2003.
Please note that the designation form must be signed by the designated ORC, the backup ORC, and the
system owner or representative. Failure to designate an appropriate ORC and Backup ORC is a violation
of the subject permit.
If you have any questions about updating the operator designation information for your facility, please
call me at 919-733-0026, extension 309.
Sincerelv,
John Allan Baldwin
Technical Assistance and Certification
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If an sSO Is ongoing. please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until sso can bo 6toppod.
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waters shall issue a Tess (ease witftiln �f8-hours of first Knowl0ae to all print Iind elocGranle news madio providing genoral
coverage in the c wtyw t: ft diacharge occurrr d. When 15,000 gallons or more or untroated wastewater entel8 surface
wnMnv. a uhliq notice shall be published within 10 dayq and proof of publiGrticn shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
10 the raforancad Statutefor further detail.
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Grasse (Documentaflor such as cleaning, insoactlons, enforcement
acilbns ast overflow ri 2qQj_e_duqationaI malprial and distrlbutio date
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trlere been any flow_ stu
ilea to determine UI problem In the collection syntom nt trie SSO location?
------------
E17980 NoDNA ❑NE
If Yes,
whop was the study c
i
ornp;eted And wh l octivna tlH It rscolrmcnd?
Has
i
tho line been smoke tas
od orvideoed within tho past years
❑Yez No QNA NS
If Yas,
when and indicate wh
at actions are necessary and the status of Ouch Fictions:
Are thero
III related projects 11
your Capital Improvement plats
©Yo No ONA ONE
If Yell
oxplaln:
1
Haw
i here been any grant oi
loan appling&ns fhr Irl reddetidh projects?
❑YHO No ONA O NE
If Yo ,'
I
explain:
i
Do you
suspect any major 801
Ircm of Inflow or crests conna* dionr whh otorm sewers?
OY W ONA ONE
If Yasl
I
Pxpialn:
Hcvra
ill linc5 oonfmcUng BuO
ea yr Its Ih the ssO Ioctttlon and upstream been inspected recenityr?
❑ VO O NOONA ❑ NE
If Yogi
I
i6xplaln:
What
other corracivo actions
ire pktnned to prevem future vl related tSSOs at this location?
CornRjanta:
What kind of
Form Octcbor 9,12003
are present?
(one-way communication)
Dyes
Page 4

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Audible
Visual
8rADA ( *-way eemmunieation)
Emergency Contact signage
❑Yes
ClYac
❑Yo3'
❑ Ya.
Other QY"s
De9eribo the aquipment imtailed?
What Kind of siwatlorz b1pe an alarm condition at this slat w (i,e, pump failure,, pgwGr tallure, Npi,
orator, eta.)?
Were notl0cationralarm syste no Operable?
It no, explAin.
If a pump failed, when was thk last maintenance and/or inspedion performed?
What specifm. fly was check maintained?
If a valve fallen, when was It 4 st exercised?
Were all pumps set to altemat R
Did any pump show above no MRI run time., prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts or hand to fIX the equipment (Switch. fi,ise. valve. seal, etc.)?
Wes a eparo or portable pump immodlately svailabla?
If a tlQat problem, whan were t ie floats last tested? Flow?
If an auto-dialor or SCADA, w en was tile system last tested? H6w?
Comments:
U-SSO Komi October 9,
No
NE
DYeCD No NAN15
13Y00 NP❑NAQNE
❑Yo10 ND❑PrAA EDNE
❑Y010 *01YAONE
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OCT-28-2003 1:1:50 FROM:TOWNOFOLDF:8286682007 TO:NC ' DENR ASHEVILLE P.7/9.
OCT-27-:�003 14:58 FRO : TO:98MB6582007 P:7/9'.
i
Power outs a 9Ocum ntatlon of tOStin , records eta, Should he
rtllJIAd Of 811eritalka Dower source up
err ry uest.
What' is your rrlkerraie,pow or pumping source?
Did k function property?
Desctlbe?
WhR1 was the alternate pow ror pumping source rack tested under food?
It Mused by a we arhar even how much advance warning did you have and what acttgna w,yra taken to
prep4r4 fbr the av�rnt?
Comnl6nrt-t
Vandalism
' Prov' to police repots numbs
Was tha alto secured?
If Yes,, itow7
liavo (pore been prevlouy terns with vandallsm atthe %0 location?
If Yes, axplaln:
What security measure- nave been put in Plane to Provent similar occurrencos In the future?
Debris In 11nb Rocks sif ks ra sand other Iter
Collection eyat©m, etc,)
What typo of debrls has boon aurtd In the M0
A P6�JZ 76 w
How could It have potion thou
)WA)
Are m�nholee In the area s©q to and Intact?
Cmab Form Oot6hor 9, W3,
Na�I�ApN
MYerO No ❑ MA u Nr
Z.
Nil
No LJ NA l.J Nt

OCT-28-2003 11:51"FROM:TOWNOFOI -RT-8286682007 TC
DENR ASHEVILLE P.8/9
o'-T-27-2003 14:58. FRO
Id
TO:98B286682007 F:8"7
Whon was the arop igst c
oWaleanod7
A
Hava eieaninp and Inenecvc
5 ever boon IncroMOd M this location due to prtviou@ problem witA dahrls? ®Yana No ❑NA ❑NE
Explaln:
LlNi 1-5 lA)SP
G7rD My V F'2,C 0.)_7 4y W
VdcrJ,N
Are appropriate edtx2tlor l
gcct,rrencc�s7
artel5 being developed and distrlputed to prevent future slmllar
-.
CXcr No aNA C e
Comments:
Other Pictures and a 2
loco re ort s ould' be av ilable u an re nest:
Dcatribo;
Werra edequato equlpmerjt qj
d raournou avallabld try %K the prMam?
QYeZ1 No Q NA ONE
If Yes, explain:
If the pmblom could rot be Irr
mediatuty repaired, what oattons ware taken to ieeeen the impact of the
SS47
For DWQ Use Onl
D.WQ Requasted an Additlon
I Wrltterr Ftepori±
aYwn NpuNA ❑NE
VYes, WhatAddltbnal InfdTm
illon is Noaded:
Comments:
CS-880 Form October 9,
2003
Page 7

OCT-28-2003I11:51 FROM:TOWNOFOLDF
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8286682007 TO:N( DENR ASHEVILLE P.9/9
T0199$296682007 P:9-19
subr'nitting deft- 170,vy
in thin
Date: f O"Zir-0 3
Title: w/457SWA'7clZ 1. A71fy 'N7 PZAt J'i
Tciophons Number, - (p(� -
Any Addltlonal irTfarmetion d sfrW to bo eubmltted 5howfd be sant to the apprDpriate Division Ronal Offic4 within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO'Mth r farence to tho Incident number itho incident nurra mr it; only ponorated when oloctronie entry of this tam
is completed, if Lmodl
Farm October 9, r003 - Page 8

\NA% Michael F. Easley, Governor
\OHO R4G �. William G. Ross Jr., Secretary .
North Carolina Department __. iironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
> Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 13, 2003
Mr. Wayne S Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Subject: Sewer Moratorium
Town of Old Fort
NPDES Permit No: NCO021229
McDowell County
Dear Mayor Stafford:
Effective March 19, 1998 the Town of Old Fort was placed on a Sewer Moratorium
due to unpermitted discharges of wastewater from various points in the Town of Old
Fort's wastewater collection system. The 12" trunk line leading to the WWTP was
determined to be at capacity and therefore causing sewerage backups. On July 9, 2002
the Town finished installation of 709OLF of 24" dutile iron pipe replacing the 12" line and
to date has experienced one sewer overflow for which the cause was determined to be
vandalism.
In a letter dated September 23, 2003 Mayor Wayne S. Stafford on behalf of the
Town of Old Fort requested that the sewer moratorium be lifted. Effective as of the date
of this letter the Division of Water Quality hereby grants your request to lift the sewer
moratorium on the Town of Old Fort's sewer system. You are hereby granted permission
to add additional flow to the sewerage system as needed. Sewer extension activities
should be followed in accordance with standard local and state permitting requirements.
If you have questions please contact Mr. Mike McDonald in the Asheville Regional
Office at [phone].
Sin lye.e
rrest
0
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: WWTP, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-6748

FOUNDED IN 1870
P.O. BOX 520
OLD FORT, NORTH'CAROLINA 28762
September 23, 2003
Mr. Forrest Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mr. Westall:
Office of the Mayor
2 6 2003.
I am writing to request that the Sewer Moratorium be lifted on the Town of Old Fort's
sewer system. The Town of Old Fort installed a 24" sewer line which replaced a 12"
sewer line. The Town is growing economically, and we have had no problems with the
new line handling the sewer flow.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (828) 668-
4244 ext. 17.
.Sincerely,
-
Wayne S. Stafford
Mayor, Town of Old Fort
WSS/ibh
"Colonial America's Western Outpost Until 1756"

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TOWN OF OLD FONT WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY IT 2001
. THROUGH JUNE 3 0Tx 2002
SYSTEM NAME: TOWN OF OLD FORT POTW
RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: TOWN OF OLD FORT PH.# [phone]
PERSON IN CHARGE: COLLECTION: WAYNE SOUTHER PH.# [phone]
TREATMENT PROCESS: JACKIE L. BLALOCK PH.#
[phone]
APPLICABLE PERMITS:
NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0021229
CLASS A BIORESIDUAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY PERMIT NO WQ00.1—
AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO 8401 —,1260
fit
COLLECTION SYSTEM NPDES PERMIT NO. WQCS00139 1
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM: "i—{AR I 201)
AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS REPORT PERIOD THE SEATER CQLLI f!TI.ON1_ts�L��,� of
SYSTEM CONSISTED OF A NETWORK OF APPROXIMATLLY 26,000 LINEAR
FEET OF 6, 8, 10, AND 12" DIAMETER VITRIFIED CLAY, PVC, AND DUTILE
IRON GRAVITY SEWER LINES SERVING THE TOWN AND THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA TO THE WEST INCLUDING SEVERAL INDUSTRIES.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO PUMP STATIONS IN USE WITHIN THE
COLLECTION SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM COLLECTS THE WASTEWATER AND
TRANSPORTS IT BY GRAVITY TO THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT LOCATED ON THE WEST BANK OF CURTIS CREEK, JUST EAST OF
TOWN.
THE MAJORITY OF THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER ULTIMATELY FLOWS
THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 7,600 LINEAR FEET OF 12" DIAMETER TRUNK
LINE PRIOR TO REACHING THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY.
IN 1998 THE TOWN BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERLOADING AND
OVERFLOW'S ON THIS SECTION OF THE TRUNCKLINE. AS A RESULT OF
THE OVERFLOW, THE TOWN'S COLLECTION SYSTEM WAS PLACED UNDER
A MORATORIUM WHICH PREVENTED THE TOWN FROM ACCEPTING ANY
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
THE TOWN HAD PLANS TO UPGRADE THIS SECTION OF THE
COLLECTION SYSTEM TO A 24" DIAMETER SE ATRLMT-- AND HAD
SUBMITTED ENGINERING PLANS TO NC—DENR—DWQ.
THE ENGINEERING PLANS WERE APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
THE TOWN WAS SUCCESFUL IN AQUIRING NORTH CAROLINA RURAL
CENTER AND ARC GRANTS TO COVER TIIE COST OF THIS PROJECT.
SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED SEWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, SEWER INTERCEPTOR UPGRADE WAS RECEIVED BY THE

N
TOWN OF OLD FORT AT 2:00 PM, SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 AT THE TOWN HALL
AND PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD.
THE PROJECT GENERALLY CONSISTS OF APPROXMATELY 7,090 LF OF
24" CLASS 200 DIP SANITARY SEWER AND 60 LF OF 8" SDR 35 PVC
SANITARY SEWER WITH MANHOLES, APPURTENANCES AND RELATED
SERVICES.
THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER WAS WHEELER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
INC. OF 10 INDIAN LANE, WEAVERVILLE, N.C. 28787, WITH A BID AMOUNT
OF $531,149.00. THE BID WAS APPROVED AND THEY BEGAN
CONSTRUCTION IN OCTOBER OF 2001.
MCGILL ENGINEERS, WHEELER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE TOWN OF
OLD FORT PERSONNEL DID A FINAL INSPECTION OF THE COMPLETED
PROJECT JULY 9, 2002, AND WHEN DENR-DWQ REVIEWS AND APPROVES
THE PROJECT THEY WILL RE-EVALUATE THE COLLECTION SYSTEM'S
MORATORIUM STATUS.
DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS:
ALL SEWAGE CARRIED BY THE COLLECTION SYSTEM ENTERS THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY GRAVITY. THE ORIGINAL PLANT
WAS COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCTED IN 1987 TO A CAPACITY OF 800,000
GALLONS PER DAY (GPD) AND UPGRADED AGAIN IN 1996 TO A TOTAL
CAPACITY OF 1.2 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY (MGD). CURRENTLY THE
PLANT RECEIVES AN AVERAGE DAILY FLOW DURING AN AVERAGE
WORKWEEK OF APPROXIMATELY 344,366 GPD.
THE FACILITY'S BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT CONSISTS OF AN EXTENDED
AERATION PROCESS USING FLOATING AERATORS AND ALSO INCLUDES A
BAR SCREEN, INFLUENT PUMPSTATION, GRIT REMOVAL, FLOW
EQUILIZATION TANK, AND SOLIDS REMOVAL BY THREE CLARIFIERS.
TREATED EFFLUENT IS CHLORINATED, DECHLORINATED, AND
DISCHARGES INTO CURTIS CREEK AT LATITUDE 35 DEGREES 38' 43",
LONGITUDE 82 DEGREES 9' 30" AND IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CATAWBA
RIVER BASIN. SOLIDS ARE PUMPED FROM THE CLARIFIERS TO ONE OF
TWO SLUDGE HOLDING TANKS BEFORE BEING PASTURIZED AND
STABILIZED WITH QUICKLIlVIE TO PRODUCE A CLASS BIOSOLIDS PRODUCT.
THE PROCESSES RESIDUAL SOLIDS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL
FARMERS UNDER TIC TOWN'S RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT ISSUED
BY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCES (NC DENR).

PERFORMANCE
IN THE MONTHS COVERED IN THIS REPORT PERIOD THE TOWN OF OLD
FORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS HAD TWO VIOLATIONS FOR
EXCEEDING NPDES PERMIT LIMITS. ONE WAS FOR EXCEEDING A WEEKLY
AVERAGE LIMIT OF 45 MG/1 FOR TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS IN THE MONTH
OF NOVEMBER 2001. THE SECOND ONE WAS FOR EXCEEDING PERMIT
LIMITS FOR CYANIDE ONE SAMPLING EVENT APRIL 30, 2002. THIS WAS
DUE TO LABORATORY ERROR BUT BY THE TIME THE TOWN WAS MADE
AWARE OF THE RESULTS THE HOLD TWIlE FOR THIS SAMPLE HAD EXPIRED.
THE CONTRACT LABORATORY RERAN TH SAMPLE AND TIC RESULTS
WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PERMIT LIMITS BUT BECAUSE THE HOLD
TIME HAD EXPIRED THE DENR-DWQ WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO REPORT
THE RESULTS.
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW:
FEBRUARY 4, 2002 THE SEWERLINE ON BUTCHER'S BRANCH BECAME
FOULED WITH GREASE AND ROOTS AND CAUSED THE- MANHOLE TO
OVERFLOW 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE TO ENTER
INTO BUTCHER BRANCH AND ON INTO THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN. THE
SEWER LINE WAS CLEANED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
APRIL 1, 2002 THE SEWERLINE ON BUTCIIER BRANCH BECAME FOULED
WITH GREASE AND PAPER TOWELS AND OVERFLOWED AT THE MANHOLE
CAUSING 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE TO SPILL INTO
THE BUTCHER BRANCH AND ON INTO THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN, THE
SEWER LINE WAS CLEANED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
MAY 2, 2002, THE MANHOLE IN THE SEWER LINE AT LACKEY TOWN
BRIDGE OVERFLOWED CAUSING 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED
SEWAGE TO SPILL INTO BUTCHER BRANCH.
TIC CAUSE OF THIS OVERFLOW WAS DTERMINED TO BE A LARGE ROCK
IN THE MANHOLE. THE ROCI{ WAS REMOVED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
VANDALISM WAS THE SUSPECTED CAUSE.

L
NOTIFICATION:
EACH WATER AND OR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM CUSTOMER
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A LETTER STATING THAT THE TOWN OF OLD
FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT TO
COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE "CLEAN WATER
ACT OF 1999" IN THE FORM OF A HAND DELIVERED DOOR HANGER OR
HAND OUT AND ANY CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN A COPY
OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT MAY Dn SO BY
APPEARING AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE AND REQUEST A COPY BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO TIlEM.

5
CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THAT THIS REPORT IS COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE TO BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE USERS OR CUSTOMERS
OF THE NAMED SYSTEM AND THAT THOSE USERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
OF IT'S AVAILIBILITY.
J 'CIE L. BLALOCK DATE
ATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT SURPERVISOR
TOWN OF OLD FORT P.O.T.W.

PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF OLD FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH DUNE 30, 2002 TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES
AND REGULATION OF THE "CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1999" THE REPORT
SUMMERIZES TIIE PERFORMANCE OF THE TREATMENT WORKS AND
COLLECTION SYSTEM AND STATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH ANY TERMS OF
OUT PERMITS, FEDERAL LAWS, OR ANY STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS OR
RULES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY MAY HAVE
BEEN VIOLATED. ANY WATER CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN
A COPY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT MAY DO SO BY APPEARING
AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE ON 38 SOUTH CATAWBA AVENUE AND
REQUESTED THAT A COPY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THEM.

TOWN OF OLD FORT WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND. TREATMENT
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR-JUL- Y 1" 2001
THROUGH JUNE 30TH 2O02
SYSTEM NAME: TOWN OF OLD FORT POTWF�i
J11
RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: TOWN OF OLD FORT PH.# (82) 8-4 PERSON IN CHARGE: COLLECTION: WAYNE BOUT R 48�6Z8��43
TREATMENT PROCESS: JACK L LALOCK PH.#
[phone] OENR - V'1,1TER QUALITY
APPLICABLE PERMITS: POINT SOURCE ORANCH
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO021229
CLASS A BIORESIDUAL MANAGEMENT FACILITY PERMIT NO WQ0011260, �-
AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO 8401
COLLECTION SYSTEM NPDES PERMIT NO. WQCS00139
-y DEG 1 0 ?002 c.
DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM:
AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS REPORT PERIOD TIE SEWER COLLECTION '
SYSTEM CONSISTED OF A NETWORK OF APPROXIMATLEY 26,000 LINEAR
FEET OF 6, 8, 10, AND 12" DIAMETER VITRIFIED CLAY, PVC, AND DUTILE
IRON GRAVITY SEWER LINES SERVING THE TOWN AND TIC IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA TO THE WEST INCLUDING SEVERAL INDUSTRIES.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO PUMP STATIONS IN USE WITHIN THE
COLLECTION SYSTEM. TIE SYSTEM COLLECTS THE WASTEWATER AND
TRANSPORTS IT BY GRAVITY TO THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT LOCATED ON THE WEST BANK OF CURTIS CREEK, JUST EAST OF
TOWN.
THE MAJORITY OF TIC TOWN'S WASTEWATER ULTIMATELY FLOWS
THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 7,600 LINEAR FEET OF 12" DIAMETER TRUNK
LINE PRIOR TO REACHING THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY.
IN 1998 THE TOWN BEGAN EXPERIENCING OVERLOADING AND
OVERFLOW'S ON THIS SECTION OF THE TRUNCKLINE. AS A RESULT OF
THE OVERFLOW, THE TOWN'S COLLECTION SYSTEM WAS PLACED UNDER
A MORATORIUM WHICH PREVENTED THE TOWN FROM ACCEPTING ANY
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
THE TOWN HAD PLANS TO UPGRADE THIS SECTION OF THE
COLLECTION SYSTEM TO A 24" DIAMETER SEWERLINE AND HAD
SUBMITTED ENGINERING PLANS TO NC-DENR-DWQ.
THE ENGINEERING PLANS WERE APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
THE TOWN WAS SUCCESFUL IN AQUIRING NORTH CAROLINA RURAL
CENTER AND ARC GRANTS TO COVER THE COST OF THIS PROJECT.
SEALED BIDS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED SEWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, SEWER INTERCEPTOR UPGRADE WAS RECEIVED BY THE

2
TOWN OF OLD FORT AT 2:00 PM, SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 AT THE TOWN HALL
AND PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD.
THE PROJECT GENERALLY CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 7,090 LF OF
24" CLASS 200 DIP SANITARY SEWER AND 60 LF OF 8" SDR 35 PVC
SANITARY SEWER WITH MANHOLES, APPURTENANCES AND RELATED
SERVICES.
THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER WAS WHEELER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
INC. OF 10 INDIAN LANE, WEAVERVILLE, N.C. 28787, WITH A BID AMOUNT
OF $531,149.00. THE BID WAS APPROVED AND THEY BEGAN
CONSTRUCTION IN OCTOBER OF 2001.
MCGILL ENGINEERS, WHEELER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE TOWN OF
OLD FORT PERSONNEL DID A FINAL INSPECTION OF THE COMPLETED
PROJECT DULY 9, 2002, AND WHEN DENR-DWQ REVIEWS AND APPROVES
THE PROJECT THEY WILL RE-EVALUATE THE COLLECTION SYSTEM'S
MORATORIUM STATUS.
DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS:
ALL SEWAGE CARRIED BY THE COLLECTION SYSTEM ENTERS THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY GRAVITY. THE ORIGINAL PLANT
WAS COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCTED IN 1987 TO A CAPACITY OF 800,000
GALLONS PER DAY (GPD) AND UPGRADED AGAIN IN 1996 TO A TOTAL
CAPACITY OF 1.2 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY (MGD). CURRENTLY THE
PLANT RECEIVES AN AVERAGE DAILY FLOW DURING AN AVERAGE
WORKWEEK OF APPROXIMATELY 344,366 GPD.
THE FACILITY'S BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT CONSISTS OF AN EXTENDED
AERATION PROCESS USING FLOATING AERATORS AND ALSO INCLUDES A
BAR SCREEN, INFLUENT PUMPSTATION, GRIT REMOVAL, FLOW
EQUILIZATION TANK, AND SOLIDS REMOVAL BY THREE CLARIFIERS.
TREATED EFFLUENT IS CHLORINATED, DECHLORINATED, AND
DISCHARGES INTO CURTIS CREEK AT LATITUDE 35 DEGREES 38' 43",
LONGITUDE 82 DEGREES 9' 30" AND IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CATAWBA
RIVER BASIN. SOLIDS ARE PUMPED FROM THE CLARIFIERS TO ONE OF
TWO SLUDGE HOLDING TANKS BEFORE BEING PASTURIZED AND
STABILIZED WITH QUICKLIME TO PRODUCE A CLASS BIOSOLIDS PRODUCT.
THE PROCESSES RESIDUAL SOLIDS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL
FARMERS UNDER THE TOWN'S RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT ISSUED
BY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCES (NC DENR).

PERFORMANCE
IN THE MONTHS COVERED IN TIUS REPORT PERIOD THE TOWN OF OLD
FORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS HAD TWO VIOLATIONS FOR
EXCEEDING NPDES PERMIT LIMITS. ONE WAS FOR EXCEEDING A WEEKLY
AVERAGE LIMIT OF 45 MG/1 FOR TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS IN THE MONTH
OF NOVEMBER 2001. THE SECOND ONE WAS FOR EXCEEDING PERMIT
LIMITS FOR CYANIDE ONE SAMPLING EVENT APRIL 30, 2002. THIS WAS
DUE TO LABORATORY ERROR BUT BY THE TIME THE TOWN WAS MADE
AWARE OF TH RESULTS THE HOLD TIME FOR THIS SAMPLE HAD E)TIRED.
THE CONTRACT LABORATORY RERAN TI-IISAMPLE AND THE RESULTS
WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TIE PERMIT LIMITS BUT BECAUS .. THE HOLD
TIME IIAD EXPIRED TIIE DENR-DWQ WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO REPORT
THE RESULTS.
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW:
FEBRUARY 4, 2002 TIC SEWERLINE ON BUTCHER'S BRANCH BECAME
FOULED WITH GREASE AND ROOTS AND CAUSED THE MANHOLE TO
OVERFLOW 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE TO ENTER
INTO BUTCHER BRANCH AND ON INTO TI-IE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN. THE
SEWER LINE WAS CLEANED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
APRIL 1, 2002 THE SEWERLINE ON BUTCHER BRANCH BECAME FOULED
WITH GREASE AND PAPER TOWELS AND OVERFLOWED AT THE MANHOLE
CAUSING 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE TO SPILL INTO
THE BUTCHR BRANCH AND ON INTO TILE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN, THE -
SEWER LINE WAS CLEANED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
MAY 2, 2002, THE MANHOLE IN TIE SEWER LINE AT LACKEY TOWN
BRIDGE OVERFLOWED CAUSING 500 GALLONS OR LESS OF UNTREATED
SEWAGE TO SPILL INTO BUTCHER BRANCH.
THE CAUSE OF THIS OVERFLOW WAS DTERMINED TO BE A LARGE ROCK
IN THE MANHOLE. THE ROCK WAS REMOVED BY OLD FORT PERSONNEL.
VANDALISM WAS THE SUSPECTED CAUSE.

C!
NOTIFICATION:
EACH WATER AND OR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM CUSTOMER
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A LETTER STATING THAT THE TOWN OF OLD
FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT TO
COMPLY WITH TIE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE "CLEAN WATER
ACT OF 1999" IN THE FORM OF A IIAND DELIVERED DOOR HANGER OR
HAND OUT AND ANY CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN A COPY
OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT MAY DO SO BY
APPEARING AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE AND REQUEST A COPY BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO THEM.

5
CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THAT THIS REPORT IS COMPLETE
AND ACCURATE TO BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE USERS OR CUSTOMERS
OF THE NAMED SYSTEM AND THAT THOSE USERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
OF IT'S AVAILIBILITY.
JA,qCE L. BLALOCK DATE
ATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT SURPERVISOR
TOWN OF OLD FORT P.O.T.W.

PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF OLD FORT HAS PREPARED A WASTEWATER COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR DULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUKE 30, 2002 TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES
AND REGULATION OF THE "CLEAN WATER ACT OF 1999" THE REPORT
SUMMERIZES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TREATMENT WORKS AND
COLLECTION SYSTEM AND STATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH ANY TERMS OF
OUT PERMITS, FEDERAL LAWS, OR ANY STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS OR
RULES RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY MAY HAVE
BEEN VIOLATED. ANY WATER CUSTOMER THAT WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN
A COPY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPORT MAY DO SO BY APPEARING
AT THE TOWN HALL OFFICE ON 38 SOUTH CATAWBA AVENUE AND
REQUESTED THAT A COPY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THEM.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment -
and Natural Resources Ali•
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NCDENR
NORTH CA10_NA DEmrZTWEN-ror
Ewvi:znAtICNTAmn NdT.]PAL Rr_ntnijQcL±
Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection
WQ Permit Number
WQCS0000139
County
McDowell
Permittee
Old Fort, Town of
Npdes Number(s)
NCO021229
Issuance Date
12/20/2001
Expiration Date
11/30/2006
Soc Issuance Date
Soc ExpirationDate
Permittee Contact
Wayne Stafford
Phone Permittee Contact
828.668.4244
ORC Certification #
ORC Name
Lynn Russell
Phone ORC
828.668.4244
24hr Contact Name
Wayne Stafford
Phone 24hr
828.668.4244
Reason For Inspection (Select One) 10 Routine O Complaint O Follow -Up O Other...
Type Of Inspection (Select One) 10 Collection System O Spray Irrigation O Residual
Inspection Summary IThlr-wrPa.se.af.th .in;� � iion.was.t�.atx;;u�c�..that.thee.tn�;;t;�Ilatia�n.Qf...x� �nr.24.An h�. wax.
Inspector's Name Larry Frost
Phone Inspector 828.251.6208
Inspection Date 1/17/2002
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Inspector's Title
Fax Inspector
Environmental Technician
828.251.6452
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Non Dischar'7- Compliance Collectior ')ystem Inspection
Permittee 101d Fort, Town of
Permit Number IWQCS0000139
Inspection Date 1/17/2002
File Review
1. Does DWQ Database indicate repetitive overflows at any point? 10 Yes 0 No 0 NIA
If yes is there a corrective action plan? 10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
2. Was there a map of the collection system? 10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
3. Did records indicate general observations of all lines not visible from normal public access? Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Regular visual inspections of high priority areas? 0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
4. Did records indicate that right of ways are maintained to allow access? 0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
5. Were there areas of regular or scheduled cleaning? 0 Yes 0 No ON/Al
6. Was there a spare parts inventory and list of contractors? 10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
7. Was the spare parts inventory adequate? 0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
8. Were maintenance logs up-to-date and include inspections, tests, maintenance? 10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
9. Was there a trouble log of all problems that include the following information? 10 Yes 0 No N/A
Overflows locations, who responded, time/date, action taken, cause of problem/overflow
and how the problem was resolved.
10. Does the Town have a Sewer Use Ordinance?
Does it appear the SUO is enforced?
11.Does the system have any known points of bypass?
If yes describe type of bypass and location.
12.Did records log pumpstation telemetry/SCADA notifications?
Gravity/ Sewers
Manholes
1. Were manholes accessible?
2. Were manhole covers above grade?
Was the surrounding area free of visible signs of overflow?
Was the surrounding area free of sinkholes or depressions?
3. Were manhole covers present and properly seated?
4. Were manholes in good condition?
5. Were inverts in good condition?
6. Was flow visibly unrestricted in pipe or manhole?
7. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of grease?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
0 Yes 0 No N/A
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Yes 0 No 0 NIA
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
0 Yes 0 No 0 NIA
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
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" Non Discharniz Compliance Collectior System Inspection
Permittee Old Fort, Town of
Permit Number WQCS0000139
Inspection Date 1/1712002
Gravitv Sewers (continued
8. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of roots? 0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
9. Was the manhole free of an excessive amount of sand? Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
10. Was there evidence of submergence of vents? * Yes 0 No 0 N/A
11. Was the manhole free of visible bypass structures or pipes? Q Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Lines/Right-of-Ways
1. Were easements and right-of-ways maintained?
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
2. Was the area free of sink holes or depressions above the lines?
Yes 0 No 0 N/A
3. Was the line free of evidence of leakage or seepage?
Di Yes 0 No 0 N/A
4. Were there areas of exposed line?
10 Yes * No N/A
Were exposed lines constructed of piping other than ductile iron or comparable?
10 Yes 0 No Q N/A
5. Were stream/ditch crossings and aerial supports in good condition?
10 Yes 0 No * N/A
6. Were right-of-ways being used for roads?
10 Yes Q No 0 N/A
7. Were lines free of evidence or history of damage?
* Yes 0 No 0 NIA
Puma Stations / Siohons
1. Were pump station / siphon sites accessible?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
2. Was general housekeeping adequate?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
3. Were all pumps present and operational?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
4. Were wet wells/siphons free of accumulations of debris that could potentially affect the
operation of the unit?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
5. Was the first manhole up line from the pump station or siphon free of signs of backup,
overflow, or debris originating from the line?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
6. Were all floats/controls for pumps, alarms or alternators operational?
10 Yes 0 No 0 NIA
7. Did high water alarms work when tested?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
8. Did ORC have pump station/siphon maintenance log?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
9. Was telemetry, SCADA present?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Operable?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
10. Were backflow devices in place and operable?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
11. Where. necessary were air relief valves present and operable?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
12. Were standby generators present?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
Operable? 10 Yes 0 No Was fuel tank full?
C Yes 0 No 0 N/A
13. Was there a 24hr notification sign?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
14. Was public access limited?
10 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
15. Was the pump station/siphon free of bypass mechanisms?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
16. Was the pump station/siphon free of signs of overflow?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
17. Was there chemical addition present?
0 Yes 0 No 0 N/A
❑ Odor Control ❑ pH Control ❑ Other...
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Michael F. Easley
OW Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
�Crx y Department of Environment and Natural Resources
j—! Kerr T. Stevens
�_Q.4'nz�. .� Division of Water Quality
July 2, 2001
V 0A
Honorable Wayne S. Stafford, Mayor
Town of Old Fort
Post Office Box 520
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
SUBJECT: Review of Revised Plans &.Specifications
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
Project No. E-SRG-C-0 1-0 123
Dear Mayor Stafford:
A review of the revised plans and specifications for the Town of Old Fort sewer
interceptor upgrade project has been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section.
The comments resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for
clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your reference. Our goal is to approve the
plans and specifications for the sewer interceptor upgrade as soon as possible. A thorough and
timely response to our review comments is necessary in order to accomplish this goal.
Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the review of
the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact Ryan Scruggs, the State Project Review Engineer, at [phone].
RMS/dr
Attachment (To All cc's)
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Sincerely,
Ce4GMadden, Jr., P.E., Su� isor
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
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FAX [phone] Internet Address: www.ncc-gi.net

Construction Grants and Loans Section
Design Management Unit
Comments on the Plans and Specifications
Town of Old Fort
Sewer Interceptor Upgrade
7/2/2001
PLANS
General
Please show the proposed five (5) sanitary sewer service taps with cleanouts on the plans.
Sheet 5 of 8
The last proposed manhole on this sheet is identified as being located at Station 66+80.74
in the profile view but appears to be incorrectly identified as being located at Station
66+90 in the plan view. Please make revisions as necessary.
Sheet 6 of 8
The proposed interceptor connection to the existing manhole is identified as being located
at Station 80+89.60 in the profile view but appears to be incorrectly identified as being
located at Station 80+80.60 in the plan view. Please make revisions as necessary.
2. For the proposed reconnect of existing 8-inch PVC force main to the new manhole
located at Station 69+75.73, please identify the length of proposed 8-inch PVC force
main on the plan sheet. In addition, provide the invert elevation for this force main at the
proposed manhole on the plan sheet.
3. For the proposed connection of existing 8-inch gravity sewer line to the new manhole
located at Station 76+95.68, we would not typically expect to see a bend in a gravity
sewer line or a 6-inch cleanout connection to a 8-inch gravity sewer line. Please provide
a new manhole in lieu of the proposed bend in the gravity sewer line or provide a
manhole to replace to existing 6-inch cleanout that is directly connected to the proposed
manhole located at Station 76+95.68. In addition, provide a profile view of the proposed
connection of existing 8-inch gravity sewer line to the new manhole located at Station
76+95.68. Provide the invert elevation for the gravity sewer line at the proposed manhole
on the profile view.

SPECIFICATIONS
I
2
0
Q
The general construction sequence provided in Section 1200 appears to have identified
two incorrect station locations in items # 1.04-B-4 and #1.04-B-6 (see attached). Please
make revisions as necessary.
Bid item # 7 appears to be incorrectly identified as a 6" line but is identified as a 8-inch
PVC force main on Sheet 6 of 8. Please confirm all quantities listed in the bid schedule
and confirm that these quantities are correctly shown on the plans.
Bid item # 11 appears to be incorrectly identified as being located at Station 80+80 but is
identified as being located at Station 80+89.60 in the profile view on Sheet 6 of 8. Please
confirm the quantities listed in the bid schedule and confirm that these quantities are
correctly shown on the plans.
The five (5) sanitary sewer service taps with cleanouts (Bid Item # 12) are not shown on
the plans.
The Bid Schedule does not include the following items that are shown on "the plans:
a) 150 LF of 42" Dia. X 0.563 Wall Thickness Steel Encasement Pipe, Bored and
Jacked Complete with Carrier Pipe (Sheet 6)
b) New Manhole Frame & Lid for the Existing Manhole at Station 80+89.60 (Sheet
6)
c) 100 LF of 18-inch CMP (Sheet 6)
d) Class II Rip Rap for 3 Water Crossings (Sheets 3 and 5)
e) CABC (Shoulders & Drives), Miscellaneous Concrete, Washed Stone for
Undercut Excavation, Rock Excavation, or Select Backfill (as shown in previous
Bid Schedule and in preliminary cost estimate (revised 6/19/01))
The preliminary cost estimate (revised 6/19/01) for the sewer interceptor upgrade project
does not appear to include the following .proposed project work & costs:
a) Item # 8 only identifies one (1) modification to existing manhole while the plans
identify modifications to two (2) existing manholes at Station 10+00.34 and
Station 80+89.60.
b) New Manhole Frame & Lid for the Existing Manhole at Station 80+89.60 (Sheet
6) is not shown.
c) Removal of existing manhole (Sheet 3 and Bid item #13) is not shown.
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the particular transmittal. The Contractor shall use . ie "Transmittal Form"
provided at the end of this section, or a similar form that includes the
required information.
B. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
The following general construction sequence is provided. only to aid the
Contractor in the. preparation of a detailed construction
general construction.
specified in the . Contract Specifications. The
sequence is not intended to include alldetails
edoes notOmission of
rel'eve the
any part of the work from the construction
Contractor from completing all work as shown . and specified in the
Contract Documents.
1. Begin construction of new 24-inch sewer line as near as possible
to the connection to the existing manhole at Station 10+00.34.
Construct -24=inch sewer line. adjacent to existing sewer line to
Station 32+28.80. Perform field testing .as specified for new 24-
inch sewer line up to Station 32+28.80.
2. After successful completion of field test and acceptance of work by
the Engineer and Owner, connect new 24-inch sewer line to
existing manhole at Station 10+00.34 and modify existing manhole
at Station 10+00.34 as specified. Remove existing sewer line at
connection and plug existing sewer line.
y
3. Construct new 24-inch sewer line from Station 32+28.80 to Station
—
39+55.18, with the majority of this line being installed in the same
—
location as the existing 'sewer line. Temporarily connect existing
at Station 39+55.18. Contractor to
12-inch sewer line to manhole
provide bypass piping or pumping as required to maintain
treatment.
wastewater flow to the wastewater
wastewater flow transmitted to the new 24- nchalselwer line.
Wastewater spills are not permitted.
4. Construct new 24-inch sewer 5+� 9from Station 39+65:36 to as
60 Perform field testing as
close as possible to Station
specified for new 24-inch sewer line from Statio 32+28.9 o nears
_
Station 55+19.60. After successful completion of field test and
24-inch
and construct
acceptance of work by the ES apt 39 55.18 and 39+65.36,
ons0wner,
sewer line between manhole Stateer
and extend new 24-inch sewer line to the manhole at Station
existing h sewer line to
55+19.60, temporarily connect
the new manhole at Station 55+ 9 60 P 9 thec existing sewer
lines near Stations 39+55.18 and 55+19.60.
AouutBe-
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5. Construct and test the new 24-inch sewer line from Station
55+19.60 to Station 60+19.56 in same location as existing sewer
line. Contractor to provide bypass piping or pumping as required to
maintain wastewater flow to the wastewater treatment plant at all
times, with wastewater flow transmitted to the new 24-inch sewer
line. Wastewater spills arenot permitted. After successful field
testing and acceptance of the work between Station 55+19.60 and
Station 60+19.56 by the Engineer and Owner, temporarily connect
the existing sewer line to the new manhole at Station 60+19.56.
6. Construct and test the new 24-inch sewer line from Station
60+ to as close as possible to the connection at Station
80- 6810Go > + 0. After successful testing and acceptance of sewer line
by the Engineer and Owner, make final connection to existing
el manhole at Station 60+19.56.
7. Complete all other testing, cleanup and other related work
associated with the project.
C. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall, within 'thirty (30) days after receipt of the Notice of
Award, prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval a practicable
construction schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes
to carry on the work, the date on which he will start the several salient
features and the contemplated dates for completing such salient features.
The General Construction Sequence included in this Section should be
referenced and utilized in the preparation of the Construction Schedule.
The schedule may be in any form, at the option of the Contractor, but
shall maintain current with each submittal for progress payment, at least
the following information.
1. The' various classes and area of work broken down into times
projected for -submittals, approvals and procurement; times for
installation and erection; and times for testing and inspection.
2. The work completed and the work remaining to complete the
project.
3. Any items of work which will delay the start or completion of other
major items of work so as to delay completion of the whole project.
D SCHEDULE OF VALUES
For lump sum projects, the Contractor shall, within thirty (30) days after
the Notice of Award and prior to submitting the first Application for
Payment, submit to the Engineer for approval a Schedule of Values for
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Bidder also agrees to pay $300.00/day as liquidated damages for each
consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the General Conditions.
ADDENDA: Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
ITENh
DESCRIPTION:QUAN
'
UNIT
UNIT
F?.RICE
TOTAL
NO.
r r
x,
1
Mobilization
LS
24" Class 200 DIP Sanitary Sewer (0.0' -
2
8.0' Depth) w/ Pipe Bedding and Washed
3,592
LF
Stone Embedment
24" Class 200 DIP Sanitary Sewer (8.1' -
3
12.0' Depth) w/ Pipe Bedding and Washed
1,879
LF
Stone Embedment .
24" Class 200 DIP Sanitary Sewer (12.1'
4
and greater Depth) w/ Pipe Bedding and
1,279
LF
Washed Stone Embedment
5
8" SDR 35 PVC Sanitary Sewer (All
60
LF
Depths) w/ Washed Stone Embedment
6" DIP Class 350 Water Line (All Depths)
6
including Fittings, Testing and Connection
420
LF
to Existing Water Line
Connection of Existing Force Main to New
Manhole, including 25 LF&DR 21 PVC
1
EA
and required fittings
8
5' Dia. Manholes - Standard, all depths
27
EA
9
5' Dia.. Manhole — w/watertight cover
1
EA
10
Modifications to Existing Manhole at Station
1
EA
10+00 as specified, including connection
11
Modifications to -Existing Manhole at Station
1
EA
QEDas specified, including connection
12
Sanitary Sewer Service Taps w/ Cleanouts
5
EA
13
Remove Existing Manhole
1
EA
14
Abandon Existing Manholes in place Per
17
EA
Detail
36" Dia. x 0.500" Wall Thickness Steel
15
Encasement Pipe, Bored and Jacked
190
LF
Complete w/ Carrier Pipe
Bid 2