NC0021547_Speculative Limits_19991001

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING; COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0021547
Franklin WWTP
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Speculative Limits
Instream Assessment
(67b)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
Document Date:
October 1, 1999
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 1, 1999
The Honorable Tom Woodlee, Mayor
Town of Franklin
188 W. Main St.
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
AVA
NCDENR
Subject: Speculative Limits for Franklin WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0021547
Macon County
Dear Mayor Woodlee:
This letter responds to the request of Mr. Dana Bolden of McGill and Associates for
speculative effluent limits for the expansion of the Franklin WWTP. The design flow of 3.3
MGD was targeted. The staff of the NPDES Unit of the Point Source Branch has reviewed this
request.
Please be advised that response to this request does not guarantee that the Division will
issue an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater into these receiving waters. It should be
noted that new and expanding facilities, involving an expenditure of public funds or use of public
(state) lands, will be required to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) when wasteflows: 1)
exceed or equal 0.5 MGD, or 2) exceed one-third of the 7Q10 flow of the receiving stream.
DWQ will not accept a permit application for a project requiring an EA until the document has
been approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) has been sent to the state Clearinghouse for review and comment.
The EA should contain a clear justification for the proposed facility and an analysis of
potential alternatives, which should include a thorough evaluation of non -discharge alternatives.
Nondischarge alternatives or alternatives to expansion, such as spray irrigation, water
conservation inflow and infiltration reduction or connection to a regional treatment and disposal
system, are considered to be environmentally preferable to a surface water discharge. In
accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, the practicable waste treatment and
disposal alternative with the least adverse impact on environment is required to be implemented.
If the EA demonstrates that the project may result in a significant adverse affect on the quality of
the environment, an Environmental Impact Statement would be required. The Division of Water
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Speculative for Franklin WWTP
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Quality's Planning Branch can provide further information regarding the requirements of the
N.C. Environmental Policy Act.
The Town of Franklin will continue to discharge into the Little Tennessee River (Upper
segment of Lake Emory). This segment of the river has a stream classification of C. The best
usage of waters is for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity, including
fishing and fish, wildlife, secondary recreation, agriculture and any other usage except for
primary recreation or as a source of water supply for drinking, culinary, or food processing
purposes. The discharge point in the Little Tennessee River has a drainage area of 299 square
miles, with an estimated average flow of 807 cfs, a summer 7Q10 of 160 cfs and a winter 7Q10
of 202 cfs.
Based on available information, the tentative effluent limits for oxygen consuming
constituents of the Franklin WWTP at the expansion flow of 3.3 MGD are included on the
attached effluent sheet. The requirement for quarterly chronic toxicity testing will remain a
condition of the NPDES permit. An individual chronic toxicity limit for 3.3 MGD will be 3.0%.
A complete evaluation of limits and monitoring requirements for metals and other toxicants will
be addressed at the time of formal permit application. The existing monitoring requirements for
metals are listed, however the mercury limit of 0.4 µg/1 that may be required at 3.3 MGD has
been included.
The Division of Water Quality is requiring chlorine limits for all new or expanding
dischargers proposing the use of chlorine for disinfection. The process of
chlorination/dechlorination or an alternate form of disinfection, such as ultraviolet radiation,
should allow the facility to comply this requirement.
Final NPDES effluent limitations will be determined after a formal permit application has
been submitted to the Division. If there are any additional questions concerning this matter,
please feel free to contact Jackie Nowell of my staff at [phone] (ext. 512).
Repectfull
David A. Goodric
NPDES Unit Supervisor
DAG/JMN
Attachments
cc: Forrest Westall
Bobby Blowe
Ruth Swanek
Dana Bolden: McGill & Associates, Inc.
Central Files
NPDES Permit File

A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0021547
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I — Influent
2 The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
4 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
5 Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F © 3.0%; March, June, September, December; See Special Conditions A (2) of the Supplement to Effluent Limitations..
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NC0021547
Franklin WWTP
Little Tennessee River (Lake Emory) C
040401
Speculative Request
Engineer has requested spec limits for an increase of wasteflow to 3.3 MGD. S.
Pellei issued current permit at 1.65 MGD in March 1998. The facility has existing
secondary limits in addition to fecal conform at 200/100m1, chlorine at 28 ug/l, and
mercury at 0.7 ug/l. Also, there is effluent monitoring for Cd, Cr, Cu, Cn, Ni, Pb,
Zn, and Ag. A quarterly chronic pass/fail toxicity test @ 1.6% in MAR JUN SEPT
DEC, is also a permit requirement.
Franklin will have to provide justification for the request to 3.3 MGD, a
doubling of the design of 1.65 MGD. Currently the average flow is less than 1.1 MGD.
Notes indicate that based on the projected growth pattern, they will be at 80% capacity in
2009-2010. By 2019, they will exceed plant capacity. The request for doubling of
capacity may include projections for industry and the continued growth pattern. Franklin
had an 18% increase in population between 1980 and 1994.
The facility discharges into the Little Tennessee River (Upper Lake Emory)
located in the Little Tennessee River Basin and is classified as C. This river segment is
not listed on the 1998 303d list for impaired streams.
From the 1997 Little Tennessee River Basinwide Management Plan, Chapter 4,
p. 4-19. Lake Emory is a run of the river impoundment on the Little Tennessee River. A
1988 survey noted eutrophic conditions with high suspended solids, chlorophyll a, and
nutrients. The 1994 investigation noted a slight decrease in suspended solids and a more
dramatic increase in nutrients and chlorophyll a. Field observations noted that the lakes
looked as though it was filling in and becoming a wetland, with sediment bars formed
and plant life growing on the bars. During the 1994 investigation, Lake Emory obtained
a low TSI score indicating oligotrophic conditions. This between year change may be
due to wet weather conditions prior to sample collection in 1994, nutrient uptake by
plants on the sediment bars, the closing of a large farm upstream, or the expansion and
upgrade of the Franklin WWTP. Monitoring on the status of Lake Emory will be
continued.
Effluent Data Review
Data from March 1996-July 1999 was retrieved via the compliance monitoring
system. The Franklin plant appeared to be fairly well operated. There have been only a
few exceedances of permit limits, i.e. TSS violations in Feb. and June 1999 and a fecal
violation in Nov. 1996.

NC0021547
Franklin WWTP
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It should be noted that the compliance monitoring system does not indicate a
mercury limit of 0.7 ug/l, and it would seem that the limit has been violated based on
some monthly averages reported. There needs to be some verification of 1999 data
reported. Monthly data values for mercury of 1.45 ug/l, 2.56 ug/1 and 7.2 ug/1 have been
recorded and these would be excessive violations of the 0.7 ug/l limit.
In addition, there have been some reported silver values that are greater than the
allowable concentration of 3.7 ug/l. Since this is an action level, cannot assign a limit at
this time, but will recommend continued monitoring.
Recommend continued monitoring of all metals, and will do a complete
reasonable potential analysis upon formal expansion request to 3.3 MGD.
Toxicity Test Results
The facility has consistently passed the Chronic Pass/Fail test at 1.6% since 1995.
There has been only one FAIL that occurred in Sept. 1997. A PASS immediately
followed it later that same month. (One LATE in MAR 1995.) At 3.3 MGD, the new
toxicity increase will increase to 3.1%.
Oxygen Consuming Waste
Due to the receiving stream being the upper part of a lake, DWQ does not
have an adequate modeling tool. However, BPJ based on the size of the river and
small IWC, would indicate that secondary limits for BOD5 and TSS at 3.3 MGD
would still protect the receiving stream.
See letter for specific limits and requirements per the speculative expansion
to 3.3 MGD.

Franklin WWTP @ spec flow of 3.3 MGD
Residual Chlorine
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (ug
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 31.5 :1
161
3.3
5.115
17.0
0
3.08
552.09
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (n
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
200/l00ml DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (n
161
3.3
5.115
1.0
0.22
3.08
25.55
202
3.3
5.115
1.8
0.22
2.47
64.20
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Facility: Fraiilin WWTP
NPDES#: NC0021547
Receiving Stream: Little Tennessee River
Comment(s):
gage number not available
Low Flow Record Station Number:
Hydrologic Area Number:
Drainage Area Low Flow Record Station:
Qave Low Flow Record Station:
s7Q10 Low Flow Record Station:
w7Q10 Low Flow Record Station:
30Q2 Low Row Record Station:
Drainage Area New Site:
MAR New Site:
Qave per Report Equation:
s7Q10 per Report Equation:
w7Q10 per Report Equation:
30Q2 per Report Equation:
03.5000.0000
HA10
140
392.00 cfs
83.00 cfs
98.00 cfs
135.00 cfs
must be < 400 sq. miles
299
2.7
807 cfs
133.79 cfs
190.27 cfs
277.71 cfs
Continue
Drainage Area Ratio: 2.14 : 1
[ new DA / Da at gage Continue
Weighted Ratio: 0.62 : 1
Over -ride Inappropriate Site (y ):
Drainage Area New Site: 299
MAR New Site: 2.7
Weighted Qave per Report Equation: 807 cfs
eighted s7Q10 per Report Equation: 160.81 cfs
Weighted w7Q10 per Report Equation: 202.09 cfs
Weighted 3002 per Report Equation: 284.30 cfs
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TOXICANT ANALYSIS
Facility Name
Franklin WWTP
4
NPDES #
nc0021547
Qw (MGD)
3.3
7Q10s (cfs)
161
IWC (%)
3.08
c'ving Stream
Little Tennesse River
Stream Class
c
FINAL RESULTS
Cd
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
65.0
ug/
Max. Value
0
Cr
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
1623.8
ug/
Max. Value
0
Cn
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
162.4
ug/
Max. Value
0
Cu
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
227.3
ug/
Max. Value
0
Pb
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
811.9
ug/
Max. Value
0
Hg
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
0.4
ug/
Max. Value
0
Ni
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
2857.9
ug/
Max. Value
0
Ag
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
1.9
ug/
Max. Value
0
Zn
Max. Pred Cw
0
ug/
Allowable Cw
1623.8
ug/
Max. Value
0
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GKEX88/MP 09/22/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 1
PERMIT--N00021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9808-9907 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
50050 00310 00530 00610 31616 50060 TGP3B 00010
MONTH Q/MGD BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE CERI7DPF TEMP
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL
98/08 .9767 8.03 12.4 1.16 18.9 .000 22.37
98/09 .9644 2.87 3.2 1.20 4.4 .000 21.75
98/10 .9621 4.53 2.4 1.58 2.4 .000 18.53
98/11 .9702 5.14 7.2 1.08 5.7 .000 15.29
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL NOL
98/12 1.0375 3.73 8.1 .50 3.0 .000 1 13.03
99/01 1.2179 4.38 10.9 .38 7.6 .000 10.34
99/02 1.3190 13.50 85.9F .16 6.7 .000 11.25
99/03 1.1462 3.20 5.6 .16 2.3 .000 1 10.96
99/04 1.0934 7.91 28.0 .13 2.5 .000 15.34
99/05 1.0808 4.79 6.7 .35 3.5 .000 17.62
99/06 .9560 16.92 68.4F 1.08 41.1 .000 1 20.67
99/07 .9587 8.00 13.9 1.17 34.9 .000 22.65
AVERAGE 1.0569 6.91 21.0 .74 11.0 .000 1 16.65
MAXIMUM 2.2522 91.50 567.5 4.48 228.0 LESSTHAN 1 24.00
MINIMUM .7288 1.00 1.0 .11 LESSTHAN LESSTHAN 1 7.00
UNIT MGD MG/L MG/L MG/L #/100ML UG/L PASS/FAI DEG.0

GKEX88/MP 09/22/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 2
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9808-9907 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
00400 00600 00665 00720 01027 01034 01042 01051
MONTH PH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT CYANIDE CADMIUM CHROMIUM COPPER LEAD
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
98/08 7.1-6.9 .860 1.1800
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/09 7.2-6.9 .220 3.5300
98/10 7.2-6.9 8.550 2.0600 .0000 .0000 .0050 .0060 .0000
98/11 7.7-7.1 4.650 1.8200
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/12 7.2-6.5 3.150 .1900
99/01 6.8-6.3 11.977 1.2450 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0210 .0000
99/02 6.8-6.4 8.450 .9600
99/03 6.9-6.2 8.340 1.1000
99/04 7.0-6.6 1.400 1.7000 .0000 .0000 .0050 .0070 .0000
99/05 7.2-6.9 11.900 1.4000
99/06 7.2-6.8 4.020 1.3000
99/07 7.3-6.9 1.630 1.6000
AVERAGE 5.428 1.5070 .0000 .0000 .0033 .0113 .0000
MAXIMUM 7.700 16.850 3.5300 .0050 .0250
MINIMUM 6.200 .220 .1900 .0050 .0060
UNIT SU MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L

GKEX88/MP 09/22/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 3
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9808-9907 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
01067 01077 01092 71900
MONTH NICKEL SILVER ZINC MERCURY
LIMIT NOL
98/08 .0000 .0005
LIMIT NOL NOL NOL
98/09 .0110 .0001
98/10 .0000 .0010 .1690 .0001
98/11 .0000 .0001
LIMIT NOL NOL NOL
98/12 .0000 .0002
99/01 .0000 .0015 .1177 1.4500 "
99/02 .0000 .0008
99/03 .0000 2.5600
99/04 .0000 .0000 .0290 7.2250
99/05 .0000 .7500
99/06 .0100 .0000
99/07 .0000 .3000
AVERAGE .0017 .0008 .1052 1.0239
MAXIMUM .0110 .0030 .1690 15.9000
MINIMUM .0100 .0010 .0290 .0003
UNIT MG/L MG/L MG/L UG/L

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 1
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9803-9902 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
50050 00310 00530 00610 31616 50060 TGP3B 00010
MONTH Q/MGD BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE CERI7DPF TEMP
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL
98/03 .9706 3.39 4.3 .21 4.7 .000 12.11
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL NOL
98/04 .9932 4.10 6.0 .46 6.0 .000 15.69
98/05 1.5748 12.24 18.7 4.17 5.8 .000 18.50
98/06 1.1487 12.55 18.8 1.91 8.3 .000 21.07
98/07 1.0237 5.42 5.3 3.39 13.5 .000 23.00
98/08 .9767 8.03 12.4 1.16 18.9 .000 22.37
98/09 .9644 2.87 3.2 1.20 4.4 .000 21.75
98/10 .9621 4.53 2.4 1.58 2.4 .000 18.53
98/11 .9702 5.14 7.2 1.08 5.7 .000 15.29
98/12 1.0375 3.73 8.1 .50 3.0 .000 1 13.03
99/01 1.2179 4.38 10.9 .38 7.6 .000 10.34
99/02 1.3190 13.50 (13\\5.9F) 16 6.7 .000 11.25
AVERAGE 1.0965 6.65 15.2 1.35 7.2 .000 1 16.91
MAXIMUM 2.5749 60.00 428.0 10.19 228.0 LESSTHAN 1 24.00
MINIMUM .7067 1.20 1.0 .11 LESSTHAN LESSTHAN 1 7.00
UNIT MGD MG/L MG/L MG/L #/100ML UG/L PASS/FAI DEG.0
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GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 2
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9803-9902 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
00400 00600 00665 00720 01027 01034 01042 01051
MONTH PH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT CYANIDE CADMIUM CHROMIUM COPPER LEAD
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/03 7.1-6.8 5.650 1.7200 0000 .0000 .0000 .0060 .0000
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/04 7.1-6.8 3.530 1.5300
98/05 7.3-7.1 5.140 .6800 .0010 .0000 .0000 .0000
98/06 7.3-7.0 13.370 1.6800 .0000 .0010 .0050 .0140 .0000
98/07 7.2-6.9 9.630 2.0500
98/08 7.1-6.9 .860 1.1800
98/09 7.2-6.9 .220 3.5300
98/10 7.2-6.9 8.550 2.0600 .0000 .0000 .0050 .0060 .0000
98/11 7.7-7.1 4.650 1.8200
98/12 7.2-6.5 3.150 .1900
99/01 6.8-6.3 11.977 1.2450 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0210 .0000
99/02 6.8-6.4 8.450 .9600
AVERAGE 6.264 1.5537 .0000 .0004 .0020 .0094 .0000
MAXIMUM 7.700 16.850 3.5300 .0010 .0050 .0250
MINIMUM 6.300 .220 .1900 .0010 .0050 .0060
UNIT SU MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 3
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9803-9902 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
01067 01077 01092 71900
MONTH NICKEL SILVER ZINC MERCURY
NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/03 .0000 .0000 .0530 .0000
LIMIT NOL NOL NOL NOL
98/04 .0100 .0005
98/05 .0050 .0010 .0520 .0009
98/06 .0000 .0140 .0850 .0001
98/07 .0000 .0000
98/08 .0000 .0005
98/09 .0110 .0001
98/10 .0000 .0010 .1690 .0001
98/11 .0000 .0001
98/12 .0000 .0002
99/01 .0000 .0015 .1177 .0030
99/02 .0000 .0008
AVERAGE .0021 .0035 .0953 .0005
MAXIMUM .0110 .0140 .1690 .0053
MINIMUM .0100 .0010 .0520 .0002
UNIT MG/L MG/L MG/L UG/L

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 1
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9703-9802 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
50050 00310 00530 00610 31616 50060 TGP3B 00010
MONTH Q/MGD BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE CERI7DPF TEMP
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL NOL
97/03 .9587 4.04 6.0 .24 48.9 .000 14.20
97/04 .8643 3.20 4.8 .78 9.9 .000 15.14
97/05 .8191 7.99 11.6 2.57 85.4 .000 18.30
97/06 .8501 9.20 10.2 5.61 127.8 .000 20.16
97/07 .7846 9.72 26.8 6.34 15.9 .000 22.53
97/08 .6966 6.19 8.6 1.94 37.1 .000 22.83
97/09 .7051 3.68 4.9 .32 26.5 .000 21.53
97/10 .7074 3.90 5.6 1.54 9.9 .000 18.07
97/11 .6392 2.57 5.9 .38 11.2 .000 13.29
97/12 .6399 4.48 9.6 .65 14.5 .000 11.62
98/01 .9229 3.94 6.8 .81 24.1 .000 12.00
98/02 .9955 4.33 8.0 1.35 7.1 .000 12.08
AVERAGE .7986 5.27 9.0 1.87 34.8 .000 16.81
MAXIMUM 1.6088 44.70 250.0 10.25 13600.0 LESSTHAN 23.50
MINIMUM .1702 1.00 1.0 .05 1.2 LESSTHAN 8.50
UNIT MGD MG/L MG/L MG/L #/100ML UG/L PASS/rAl DEG.0

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 2
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9703-9802 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
00400 00600 00665 00720 01027 01034 01042 01051
MONTH PH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT CYANIDE CADMIUM CHROMIUM COPPER LEAD
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL NOL
97/03 7.4-6.6 3.270 .9700 .0210 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000
97/04 7.4-7.0 3.430 2.7000
97/05 7.7-7.2 10.900 1.1500
97/06 7.8-7.5 5.460 2.2200 .0090 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000
97/07 7.8-7.5 18.640 1.4100
97/08 7.8-7.1 18.620 .9180
97/09 7.6-7.4 1.980 3.7100 .0050 .0000 .0000 .0090 .0020
97/10 7.6-7.3 3.920 2.3800
97/11 7.5-7.3 4.600 .3600
97/12 7.5-7.2 5.560 2.6500 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0107 .0000
98/01 7.4-7.2 7.350 1.6300
98/02 7.1-6.8 10.570 1.0300
AVERAGE 7.858 1.7606 .0087 .0000 .0000 .0049 .0005
MAXIMUM /.800 18.640 3.7100 .0210 .0170 .0020
MINIMUM 6.600 1.980 .3600 .0050 .0050 .0020
UNIT SU MG/L MG/L MG/L MU/L MG/L MG/L MG/L

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 3
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9703-9802 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
01067 01077 01092 71900
MONTH NICKEL SILVER ZINC MERCURY
NOL NOL NOL NOL
97/03 .0000 .0000 .0820 .0000
97/04
97/05
97/06 .0350 .0000 .0000 .0000
97/07
97/08
97/09 .0128 .0060 .1500 .0000
97/10
97/11
97/12 .0000 .0017 .0760 .0000
98/01
98/02
AVERAGE .0119 .0019 .0770 .0000
MAXIMUM .0350 .0060 .1500
MINIMUM .0128 .0010 .0600
UNIT MG/L MG/L MG/L MG

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 1
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9603-9702 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
50050 00310 00530 00610 31616 50060 TGP3B 00010
MONTH Q/MGD BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE CERI7DPF TEMP
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL
96/03 1.2066 5.14 8.1 .35 99.3 .000 13.04
96/04 1.1246 4.32 6.5 .36 28.5 .000 14.23
96/05 1.1046 4.48 6.2 .43 90.2 .000 18.17
LIMIT F 1.6500 F 30.00 F 30.0 NOL F 200.0 NOL NOL
96/06 1.1027 7.65 8.3 1.38 34.7 .000 20.41
96/07 .8852 11.36 13.5 4.68 38.5 .000 22.32
96/08 .7807 8.76 18.4 5.81 27.2 28.769 22.00
96/09 .7847 5.90 11.3 3.57 26.0 .000 20.91
96/10 .7359 7.24 13.9 .78 38.3 .000 18.40
96/11 .7552 6.39 20.4 .39 51.7F .000 14.33
96/12 .7899 3.32 9.0 .30 13.4 .000 12.03
97/01 .8626 6.89 18.3 1.59 5.1 .000 11.25
97/02 .8466 1.67 3.0 1.5 .000 11.45
AVERAGE .9149 6.09 11.4 1.78 37.8 2.397 16.54
MAXIMUM 2.0579 49.00 159.0 9.18 TNTC 374.000 23.00
MINIMUM .4971 1.15 1.5 .05 6 LESSTHAN 8.50
UNIT MGD MG/L MG/L MG/L #/100ML UG/L PASS/FAI DEG.0

GKEX88/MP 04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 2
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
00400 00600 00665
MONTH PH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
96/03 7.0-6.5 4.010 2.2500
96/04 6.8-6.5 1.150 .4400
96/05 7.2-6.6 .990 .3000
LIMIT 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
96/06 7.0-6.7 1.790 .3200
96/07 6.9-6.6 4.980 .3200
96/08 7.1-6.8 10.775 .4500
96/09 6.9-6.5 9.019 2.0200
96/10 6.8-6.2 1.990 .3600
96/11 6.8-6.2 1.740 .8500
96/12 6.6-6.1 1.410 1.9800
97/01 7.2-6.4 2.870 3.4900
97/02 7.4-7.1 5.670 1.1000
AVERAGE 3.866 1.1566
MAXIMUM /.400 10.775 3.4900
MINIMUM 6.100 .990 .3000
UNIT SU MG/L MG/L
REPORT PERIOD: 9603-9702 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
00720 01027 01034 01042 01051
CYANIDE CADMIUM CHROMIUM COPPER LEAD
NOL NOL NOL
.0000 .0000 .0290
NOL
NOL NOL
NOL NOL
.0360 .0000
NOL
NOL
.0000 .0000 .0070 .0060 .0000
.0060 .0000 .0150 .0100 .0000
.0000 .0000 .0000 .0100 .0000
.0015
.0060
.0060
MG/L
.0000 .0127
.0290
.0070
MG/L MG/L
.0155 .0000
.0360
.0060
MG/L MG/L

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GKEX88/MP
04/06/1999
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 3
PERMIT--NC0021547 PIPE--001
FACILITY--FRANKLIN, TOWN - WWTP
LOCATION--FRANKLIN
REPORT PERIOD: 9603-9702 LOC---E
DESIGN FLOW-- 1.6500 CLASS--3
REGION/COUNTY--01 MACON
01067 01077 01092 71900
MONTH NICKEL SILVER ZINC MERCURY
NOL NOL NOL NOL
96/03 .0000 .0010 .4850 .0008
96/04
96/05
LIMIT NOL NOL NOL NOL
96/06 .0320 .0000 .0870 .0000
96/07
96/08
96/09 .0000 .0000 .0590 .0000
96/10
96/11
96/12 .0000 .0000 .1650 .0003
97/01
97/02
AVERAGE .0080 .0002 .1990 .0002
MAXIMUM .0320 .0010 .4850 .0008
MINIMUM .0320 .0010 .0590 .0003
UNIT MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L

McGffl
ASSOCIATES
January 27, 1999
Mr. David Goodrich
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/ NPDES Group
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
RE: Town of Franklin
Speculative Limit Request
NPDES Permit No. NC0021547
Macon County
Dear Dave:
4J /
Pmplbvc
On behalf of the Town of Franklin we request speculative permit limits for an increase
in the discharge from the Town's wastewater treatment plant from 1.65 MGD to 3.3 MGD.
The discharge location will remain the same. Additional treatment units similar to the existing
units will be constructed to accommodate the additional flow.
The Town is in the process of preparing and environmental assessment and securing
funding for this project. Therefore, your timely response to this request would be greatly
appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
41,1f,
DANA J. BOLDEN
Cc: Mayor Tom Woodlee
Joe Stark, Town Manager
bridges/98740/letters/spec limits req.doc
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