19960262 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19961220

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December 18, 1996
John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Metcalf & Eddy
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RE: DEM Project No. 960262
401 Water Quality Certification y
General Water Quality Certification Number 2674
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion VJ.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The raw water intake and pumping station design /ign tly being completed for the
referenced project. As you recall, included in this dredging for a new intake channel
for the pumping station. This dredging for the ne channel has been approved by the
Corps of Engineers in Permit Number 198200030, Action Id. 199600781. Also, the
referenced 401 Water Quality Certification has been issued for this activity. However, it is
possible that additional dredging may be required in three existing intake channels at this site.
The new raw water intake and new intake channel will be constructed in an area adjacent to
an existing raw water intake and pumping station that uses three (3) existing underwater
dredged channels to direct water to the existing intakes. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility
Department has requested that Metcalf & Eddy include maintenance dredging of the three
existing channels in the construction contract for the dredging of the approved new intake
channel. The maintenance dredging of the existing channels will increase the quantity of
dredged material above the approved 5,000 cubic yards for the new channel. The additional
amount of dredged material is unknown due to both the age of the existing channels and lack
of detailed dimensional information on the existing channels. We estimate the quantity of in-
place material to be dredged during the maintenance dredging activities may approach 1000
cubic yards of additional material.
In addition to this potential dredge quantity change, in-place conditions of the soils in the area
of the now intake channel may allow us to use an alternative method of dredging. The method
of dredging currently planned is hydraulic dredging. This is stated in the approved Corps of
Engineers permit. Both clam shell/drag line dredging and cable arm dredging (high solids
content dredged material) may be available to us as dredging alternatives to help reduce the
volume of dredging product.
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Metcalf & Eddy
Mr. John Dorney
NCDEHNR, DEM
October 18, 1996 7d
We are requesting your direction in resolving these issues listed above. We have three (3)
specific questions:
1. Is a new permit required for maintenance dredging to clean out existing intakes, or
can this be included in our existing permit?
2. If a new permit is required, are the approved dredge spoil ponds for the new
channel adequate for the increased dredged quantities produced in the maintenance
dredging of the existing channels as long as dredging of the existing channels is not
performed until completion of the new channel dredging?
3. Will the currently approved permit cover a change in the method of dredging for ),Or
the new and existing intake channels?
As we are nearing completion of the detailed design of the new raw water intake, channel, and
pumping station, a prompt reply is appreciated. A copy of this letter, as well as a similar
request for direction, is being sent to Mr. Steven Lund of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Please contact me at [phone] at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
METCA(L(F & EDDY, INC.
Jonathan K. Hasson, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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December 18, 1996
Steven Lund
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
RE: DA Regional General Permit Number 198200030
Action Id. 199600781
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Mr. Lund:
The raw water intake and pumping station design is currently being completed for the
referenced project. As you recall, included in this design is dredging for a new intake channel
for the pumping station. This dredging for the new intake channel has been approved by the
Corps of Engineers in Permit Number 198200030, Action Id. 199600781. However, it is
possible that additional dredging may be required in three existing intake channels at this site.
The new raw water intake and new intake channel will be constructed in an area adjacent to
an existing raw water intake and pumping station that uses three (3) existing underwater
dredged channels to direct water to the existing intakes. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility
Department has requested that Metcalf & Eddy include maintenance dredging of the three
existing channels in the construction contract for the dredging of the approved new intake
channel. The maintenance dredging of the existing channels will increase the quantity of
dredged material above the approved 5,000 cubic yards for the new channel. The additional
amount of dredged material is unknown due to both the age of the existing channels and lack
of detailed dimensional information on the existing channels. We estimate the quantity of in-
place material to be dredged during the maintenance dredging activities may approach 1000
cubic yards of additional material.
In addition to this potential dredge quantity change, in-place conditions of the soils in the area
of the new intake channel may allow us to use an alternative method of dregding. The method
of dredging currently planned is hydraulic dredging. This is stated in the approved Corps of
Engineers permit. Both clam shell/drag line dredgind and cable arem dredging (high solids
content dredged material) may be availavle to us as dredgind alternatives to help reduce the
volume of dredging product.
We are requesting your direction in resolving these issues listed above. We have three (3)
specific questions:
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Metcalf & Eddy
Mr. Steven Lund
U.S. COE
October 18, 1996
1. Is a new permit required for maintenance dredging to clean out existing intakes, or
can this be included in our existing permit?
2. If a new permit is required, are the approved dredge spoil ponds for the new
channel adequate for the increased dredged quantities produced in the maintenance
dredging of the existing channels as long as dredging of the existing channels is not
performed until completion of the new channel dredging?
3. Will the currently approved permit cover a change in the method of dredging for
the new and existing intake channels?
As we are nearing completion of the detailed design of the new raw water intake, channel, and
pumping station, a prompt reply is appreciated. A copy of this letter, as well as a similar
request for direction, is being sent to Mr. John Dorney of the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management. Please
contact me at [phone] at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter. Thank you
in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
Jo than K. Hasson, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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Nick Cooper - File
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61metcalmEddy
December 16, 1996
Mr. John R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
State of North Carolina Department of .
Environment, Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJECT.- WQC Project No. 9601
DEMProject lva 9602
Catawba River Now Water Pumping Station
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy received your letter of Pecember 11, .1996 concerning the 401 Water Quality
Certification for the subject project- We are unaware of any further requirements for
obtaining the Certification.
Please find attached copies of the following correspondence pertaining to the approval of the
Certification for this project:
1. Letter from DEHNR requesting additional information dated February 12, 1996
2. Letter to DEHNR addressing and providing all requested information dated March
15, 1996 (copy of lcttcr and application only)
3. Letter from DEHNR approvkg 401 Water Quality Certification dated March 22,
1996
As we understand, based, on the approvgd 401 Water Quality Certification listed as Item 3
above, we have received your office's approval of the project, and no additional information is
required. Please contact us immediately! if additional information is required by your office.
Sincerely,
WTCAL,F & EDDY, INC.
Jo than K. I-Iasson,.P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan 8. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Dirgctor
Mr. Jouathan Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Sum NE
400 Colony Squ=
Suita 1101
Atlants. CA 30361
Dear W. Hasson:
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Re: Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Clty of Chadvtu
Proposed hydmuiia dredging with MA=d diked basin
Mecklenburg County
On 30 January 1996 you wrote Ix Division of Bnvbm=catai Management (DEW
regarding y= plan to conduct hydraoUc dredging for the purpose of preparing an intake
channel and conduct maintenance dredging under General Permit 198200030 in
Mecklenburg County. Your lour sought approval firm DEM to conduct this drudging.
The ouclvscd application nor-ds to be completed and returned to us with 7 copies of the
ffTlicudon, suppord% maps and documentation.- Also if an envirommental document will
be required for this projec>:..401 CeTification cannot be issued until the FONSI is issued.
Please call we at 919 733-17861if you have any questions.
v Mooresville DEM Regional QMce
Wilmington Corps of Eaginpers
Central Flies
sincerely,
2ley
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cnvirVnMgr4W Scierwas Branch. 4401 Poo;dy Creak Rd.. Ralniah. NC 27607 Teleohone 919.733-1786 SAX # M-9969
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Metcalf & Eddy
March 15, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RE: 401 Certification Application
Catawba River Raw Water P*mping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear W. Domey:
Motcaif & Eddy, Inc. is pleased to subn#t, on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg TJtility Departmem the
application for 401 Certification for the rcferenced project- Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the
Certification application for your review. An additional copy has been sent to Wilmington District
ftineer of the U.S. Army Corps of EnoeerS (COE) for his files.
Attached to thc.Ccrtificadon applica4M- v copies of the approved COE General Regional Permit (404)
aad tho Finding Of No Significant Impart (FONST<), issued by NCDEHNR, for the Catawba River project
Also attached for your records are a copEv of the site location map, the application layouts for the 404
permit, and the project Enviromnental Apsmsment Document.
Thank you for your assistance in completing this permit.phase of the project. Your quick rosponse and
review of the application is appreciated Upon receiving your division's approval of the Certification. the
approved Certifioation will be submitte4 as part of the requimd Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
permit application.
please contact Jonathan Hasson or myself at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the
application.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.

Nicholas S.. Cooper, P.E..
Project Manager
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SENT aY!G#lUO 1;unrn AIMIN 51MA14Uiw suserc?tat;+s e
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DATE: April 12, 1994
TO Z Douglas O. DOM
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SVBiECT: Graat of Authority
Pursuant to sill authority bran to me ss C1ty l%anager by Section 9, 82 of the City
Charter, affective Aptdl I1, 1984` you aro hereby designated as my duly authorized
dveignee to ?wla?rdS, SP.Orove, apt exeonte eentracts or a.greomonts of amy ]rind or
natures on belt of the City and eludEi- endments or chanze orders to contracts
and agreements that originate Am the Utility Department when the +unount of the
Contraot or agreement or ameadment dues not excood fifty th*uaand dollars
($50,000); provided that tha city Council shall have approved a eafficdent
approprSation in the annual budget for the current fiscal year for the geaerslt
purpose specified in the coatracjt.
Funhermare, you are hereby designated its my duly authorized desigmee to card,
§M=ve, and executs contracts {tar the coastract!on and installation of water and
severer sea that?aveatusuy biome a. part of the City utility system, regwkUsss
of the amount, v here the ommtr4cdan and installation is the sole responsibility and
is at the sole expense of anotherlperson, tlrm or corporation.
In addition, pursuant to the authority 8ranted to me as City Maaagar by Section 3.62
of the City Charter, you are hariby dasigMed as my designated representative to
,1= 1„t all written; contracts or ob tions of the City that originate from the Utility
Department Bard are approva$ #; t15e City Council. i
This grant of authority will repala in full force and affect indefWtely unless
rescinded by me in writing.
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Bran" R. Freago
Richard VArtln
Grog Speetrmaa
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ATrACHME M "MM I404.40 t CFR'?TFZC.t?TION APPLICATION
PAGE .011
A. Project LOCWon Map
B. Opt" Permit (Regional and Na*ionwide) Verification, Section 404, Authorimtion 198200030
& *owl General Perntit Numberffor the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Fxpansion
C. Application for Section 404 General Permit with Proposed Dredging Spoils Pond Layouts
D. Finding OfNo Significant Impact (FONSn far the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
fbMartsion
E Fuvironmental Assessment (RA) Document for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Eapansioa
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PAGE.012
State of North Carolina
(department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources +
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor mom
Jonathan B. Howes, secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director [D F=
March 22.1996
Mecklenburg County
DF-M Project #960262
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certirscation
Mr. Douglas Roan
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Dept
5100 Broodshim blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28Z16
Dear I& Bean:
You have our approval to dredge Lq acres of waters for the purpose of constructing tho Catawba
River raw water pumping station @xpansion at Mountain Island Lake. as you described in your
application dated 15 March 1996. After iaviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Ceatifiitation Number 2674. This certification allows you to use
General Pcanit Number 030 when it is issued, by the Corps of Engineers.
'this approval is only valid for the p#rpm, and design .that you described in your application. If
you change-your project, you must notify ins and you may be required to send us a new application,
For this approval to be valid, you must fgllow the conditions listed in the attached certtflcation, in
addltlon, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the contlitions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You Most act within 60 days of (the date that you teceivo this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 15013 of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. IN= 17447, Raleigh. N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unlessl you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of. Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you havoI any questions,. plcasz tlophono John Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
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Corps of En&ccre Asheville Field ?ffica
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorsey
Central Files
Nicholas Cooper.. Metcalf and liddy, 9t50Zb2.ltr
Environmental Sclences Branch, 4401 Re" Greek Rd.. Fialeicn. NO 27607 Telephone 910,733 1786 FAX # [phone]
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December 17, 1996
Mr, John R. Domey
Water Quality Certification Program
State of North Carolina Department of
Envirotunvnt, Health and Natural RC30
4441 Rcedy Crook Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
PAGE.002
Metcalf & Eddy
SUBJECT: Resolution of Filing Qu bans
WQC Project No. 9601
DEMProject Na 9602
Catawba River Raw W , Pumping Station
Dear Mr. Dorney,
Metcalf & Eddy received notification
office of the resolution of the 401 Wt
Raw Water Pumping Station Expansi
In your letter of December 11, 1996 t
application for this project,
telephone voice mail from r. Greg Price o our
Quality Certification questi s for th awba River
These questions were first brought to our attention
testing information concerning the 401 Certification
As we understand from Mr. Price, the project permit application and subsequent permit
approval were filed in two separate file thus leading to confusion in the completion of the
application file. Mr. Price stated the co ect reference file number for the project application
and approval is No. 960262. 1
We rcquest written confirmation of the
confirmation will allow us to close our i
confirmation to me at the address listed
nlution of your office's questions. This written
on this issue. Please forward your written
low. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
W?,-
Jonathan K. Hasson, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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MDecember 16, 1996

Mr. John R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
State of North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJECT.- WQC Project No. 960101
DEMProject No. 960262
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy
R6c IVEC,
1996
ENVif??)^!h'ENfq; NCFs
Metcalf & Eddy received your letter of December 11, 1996 concerning the 401 Water Quality
Certification for the subject project. We are unaware of any further requirements for
obtaining the Certification.
Please find attached copies of the following correspondence pertaining to the approval of the
Certification for this project:
1. Letter from DEHNR requesting additional information dated February 12, 1996
2. Letter to DEHNR addressing and providing all requested information dated March
15, 1996 (copy of letter and application only)
3. Letter from DEHNR approving 401 Water Quality Certification dated March 22,
1996
As we understand, based on the approved 401 Water Quality Certification listed as Item 3
above, we have received your office's approval of the project, and no additional information is
required. Please contact us immediately if additional information is required by your office.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
Jo than K. Hasson, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Jonathan Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street NE
400 Colony Square
Suite 1101
Atlanta, GA 30361
Dear Mr. Hasson:
?EHNF=t
February 1
?. 2 1996
MIRWASPY, fNC,
Re: Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
City of Charlotte
Proposed hydraulic dredging with upland diked basin
Mecklenburg County
On 30 January 1996 you wrote the Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
regarding your plan to conduct hydraulic dredging for the purpose of preparing an intake
channel and conduct maintenance dredging under General Permit 198200030 in
Mecklenburg County. Your letter sought approval from DEM to conduct this dredging.
The enclosed application needs to be completed and returned to us with 7 copies of the
application, supporting maps and documentation.. Also if an environmental document will
be required for this pmject, 401 Certification cannot be issued until the FONSI is issued
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Wilmington Corps of Engineers
Central Files
Sincerely,
J orney
ater Quality cation Program
app.ltr
Environmental Sciences Branch. 4401 Reedv Creek Rd.. Raleiah, NC 27607 Teleohone 919-733-1786 FAX # [phone]
An tquai upponunrty Hmrmative wcuon tmpoyer - au -/o recyciea i u -/o posc cvrisumal Na?ror
M _ Metcalf & Eddy
March 15, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RE: 401 Certification Application
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. is pleased to submit, on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. the
application for 401 Certification for the referenced project. Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the
Certification application for your review. An additional copy has been sent to Wilmington District
Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for his files.
Attached to the Certification application are copies of the approved COE General Regional Permit (404)
and the Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI), issued by NCDEHNR, for the Catawba River project.
Also attached for your records are a copy of the site location map, the application layouts for the 404
permit, and the project Environmental Assessment Document.
Thank you for your assistance in completing this permit phase of the project. Your quick response and
review of the application is appreciated. Upon receiving your division's approval of the Certification, the
approved Certification will be submitted as part of the required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
permit application.
Please contact Jonathan Hasson or myself at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the
application.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.

Nicholas B. Cooper, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
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Jonathan Hasson - M&E
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SENT BY:CMUD : 3-15-96 : 2:05PM : ADMINISTRATION- 4048723181;# 5
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 12, 1994
TO: Douglas O. Bean
CMUD. ey Business Executive
FROM: O. wVendell White
City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant of Authority
Pursuant to the authority granted to me as City Manager by Section 9.82 of the City
Charter, effective April 11, 1994, you are hereby designated as my duly authorized
designee to award, approve, and execute contracts or agreements of any kind or
nature on behalf of the City and including amendments or change orders to contracts
and agreements that originate from the Utility Department when the amount of the
contract or agreement or amendment does not exceed fifty thousand dollars
($SO, 000) ; provided that the City Council shall have approved a sufficient
appropriation in the annual budget for the current fiscal year for the general
purpose specified in the contract.
Furthermore, you are hereby designated as my duly authorized designee to award,
approve, and execute contracts for the construction and installation of water and
sewer lines that will eventually become a part of the City utility system, regardless
of the amount, where the construction and installation is the sole responsibility and
is at the sole expense of another person, firm or corporation.
In addition, pursuant to the authority granted to me as City Manager by Section 3.62
of the City Charter, you are hereby designated as my designated representative to
slam all written contracts or obligations of the City that originate from the Utility
Department and are approved by the City Council.
This grant of authority will remain in full force and effect indefinitely unless
rescinded by me in writing.
clb
xc: Henry W. Underhill, Jr.
Brenda R. Freeze
Richard Martin
Greg Spearman
SENT BY:CMUD 3-15-96 : 2:07PM/ADMINISTRATION++ 4048723181;8 7
0 '
CILAU.OM
April 12,1994
Mr. W.E.•Veniek, P.E. Chief
Public Water Supply Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Port Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27676-0336
SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority for Signing Application for Approval of Plans and
Specifications for Water Supply Systems
Dear Mr. Vemick:
I am making an adjustment on the individuals authorized to sign documents on behalf of this Department.
Since Joe Stowe has left CMUD, I have been appointed by City Manager Wendell White as the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utility Department Key Business Executives
• I'
Effeetivo immediately, I am designating the fo!!oNving individuals to sign, in my absence, documents as
indicated:
i
Monthly Monitoring Reports Henry L. Forrest
and Weekly Fluoride Reports Barry M. Gullet
John Huber
Benjamin B. Russell
Applications for Approval Henry L. Forrest
.for Water Supply Systerns Sorry M. Collet
Earl L. Lineberger
Benjamin B. Russell i
I appreciate your adjusting the appropriate records within your Division.
i
Very truly yours,
' I
Douglas 0. can
CMUD Kay usiness Executive
I
Administration Division 5100 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216 704099.2221
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
ATTACHMENTS TO JOINT 404, 401 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
A. Project Location Map
B. General Permit (Regional and Nationwide) Verification, Section 404, Authorization 198200030
Regional General Permit Number for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
C. Application for Section 404 General Permit with Proposed Dredging Spoils Pond Layouts
D. Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Expansion
E. Environmental Assessment (EA) Document for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Expansion
HAaM%FERC1401Aft.00c
State of North Carolina IT4
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Environmental Management ?r
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director p E
March 22, 1996
Mecklenburg County
DEM Project # 960262
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Douglas Bean
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Dept.
5100 Broodshire blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Dear Mr. Bean:
You have our approval to dredge 1.0 acres of waters for the purpose of constructing the Catawba
River raw water pumping station expansion at Mountain Island Lake, as you described in your
application dated 15 March 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2674. This certification allows you to use
General Permit Number 030 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Nicholas Cooper; Metcalf and Eddy
plerel
y,ston How , Jr. P.E
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960262.1tr
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd.. Raleic?,, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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December 17, 1996
Mr. John R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
State of North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJECT.- Resolution of Filing Questions
WQC Project No. 960101
DEMProject No. 960262
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy received notification by telephone voice mail from Mr. Greg Price of your
office of the resolution of the 401 Water Quality Certification questions for the Catawba River
Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion. These questions were first brought to our attention
in your letter of December 11, 1996 requesting information concerning the 401 Certification
application for this project.
As we understand from Mr. Price, the project permit application and subsequent permit
approval were filed in two separate files, thus leading to confusion in the completion of the
application file. Mr. Price stated the correct reference file number for the project application
and approval is No. 960262.
We request written confirmation of the resolution of your office's questions. This written
confirmation will allow us to close our file on this issue. Please forward your written
confirmation to me at the address listed below. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
? Q?,
Jonathan K. Hasson, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
C) EHNR
March 22, 1996
Mecklenburg County
DEM Project # 960262
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Douglas Bean
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Dept.
5100 Broodshire blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Dear Mr. Bean:
You have our approval to dredge 1.0 acres of waters for the purpose of constructing the Catawba
River raw water pumping station expansion at Mountain Island Lake, as you described in your
application dated 15 March 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2674. This certification allows you to use
General Permit Number 030 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dome}, at 919-733-
1786.
Si erelyLHowar'
ston .P.E
I
Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorsey
Central Files
Nicholas Cooper; Metcalf and Eddy
960262.1tr
Environmental Sciences Branch, 44-01 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Metcalf & Eddy
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RE: 401 Certification Application
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Sirs:
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. is pleased to submit, on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, the
application for 401 Certification for the referenced project. Please find enclosed one (1) copy of the
Certification application for your files, as required by the NC Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Seven (7) copies of this
application have been submitted to Mr. John Dorney of DEM for his review.
Attached to the Certification application are copies of the approved COE General Regional Permit (404)
and the Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI), issued by NCDEHNR, for the Catawba River project.
Also attached for your records are a copy of the site location map, the application layouts for the 404
permit, and the project Environmental Assessment Document.
Please contact Jonathan Hasson or myself at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the
application.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
j(Gi??ce? e ?-
Nicholas B. Cooper, P.E.
Project Manager
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Jonathan Hasson - M&E
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March 15, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
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Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RE: 401 Certification Application
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Mr. Dorney:

Metcalf & Eddy
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. is pleased to submit, on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, the
application for 401 Certification for the referenced project. Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the
Certification application for your review. An additional copy has been sent to Wilmington District
Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for his files.
Attached to the Certification application are copies of the approved COE General Regional Permit (404)
and the Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI), issued by NCDEHNR, for the Catawba River project.
Also attached for your records are a copy of the site location map, the application layouts for the 404
permit, and the project Environmental Assessment Document.
Thank you for your assistance in completing this permit phase of the project. Your quick response and
review of the application is appreciated. Upon receiving your division's approval of the Certification, the
approved Certification will be submitted as part of the required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
permit application.
Please contact Jonathan Hasson or myself at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the
application.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.

Nicholas B. Cooper, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Arnold Jarrell - CMUD
Jonathan Hasson - M&E
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March 15, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RE: 401 Certification Application
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. is pleased to submit, on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, the
application for 401 Certification for the referenced project. Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the
Certification application for your review. An additional copy has been sent to Wilmington District
Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for his files.
Attached to the Certification application are copies of the approved COE General Regional Permit (404)
and the Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI), issued by NCDEHNR, for the Catawba River project.
Also attached for your records are a copy of the site location map, the application layouts for the 404
permit, and the project Environmental Assessment Document.
Thank you for your assistance in completing this permit phase of the project. Your quick response and
review of the application is appreciated. Upon receiving your division's approval of the Certification, the
approved Certification will be submitted as part of the required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
permit application.
Please contact Jonathan Hasson or myself at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the
application.
Sincerely,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
??iBERJ cJ.(?3e+yCC_
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Nicholas B. Cooper, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Arnold Jarrell - CMUD
Jonathan Hasson - M&E
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11. NIMber of saes of water: of dw U.S.. including yatisods, imp.ered by the proposed pojea:
Me&
Drained: NONE
Flooded: NONE
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Marc D. Bernstein, 11/21/96 10:12 AM,Mtn. Island -Lake - FERC -Reply 1
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:12:41 -0500
From: Marc D. Bernstein <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Mtn. Island Lake - FERC -Reply
Mime-Version: 1.0
Duke power was the applicant, but this is not a relicensing. Its an
application for an amendment to the existing license for permission to
withdraw 250 mgd from the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project
(FERC Proj. No. 2232) on Mtn. Island Lake (on the Catawba River). Of
the wastewater generated from the withdrawal, 7.5 % will be
discharged into the Yadkin River. The remaining wastewater will (I
assume) be discharged back into the Catawba River system.
Can you suggest anybody else to call that may have some general info
on the Proj. 2232? I've already tried the Clearinghouse, but I may call
them again. And I'm waiting to hear back from Tom Fransen in Water
Resources. Thanks for your help on this. MB

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SENT BY:CMUD 3-15-96 : Z;Uovm AUMOI I HAIlUN"*
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 12, 1994
TO: Douglas O. Bean
CMUD. ey Business Executive
FROM: O. Wendell White
City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant of Authority
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4101 !SGUED
Pursuant to the authority granted to me as City Manager by Section 9.82 of the City
Charter, effective April 11, 1994, you are hereby designated as my duly authorized
designee to award, approve, and execute contracts or agreements of any kind or
nature on behalf of the City and including amendments or change orders to contracts
and agreements that originate from the Utility Department when the amount of the
contract or agreement or amendment does not exceed fifty thousand dollars
($50,000); provided that the City Council shall have approved a sufficient
appropriation in the annual budget for the current fiscal year for the general
purpose specified in the contract.
Furthermore, you are hereby designated as my duly authorized designee to award,
approve, and execute contracts for the construction and installation of water and
sewer lines that will eventually become a part of the City utility system, regardless
of the amount, where the construction and installation is the sole responsibility and
is at the sole expense of another person, firm or corporation.
In addition, pursuant to the authority granted to me as City Manager by Section 3.82
of the City Charter, you are hereby designated as my designated representative to
all written contracts or obligations of the City that originate from the Utility
Department and are approved by the City Council.
This grant of authority will remain in full force and effect indefinitely unless
rescinded by me in writing.
clb
xe: Henry W. Underhill, Jr.
Brenda R. Freeze
Richard Martin
Greg Spearman
SENT BY:CMUO 3-15-98 : 2:07PM :: ADMINISTRATION-4 4048723181:iP 7
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CHAUOTM
April 12,1994
Mr. W.E.•Venick, P.E. Chief
Public Water Supply Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29335
Raleigh, NC 27676-0336
SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority for Signing Application for Approval of Plans and
Specifications for Water Supply Systems '
Dear Mr. Venrick:
I am making an adjustment on the individuals authorized to sign documents on behalf of this Department.
Since Joe Stowe has left CMUD, I have been appointed by City Manager Wendell White as the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utility Department Key Business Executive.
Effective immediately, I am designating the following individuals to sign, in my absence, documents as
indicated:
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Monthly Monitoring Reports Henry L. Forrest
and Weekly Fluoride Reports Berry M. Gullet
John Huber -
Benjamin B. Russell
Applications for Approval Henry L. Forrest
for Water Supply Systems Barry M. Gullet
Earl L. Lineberger
Benjamin B. Russell
I appreciate your adjusting the appropriate records within your Division.
Very truly yours,
Douglas 0. can
CMUD Key winess Executive
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Administration Division 5100 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216 704/399.2221
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
ATTACHMENTS TO JOINT 404, 401 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
A. Project Location Map
B. General Permit (Regional and Nationwide) Verification, Section 404, Authorization 198200030
Regional General Permit Number for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
C. Application for Section 404 General Permit with Proposed Dredging Spoils Pond Layouts
D. Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Expansion
E. Environmental Assessment (EA) Document for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Expansion
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SENT BY:CMUD ; 3-11-96 ;11:02AM ; ADMINISTRATION-+ 4048723161iti 2
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 19 q o o '7 8/
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GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
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Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.) 1; X S?-Ln?/r JZA i,Z_
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Description of Activity Lo,,.) t)-2 d C,)- A A Jr-tA) r,AJ 5A'r1 9&W W I* M 9
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Applicable Law: --X-Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1344).
(check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899).1
Authorization: A V200 (23 Regional General Permit Number.
_?.?_Nationwide Permit Number.
A) UPLA 1AS ,
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Pan9t (NWP) provided it is accomplished
in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity is subject to Section
404 (if Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also receive a Section 401 water
quality certification from the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, telephone [phone]. For any
activity within the twenty coastal counties, before beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management, telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the conditions
of the ROP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or
appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain
any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State
and local agencies before beginning work.
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If them are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General Permit or Nationwide
Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date 316 6 914
Corps Regulatory Official G6 a - - ?J , Telephone No. A I / - df y5 7
Expiration Date of Verification 12-1-111 97
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST
BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
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SENT BY:CMUD ; 3-11-96 ;11:03AM ; ADMINISTRATION-, 4048723161:# 3
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Navigation. No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on navigation.
2. Proper Maintenance. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly maintained, Including maintenance to ensure public
safety.
3. Erosion and Siltation Controls. Appropriate erosion and siltation controls must be used and maintained In effective
operating condition during construction, and all exposed soil and other fills must be permanently stabilized at the earnest
practicable date.
4. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the movement of those species of aquatic life Indigenous
to the waterbody, Including those species which normally migrate through the area, unless the activity's primary purpose Is to
Impound water,
5. Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on mats or other measures must be taken to minimize
soil disturbance.
8. Regional and Case-by-case Conditions. The activity must comply with any regional conditions which may have been
added by the Division Engineer and any case specific conditions added by the Corps.
7. Wild and Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur In a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System; or in a
river officially designated by Congress as a "study river" for possible Inclusion in the system, while the river Is in an official
study status. Information on Wild and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest
Service. .
B. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water
rights and treaty fishing and hunting rights.
9. Water Quality Certification., In certain states, an Individual state water quality certification must be obtained or waived.
10. Coastal Zone Management. In certain states, an Individual state coastai zone management consistency concurrence
must be obtained or waived.
11. 'Endangered Species. No activity Is authorized under any NWP which is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of
a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for such designation, as,ldentifled under the Federal Endangered
Species Act, or which Is likely to destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species. Non-Federal permitteia shall
notify the District Engineer Ifany listed species or orltleal habitat might be affected or Is In the vicinity of the project and shall
not begin work an the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of the Endangered Species Act have
been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. Information on the location of threatened and endangered species can be
obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service.
12. Historic Properties. No activity which may affect Historic Properties listed, or eligible for listing In the National Register
of Historic Places Is authorized, until the District Engineer has compiled with the provisions of 33 CF9 325, Appendix C. The
prospective permittee must notify the District Engineer if the authorized activity may affect any historic properties listed,
determined to be eligible, or which the prospective permlttee has reason to believe may be eligible for listing on the National
Re later of Historic places, and shall not begin the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of the
National Historic Preservation Act have been satisfied and that the activity Is authorized. Information on the location and
existence of historic resources can be obtained from the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic
Places (see 33 CFR 330.4(8)).
13. Water Supply Intakes. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur in the proximity of a public water supply intake
except where the discharge is repair of the public water supply Intake structures or adjacent bank stabilization.
14. Shellfish Production. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur In areas of concentrated shellfish production,
unless the discharge is directly related to a shellfish harvest activity authorized by nationwide permit.
1S. Suitable Material. No•discharge of dredged-or fill material, may consist of unsuitable, material (e.g., trash, debris, car
bodies, etc.) and material discharged must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts.
18. Mitigation. Discharges of dredged or fill material Into waters of the United States must be minimized or aVolded to the
maximum extent practicable at the project site (I.e., on-site), unless the District Engineer has approved a compensation
mitigation plan for the specific regulated activity.
17. Spawning Areas. Discharges in spawning areas during spawning seasons must be avoided to the maximum extent
practicable.
18. Obstructions of High Flows. To the maximum extent practicable, discharges must not permanently restrict or Impede
the passage of normal or expected high flows or cause the relocation of the water (unless the primary purpose of the fill is to
Impound waters).
19. Adverse Impacts from Impoundments. It the discharge creates an Impoundment of water, adverse Impacts on the
aquatic system caused by the accelerated passage of water and/or the restriction of Its flow shall be minimized to the maximum
extent practicable.
20. Waterfowl Breeding Areas. Discharges Into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl must be avoided to the maximum
extent practicable.
21. Removal of Temporary Fills. Any temporary fills must be removed In their an*ety and the affected areas returned to
their preexisting elevation.
SENT BY:CMUO ; 3-11-96 ;11:04AM ; ADMINISTRATION-+ 4048723161;# 4
Action ID No. 198200030
Name of Permittee: General Public
Effective Date: January 1. 1992
Expiration Date: December 31, 1997
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
GENERAL PERMIT
A general permit, issued October 14, 1982, to perform work in or affecting
navigable waters and waters of the United States, upon the recommendation of
the Chief of Engineers, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344), is hereby renewed and modified by authority of the Secretary of
the Army by the
District Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer District, Wilmington
Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
TO AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN LAKES AND
RESERVOIRS, IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OWNED, OPERATED, AND/OR REGULATED
BY PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES UNDER LICENSE FROM THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMMISSION (FERC) AND ALL LAKES OR RESERVOIRS IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA).
Activities and work authorized are: (1) construction of boat docks and
shelters, boathouses and ramps using materials commonly acceptable for such
construction such as unsinkable flotation materials, pressure treated lumber,
creosoted pilings and concrete; (2) excavation of boat basins and
canals/channels for recreational boating; (3) construction and baekfill of
bulkheads and placement of riprap material along eroding shorelines for
shoreline stabilization and erosion control; (4) installation of submerged and
aerial utility lines where U.S. Coast Guard requirements for aerial lines are
met and pre-project contours are restored;,and (5) construction of water
intake and waste water discharge structures where other State and Federal
agencies' requirements are met.
These lakes and reservoirs were constructed and exist,primarily for the
purposes of generating and producing hydroelectric power. They were
constructed and operate under laws and regulations administered by FERC and
TVA. Activities within these waters are the primary concern of, and should be
regulated by, those parties. This general permit applies to all waters on or
within lands owned or under flowage easement to public utility companies or
TVA.
SENT BY:CMUD 3-11-96 ;11:04AM ADMINISTRATION-, 4048723161;# 5
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1. Special Conditions.
a. All floating structures will be supported by flotation material which
will not waterlog or sink when punctured.
b. Bulkhead and riprap structure glignments will not extend farther than
an average distance of 2 feet waterward or a maximum distance of 5 feet from
the normal high pool elevation contour and may not extend more than
500 feet in length along the shoreline.
e. Not more than an average of one cubic yard of fill material per
running foot of shoreline will be placed within waters;of the United States.
d. All baokfill material will be obtained from an!upland source and
confined landward of the permitted bulkhead.
e. All fill, including riprap material, discharged into waters of the
United States must be suitable material, and material discharged must be free
from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts. Use of metal products, organic
materials, petroleum base materials, or unsightly debris is prohibited.
I
f. All excavated material will be placed landward;of the normal high pool
elevation contour and confined by adequate dikes or other retaining structures
to prevent erosion and sedimentation.
g. The temporary placement or double-handling of excavated or fill
material waterward of the normal high pool elevation it not authorized.
h. The minimum clearance for aerial power transmission lines will be
governed by the system voltage as shown below:
Nominal System Minimum Clearance (ft)
Voltage, Kilovolts Above Bridge Clearances
------------------------- ------------------------
115 and below 20
138 22
161 24
230 26
350 30
500 35
700 42
750-765 45
Clearances are based on the low point of the line under conditions which
produce the maximum sag considering temperature, load, .wind, length, span and
type of supports. Clearances for communication lines, stream gaging cables,
ferry cables, and other aerial crossings will be a minimum of 10 feet above
clearances required for bridges.
SENT BY:CMUD ; 3-11-96 ;11:05AM ; ADMINISTRATION-, 4048723151;# 6
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i. If an easement to fill or cross state or utility company bottoms Is
required by the North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property
Office, or the-reservoir utility company, such easement must'be obtained prior
to proceeding with work authorized by this general permit.
?. Where the activity has a potential to signifinantly affect any land or
water use or natural resource of the North Carolina coastal area, a
consistency determination or certification, as appropriate pursuant to
15 CFR 930, must be provided to the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management.
2. General Conditions.
a. All activities authorized by this general permit that will involve the
discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States will be
consistent with applicable water quality standards, effluent limitations, and
standards of performance, prohibitions, pre-treatment standards, and
management practices established pursuant to the Clean,Water Act (33 U.S.C.
1413), and pursuant to applicable State and local law.i Activities that will
involve the discharge of dredged or fill material into;waters of the United
States will require that an applicant apply for and obtain a Water Quality
Certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act before any work is
authorized by this general permit.
b. There will be no unreasonable interference with navigation or the
right of the public to riparian access by the existence or use of the
activities authorized by this general permit. j
c. A permittee, upon receipt of written notice from the Wilmington
District Engineer of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this
general permit, shall, within 60 days, without expense,to the U.S. Government,
and in such manner as the Wilmington District Engineer may direct, effect
compliance with the terms and conditions or return the worksite to a pre-work
condition.
d. The permittee must make every reasonable effort to perform the
authorized work in a manner so as to minimize any adverse impact on fish,
wildlife, and natural environmental values.
e. The permittee must perform the authorized work in a manner so as to
minimize any degradation of water quality. The activity will be conducted in
such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside the
area of construction or construction-related discharge. Increases such that
the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less are not considered
significant.
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f. The permittee will permit the Wilmington District Engineer, or his
representative, to make periodic inspections at any time deemed necessary in
order to assure that the activity is being performed in strict accordance with
the Special and General Conditions of this general permit.
g. This general permit does not convey any rights, either in real estate
or material, or any exclusive privileges; and it does not authorize any injury
to property or invasion of rights or any infringement of federal, state, or
local laws or regulations, nor does it obviate the requirement to obtain state
or local assent required by law for the activity authorized herein.
h. Authorization provided by this general,permit may be either modified,
suspended, or revoked in whole or in part if the Wilmington District Engineer,
acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, determines that such action
would be in the best public interest. Unless subject to modification,
suspension, or revocation, the term of this general permit shall be 5 years.
Any modification, suspension, or revocation of authorization shall not be the
basis for any claim for damages against the U.S. Government.
I. This general permit does not authorize the interferenoe with any
existing or proposed Federal project, and the permitter shall not be entitled
to compensation for damages or injury to the structures!or authorized work,
which may be caused by or result from existing or future operations undertaken
by the United States in the public interest.
J. This general permit will not be applicable to proposed construction
when the Wilmington District Engineer believes that the proposed activity
would significantly affect the quality of the human environment and determines
that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared.
k. This general permit will not be applicable to proposed construction
when the Wilmington District Engineer determines, after any necessary
investigations, that. the proposed activity would adversely affect areas which
possess historic, cultural, scenic, conservation, or recreational values.
Application of this exemption applies to:
(1) Rivers named in Section 3 of the Wild and.Seenie Rivers Act (15
U.S.C. 1273), those proposed for inclusion as provided by Sections 4 and 5 of
the Act, and wild, scenic, and recreational rivers established by State and
local entities.
(2) Historic, cultural, or archeological sites listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places as defined in the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and its codified regulations and in
the National Historic Preservation Amendment Act of 1980.
(3) Sites included in or determined eligible for listing in the
National Registry of Natural Landmarks.
SENT BY:CMUD ; 3-11-96 ;11:06AM ; ADMINISTRATION-, 4049723161;# B
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(4) Endangered or threatened species or habitat of such species as
determined by the Secretaries of Interior or Commerce and conserved in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531).
1. Permittees are advised that development activities in or near a
regulatory floodway may be subject to the National Flood Insurance Program
which prohibits any development, including fill, within a floodway that
results in any increase in base.flood elevations.
m.' At his discretion at any time during the processing cycle, the
Walmington District Engineer may determine that this general permit will not
be applicable to a specific construction proposal. In such case, the
procedure for processing an individual permit in accordance with 33 CFR 325
will be available.
n. The permittee or the permittee's successors will maintain the
authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms and
conditions of the general permit.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:
/s/
Walter S. Tulloch
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer

1W •_ Metcalf & Eddy
January 23, 1996
Mr. Steve Lund
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
RE: DA General Permit 198200030
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Action ID No. 199502812
Dear Mr. Lund:
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., acting on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, has
completed plans of the proposed dredging and spoils pond activities for the construction of
the aforementioned project on Mountain Island Lake. Please find these plans attached for
your use in the permitting of the project under the DA General Permit 198200030. The
attached plans are:
1. Site Location Map
2. General Site Plan
3. Cross-Section at Intake
4. Dredging Disposal Area
The design of these structures was determined by adhering to a design pond detention time in
excess of 10 hours, and a surface run-off storage adequate to handle a 25-year storm event,
as well as other required criteria, as defined in the State of North Carolina Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. The storage capacity of the pond system has
been sized to capture the estimated volumes of material produced from both the dredging of
the new intake channel and the maintenance dredging proposed for the three existing intake
channels at the facility. We have estimated that a volume of 5000 cubic yards of in-place
material will be dredged in the construction of the new intake.
As part of the permitting process for the project, additional permits will be obtained from the
following agencies:
Duke Power - Application to Excavate
NCDEHNR - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
NCDEM - Notice of Intent
NCDEM - 401 Permit
FERC - Application for Activity Within a Licensed Project
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Various local permits may also be required. These will be obtained as needed.
Please contact us upon completion of the application review process. As we understand, an
application fee will be required. Please notify us of this fee amount.
Feel free to contact me at [phone] if you need any additional information or if you
have any questions concerning the permit application.
Very truly yours,
METCALF & EDDY, INC.
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Jordan UTILITY DEPARTMENT SCALE : AS NOTED
Jones P CATAWBA RIVER RAW WATER JOB No.: 7049.001
PUMPING -SECTION AATO INTAKE SHEET 3 OF 3
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7702701392 GARROW & ASSOC. ATL 440 P02 JAN 29'96 10:09

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1 •
Division of Environmental Health
James Hunt, Governor p P-H N F?
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Linda C. Sewall, Director
January 22, 1996

MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett, Director
N. C. State Clearinghouse
FROM: Linda C. Sewalhc '
Director
Division of Environmental Health
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment and FONSI
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Attached are 10 copies of the environmental assessment and FONSI for the subject
project. Please circulate these materials for review as soon as possible.
If additional information is needed, please let me know.
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Attachments
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Richard J. Durham

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
(FONSI)
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
Mecklenburg; County, North Carolina
The State Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 10) requires that the Division
of Environmental Health determine whether a proposed major agency action will significantly
affect the environment. Construction of Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Upgrade
is such a major action.
In order to determine whether construction of the proposed improvements will cause
significant environmental impacts. an environmental assessment has been prepared. This
environmental assessment is attached. It contains detailed information on the key issues,
including a brief description of the proposed project and a summary of probable environmental
impacts. None of the impacts were found to be significant.
On the basis of the analysis of the impacts as shown in the environmental assessment, no
environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared. This FONSI completes the environmental
review record which is available for inspection at the State Clearinghouse.
Summary of FONSI for publication in the Environmental Bulletin: After completion of
an environmental assessment under G.S. 113A-1 through I C, a finding of no significant impact
(FONSI) has been made in the case of the proposed improvements of the Catawba River Raw
Water Pumping Station. Information supporting the need for the proposed project was reviewed,
along with relative impacts and costs of alternative approaches.

Linda C. Sewall
Director
Division of Environmental Health
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED CATAWBA RIVER
RAW WATER PUMPING STATION UPGRADE,
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Submitted to:
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc.
1201 Peachtree Street, NE
400 Colony Square
Suite 1101
Atlanta, Georgia 30361
Submitted by:
Garrow & Associates, Inc.
3772 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30340-4214

Field Investigation and Report Preparation by:
William R. Nethery, Environmental Scientist
August 29, 1995
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An environmental assessment was conducted for the proposed Catawba River Pumping
Station and raw water intake upgrade on Mountain Island Lake in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina, in compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act. Public water supply projects are regulated by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Health.
Three alternatives were considered, including the no action alternative, retrofitting of
the existing pumping station, and building a new raw water intake and pumping
station to meet current needs and future increases in water demand in the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg area. The preferred alternative is to build a new raw water intake and
pumping station. The size of the proposed pumping station and raw water intake
construction area is approximately three acres.
The existing environment on the project area includes a disturbed upland, a Lakeshore,
and a portion of the lake. The project area is within the Critical Area of surface waters
classified for Water Supply usage by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management. The project area is also within the minimum buffer zone required on
perennial waters by the North Carolina Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act.
Mountain Island Lake is considered waters of the U.S., which are regulated by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Temporary direct impacts from this project will include minor noise and air emissions
from equipment, soil and shoreline disturbance, and dredge and fill activities in waters
of the U.S. Direct impacts from pumping station operation will include water
withdrawal with minimal impingement/ entrainment of fish at the raw water intake.
Secondary impacts to the environment in the service area will include environmental
degradation commonly associated with growth and development stimulated by
increased availability of water. Growth and development will be regulated by current
zoning regulations in the service area. Cumulative impacts to natural resources from
similar public utility projects and related developments are occurring throughout the
Interstate 85 corridor.
This project may qualify for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional General permit
198200030 and associated North Carolina Divisionof Environmental Management
Section 401 Water Quality Certification, for work in Power Company-owned reservoirs.
Erosion control measures must be employed to minimize impacts to Mountain Island
Lake during construction of the project. An erosion and sedimentation control plan
must be filed with the North Carolina Division of Land Resources. Project plans include
measures to minimize impacts to fish at the intake during pumping station operation.
Impact assessments of individual development projects in the service area allowed by
this water supply increase should be performed in light of secondary and cumulative
impacts from growth and development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
LIST OF FIGURES iv
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 NEED FOR PROJECT 1
3.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS 5
4.0 MATERIALS AND METHODS 7
4.1 Literature Review and Records Search 7
4.2 Field Survey 8
5.0 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 8
5.1 General Project Area Description 8
5.2 Land Use 10
5.3 Topography, Geology, and Soils 10
5.4 Prime Farmlands and Forest Resources 10
5.5 Public Lands, Scenic Areas, and Recreational Areas 11
5.6 Archaeological and Historical Resources 11
5.7 Air Quality and Noise Levels 11
5.8 Toxic Substances and Eutrophication 11
5.9 Surface Waters, Groundwater, and Water Quality 12
5.10 Wetlands and Waters of the U.S 14
5.11 Ecological Communities, Wildlife Habitat, and Aquatic Habitat 14
5.12 Rare and Protected Species 18
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES 21
6.1 Land Use 21
6.2 Topography, Geology, and Soils 21
6.3 Prime Farmlands and Forest Resources 22
6.4 Public Lands, Scenic Areas, and Recreational Areas 22
6.5 Archaeological and Historical Resources 22
6.6 Air Quality and Noise Levels 22
6.7 Toxic Substances and Eutrophication 23
6.8 Surface Waters, Groundwater, and Water Quality 24
6.9 Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. 25
6.10 Ecological Communities, Wildlife Habitat, Aquatic Habitat,
and ProtectedSpecies 25
6.11 Cumulative Impacts 27
7.0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 28
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MITIGATION 29
9.0 REFERENCES 31
APPENDICES 34
Appendix 1. Water Conservation Measures in Mecklenburg County
Appendix 2. Local Ordinances Protecting Riparian Corridors
Appendix 3. Rare And Protected Animal Species From Mecklenburg
And Gaston Counties
Appendix 4. Rare And Protected Plant Species From Mecklenburg
And Gaston Counties
Appendix 5. Scientific Names Of Commonly Found Plant And Animal Species
Appendix 6. Archaeological And Historical Resources
Appendix 7. Resume Of Investigator

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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Project Location Map 2
2. Population Growth and Water Demand for Mecklenburg County 4
3. Project Area 9
4. Unnamed Tributary to Gar Creek 13
5. Ecological Communities Map 15
6. Vegetation Thicket Adjacent to Site 16
7. Stand of Bamboo 17
8. Lakeshore Community 19
9. Asiatic Clam Shells on Bottom of Lake 20
LIST OF TABLES
1. Population and Water Demand for Mecklenburg County 3
2. Projected Maximum Day Demand and Pumpage Without
Catawba River Pumping Station Expansion 5

IV
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED CATAWBA RIVER
RAW WATER PUMPING STATION UPGRADE,
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD) proposes to expand the
existing Catawba River Pumping Station to increase raw water pumping capacity to the
entire CMUD system. The project area for the proposed expansion is located on a small
area adjacent to the existing Catawba River Pumping Station. It is north of the City of
Charlotte, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and is located on the southern shore
of Mountain Island Lake, southwest of the mouth of Gar Creek, at the northern end of
SR 2001 (Pump Station Road) (Figure 1).
The proposed expansion includes a new, onshore raw water intake and pumping
station. The preferred alternative will provide a pumping capacity of 150 million
gallons per day (mgd), using existing raw water mains currently devoted to the existing
pumping station. The capacity of the existing pumping station will be reduced from 128
mgd to 62 mgd, thus the net increase in raw water pumping capacity will be 84 mgd for
a total of 212 mgd capacity for the entire facility. The size of the proposed pumping
station will allow for the addition of two more pumps and for subsequent pumping
capacity of 250 mgd in the future. To accommodate this future increase, new raw
waterlines must be constructed. Construction of new raw waterlines is not part of the
proposed preferred alternative. The area to be served by the expanded water supply
will not increase, but more water will be available to meet the increasing demand of
new and existing customers within the current service area.
The purpose of this study is to assess potential environmental impacts, including
potential impacts to land use, soils, archaeological and historical resources, public lands,
surface water and groundwater resources, wetlands, ecological communities and
wildlife habitat, rare and protected species, and other natural resources. This
Environmental Assessment is required under the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act because the increase in raw water capacity will be greater than one mgd. Public
water supplies are regulated by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Health.
2.0 NEED FOR PROJECT
The expansion of the Catawba River Pumping Station will supply the Hoskins Raw
Water Reservoirs with a reliable supply of raw water. The 350 mgd capacity Hoskins
Raw Water Reservoirs provide raw water storage for both the Franklin and Vest Water
Treatment Plants (WTPs). Currently, the Franklin and Vest WTPs provide the majority
of the potable water supply to Mecklenburg County.
The population served by CMUD has steadily grown over the past fifteen years and is
projected to continue in an upward trend. Because of population growth, demand for
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water has increased. Table 1 shows the relationship between population growth and
average and maximum daily water demand values. Figure 2 is a graphical
representation of this growth trend.
Table 1. Population and Water Demand for Mecklenburg County
Predicted Predicted Ave. Per
Max Day Max Day Ave. Day Ave. Day Capita
Population Demand Demand Demand Demand Demand
Year* Served (mgd) (mgd) (mgd) (mgd) (gpd)
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1978 330,000 52.23 41.71 126
1979 335,000 56.71 41.97 125
1980 337,000 62.48 44.64 132
1981 342,000 61.35 45.14 132
1982 348,000 58.12 45.15 130
1983 353,000 68.44 47.81 135
1984 358,000 65.57 49.36 138
1985 363,000 66.12 52.65 145
1986 373,000 76.02 55.04 147
1987 384,000 79.31 59.37 154
1988 396,000 87.24 62.05 157
1989 416,119 82.19 61.19 147
1990 436,237 102.19 68.37 157
1991 438,758 94.98 67.00 153
1992 450,777 105.62 68.61 152
1993 462,840 119.84 73.93 160
1994 474,950 113.60 76.75 162
1995 497,080 122.13 81.92 165
2000 555,669 144.70 95.58 172
2005 613,888 167.13 109.16 178
2010 673,018 189.90 122.95 183
2015 733,140 213.07 136.97 187
* Data from Boyle Engineering Corporation (1993).
These data were reported in a study performed by the Boyle Engineering Corporation
(1993) for CMUD. At the time of the Boyle report, the maximum daily high service
pumping demand experienced by CMUD in 1993 wasJ19.84 mgd. However, before the
year ended, the required maximum daily raw water pumping rate equaled the pumping
station capacity of 128 mgd. This was required to keep the reservoirs at the treatment
plant at adequate levels for treatment.
The pumping station expansion is necessary to meet future water demand as planned
and zoned development continues to grow in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Water
conservation measures are being promoted by CMUD to reduce both water and sewer
demands. All water billing statements include water conservation tips and information
access. CMUD has broadcast Public Service Announcements concerning water
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conservation, particularly prior to the high water demand months. An active public
eduction program on the wise use of water is in place, including brochures for
businesses, mass mailings, and workshops for public/private schools. The water and
sewer rate structures also promote water conservation. CMUD's System Protection
Division offers a handout from the Office of Waste Reduction to all existing and new
industrial customers that encourages water conservation and pollution control. Even
with very assertive efforts to reduce peak and overall water and sewer demands in the
Charlottle-Mecklenburg system, the preferred alternative will be necessary to provide
adequate raw water pumping capacity for the intended development of the service area.
Additional CMUD water supply projects are underway to supplement the Catawba
River Pumping Station supply. The North Mecklenburg WTP will withdraw raw water
from Lake Norman and supply the northern portions of Mecklenburg County. As
stated in the Environmental Assessment Document for the North Mecklenburg WTP,
the projected maximum day supply of water from the North Mecklenburg WTP will be
18 mgd in the year 2006, 36 mgd in the year 2016, and 72 mgd in the year 2036. As
shown in Table 2, this added water supply will alleviate some of the demand on the
Catawba River Pumping Station; however, it will not meet all future demand without
the pumping station expansion.
Table 2. Projected Maximum Day Demand and Pumpage without Catawba
Pumping Station Expansion
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Day Demand Day Capacity Max. Day Available
Year (mgd)* (mgd) Capacity (mgd) Pumpage (mgd)
1995 122* 130 0 130
2000 145 130 18 148
2006 175 130 18 148
2016 220 130 36 166
*Already exceeded in 1993 with a maximum day demand of 128 mgd.
The proposed Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion will provide an
additional net pumping capacity of approximately 80 mgd, thus theoretically providing
for the maximum day demand through the year 2016. Space for a future pumping
station capacity increase of an additional 100_mgd will be provided in this expansion.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Three alternatives, including a no action alternative, retrofitting the existing pumping
station, and construction of a new intake and pumping station, were considered before
choosing the preferred alternative. Construction of a new intake and pumping station is
the preferred alternative because it would involve minimal water service interruption,
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provide an added level of pumping reliability with the separate station, and help to
reduce the cost of pumping by operating at higher capacities during off-peak hours.
The no action alternative would not provide an increase in water supply capacity to
meet current or future water demand in the service area. According to CMUD officials,
the service area may experience water shortages, low pressure zones, compromised fire
protection and moratorium on regional development. If growth and development
continue in the area, water demand will exceed water supply. Water users will find it
necessary to seek alternative water sources, including wells within the service area. The
no action alternative was considered not feasible because increased pumping demand
due to growth and development and subsequent increases in public services,
considered and approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission, would
not be met.
The retrofitting of the existing pumping station alternative would involve shutting
down a portion of the existing pumping station during pumping station expansion.
Existing pumps and motors would be replaced with larger pumps, and the pumping
station structure would be modified accordingly. Retrofitting the existing pumping
station was not selected because it would require a drastic interruption in current water
service to existing customers during the expansion. This interruption could last as long
as one year.
The preferred alternative includes an onshore pumping station and an intake structure
on the shoreline. Additionally, a 120 foot long by 65 foot wide channel (at an elevation
of 623 feet above mean sea level (amsl] and tapering in depth from approximately 30
feet) will be dredged to direct water to the mouth of the intake structure. This
alternative will provide reliable pumping service at all water levels of Mountain Island
Lake. According to Duke Power, the operating level of Mountain Island Lake may vary
between elevations of 635.5 feet amsl and 645.5 feet amsl. The proposed expansion will
be able to pump required water capacities at each extreme of lake elevation.
A tower intake was considered for use with the new pumping station. However,
according to Duke Power studies, Mountain Island Lake is a fairly homogeneous water
body with little variation in water temperature and quality at varying depths. The
added costs of constructing a tower intake were not justified since there were no
advantages to withdrawing raw water at different lake depths. The lower cost onshore
intake was selected as the preferred alternative.
The pumping station structure will measure approximately 150 feet by 50 feet, and the
intake structure will measure approximately 65 feet by 50 feet. Both structures will
require approximately 30 feet of vertical excavation to extend to the 623 feet amsl
elevation. The intake structure inlet will be covered by a series of screens, including 3
inch-spaced bar racks to block larger debris, and a 1/4 to 3/8 inch-mesh travelling
screen to block smaller debris and fish. The maximum water velocity at the intake
approach will be 0.5 feet per second and the maximum water velocity through the
travelling water screens will be 2 feet per second. The preferred alternative will increase
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the pumping station capacity by 150 mgd during low water conditions, when water is at
an elevation of 635.5 feet amsl.
4.0 MATERIALS AND METHODS
4.1 Literature Review and Records Search
Several North Carolina Agencies were contacted to gather information regarding permit
requirements and suggested topics to address in the environmental assessment for this
project. Specific information about resources in and around the project area was
received from these agencies. These agencies included the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Planning Commission, the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(DEM), the North Carolina Division of Environmental Health (DEH), the North
Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (DCR), the North Carolina Division of Soil
and Water Conservation (DSWC), and the North Carolina Division of Land Resources
(DLR).
Information on topography, soils, and geology of the study area was gathered from the
Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina quadrangle 7.5 minute topographic map (USGS
1983), the soil survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (McCachren 1980), and
the Geologic Map of North Carolina (North Carolina Geologic Survey [NCGS] 1985).
The Mooresville Regional Office of the DEM was contacted for surface water
classification information.
Several resources were reviewed to determine possible wetland locations in the study
area. These resources include the Mountain Island Lake quadrangle, North Carolina 7.5
minute topographic map (USGS 1983); the Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina
quadrangle National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS] 1991); the Mecklenburg County soil survey (McCachren 1980); and a site plan
map of the proposed construction area provided by Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. Mapped soil
series in McCachren (1980) were checked for hydric classification using Hydric Soils of
the U.S. (Soil Conservation Service 1991).
Information on commonly found and rare and protected species identification,
distribution, and habitat requirements was compiled from a number of sources,
including the following field guides and distribution atlases: Conant and Collins (1991),
Godfrey and Wooten (1979), Page and Burr (1991), Peterson (1980), and Radford et al.
(1968). The Asheville, North Carolina field office of the FWS was contacted prior to
fieldwork to determine which federal Candidate and federally listed species are known
from Mecklenburg and Gaston counties (FWS 1994). Other information on known
occurrences of rare and protected species in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties was
gathered from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP 1994) element
occurrence database records. These data are summarized in Appendices 1 and 2.
Common names are used in the text for plant and animal species; scientific names for
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rare and protected species are found in Appendices 1 and 2, and commonly found plant
and animal species are listed in Appendix 3.
4.2 Field Survey
Fieldwork was conducted 21-22 February 1994 by William R. Nethery, Environmental
Scientist. Observations were noted concerning topography, soils, land use, scenic and
recreational areas, audible noise levels, and toxic substances. Surface waters were
described based on visual estimations of turbidity and substrata composition.
The wetlands survey was conducted in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) and the memorandum
"Clarification and Interpretation of the 1987 Manual" (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
[COE] 1992). The routine determinations method was followed. Application of this
procedure required identification of plant community types and characterization of
vegetation, hydrology, and soils using established criteria. Wetland indicator statuses
for plant species were assigned according to Reed (1988). Soil colors were determined
in the field using Munsell Soil Color Charts (Munsell Color 1992).
The proposed onshore construction area and the nearshore portion of Mountain Island
Lake were examined to determine terrestrial and aquatic ecological communities based
on dominant vegetation or substrata. A pedestrian survey for rare and protected
species and their habitats was conducted throughout the project area. Locations of all
plant communities and potential protected species habitats were recorded on field
maps.
Submerged leaf and debris piles in the shallow edge of Mountain Island Lake were
sampled with a 3/8 inch mesh scoop net for young fish; other aquatic or special
sampling methods were not performed during this survey. Final recommendations
concerning protected species are based on the conditions of the study area at the time of
the field survey.
5.0 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
5.1 General Project Area Description
The proposed Catawba River Pumping Station and raw water intake is located on the
southern shore of Mountain Island Lake, southwest of the mouth of Gar Creek, north of
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is in the Piedmont physiographic
province of North Carolina. The project area for the pumping station is approximately
three acres in size and is adjacent to the existing Catawba River Pumping Station and
raw water intake, as shown on maps provided by Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., the design
engineer. The onshore portion of the project area has been previously developed and
contains scattered mature trees, planted shrubs, and planted grasses (Figure 3). A small
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Figure 3. Project area
storage building and a septic tank and drain field exist in the project area. The area to
be served by this project includes a large portion of Mecklenburg County.
5.2 Land Use
The current land use of the project area includes a raw water pumping station and
intake facility in existence since 1922. Recreational boating and fishing occur in
Mountain Island Lake and Gar Creek, adjacent to the site. Current land use trends in
the vicinity of the Catawba River Pumping Station include utility rights-of-way,
agriculture, and forestry. Most of the area in the vicinity of the pumping station is
zoned residential (Beverly 1994). Zoning regulations are in place for all of Mecklenburg
County. More information on land use zoning in Mecklenburg County can be found in
the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Mecklenburg County Board
of County Commissioners in January, 1992. Land use zoning maps for the service area
are not readily available in reduced report format at this time.
5.3 Topography, Geology, and Soils
The topography of the site is illustrated on the Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina
quadrangle 7.5 minute topographic map (USGS 1993). The general vicinity contains
rolling hills of moderate slope and the site is drained by Gar Creek and Mountain Island
Lake. The site elevation is between approximately 650 and 655 feet amsl. The project
area is within the geological Charlotte Belt. Bedrock in the vicinity of the project is
composed of metadiorite (NCGS 1985). Bedrock was not encountered within borings 40
feet deep in the project area by Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI 1994).
Subsurface conditions included clayey silt underlain by silty sand and sand (PSI 1994).
Soils on the construction area are mapped as Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
and 8 to 15 percent slopes. These soil series are well-drained upland soils (McCachren
1980).
5.4 Prime Farmlands and Forest Resources
The site contains Cecil sandy clay loam soils, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded, and Cecil
sandy clay loam soils, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded. Cecil sandy clay loam soils, 2 to 6
percent slopes are considered prime farmland soils, an"d Cecil sandy clay loam soils, 6 to
10 percent slopes are considered Statewide Important. This site has been previously
improved, however, and would not be considered Prime farmland or Statewide
Important farmland (Harrison 1994).
The project site contains no forest resources. Several scattered, mature trees exist on the
site. These mainly function as shade, decoration, and suburban wildlife habitat.
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5.5 Public Lands, Scenic Areas, and Recreational Areas
The project area is publicly owned, but is not within a park nor open to the public for
recreational use. No scenic or officially designated recreational areas occur in or near
the site. Mountain Island Lake is used extensively for recreational boating and fishing,
but is privately owned by Duke Power Company.
5.6 Archaeological and Historical Resources
The project area does not contain any significant archeaological or historical resources.
A report of the Phase I archaeological survey is contained in Appendix 4.
5.7 Air Quality and Noise Levels
The project area and vicinity are relatively undeveloped and should have low ambient
concentrations of air pollutants. No air samples were analyzed for pollutants for this
Environmental Assessment. Mecklenburg County is currently considered by the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a non-attainment area for ozone and carbon
monoxide. However, Mecklenburg County has requested that EPA remove
Mecklenburg County from the list of non-attainment areas in light of recent air quality
monitoring data (Mecklenburg County Environmental Protection Department, pers.
comm). The Charlotte area is heavily urbanized, and automobile emmission testing is
required in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County area.
The project area is characterized by very low levels of audible noise. Motor boats can be
heard on the lake, but no traffic or other loud noises were heard in the project area
during the field survey. There are no noise sensitive areas in or near the project area. A
low-density residential community exists across the lake from the existing Catawba
River Pumping Station, but does not predate the existing pumping station. No noise
level measurements were taken at the site for this Environmental Assessment.
5.8 Toxic Substances and Eutrophication
No evidence of contamination with toxic substances was seen during the field survey.
Some diesel fuel is stored at the existing pumping station to fuel an emergency backup
pump system. No water treatment chemicals`are uset or stored at the pumping station
facility.
Piedmont lakes often function as sinks for sediment and nutrient pollution from
upstream runoff. Available water quality studies performed on Mountain Island Lake
do not indicate nutrient levels in the lake higher than other similar impoundments in
the piedmont region, and the lake is considered Meso-eutrophic (Weiss 1975). No
nuisance algal blooms have been reported in Mountain Island Lake (Gnilka 1994), and
the lake has not been designated as Nutrient Sensitive Waters by the DEM.
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5.9 Surface Waters, Groundwater, and Water Quality
Mountain Island Lake, in and adjacent to the proposed pumping station construction
area, was created by impounding the Catawba River. In the project area, the lake is
shallow with a moderate dropoff to approximately 40 feet at 120 feet offshore. The lake
bottom is silty and sandy. Turbidity was very low in the lake near the project area. A
tributary of Gar Creek is within 200 feet of the project area. Near the project area, this
tributary is inundated by Mountain Island Lake and contains turbid water and a muddy
bottom (Figure 4). Mountain Island Lake at or below the 648 feet amsl contour and Gar
Creek and its unnamed tributaries from the mouth to a point one-half mile upstream are
classified for water supply usage by DEM (Crabb 1994). Additionally, these surface
waters are within a Critical Area of a water supply watershed, as defined by DEM, and
within the minimum buffer zone required on perennial waters by the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. No water samples were analyzed for this
assessment.
Groundwater was encountered at approximately 15 feet below the surface in the project
area (PSI 1994). The tributary to Gar Creek and Mountain Island Lake are connected by
groundwater in the project area. The groundwater lens in the project area is relatively
narrow given the narrow ground surface area of the site, and has probably been driven
upward by the impoundment of the lake to levels much higher than pre-impoundment
levels.
Mountain Island Lake is a relatively clean lake, in part, because of the settling basin
effect on sediments in Lake Norman, upstream of Mountain Island Lake on the Catawba
River (Gnilka 1994). One wastewater treatment plant effluent outfall is operated by
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department on the north end of the lake at the mouth
of McDowell Creek. Water quality parameters, including dissolved oxygen,
temperature, phosphorus, ammonia, and nitrates in Mountain Island Lake were similar
to levels of those in other southern Catawba lakes, including Wylie, Norman, and
Wateree (Weiss 1975).
Water conservation measures are being promoted by CMUD to reduce both water and
sewer demands. All water billing statements include water conservation tips and
information access. CMUD has broadcast Public Service Announcements concerning
water conservation, particularly prior to the high water demand months. An active
public eduction program on the wise use of water is in place, including brochures for
businesses, mass mailings, and workshops forpublic?'private schools. The water and
sewer rate structures also promote water conservation. CMUD's System Protection
Division offers a handout from the Office of Waste Reduction to all existing and new
industrial customers that encourages water conservation and pollution control.
Appendix 1 includes explanations of all the current and planned water conservation
measures employed by the county.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg area does not have a water supply watershed protection
ordinance. Water supply watershed protection issues are addressed in the Mecklenburg
Zoning Ordinance, which limits development in a Critical Area of a water supply
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Figure 4. Unnamed tributary to Gar Creek
watershed. Public utility expansions are exempt from the ordinance; however, water
pollution loading rates cannot increase because of public utility expansion. Thus, if
water supply increases cause wastewater effluent volume increases, then more efficient
wastewater technologies must be employed to ensure that pollution loading rates do
not increase (Beverly 1994). Local ordinances protecting riparian corridors in general,
with obvious benefits to surface waters, are explained in Appendix 2.
5.10 Wetlands and Waters of the U.S
Wetlands are defined by the COE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as:
"those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency
and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions"
(Environmental Laboratory 1987). Areas that do not meet the criteria for wetlands, but
that hold impounded or running water during some or all of the year, are termed
waters of the United States and are similarly protected. This term applies to such
features as lakes, ponds, rivers, perennial and intermittent streams, and, in some cases,
ditches.
The Mountain Island Lake NWI map does not indicate any wetlands within the onshore
portion of the project area (FWS 1991). The NWI map indicates that Mountain Island
Lake and the tributary to Gar Creek are classified as lacustrine, unconsolidated bottom,
permanently flooded, and diked/impounded within and adjacent to the project area.
Soil survey maps did not show any hydric soils on the proposed construction area
(McCachren 1980).
No potential jurisdictional wetlands were found within the onshore portion of the
project area. Mountain Island Lake up to the high water mark is considered waters of
the U.S., regulated by the COE under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
5.11 Ecological Communities, Wildlife Habitat, and Aquatic Habitat
The three ecological communities on the construction area are Disturbed Upland, Lake
Shore, and Aquatic Habitat (Figure 5). The Disturbed Upland community in the project
area is dominated by planted grass. The site contain,_several scattered mature Loblolly
Pine, Willow Oak and Tulip Poplar trees, with Crepe Myrtle and Fig bushes (see Figure
2). The edges of the site contain a thicket of Japanese Honeysuckle, Catbrier, Chinese
Privet, Eastern Redcedar, Muscadine, and Sweetgum saplings (Figure 6); a stand of
exotic Bamboo (Figure 7); and several early successional species, including Aster
species, Blackberry, Broomsedge, Fennel, Goldenrod species, Panic Grass, and
Pokeweed.
The Lake Shore community contains Smooth Alder at or below the high watermark and
Redbud above the high watermark. Open, sandy areas exist below the high watermark
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(Figure 8). Aquatic Habitat in the shallow lake edge contains woody debris in several
places, but much of the bottom is open and consisted of silty sand.
Animals observed in the Disturbed Upland community include American Crow,
Canada Goose, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Cardinal, Bluejay, Field Sparrow,
Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. The only animal
observed in the Aquatic Habitat was Mosquitoefish. The nearshore lake bottom was
littered with shells of the introduced Asiatic Clam (Figure 9). Warmwater fishes
dominate both the limnetic and littoral portions of Mountain Island Lake. Fishes found
in Mountain Island Lake during rotenone sampling included Black Crappie, Bluegill,
Carp, Channel Catfish, Gizzard Shad, Large-mouth Bass, Mosquitoefish, Redbreast
Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Threadfin Shad, and Yellow Perch (Brown 1980). A July 1989
Duke Power Company Sampling Permit Report to the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (WRC) indicates that fishes found during electrofishing
sampling included Bluegill, Carp, Gizzard Shad, Large-mouth Bass, and Redbreast
Sunfish.
5.12 Rare and Protected Species
Protected species include species protected by state and federal laws. Legally protected
species include animals listed as Endangered, Threatened, Special Concern, or
Extirpated by the WRC; plants listed as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern by
the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA); and plants and animals listed
as Endangered or Threatened by the FWS (1989, 1990a, 1990b, 1993).
Rare species include species that, although not legally protected, are of concern to listing
agencies and members of the scientific community. Rare species include Candidates for
federal listing by FWS and those listed as Candidates or as Significantly Rare by the
NHP. Efforts to accommodate these species found on a project area are encouraged but
not required; such efforts help preserve a rare species before it becomes critically
imperiled and legally protected.
5.11.1 Animals. Appendix 3 lists five rare or protected animal species known from
Mecklenburg and Gaston counties. These species are aquatic mollusks, fishes, or
reptiles that inhabit perennial streams and rivers or bogs. These habitats are not present
in the project area. No special survey was performed for rare insects or millipedes.
5.11.2 Plants. Appendix 4 lists 19 rare or protected plant species known from
Mecklenburg and Gaston counties. No habitat or marginal habitat is present on the
construction area for any rare or protected plant species. No rare or protected plant
species were observed in or adjacent to the project area. Due to the developed nature of
the construction site, rare or protected plant species are not likely to exist in the
construction area.
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Figure 9. Asiatic Clam shells on bottom of lake
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
6.1 Land Use
The proposed pumping station and raw water intake upgrade will have no direct
impact on land use in the project area because the project area is already developed as
part of the public water supply system. In the vicinity of the project area, agricultural
and forested areas will be converted to residential uses under existing zoning
regulations. Other areas within the service area but nearer to Charlotte are developing
at a more rapid rate than areas within the vicinity of the project area.
No new treatment plants or other directly related projects are planned in the vicinity of
the project area because of this project. According to CMUD officials, an expansion of
the existing Franklin Water Treatment Plant is being designed. The combined treatment
capacity of the Franklin and Vest water treatment plants will be 156 mgd after the
expansion of the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. CMUD is presently evaluating the
future water needs for the service area beyond the currently planned water system
expansions. The Catawba River Pumping Station project will be built to allow for the
future addition of two pumps and further subsequent increase in pumping capacity,
which will require new raw water lines in the future.
With increased water availability, previously unimproved land may be converted from
agriculture and forestry to residential, commercial, and industrial land uses in the
service area. Development in the service area should follow master plans adopted for
all of the districts in Mecklenburg County. Land use zoning regulations are in place for
the service area, and secondary land use impacts from this project will be regulated by
the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Mecklenburg County Board
of County Commissioners in January 1992.
6.2 Topography, Geology, and Soils
Excavation for the intake and pumping station structures will extend approximately 30
feet down to an elevation of 623 feet amsl, and a 65-foot wide trench will be excavated
to the 623 foot amsl contour to approximately 120 feet offshore. The lake bottom on
either side of the trench will be graded away- from;the trench at a slope to prevent
sloughing of the trench walls. Excavations for this project will not reach bedrock.
Surface soils outside of the proposed structures will also be disturbed and exposed at
the site during construction.
Increased development in the service area allowed by an increased water supply will
generate soil disturbance and topography alterations throughout the service area.
Secondary impacts to the topography, geological resources, and soils will be less severe
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if construction best management practises are employed in future developments in the
service area.
6.3 Prime Farmlands and Forest Resources
Prime Farmland soils and Statewide Important Farmland soils exist in the project area.
However, the project area has been previously improved, and thus no direct impacts to
Prime Farmlands or Statewide Important Farmlands will occur from this project.
Secondary impacts from growth and development, including permanent losses, will
accrue to previously unimproved Prime Farmlands and Statewide Important Farmlands
in the service area.
6.4 Public Lands, Scenic Areas, and Recreational Areas
This project will not have direct impacts on public lands, scenic areas, or public
recreational areas. Recreational activities on the privately owned lake immediately
adjacent to the project area may be impaired during construction, but this will likely be
limited to daylight hours on weekdays.
The intake structure will be marked in a manner to reduce hazards navigation during
and after construction. A restricted area encompassing a 150-foot radius will be
provided around the intake structure to comply North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources requirements for raw water intakes (15A
NCAC 18C.1201). Buoys will be used to mark this area.
Secondary impacts may include increased development encroachment and user
pressure on existing public parks in and around the service area due to increased
residential capacity. Additionally there will be increased pressure by development on
any previously undeveloped privately-owned areas of scenic or recreational value.
6.5 Archaeological and Historical Resources
This project is not expected to have any direct impacts on archaeological or historical
resources. A full report of the archaeological survey is contained in Appendix 4.
Secondary impacts to archaeological and historical tesources in the service area will
accrue from increased growth and development allowed by an increased water supply.
Impact assessments of individual civil projects, industrial parks, commercial centers,
and subdivisions should be performed in light of the cumulative impacts to
archaeological and historical resources that will occur from all planned development in
the service area.
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6.6 Air Quality and Noise Levels
Direct impacts from this project on air quality will include minor amounts of temporary
dust from disturbed soils and emmissions from equipment engines during construction.
Disturbed areas should be rapidly grassed, and the entrance road should be wetted
regularly to reduce dust emmissions from construction and associated vehicular traffic.
All vehicles in the Mecklenburg County area must be tested for emmissions to minimize
air pollution from combustion engines. There will be no direct impacts on air quality
from operation of the new pumping station because the motors will be powered by
electricity.
The Mecklenburg County noise ordinance prohibits loud disturbances between 11 pm
and 7 am. Direct noise impacts from construction equipment operation will be
temporary and during business hours only, thus this project should not be in violation
of the ordinance. Operational noise impacts from the new pumping station should be
minimal because all motors and pumps will be enclosed in structures and no rotating
parts will be exposed (Hasson 1994).
Secondary air quality impacts include increased air emissions in the service area from
new commercial or industrial sites or expanded capacity of existing sites. Increased
residential, commercial, and industrial development will result in increased emissions
from private vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles, trucks, and other vehicles.
Increased highway traffic resulting from increased growth and development will add to
noise pollution in the service area.
6.7 Toxic Substances and Eutrophication
Accidental fuel releases from construction equipment or vehicles, acidic washing of
brick structures, and cleansing or maintenance of equipment or vehicles may generate
runoff that could be toxic to aquatic organisms in Mountain Island Lake. Toxic
materials used in water treatment, such as chlorine, will not be used at the pumping
station facility at this time. Chemical treatment may be required in the future to control
zebra mussels. Regulatory review will be sought at the time of this facility addition.
Secondary effects may accrue in the service area from new or expanded utility,
commercial, or industrial activities, such as wastewater treatment, printing or dry
cleaning, or textile manufacturing, that utilize-toxic wbstances. Increased residential
occupation of the service area will result in increased use of household cleaners,
pesticides, and other hazardous household materials. Hazardous waste generation is
strictly regulated by- the North Carolina Division of Solid Waste Management.
Increased impervious surfaces such as roads and parking lots will also contribute to
increased runoff of toxic substances, including petroleum products and heavy metals, to
surface waters.
There will be no direct eutrophication of waters from construction and operation of the
proposed pumping station. Conversion from agriculture in the service area to
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residential and commercial uses will decrease agricultural nutrient runoff, but will
increase nutrient rich sedimentation pollution, and use of lawn fertilizers will offset
some of the decrease in agricultural nutrient runoff. The Mecklenburg County Zoning
Ordinance does not allow increases in pollutant loading rates beyond set limits due to
increases in water supply. Thus, increased wastewater effluent volumes from increased
water supply and subsequent useage, should not increase eutrophication in receiving
waters over currently allowable limits.
6.8 Surface Waters, Groundwater, and Water Quality
Mountain Island Lake will be directly impacted during construction of the project.
Coffer dams will likely be used to remove water from the impacted lake area during
construction. Dredging of a channel to the intake and grading of the lake bottom away
from the trench will also directly impact the lake. Sediment pollution due to soil
disturbance on the lake bottom and onshore portions of the project may occur in
Mountain Island Lake during construction of the proposed pumping station. The
dredged and excavated materials will not be stockpiled in any way that will contribute
sediment runoff to Mountain Island Lake. During construction, erosion and
sedimentation control measures are required and will be used.
Moving the septic tank on the site could contaminate adjacent surface waters if it is not
moved properly, and could contaminate surface water and groundwater if the new
location is not adequate for use as a drain field. Considerable care will be exercised in
the relocation of the septic drain field. Groundwater is likely to be encountered during
excavations for the pumping station and intake structures. The project area contains a
small groundwater lens between Gar Creek and Mountain Island Lake. This project
will decrease the area of the groundwater lens slightly, but should not impact
groundwater upgradient of the project area.
The proposed pumping station will withdraw approximately 230 cubic feet per second
(at 150 mgd). During review of a change in license application from Duke Power
Company to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for this project, the effects of
this withdrawal amount on the power generation capacity of the lake and downstream
flows will be considered (Hasson 1994). A flow modification permit from the state of
North Carolina is not required for this project because the withdrawal is from a
reservoir and downstream flow is regulated at the dam of the lake.
The expansion of the Catawba River Pumping Station will supply the Hoskins Raw
Water Reservoirs with a reliable supply of raw water. The 350 mgd capacity Hoskins
Raw Water Reservoirs provide raw water storage for both the Franklin and Vest Water
Treatment Plants (WTPs). According to CMUD officials, an expansion of the existing
Franklin WTP is being designed. The combined treatment capacity of the Franklin and
Vest WTPs is currently 120 mgd and will be 156 mgd after the expansion of the Franklin
WTP.
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Approximately twenty percent of the water withdrawn by the proposed pumping
station upgrade will be lost to evaporation and consumption. The remainder of the
water will be returned back to surface waters in and downstream of the service area via
wastewater treatment plants. Most of these wastewater treament plants discharge
treated effluent back into the Catawba River system. According to CMUD officials,
water and sewer demands are seasonal and occur at different times of the year. High
water demands typically occur during the summer months and increase due to lawn
irrigation which has no impact on waste water treatment. CMUD has an independent
study underway to assess the wastewater needs for it's service area.
Generally, water quality is degraded by human use even when state-of-the-art
wastewater treatment technologies are employed. Degradation in water quality in the
Catawba River drainage has already occurred due to development upstream of
impoundments at -the supply end of the water system and existing wastewater
treatment effluent discharges at the opposite end of the system. Water quality
degradation from increased useage will not be as pronounced as it would be if the water
supply came from a relatively clean, free flowing river or if new wastewater treatment
plants and effluent outfalls discharged into similarly clean waters. Water supply
watershed protection rules in the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance do not allow
an increase in water pollution loading rates due to a public utility expansion.
Theoretically, this project will not have a direct impact on water quality beyond
pollution limits already allowed by local regulations.
Increased development and resulting increases in impervious surfaces could generate
new point source pollution from industry, as well as sedimentation pollution and
stormwater runoff pollution (non-point sources) in the service area. Point source
discharges are permitted under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES). According to CMUD officials, this project is not expected to directly cause an
increase in NPDES permit holders (point source pollution) in the service area.
Sedimentation and storm water runoff pollution are regulated by state and federal laws.
Sedimentation and storm water pollution prevention measures employed in subsequent
developments in the service area must not only be installed properly, but should be
monitored for effectiveness.
6.9 Wetlands and Waters of the U.S.
This project will not directly impact wetlands?,ut wilthave direct impacts on waters of
the U.S., which are regulated by the COE under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The
lakeshore area of waters of the U.S. to be impacted by this project is approximately 100
feet by 120 feet (approximately 0.3 acres).
All public and private projects impacting waters of the United States, including
jurisdictional wetlands, are regulated by the COE under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act. Secondary impacts to waters of the United States and jurisdictional wetlands will
accrue in the service area because of increased water supply, but nearly all projects
impacting waters or wetlands will require some form of permit from or notification to
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Dear Mr. Gerald:
This is in response to our telephone conversation this morning concerning the classification of the
shoreline around the Mountain Island reservoir particularly the Environmental Areas and Natural
Areas.
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wetland resources, and local zoning and building permit agencies should ensure that
local developments are in compliance with the Clean Water Act.
6.10 Ecological Communities, Wildlife Habitat, Aquatic Habitat, and Protected Species
Direct impacts from this project will include permanent removal of a small grassy area
in the Disturbed Upland community used by Canada Geese for resting, and disturbance
of aquatic habitat in Mountain Island Lake. Suburban wildlife in the project area will be
only minimally impacted as very few shrubs or trees will be removed for this project.
There will be no direct impacts to rare or protected species from this project. Impacts
from pumping station operation will include impingement and entrainment of fish at
the raw water intake. Littoral fishes, including Sunfish species, Bass species, and other
game fish are the most likey to be impacted by an intake structure at the shoreline. If
the structure provides shade, creates eddies, or otherwise appears attractive to fish,
impacts will be more extensive.
Several precautionary measures are included in the pumping station and raw water
intake design that will reduce impacts to fisheries in Mountain Island Lake. The new
pumping station will utilize both bar racks and travelling water screens for the removal
of debris from the intake water to protect the raw water pumps from potential damage.
The bar racks will prevent large debris from entering the station. The travelling water
screens will have a 3/8-inch mesh screen, operating intermittently, for the removal of
fine floating or suspended matter. During the design of the intake structure, careful
consideration was given to the protection of aquatic life. The intake has been sized to
provide a high degree of protection by reducing the intake velocities expected during
operation.
For this phase of the pumping station expansion, intake velocity approaching the
screens will be less than 0.5 feet/second (fps) for all levels of operation. The potential
exists for the expansion of this new pumping station within the next seven to ten years.
After this future expansion of the station pumping capacity, the velocities approaching
the pumping station will not exceed 0.5 fps under most operating conditions. For the
intake velocities to exceed 0.5 fps, a set of very infrequent events must occur
simultaneously: pumping at maximum capacity, withdrawing water at the lowest
possible lake level, and removal of one intake channel from service for repair. The
simultaneous occurrence of these events is an`extreine operating condition and cannot
be used as a design basis for the station. Even if these events occurred at the same time,
the velocities approaching the screens would be less th 0.8 fps for the short duration
(hours) of the events.
The dredging activities will not be allowed during the period from March 15 to June 1.
Lake drawdown is not planned for the construction of the intake structure. Temporary
coffer dams will be used only in the immediate vicinity of the intake. Dewatering will
take will take place only behind these coffer dams. The coffer dams will not be installed
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during the spawning season dates listed previously so as to prevent impacts to
spawning fish.
The dredged and excavated materials will not be stockpiled in any way that will
contribute sediment runoff to Mountain Island Lake. During construction, erosion and
sedimentation control measures are required and will be used. Construction measures
will be utilized to prevent wet concrete from contacting surface waters. All construction
will be performed "in the dry" or behind coffer dams, thus minimizing the risk of
toxicity to aquatic life.
The intake structure will be marked in a manner to reduce hazards navigation during
and after construction. A restricted area encompassing a 150-foot radius will be
provided around the intake structure to comply North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources requirements for raw water intakes (15A
NCAC 18C.1201). Buoys will be used to mark this area.
Secondary impacts to wildlife habitat, aquatic habitat, and rare or protected species will
accrue if previously undeveloped, non-agricultural areas are developed within the
service area as a result of increased water capacity. Impacts to wildlife due to
development can range from destruction of the animals and their immediate habitat to
disruption of important riparian corridors or migratory resting areas (see Appendix 2
for local ordinances protecting riparian corridors). Animals that prefer edge habitats,
such as songbirds and rabbits, will be impacted much less severely than animals that
require large home ranges or large unbroken tracts of forest, such as certain Warbler
species and Wild Turkey. Animals that are well adapted to human environments, such
as European Starlings, House Sparrows, and some songbirds, may benefit from
increased development.
Sedimentation and other pollutants will impact aquatic habitats if stringent erosion and
stormwater controls are not required for new developments. All public and private
development projects are regulated under the federal Endangered Species Act, but state
protected species laws apply mainly to public lands. Protected species surveys are not
conducted in conjunction with many small, private development projects. Local zoning
and building permit agencies should ensure that all development projects minimize
damage to these natural resources to the extent practicable.
6.11 Cumulative Imphts
Based on experience with similar public utility projects in Mecklenburg County and
other towns, cities, and counties in the Interstate 85 corridor between the South Carolina
line and Salisbury, North Carolina, it appears that population growth rates are
substantial in this region. Community governments in this region are embracing
economic development in addition to improving and expanding basic services to
current residents, businesses, and industries. Small towns outside of larger urban
centers, such as Gastonia, Charlotte, and Salisbury are expanding to accomodate
residential and commercial development from people who wish to be near the urban
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centers, but not actually work or live in the city. Most towns, cities, and counties in the
region are actively involved in planning and zoning to regulate development in their
communities. If current planning efforts in each community seek to improve on
development planning efforts of the past and coordinate with planning efforts in other
communities, adverse cumulative impacts to natural resources from development in the
region can be reduced. It is important that municipal and county governments
cooperate in such a way that natural resources are protected and managed at the
regional level, as well as within the local context. Many intergovernment agreements
concerning public utility supplies already exist in the piedmont region of North
Carolina, and some extend protection and active management to natural resources such
as watersheds, riparian corridors, and greenway spaces.
7.0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
This project will require approval from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Health, which regulates public water supply in the state of North Carolina. Project
plans must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Health as stipulated in the
Public Water Supply Rules in North Carolina Administrative Code 15A-18(c) .0100 -
.2100. The Division of Environmental Health will also serve as the lead agency
coordinating the Environmental Assessment review required by the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
This project may qualify for a COE Regional General Permit #198200030, for activities in
power company owned reservoirs. If this project qualifies for COE General Permit
#198200030, it will qualify for section 401 water quality certification under an
accompanying General Certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management. However, written concurrence from the DEM will be required for Section
401 water quality certification, and this general certification contains certain conditions.
Mitigation requirements, if any, for impacts to waters of the United States from this
project, will be at the discretion of the COE District Engineer.
The North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act requires that a sedimentation
control plan be filed with the North Carolina Division of Land Management if more
than one acre of ground will be disturbed during construction activities. According to
the site plan map provided by Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., soil disturbance will occur on
slightly more than one acre, and the disturbance will be within 30 feet of perennial
water, thus a sedimentation control plan will=have to-be filed with the North Carolina
Division of Land Management for this project. Effective implementation of erosion
control plans on the construction area should minimize sedimentation into Mountain
Island Lake and the tributary to Gar Creek resulting from construction activities.
A permit will be required from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as
the lake is used for power generation and is regulated by FERC. Duke Power Company
will submit a change in license application for use of project property other than
authorized by the licensee for the proposed Catawba River Pumping Station expansion
along with permit applications for other potential projects on the lake.
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If any debris will be burned on site, a burning permit from the local fire department will
be required. If the septic tank on the site will be moved, a plan to do so must be
approved by the local health deparment before the work can be done.
8.0 CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MITIGATION
An environmental assessment was conducted for the proposed Catawba River Pumping
Station and raw water intake upgrade on Mountain Island Lake in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. The raw water intake and pumping station upgrade will have
a capacity of 150 mgd, with a net increase of 82 mgd over the capacity of the existing
intake and pumping station. An environmental assessment is required under the North
Carolina Environmental Policy Act for raw water intake expansions that are greater
than one million gallons per day. Public water supply projects are regulated by the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Health.
The size of the proposed pumping station and raw water intake construction area is
approximately three acres. The existing environment on the project area contains
disturbed upland, a lakeshore, and a shallow portion of the lake. The terrestrial portion
of the site contains one storage building, a septic tank, scattered mature trees, planted
shrubs, and planted grass. The aquatic portion of the site contains water to a depth of
approximately 40 feet at 120 feet offshore. The nearshore portion of the lake is relatively
shallow with submerged organic debris and a silted, sandy bottom.
Mountain Island Lake is classified as WS-IV (water supply) and is in a water supply
Critical Area as defined by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
The project area is also within the minimum buffer on perennial waters required by the
North Carolina Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act.
No wetlands were found in the project area. Mountain Island Lake is considered waters
of the U.S., which are regulated by the COE under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
No state or federally protected species, federal Candidate or state Significantly Rare
species, or their habitats were found on the proposed pumping station and raw water
intake project area.
Direct impacts from construction of this project will include temporary air and noise
emmissions, soil and shoreline disturbance, and permanent removal of a minor amount
of a grassy area used by Canada Geese for resting. This project will impact waters of
the U.S., Mountain Island Lake, but may qualify for a COE Regional General Permit
#198200030, for work in power company owned reservoirs. There will be no direct
impacts to land use, prime and unique agricultural lands, or forest resources, public
lands, scenic and recreational areas, archaeological or historical resources, or rare or
protected species. Impacts due to operation of the pumping station will include water
withdrawal from the lake and possible impingement and entrainment of fish at the
intake.
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Secondary impacts to the environment in the area served by this water supply will
include water quality degradation, growth and development, and associated increases
in air pollution, stormwater runoff, loss of agricultural lands, loss of forest resources,
loss of wildlife habitat, loss of wetlands, and other natural resources. Growth and
development stimulated by this project will be regulated by the Mecklenburg County
Zoning Ordinance, adopted by the Mecklenburg County Board of County
Commissioners in January 1992. Water conservation and riparian corridor protections
measures are in place in the county. Cumulative impacts to natural resources will
accrue from similar utility expansions and related developments in other cities and
counties within the Interstate 85 corridor region.
This project may not require mitigation per se, however, erosion control measures must
be employed to minimize sedimentation pollution to Mountain Island Lake and the
tributary to Gar Creek during construction. Additionally, screens or other devices
employed on the front of the intake to minimize fish impingement and entrainment
should be monitored for effectiveness. Local land use planning and zoning ordinances
should ensure minimization of secondary impacts from development generated by
increased water supply in the service area.

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9.0 REFERENCES
Beverly, Linda. 1994. Personal Communication. Charlotte/ Mecklenburg Planning
Commission. Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brown, Robert J. 1980. Cove Rotenone Samples on Mountain Island Resevoir, 1980.
Mountain Fisheries Investigations, Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Project F-24, Final
Report. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Division of Inland Fisheries,
Marion, North Carolina.
Boyle Engineering Corporation. 1993. Water Supply Study for Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina. Charlotte, North Carolina.
Crabb, Joe. 1994. Personal Communication. North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management, Mooresville, North Carolina.
Conant, Roger, and Joseph T. Collins. 1991. A field guide to reptiles and amphibians of
eastern and central North America, 3rd ed. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston,
Massachusetts.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual.
Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiments Station,
Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Gnilka, Arnie. 1994. Personal Communication. Duke Power Company, Environmental
Services Department, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Godfrey, R. K., and J. W. Wooten. 1979. Aquatic and wetland plants of southeastern
United States. Volume 1: Monocotyledons. Volume 2: Dicotyledons. University of
Georgia Press, Athens, Georgia.
Harrison, David. 1994. Personal Communication. North Carolina Division of Soil and
Water Conservation, Mooresville, North Carolina.
Hasson, Jonathon. 1994. Personal Communication. Project Engineer, Metcalf and
Eddy, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.
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McCachren, Clifford M. 1980. Soil survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D.C.
Munsell Color. 1992. Munsell soil color charts. MacBeth Division, Kollmorgen
Instruments Corporation, Baltimore.
North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS). 1985. Geologic Map of North Carolina.
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP). 1994. Rare elements known to occur
in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties, N.C. Natural Heritage Program element list.
North Carolin Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Page, Lawrence M., and Brooks M. Burr. 1991. Field guide to freshwater fishes, north
of Mexico. The Peterson Field Guide Series. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston,
Massachusetts
Peterson, Roger Tory. 1980. A field guide to the birds of eastern and central North
America. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts.
Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI). 1994. Preliminary geotechnical exploration
for the proposed Mountain Island Pump Station expansion. For Metcalf & Eddy, Inc.,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Radford, A. E., H. E. Ahles, and C. R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the vascular flora of the
Carolinas. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
Reed, P. B., Jr. 1988. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: Southeast
(Region 2). Biological Report 88 (26.2). U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and
Wildlife Service, Research and Development, Washington, D.C.
Soil Conservation Service. 1991. Hydric soils of the United States. In cooperation with
the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1992. "Clarification and interpretation of the 1987
manual." Memorandum composed by A. E. Williams, Major General, Directorate of
Civil Works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). 1989. 50 CFR Part 17: Endangered and
threatened wildlife and plants; animal notice of review. U.S. Department of Interior,
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1990a. 50 CFR Part 17: Endangered and threatened
wildlife and plants; review of plant taxa for listing as endangered or threatened species;
notice of review. U.S. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1990b. 50 CFR Part 1-7.11 and 17.12: Endangered and
threatened wildlife and plants. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1991. National Wetlands Inventory draft map, 7.5
minute series, Charlotte West, North Carolina quadrangle. U.S. Department of the
Interior, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. Endangered and threatened species of the
southeastern United States. Notebook and update to Region 4. U.S. Department of
Interior, Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1994. Listed species in Mecklenburg and Gaston
counties. Asheville Field Office, Asheville, North Carolina.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 1983. Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina
quadrangle, 7.5 minute series topographic map. U.S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.
Weiss, Charles M. 1975. The Lower Catawba Lakes: Characterization of Phytoplankton
and Zooplankton communities and their relationships to environmental factors. Duke
Power Company, Environmental Services Division, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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APPENDIX 1. WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY
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July 25, 1995
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
[phone], Fax:[phone]
Mr. Jonathan Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street, North East
400 Colony Square, Suite 1101
Atlanta, Georgia 30361
MFG $ ,?5
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Subject: Raw Water Pump Station Upgrade
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Letter Dated May 1 1995
Project No.: 742-93-205
Dear Mr. Hasson:
I received your letter dated July 11, 1995 with the above mentioned letter attached.
This letter attempts to satisfy item number seven, on page two of the above mentioned letter.
Garrow & Associates, Inc, performed an Environmental Assessment of the Paw Creek
Wastewater Pumping Station Expansion for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
(CMUD) dated March, 1995. Garrow included in this report, information pertaining to the
CMUD's programs for water conservation and I have attached the applicable pages from their
document. Also, please find Exhibits one thru six which pertain to the CMUD's ongoing water
conservation programs:
• Exhibit 1 is a CMUD insert sent to all CMUD customers with their
water bill during the summer months to give consumers advice on how to
conserve water.
• Exhibit 2 is a CMUD insert sent during the cold weather months to prevent
freezing damage to water pipes.
• Exhibit 3 is an annual program to recognizing four individuals or groups that
promote water conservation, protection, and quality.
• Exhibit 4 is a rate structure designed to conserve water by increasing the rate
for increased use.
• Exhibit 5 is a memorandum outlining a television advertising program to educate
the community about water conservation.
• Exhibit 6 outlines water conservation programs.
• Exhibit 7 is a DRAFT plan for the development and implementation of water
conservation.
• Exhibit 8 was taken from the CMUD's Water Supply Plan, December 12, 1994
which was prepared by Jacqueline A. Townsend, P.E.ICMUD
The CMUD is also participating in a program established by City Council to revitalize
older communities within the city. The program calls for infrastructure improvements and the
CMUD will implement a pilot project to install water conservation devices in residences that
volunteer to participate.
I hope this information will be helpful to you and if you need any further information or
have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
H. Arnold J Jr., P.E.
Project Manager
cc: Tom Vandeventer
File (E.P.2)
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area in the Generalized Land Plan 2005 by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning
Commission.
Water conservation measures are being promoted by CMUD to reduce both water and
sewer demands. All water billing statements include water conservation tips and
information access. CMUD has broadcast Public Service Announcements concerning
water conservation, particularly prior to the high water demand months. An active
public eduction program on the wise use of water is in place, including brochures for
t, businesses, mass mailings, and workshops for public/private schools. The water and
sewer rate structures also promote water conservation. CMUD's System Protection
Division offers a handout from the Office of Waste Reduction to all existing and new
industrial customers that encourages water conservation and pollution control. Even
with very assertive efforts to reduce peak and overall water and sewer demands in the
Charlottle-Mecklenburg system, the preferred alternative will be necessary to provide
adequate sewerage pumping capacity for the intended development of the service area.
1? 4.0 MATERIALS AND METHODS
9 4.1 Literature Review and Records Search
Information on commonly found and rare and protected species identification,
distribution, and habitat requirements was compiled from a number of sources,
including the following field guides and distribution atlases: Conant and Collins (1991),
Godfrey and Wooten (1979), Page and Burr (1991), Peterson (1980), and Radford et aL
(1968). The Asheville, North Carolina, field office of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
was contacted prior to fieldwork to determine which federal Candidate and federally
listed species are known from Mecklenburg and Gaston counties (FWS 1993b). Other
information on known occurrences of rare and protected species in Mecklenburg and
Gaston counties was gathered from NCNHF (1993) element occurrence database
records. These data are summarized in Appendices 1 and 2. Common names are used
in the text for plant and animal species; scientific names for rare and protected species
are found in Appendices 1 and 2, and commonly found plant and animal species are
/listed in Appendix 3.
Several resources were reviewed to determine possible wetland locations in the study
area. These resources include the Charlotte West, United States Geological Survey 7.5
minute topographic quadrangle map (USGS 1980); the Charlotte West, North Carolina,
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map (FWS 1991); the Mecklenburg County soil
survey (McCachren 1980); and a site plan map of the proposed construction area
provided by Jordan Jones & Goulding, Inc. Mapped soil series in McCachren (1980)
were checked for hydric classification using Hydric Soils of the U.S. (Soil Conservation
Service 1991).
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Hot weather puts stress on our water system.
The Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utility
Department recommends
the use of water conser-
vation as a way to protect
the abundance of one of
our most precious
resources.
• Because lawn sprink-
lers are the largest
non-essential use of
water, use non-peak
times to water your lawn.
• Position sprinklers so water does not land on
paved areas.
• Use a broom or blower, not a water hose, to
clean driveways and sidewalks.
• Check faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks.
• Keep a bottle of drinking water in the
refrigerator.
• Only run your dishwasher or washing
machine when you have a full load.
For more information on using water wisely, call
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility at 399-2221.
1995-96 City Budget
On May 22, Charlotte City Manager Wendell
White will present the budget for the coming
year which begins July 1, 1995. The budget will
focus on five major areas of work. They
include: Community Safety, City Within A City,
Transportation, Economic Development and
Restructuring Government. The presentation will
be televised live on the Government
Channel, City 16 at 4 p.m.
On Thursday, May 25 a public hearing on the
budget will be held in the Meeting Chamber of
the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center,
600 East Fourth Street, beginning at 7 p.m.
The public is invited-to attend or to watch live on
the Government Channel, City 16.
The Charlotte City Council will make final deci-
sions on the budget and set the tax rate for the
next year during its regular meeting in June.
City Notes May, 1995
Ciry Notes May, 1995
C HARLOTT
Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Charlotte City
government and see many of the services
provided to the community. Watch the
Government Channel, City16, on cable at 9 p.m.
the last Friday of each month for your behind the
scenes tour. In May, join us on the 26th, 27th
and 28th as we look at storm water management,
the City's neighborhood reinvestment program and
give tips on how to keep your home safe
this summer.
In June Charlotte Behind The Scenes will air on
the 30th, July 1 st and 2nd at 9 p.m. If you have a
question about a service that you would like
addressed on the show call us at 336.2395 or
write to us c% Public Service & Information, 600
East Fourth Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28202-2861.
Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day
May 29,1995
Charlotte City Government:
Offices will be closed Monday, May 29.
Charlotte Transit Buses:
Buses will operate on a Saturday schedule.
Charlotte Sanitation:
Monday customers - place Rollout container,
yard waste and recyclables at the curb for
Tuesday, May 30 collection.
Tuesday customers - place Rollout container,
yard waste and recyciables at the curb for
Wednesday collection, May 31.
Thursday and Friday customers - no
change in service. CHARUMM
Don't Let Cold Weather Catch
You Unprepared
Every winter some homeowners face the
expense and Inconvenience of frozen water pipes.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
offers the following precautions to help you keep the
water flowing this winter:
• Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses.
Detaching the hose allows water to drain
from the pipe. Otherwise, a single hard,
overnight freeze can burst either the faucet
or the pipe =low to. This is also
true for backflow prevention assemblies
(BPAs). Make sure all BPAs are properly
s Insulated. For more SPA Information,
X CMUD's Backflow Prevention Team will be
X11 happy to assist you. Please call Ruth
Pluchinsky - 391.5145.
• Insulate pipes or faucets In unheated
areas. Pipes in unheated garages, crawl
spaces under the house, or in the attic,
should be wrapped with Insulation before cold
weather arrives.
• Seal access doors, air vents and
cracks. Close openings where win- d h
ter winds could blow over exposed
pipes. Winter winds whistling through
overlooked openings can quickly
freeze exposed water pipes. Be , ??
careful not to obstruct air vents need- r
ed by your furnace or water heater for
proper combustion.
• Locate your master shut off value. If a pipe
bursts anywhere In your house, use the mas-
ter shutoff valve to stop the water supply. The
most likely locations for the shut off are: in a
closet where the water supply pipe enters
your home; near your washing machine; or
near the hot water heater. Be sure everyone
In your home knows where It is and what it
does.
• Take extra precautions when temperatures
are In the low teens. Leave sink cabinet
doors open when temperatures drop. Also, if
you are traveling during the holidays, leave
the heat at the normal setting in your house.
• Know our emergency number. The 24 hour
emergency number for Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Utility Department/Customer
Service is 336.2564.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Departmegtt
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
399.2221
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ust as a "green thumb" implies the caring and nurturing of the earth's plants, a "Blue
Thumb" implies conservation, protection, and promotion of quality water. Charlotte-
Mecklenburg citizens can show their "Blue Thumb" by using water wisely.
Using water wisely revolves around three main principles:
Use non-peak times to do non-essential watering.
Save water and money by using water wisely at your home and business.
Encourage all family members and co-workers to use water wisely.
Give drinking water a hand! Make these water-wise tips second nature.
USE NON-PEAK TIMES TO DO NON-ESSENTIAL WATERING.
In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, our "peak demand time" (time of day when the most water is being used)
is between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. every day with Sunday evenings being the time of heaviest demand.
Our largest non-essential use of water, by far, is lawn sprinklers. Please help us keep the edge off our
peak demand time by watering your lawn during non-peak times, and then, only when the lawn needs
it. If all Charlotte-Mecklenburgers would abide by this simple request, system-wide water pressure
could be maintained at adequate levels at all times.
• Water during the cool part of the morning instead of between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.. Roots will
receive more water and fungus will be discouraged. Setting lawn timers for 4 a.m. allows most
watering to be complete prior to morning water demands.
_ • Deep soak your lawn and you won't need to water as frequently. Instead of short light sprinklings
that evaporate quickly and encourage shallow root systenl3, water I&g enough for the moisture
to soak down to the roots but not run off.
SAVE WATER AND MONEY BY USING WATER WISELY AT YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS.
Use water wisely outdoors.
• Ask your landscaper or learn more about
XeriscapeT"' - a type of landscaping that uti-
lizes water-wise plants, trees, and techniques.
XeriscapeTM techniques reduce the amount of
water and work it takes to keep yards looking
good.
• Plant drought-resistant grasses, trees, and
plants. Many beautiful grasses, trees, and
plants thrive with far less watering than other
species.
• Allow fescue lawns, except for those planted
since last fall, to go semi-dormant during the
summer months. Water only during an extend-
ed drought lasting more than three weeks.
Note: To reduce stress to your lawn, this deci-
sion must be made at the beginning of summer.
• Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.
Mulch will slow evaporation of moisture and
discourage weed growth.
• Use a broom or blower, not a water hose, to
clean driveways and sidewalks.
• Use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers for
flower and vegetable gardens. This gets the
water to the roots, where it can be used by the
plants.
• Position your sprinklers so water lands on the
lawn or garden, not on paved areas, such as
sidewalks and driveways. To put water only
where you need it, purchase an adjustable pat-
tern sprinkler - they're inexpensive and easy
to use.
• Avoid watering on windy days.
• Use a pail of soapy water to wash your car
instead of letting the hose water run. Limit hose
use to just wetting and rinsing the car.
Use water wisely indoors.
• Use water-saving devices for faucets, toilets,
and shower heads.
• Check faucets, pipes, and toilets for leaks and
drips. Small toilet or sink drips can waste 170
gallons per day. Larger or multiple leakstdrips
can waste from 600 to 2,500 gallons per day.
S.-
'a?- ENCOURAGE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS TO USE WATER WISELY.
• Wet your toothbrush, fill a glass, and then turn
off the water. Use the glass of water for rins-
ing your mouth and save 3 gallons every time
you brush.
• Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refriger-
ator. The temperature of the water coming
into Charlotte-Mecklenburg homes in the sum-
mer is warm and running the tap won't help
get it colder.
• Rinse your razor in the sink. Fill the bottom of
the sink with a few inches of warm water. This
will rinse your blade the same as running
water and save 3 gallons per shave.
• Use water wisely at bath time. A bath in a par-
tially filled tub uses less water than most show-
ers. If you prefer showers, try limiting your
shower to the time it takes to soap up, wash
down, and rinse off. Each unnecessary minute
of showering wastes 5-10 gallons.
• Use your automatic dishwasher and washing
machines for full loads only. Every load uses 30
gallons of water - the fuller and fewer the
loads, the more water and money you save.
• Fill a sink or bowl with water for rinsing dishes
or washing vegetables, instead of using run-
ning water.
• Find multiple uses for water. Example: When
emptying the kiddie wading pool or the melt-
ed ice out of the cooler from the picnic, use
this water to water plants.
For more information, call
the City of Charlotte
Customer Service Center at 336-7600.
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CMUD
Description of Structure
FY 1996
Water
• Residential, Lawn Meters, and Swimming Pool classes will be charged a Base Rate for
usage below 18 ccf; an Excess Use Rate for usage between 18 ccf and 40 ccf; and a
Peak Demand Rate for usage above 40 ccf.
• Multi-Family class will be charged a Base Rate for usage below 10 ccf per unit; an
Excess Use Rate for usage between 10 ccf and 22 ccf per unit; and a Peak Demand
Rate for usage above 22 ccf per unit.!
• All other classes will be charged for all usage at a rate between the Base Rate and the
Excess Use Rate (average cost of systemwide service).
Wastewater
• Residential class will be charged for wastewater on water usage below 18 ccf.
• All other classes, including Multi-Family class, will be charged for wastewater on all
water usage.

1 The average Multi-Family unit usage is 5 ccf. Like Residential, the Excess Use rate will go into effect
at 2 times the average, or at 10 ccf. Owners of Multi-Family developments who have single meters
will have to provide the number of units served by a single meter. so that the Excess Use threshold can
be set by multiplying the number of units x 10 ccf.
Existing & Proposed
Water/Sewer Service Rates
and
Rate Structures

Type Rate Water
Existing: Proposed:
FY95 FY96 Sewer
Existing: Proposed:
FY95 FY96 Combined
Existing: Proposed:
FY95 FY96
FIXED (per bill) 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 2.90 2.90
VARIABLE (per ccf):
Single-Family Residential
1-18 ccf
0.78
0.87
1.49
1.52
2.27
2.39
19-40 ccf 1.04 1.00 N N 1.04 1.00
41-up ccf 1.31 1.42 N N 1.31 1.42
Multi-Family Residential
Per Unit Usage Allowance: 10 ccf
0.78
0.87
1.49
1.52
2.27
2.39
Per Unit Usage Allowance: 22 ccf 1.04 1.00 1.49 1.52 2.53 2.52
Remaining Usage 1.31 1.42 1.49 1.52 2.80 2.94
Lawn Service
1-18 ccf
0.78
0.87
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N
0.78
0.87
19-40 ccf 1.04 1.00 N N 1.04 1.00
41-up ccf 1.31 1.42 N N 1.31 1.42
Swimming Pool
1-18 ccf
0.78
0.87
1.49
1.52
2.27
2.39
19-40 ccf 1.04 1.00 1.49 1.52 2.53 2.52
41-up ccf 1.31 1.42 1.49 1.52 2.80 2.94
All Others
1-up ccf
0.86
0.94
1.49
1.52
2.35
2.46
Impact of Proposed Rates
on
Average Residential Usage (9 ccf)
Type
Rate Bill for 9 ccf
Existing Proposed Increase/
Amount Decrease
Percent
Water/Sewer Fixed 2.90 2.90 0.00 0.00%
Water Variable 7.02 7.83 0.81 11.54%
Sewer Variable 13.41 13.68 0.27 2.01%
TOTAL $23.33 $24.41 $1.08 4.63%
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE•MECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
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DATE: July 31, 1994
TO: Elizabeth Bost
Customer Service Center
FROM: Sarah N. Smith
Resource Analyst
SUBJECT: Water conservation commercial and Brochure
Thank you for helping CMUD with another project. This
a lot like the Davidson Water Treatment Issue when the
Service Center acted in the capacity of focal point for
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project is
Customer
the City.
As our representative, you are aware of the Water Conservation
Team and their plans for creating the procedure for responding to
water shortages. Part of the plan includes building on educating
the consumer about using water wisely. Just as recycling is good
for the environment and so many Charlotte-Mecklenburg citizens
voluntarily participate, we want our customers to feel good about
using water wisely.
PS&I produced a 30 second PSA (Public Service Announcement)
concerning watering lawns. This commercial will run for 5 weeks
(August 1 - September 4) on Cable AdNet. We will run the spot a
total of 56 times/week on either USA, Nick, Headline News, Family
Channel, Discovery, and A&E on the CableVision and Prestige
Channels. (Cable Adnet does not sell time on Vision Cable.)
Enclosed is my copy of the commercial that ends with instructions
to call Customer Service Center for more information. When you
receive these calls, we need to mail out the brochures. Attached
are 10 xerox copies. The brochures are being finalized and will
be available with in 2 weeks. When you receive telephone calls
from citizens requesting more information please take down their
address and mail out the brochures: Astlong as we are getting a
minimum number of requests, we will use the regular mail system.
If we start seeing a large number of requests we may need to use
bulk mail.
Since this is our first attempt to reach the public using
commercials on Cable Adnet we need to track the requests. I
think we need to record the number of requests we receive by zip
code. This way we can evaluate our effectiveness in the
different cable markets.
SARAH N. SMITH 391.5065 EXT. 140

CITY OF CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE-i\IECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
NVATER EDUCATION
AND
CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Last summer during extreme hot and dry weather, high system demands caused water distribution
problems in North Mecklenburg. On a number of occasions there was low water pressure and in a
few cases, residents were out of water service. We can provide plenty of water for essential or normal
use, but heavy non-essential use is causing problems.
The North Mecklenburg Water Plant will alleviate these problems, but it is not scheduled to be on
line until the spring of 1996. In order to alleviate short term distribution problems a new large pump
was installed at the Franklin Water Plant. Other system improvements were also made to help push
additional water into the North Mecklenburg area. The problems that we are having are not due to
treatment capacity or the availability of water, but rather the ability to push water into the extremities
of the North Mecklenburg area. Previous capital improvement programs have improved water service
into other areas of the county.
This year we are already seeing unprecedented growth with the average daily demands in May 1994
being approximately 16% greater than May 1993. In fact, we have seen maximum day demands
approximately 32% greater than the demands in `lay 1993. Without the new pump and other system
improvements we would have already had water outages in North Mecklenburg.
In anticipation of potential problems due to the early high demands, w-e are developing a three part
education and conservation program.
1. Public Education
It is important that early information be provided to the public on the need to make wise use
of a precious natural resource. A series of water tips are being developed that will call the
public's attention to a number of ways that individuals can make a difference in helping to
conserve water. This is not meant to be a scare tactic or to be part of a voluntary or
mandatory conservation program, it is simply a means to heighten the public's awareness of
the need to make wise use of water. This program will begin immediately with meetings, that
are being arranged by Bill Guerrant, for me4o meetsvith the appropriate members of our local
media. Information will also be provided to all governmental agencies, various businesses and
community groups.
2. Year Round Education
Once we are beyond the initial campaign for this summer, we will continue to develop a year
round education program. This could be seasonal in nature and give timely tips on how to
conserve water. It is important that this issue stays before the public as we look at futurV
sources of water.

3. Conservation Measures
We are developing an incremental program of water conservation measures to be used should
we experience conditions this summer that lead to water outages. Based on the severity of
the problem, we will have indicators to key in various levels of conservation measures. This
could range from a simple notification to the public that we are experiencing problems and
a request to voluntarily cut back on non-essential uses, to a voluntary restriction on non-
essential uses,.to a mandatory conservation program. We envision this as a step-by-step
process that will allow us to judge the results of incremental measures.
In summary, there is a need for an additional water plant in North Mecklenburg, but it will not be on
line until the spring of 1996. The system improvements that we have undertaken have greatly helped
the situation, but we may still experience periods of low water pressure or outages. It is our goal for
the public education program to make people aware of how to use weer wisely and to involve the
public in water issues. Should the situation arise, a planned program for water conservation will be
in place so that we will not have,to invent a program in a crisis situation.

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Encourage all family members to use water wisely.
When you show your BLUE THUMB by using water wisely every
day you give drinking water a hand! When everyone makes these
tips 2nd nature, we ensure that we use our most precious resource
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Give drinking water a hand and make these tips 2nd nature
Use non-peak times to do non-essential watering.
In Charlotte-Mecklenburg our peak time (most water being used in the system) is
betweem 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. every day with Sunday evenings being the heaviest time of
usage.
Our largest nor-essential use of water, by far, lawn sprinklers.. Water your lawn only
when it needs it, but not during peak time. Water during the tool part of the morning
instead of 4 p.m. -10 p.m. We suggest setting lcn+,rn timers for 4 a.ni. so most watering
would be completed prior to the morning demand. Use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers
for flower and vegetable gardens.
Other reminders and helpful hints to use water wisely outdoors:
*Position your sprinklers so water lands on the lawn or garden, not on paved areas, such
as sidewalks and driveways.. Also avoid watering on windy days.
*Allow fescue lawns, (except for those planted since last fall), to go semi-dormant during
the summer months. Water only during an extended drought that lasts more than 3 weeks.
Note: this decision must be made at the beginning of summer.
*Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Mulch will slow evaporation of moisture
and discourage weed growth.
*Plant drought-resistant trees and plants. Many beautiful trees and plants thrive with far
less watering than other species.
*Use a broom or blower, not a water hose, to clean driveways & sidewalks.
*Use a pail of soapy water to wash your car, so you can turn off the hose. Use the hose
just to rinse the car.
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Save water and money by using water wisely nt your home and business.
* Install water-saving shower head and other water-saving devices. Local hardware or
plumbing supply stores stock inexpensive and easy to install devices. (Save 3 gallons for
each minute of showering).
*Check faucets, pipes (inside and outside) and toilets for leaks. Small drips at 40 psi can
waste 170 gallons per day. Larger or multiple leaks/drips can waste from 600 to 2500
gallons per day.
Encourage all family members to use water wisely. Here are some more tips:-
*Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush. This keeps water from going down
the drain without being used. Just wet your brush and fill a glass for mouth rinsing.
(Saves 3 gallons every time you brush).
*Rinse your razor in the sink. Fill the bottom of the sink with a few inches of warm water.
This will rinse your blade the same as running water. (Saves 3 gallons per shave).
*Use water wisely at bath time. A bath in a partially filled tub uses less water than most
showers. If you prefer showers, try limiting your shower to the time it takes to soap up,
wash down, and rinse off. (Long hot showers can waste 5-1Q'gallons every unneeded
minute). (An average tub holds 50 gallons).
*Use your automatic dishwasher and washing machines for full loads only. (Save 30
gallons per load of laundry every time you don't run a small load).
*Fill a sink with water for rinsing dishes or washing vegetables, instead of using running
water.
*Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator. The temperature of the water coming
into your house in the summer is warm and won't get colder if you leave the tap running.
*Find multiple uses of water. Examples: When emptying the kid's wading pool or the
melted ice out of the cooler from the picnic, use this water to water plants outside.

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SPONSORS: Doug Bean and Henry Forrest
OBJECTIVES: 1. Develop and (facilitate) (steer) (coordinate) a Lawn
Watering Task Force that includes private landscape companies and other
large outside water users, working together for a common goal. Goal of the
task force is to educate customers (commercial/residential) about efficient
lawn/garden watering that would reduce our system's peak usage.
Sept. 95
2. Conduct a water audit on all CMUD facilities. Assist
Engineering/Property Management with water audits of
all City Facilities. March
96
3. Develop a private/public partnership with other Utilities
(Duke Power &/or Piedmont Natural Gas) to provide
water efficient/conservation plumbing to pilot project in
the City With In A City area in coordination with the
Main Rehabilitation Program.
Oct. 95
4. Increase public awareness of water efficient products by
developing a public relations program that includes
partnerships with neighborhood groups. Investigate
possible distribution of water efficient/conservation
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page no. 5
CMUD Water Supply Plan
(8' and smaller) include pvc and galvanized pipe. CMUD has approximately 12.125MG in elevated
storage, 10.00MG in re-pumped storage, and 42.50MG in clearwell storage. There are three booster
pumping stations which pump to two of the three pressure zones.
As mentioned earlier, CMUD utilizes hydraulic modeling for analysis of the distribution system.
This model enables us to evaluate various scenarios in the system such as adding new demands,
construction situations, evaluation of existing and future facilities, and fire protection. By July of
this year (1994), CMUD will also have the ability to model water quality. This model will help to
pinpoint problem areas of the system. Constituents included in this model are trihalomethanes, Ph,
temperature, and chlorine residuals. The new models will also allow CMUD to look and query
model results graphically and will be integrated with the GIS.
The water distribution system study has already determined that additional plant expansions and new
facilities such as new water tanks and water mains will be needed in the system to meet growing
demands. Some areas of our system have experienced low water pressure (25-30psi). Low pressure
in the system may be attributed to aged, corroded water lines, hydraulic restrictions, or high
elevations. The higher elevation areas are being phased into higher pressure zones. Restrictions are
usually identified through the distribution system studies. Some aged and corroded water mains are
being replaced. CMUD plans to begin an active program of water line rehabilitation to address this
problem. Through water main rehabilitation, CMUD hopes to increase the efficiency the system.
Many of the water lines that are in need of replacement or rehabilitation are located in the center of
the system. By replacing or cleaning and lining these mains, the ability to provide more water into
the system and reduce or maintain our pumping costs should be possible.
CMUD develops and reviews a five year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and ten year needs
assessment annually. The FY94-99 CIP totaled $150.5 million for water. A map of the CMUD
distribution system, CIP and ten year needs, and a spreadsheet summary are included in the appendix
of this plan.
Water Conservation Efforts
Currently, CMUD has a limited water conservation program. CMUD does recognize the importance
of water conservation and is making efforts to encourage it. One plan being proposed to City
officials is a tiered rate structure. Public education efforts are continuing and becoming greater.
Water conservation education is provided to school classrooms, garden clubs (xeriscape), and other
organizations. CMUD judges and awards student science fair projects, exhibits at Earth Day, and
holds activities during National Drinking Water Week. The new North Mecklenburg Water
Treatment Plant will have an education exhibit area where water conservation information will be
provided including xeriscape gardening outside of the plant.
focused
CMUD has just completed a water reclamation/reuse feasibility study. This study mainly
on taking effluent from the McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility and utilizing it for irrigation
for surrounding customers. CMUD is now in the process of considering a pilot project in this area
with a planned development and golf course.
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APPENDIX 2. RIPARIAN CORRIDOR PROTECTION IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
[phone], Fax:[phone]
August 1, 199,*LA
Mr. Jonathan Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street, North East
400 Colony Square, Suite 1101
Atlanta, Georgia 30361
Subject: Raw Water Pump Station Upgrade
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Letter Dated May 1 1995
Project No.: 742-93-205
Dear Mr. Hasson:
I received your letter dated July 11, 1995 with the above mentioned letter attached.
This letter attempts to satisfy item number seven, on page two of the above mentioned letter.
Please find Exhibits one through four which pertain to programs in Mecklenburg County to
protect and restore riparian areas:
• Exhibit 1 is a Mecklenburg County Environmental Protection document that
describes watershed buffer guidelines.
• Exhibit 2 is a CMUD project identified in the five year capital investment plan
to purchase land along the shores of Mountain Island Lake.
• Exhibit 3 is a program implemented by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
to purchase shore line areas around lakes and streams
• Exhibit 4 is an excerpt from Duke Power Company's Shore Line Management
Plan that identifies various shore-line uses.
I hope this information will be helpful to you and if you need any further information or
have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
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H. Arnold Jarrel Jr., P.E.
Project Manager
cc: Tom Vandeventer(letter only)
Arnold Jarrell(E.P.2)
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WATERSHED BUFFER GUIDELINES
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MECKLENBURG
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
WATER QUALITY PROGRAM
700 NORTH TRYON STREET
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28202-2236
TABLE of CONTENTS
General Requirements and Prohibitions ............................................................ 1
Maintenance of Existing Buffer Vegetation ........................................................ 3
Planting New/Additional Vegetation in Buffer ..................................................... 4
Suggested Vegetation .................................................................................. 5
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
WATERSHED BUFFER GUIDELINES
November 15, 1994
The Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte and the Toms of Cornelius and Huntersville
subdivision and zoning regulations require water quality protection buffers for the county's
regulated water supply watersheds. These regulations further require the Mecklenburg County
Department of Environmental Protection to develop guiidclines and approve plans for any
activities that would disturb the buffers. These Guidelines fulfill that requirement setting forth
minimum desirable standards and will be used on a case by case basis to direct plan approval.
(Note: The zoning and subdivision ordinances of Davidson do not reference these guidelines.)
Plans will be required under the ordinances in the following situations to include: when
streambank or shoreline stabilization is proposed; when removal of existing trees is proposed
for access to the lake or stream; during new development or the expansion of existing
development if the buffer requires enhancement; and any &s urbance of existing vegetation
greater than two inches in diameter within the buffer. Plaigproval will be based on the direct
application of these Guidelines as appropriate and on the ability of the buffer to protect water
quality as explained in the purpose statement.
Purpose: The primary intent of these Guidelines is to amain or establish and maintain a
natural, forested, low maintenance ecosystem which wffl function as described below.
Watershed buffers are undeveloped areas between perennial streams and creeks or lakes, and
development. These buffers serve a specific purpose of .reducing the volume of runoff, thereby
reducing erosion and pollutants coming from an area of mare imnsive land use to a waterbody.
The reduction of erosion and pollutants occurs through natal mechanisms such as deposition,
infiltration, adsorption, absorption, filtration and decomposition. Natural forested areas have the
best capacity for collecting and storing nutrients and the canopy protects the soil from erosion.
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS
1. Applicability
a. Mountain Island Lake: These guidelines are applicable to property in the Mountain Island
Lake watershed as defined in the applicable local subdivision regulations as follows:
? All new subdivisions of land with property al jacent to the lake or a perennial
stream, approved in Mecklenburg County afar March 8, 1993, in Charlotte after
June 21, 1993, in Cornelius after September 20, 1993 and in Huntersville after
October 1, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as specified in the
applicable subdivision regulations (i.e. "they have been grandfathered").
? All new or improved lots adjacent to the lake or a perennial stream in the
Mecklenburg County and Charlotte, commencing construction after June 21,
1993, in Cornelius after September 20, 1993, and in Huntersville after October
1, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as specified in the applicable
zoning regulations (i.e. "they have been grandfathered").
b. Lake Norman: These guidelines are applicable to property in the Lake Norman watershed
as defined in the applicable local subdivision regulations as follows:
? All new subdivisions of land with property adjacent to the lake or a perennial
stream, approved in Mecklenburg County after June 6, 1994, and in Cornelius
after September 20, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as specified in
the applicable subdivision regulations (i.e. "they have been grandfathered").
? All new or improved lots adjacent to the lake or a perennial stream in
Mecklenburg County commencing construction after June 6, 1994, and in
Cornelius after September 20, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as
specified in the applicable zoning regulations (i.e. "they have been
grandfathered").
? For buffer guidance in the portion of the watershed under the jurisdiction of the
Town of Davidson, refer to its local zoning and subdivision ordinances which
became effective October 1, 1993.
C. Lake Wylie: These guidelines are applicable to property in the Lake Wylie watershed as
defined in the applicable local subdivision regulations as follows:
? All new subdivisions of land with property adjacent to the lake or a perennial
stream, approved in Mecklenburg County after June 20, 1994, and in Charlotte
after June 21, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as specified in the
applicable subdivision regulations (i.e. "they have been grandfathered").
? All new or improved lots adjacent to the lake or a perennial stream in
Mecklenburg County commencing construction after June 20, 1994, and in
Charlotte after June 21, 1993, unless prior approval had been granted as specified
in the applicable zoning regulations (i.e. "they have been grandfathered").
2. Requirements/Allowances
a. Enhancement or improvement of an effective buffer is no required.
b. When a site specific buffer plan is needed, (required or voluntary enhancement) each
subdivision or lot shall provide to MCDEP a plan for approval. Plans shall be submitted
individually or in conjunction with erosion control and/or subdivision/building review
plans.
c. Slope shall be addressed in each individual buffer plan as to the number and density of
tree cover and other plant material in order to adequately protect the shoreline. In
general, the steeper the slope grade, the greater the density of trees and vegetation
required to control the runoff. All erosion control devices should be located along the
upland side of the buffer. To address any erosion caused by the construction of
accessways or shoreline stabilization, temporary erosion control measures may occur in
the buffer with approval from MCDEP.
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d. If concentrated flow from a subdivision or a lot begins above a buffer, it should be
dispersed as it flows into the buffer to promote shallow and uniform flow . An example
of one such technique is attached. (See Attachment A).
e. Shoreline stabilization is allowed as long as minimal disturbance of the existing buffer
occurs. Other required permits for shoreline maintenance, dredging or filling, and dock
construction (401/404 permits, Duke Power, Building Standards) need to be obtained
prior to construction.
f. Land clearing is allowed on a limited conditional basis as explained at Part B.3.
g. Openings to provide access to the lake and dock areas are allowed, but are limited to a
maximum width of 10 feet for boats and 6 feet for walkways. Access to the streams are
limited to a maximum width of 6 feet for walkways. Pervious materials should be used
as base material or elevated boardwalks can be used. Paths should be constructed to
effectively control runoff and erosion. Where slopes exceed 15%, lake or stream access
methods must receive prior approval, unless they are above ground (boardwalks). Boat
access to the lake is permitted.
h. Temporary disturbances of the buffer are allowed with prior approval and shall be
evaluated on a case by case basis taking into consideration the primary intent of these
Guidelines.
3. Prohibitions
a. Turf grass, as a permanent landscape feature, is not permitted within the buffer. Turf
grass used for temporary erosion control measures as part of an approved plan is
allowable (e.g. rye).
b. Impervious structures such as driveways and boat houses on land are not permitted within
the buffer.
c. Septic tanks are not permitted within the buffer. Repairs to existing septic systems, that
involve no increase in capacity, shall be considered on a case by case basis.
B. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING BUFFER VEGETATION
1. Groundcover
Existing, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, natural grasses or perennials should be left in place.
Where there is not enough vegetation to control runoff and erosion, a mulch cover of 2 inch
minimum depth should be maintained over the entire buffer area. This should be, whenever
possible, made up of natural leaf litter as is typically found in an undisturbed wooded area.
Where this natural litter is not present at a sufficient depth, it should be supplemented with
a natural organic mulch such as leaves, leaf mold, wood chips, tree bark or pine needles.
Removal of natural leaf fall from within the buffer is prohibited as natural leaf litter provides
beneficial results such as enriching the soil, protecting tree roots and absorbing water runoff.
2. Existing Tree Cover
Except as otherwise provided in these Guidelines, existing tree cover should be retained at
a minimum density of at least 12 healthy trees of a minimum 6 inch caliper per 1000 square
feet of buffer area. This minimum tree density should be more or less uniformly distributed
over the entire buffer area with the exception of approved openings. Pruning of trees within
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the buffer will be limited to the removal of only lateral limbs from no more than the lower
50 percent of the tree's total height. Topping is not allowed. The Subdivision Regulations
state that "No trees larger than 2 inch caliper are to be removed except for dead or diseased
trees." Where an adequate density of natural tree cover exists, but there are too few trees
of the minimum 6 inch diameter size class, then two trees of at least a 1 1/2 inch caliper
may be counted for each deficiency of a larger tree. As an example, if a buffer contained
2500 square feet, the normal standard would be a minimum of 30, six inch trees. If the
buffer had only 10 trees over six inches and the rest were smaller, then the standard would
be met with the 10 six inch trees and 40 (2x20) trees above 1 1/2 inches in caliper.
3. Land Clearing
'fie removal of some native vines, shrubs, groundcovers and small trees to facilitate a better
view or a more aesthetically pleasing natural landscape may be allowed. This thinning
operation must be done with hand tools and/or minimal use of approved herbicides. No
grubbing of tree stumps is allowed; however, their removal with a stump grinding machine
which causes minimal soil disturbance is allowed. Natural leaf litter, humus and soil should
remain.
4. Exceptions:
? Some tree thinning may be permissible with approval where thick cover exists and it is
desirable to promote a healthy tree cover and produce the most effective buffer, .
? The minimum desired tree density standard may be reduced in order to reduce crowding
to below 12 trees per 1000 square feet, if the buffer contains a majority of large diameter
trees. For every three trees that have a diameter at chest height of over 12 inches, the
total number of trees desired within the buffer is reduced by one tree. As an example,
if a buffer is 2500 square feet, it should contain a minimum of 30 healthy trees of a
minimum six inch diameter. Should 16 of these trees be 12 inches in diameter or above,
then the minimum desired standard would drop to 26 trees with the lower density being
found in the area where the larger trees were predominant.
C. PLANTING NEW/ADDITIONAL VEGETATION IN BUFFER
1. New or Enhanced Tree Cover
In areas of the buffer where the density of trees is less than the minimum, it is desirable to
plant new trees. Where new or replacement trees are installed to satisfy the minimum
standards set forth in these Guidelines, they should be planted to a density of 12 trees per
1000 square feet and have a minimum caliper of 1 1/4 inches measured at 6 inches above
the rootball. Equivalent combinations of permanent tree, shrubs and groundcovers may be
substituted with approval.
2. Shrubs and Gooundcovers
Planting of additional shrubs, groundcovers and perennials may be approved if done so with
minimal disturbance to root systems of existing trees. Addition of nutrients (fertilizers) into
these buffer areas is prohibited except at planting time when mixing nutrients and soil
amendments with the backfill soil is acceptable.
4
D. SUGGESTED VEGETATION
All listings are for North Carolina in general and need to be`matched with your local conditions.
All species should be matched to your soils and your soil drainage situation. It is also
recommended that a diverse mixture of vegetation be maintained to avoid severe loss of
vegetative cover caused by infestation or disease. Assistance from County agencies such as
MCDEP and the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service or from private landscaping firms is
available to homeowners to determine existing species composition existing in the buffer.
1. Herbaceous Species (Wet) for Buffer Area Planting - Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina
Adapted from a list from David Patrick, Jr., HDR Engineering, Charlotte, NC
Water Depth Requirements:
1 = transitional (0 - 4" water)
2 = shallow emergent (4" - 1' water)
3 = deep emergent (1' - 3' water)
Common Name Water Depth (See above table)
1. Fragrant water lily 3
2. Arrow-head 2
3. Bacopa 1
4. Hedge hyssop 1
5. False-pimpernel 1
6. Soft rush 1
7. Bulrush 2
8. Spikerush 1
9. Day flower 1
10. Blue-flag Iris 1
11. Lizard's Tail 1,2
12. Maidencane 1,2
13. Pickerelweed 2
14. Meadow-beauty 1
15. Marsh seedbox 1,2
16. Cutgrass 1
17. Hatpins 1
18. Bog buttons 1
19. Buttercup 1
20. Easter Lily 1
21. Arrow Arum 2
22. Cattail 2,3
23. Sedge 1
24. Flat sedge 1
25. Bedstraw 1
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2. Native Shrubs for Buffer Area Planting, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Moisture requirements range from dry to low to wet.
Adapted from David D. Patrick, Jr., HDR Engineering, Charlotte, NC
Common Name Moisture Requirements
Blueberry (Sparkleberry) dry
(Gooseberry) dry
Chinquapin dry
Dogwood low
(Flowering) low-dry
Hawthorn dry
Hazel-nut low
Hop Hornbeam low
Ironwood low
Mountain Laurel dry
Paw Paw (Asiminia triloba) low
(Asiminia parviflora) dry
Persimmon dry
Plum (Chickasaw) dry
(Wild Plum) dry
S ilverbell low
Sourwood low
Spicebush wet
Swamp Azalea wet
Sweet-shrub wet
Tag (Hazel) Alder wet-low
Viburnum (Possum Haw) wet-low
(Nannyberry) wet-low
(Blue Haw) dry
Rose (Wild Rose) dry
(Swamp Rose) wet
Willow (Black Willow) wet
(Silky Willow) wet
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3. Tree Species For Buffer Area Planting
Suggested trees can be used in three different soil moisture types and are grouped in the
following categories:
? Wetland: Areas that are periodically inundated and have wet to moist soils.
? Transitional: Areas that are infrequently inundated and have moist soils.
? Upland: Areas that have no moisture restrictions and include most normal landscaping
species.
ie Wetland Transitional Upland
Black Willow X
Brookside/River Alder x X
Green Ash x X
River Birch x X
Black Gum x X X
Eastern Cottonwood x X X
American Hornbeam x X X
Shagbark Hickory X
Pecan Hickory x X X
London Plane X
Red Maple x X X
Silver Maple x X X
Cherrybark Oak x X X
humard Oak x X X
Swamp Oak x X X
Water Oak x X X
Willow Oak X
Sweetgum X X X
Sycamore x X X
Tuliptree/Yellow Poplar x X X
American Beech X
Black Walnut x X
Eastern Hop Hornbeam x X
Flowering Dogwood x X
Southern Red Oak x X
Redbud x X
Sugar Maple X
Pecan X
Deodar Cedar X
Japanese cryptomeria x
White ash x
Maidenhair tree x
Southern magnolia x
7
species
Loblolly pine
White oak
Scarlet Oak
Live oak
Weeping willow
American linden
Crape myrtle
Flowering crabapple
Sourwood
Japanese cherry
Wetland Transitional
x X
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Upland
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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03/09/95 CatevorY WATE
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Project Name Land Acquisition for Watershed Protection
Fund Center 637.28 Priority 7 Project Number 73
Project Length (ft.) 0 Size (in.):0
Project Description
This project provides for the acquisition of land along the shores
Mountain Island Lake to assist in protection of this watershed. Mountain
Island Lake is the primary drinking water source and where CMIA main raw water
intake is located for Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Acquisition of lend along Mountain Island will help to provide a buffer
frois dwelopment in the watershed area. A total of %13.2 million is proposed
over a 15-20 year period to fund this purchase.
I Previous Appropriations:%600,000
Estimated Balance 6/30/95
700,000
Five Year CIP:$2
f For Ten Year Meeds:% 2,700,000
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600000 600000
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Planning Staff Assessawnt:
This project iMtements the recomnerdations of the Mt. Island Lake Watershed Protection Plan, approved try city'sind
County governments. This project assists in providing long tern water quality protection to the major drinking
water source in the county. It is rated a nediun priority since failure to undertake these acquisitions does not
have the saw level of short tern consequences nor*+elly associated with high priority projects.

J ?n

MECKLENBURG COUNTY
c?
T4 NPark and Recreation Department
July 24, 1995
Arnold Jarrell
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
Dear Arnold:
DPS#10224
A : CI41UDREQ
DPS#Iv
At your request, enclosed is information briefly describing
Mecklenburg County's greenway and watershed protection programs.
I have provided the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) descriptions
for land acquisition (which includes greenway land acquisition),
for greenway trail construction and for watershed protection (land
acquisition on Mountain Island Lake). This packet also includes a
Mecklenburg County u'reenway Master Plan map, a greenway brochure
and a map showing land acquired or managed by the County in the
Mountain Island Lake area.
Approximately 2,000 flood plain acres have been acquired county-
wide under the greenway program. In the Mountain Island Lake area
the County owns 2248 acres and manages two sites owned by the City
of Charlotte (acquired by C-MUD). These sites are shown as #1
(Stephens Road Site; 210 acres) and #2 (Paw Paw Site; 79 acres).
The total acreage owned/managed within the watershed is (+i-) 2537.
If you need any additional information or have further questions,
please call me at 336-5481.
Very truly yours,
Nancy M ?Brunnemer, AICP -=- _
Park Planner
Copy to: R. Wayne Weston, Director
Fred H. Gray, Jr., Deputy Director
Encl.
PEOPLE • PRIDE • PROGRESS
700 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina =.5202 • 1704) 336-3854 • FAX [phone]
All services are available without regard to origin, sex, or disability
02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -1-
Project ID M-P/R-0071
Category PARK AND RECREATION
Project Title Park Land Acquisition - Phase I
Sub-Title
Project Status Submittal Status
( ) New Project [ ] Submit for Needs
(X) Returning Project (Revised) [X] Submit for CIP
( ) Returning Project (No Changes) [ ] Map or Photograph
Departmental Priority: 2 Planning Rating: H-1-1
Contact Person Nancy M. Brunnemer
Assessment
Included
Budget Order: 2
Phone [phone]
Project Description
This project provides for the acquisition of public park lands which
will enable the County to provide suburban neighborhood parks,improve
configuration and buffers for some exisiting facilities,acquire land for
parks adjacent to new school sites, complete nature preserves and community
parks that are not at target acreage, buy out developed site at City View and
to secure land to ensure greenway continuity.
This project funds the acquisition of land designated in Greenway
Master Plan and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks Master Plan. Funding for
greenway/park acquisition should be available to complete this major
preservation effort and for the ability to acquire land in critical areas
when there is opportunity.
This project meets the need by providing for land acquisition that:
(1) is critical for greenway continuity; (2) enhances the function of parks;
(3) provides for specific neighborhood or school park sites; and (4) provides
for the completion of nature preserves and community parks (McDowell Basin
and Catawba Riverfront). s
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02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report
Project ID M-P/R-0071
Project Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3
Planning/Design/Engineering
Administration/Legal
40000 40000 30000
Land/ROW Acquisition
6255000 4160000 3240000
Construction
Equipment/Furnishing
Contingency
Other
Year Totals
6295000 4200000 3270000
Five Year Total: 20710000
Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7-10
35000 40000 45000 200000
3360000 3510000 3660000 13000000
3395000 3550000 3705000 13200000
Ten Year Total: 37615,000
Process used to determine capital costs
Current land sale prices throughout the community.

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -3-
Project ID M-P/R-0071
Will this project have an impact on the operating budget? Y
Operating Impact Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3
Personnel
Operating
Capital Outlay
10000
Less Revenues
Year Totals
10000
No. new. employees (first 5 years)
Needs Criteria
[ ] Meets a legal mandate
Y4 Y5 Y6-10
No. new employees (last five years)
Specify:
[X] Relates to an approved plan or policy
Specify: Greenway & Parks Master Plans, District & 2005 Plans
[X] Protects public health or safety
[X] Improves the environment
[X] Stabilizes a neighborhood
[ ] Benefits the economy
[ ] Repairs or maintains the community infrastructure
[X] Results in a cost savings for the City or County
[ ] Increases productivity of the department
[X] Improves the quality of an existing service
[X] Responds to a demand for new or expanded service

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -4-
Project ID M-P/R-0071
Project Justification
Greenways help protect the environment by enhancing air and water quality.
Neighborhood/school parks are focal points for communities; co-location of
parks with school sites more efficiently uses land and capital resources and
improves leisure service delivery. other public facilities could be
co-located at park sites. Parks/greenways located where people live and work
conserves, yet maximizes public resources.

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -1-
Project ID M-P/R-0110
Category PARK AND RECREATION
Project Title Greenw
Sub-Title
Project Status
( ) New Project
(X) Returning Project
( ) Returning Project
ay Construction Fund - Phase I
Submittal Status
[ ] Submit for Needs
(Revised) [X] Submit for CIP
(No Changes) [ ] Map or Photograph
Departmental Priority: 5 Planning Rating: H-1-1
Contact Person Nancy M. Brunnemer
Assessment
Included
Budget Order: 5
Phone [phone]
Project Description
This project provides for the development of segments of 16 of the 22
greenways identified in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Greenway Master Plan.
The need for this project is identified in the Greenway Master Plan and
the Generalized Land Use Plan-2005. It would provide for the construction of
trails on property owned by the County for greenways serving all geographic
areas. Greenways provide access to natural areas for citizens for the
purpose of passive recreation, environmental education and conservation.
This project would provide for the construction of up to 20 miles of trails,
neighborhood entrances, landscaping, signage, benches, trash receptacles and
bridges. The greenway projects would include segments on Clarks, Mallard,
Campbell, McAlpine, McMullen, Lower McAlpine, Torrence, Little Sugar, Toby,
Four Mile, Coffey, Stewart, Beard's, Irvin's, Back and Reedy Creeks.
The project meets the need by implementing a substantial portion of the
greenway system, which would provide pedestrian/biking trails in all
geographic areas within the County.

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -2-
Project ID M-P/R-0110
Project Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Planning/Design/Engineering
Administration/Legal
Land/ROW Acquisition
Construction
Y5 Y6
Y7-10
1000000 1040000 1080000
Equipment/Furnishing
Contingency
Other
Year Totals
1000000 1040000 1080000
Five Year Total: 4240000
1120000 1700000
5400000
1120000 1700000 5400000
Ten Year Total: 11340000
Process used to determine capital costs
Costs are based upon current construction costs for greenway development.

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Project ID M-P/R-0110
Will this project have an impact on the operating budget? N
Operating Impact Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 YS Y6-10
Personnel
Operating
Capital Outlay
Less Revenues
Year Totals
No. new employees (first 5 years)
No. new employees (last five years)
Needs Criteria
[ ] Meets a legal mandate
Specify:
[X] Relates to an approved plan or policy
Specify: Mecklenburg County.Greenway Master Plan
[ ] Protects public health or safety
[X] Improves the environment
[ ] Stabilizes a neighborhood
[ ] Benefits the economy
[ ] Repairs or maintains the community infrastructure
[ ] Results in a cost savings for the City or County
[ ] Increases productivity of the department
[X] Improves the quality of an existing service
[X] Responds to a demand for new or expanded service

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -4-
Project ID M-P/R-0110
Project Justification
This project appears in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg.Greenway Master Plan, the
Generalized Land Use Plan-2005 and various district plans. It will provide
for the construction of trails on property acquired by the County to serve
all geographic areas. Greenways provide access to natural areas for citizens
for the purpose passive recreation and environmental education. In locations
where the floodplain acquired for the greenway system is wide and flat, the
potential for joint-use exists with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System.
Athletic fields could be constructed at these locations to be used by
students attending schools which would need to be constructed on adjacent,
non-floodplain property. Additionally, the greenway trails could be
constructed to accomodate high school cross country courses.

A:GWCONST
GREENWAY CONSTRUCTION - CIP PROJECT
Following are sections of greenway creeks where trails are to be
developed to complete the system. Greenway construction is very
site specific regarding number of bridge or low-water crossings,
bank stabilization, type of trail surface and/or need for
boardwalks (required through wetlands by Corps of Engineers),
amount of landscaping (tied to number of pedestrian entrances,
number of signs and other improvements.
greenwav creek
Clarks
Mallard
Campbell
McAlpine
Lower McAlpine
Torrence/McDowell
Little Sugar
Toby
Four Mile
Coffey
Stewart
Beards
Irvins
Briar
Paw/Gum Branch
Back
Reedy
estimated miles to be developed
2
2.5
3.5
3
1
8.5
9
2.5
6
3
5
2.5
3
4.5
3
3
3.5
62.5 estimated total length of trails
to be constructed
Construction costs can range
to $250 per linear foot for
crossings average $1,000 per
areas average $60 per linear
greenway trail construction
requires clearing, i.e. in s
line right of way will be utj
:rom $6.00 per linear foot for gravel
concrete with gabion walls. Bridge
foot and boardwalks through wetland
foot. Another factor in determining
costs is whether the trail area
)me cases an existing sanitary sewer
lized- and *Would already be cleared.
02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report
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Project ID M-P/R-0073
Category PARK AND RECREATION
Project Title Waters
Sub-Title
Project Status
( ) New Project
(X) Returning Project
( ) Returning Project
hed Protection - Phase II
Submittal
[ ] Submit
(Revised) [X] Submit
(No Changes) [ ] Map or
Status
for Needs
for CIP
Photograph
Departmental Priority: 6 Planning Rating: H-1-1
Contact Person Nancy M. Brunnemer
Assessment
Included
Budget Order: 6
Phone [phone]
Project Description
This project provides for land acquisition as recommended in the
Mountain Island Lake Watershed Protection Plan.
The balance of the acreage to be acquired by the County is approximately
900 acres which includes: (1) greenway/floodplain along Gar, McDowell and
Torrence Creeks, (2) undeveloped acreage on Gar Creek Cove and (3) other
properties within the critical protection area.
The need for this project is supported by the Watershed Protection Plan
which also proposes the methodology for implementation. Preservation of
watershed acreage as open space will protect water quality and
reduce/eliminate the need for chemical cleansing in the future. This
watershed will protect drinking water for the growing population in
Mecklenburg and (portions of) Gaston County.
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02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report
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Project ID M-P/R-0073
Project Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Planning/Design/Engineering
Administration/Legal
150000
Land/ROW Acquisition
2000000 1080000 1120000
Construction
Equipment/Furnishing
Contingency
Other
Year Totals
2150000 1080000 1120000
Five Year Total: 4350000
Process used to determine capital costs
Costs are based upon current land sale prices.
Y5 Y6 Y7-10
Ten Year Total: 4350000

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report
Project ID M-P/R-0073
Will this project have an impact on the operating budget? N
Operating Impact Costs
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6-10
Personnel
Operating
Capital Outlay
Less Revenues
Year Totals
No. new employees (first 5 years)
Page -3-
No. new employees (last five years)
Needs Criteria
[ ] Meets a legal mandate
Specify:
[X] Relates to an approved plan or policy
Specify: Mountain Island Lake Watershed Protection Plan
[X] Protects public health or safety
[X] Improves the environment
[ ] Stabilizes a neighborhood _
[X] Benefits the economy
[X] Repairs or maintains the community infrastructure
[X] Results in a cost savings for the City or County
[ ] Increases productivity of the department
[ ] Improves the quality of an existing service
[ ] Responds to a demand for new or expanded service

02/28/95 Capital Projects Detail Report Page -4-
Project ID M-P/R-0073
Project Justification
This open space preservation project will help protect the quality of
drinking water, enhance air quality and provide low impact recreation areas
(greenways). Protecting the water source in this manner will enhance overall
quality of life for the community. This acquisition project and eventual
land management will be coordinated with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility
Department (C-MUD).

2/27/95
WATERSHED PROTECTION - Phase II: (additional explanation)
Estimated acreage remaining to be protected through acquisition on
Mountain Island Lake:
1. Gar Creek Greenway and McDowell Creek Greenway (flood-plain)
approximately 580 acres.
2. Area north of Stephens Road tract is owned by Duke Power
Company and will remain so based on their Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) license requirements. This
includes approximately 335 acres which should be protected
as noted in the adopted Watershed Protection Regulations.
3. C-MUD has an option on approximately 35 acres between
Stephens Road tract and Waterfowl Refuge. Optioned until
8/96; to be acquired with C-MUD funds.
(Note: C-MUD acquired 210 acres of the Stephens Road tract from
Crescent Resources, Inc. This acreage is being managed by Parks
and Recreation under a conservation/management agreement with the
City of Charlotte (as is the 79-acre Paw Paw tract on Neck Road).
Both of properties are within the critical area boundaries of the
watershed protection plan.
4. Several additional tracts along the shoreline/within the
area targeted for protection = approximately 280 acres.
Total area targeted for acquisition = approximately 800 - 900
acres. Most critical is Gar Creek flood plain, then McDowell
Creek flood plain.

`?. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING PROCESS
2.1 Goals of Duke Power's Shoreline Management Plan
The goals of the Catawba-Wateree Hydro Project Shoreline Management Plan are:
• to provide for continued public and private access to project reservoirs without
destruction of the natural resource
• to ensure that the project's current and future public recreational needs are addressed
To achieve these goals the plan will include the following: (1) estimates of annual recreation use;
(2) an evaluation of the adequacy of the recreation facilities at the project; (3) and a description of
the existing and proposed public recreation facilities, including a schedule for future recreational
development if applicable. The plan is also intended to provide: (1) detailed information on the
anticipated future use and development without destruction or impingement of the recreational,
aesthetic, or other uses of the reservoir, including the supporting documentation and analysis of its
proposal; (2) a description of the methodology used to collect the data; and (3) documentation of
consultation with the appropriate North and South Carolina recreation and natural resource
agencies, including specific descriptions of how the agencies' comments are accommodated in the
revised shoreline management plan.
Duke intends to use the approved SMP as a basis for making decisions concerning utilization of
project lands and waters as well as adjacent Duke properties designated for potential future public
use.
The plan is expected to be updated periodically (e.g. 5-10 year intervals) in consultation with the
appropriate local, state and federal recreational and resource agencies, and will be adjusted as
necessary to meet changing demands.
2.2 Planning Methodology
The planning methodology used to develop the Shoreline Management Plan consists of the 6 basic
steps described in this section and illustrated in the enclosed process flowchart (Fig.2-1).
2.2.1 Classification of Existing Shoreline Use
The first step in the Shoreline Management Plan development involves a shoreline classification
system and then classifies shoreline areas inside the project boundary that are already in use or
have a proposed future use. The shoreline of each lake was reviewed in detail using visual
- observation from the water and permitting records to identify all the existing shoreline uses. The
appropriate classifications for each shoreline area were then digitized into a computer-aided
mapping system. Breakdowns of shoreline percentages for each existing use classification and
land cover on the undeveloped and environmental portions of the lake are also provided for
informational purposes. Shoreline classification categories are defined as follows:
A. CommerciallNon-Residential:
Project lands and waters where boats can be launched, retrieved or moored, and where
provisions for food services, convenience retailing including petroleum dispensing, wet and
dry storage of watercraft and other activities customarily associated with marinas,
campgrounds and yacht clubs take place.
Rev: Original 3 10/1/94
B. CommerciaUResidential:
Project lands and waters occupied by slips and/or docking facilities for the purpose of
providing access to the lake for residential property such as townhouses, condominiums and
subdivision access lots. Commercial/residential facilities can accommodate more than 10
watercraft simultaneously.
C. Residential:
Project lands and waters occupied by non-commercial piers and private individual piers for
homeowners. This classification may include, among other things, piers, boathouses,
boatshelters, boat docks, floats, and boat ramps that serve single-family dwellings. Facilities
classified as Residential can accommodate no more than 10 watercraft simultaneously.
D. Recreational:
Project lands and waters occupied by facilities supporting various public recreational
amenities. Examples of the recreational classification include public access areas and state,
district and county parks that adjoin the project.
Note: Each of the above classifications also has an associated "future use" classification.
Future use classifications are applied later in the process to classify the remaining
shoreline.
E. Project Operations:
Project lands and waters associated with dams, dikes, transmission corridors, power plant
facilities and right-of-ways.
F. Environmental:
Project lands which are covered by water for a significant part of the year. The characteristics
are such that aquatic vegetation is usually established. Environmental areas are usually
located in shallow areas of the reservoirs and include mud flats, wooded swamps and floating
vegetation. A wetlands expert from NC State University provided support when the initial
observations were made in 1991 to identify significant environmental areas. To protect their
environmental values, future development within the project boundary in areas under this
classification will not generally be approved by Duke Power Company.
G. Natural Areas:
These areas do not qualify as Environmental, but have characteristics (e.g. shallow water) that
preclude most development inside the project-bbundarysThese areas will primarily remain in
their natural state, but consideration may be given for some types of public development such
as right-of-ways, recreation facilities, project operations, water intakes, etc.
2.2.2 Boating and Lake Use Analysis
The next step in plan development involved a detailed study of boating and other recreational
opportunities at the project. This study was conducted on a lake-by-lake basis to improve
knowledge of important lake management factors.
Rev: Original 4 10/1/94
APPENDIX 3. RARE AND PROTECTED ANIMAL SPECIES FROM MECKLENBURG
AND GASTON COUNTIES
SPECIES AND
COMMON NAME LEGAL REQUIRED HABITAT STATUS ON
Scientific Name STATUS* HABITAT PROTECT AREA**
Bog Turtle
Clemmys mtchlenbergii
Carolina Darter
Etheostoma collis
Santee Chub
Cyprinella zaiiema
Carolina Elktoe
Alasmidonta decorata
Carolina Heelsplitter
Lasmigona decorata
*LEGAL STATUS:
NT Sphagnum bogs, swamps, and NP
slow meadow streams
SC Perennial streams, rivers NP
SR Perennial streams, rivers NP
NX Perennial streams, rivers NP
FE, NE Perennial streams, rivers NP
FE = Listed as Endangered, FWS.
FT = Listed as Threatened, FWS.
FC = Candidate for Federal listing [not legally protected].
NE = Listed as Endangered by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
NT = Listed as Threatened by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
NX= Listed as Extirpated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
SC = Listed as Special Concern by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
SR = Significantly Rare. Species is listed by the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program, but is not legally protected.
**SPECIES AND HABITAT STATUS ON CONSTRUCTION AREA:
HP = Habitat present on construction area.
MP = Marginal habitat present on construction area.
NP = Habitat not present on construction area.
SP = Species present on construction area.
NO = Species not observed on construction area.
NS = Specialized sampling required to determine species presence; not conducted
during this survey.
APPENDIX 4. RARE AND PROTECTED PLANT SPECIES FROM MECKLENBURG
AND GASTON COUNTIES
SPECIES AND
COMMON NAME LEGAL REQUIRED HABITAT STATUS ON
Scientft Name STATUS* HABITAT CO NSTRUCTION AREA**

Alabama Grape Fern SR Moist woods NP
Botrychium jenmanii
Bigleaf Magnolia SR Rich woods NP
Magnolia macrophylla
Biltmore Carrion-flower C Deciduous woods NP
Smilax biltmoreana
Bradley's Spleenwort C Moist woods NP
Asplenium bradleyi
Carolina Birdfoot-trefoil C Dry woods, clearings MP, NO
Lotus helleri
Carolina Thimbleweed
Anemone caroliniana
Crested Coralroot
Hexalectris spicata
Dwarf Juniper
Juniperus communis var. depressa
Georgia Aster
Aster georgianus
Necklace Sedge
Carex projecta
Heller's Rabbit Tobacco
Gnaplialium helleri var. lielleri
Indian Olive
Nestronia umbellula
C Upland seepage swamp openings; NP
wet meadows
SR Rocky woods, neutral soils NP
C Rocky soil NP
FC, C Woodlands, woodland MP, NO
borders, old fields, and pastures
C Low woods
NP
SR Woodland borders, openings MP, NO
FC, SR Oak-hickory-pine woods with NP
heath understory; granite outcrops
Northern Cup-plant SR Alluvial woods, marshes NP
Silphium perfoliatum
Prairie-dock SR Calcareous glades and barrens NP
Silphiunt terebintliinacetun
Schweinitz's Sunflower FE, NE Upland woods, pastures MP, NO
Heliantlnts scltweinitzii
Shootingstar SR Mesic hardwood forests over NP
Dodecatlteon meadia basic soils
Smooth Purple Coneflower FE, NE Meadows, open woodlands NP
Echinacea laevigata on basic or circumneutral soils
Tall Larkspur E-SC Rich woods NP
Delphinium exaltation
Thin-pod White Wild Indigo SR Open woods and clearings MP, NO
Baptisia albescens
*LEGAL STATUS:
FE = Listed as Endangered, FWS.
FT = Listed as Threatened, FWS.
FC = Candidate for Federal listing [not legally protected].
NE = Listed as Endangered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
NT = Listed as Threatened by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
SC = Listed as Special Concern by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
C = Candidate for listing by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program [not
legally protected].
SR = Significantly Rare. Species is listed by the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program, but is not legally protected.
**SPECIES AND HABITAT STATUS ON CONSTRUCTION AREA:
HP = Habitat present on construction area.
MP = Marginal habitat present on construction area.
NP = Habitat not present on construction area.
SP = Species present on construction area.
NO = Species not observed on construction area.
NS = Specialized sampling required to determine species presence; not conducted
during this survey.
APPENDIX 5. SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF COMMONLY FOUND PLANT AND
ANIMAL SPECIES
Common Name Scientific Nance
Plant species
Asters Aster sp.
Bamboo Bambusa sp.
Blackberry Ritbits sp.
Broomsedge Andropogoii spp.
Catbrier Smilax sp.
Chinese Privet Ligustrum sinense
Crepe Myrtle Lagerstoemia indica
Eastern Redcedar jttnipertts virginia?ia
Fennel Anthemias sp.
Fig Ficus carica
Goldenrod Solidago sp.
Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica
Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda
Muscadine Vitis rotundifolia
Panic Grass Panicum sp.
Pokeweed Phytolacca americana
Redbud Cercis caiiadensis
Smooth Alder Alnits serrulata
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflita
Tulip Poplar Liriodeiidroii tithpifera
Willow Oak Quercus phellos
Animal species
American Crow Corvtts brachyrhynchos
Asiatic Clam Corbicula rnanileiisis
Bass Microptertts spp.
Black Crappie Potnoxis ii igroi?iacit la tits
Bluegill Lepfiinis macrochirus
Bluejay Cyartocitta cristata
Canada Goose Braiita cattadejisis
Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Carolina Chickadee Parus carolinensis
Carolina Wren Tln-yotltorus ludovicianus
Carp Cyprinus carpio
Channel Catfish Ictalurtts pttnctatus
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Sylvdagus floridatuts
European Starling
Field Sparrow
Gizzard Shad
House Sparrow
Large-mouth Bass
Mosquitoefish
Mourning Dove
Redbreast Sunfish
Redear Sunfish
Sunfish
Threadfin Shad
Tufted Titmouse
Warbler
Wild Turkey
Yellow Perch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Zebra mussel
Stitrims vidgaris
Spizella pitsilla
Doroso»ta cepedianurii
Passer doniesticits
Micropterus salinoides
Gaiiibitsia affiiiis
Zmaida ritacroura
Lepoinis attritus
Lepomis nticroloplius
Lepoinis spp.
Dorosoina petenense
Parits bicolor
Deiidroica sp.
Meleagris gallopavo
Perca flavesceiis
Dmdroica coroiiata

APPENDIX 6. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES
GARROW & ASSOCIATES, INC.
13 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
Friday January 28, 1994
Mr. Steve Cook
Metcalf & Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta GA 30361
Re: Report of Archaeological Assessment of Proposed for Upgrade for existing Raw
Water Pump Station on Mountain Island Lake for the Charlotte Mecklenburg
Utility District.
Dear Mr. Cook:
On January 13, 1994, I conducted a field inspection of the location of the proposed
upgrade of the Raw Water Pump Station on Mountain Island Lake. It is located in
the western Piedmont Plateau in the northwestern part of the Charlotte, North
Carolina metropolitan area (Map 1). It is on a ridge of 660 feet elevation above mean
sea level (Map 2) and overlooks the former Catawba River floodplain. The ridge is
paralleled on the south by an unnamed intermittent tributary of the Catawba River.
A background check of the pump station location at the Office of State Archaeology
in Raleigh indicated that there were no previously reported sites on or near the
proposed impact area. The nearest site, 31MK126, is on the next ridge to the
northeast. It is in a similar topographic situation 0.7 miles (1100 meters) from the
project area. It was reported to the Office of State Archaeology by Bill Fischer in 1979.
Mr. Fischer found a Guilford point dating to about 5,000 years ago. It is common to
find artifacts from that time period on exposed ridges.
The pump station was established in its present location in 1922 after the
construction of Mountain Island Lake. It has since been upgraded with extra cells of
two or more pumps in about 1944 and 1965- (StevLv Cook, personal communication,
1994). Before 1922, it was on the bank of the Catawba River below its present
location. A plaque salvaged from the original Catawba River pump station is on the
wall of the present station. A photograph of the original station is posted in the
existing station (Photograph 1).
The area to be impacted is comprised of a 150 feet north-south by 150 feet east-west
square located east of the present pump station building and east of the associated
electric power transformer pen (Map 3). The pump station manager, Mr. Bill
Bergess, who has been at the location for 16 years, reported that the impact area was
Atlanta, Georgia Athens, Georgia Memphis, Tennessee Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Garrow & Associates, Inc. Page - 2
formerly occupied by an equipment outbuilding constructed during the 1920s.
During the last 10 years it was removed and replaced by the small metal building
now on the east edge of the impact area (Photograph 2). When the road to the
station was repaved three years ago, asphalt from the old road was spread in the
proposed impact area and packed. There is also a septic tank in the center of the
impact area (see arrow in Photograph 2) and associated drain field.
A walkover of the impact area revealed no archaeological artifacts. The elevated
location of the proposed impact area suggests that if there ever were prehistoric or
historic artifacts on the site, they would have been confined to near the surface.
There are no higher colluvial source areas that could have supplied sediment to
cover the location and preserve a site intact.
The necessarily shallow character of any sedimentary deposits on the location,
coupled with nearly a century of equipment activity, construction of a septic tank
and drain field, and subsequent paving, precludes any possibility of an intact
archaeological site in the impact area. We recommend that no further
archaeological studies are necessary at the proposed upgrade of the Raw Water
Pump Station on Mountain Island Lake.
Sincerely,
GARROW & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Joel Gunn
Senior Archaeologist
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Photograph 2. View North of Impact Area. The arrow indicates the septic tank. The
machine shed is to the right. The electric power transformer is to left out of picture.
Mountain Island Lake is in the background behind the brush but nearer than the
house on the other side of the lake.
Photograph 1. Former Pump Station Located near the Catawba River. When
Mountain Island Lake was built in 1922, the pump station was moved up hill to its
present location.
William R. Nethery
Senior Environmental Scientist
Garrow & Associates, Inc.
Education
B.S. Forestry (Biology), College of Forest Resources, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, North Carolina, 1987.
M.S. Forestry (Wetland and Plant Ecology), College of Forest Resources, North Carolina
State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1991. Thesis: Effects of gibberellic acid and
kinetin on coastal-source wax myrtle (Myrica ceri era seed germination.
Areas of Specialization
Habitat Evaluations, Protected Species Surveys, Environmental Assessments, Wetland
Delineations, Environmentally Sensitive Property, Wetland and Protected Species Mitigation
Planning, Environmental Regulations.
Specialized Training and Certification
Coastal Plain Wetland Delineation, UGA, 1995.
Shigo on Trees Workshop, 1995.
Groundwater and Associated Environmental Concerns Seminar, 1992.
Ninth Annual Forest Biology Symposium, 1990.
P.C. SAS Basics Training Course, SAS Institute, 1989.
Symposium on Barrier Island Ecology of the Atlantic Coast, 1989.
Project Learning Tree Facilitator's Training, 1987.
Qualified Consultant for Environmentally Sensitive Property
Professional Experience
1993 to Present Environmental Scientist, Garrow & Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible for protected species surveys, wetland services, environmental
assessments, and habitat evaluations. Duties include project management,
preliminary investigations, field investigations, and report preparation.
1990 to 1993 Senior Wetlands Scientist, Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc., Raleigh,
North Carolina
Performed environmental assessments, wetland delineations, endangered species
surveys, and hazardous waste surveys. Responsibilities included project
management, preliminary investigations, field investigations, and report preparation.
1988 to 1990 Graduate Teaching Assistant in Forestry and Natural Resources, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
1988 to 1990 Research Technician, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North
Carolina
Principal grant writer and author of project report to the Grant Committee of the
NCSU Forest Biology Research Center: "Effects of Canopy Transmission of PAR Light
on Cypripedium a aul in Schenck Forest."
1986 Research Technician, Clemson University, U.S. Forest Service Research
Lab, Charleston, South Carolina
Soil aeration study with steel rod indicators, gas exchange study of tissues from
loblolly pine in inundated soils, rooted cutting culture of loblolly pine, and root
growth study of loblolly pine in saturated soils.
Selected Project Experience with Garrow & Associates, Inc.
Wetlands and Protected Species Surveys and Environmental Assessments
Highway 78 and Rockdale Circle Intersection Improvements, Gwinnett County,
Georgia (for Gwinnett County DOT and Comumbia Engineering, Inc.)
Fort Benning Historical Preservation Plan-Tree Inventory, Columbus, Georgia (for
National Park Service).
Effingham County Industrial Park, Effingham County, Georgia (for Effingham County
Industrial Authority and EMC Engineering, Inc.). Includes Gopher Tortoise
Relocation to Burke County, Georgia.
AT&T Fiber Optic Line Corridor, Catoosa and Whitfield Counties, Georgia (for Byers
Engineering Company).
Barnesville Reservoir expansion, Lamar County, Georgia (for Stephenson and Palmer
Engineering, Inc. and the City of Barnesville).
ETNG to SONAT Interconnect Gas Pipeline, Catoosa County, Georgia ( for East
Tennessee Natural Gas).
Paw Creek Pump Station expansion, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (for
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department and Jordan, Jones, and Goulding, Inc.).
Maplewood Waste Disposal Facility wetlands mitigation monitoring, Amelia County,
Virginia (for Chambers Development Corporation, Inc.)
William R. Nethery Page - 2
Catawba River Pump Station and Raw Water Intake upgrade, Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina (for Metcalf & Eddy, Inc.).
Cherokee County Landfill expansion, Cherokee County, North Carolina (for
Municipal Engineering Services, Inc.).
George T. Bagby State Park golf course, Clay County, Georgia (for Georgia Parks,
Recreation and Historic Sites Division).
Suwanee Water Reclamation Facility, Ivey Creek Site, Gwinnett County, Georgia (for
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc.).
Legacy Golf Course, Rockdale County, Georgia (for Recreation Properties
International Investment Group, Inc.).
U.S. 27 Improvements, Advanced Planning Report, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Department of Transportation (for Parsons DeLeuw, Inc.).
Sunset-Tallokas 46 kV transmission line, Colquitt County, Georgia (for Oglethorpe
Power Corporation).
New Georgia Landfill expansion, Jefferson County, Alabama (for Khafra Engineering
Associates).
Chadwick Road Landfill expansion, Fulton County, Georgia (for EMCON Southeast,
Inc.).
Nashville Landport transportation facility, Nashville, Tennessee (for Parsons
Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas).
Bear Creek Reservoir, Jackson County, Georgia (for the Upper Oconee Basin Group).
Selected Project Experience with Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
Long Creek sewerline and wastewater treatment plant, City of Gastonia, North
Carolina (for J. N. Pease Associates, Engineers).
Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program, Seymour Johnson
Air Force Base, Goldsboro, North Carolina (for the U.S. Air Force).
Sedimentation and Best Management Practices forestry consulting, Union Grove,
North Carolina (for G & G Lumber Company).
Coastal Chemical site, Southampton County, Virginia (for Coastal Chemical, Inc.).
Walnut Creek Greenways cumulative wetland impact assessment, Raleigh, North
Carolina (for the City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation Department).
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Jonathon Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street N.E.
400 Colony Square
Suite 1101
Atlanta, GA 30361
Dear Mr. Hasson:
WQC Project #960101
Mecklenburg County
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On 30 January 1996, you requested a 401 Water Quality Certification from the
Division of Water Quality for your project (hydraulic dredging with upland diked basin)
located'at Catawba River Raw Water Pump Station in Mecklenburg County. We wrote to
you. on. 12 February 1996 discussing concerns that we have regarding the design of the
project- and placing it on hold until those concerns are addressed. As of today, we have not
received a response to our earlier letter. Unless we receive a response from you by 23
December 1996, we will consider that you have withdrawn this application and are not
interested in pursuing the project at this time.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would like to discuss this
matter.
Sincerely,
+J?ohR. omey
lity Certific t' n Program
cc: Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
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February 12, 1996
Mr. Jonathan Hasson
Metcalf and Eddy
1201 Peachtree Street NE
400 Colony Square
Suite 1101
Atlanta, GA 30361
Dear Mr. Hasson:
Re: Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station
City of Charlotte
Proposed hydraulic dredging with upland diked basin
Mecklenburg County
On 30 January 1996 you wrote the Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
regarding your plan to conduct hydraulic dredging for the purpose of preparing an intake
channel and conduct maintenance dredging under General Permit 198200030 in
Mecklenburg County. Your letter sought approval from DEM to conduct this dredging.
The enclosed application needs to be completed and returned to us with 7 copies of the
application, supporting maps and documentation. Also if an environmental document will
be required for this project, 401 Certification cannot be issued until the FONSI is issued.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J R. omey
ater Quality cation Program
cc: Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Wilmington Corps of Engineers
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January 30, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 ti? ?I9
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RE: Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
City of Charlotte, North Carolina S'
State 401 Certification for Dredging Activities
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, has submitted
information to the U. S. Corps of Engineers as part of the review of the Nationwide DA General
Permit 198200030 application for the aforementioned project. We are currently planning to use a
hydraulic dredge with upland diking at this site for both construction of the new intake channel and
maintenance dredging of three existing intake channels.
As we understand, a State DEM 401 Certification must be approved in conjunction with the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' 404 Nationwide Permit. You will find enclosed a copy of the information
forwarded to the U. S. COE for your records and use. Please contact me at your earliest convenience
to discuss both additional information you need and other actions we need to take to complete the
permit application and review process in a timely manner.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this project. Due to the location of the construction in
a power company owned lake, a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permit application is being
prepared for this project. The 404 Permit and 401 Certification will be included in the FERC permit
application. Your quick response and review of the enclosed plans is greatly appreciated It will
enable us to submit the FERC permit application in a timely manner. I can be contacted at (404)
881-8010.
Very truly yours,
METCALF & ?EDDY, INC.
Jonathan K. Hasson
Assistant Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: H. Arnold Jarrell - CMUD
Nicholas Cooper - M&E
File
Recyded Pep.
1201 Peachtree St., N.E., 400 Colony Square, Suite 1101, Atlanta, GA 30361
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MJanuary 23, 1996

Mr. Steve Lund
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
RE: DA General Permit 198200030
Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department
Action ID No. 199502812
Dear Mr. Lund:
Metcalf & Eddy
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., acting on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, has
completed plans of the proposed dredging and spoils pond activities for the construction of
the aforementioned project on Mountain Island Lake. Please find these plans attached for
your use in the permitting of the project under the DA General Permit 198200030. The
attached plans are:
1. Site Location Map
2. General Site Plan
3. Cross-Section at Intake
4. Dredging Disposal Area
The design of these structures was determined by adhering to a design pond detention time in
excess of 10 hours, and a surface run-off storage adequate to handle a 25-year storm event,
as well as other required criteria, as defined in the State of North Carolina Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. The storage capacity of the pond system has
been sized to capture the estimated volumes of material produced from both the dredging of
the new intake channel and the maintenance dredging proposed for the three existing intake
channels at the facility. We have estimated that a volume of 5000 cubic yards of in-place
material will be dredged in the construction of the new intake.
As part of the permitting process for the project, additional permits will be obtained from the
following agencies:
Duke Power - Application to Excavate
NCDEHNR - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
NCDEM - Notice of Intent
NCDEM - 401 Permit
FERC - Application for Activity Within a Licensed Project
(Commercial Application)
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
January 23, 1996
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Various local permits may also be required. These will be obtained as needed.
Please contact us upon completion of the application review process. As we understand, an
application fee will be required. Please notify us of this fee amount.
Feel free to contact me at [phone] if you need any additional information or if you
have any questions concerning the permit application.
Very truly yours,
EDDY, INC.
METCALF & Lu?'
Jon an K. Hasson
Assistant Project Manager
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Nick Cooper - M&E (w/ enclosures)
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