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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0050342_Wasteload Allocation_19940210NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING COVER SHEET NC0050342 Muddy Creek WWTP NPDES Permit: Document Type: Permit Issuance Wasteload Allocation Authorization to Construct (AtC) Permit Modification Complete File - Historical Engineering Alternatives (EAA) Correspondence Owner Name Change Instream Assessment (67b) Speculative Limits Environmental Assessment (EA) Document Date: February 10, 1994 Thies document iss printed on reuse paper - ignore any content on the resrerse Bide CITY OF WJ\STOY-SALEM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Y.O. BOX 2511, \\'INSTON-SALEM, NORTH C:AROLINA 27102 Mr. Preston Howard, Director Division of Environmental Management P. 0. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Re: February 10, 1994 Request to Renew NPDES Permit Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0050342) Winston-Salem, North Carolina Dear Mr. Howard: FEB 15 1994 7W QF ENVIRO E TAL Van .DIRECTORS ,QFFICE FEB 16 1994 '•1 The City of Winston-Salem formally requests that the Division of Environmental Management rJnew the NPDES permit for its Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant's current permit expires on ugust 1, 1994. The application for a renewal, its supporting documentation, and the processing fee will be submitted to DEM's Permits and Engineering Section very shortly. Winston-Salem is also requesting that DEM increase the permitted flow limit for this facility from 15 MGD to 21 MGD. This increase in flow is necessary to assure our compliance with NCAC 2H.0223 (Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities). Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. recently completed an engineering evaluation of the facilities at the Muddy Creek Plant and concluded that the plant can be rated for 21 MGD. On the basis of this evaluation, Winston-Salem does not need to construct additional treatment facilities to guarantee permit compliance at the requested 21 MGD flow limit. A copy of the engineer's report will be attached to the renewal application. Should you or your staff have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Stan Webb at 910/784-4700. /sw cc: Sincerely, --P. W. Swann Assistant City Manager/Public Works Tom Griffin Stan Webb Larry Coble, Winston-Salem Regional Office Coleen Sullins, DEM, Permits and Engineering su,sc N CO tO CC 11/23/93 PLOT SCALE MUDDY CREEK INTERCEPTOR SOUTH FORK CREEK INTERCEPTOR DB ML PE PS RAS SC SCD SE SU TMUW TS WAS P PLANT INFLUENT I9.3MGD INFLUENT PUMP nSTATION (1) SCD LEGEND NORMAL OPERATION ALTERNATE OPERATION DIGESTED BIOSOUDS BELT PRESS FILTRATE MIXED LIQUOR PRIMARY EFFLUENT PRIMARY SOLIDS RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE SCUM SCUM DRAIN SECONDARY EFFLUENT SUPERNATANT THICKENER MAKEUP WATER THICKENED SOLIDS WASTE ACTIVATED SLUDGE PUMP(S) HAZENAND SAWYER Environmental Engineers & Scientists RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 4 I sc SCREENING AND GRIT REMOVAL FACILITIES SCUM STRAINERS (2) SCREENINGS, GRIT AND SCUM TO LANDFILL PRIMARY CLARIFIERS (4) WAS PS PRIMARY SOLIDS PUMP STATION (1) PS AERATION TANKS (3) RAS CIoMGD) ML 1 J ML Sc SECONDARY CLARIFIERS (4) SE 4 TS (—Ws G D) SU RAS PUMP STATION (1) ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS (4) SU GRAVITY THICKENER (1) -- CL TMUW NPW PUMP STATION DIGESTED BIOSOLIDS — STORAGE LAGOONS (3) DB DB t•ia,d mGi)1 f BELT FILTER PRESSES (3) PLANT EFFLUENT TO YADKIN RIVER 19.3 MGD F SU,F SOLIDS APPLICATION BLENDING TANKS (3) TO LAND NMUDDY CREEk ALEM NC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC ` 1):"? 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McMahon, 111, P.E., P.H. S. Wayne Miles, P.E. Structural Design Bilgin Erel, Ph.D., P.E. David M. Heiser, P.E. Roger H. Wood, P.E. George F. McMahon III, P.E., P.H. Intakes Roger H. Wood, P.E. David M. Heiser, P.E. William B. Dowbiggin, P.E. Fishery Resources Fish and Wildlife Associates Geotechnical Investigations GE! Consultants, Inc. Recreational Resources Robert J. Goldstein, Ph.D. CDM Camp Dresser & McKee Project Organization CUM , *s,Vwa.ar r onsinewr, a i.Mi4 pray rt, & marwporran! oonsuuau Transmit To: Locc ioru From: FAX TRANSMITTAL FORM CAMP DRESSER 84 McKEE L4-plitt Q, vfor, o`'L✓�s Charge (Project No.): c«a;►,a Corporal. Comer 6+00 Gi.nwood Avsnw. s1A. and Ralaiph. Noun Caroruw 27(312 9191O -602o. Fa= gip 791-6730 Date: Time: io/ZZ/93 7 FcLwNo: ors 3zV�- Phone: (919)-787-S€20 Far: (919)-781-5730 6452- F-T- c, Client - Job - Sub - Activity Number of Sheets: (including Transmittal Sheet) Il CAMP DRESSER & McKNE CDM environmental engineers. eolenttats, pennons, & management consuhente October 22, 1993 Carolina Corporate Centre 5400 Glenwood Avanue. suite 300 Raleigh. North Carolina 27812 919 787.5620, Fax: 919 781.6730 Ms. Linda Sewall North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Health Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Re: City of Winston-Salem Proposed Yadldn River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Dear Ms. Sewall: Enclosed please find a draft scope of work for an Environmental Assessment of the Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir project that is proposed by the City of Winston-Salem. As we have discussed with you, this scope of work contains a greater level of detail in addressing several issues that have been raised during previous correspondence related to this project We believe that completion of this scope of work will result in an Environmental Assessment that will address these issues to t,ne satisfaction of those involved in the review process. We look forward to meeting with you and representatives of other regulatory agencies on Tuesday October 26 to discuss this project and scope of work. Please review the enclosed scope of work and distribute it to other regulatory agencies as appropriates so that we may discuss its contents at our meeting on Tuesday. If you have questions prior to our meeting, please feel free to call me or Deborah Hadden at your convenience. Sincerely yours, CC: Barry Shearin Deborah Hadden John Roberts CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM PROPOSED YADKIN RIVER WATER INTAKE AND DIVERSION WEIR DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPE PROJECT BACKGROUND The City of Winston-Salem proposes to construct a new raw water intake and low head diversion structure in the Yadldn River to meet the water supply needs of the city and Forsyth County bey.ond the year 1998. Currently, the city operates one intake on the Yadkin River downstream of Interstate 40 and US 421. However, the intake and treatment capacities at this location are insufficient to meet the city's long-term water needs. In addition, the proximity below two major roadways is undesirable i terms of water supply protection. In September 1991, the city submitted an Environmental Assessment (EA) to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEPINR) for the proposed wcir and raw water intake in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This document was circulated throughout the Department for comment, and the city subsequently provided supplemental informs ion and a revised EA in response to various comments. In September 1993, the city retained Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) to provide technical support related to iss les raised during the previous EA and to assist the city in complying with SEPA. This document outlines the proposed scope for an EA that will comply with SEPA. OVERVIEW OF SCOPE The EA will be prepared in accordance with the North Carolina Environmental PoLcy Act of 1971 (G.S. 113A-I through 113A-10) and Chapter 25 of the North Carolina City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Page 1 Administrative Code. The key issues that will be addressed in this document, as identified by extensive verbal and written correspondence with the reviewing agencio, include the following: Fishery Resources. The existing fishery resource and habitat in he Yadkin River, and the impact of the .proposed intake and weir on t'tis resource, will be evaluated. Mitigation measures will be considered and, if appropriate, proposed. Recreational Resources. The existing recreational use ofthe Yadkin River, and the impact of the proposed impact on resource, will be evaluated. Various mitigation measures -will be considered and proposed. . Water Quality and Flow. The impact of the proposed project on water quality upstream and downstream of the proposed weir will be addressed. The impact on river flows will be assessed, particularly in terms of maintenance of minimum instrearrl flows and the feasibility of releasing water from the Kerr Scott Reservoir to supplement downstream flows. • Alternatives to the Proposed Project. Numerous project alternatives have been proposed by various reviewing agencies. These alternatives, and other reasonable alternatives identified byh e city and CDM, will be evaluated in terms of environmental pa cost, technical feasibility, and ability to fulfill the project need. Design Details_ Although the preliminary design will not be initiated' until. the EA is completed, conceptual design information n the will be developed and presented as necessary in order to e project impacts and identify appropriate mitigation measures. Conceptual. design details will be provided for the diversion structure (e.g., weir height and configuration), the canoe slot, the intake,d any proposed mitigation measures (e.g., replacement of riffle habitat or improved public access facilities). Each of these issues are addressed in the scope presented below. City of Winston-Salem age 2 Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Web' PROPOSED SCOPE I. Description of Proposed Project The proposed project -- construction of a newwater water supply intake and diversion weir to meet the city's long term water needs -- will be described in detail. Project detals that will be provided include conceptual design of the weir and raw water intake • (including ludin the weir height and intake configuration), the proposed construction method and sequence, the anticipated operation and maintenance requirements, the related upstream impact area under average flow and 100-ycar flood conditions, and conceptual design information for the related canoe slot and boat portage. X. Purpose and Need for Proposed Activity The purpose and need for the proposed intake and weir will be discussed in terms of ensuring a safe, plentiful, and reliable water supply to meet the city's projected long- term demands. This discussion will be based on available information related to the safe yield of the city's existing supplies, reliability of the old existing darn at the cL ty's water intake, population projections for their existing and proposed service area, and accepted water supply planning and protection guidelines. Alternatives to Proposed Activity Reasonable alternatives to fulfill the project purpose defined. above will be presented and evaluated. The alternatives that will be evaluated and compared to the proposed project include the following: • A lower dam height (less than 10 feet) at the proposed location. City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir ”age 3 Expansion of the existing Idols Dam intake. Alternative intake locations where potentially a lower dam or no d would be needed and/or where less valuable fishery habitat would flooded. The specific alternative locations that will be considered just below the SR 1525 bridge and at a river bend approximately 2,000 feet below the proposed intake location. Alternative intake or weir configurations at the proposed location. Such alternatives include an artificial aquifer, a direct instream intake, or a partial or wing -dam. • The "no action" alternative Each alternative will be described and compared co the proposed project in terms of environmental impact, cost, technical feasibility, and ability to address the project need_ IV. Affected Environment The existing environment in the defined project impact area will be described to provide a. basis for the impact assessment. This section will focus on water quality and flows, fishery resources and habitats, and recreational uses of the upper Yadkin River. The proposed scope for these studies is as follows: Water Quality and .Flows irn be ire The existing water quality in the proposed project area will be characterized based o water quality data collected by the city and/or the state, and other available data. Existing water quality data will be used to evaluate the existing conditions in the Yadkin River at the project site in terms of its suitability for aquatic habitat, for recreational uses, and as a raw drinking water supply. City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Pa 4 The existing river flows will be characterized under various flow scenarios. Flow records are available since 1964 for a US Geological Survey gaging station (Yadkin River at Enon, NC) that is located approximately 5000 feet downstream of the project site. These flow records will be used to develop a flow -frequency relationship for :he Yadkin River at the project site. Fishery Resources and Habitat The baseline fishery resource assessment will consist of the following tasks: 1. Conduct a literature survey to identify aquatic conditions including the dominant fish species and benthic species inhabiting the Yadkin River between the upstream limit of the impact area and Idols Dam. Literature from state and local publications, as well as studies conducted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Duke Power Company, and state and private universities, will be used. 2. If no existing fish species data is available, a fishery survey using electrofishing equipment, nets, and seines may be conducted_ 3. Conduct a field survey of the proposed impact area and the downstream areas, noting the overall quality of the habitat and • substrate characteristics and generally mapping the location of all pools, riffles, and runs. 4. If suitable benthic species data is not available, then a qualitative benthic survey will be conducted at two representative locations within the proposed impact area -- one at a riffle area and one in the deeper water near the proposed weir location. The purpose of this task is to characterize the benthic community in the impact area, not to conduct a detailed, quantitative survey. City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Pige 5 Recreational Resource The existing recreational resource along the affected reach of the Yadkin River will by assessed _ by conducting the following tasks: 1. Collect and review available literature and data related to recreational uses of the Yadkin River trail in the proposed project area. 2. Canoe the entire affected reach, documenting the chaxacter of the river in terms of recreational use. Specific observations will relate to the quality, location, and accessibility of public access points; observed recreational use; and the depth and velocity of water, including the number of riffle areas. 3. Conduct interviews with state and local agencies, local recreational groups, and/or local canoe rental stores regarding recreational use of the river. Other environmental parameters that will be discussed in this section include the following: • • land use wetlands prime or unique agricultural lands public lands scenic areas areas of archaeological or historical value air quality groundwater quality - noisc levels water supplies wildlife and plants, including Tare or endangered species City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Pao 6 V. Environmental Consequences The short- and long-term and direct and indirect impacts of the proposed intake aryl weir structure on each of the environmental parameters listed above will be evaluated. For most of the parameters, the impact assessment will be qualitative because the impa cts are expected to be minor. Secondary impacts will also be considered, for example whether or not the city has sufficient wastewater treatment capacity to trest the additional water, and whether or not the proposed project will lead to increased development and related impacts. The proposed impact assessment related to water quality and flows, fishery resources and habitats, and recreational resources is described below. Water Quality and Flows Assessment of the water quality impact related to the proposed project will addres a the following issues, using quantitative or qualitative techniques as appropriate: Increased sedimentation/siltation upstream of the weir, and decreased turbidity below the structure. The potential for eutrophication, DO fluctuations, and/or algal blooms upstream of the weir. The potential for temperature changes upstream of the weir. The potential for introduction or accumulation of toxic substances. • The potential impact on downstream water quality due to decrea$ed flows available for dilution of point and non -point source pollutants. Assessment of the impact in terms of river flows will address the following: City of Winston-Salem Page 'Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir The ability to maintain minimum instream flows (e.g., 7Q10) downstream of the intake. As part of this assessment, the feasibility of releasing water from the Kerr Scott Reservoir to supplement downstream flows will be discussed. • The impact of the weir on upstream flood flows. Fishery Resources Habitats The impact assessment of the proposed project on fisheries will focus on the following two considerations: • The types of species in the impact area, and the degree to which they will be affected by the altered hydrologic regime or water quality _ The quality of the habitat in the area, and the degree to which it will be affected by the altered flows or water quality. (The impact or, each pool, riffle and run identified will be assessed.). Recreational Resources The impact of the proposed project on recreational use of the Yadkin River will be assessed quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative assessment will involve estimating the number of riffle areas that will be flooded, acid the change in water depth and velocity. The qualitative assessment will consider the likely increase or decrease in public access to and/or use of the river. VI. Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures will be proposed for any impacts expected to be significant Based on a preliminary analysis, it appears that the only project impacts that will warrant mitigation are those related to construction and recreational use of the river. Mitigation measures that are expected to be considered include: City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water intake and Diversion Weir Page 8 . Co nstruction mitigation measures such as siltation and sedimentation controls. Construct a boat chute over the diversion structure and/or a boat portage around the structure. Improve existing public access points and boat launch facilities along the Yadkin River. Releases from, Kerr Scott Reservoir to off -set water withdrawals during low flows. Create riffle habitat to mitigate any fishery impacts. Install a fish ladder over the weir. Conceptual design information for each proposed mitigation measure will be provid _td in the EA. City of Winston-Salem Yadkin River Water Intake and Diversion Weir Page 9 1361c- State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Planning & Assessment James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Sewall Division of Environmental Health FROM: Melba McGee i� Project Review Coordinator RE: Yadkin River Diversion Dam and Raw Water Intake City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, Addendum to Environmental Assessment, #542 DATE: June 17, 1993 The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has reviewed the addendum to the Environmental Assessment for the proposed raw water intake on the Yadkin River. In the past year, EHNR divisions and Winston-Salem representatives have met and conducted site visits to investigate numerous alternatives for this project. The evaluation of environmental concerns offered by our divisions, continue to be the same after reviewing the addendum. Divisions agree that the proposed dam will significantly alter the flow of the river, thereby, affecting water quality, oxygen, and siltation. Consequently, these changes in the river could result in the loss of aquatic habitat. The development of the proposed project is also in sections of the Yadkin River State Water Trail which raises concern with recreational use of the river and navigational and safety problems. Based on the information provided by the City of Winston- Salem, and the potential impacts of theproject, this department cannot support a Finding of No Significant Impact. It is recommended that a more detailed environmental review be conducted in the form of an environmental impact statement (EIS). The attached comments from our divisions clearly focus on the deficiency of the addendum EA and should assist in the preparation P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-6376 FAX 919-733-2622 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 1 O% post -consumer paper of the EIS. We ask that the EIS be more specific in addressing the potential impacts of the project and that an effective mitigation plan be incorporated. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. It is also recommended that the City of Winston-Salem continue to work with our divisions prior to circulating the EIS through out internal review process. MM:bb Attachments cc: Monica Swihart John Dorney Susan Wilson North Carolina Wild 1 i fe Resources Commission 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391 Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources Richard B. Hamilton {g, �4 Assistant Director 1`� June 10, 1993 DPA Project No. 542, Addendum to Environmental Assessment for Yadkin River Diversion Dam and Raw Water Intake, Forsyth County This correspondence responds to a request by you for our review and comments on the Addendum to the Environmental Assessment for the proposed Yadkin River diversion dam and raw water intake in Forsyth County. These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d.) and the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; 1 NCAC 25). The City of Winston-Salem proposes to place a diversion dam spanning the width of the Yadkin River approximately 5,000 feet upstream of the Old Yadkinville Highway bridge (SR 1605) in conjunction with a new raw water intake. The Addendum provides information regarding expected backwater distance and number of riffles inundated at three dam heights. Study results show that a 10-foot dam would have a backwater effect extending 9,400 feet upstream and inundate seven riffles; an 8-foot dam 7,800 feet and six riffles; a 6-foot dam 6,000 feet and six riffles. Project sponsors conclude that height of the dam has little impact on the number of riffles impacted and more of a backwater effect may result than previously calculated. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been concerned with this project since we became aware of it in July 1991 through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit process. We are aware that issuance of the permit has been delayed until environmental concerns have been adequately addressed. Our agency has previously expressed concerns regarding adverse impacts to fish habitat (loss of riverine habitat including riffles, blockage of fish movement upstream and downstream) and to the Yadkin River State Water Trail used by recreational boaters. Upon review of information included in the Addendum, we continue to believe the project will have significant impacts on fish habitat and recreational boating in the project area and a considerable distance upstream. Therefore, a Finding of No Significant Impact is not appropriate for this project. We recommend that project sponsors prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this project. Preparation of an EIS should include mitigation measures, to reduceunavoidable adverse effects and allow increased public input through the review process. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Ms. Stephanie Goudreau at 704/652- 4257. cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Coordinator Mr. Joe Mickey, District 7 Fisheries Biologist Mr. Steve Reed, DWR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT June 9, 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: Monica Swihartf� V4404 Vt, FROM: Susan A. Wilson THROUGH: Ruth Swanek Carla SandersonrY SUBJECT: City of Winston-Salem Proposed Water Supply Dam Addendum to Environmental Assessment Yadkin River, Yadkin River Basin Stokes County Based on the City's comments in their revised Environmental Assessment, the Technical Support Branch (TSB) cannot offer any comments with regard to the proposed minimum release. The facility has not yet provided enough information to ensure that the flow below the dam will be 554 cfs (especially at the Winston-Salem WWTP downstream on the Yadkin River). TSB would not be opposed to the Corps of Engineers releasing an equivalent amount of flow from Kerr Scott Reservoir as long as the 554 cfs criteria is met. Once the City has decided on an appropriate option to meet the minimum release, the supporting information should be documented and provided to the state. cc: Jim Mead, DWR State of North Carolina Health Department rtment of Environment, ea h and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary June 7, 1993 Amar• EHNF C.' 789 MEMORANDUM TO:' Melba McGee FROM: John Sutherla SUBJECT: Yadkin Rir Diversion Dam and Raw Water Intake City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Addendum to Environmental Assessment EHNR No. 542 The Division of Water Resources (DWR) has completed its review of the additional information submitted by the City of Winston-Salem for inclusion in the Environmental Assessment (EA) for construction of a new water supply intake on the Yadkin River. We have attached our response to the previous EA for background information. Our comments are as follows: The additional information developed by staff for the City and their consultants includes an inventory of riffle areas in the 6.5 mile reach of the Yadkin River between the NC Highway 67 and SR 1525 bridges. This inventory was conducted at a flow of 3120 cfs (compared to a typical summer flow of 1000 to 1500 cfs) because low flow events did not occur this spring. This investigation concluded that a diversion dam ranging in height from 6 to 10 feet would submerge 4 of 8 "large" riffles, 1 of 4 "medium" riffles, and 1 or 2 of 11 "small" riffles. A 10 foot dam would pond a longer reach of the river than a 6 foot dam, but no riffles were noted in this increment of pond between the 6 and 10 foot heights. It is possible that some riffles were not observable at the flow of 3120 cfs. Consultants for the City performed additional analysis of the length of backwater created by 6, 8 , and 10 foot high diversion dams. Their calculations indicate that these increasing dam heights result in upstream ponding for 6000, 7800, and 9400 feet of the river channel. These revised distances are an increase over those estimated earlier. P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-4064 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Memorandum to Melba McGee, dated 6/7/93 EHNR No. 542 Page Two This addendum to the EA contains a discussion of alternative locations which were rejected for various reasons. The City is committed to the lowest dam feasible at the preferred location, but analyses to determine this height have not yet been conducted. An evaluation of intake openings which might eliminate the dam or minimize its height has also not been conducted. The Yadkin River between NC Highway 67 and SR 1525 (Old Highway 421) is a heavily used section of the Yadkin River State Water Trail and has developed access areas at both bridges. The proposed project would convert up to 1.8 miles of this 6.5 mile reach from flowing water to a flat -water pond. The City proposes to mitigate the impacts on recreation by providing a portage around the dam, designing the dam to prevent creation of an hydraulic "keeper" at its base, and including a "slot" in the dam to allow passage of canoes. Design details for these measures have not yet been developed. While these design steps have the potential to mitigatefor the presence of the dam itself, they do not address the unavoidable adverse impact of the ponding of up to 1.8 miles of the Yadkin River. In effect, the recreational usage of this entire segment of the water trail will be altered. The proposed project will also have unavoidable impacts on aquatic habitat for which no mitigation measures have been proposed. The diversion dam would permanently alter upstream habitat by reducing velocities, increasing depths, and causing sediment deposition throughout the ponded area, except for the immediate vicinity of the flushing gates. The effect of these changes on macro -invertebrates and fish species would be significant. The ponding could also affect habitat by potential changes in water quality, including temperature and dissolved oxygen. The presence of the dam will also block the upstream movement of resident fish. The addendum to the EA discusses the issue of making releases from Kerr Scott Reservoir to maintain minimum flows for water quality at the Winston-Salem wastewater treatment plant discharge. Maintaining adequate flows for wastewater assimilation is an important consideration for the City's existing discharge, and also for other potential future discharges. The Corps of Engineers has not yet completed its review of the impact of additional releases on reservoir levels and recreation at the lake. The possibility of additional releases is uncertain at this time. Memorandum to Melba McGee, dated 6/7/93 EHNR No:.. 542 Page Three Based on the information contained in the EA and this addendum, the impacts of the proposed project are significant and a FONSI would not be appropriate. If the City plans to proceed with relocation and expansion of its water supply. intake, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be prepared which examines all alternatives. Once a preferred alternative is selected, sufficient design details should be developed to allow full evaluation of its impacts and proposal of mitigation measures for all unavoidable impacts. Involvement of the general public and state and federal agencies during preparation of an EIS should further enhance the evaluation of alternatives and development of mitigation measures. We appreciate this opportunity to comment and will be glad to discuss our comments with you or the City. cc: John Morris, DWR Leesha Fuller, Winston-Salem RO John Wray, DWR Steve Reed, DWR Dennis Stewart, WRC Stephanie Goudreau, WRC Joe Mickey, WRC Monica Swihart, DEM Susan Wilson, DEM Carol Tingley, DPR Kathy White, DPR - Winston Salem RO DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION June 10, 1993 MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Lewis, Director Planning and Assessment FROM: Philip K. McKnelly, Director, SUBJECT: Yadkin River Diversion Dam and Raw Water Intake City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Addendum to Environmental Assessment, Project No. 542. The Division of Parks and Recreation has reviewed the addendum to the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the City of Winston-Salem's proposal to construct a weir diversion and raw water intake on the Yadkin River. The proposed project would be located 5,000 feet upstream of the SR 1525 bridge in Forsyth County and could result in a significant loss of aquatic habitat as well as the conversion of a considerable stretch of the river to completely flat water. After reviewing the addendum and its analyses of the project's potential backwater effects, the Division still harbors serious concerns regarding recreational use and habitat degradation. These concerns were previously identified and addressed in our comments on the initial EA (DPR comments dated October 27, 1992). After reviewing this addendum, the Division still disagrees that a FONSI is appropriate for the following reasons: 1. The minimum backwater effect created by this project would be approximately 6,000 feet; the maximum backwater effect would be approximately. 9,400 feet. These inundations would permanently alter the aquatic habitat upstream of the dam by slowing flow rates and increasing water depths. Heavy siltation is likely to occur throughout the impoundment, resulting in a significant loss of macro -invertebrate habitat. There is no indication that the flushing gates proposed in the EA would prove effective in removing the silt. Neither the EA nor the addendum provides any analyses of the river's aquatic ecology. Aside from acknowledging that the darn will block the river to fish migration, neither document addresses the project's potential impacts on aquatic ecology, fish or macro - invertebrate biology, reproduction, etc. Doug Lewis Page 2 June 10, 1993 2. This stretch of the Yadkin River is part of the state - designated Yadkin River State Trail and is very popular with recreational boaters. Regardless of what dam height is used, this project will, at a minimum, significantly alter the recreational character of the river by submerging at least six riffle areas and converting over one mile of the river into flat water. Given the river's popularity and status as a state designated trail, the Division considers these potential losses or alterations of habitat and recreational characteristics to be significant environmental impacts. The EA and the addendum do not adequately address these issues; neither do they address mitigation measures that would reduce the adverse effects of unavoidable impacts. Therefore, we feel that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement would more adequately address the Division's concerns. An EIS would also allow increased public input in the review process. The Division feels that such public involvement is necessary to ensure that the proposed project is compatible with the current public uses of the river. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. 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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT May 26,1.993 TO: Jay Sauber FROM: Betsy Johnson�j9 THROUGH: Mike Scoville MOS Ruth Swanek t5 SUBJECT: LT BOD Request for the Lower Muddy Creek WWTP Forsyth County NC0050342 The City of Winston-Salem is requesting speculative limits for an expansion of its Lower Muddy Creek WWTP from 15 MGD to 30 MGD. There is a QUAL2E model for Salem and Muddy Creek's which has been extended to the Yadkin River to include the Lower Muddy Creek discharge. However, there is no longterm BOD data available for the facility in order to accurately determine a wasteload allocation. As an application is expected this summer, a longterm BOD sample should be taken as soon as possible. cc: Dave Goodrich Winston-Salem Regional Office MEMO TO: Fite - We -Lob mow.. -. s-kn - DATE • 3/3 1 13 SUBJECT: ►VLCfi evt 1 1�•''�'` t�`S 5 c.- , R u &A CL)t-Je Crc tILQ a. . e Co4 _t s )re. Pa.i+ \ . v e c-_ Co" 5 -\ r- 0.. 0.4rii ul.Zrade. TL`e c t.l. 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Ckeck vq.J.0c Pies "Z3 e.( ck u S6 c d v K- -P u . o cc u r 7 Winston-Salem Muddy Creek WWTP - Allowable Waste Concentrations Residual Chlorine 7010 (CFS) DESIGN FLOW (MGD) DESIGN FLOW (CFS) STREAM STD (UG/L) UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (UG/L) IWC (%) Allowable Concentration (ug/I) Residual Chlorine 7010 (CFS) DESIGN FLOW (MGD) DESIGN FLOW (CFS) STREAM STD (UG/L) UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (UG/L) IWC (%) Allowable Concentration (ug/I) 554 15 23.25 17.0 0 4.03 422.08 422.07527 554 30 46.5 17.0 0 7.74 219.54 219.53763 SUMMER Ammonia as NH3 7010 (CFS) 554 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 15 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 23.25 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.0 UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL 0.22 IWC (%) 4.03 Allowable Concentration (nr 19.59 WINTER Ammonia as NH3 7010 (CFS) 854 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 15 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 23.25 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.8 UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL 0.22 IWC (%) 2.65 Allowable Concentration (IT 59.84 SUMMER Ammonia as NH3 7010 (CFS) DESIGN FLOW (MGD) DESIGN FLOW (CFS) STREAM STD (MG/L) UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL IWC (%) Allowable Concentration (IT WINTER Ammonia as NH3 554 30 46.5 1.0 0.22 7.74 10.29 7010 (CFS) 854 DESIGN FLOW (MGD) 30 DESIGN FLOW (CFS) 46.5 STREAM STD (MG/L) 1.8 UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL 0.22 IWC (%) 5.16 Allowable Concentration (r r 30.82 NC0050342 EAJ Sd State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director April 13, 1992 Mr. Stanley B. Webb, Plant Manager Muddy Creek WWTP City of Winston-Salem 2799 Griffin Road Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Subject Proposed Expansion of Muddy Creek WWTP NPDES No. NC0050342 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing to provide you with speculative limits for an expansion of the Muddy Creek WWTP to 23 MGD. The following limits are suggested for a plant of your size: Summer Winter CBOD5 (mg/1) 15 30 NH3 (mg/1) 4 8 DO (mg/1) NL NL Fecal Coliform (# /100 ml) 200 200 TSS (mg/1) 30 30 pH (S.U.) 6-9 6-9 Chlorine (ug/1) 28 28 The City will also receive a quarterly chronic toxicity limit at 5.7%. Limits and monitoring requirements for chemical specific toxicants will be based upon the City's latest headworks analysis, information included in the permit application, water quality standards, and federal criteria. The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) is currently developing a nutrient model for High Rock Lake. Although no management decisions have been made, nutrient limitations on point sources are possible. Winston-Salem should anticipate possible nutrient limits, and a plant designed with a high degree of flexibility to include nutrient removal should be considered. Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer You should note that these are speculative limits and are for planning purposes only. The limits are not final until they are included in an NPDES permit. If you have any questions or comments concerning any of the information contained in this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Swanek or me at (919)733-5083. J.evor Clements, sst. Chief Quality Section JTC/RCS cc: Steve Mauney Don Safrit Boyd DeVane Central Files Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer mi.lc t,` CL k)i 3,QyAL) p. (c3 Io) e-rC, C - s , 1-4i CCU mod, sLpl e rn • -Er oot Car) 70 Q ._ 55I Cis buj°N Cu (cF. ' (CC{ li(reo J 3 C F Xp) (a)(o0) � J ee (0,33)(5-5-q) (Cc(351-25) - (?)( 05) 0 111.�- fr512 ( A T (0, aQ)(51)(Cia35,&)5) _ (1'8)(Fw625 3 33.ce.5 (>3,(s5 IY)Ok fps Ifr-1 Jc I Also pievt ►naGt'1e&.f Su, 0.-)0ds V Yf oCcvr'1 i:lt' / LLYtr ytkd State of North Carolina i.rr Ric Department of Natural Resources and Communitypevelopment Division of Environmental Management L� 512 North Salisbury Street . Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph. D. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary AN 3 0 1992 Mr. Stanley B. Webb Plant Manager Muddy Creek WWTP City of Winston-Salem 2799 Griffith Road Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Dear Mr. Webb: January 29, 1992 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0050342 Muddy Creek WWTP Forsyth County Director The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has reviewed your letter of January 15, 1992, concerning expansion of the Muddy Creek WWTP from 15.0 MGD to 23.0 MGD. An expansion of this size will subject your facility to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This letter will briefly address the SEPA requirements and then will address the comments in your letter. On August 1, 1989, rules became effective that require the submittal of an Environmental Asse.ssment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for new or expanding facilities, being built with public monies, in excess of 0.500 MGD or when the instream wastewater flow is in excess of 33% of the stream flow under 7010 conditions. Since your request will be for a flow increase of 8.0 MGD, an EA or EIS must be submitted to meet the requirements of the new regulations. The DEM will not accept an NPDES permit application until the EA or EIS is at least at the State Clearinghouse in the SEPA review process. You should contact Mr. Boyd DeVane at (919) 733-5083 to discuss the requirements of the SEPA process. The following information will be required to be submitted by Winston-Salem as part of its permit application (All documents must be submitted in triplicate.): 1. An application processing fee of $400.00. 2. A completed and signed Standard Form A application. 3. An Engineering Proposal in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105 (c) which includes an Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives. You may be required to perform this, or an abbreviated version of this, as part of the requirements for SEPA. 4. A preliminary sludge management plan. Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Webb Page Two At this time the DEM has no idea what the limits or monitoring will be for the expansion. Limits and monitoring will be at least as stringent as in the present permit with the possibility of more stringent limits, additional limits, and possibly additional monitoring. A copy of this letter and a copy of your letter will be forwarded to Mr. Trevor Clements, Supervisor of the Technical Support Branch. His staff will perform a preliminary modeling review and will provide you with the results of their analyses. The DEM has found that it is nearly impossible to estimate the time it will take to process an NPDES permit application. We normally tell people to plan for six to twelve months for DEM review. This can change dramatically if the DEM has to hold any public meetings on the application. This time table also does not include the time to process the EA or EIS. Mr. DeVane should be able to give you an approximate time schedule for the SEPA process. I hope this provides you with the information that you need to begin your planning process for any expansion of the Muddy Creek WWTP. If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 733-5083. Sincerel M. Dale Overcash, PE Supervisor, NPDES Permits cc: Mr. Larry Coble Mr. Boyd DeVane (with Winston-Salem letter) Mr. Trevor Clements ( with Winston-Salem letter) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT City of Winston-cSalem January 15, 1992 Mr. Don Safrit North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Mr. Safrit: k.0 co The City of Winston-Salem is interested in amending the Muddy Creek WWTP's NPDES permit to allow the existing facility to raise its discharge limit to -23 MGD from its current limit of 15 MGD. To help us prepare the information you require to consider this request, I would appreciate it if you could direct your staff to provide us the following information: . A detailed list of the information, process analyses, etc., that you require to evaluate the amendment request. . The amount of the application fee. • An analysis indicating the proposed permit discharge limits and monitoring requirements should the plant's discharge flow be increased to 20 MGD and to 23 MGD. . Copies of any application forms or other documents re- quired to be submitted as part of the application packet. • An estimate of the time DEHNR will require to act upon the request for amendment once you receive a complete application packet. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 Mr. Don Sa f r i t January 15, 1992 Page 2 Thank you for your help in this matter and feel free to call rime at 919/784-4700 if you have any questions. Written correspon-- . dence should sent to rriy attention at City of Winston-Salem 2799 Griffith Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-6499. Thanks again for your help. Sincerely, _04) K Stanley B.. 'Webb__ -- Plant Manager pc: Barry Shearin, Utility Plants Engineer Larry Coble - DEHNR Regional Office It