NC0085952_Wasteload Allocation_19961122

NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO085952
PERMIT IEE NAME: Travel Ports of America, Inc.
FACILITY NAME: Travel Ports of America
Facility Status: Proposed
Permit Status: New
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.025 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow): 100 %
Industrial (% of Flow):
Comments:
RECEIVING STREAM: an unnamed tributary of George Branch
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 04-03-02
Reference USGS Quad: E7SE (please attach)
County: Buncombe
Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 00/00/00 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
Requested by: Mark McIntire Date: 9/24/96
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Toxicity Limits: IWC
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September 5, 1996
Mr. Mark McIntire
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
Water Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 _
RE: Supplemental Information
Travel Ports of America, Inc.
Candler Facility y
Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Dear Mark:
It is my understanding that you recently spoke to Joel Storrow of our office and
requested additional present worth cost information for the disposal alternatives considered in
the NPDES Discharge Permit Application submitted in July. The following adjustments
should be made to the cost estimates located in Section VI:
1. Table 2 - Cost Estimate for Extended Aeration Package Plant
Total Project Cost $ 201, 800.00
Add Present Value of 20 Year Maintenance Cost $ 405,941.22
Total 20 Year Present Worth Cost $ 607,741.22
2. Table 3 - Cost Estimate for Route A Connection to MSD Sewer System
Total Project Cost $1,409,000.00
Add Present Value of 20 Year Maintenance Cost $ 43,825.37
Total 20 Year Present Worth Cost $1,452,825.37
3. Table 4 - Cost Estimate for Route B Connection to MSD Sewer System
Total Project Cost $11,063,000.00
Add Present Value of 20 Year Maintenance Cost $ 82, 897.20
Total 20 Year Present Worth Cost $1,145, 897.20
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4. Table 6 - Cost Estimate for Spray Irrigation System
Total Project Cost
Add Present Value of 20 Year Maintenance Cost
Total 20 Year Present Worth Cost
$ 813,700.00
$ 325,687.45
$1,139,387.45
Please call me if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
A-ew Aw-�
Robert Mason
cc: Jerry L. Beiermann, P.E.
Max Haner
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Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
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Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
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Date of Request:
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FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
TRAVEL PORTS OF
NC0085952
Domestic - 100%
Proposed
New
UT George Branch
C
040302
Buncombe
Asheville
McIntire
9/26/96
E7SE
Stream Characteristic:
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%):
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Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting NPDES discharge permit. Previous permit had been rescinded in 1993 because
facility was not discharging. 1989 flow information indicated that receiving stream was 7Q10=0
and 30Q2>0. Updated USGS flow report indicates that stream is s-F 11 pot' hi✓c fl4 Options
for relocation of discharge and connection to municipality are not feasible. Otner option of
subsurface disposal is possibility however could have problems in the future. Because of
minimum of options will recommend discharge with tertiary limits.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
A)Ay N
Recommended
Reviewed by
Instream Asses pen
Regio isor:
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CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Recommended Limits:
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
WQ or EL
Wasteflow (MGD):
0.025 0.025
BOD5 (mg/1):
5 10
WQ
NH3N (mg/1):
2 4
WQ
DO (mg/1):
6 6
WQ
TSS (mg/1):
30 30
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
200 200
pH (SU):
6-9 6-9
7
Residual Chlorine (µg/1): 2S 1'1 2* t A
Oil &Grease (mg/1): 30 (mo. 30 (mo. A F �' i N eA w ,
avg):60 avg):60 V
(da. max.) (da. max.) Y'`ti� ;(k
X_ Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some p {rameters, the Aailable load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
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No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) _ (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA JMN
UT GEORGE BRANCH C 10/10/96
040302
Facility requesting new permit to discharge. Previously had a discharge permit as
Roadway Motor Plazas for same location, with tertiary limits given by M. Scoville in 1989.
Receiving stream at that time had 7Q10 =0 and 30Q2 >0, therefore discharge was allowed
with 5/2/6 and 10/4/6. The permit at that time was a backup for an existing septic system.
However, in Dec. 1993, it was determined that the plant was not discharging and at the
request of the facility, the permit (NC0059188) was rescinded.
The new facility will be a truck stop with restaurant and shower facilities. It's expected to
avg. 9,000 GPD with a max. flow of 25,000 GPD. 1) There are no plans for the
Buncombe Co. MSD to extend service to the truck stop area. Plans to extend private lines
to MSD would be extremely expensive. 2) subsurface disposal - previously had failed and
would have limited success if reactivated now. 3) Spray irrigation - excessive amount of
land would be needed for this option. Impractical and too costly.
The current discharge location with the new USGS evaluation of the site the flow is still
determined to be 7Q10=0 and 30Q2>0. Although the Division will allow the discharge
with tertiary limits (5/2/6 & 10/4/6), it would be ideal for Travel Ports to consider another
discharge site, possibly discharge directly into George Branch rather than the UT.
10/24/96-Talked w/ Max Haner of ARO, I asked about them relocating to a larger stream
or to discharge directly into George Branch, . He says that Travel ports would have to
burrow under Interstate 40 exchange to get to George Branch and DOT will not allow them
to do this. The existing septic tank is failing. There is a possibility of using vacant lot
across the road for a new subsurface system. However, this system would eventually have
a lot of problems as the existing one does, but it could function for a while before that
happens. Connection to a municipality would be very expensive, would have to go several
miles to tie on.
Recommendation: Renewal of the previously recommended tertiary limits
because of 7Q10=0 and 30Q2 A.

Facility: travel ports
NPDES#:
Receiving Stream: ut george br
Comment(s):
Low Flow Record Station Number:
Hydrologic Area Number:
Drainage Area Low Flow Record Station:
Qave Low Flow Record Station:
s7010 Low Flow Record Station:
w7010 Low Flow Record Station:
3002 Low Flow Record Station:
numQer not avauaoie
HA10
must be < 400 sq. miles
Drainage Area New Site:
0.14 sq. miles
MAR New Site:
1.0 cfs/miles squared
Qave per Report Equation:
0 cfs
s7Q10 per Report Equation:
0.02 cfs
w7Q10 per Report Equation:
0.04 cfs
3002 per Report Equation:
0.05 cfs
Unuseable Drainage Area
Drainage Area Ratio: #DIV/01
[ new DA / Da at gage ] #DIV/01
Weighted Ratio: #DIV/01
Over -ride Inappropriate Site (y ):
Drainage Area New Site: 0.14 miles squared
MAR New Site: 1.0 cfs/miles squared
Weighted Qave per Report Equation: #DIV/01
Weighted s7010 per Report Equation: no input from above
Weighted w7010 per Report Equation: no input from above
Weighted 3002 per Report Equation: no input from above

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No XX
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Mike McIntire
DATE: October 22, 1996
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Buncombe
PERMIT NUMBER NCO085952
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Travelports of America, Inc
Candler Facility
153 Wiggins Road
Candler, N.C. 28715
Buncombe County, N.C.
Mailing Address: Travelports of America, Inc
3495 Winton Place, Bldg C
Rochester, New York 14623
2. Date of Investigation: October 11, 1996
3. Report Prepared By: Max L. Haner
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mike Morefield
[phone]
5. Directions to Site: Proposed site is located at
truckstop at the NW quad of the intersection of I-40
and NCSR 1131, Wiggins Road (Exit ##37 Q Georges Branch)
Buncombe County.
6. Discharge Points), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 32' 3411 Longitude: 820 45' 15"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. E7SE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Canton, N.C.
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7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X_ Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Not in flood
plain
9. Location of nearest dwelling: >100 feet (est)
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Georges Branch
a. Classification: Class "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: French Broad, 040302
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Agriculture, wildlife
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted .025 MGD
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities:
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: The proposed system will consist of two (2) 1600
gallon grease traps in series, a 25,000 gpd extended aeration
type package unit effluent disinfection (C12) a 7,000 gallon
septic tank to be modified for flow equalization, and
tertiary filters with discharge to Georges Branch.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None Known
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved
should be required not needed
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2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Engineer
proposal calls for final disposal of sludge wasted from this
facility in an approved facility via independent contract hauler.
This matter must be resolved upon submittal of an ATC.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor .
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization:
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization
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PSRP _ PFRP OTHER
scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
N/A - No ATC issued to date
4. SIC Codes(s): 5541, 4952
Primary 10
Secondary- 13
Main Treatment Unit Code: No WWTP constructed to date
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
None
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate)
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
Date
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated. (See Recommendations Below)
Spray Irrigation: Applicant does not own land, Not Cost Effective
Connection to Regional Sewer System: Not Cost Effective
Subsurface: Septic Tank -Nitrification Field failing - no
additional repairs can be made to existing site. Adjacent property
across road may be suitable (short term) but not real alternative.
Health Dept rep does not support continuous long term use.
Other disposal options:
S. Other Special Items: None
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The septic tank -nitrification system currently serving this
truckstop under health department rules has been in the process of
failing for the past several years. The cause of failure
reportedly has been the constant 24-hour use combined with the
amount of grease generated by the restaurant. Maintenance of the
grease traps has not been a problem. Given the history of this
on -site disposal system, it is not surprising that health
department reps believe that adjacent property across the road
from the truckstop not to be a real solution. ARO concurs. There
appears to be no "other alternative for this truckstop but to
request a NPDES permit to address its wastewater treatment needs.
As result of this review, ARO recommends that the permit go to
Public notice and be issued baring any substantive adverse
comment.
Water Quality R gional Supervisor
is
Date
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE
TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
CANDLER FACILITY
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
JOEL L. STORROW, P.E.
McGill
ASSOCIATES
Engineering • Planning • Finance
Asheville, North Carolina
JULY,1996
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
K. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ WATER QUALITY SECTION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D
TO BE FILED ONLY BY DISCHARGES OF 100% DOMES77C WASTE k 1 MGD FLOW).
North Carolina NPDES Permit No. N C 0 0 TI I.
(if known)
Please print or type
1. Mailing address of applicant:
Facility Dame Travel Ports of America Inc.
Owner Name Jerry L. Beierntiann j, P.E.
Street Address 3495 Wintoh Place, Building C
City Rochester
State New York
ZIP Code 14623
Telephone No. (716 ) 272-1810
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
E' Name (If different from above) Same
Facility Contact Person Mike Moorefield
Street Address or State Road 153 Wiggins Road
City Candler North Carolina
County Buncombe
rM Telephone No. ( 704 ) 665-1156
�+ 3. This 11'PDES Pennit Application applies to which of the following:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
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Renewal � New Facility _X
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
FM 4. Please provide a description of the existing treatment facilities,:
The wastewater from this facility is currently being routed through two 1,600
®, gallon grease traps and a 7,000 gallon septic tank in series to an on -site drain
field that is failing.
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5, Please indicate the source of wastewater from the description of facilities listed (check where
applicable): _
T�ne of Facilit�Generat�irlg Wastex►ater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School
Number of Students/Staff
Other X
• Please describe source of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Truck stop with restaurant and shower facilities.
6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipeslwastewater outfalls (if applicable):
One (1) discharge point.
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7. If separate discharge pipes, describe the source(s) of wastewater for each pipe:
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N/A
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8. .Warne of receiving water or waters: (Please provide a rnap showing the exact location of discharge)
Unnamed tributary of George Branch.
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I certify that I am familiar ivith the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my kno%vledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
Am accurate.
Jerry L. Beiermann, P.E.
MRW Printt\i Name of Person Signing
Construction Manager
Travel Ports of America, Inc.
Fja Title
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false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
h1anagement Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knoNvingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained
under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental h4anagement Commission implementing that
Article, shall be guilt), of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed S10,OCK), or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more
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SECTION I
ENGINEERING PROPOSAL
Travel Ports of America, Inc. (Travel Port), is presently operating an interstate truck
stop facility, complete with a restaurant, restrooms, and shower facilities. The facility is
located in Buncombe County near Candler, North Carolina, as shown on Figure 1 attached.
Based on historical data measured directly at this facility, wastewater,flow is expected to
average 9,000 gallons per day (gpd) with maximum daily wastewater flows approaching
25,000 gpd as shown on Table 1 attached. Influent pollutant concentrations are 350 mg/L
BOD5, 250 mg/L total suspended solids (TSS), and 20 mg/L Ammonia (NH3 as N), based on
lab testing previously done on effluent of this facility (see Appendix for results of lab testing)
and on typical values for restaurant oriented wastewater. This translates to an ultimate loading
of 73 lb/day BOD5, 52 lb/day TSS and 4 lb/day NH3 as N for the ultimate design flow of
25,000 gpd.
Travel Port proposes to treat generated wastewater on -site and discharge treated
effluent to an un-named tributary of George Branch, which flows along the western end of the
property, shown on Figure 2 attached. Due to the layout of the proposed site, the wastewater
produced on site will be pumped approximately 15 feet up to the proposed treatment facility
and the treated effluent from the facility will flow by gravity to the proposed discharge point.
Travel Port anticipates receiving an NPDES permit with tertiary limitations (5 mg/L BOD5 -
summer, 10 mg/L BOD5 - winter, 30 mg/L TSS) for this purpose. Travel Port previously
held a discharge permit with 25,000 gpd flow limitation at this location, but it expired in 1992.
A copy of this expired permit is included in the Appendix. These stringent discharge
limitations will require either an extended aeration activated sludge treatment unit (Extended
Aeration Package Plant) or sequencing batch reactor (SBR) either with tertiary filter to meet
the necessary pollutant removals.

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These prefabricated treatment plants are well known for their application in sewage
systems serving outlying subdivisions, schools, mobile home parks, etc. where the
development is located outside the reach of municipal sewerage. These plants employ the
extended aeration form of the activated sludge process where aeration time is purposely
increased to decrease the volumes of waste sludge which must be disposed. Travel Port
proposes to use a twenty-four (24) hour aeration time using coarse bubble diffused air under
this alternative preceded by equalization, followed by clarification and disinfection with
chlorine. Tankage would be constructed of welded steel.
The SBR utilizes the fill and draw, or batch method of treatment. The process can be
more efficient than conventional flow through systems when operated correctly. These
systems have historically required a high level of operator attention and therefore were not
generally considered for smaller systems such as Travel Port. However, advances in
instrumentation technology have allowed SBR's to operate automatically with only a limited
amount of attention, expanding their suitability to small flow applications.
The sequencing batch reactor will consist of two tanks configured in parallel. The
process employs a five -stage cycle: fill, react, settle, draw, and idle. During the fill stage,
wastewater enters the tank and mixes with the settled biological solids remaining from the
previous cycle. The tank is mixed during the fill stage and may be aerated. During the react
stage, the wastewater and mixed liquor are subjected to aeration, causing oxidation of organic
matter. Aeration and mixing are stopped during the settle stage, allowing solids to settle.
Clarified supernatant is decanted during the draw stage. After decanting, solids are removed
from the bottom of the tank during the idle stage. By this stage the first reactor will have
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finished its cycle and the other reactor will continue filling. When the second reactor
completes its fill stage, it begins its react cycle and influent wastewater is directed to the first
reactor.
Either of these options will be followed by an equalization basin and a tertiary filter, in
order to be certain that effluent limitations specified in the permit are not exceeded.
If a treatment plant is to be constructed, we recommend the capacity be 25,000 gpd,
recognizing that peak wastewater flows at the facility are now in the 20,000 - 25,000 gpd
range in the summertime. The treatment plant shall be designed to receive the wastewater
from the Travel Port facility after it passes through the two existing 1600 gallon grease traps
and the existing 7000 gallon septic tank, which will be modified for use as an equalization
basin. Travel Port proposes to use the Extended Aeration Package Plant due to cost
effectiveness. The cost of this option is summarized in Table 2 attached. In addition, Figure
2 attached is an orthographic photo of the property, which shows the approximate location of
the proposed treatment unit and the discharge point.
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
As the authorized representative of Travel Ports of America, Inc., I certify that:
Our organization will observe all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations with
regard to the planning, siting, design, construction, operation and maintenance of any
proposed wastewater treatment and discharge facilities for the Travel Ports of
America, Inc., Candler Facility, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Moreover, we possess the financial resources necessary to implement the proposed
plan as outlined in the Application For Permit To Discharge prepared by McGill
Associates, P.A., Asheville, North Carolina.
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Signed: �, 7-rt -y&.
Jerry L. Beiermann, P.E.
Construction Manager
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EVALUATION OF WASTEWATER
SECTION II DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Discharge Permittee:
Travel Ports of America, Inc.
3495 Winton Place, Building C
Rochester, New York 14623
[phone]
Project Engineer:
Joel L. Storrow, P.E.
N.C. P.E. #14774
% McGill Associates, P.A.
Post Office Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
[phone]
Travel Ports of America, Inc. (Travel Port), is presently operating an interstate truck stop facility,
complete with a restaurant, restrooms, and shower facilities. The facility is located in Buncombe
County near Candler, North Carolina, as shown on Figure 1 attached. Based on historical data
measured directly at this facility, wastewater flow is expected to average 9,000 gallons per day
(gpd) with maximum daily wastewater flows approaching 25,000 gpd as shown on Table 1
attached.
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A. Evaluate the environmental feasibility of all three of the following non discharge
no alternatives.
1. Connection to Sewerage System
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Stan Boyd with the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) was
contacted to investigate the possibility of MSD extending their service
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area in the direction of the Travel Port facility. MSD is the centralized
wastewater collection and treatment utility in Buncombe County.
According to current MSD policy, they do not have any intentions of
�, expansion to the West Buncombe County area, nor do they see plans for
expansion in the near future (See copy of related newspaper article in
Appendix). However, MSD will accept private sewers into their system
for ownership and maintenance as long as such sewers meet specific
design and construction criteria.
2
ram Two (2) possible routes were investigated for connection of
Travel Port to the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) sewer system.
Figure 3 attached shows the proposed location of both routes. The first
route, referred to as Route "A" on the map, would run along George
Branch and Hominy Creek for approximately 21,000 feet. This route
would provide a gravity line without the need for lift stations. The other
shorter route (Route "B") would run along Highway 19/23 for
approximately 14,000 feet, but would require at least three (3) lift
stations.
The high cost associated with connection to the MSD sewer
system makes this option unpractical. See Table 3 and Table 4 for
estimates of the cost associated with these two routes.
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2. Subsurface Disposal
^� The Travel Port Facility was previously known as The Roadway
Motor Plaza in the late 1980's. At that time, the facility utilized a 7000
gallon septic tank and an onsite leach field that was clogged and failing.
This leach field was abandoned in the early 1990's and a new subsurface
drain field was constructed, which is currently in use and failing. In
addition, two - 1600 gallon grease traps were added in series with the
existing 7000 gallon septic tank at the same time that the new leach field
was constructed. The following alternatives have been recently explored
with the cooperation of the Buncombe County Health Department (See
letter to Ken Castelloe dated 4/8/96 located in Appendix):
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a. Adding new drain lines to the existing field.
b. Reactivating the abandoned drain field.
no c. Developing drain fields on the property across the road, if the
soils are adequate and expansion of parking would not be
rm hindered.
d. Addition of a wastewater pretreatment step in order to reduce
organic loading on the drain field and improve performance.
Response was received from Ken Castelloe on May 31, 1996
(See letter to Joel Storrow dated 5/31/96 located in Appendix). His
suggestions and/or comments were the following:
a. There is some additional room for adding new drain lines, but
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space is limited and historical performance of the existing
FM field in this area is poor.
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b. Reactivation of the abandoned drain field or immediate
surrounding area is not a viable option due to extensive
excavation that has taken place previously.
c. Drain fields could be placed across the road if additional soil
testing showed the soils to be adequate to support the fields,
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but drain fields cannot be placed under pavement.
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d. Pretreatment of wastewater would improve constituents of
wastewater effluent and theoretically would improve
efficiency of the drain field.
Based on Mr. Castelloe's responses, it appears that options to
improve or relocate the existing on -site treatment system are limited.
While the property across Wiggins Road may be suitable, it would need
'm-9 to be dedicated as a drain field, restricting alternate usage such as the
planned auxiliary parking area. More importantly, the on -site treatment
MR philosophy has not proven successful at Travel Port, perhaps due to the
24-hour mode of operation. Mr. Castelloe believes the continuous
discharge of sewage to the field(s) has caused the premature failure.
3. Spray Irrigation System
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In order to consider land application as the sole means of
FM-, wastewater disposal, it must be determined how much land Travel Port
would need and whether acquisition is economically feasible. The
M, calculations in Table 5 attached were based on the following criteria:
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An allowable percolation rate of 1.2 cm/day was used in the
calculations. This is based on 5 % of 0.4 inches/hr (permeability of the
soil). The EPA's Process Design Manual for Land Treatment of
Municipal Wastewater recommends that only 4 to 10 % of the
permeability be used for the allowable percolation rate.
The evapotranspiration values that were used were obtained from
example numbers for Brevard, North Carolina in the EPA's Process
Design Manual for Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater.
The precipitation values shown in Table 5 are the 10 year design
values from nearby McDowell County, North Carolina.
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Table 5 shows that the annual allowable wastewater hydraulic
loading is 219.5 cm (86.4 in.).
The required field area can now be determined using the design
hydraulic loading rate according to the following:
AW = Q x (365 d/,err.)
(3630 ft2/acre-in) x LW
AW = Required field area (acres)
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Q = Daily design wastewater flow (cf)
LW = Allowable wastewater hydraulic loading (in./yr.)
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AW = /d)(36�vr)
(3630 ft2/acre-in)(86.4 in/yr)
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AW = 3.9 acres (169,421 sf)
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With 200 ft. buffer zones, the required area increases from 3.9
acres to approximately 15.1 acres. This Is an extremely large amount of
land given the close proximity of the proposed plant to the truck stop
facility. A 0.75 MG lagoon would also be necessary to retain the
wastewater for over 30 days before it could be used for spray irrigation.
It would be impractical and economically infeasible to acquire this
amount of land and construct this lagoon for the purpose of spray
irrigation. Table 6 attached summarizes the cost of a spray irrigation
system.
B. None of the three (3) alternatives were found to be feasible.
C. (See Figure 2 attached for discharge point.)
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SECTION III RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
The sewage sludge generated in the proposed WWTP will be hauled by an independent
contractor to an approved facility for disposal.
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CANDLER FACILITY
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PROPOSED OPTIONS FOR THE CONNECTION
OF THE CANDLER FACILITY TO THE
METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT
SEWER SYSTEM

Table 1 - Daily Sewage Production (GPD)
Travel Ports of America
Candler, North Carolina
Date
Dec-94
Jan-95
Feb-95
Mar-95
Apr-95
May-95
Jun-95
Jul-95
Aug-95
Sep-95
Oct-95
Nov-95
Dec-95
1
6105
6435
6270
7095
7260
8910
9570
14190
15510
12870
11715
8250
2
5610
6105
6105
6765
7425
7920
9570
16170
11715
12870
11055
8250
3
6600
6105
6105
6600
9405
7095
9570
17490
11715
10725
10230
8250
4
4455
5280
6270
6930
10395
7095
8250
10230
11715
11385
10230
7920
5
5280
4620
6105
8745
8415
7260
8415
13035
11550
12375
10230
8745
6
5280
5115
825
8250
7590
8085
8250
12540
9900
6930
10560
7920
7
5280
6600
5445
8745
7590
8745
8250
13860
16995
11550
10230
9240
8
5280
4950
6105
7095
7920
9405
9240
11880
12210
11715
11220
8085
9
5280
5445
6600
7095
9240
14850
9240
13365
9900
11715
11055
8085
10
4290
6930
5775
7425
6930
13530
9405
13200
9900
10725
10230
8085
11
11385
5115
4785
9240
8085
13530
10395
17820
10065
12210
10230
8085
12
5940
3960
4785
7095
8085
13695
11715
17820
10560
12705
10230
11055
13
5940
4290
5115
7425
6600
8580
13695
17820
13200
13035
10560
4950
14
5940
4620
5940
7920
6600
8910
14355
17985
11385
12210
10395
9075
15
5940
5775
6270
6105
6600
9570
17325
20460
10890
12210
11385
8580
16
330
5775
7260
6105
7425
9240
17325
21120
10065
12045
11055
8580
17
7260
4950
8415
6105
8910
10725
17655
20790
10065
11385
9900
8580
18
5775
5445
6600
6270
9075
10725
16335
17985
10065
12870
9900
8250
19
7260
7425
5445
6600
8910
8250
10890
12375
16170
10065
12045
9900
14025
20
6600
6765
5445
6600
9570
7095
6270
11880
16170
10560
12045
9900
21
6105
5115
5940
6270
9570
7095
9075
14520
16500
10395'
11385
9240
22
7755
5115
6105
7755
7920
7425
8910
13200
16005
11385
11385
11220
23
6930
4950
5775
7920
7920
6600
10725
13200
13860
11385
9570
24
6765
4455
5775
7920
7920
7425
8415
13200
13365
9735
9570
25
6765
5940
6105
6600
7425
9240
8415
12210
13695
11880
9570
26
6765
5775
5445
5940
8250
9405
8745
17325
12540
10560
9570
27
5775
5115
6105
7425
8085
8910
8910
14520
12540
11220
9405
28
5775
5445
6105
5775
8910
8910
9240
12540
12870
11220
9240
29
6930
5610
8085
7260
8910
8250
17985
24090
11220
8745
30
5775
5610
7920
7260
8910
8415
17985
17820
11385
10065
31 11
57751
49501
1 67651
1 64351
1
179851
1
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Average boil obL7 DOW bS34 if to I MUD W41 1 'I LULL '101f au TI JOO 114Ub 'I U2'14 3632
Yearly Average 9000
Maximum Daily 24090
Note: Values obtained by adjusting potable water consumption values by a factor of
1.65

Table Two
Project Cost Estimate
Treated Discharge to Surface Water
Travel Port of America Inc.
Candler. North Carolina
ITEM NO.
— DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE'
TOTAL
1
25,000 gpd, dual -path, extended aeration
treatment unit with tertiary filter
1
LS
$120,000.00
$120,000.00
2
Yard piping with appurtenances
300
LF
$40.00
$12,000.00
3
Reinforced concrete base slab
20
CY
$300.00
$6,000.00
4
Electrical
1
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
5
ISitework
I 1
LS
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
$163,000.00
6
Construction Contingencies(10%)
$16,300.00
7
Application for discharge permit
$1,500.00
8
Design Engineering
$13,500.00
9
Construction Administration/Inspection
$7,500.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$201,800.00

Table Three
Project Cost Estimate
Connection to MSD Sewer (Route "A")
Travel Port of America. Inc.
Candler, North Carolina
ITEM NO. '-
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1
8" DIP Sanitary Sewer Line (all depths)
21,000
LF
$35.00
*735,000.00
2
4' dia. Manhole
70
EA
$1,400.00
$98,000.00
3
16" Dia. steel casing pipe
250
LF
$100.00
$25,000.00
4
Miscellaneous concrete
50
CY
$140.00
$7,000.00
5
Rock Excavation
1,500
CY
$60.00
$90,000.00
6
Washed Stone
500
TN
$12.00
$6,000.00
7
Select Backfill
2,000
CY
$8.00
$16,000.00
8
Grassing and Seeding
1
LS
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
9
Creek Crossing
3
EA
$25,000.00
$75,000.00
10
Renovate Existing Pump Station
1
LS
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
11
Class 1 Rip -Rap
200
TN
$25.00
$5,000.00
12
IMobilization
1 1
LS
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
$1,112,000.00
13
Construction Contingencies(10%)
$122,000.00
14
Design Engineering
$86,000.00
15
Construction Administration/Inspection
$39,000.00
16
Legal/Easements
$50,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$1,409,000.00

Table Four
Project Cost Estimate
Connection to MSD Sewer (Route "B")
Travel Port of America, Inc.
Candler, North Carolina
ITEM NO
DESCRIPTION `
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1
8" PVC Sanitary Sewer Line (all depths)
14,000
LF
$35.00
$490,000.00
2
4' dia. Manhole
50
EA
$1,400.00
$70,000.00
3
16" Dia. steel casing pipe
350
LF
$100.00
$35,000.00
4
Miscellaneous concrete
50
CY
$140.00
$7,000.00
5
Rock Excavation
800
CY
$60.00
$48,000.00
6
Washed Stone
250
TN
$12.00
$3,000.00
7
Select Backfill
1,000
CY
$8.00
$8,000.00
8
Grassing and Seeding
1
LS
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
9
Class 1 Rip -Rap
200
TN
$25.00
$5,000.00
10
Lift Station
3
EA
$45,000.00
$135,000.00
11
Driveway Re air
250
SY
$20.00
$5,000.00
12
IMobilization
1
LS
$10,000.00
1 $10,000.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
$825,000.00
13
Construction Contingencies(10%)
$90,000.00
14
Design Engineering
$66,000.00
15
Construction Administration/Inspection
$32,000.00
16
Legal/Easements
$50,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$1,063,000.00

Table 5
Determination of Hydraulic Loading Rates
for Spray Irrigation at Proposed WWTP Site
Travel Ports of America. Inc.
Candler Facility
Month
O.D.
(1)
E.T.
(2)
PR
(3)
E.T. - PR
(1) - (2)
(4)
PW
(5)
LW
(3) + (4)>
JAN
23
0.2
16.0
-15.8
27.6
11.8
FEB
25
0.3
19.1
-18.8
30
11.2
MAR
29
2.1
20.6
-18.5
34.8
16.3
APR
30
4.6
21.1
716.5
36
19.5
MAY
31
7.6
14.7
-7.1
37.2
30.1
JUN
30
10.2
24.1
-13.9
36
22.1
JUL
31
11.4
24.4
-13
37.2
24.2
AUG
31
10.4
34.0
-23.6
37.2
13.6
SEP
30
7.4
23.1
-15.7
36
20.3
OCT
31
4.6
24.6
-20
37.2
17.2
NOV
28
1.6
13.7
-12.1
33.6
21.5
DEC
26
0.3
19.8
-19.5
31.2
11.7
TOTAL
345
60.7
255.2
-194.5
414
219.5
O.D.
Operating Days
E.T.
Evapotranspiration (cm)
PR
Precipitation (cm)
PW
Percolation (cm)
LW
Allowable Wastewater Hydraulic loading (cm) - cannot be less than zero

Table 6
Spray Irrigation Cost Summary
Travel Ports of America. Inc.
Candler North Carolina
I,QUANTITY
(acres)Ow
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
Land
15.1
$20,000
$302,000
Distribution System
3.9
$3,000
$11,700
Lagoon
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$500,000
$500,000
Estimated Total Cost
$813,700

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fop CONSULTING ENGINEERS
September 14, 1990
Mr. Steve Berkowitz
On -Site Sewage Branch
Division of Environmental Health
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
RE: Subsurface Soil Absorption Treatment System
Roadway Motor Plaza
Candler, North Carolina
Dear Steve:
Please find a copy of the certified lab report referenced in our letter to you dated August 20, 1990. The
original Oil and Grease level of 170 mg/I was evidently in error. The correct value is 63.8 mg/I. The Total
Suspended Solids are in fact 170 mg/l. If you have any further questions regarding this project, please call.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
JOEL L STORROW, P.E.
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Enclosure
cc: Gary Mattson w/enclosure
Ron Thomas w/enclosure
90144
P.O. BOX 2259
704/252-OS75
/ 38 ORANGE STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 2BB02
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704/252-2519 (FAX)
ASHEVILLE, NC 28BO1

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August 27, 1990
Joel Storrow
McGill & Associates
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Asheville, NC 28802
re: Smokey Mtn. Truck Stop
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Date Sample
Analyzed
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8-27-90
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Oil & Grease
m /I
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Turbidity
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M.B.A.S. Deter ents
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Nitrate -Nitrite
m / I
Total Phosphorus
m / I
Phenol
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Cyanide
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Joel Storrow
McGill & Associates
P.O. Box 2269
Asheville, N.C. 28802 re: Smokey Mtn. Truck Stop
Lift Station
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James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
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Mr. Roger Cole
760 Brooks Ave.
FM Rochester, NY 14619
FM Dear. Mr. Cole:
June 15, 1.989
Subject: Permit No . - NC0059188
Roadway Motor Plazas, Inc.
Buncombe County
R. Paul Wilms
Director
In accordance with your application for discharge permit- received on January
IM 20, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject: State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in
this permit: are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant
to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the
specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request
be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing:
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, D.3.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
MM this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
FM which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, 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 Mr. David
Foster at telephone number. 91.9/733-5083.
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Sincerely,
Original Signed By
AKTHuR MOUSERRY
. Paul Wilms
cC: Mr.. Jim Patrick, EPA
Asheville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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A. (_]_). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Summer Limits: April 1-Oct. 31
NPDES No. NC00591,.
During the period beginnin on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until
serial number(s) 001. Such discharges
expiration,
shall limite.
Permittee is authorized
to discharge from outfall(s)
`be
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Lbs/day Other Units (Specify)
Measurement
Sample
^Sample
Monthly
Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg.
Frequency
1Ie
Location
MGD
Weekly Instantaneous I or E
Flow
BOD, SDay, 20 Degrees C
.025
5.0 mg/l
30.0 mg/l
7.5 mg/1
45.5 mg/1
2/month
2/month
Grab
Grab
E .1e
E
Total Suspended Residue
2.0 mg/l
3.0 mg/1
2/month
Grab
E
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum)
6.0 mg/1
6.0 mg/1
Weekly
Grab
Grab
E) U, D
E, U, D
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
1000.0/100 ml
2000.0/100 ml
2/month
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Daily
Weekly
Grab
Grab
E, U, D
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Conductivity
30.0 mg/I
60.0 mg/l**
2/month
Grab
E
Oil & Grease
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 50 ft. above the discharge
D - Downstream at the I-40 access ramp
**Daily Maximum Limitation
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (_1_). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Winter Limits: Nov.
1 - March 31
NPDES No. NC0059i '•�
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting
until
expiration,
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s)
001. Such discharges
shall be limit
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Lbs da Other Units (Specify)
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg._ Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow 0.025.MGD
Weekly Instantaneous I or E
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C 10.0 mg/1 15.0 mg/1
2/month
Grab
E �
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
2/month
Grab
E
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/1 6.0 mg/1
2/month
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) 6.0 mg/1 6.0 mg/1
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 1000.0/100 ml 2000.0/100 ml
2/month
Grab
E, U, D
Total Residual Chlorine
Daily
Grab
E
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Conductivity
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Oil & Grease 30.0 mg/1 60.0 mg/l**
2/month
Grab
E
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 50 ft. above
the discharge
D - Downstream at the I-40 access ramp
**Daily Maximum Limitation
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other
than trace amounts.
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A S S O C I A T E S
April 8, 1996
Mr. Ken Castelloe
Environmental Health Services
FM Buncombe County Health Department
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
RE: Wastewater Disposal System
Travel Ports of America
Candler, North Carolina
Dear Ken:
Subsequent to our telephone conversation last week, I spoke with Jerry Beiermann of
Travel Port in Rochester, New York about the subsurface disposal system at the Candler
®' Facility. We are all obviously disappointed that the recent modifications to the distribution
piping failed to improve the performance of the drain field. Mr. Beiermann and I discussed the
short-term and long-term solutions to the facility's wastewater treatment and disposal problems.
As we have previously recommended, Travel Port will proceed to install event recorders
on the lift station pumps and also recalibrate the potable water meter. These modifications will
help verify the actual flow being pumped to the field, and supplement the records we currently
have. The facility will also continue to pump and haul as necessary to avoid complete failure of
�+ the drain field.
The long-term solutions are less straightforward, but we are proceeding to investigate
four (4) alternatives as follows:
1- Expand existing drain field in immediate available area or other nearby suitable
areas.
2. Install pretreatment system to partially treat sewage in order to decrease loading
on the existing/expanded drain field.
3. Connect to the Metropolitan Sewage District (MSD) centralized collection system,
if economically feasible.
FM
,m Enorin.eering Planning Finance
Aft -Gill Associates. Y.A. - P.O. Bo.r 2259. Asheville. NC 28802 - 55 Broad Street. Asheville, NC 28801
704-252-0575 - FAX [phone]

Mr. Ken Castelloe
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April 8, 1996
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4. install tertiary treatment system and discharge treated sewage to George Branch
fm under a renewed discharge permit.
Since the latter two (2) options will be considerably more costly, we need to first explore
Ism all possibilities for improving the on -site treatment. We therefore request your regulatory
perspective with regard to the following issues:
1. How many new drain lines can realistically be developed in the existing field?
2. Can the old abandoned field on the high ground above the facility be reactivated,
either as it currently exists or with some modification such as addition of fill
material?
3. Travel Port has plans to develop the field across -the road from the front of their
property as an auxiliary parking lot. Will the soils on this field support additional
drain lines? Can drain lines be installed under asphalt pavement?
4. Can Travel Port add a pretreatment step to the wastewater flow currently
discharged to the field for purposes of reducing organic loading, thereby
improving the overall efficiency of the field?
FM Ken, we appreciate your response to these inquiries in advance. If you have any
questions, please do -not hesitate to call me at 704/252-0575.
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Kat Scott
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McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
JOEL L. STORROW, P.E.
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER m GEORGE F. BOND, JR., MPH
35 WOODFIN STREET Z Health Director
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-3075 0 .EOh,.C.AVC. CHARLES F. MURRAY, MD
own "Momdawsry Clinical Director '
f!I Environmental Health Services C ELAINE C. BARNES, MBA, RD
[phone] FAX [phone] Administrative Director '
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May 31, 1996
Mr. Joel L. Storrow, P.E.
McGill Associates, P.A.
FM
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Joel:
In response to your letter on April 8, 1996 I will address your questions about
potential drainfield sites:
1. The existing field affords an area near the manifolds that is approximately
35' wide above the subf field on the left. The available area adjacent to the
subfield on the right is approximately 60' wide. There are no areas below the
existing fields that can be considered for additional drain lines. The system
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was not performing very well when we evaluated the additional areas. I have
contacted Ms. Kat Scott concerning this issue.
2. The old abandoned site does not, in my opinion, provide a viable option. The
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majority of that site is dedicated to the existing .drainfields and has. been
subjected to extensive excavation. I will seek a second opinion from Stuart
Black, Regional Soil Consultant.
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3. The area across the road was considered before and would provide an option.
We would need to do more extensive soils work, if you choose to pursue this.
Drainfields may not be installed under any paved or parking areas.
4. Pretreatment of effluent does improve the constituents of the wastewater
effluent and theoretically would increase the efficiency of a drainfield. I
would recommend contacting Steven Berkowitz, P.E. Head of the Wastewater Branch
to further address the pretreatment issue.
Please call if you have any specific questions about any of the issues.
Thanks for your consideration.
S'ncerely,
Kenneth A. Castelloe
Environmental Health Supervisor
Environmental Health Services
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