NC0088153_Permit (Issuance)_20051230

NPDES DOCUMENT :MCANNINO COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0088153
Linville Riverbend RV Park
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Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Owner Name Change
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
December 30, 2005
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 30, 2005
Mr. Shane 011is
853 Albelia Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29205
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NC0088153
Linville Riverbend WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. 011is:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or
as subsequently amended).
This final permit contains no significant changes from the draft you were sent on November 9, 2005.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Toya Fields at telephone
number [phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
one Carolina
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Permit NC0088153
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Linville Riverbend RV Park
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Linville Riverbend WWTP
US Highway 221
3 miles south of Crossnore
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as the Linville River in the Catawba River Basin in accordance
with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2006.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 30, 2005.
•
W. Klimek, P.E., Director
ision of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Envirorunental Management Commission

• Permit NC0088153
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The Linville Riverbend RV Park is hereby authorized to:
1. Operate a domestic wastewater treatment facility located on US Highway 221, 3
miles south of the Town of Crossnore, Avery County.
2. Upon receipt of an Authorization to Construct from the Construction Grants and
Loans Section, construct wastewater treatment facilities not to exceed 0.018 MGD.
3. After submitting an Engineer's Certification, discharge wastewater from said
treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Linville River
which is dassified B; Tr waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Linville Riverbend WWTP - NC0088153
USGS Quad Name: Linville Falls
Receiving Stream: Linville River
Stream Class: B; Tr
Subbasin: Catawba — 03 08 30
Lat.: 35°59'06"
Long.: 81°56'57"
Discharge location
Facility
Location
Not to SCALE

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Permit NC0088153
A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon receipt of an Engineers Certification and lasting until permit
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall serial
number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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0.018 MGD
Continuous
Recording
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BOD, 5 day, 20°C
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
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Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
NH3.N
2/Month
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
Weekly
Grab
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pH
Between 6.0 and 9.0 s.u.
Weekly
Grab
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Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine'
17.0 pg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
Notes:
1. TRC limit and monitoring requirements shall apply only if chlorine is used for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts. .

PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION/NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE
A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NC General Statut
143.21, Public law 92-500 and other lawful standards and regulations, th
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issu
a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewate
discharge permit 10 the person(s) listed below effective 45 days from th=FFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
publish date of this notice.
•
Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 3
days after the publish date of this notice. All comments received prior t
that date are considered in the final determinations regarding the propose
Permit. The Director of the NC Division of Water Quality may decide t
hold a public meeting for the proposed permit should the Division receive
significant degree of public interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other supporting information on file used 1
determine conditions present in the draft permit are available upon reque
and. payment of the costs of reproduction. Mail comments and/or request �R'1'H CAROLINA
for information to the NC Division of Water Quality at the above address o
call the Point Source Branch at [phone], extension 520. Please includ
fhe NPDES permit number (attached) in any communication. Intereste
persons may also visit the Division of Water Quality at 512 N. Salisbur
Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1
review information on file. fore the undersigned, a Notary Public of said
The Linville Riverbend RV Park (853 Albelia Road, SC 29205) has applie
for renewal of NPDES permit NC00088153 for the Linville Riverbend R
iv Park WWTP in Avery County. This proposed facility will discharge 0.01
MGD of 'treated wastewater to the Linville River in the Catawba River B❑
sin. Currently total residual chlorine is water quality limited. This dis
charge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Catawba Rive
Basin.
Haywood County Schools has applied for renewal of NPDES perm
NC0067351 for the Bethel School WWTP in Haywood County. This permitte
n facility discharges treated wastewater to Bird Creek in the French Broa
fr�ct" River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is water quality limited gaged inpublication of a newspaper known as
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the water
gag
shed. le Asheville Citizen -Times, published, issued,
The USDA Forest Service has applied for renewal of NPDES permit
NC0020486 for the North Mills River Recreation Area WWTP in Hendersord entered as second class mail in the Cit of
County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Nortt y
Fork Mills River in the French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residua.heville in said County and State; that he is
chlorine is water quality limited. This discharge may affect future alloca
'ions in this portion of the watershed. thorized to make this affidavit and sworn
Fletcher Academy, Inc., has applied for renewal of permit N00036641 for it:
Fletcher Academy WWTP in Henderson County. This permitted facility disitement; that the notice or other legal
charges treated wastewater to Byers Creek in the French Brood River Ba
sin. Currently BOD, ammonia nitrogen, fecal coliform and total residua a true copy of which is attached
chlorine are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future alloca
Lions in this portion of the French Broad River Basin. reto, was published in The Asheville Citizen-
1NCOMBE COUNTY
SIO
Van Wingerden International, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES per
mit NC0070335 for the Van Wingerden International, Inc. WWTP in Hendermes on the following date: November 11, 2005 in
son County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Bran
dy Bronch in the French Broad River Basin. Currently, ammonia nitrogenich said notice, paper, document or legal
and total residual chlorine are water quality limited. This discharge ma,
affect future allocations in this portion of the watershed. .vertisement were published were, at the time of
Clement -Pappas NC, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES permi
NCD0079251 for the Clemens -Pappas NC, Inc. facility in Henderson count,ch and every publication, a newspaper meeting all
This permitted facility discharges non contact cooling water to Mud Cree
in the French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is wale the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-
quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portio
of the watershed. 17 of the General Statues of North Carolina and
• NPDES Permit Number NC0060534, City of Brevard, Transylvania County
,j,f,has applied for renewal of its permit for a facility discharging treated wasils a qualified newspaper within the meaning of
-water to the French Broad River in the French Broad River Basin. Cur
rently fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are water quality limitedction 1-597 of the General Statues of North
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the receivint
stream. rolina.
A & D Water Services, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES permit
NC0046858 for the Sherwood Forest WWTP in Transylvania County. Thin
permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Little River in the
French Broad River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is water qualr led this 14th, Novembe,_ 005
' ity limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion o
the watershed.
Taylor Togs, Inc. has applied for renewal of NPDES permit NC0023566 for
the Taylor Togs, Inc. facility in Yancey County. This permitted facility dis
rr1 < ��,� > charges treated wastewater to Little Crabtree Creek in the French Broac
tt• River Basin. Currently, total residual chlorine is water quality limitedn u . of person ma 'ng affidavit)
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the water
shed.
The Buncombe County Board of Education has applied for renewal of per
�J mit N00061182 for its North Carolina High School WWTP in Buncombeorn to and subscribed before me the
r ''IIr County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Stanfielc
f'r Branch in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD, ammonia nitro-
gen, fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are water quality limited,vember 2005
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Frencf
Broad River Basin.
runty and State, duly commissioned, qualified and
horized by law to administer oaths, personally
eared Darryl Rhymes, who, being first duly
orn, deposes and says: that he is the Legal
ling Clerk of The Asheville Citizen -Times,
Buncombe County Board of Education has applied for renewal of permi
NC0066796 for its Leicester Elementary School WWTP in Buncombe Coun
� { ty. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Sluder Braac
in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD,ammonia nitrogen, feca
coliform and total residual are water quality limited. This discharge ma
affect future allocations in this portion of the French Broad River Basin.
Buncombe County Board of Education has applied for renewal of permi
n� NC0073814 for its North Buncombe Elementary School WWTP in Buncom.;
(, County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Dic
1� Branch in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD, ammonia nitr.
gen, fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are water quality limited
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Frenc
Broad River Basin.
Buncombe County Board of Education has applied for renewal of permi
NC0086436 for its Cane Creek Elementary School WWTP in Buncom
County. This permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to Can
Creek in the French Broad River Basin. Currently BOD, ammonia nitr04
Fr gen, fecal coliform and total residual chlorine are water quality limited
This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the French
Broad River Basin.
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C,,mmission expires the 3rd day of S4lit rni 8.
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NCDENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
Linville Riverbend RV Park
NC0088153
Facility Information
(1.) Facility Name:
Linville Riverbend WWTP
(2.) Permitted Flow (MGD):
0.018
(6.) County:
Avery
(3.) Facility Class:
II
(7.) Regional Office:
Asheville
(4.) Pretreatment Program:
N/A
(8.) USGS Topo Quad:
D11NW
(5.) Permit Status:
New
(9.) USGS Quad Name:
Linville Falls
Stream Characteristics
(1.) Receiving Stream:
Linville River
(7.) Drainage Area (mi2): 36
(2.) Sub -basin:
03-08-30
(8.) Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
13
(3.) Stream Index Number:
(9.) Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
(4.) Stream Classification:
B; Tr
(10.) 30Q2 (cfs):
(5.) 303(d) Status:
Not listed
(11.) Average Flow (cfs):
82.8
(6.) 305(b) Status:
-
(12.) IWC %:
0.21
Summary
Linville Riverbend RV Park is a proposed recreational facility on 14.16 acres, bordering U.S.
Highway 221 on the north and the Linville River on the south. The site will encompass 150 full
hook-up campsites for RV and tent campers. Streamflow estimates were performed by USGS
and submitted by the facility as part of the EAA. A level B model was performed for the
proposed discharge and secondary limits were shown to protect the receiving stream. The
facility will receive a TRC limit of 17.0 pg/L since it discharges to a trout stream.

NC0088153
Facility: Linville Riverbend RV Park
Discharge to: Linville River B;Tr
Residual Chlorine
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (UG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 465.9 :1
13
0.018
0.0279
17.0
0
0.21
7938.15
Not Required
For Minor domestic -type facilities•
Minimum of 2 mg/I (summer) NH3-N; 4 mg/I (winter) NH3-N
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
7010 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (mg/I)
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (mg/I)
Chlorine:
Residual chlorine must be capped at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity effects
13
0.018
0.0279
1.0
0.22
0.21
364.44
0
1.8
0.22
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

MODEL INPUTS FOR LEVEL B ANALYSIS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility Name: AJVf LLE 21V(
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NPDESNo.: /ife0O6(Sj
Type of Waste: /OD°/a ,F
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Facility Status: /uf (A.)
Receiving Stream: 1i -11// (-(j I✓
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Stream CIassification: 13 - I /
Subbasin: Q — 0 8 -so
g,/a
County: �/ V
Regional Office:
Topo Quad: /1 t4> d, 0
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FLOW INFOON
USGS#
Date of Flow Estimates: 5/226 QS -
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Drainage Area (mi2): 3(0
Summer 7Q10 (cfs): /3
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs): 7 F
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30Q2 (cfs):
IWC at Point of Discharge (%):
Cummulative IWC (%):
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MODEL INPUT INFORMATION
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LENGTH OF REACH (miles)
1. -7
O. 1
INCREMENTAL LENGTH (miles)
Q, (
D f I
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WASTE CHARACTERISTICS
FLOW (MGD)
, 0/
CBOD (mg/1) [/69,/jA ,6^,,-f5 :
NBOD (mg/1) 0'
D.O. (mg/1)
0
RUNOFF CHARACTERISTICS
7Q10 (cfs/mi2)
QA (cfs/rni2)
CBOD (mg/1)
NBOD (mg/1)
D.O. (mg/1)
TRIBUTARY CHARACTERISTICS
7Q10 (cfs)
QA (cfs)
CBOD (mg/1)
NBOD (mg/1)
D.O. (mg/1)
SLOPE (fpm)
(3
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4D0
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SUMMER
MODEL RESULTS
Discharger : LINVILLE RIVERBEND RV PARK
Receiving Stream : LINVILLE RIVER
The End D.O. is 8.19 mg/l.
The End CBOD is 1.61 mg/l.
The End NBOD is 0.81 mg/1.
Segment 1
Reach 1
Reach 2
Reach 3
DO Min
(mg/1) Milepoint Reach #
7.42
0.00 1
WLA WLA WLA
CBOD NBOD DO Waste Flow
(mg/1) (mg/1) (mg/1) (mgd)
45.00
0.00
0.00
90.00
0.00
0.00
iJcx/ ')
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01800
0.00000
0.00000

. SUMMER
1
1
Seg # I Reach # I Seg Mi 1 =.:: CBOD I NBOD I Flow
1 1 0.00 7.42 2.09 1.19 13.03
1 1 0.10 . 0 2.08 1.18 13.03
1 1 0.20 7.56 2.07 1.17 13.03
1 1 0.30 7.62 2.06 1.17 13.03
1 1 0.40 7.67 2.05 1.16 13.03
1 1 0.50 7.72 2.04 1.15 13.03
1 1 0.60 7.76 2.03 1.14 13.03
1 1 0.70 7.79 2.01 1.13 13.03
1 1 0.80 7.83 2.00 1.13 13.03
1 1 0.90 7.86 1.99 1.12 13.03
1 1 1.00 7.88 1.98 1.11 13.03
1 1 1.10 7.91 1.97 1.10 13.03
1 1 1.20 7.93 1.96 1.09 13.03
1 1 1.30 7.95 1.95 1.09 13.03
1 1 1.40 7.96 1.94 1.08 13.03
1 1 1.50 7.98 1.93 1.07 13.03
1 1 1.60 7.99 1.92 1.06 13.03
1 1 1.70 8.00 1.91 1.06 13.03
1 1 1.80 8.02 1.90 1.05 13.03
1 1 1.90 8.03 1.89 1.04 13.03
1 1 2.00 8.03 1.88 1.03 13.03
1 1 2.10 8.04 1.87 1.03 13.03
1 1 2.20 8.05 1.86 1.02 13.03
1 1 2.30 8.06 1.85 1.01 13.03
1 1 2.40 8.06 1.84 1.00 13.03
1 1 2.50 8.07 1.83 1.00 13.03
1 1 2.60 8.07 1.82 0.99 13.03
1 1 2.70 8.08 1.81 0.98 13.03
1 1 2.80 8.08 1.80 0.98 13.03
1 1 2.90 8.09 1.79 0.97 13.03
1 1 3.00 8.09 1.78 0.96 13.03
1 2 3.00 8.09 1.78 0.96 13.03
1 2 3.10 8.10 1.77 0.95 13.03
1 2 3.20 8.12 1.76 0.94 13.03
1 2 3.30 8.13 1.75 0.93 13.03
1 2 3.40 8.13 1.74 0.93 13.03
1 2 3.50 8.14 1.73 0.92 13.03
1 2 3.60 8.15 1.72 0.91 13.03
1 2 3.70 8.15 1.71 0.90 13.03
1 2 3.80 8.16 1.70 0.89 13.03
1 2 3.90 8.16 1.69 0.88 13.03
1 2 4.00 8.16 1.68 0.87 13.03
1 2 4.10 8.16 1.67 0.86 13.03
1 2 4.20 8.17 1.67 0.86 13.03
1 2 4.30 8.17 1.66 0.85 13.03
1 2 4.40 8.17 1.65 0.84 13.03
1 2 4.50 8.17 1.64 0.83 13.03
1 2 4.60 8.17 1.63 0.82 13.03
1 2 4.70 8.17 1.62 0.81 13.03
1 3 4.70 8.17 1.62 0.81 13.03
1 3 4.80 8.19 1.61 0.81 13.03
Seg # I Reach # I Seg Mi I D.O. I CBOD I NBOD I Flow
1
1

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*** MODEL SUMMARY DATA ***
Discharger
Receiving Stream
: LINVILLE RIVERBEND RV PARK
: LINVILLE RIVER
Summer 7Q10 : 13.0
Design Temperature: 25.0
Winter 7Q10 :
Subbasin : 030830
Stream Class: B;TR
LENGTH SLOPE VELOCITY 1 DEPTH Kd Kd 1 Ka Ka KN
mile ft/mi fps ft design @20° design @20° design
Segment 1
Reach 1
3.00
13.00
0.381
1.51
0.34
0.27
7.19
6.44
0.44
Segment 1
Reach 2
1.70
23.50
0.453
1.39
0.41 1 0.32
15.42
13.83
0.73
Segment 1
Reach 3
0.10
400.00
1.030
0.92
1.10
0.87
55.75
50.00 0.73
Flow
cfs
Segment 1 Reach 1
Waste 0.028
Headwaters 13.000
Tributary 0.000
* Runoff 0.000
Segment 1
Waste
Tributary
* Runoff
Segment 1
Waste
Tributary
* Runoff
Reach 2
0.000
0.000
0.000
Reach 3
O .000
O .000
0.000
CBOD
mg/1
45.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
0.000
2.000
2.000
0.000
2.000
2.000
* Runoff flow is in cfs/mile
NBOD D.O.
mg/1 mg/1
90.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
0.000
1.000
1.000
0.000
1.000
1.000
0.000
7.440
7.440
7.440
0.000
7.440
7.440
0.000
7.440
7.440

CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL/WATER/WASTEWATER
JOHN T. COXEY
CONSULTING ENGINEERING, P.A.
September 13, 2005
Mr. Sergei Chernikov, PhD
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Engineering AIternative Analysis
Linville Riverbend RV Park
Avery County
Our file 05007
Dear Mr. Chernikov:
El 5 .'1 ; 1
►
fI bb P 2 0 2005
Regarding your letter of Junk 29, 2005 and return of the subject EAA, I make the
following comments:
1. Three (3) copies of a revised EAA are enclosed. The revisions contain
additional comments and text regarding drip irrigation, and spray irrigation, a
letter from the Mayor of the Town of Crossnore regarding non-use of the
Town's WWTP, and additional comments, cost estimates, and present worth
analysis for a treatment plant with and without tertiary treatment and standby
generator. Much of this information is shown in Exhibits E through L, which
are added since the original submittal.
2. A description of the proposed waste treatment plant and schematic diagram
were included in the original submittal. This information begins on Page 6.
3. The site map has been revised to show a proposed treatment plant location and
outfall line to the Linville River.
4. Reliability requirements are addressed in Section F, a letter from the power
company stating outage durations is included as an Exhibit and cost estimates
include a standby generator if this option is required.
5. Additional information is also provided from Southeast Soil Science, Inc.
Returned from the original submittal are certified mail receipts for local
governments review forms, Application check in the amount of $715.00, and a copy of an
e-mail from Mr. J. Curtis Weaver of USGS which addresses low flow characteristics of
the Linville River which is classified 13 trout.
JOHN T. COXEY, P.E.
PRESIDENT
53 FOX CHASE RD. WEST
ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28804
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]

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Mr. Sergei Chernikov
Also enclosed is a copy of my original letter of June 6, 2005, which contains
information regarding the Basinwide Water Quality Plan, and the 303(d) list.
Please review these revisions and additional information and notify my office of
further comments.
Sincerely,
John T. Coxey Consulting Engineering, P. A.
John T. Coxey, P. E.
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Avery County, North Carolina
John T. Coxey Consulting Engineering, P. A.
53 Fox Chase Road West
Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Telephone No: 828-645-4046
Fax No: 828-658-1304
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I. General Information
A. Project Identification
Facility Name Linville Riverbend RV Park
County Avery
Facility Address US Highway 221 (3miles south of the Town of
Crossnore, North Carolina
Owner's Name Mr. Shane 011is
853 Albelia Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29205
Owner's Telephone
Numbers 803-252-0405
803-429-2475
EAA Preparer's
Name John T. Coxey, P. E.
John T. Coxey Consulting Engineering, P. A.
53 Fox Chase Road West
Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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B. Description of Project
Linville Riverbend RV Park is a proposed recreational facility on 14.16
acres, which borders U.S. Highway 221 on the north, and the Linville
River on the south. The site will encompass 150 full hook-up campsites
for RV and tent campers. hi accordance with NCDENR regulations, the
wastewater flow from this facility will be 18,000 gallons per day (GPD)
based on 120 GPD per site.
A map of the proposed project is found in the envelope at the back of the
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II. Evaluation of Disposal Alternatives
A. Connection to a Sewer Collection System
There is one (1) possible existing sewer collection system in the area
within five (5) miles of the proposed project. The Town of Crossnore
owns and operates a sewer collection system and wastewater treatment
plant. The plant is permitted for 70,000 GPD and discharges to Mill
Timber Creek, which is a tributary to the Linville River. This facility
discharges upstream of the proposed project. The average daily flow
through this plant is currently approximately 45,000 to 50,000 GPD,
which is 64% to 71% of plant capacity. The plant is capable of meeting
the effluent parameters permitted in the discharge permit, however it is in
need of process improvements. The air diffusers in the contact
stabilization plant are unable to be removed for periodic maintenance and
cleaning grit is presenting a problem with diffuser operation as well as
with the clarifier scraper in the circular clarifier; and there is inadequate
sludge holding capacity at the plant and the operator is having to pump
sludge four (4) to five (5) times a year for disposal at another treatment
facility.
An additional 18,000 GPD to this plant would magnify the above
problems as well as increase the flow through the plant to 90% or more of
its capacity, necessitating a major expansion and process improvements,
which the Town of Crossnore is not able to undertake at this time.
Although this is not the recommended option for this project, wastewater
flow from the RV park could be pumped to the Town of Crossnore
wastewater treatment plant for treatment. A pumping station and
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collection line would be constructed within the park and a force main
would have to be constructed parallel to the Linville River and across five
(5) parcels of private property to the Crossnore treatment plant. The force
main would be approximately 3.1 miles in length. The force main could
not be constructed along the NCDOT right-of-way of US 221 since DOT
will not issue an encroachment permit to a private developer.
In addition, obtaining easements from five property owners is not a
realistic assumption for this project.
Although this option does not appear feasible, a project cost estimate and
present worth analysis is shown in Exhibit A. Additionally a letter from
the Mayor of Crossnore stating that the town cannot accept this flow is
shown as Exhibit I.
B. Planned Sewerage Systems
At this time there is no area -wide sewerage system being planned within a
five -mile radius of this project.
C. Land Based Disposal
The potential for land based disposal systems on the RV Park property has
been initially investigated through preparation of a soil and site evaluation
on the 14.16-acre site. Southeast Soil Science, Inc. prepared this report in
November, 2004. This report is presented as Exhibit B to this report.
The report states that the site is located on the flood plain and low terrace
of the Linville River and that the soils limitations are shallow depth to

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seasonal high water table. Additionally, under current proposed usage of
the site there is not available space for an 18,000-gallon drainfield and
repair area. The report also states that it may only be possible to locate
some individual septic fields for single-family dwellings in a portion of
the site. The report further states that no land -based option exists on the
site for its desired use.
An additional telephone conversation regarding spray and drip irrigation
between Mr. Sergei Chemikov and Mr. John Allison on August 8, 2005 is
documented and shown as Exhibit J.
D. Additional Land Availability
In January, 2005, the developer for the RV Park was made aware that the
potential for utilizing an adjacent parcel of property might be feasible.
Subsequently, a soil and site investigation was prepared on this property
immediately adjacent and west of the RV Park site. Southeast Soil
Science, Inc again performed this investigation.
The result of this report shows that the areas investigated are not suitable
for land based disposal due to shallow depth of bedrock, juxtaposition of
side slopes, setbacks and area required for treatment of 18,000 GPD.
This report is presented as Exhibit C to this report.
Since the original Southeast Soil Science, Inc. report was prepared two (2)
additional properties have become available for sale. These properties
were examined by Southeast Soil Science, Inc. and a letter dated August
31, 2005 shows the results of these investigations. Both sites are one (1)
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Re: EAA for Linville Riverbend RV Park
Subject: Re: EAA for Linville Riverbend RV Park
From: Keith Haynes <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:16:57 -0400
To: Toya Fields <[e-mail]>
That probably is not too excessive for the land prices. Remember where they are! I am surprised that
someone is using 14 acres for an RV park, but I suppose they will get a good return on their investment.
Toya Fields wrote:
Hi Guys,
I have a new permit application here for a Linville Riverbend RV Park in Avery County. This park
is a proposed recreational facility on 14.16 acres bordering highway 221 on the north and the
Linville River on the south. The site will have 150 full hook-up capsites for RV and tent campers.
In the EAA they mention that there are two lots for sale nearby, but the asking price for these lots
are $139,000 for .85 acres and $190,000 for 1 acre. The consultant was using these costs to
demonstrate the infeasibility of spray irrigation as a discharge alternative. At first glance the costs
seemed excessive to us. I thought I would check with you before calling the facility to ask about it.
Perhaps there are homes on the properties? Off the tops of your heads, do either of you have any
knowledge of land availablility or costs in Avery County?
Thanks,
Toya
Keith Haynes - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Keith Haynes <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 10/3/2005 5:04 PM

lie: EAA, Tor Linville Riverbend RV Park
Subject: Re: EAA for Linville Riverbend RV Park
From: Jim Reid <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:53:00 -0400
To: Toya Fields <toya.fields C ncmail.net>
Toya,
I do not know real estate values in Avery County; however, if the lots in question are commercial
properties, the values may not be excessive.
Jim
Toya Fields wrote:
Hi Guys,
I have a new permit application here for a Linville Riverbend RV Park in Avery County. This park
is a proposed recreational facility on 14.16 acres bordering highway 221 on the north and the
Linville River on the south. The site will have 150 full hook-up capsites for RV and tent campers.
In the EAA they mention that there are two lots for sale nearby, but the asking price for these lots
are $139,000 for .85 acres and $190,000 for 1 acre. The consultant was using these costs to
demonstrate the infeasibility of spray irrigation as a discharge alternative. At first glance the costs
seemed excessive to us. I thought I would check with you before calling the facility to ask about it.
Perhaps there are homes on the properties? Off the tops of your heads, do either of you have any
knowledge of land availablility or costs in Avery County?
Thanks,
Toya
Jim Reid - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Jim Reid <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 10/3/2005 5:04 PM

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acre or less and are determined not feasible for land based disposal as
stated in the letter. This letter is included as Exhibit K in the back of the
report. Additionally, it must be pointed out that the asking price for the
west lot (0.85 acres) is $139,000.00 while the price on the east lot (1.0
acres) is $190,000.00 which are cost prohibitive for use as land based
disposal.
Two (2) other properties adjoin the RV park site, one owned by Mr.
Robert Wiseman which was addressed in the original Southeast Soil
Science, Inc. report, and one owned by Mr. Herman Dellinger. Both of
these properties are not for sale. A copy of an e-mail from Mr. Shane
011is is included as Exhibit L stating that they are not for sale and listing
the property owners and telephone numbers for verification.
E. Wastewater Reuse
Due to the projected land use for the RV Park, the property has very
limited areas where reclaimed water could be land applied. All of the
property will be used for campsites, buildings, or recreational areas. From
an economical standpoint, it is not feasible to reduce the scope of the
project to less than 150 campsites on this property. For these reasons, this
option is not feasible.
F. Surface Water Discharge
This alternative is the only feasible option for this project and its intended
land use. The developer is aware of the probable discharge limits that
would be stipulated and the technology is readily available for providing
treatment to meet these limits.
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The option would consist of constructing a package type wastewater
treatment facility designed for an average daily flow of 18,000 gallons per
day. The discharge would be to the Linville River, which flows adjacent
to the project site. The Linville River is classified as B Trout.
All wastewater would flow to the plant by gravity collection lines within
the RV site. The plant would be constructed on the existing property and
irno no easements or additional property would have to be acquired.
— The proposed wastewater treatment plant would be dual train consisting of
the following components:
Flow equalization chamber with duplex equalization pumps.
Extended aeration chambers (18,000 gallon total).
Duplex blower system for aeration.
Dual clarification units with airlift sludge return.
t:*4 Tertiary Treatment Unit
Sludge holding tank
UV Disinfection
Standby power generator
Other modifications could be made as necessary to meet the discharge
limits of an NPDES permit.
A cost estimate and present worth analysis for this alternative is shown as
Exhibit D.
A schematic plant diagram and location of the existing and proposed
discharge are shown on the following pages.
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Depending on final effluent limits, the plant could be constructed without
tertiary filtration.
The campground will have a privately operated water system, which could
be constructed with automatic shut-off at power failure and no elevated
storage tanks. Additionally, it is possible to build wastewater storage
capacity in the collection lines leading to the wastewater plant.
Exhibit H shows a past history of power outages over the last two (2)
years. It can reasonably be expected that future outages would be on the
order of approximately two (2) hours. Two (2) hours of flow at 18,000
GPD equates to 1500 gallons at average daily flow. Even using a peaking
factor of 2.0, which would increase the volume to 3,000 gallons, storage
could be handled through designing this additional capacity into the
equalization tank or by utilizing storage in collection lines.
Since final effluent limits are unknown, and the potential exists to not
have to provide a stand-by generator, additional costs estimates and
present worth analysis are provided as shown in Exhibit E through G for
combinations with and without tertiary filtration and a standby generator.
G. Disposal Combinations
Because no other options of disposal are feasible except a surface water
discharge there are no evident disposal combinations to be investigated.
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III. Comparison of Present Worth
Pump Station and Force Main to
Town of Crossnore Wastewater Treatment Plant $690,326.00
On -Site Wastewater Treatment Plant
Exhibit D Components $585,668.00
Exhibit E Components $528,400.00
Exhibit F Components $567,668.00
Exhibit G Components $510,400.00
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IV. Conclusion
The information presented herein supports a new 18,000 GPD treatment
facility for the Linville Riverbend RV Park.
Previous on -site soil investigations conclude that there are no options for land -
based disposal.
Additionally, there is no adjacent property, which is available for
investigation.
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Exhibit A
Project Cost Estimate and Present Worth Analysis
Pump Station and Force Main
to
Town of Crossnore Wastewater Treatment Plant
Duplex Sewage Pump Station $100,000.00
16,300 L.F. 4" Force Main ($25/LF) $407,500.00
Standby Power Generator $ 15,000.00
Electrical $ 10,000.00
Sitework $ 5,000.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $537,500.00
Administration $ 3,000.00
Engineer's Fees $ 10,000.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 53,750.00
Total Project Cost
Annual 4 & M Costs
$604,250.00
Equipment and Supplies $ 500.00
Utility (Power)10kw x 8 hrs.avg x 365x $0.09/kwh $ 2,628.00
Maintenance Fees $ 5.000.00
Total Annual 0 & M Costs $ 8,128.00

Exhibit A
Present Worth Analysis
Present Worth of Annual Costs
(20 years 7%)
Present Worth Factor = 10.59
Present Worth of Annual Costs
$8,128.00 x 10.59
Present Worth of Project Cost
Total Present Worth
$ 86,076.00
$604,250.00
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SOUTHEAST SOIL SCIENCE, Inc.
JOHN B. ALLISON, President
Certified Soil Scientist Since 1981
SEPTIC SYSTEM EVALUATIONS & MANAGEMENT • WETLAND DELINEATION • BIOSOLIDS APPLICATION MANAGEMENT • TRAINING & EDUCATION
March 1, 2005
. Mr. Shane 011is
853 Albelia Rd.
Columbia, SC 29205
. Dear Mr. 011is,
On November 16, 2004, W. Allen Hayes, Jr. of Southeast Soil Science, Inc. conducted a
soil and site evaluation on a 14.16-acre tract you own in southern Avery County, NC.
• The site is on U.S. Highway 221 and is bordered by the Linville River along its southern
. boundary. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine soil and site suitability for a
large subsurface wastewater system (LSWS) for a 150-site campground with full hook-
ups. According to current regulatory guidelines, this site would generate up to 18,000
gallons/day of wastewater. A map is enclosed showing general landscape features,
' drainage patterns and approximate locations of soil pits and borings.
Fieldwork was conducted as follows. The soil was examined in backhoe pits and with a
three-inch hand auger. Soil color was determined using Munsell Soil Color Charts. A
Suunto clinometer was used to determine soil slope.
Recommendations are based on, but not limited to observations made and data collected
on topography, landscape position, parent material, underlying geology, and soil
characteristics. Soil characteristics include depth to a seasonal high water table (SHWT),
depth to a restrictive horizon, total soil depth, soil horizonation, soil structure, soil color,
clay mineralogy, bulk density, consistence, plasticity, stone content, and percent sand,
silt, clay, and mica. They follow the guidelines established in North Carolina Laws and
Rules for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, laws amended effective December,
2001 1996, rules amended effective February, 2005. Grading or filling subsequent to
fieldwork by Southeast Soil Science, Inc. renders the soil study of those areas null and
void.
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The site is located on the flood plain and low terrace of the Linville River. The slope
ranges from 0 to 5 percent. Two streams dissect the property and converge before
draining into the Linville River. A total of 4 pits were described. Six additional pits and
one auger boring were examined. Pits 1 through 4 showed evidence of a SHWT at 68,
. 60, 17, and 30 inches respectively. The additional pits and auger borings showed a
SHWT at 0 to 32 inches below the soil surface.
Discussion
. The soil limitations to this site are shallow depth to SHWT and available space for an
18,000 gallon primary and repair drainfield. It may be possible to locate some individual
septic fields for single-family dwellings in the area represented by pits 1 and 2.
However, treatment of 18,000 gallons per day of wastewater is not possible. A
preliminary lateral flow analysis using conservative estimates indicates that the area
. represented by pits 1 and 2 has a conveyance capacity of about 700 gallons of water per
day. The conveyance capacity needs to be 18,000 gallons or more per day. No
conventional, innovative, or experimental septic system could overcome these
limitations. No land surface discharge system such as spray or drip irrigation could
overcome these limitations. Therefore, no land -based option for wastewater disposal
. exists on this site for the desired use.
Thank you for the opportunity of providing this soils information to you. Please call W.
Allen Hayes, Jr. at 828-299-4936 or John B. Allison at 828-648-7080 with questions.
Sincerely,
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John B. Allison
Consulting Soil Scientist
cc. Mark Brooks, P.E.
Brooks & Medlock Engineering, PLLC
17 Arlington Street
Asheville, NC 28801

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Dear Mr. 011is,
On January 14, 25, 26, and 27 and February 4, 2005, W. Allen Hayes, Jr. and Jacob Isleib of
Southeast Soil Science, Inc. began a soil and site evaluation for a potential large subsurface
wastewater system (LSWS). The evaluation is on property immediately adjacent to a 14.16-acre
tract you own in southern Avery County, NC. The off -site evaluation was necessary because
your property is not capable of accommodating the LSWS. The purpose of the evaluation was to
determine soil and site suitability for a large subsurface wastewater system (LSWS) for a 150-
site campground with full hook-ups. According to current regulatory guidelines, this site would
generate up to 18,000 gallons/day of wastewater. A map is enclosed showing general landscape
features, drainage patterns and approximate locations of soil pits and borings.
During the second week of February. 2005, work on this project was suspended when
preliminary results were not encouraging. The decision was made to pursue a surface water
discharge option for this project. This report summarizes the results of the of site evaluation
thus far and outlines any future work should this evaluation resume.
Fieldwork, thus far, was conducted as follows. The soil was examined in backhoe pits and with
a three-inch hand auger. Soil color was measured using Munsell Soil Color Charts. A Suunto
clinometer was used to determine soil slope.
Recommendations are based on, but not limited to observations made and data collected on
topography, landscape position, parent material, underlying geology, and soil characteristics.
Soil characteristics include depth to a seasonal high water table (SHWT), depth to a restrictive
horizon, total soil depth, soil horizonation, soil structure, soil color, clay mineralogy, bulk
density, consistence, plasticity, stone content, and percent sand, silt, clay, and mica. They follow
the guidelines established in North Carolina Laws and Rules "Or Sewage Treatment and Disposal
Systems, laws amended effective December, 2001, rules amended effective February, 2005.
Grading or filling which occurs subsequent to this fieldwork renders the soil investigation in the
graded area null and void.
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Results
Three areas were in the process of being evaluated (see map). Each area will be summarized in
turn, below.
Area 1
Area 1 contains Pits 2, 3, 4, and 6 to 19, and Borings 1 and 5. The average slope for Area 1 is
41 percent. The average depth to saprolite is 38 inches. The average depth to weathered
bedrock is 83 inches. Typically the subsoil is sandy clay loam to clay loam with weak to
moderate blocky structure. The saprolite is typically sandy loam.
The majority of the useable area is in a headslope landscape position. Given the shallow depth to
weathered bedrock and the convergent nature of the subsurface water flow, Area 1 has a low
conveyance capacity.
Area 2
Area 2 contains Pits 20 to 32 and Borings 39, 40, and 41. The average slope for Area 2 is
37 percent. The average depth to saprolite is 32 inches. The average depth to weathered
bedrock is 67 inches. Typically the subsoil is loam, sandy clay loam or clay loam with weak to
moderate blocky structure. The saprolite is typically sandy loam.
Area 2 consists of two sideslopes facing each over a dividing intermittent stream. In this
situation only one sideslope can be used. The other is saved for the repair area. In addition,
areas of non -uniform topography exist. Given the shallow depth to weathered bedrock, the
juxtaposition of the sideslopes, and the presence of non -uniform topography, Area 2 also has a
Iow conveyance capacity.
Area 3
Area 3 contains Pits 33 to 38. The average slope for Area 3 is 42 percent. The average depth to
saprolite is 44 inches. The average depth to weathered bedrock is 144 inches. Typically the
subsoil is clay loam with moderate blocky structure. The saprolite is typically sandy loam.
Area 3 is in a sideslope landscape position. The useable area is triangular in shape with a
perennial stream and associated setback on the downhill side and the property line bounding the
remaining two sides. The pits were dug and described before the house near Pit 35 was noted. It
is assumed that a well is associated with the house. Imposing the 200-foot setback required for a
water supply well effectively eliminates a large portion of Area 3. Pits 33, 37 and 38 are located
outside of the setback area and describe weathered bedrock at 1 1 1, 100 and 124 inches below the
soil surface, respectively. Therefore, given the limited available space and the shallow depth to
weathered bedrock, Area 3 has a low conveyance capacity.
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Future Work
Should a permit for a surface water discharge system be denied, you may choose to continue the
off -site evaluation. The next step would be to determine the ability of the soils in each area to
convey water. This is accomplished by using Compact Constant Head Permeameters to
determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity of various horizons in the soil. Once the saturated
hydraulic conductivity is determined, conveyance capacity can be calculated. The sum of each
investigated area's conveyance capacity will determine 'the size of the campground facility these
areas will support" In all likelihood, additional land will be need to be evaluated to reach the
150-site campground goal.
Thank you for the opportunity of providing this soils information to you. Please call W. Allen
Hayes, Jr. at 828-299-4936 or John B. Allison at 828-648-7080 with questiqns.
' Sincerely.
John B. Allison
Consulting Soil Scientist
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References:
Natural Resources Conservation Service. National Soil Survey Center. 1998. Field Book.for Describing and
Sampling Soils. United States Department of Agriculture. Lincoln, Nebraska.
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Division of Environmental Health,
On -Site Wastewater Section. 1998. Laws and Rules lint Sewage Treatment caul Di.sposa1 Systems. P.O. Box
27687. Raleigh, NC, 2761 1-7687.
3. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Division of Water Quality, Environmental
Management Commission. 2000. Administrative Coda Section: 15; t ArC A C 2H . 0 200- Waste Not Discharged
to Surface Waters, P.U. Box 27687. Raleigh. NC 2761 1-76S 7

Exhibit D
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1114 Package Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge
With Tertiary Treatment and Standby Generator
Wastewater Treatment Plant (with tertiary treatment) $215,000.00
Standby Power Generator $ 15,000.00
Electrical $ 15,000.00
Sitework and Piping $ 10,000.00
UV Disinfection Unit $ 15,000.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $270,000.00
Administration $ 5,000.00
.., Engineer's Fees $ 15,000.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 27,000.00
Total Project Cost $317:000•00
Annual 0 & M Costs
Equipment and Supplies $ 1,000.00
Utility (Power) 15KWx18hrs.avg.x365x$0.09/kwh) $ 8,870.00
Operator Fees $ 12,000.00
Laboratory Costs $ 3,500.00
Total Annual 0 & M Costs $ 25,370.00

Exhibit D
Present Worth Analysis
Present Worth of Annual Costs
(20 years 7%)
Present Worth Factor = 10.59
Present Worth of Annual Costs
$25,370 x 10.59 $268,668.00
Present Worth of Project Cost $317,000.00
Total Present Worth $585,668.00

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Exhibit E
Protect Cost Estimate and Present Worth Analysis
Package Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge
with Standby Generator and without Tertiary Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Plant $170,000.00
Standby Power Generator $ 15,000.00
Electrical $ 15,000.00
Sitework and Piping $ 10,000.00
UV Disinfection Unit $ 15,000.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $225,000.00
Administration $ 5,000.00
Engineer's Fees $ 13,500.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 22,500.00
Total Project Cost $266,000.00
Annual O & M Costs
Equipment and Supplies $ 1,000.00
Utility (Power) 14KWx18hrs.avg.x365x$0.09/kwh) $ 8,278.00
Operator Fees $ 12,000.00
Laboratory Costs $ 3.500.00
Total Annual 0 & M Costs $ 24,778.00

Exhibit E
Present Worth Analysis
Present Worth of Annual Costs
(20 years 7%)
Present Worth Factor = 10.59
Present Worth of Annual Costs
$24,778 x 10.59
Present Worth of Project Cost
Total Present Worth
$262.400.00
$266,000.00
$528,400.00

111. Exhibit F
Project Cost Estimate and Present Worth Analysis
�•. Package Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge
with Tertiary Treatment and without Standby Power Generator
Wastewater Treatment Plant(with tertiary treatment) $215,000.00
Electrical $ 15,000.00
Sitework and Piping $ 10,000.00
UV Disinfection Unit $ 15,000.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $255,000.00
Administration $ 5,000.00
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Engineer's Fees $ 13,500.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 25,500.00
Total Project Cost $299,000.00
Annual 0 & M Costs
Equipment and Supplies $ 1,000.00
Utility (Power) 15KWx18hrs.avg.x365x$0.09/kwh) $ 8,870.00
Operator Fees $ 12,000.00
Laboratory Costs $ 3,500.00
Total Annual 0 & M Costs $ 25,370.00

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Exhibit F
Present Worth Analysis
Present Worth of Annual Costs
(20 years 7%)
Present Worth Factor = 10.59
Present Worth of Annual Costs
$25,370 x 10.59
Present Worth of Project Cost
Total Present Worth
$268,668.00
$299,000.00
$567,668.00

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Exhibit G
Project Cost Estimate and Present Worth Analysis
Package Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge
Without Tertiary Treatment or Standby Power Generator
Wastewater Treatment Plant $170,000.00
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Electrical $ 15,000.00
Sitework and Piping $ 10,000.00
UV Disinfection Unit $ 15,000.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $210,000.00
Administration $ 5,000.00
Engineer's Fees $ 12,000.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 21,000.00
Total Project Cost
Annual O & M Costs
$248,000.00
Equipment and Supplies $ 1,000.00
,., Utility (Power) 14KWx18hrs.avg.x365x$0.09/kwh) $ 8,278.00
Operator Fees $ 12,000.00
mir Laboratory Costs $ 3.500.00
Total Annual 0 & M Costs $ 24,778.00

Present Worth of Annual Costs
(20 years 7%)
am Present Worth Factor = 10.59
OR Present Worth of Annual Costs
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Exhibit G
Present Worth Analysis
$24,778 x 10.59
Present Worth of Project Cost
Total Present Worth
$262,400.00
$248,000.00
$510,400.00

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Jul. 27 2005 01:13PM P2/2
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July 27, 2005
Mr. Shane 011is
853 Abelia Road
Columbia, SC 29205
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Mountain Electric Cooperative
(iO4 South Church Street, P.O. Rox 180
Mountain City, TN 376i0-0180
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Per your request we have searched our Outage database to determine the number of times
in the last two years that the Township of Altamont had experienced an outage of
electrical service. Our records indicate that there have been a total of three outages during
this period. Two of these outages were restored within two hours and the third outage ,
occurred as a result of the movement of the Ivan Hurricane through our service area. This
resulted in an outage that lasted approximately 6 hours.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to give me a call
Sincerely,
Richard Grubb
Director Engineering & Operation
Mountain Electric Cooperative
423-727-7308
BRANCH OFFICE
P.O. Box 1240
Newland. North Carolina 28657-1240
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September 9, 2005
John T. Coxey Consulting Engineering, PA
53 Fox Chase road
Asheville, North Carolina 28804
P.O. Box 129
Crossnore, NC 28616
828-733-0360
Fax: [phone]
Dear Mr. Coxey: Re: Linville Riverbend RV Park
This letter is to state that the Town of Crossnore wastewater treatment plant
cannot accept the flow from the proposed Linville Riverbend RV Park.
I understand that the RV Park will generate 18,000 GPD of waste flow. Our plant
is currently permitted for 70,000 GPD and is operating at 45,000 to 50,000 GPD now.
Additional flow from the RV park would not leave sufficient available capacity to
meet the town's future needs.
Very truly yours,
TOWN OF CROSSNORE
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Mr. Coxey
I spoke by phone with Sergei Chernikov, Environmental Engineer with the NC Division of Water Quality today,
August 8, 2005 about his letter to you dated June 29, 2005 concerning the NPDES permit process for Shane
011is. In his letter he asks you to evaluate the feasibility of drip and spray irrigation before continuing with the
surface water discharge permit process. I read to Mr. Chernikov the discussion section of the Southeast Soil
Science, Inc. report dated March 1, 2005, where spray and drip irrigation were considered and ruled out as
possibilities for wastewater disposal on Mr. 011is's property. Mr. Chernikov stated that he must have missed that
part when he read the report. Upon direct questioning he stated that the report was sufficient to satisfy his
request for a feasibility study for spray and drip irrigation.
John B. Allison
Southeast Soil Science, Inc.
533 Crabtree Mtn Rd.
Canton, NC 28716
828-648-7080 office
828-778-7080 cell
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• NORTH CAROLINA LICENSED
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JOHN B. ALLISON, President
Certified Soil Scientist Since 1981
SEPTIC SYSTEM EVALUATIONS' ilk MANAGEMENT • WETIAND DELINEATION • RIOSOLID$ APPLICATION MANAGEMENT • TRAINING A EDUCATION
August 31, 2005
Mr. Shane 011is
853 Abelia Road
Columbia, SC 29205
Dear Mr. 011is,
A letter dated June 29, 2005 from Serge Chernikov, Environmental Engineer with the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality/NPDES-WEST Unit, to John Coxey of John T. Coxey
Consulting Engineering requests additional information regarding your application for a NPDES
permit for a 150-site RV park you propose to build on a 14.16 acre site you own on U.S. 221 in
southern Avery County. One alternative to surface water discharge suggested in the letter is to
"assume that the necessary land can be purchased and estimate the land purchase cost based on
local real estate prices. Alternatively, provide documentation to demonstrate that insufficient
land is available for sale in the project area (include letters from adjacent property owners
indicating no interest in selling property) ". Currently, two properties immediately adjacent to
the site are for sale. On August 18, 2005, W. Allen Hayes, Jr. of Southeast Soil Science
investigated these two properties to determine their feasibility for use in land applying
wastewater from the proposed RV park.
Fieldwork was accomplished using a 100-foot tape and observing to locations of perennial
streams.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Two lots were investigated. The west lot (see map) is estimated to be about 0.85 acres with a
house. The east lot is estimated to be about 1.0 acre and also has a house. The west lot is
bounded by perennial streams on three sides and fronts U.S. 221. The east lot is bounded by a
perennial stream along its eastern boundary. The northern boundary fronts U.S. 221, but access
to the house is gained via an easement through the proposed RV site.
As per 15A NCAC 18A .1950(d)(6), a 100-foot setback is required from surface waters
classified as WS-II, WS-111, B or SB for Large Subsurface Wastewater Systems. Imposing this
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setback onto these lots severely limits available space for wastewater disposal. The west lot is
estimated to have about 6800 square feet of available space and the east lot about 7500 square
•. feet. Because the homes were occupied, the soils were not examined. However, the available
space on each lot is large enough to accommodate one 3 or 4-bedroom system and repair
assuming suitable soils. An approximate total of 18,000 gallons per day will be generated by the
RV park. These lots would accommodate; approximately 700 to 1000 gallons of wastewater per
day if they are determined to be suitable and meet the conveyance capacity.
In addition, spray irrigation or surface drip irrigation are unsuitable due to setback restrictions
from neighboring homes as per 15A NCAC 2H .0219(j)(5)(A).
Finally, use of this site would require removal of the existing homes, official closure of any wells
and other related clean up.
Thank you for the opportunity of presenting this information to you. If we can be of finther
assistance, please feel free to call.
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References:
Sincerely,
John B. Allison
Consulting Soil Scientist
1. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Health,
On -Site Wastewater Section. 1998. Laws and Rules for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, section
.1956(6). F.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC, 27611-7687.
2. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Health,
On -Site Wastewater Section. 1996. Procedures and Information Required for Approval of Large Subsurface
Wastewater Systems. P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC, 2761 1 -7687.
3. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental
Management 1996. Administrative Code Section: 15A NCAC 2H . 0200 — Waste Not Discharged to Surface
Waters. Environmental Management Commission, Raleigh, NC.
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Southeast Soil Science response to Sergei Chernikov and my findings regarding other
Subject: properties
Mr. Coxey, below my email is the correspondence from John Allison at Southeastern Soil Science. The reason it
did not reach you was that Mr. Allison used an "s" instead of a "z" when spelling Verizon.
This document, along with the document Mr. Allison is sending regarding the status of soil on two properties that
adjoin mine that are for sate, should be all that is needed from Southeastern Soil Science.
Mr. Coxey, there are two other properties which join site of my RV Park property. The Division of Water Quality,
Mr Chernikov asked if any other adjoining property is for sale. Here are my findings.
I have already approached Mr. Robert Wiseman . Mr Wiseman has already stated his property was not for sale.
He and his two brothers operate a Christmas Tree Farm there under the name of Three Oaks LTD Nursery.
However, Mr. Wiseman did consider leasing a portion to me. That portion of land as surveyed extensively by
Southeastern Soil Science and it was determined not feasible for a conventional in ground waste -water system of
18,000 gallons per day capacity. On the opposite side from Mr. Wiseman's is another adjoining property. It is 3.8
acres owned by Mr. Herman Dellinger. Mr. Dellinger stated to me by phone that his property is not for sale
either. Mr. Dellinger is an elderly gentleman and stated he plans to leave that small piece of land to his son and
daughter after his passing. Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Dellinger can be reached as follows.
Mr. Robert \Mseman
Three Oaks Ltd. Nursery
Property Tax ID 182200760710
108 Bowman Rd.
Newland, N.C. 28687
Ph. 828-733-2662
Mr. Herman Dellinger
Property Tax ID 182200873143
PO Box 217
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Southeast Soil Science response to Sergei Chemikov and my findings regarding other
properties
Mr. Coxey, below my email is the correspondence from John Allison at Southeastern Soil Science. The reason it
did not reach you was that Mr. Allison used an "sr instead of a "z" when spelling Verizon.
This document, along with the document Mr. Allison is sending regarding the status of soil on two properties that
adjoin mine that are for sale, should be all that is needed from Southeastern Soil Science.
Mr. Coxey, there are two other properties which join site of my RV Park property. The Division of Water Quality,
Mr Chernikov asked if any other adjoining property is for sale. Here are my findings.
1 have already approached Mr. Robert VVfseman . Mr Wiseman has already stated his property was not for sale.
He and his two brothers operate a Christmas Tree Farm there under the name of Three Oaks LTD Nursery.
However, Mr. Wiseman did consider leasing a portion to me. That portion of land as surveyed extensively by
Southeastern Soil Science and it was determined not feasible for a conventional in ground waste water system of
18,000 gallons per day capacity. On the opposite side from Mr. Wiseman's is another adjoining property. It is 3.8
acres owned by Mr. Herman Dellinger. Mr. Dellinger stated to me by phone that his property is not for sale
either. Mr. Dellinger is an elderly gentleman and stated he plans to leave that small piece of land to his son and
daughter after his passing. Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Dellinger can be reached as follows.
Mr. Robert Wiseman
Three Oaks Ltd. Nursery
Property Tax ID 182200760710
108 Bowman Rd.
Newland, N.C. 28687
Ph. 828-733-2662
Mr. Herman Dellinger
Property Tax ID 182200873143
PO Box 217
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Did you get your letter from the mayor of Crossnore, Tutor Vance?
I look forward to a copy of your summary letter and response to Mr. Chernikov addressing all of the questions he
presented to us in his last response.
Regards,
Shane 011is
Mountain Recreation
853 Abelia Rd.
Columbia SC 29205
Ph 803-429-2475
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Mr. Coxey,
Low -flow characteristics for Linville River near Altamont (Avery County)
5/9/2005 5:44:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
[e-mail]
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jcweaver[cusgs.gov
In response to your inquiry about the 7010 low -flow discharge for Linville
River near Altamont in Avery County, the following information is provided:
A check of the low -flow files does not indicate the previous determination
of low -flow characteristics for the speck point shown on your fax
location map. In the absence of any site -specific data that would allow
for a low -flow analysis, low -flow characteristics are estimated by
assessing the range of low -flow yields (that is, flow per square mile of
drainage area, or cfsm) at nearby locations where 7010 discharges have been
determined.
Assessment of nearby sites suggest that an appropriate 7010 low -flow yield
for this reach of the Linville River is likely in the range of 0.3 to 0.4
cfsm. Further, use of regional relations presented in USGS Water -Supply
Paper 2403 "Low -flow characteristics of streams in North Carolina" (Giese
and Mason, 1993) for this part of the State result in an estimated yield of
about 0.37 cfsm. Mean annual flow for this reach of the Linville River is
estimated about 2.3 cfsm.
No drainage -area information is available for your point of interest.
However, the drainage -area maps available here in the USGS office indicate
the drainage area far the river downstream where in crosses under the Blue
Ridge Parkway is 40.5 sqmi (station id 02138453). Using "quick-n-dirty"
visual examination of the topographical map suggests the drainage area for
your point of interest is about 36 sqmi (+/- 1 sqmi).
Thus, combining the above range of 7010 yield and drainage area, the 7010
discharge is estimated to be in the range of about 11 to 14 cfs.
Hope this information is helpful.
Thank you.
Curtis Weaver
J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE
USGS North Carolina Water Science Center
3916 Sunset Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
E-mail address — [e-mail]
Internet address — http://nc.water.usgs.gov/
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