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RE: ACTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
CONCERNING REVISED SITE APPLICATION OF CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO,
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has received a revised site application from the City of Fort Lupton,
130 South McKinley Avenue, P.O. Box 148, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621, concerning the sewage
treatment plant located on the following described parcel of land, to-wit:
SE%, SW%, Section 31, Township 1 North, Range 66
West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, the regulations for site applications for the sewage treatment plant require
review of the site application by the Board of County Commissioners, and further, that various local
and state agencies be given the opportunity to review and comment on said revised site application,
and
WHEREAS, the revised site application from the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado, was
submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County for review and comment, a copy
of said application being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board finds that said revised site application is
compatible with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, and that it is in the best interest of Weld
County to recommend approval of said application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the revised site application submitted by the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado,
be, and hereby is, recommended favorably to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, Water Quality Control Division, as being compatible with the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said revised site application.
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RE: REVISED SITE APPLICATION - CITY OF FORT LUPTON
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 18th day of March, A.D., 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
4 E n `^lam,` WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FXCI ISFrI IIATF lF SIGNING (AYF)
if iaJ Get Barb a J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
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.` Georg E. Baxtr, Pro-Tem
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Deputy Clerk the Board
Dale K. Hall
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EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Constance L. Harbert
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W. H. Webster
960437
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' Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Water Quality Control Division •
4300 Cherry-Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80222-1530 •
APPLICATION FOR SITE' APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF:
A) DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (INCLUDING TREATMENT PLANTS,
OUTFALL SEWERS, AND LIFT STATIONS) OVER 2,000 GPD CAPACITY.
B) INTERCEPTORS (IF REQUIRED BY C.R.S. 25-8-702 (3))
A
City Lupton
of Fort Lu
APPLICANT:: P
ADDRESS: 130 South McKinley Ave. , P.O. Box 148; Fort Lupton, CO 80621PHONE: (303) 857-6694
Consulting Engineer's Name and Address: Black & Veatch, 11900 E. Cornell Ave
Suite 300, Aurora, CO 80014 PHONE: (303)671 '4200
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A. Summary of information regarding new sewage treatment plant:
1. Proposed Location: (Legal Description) SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 31
Township 1N , Range 66W ,
Weld County.
2. Type and capacity of treatment facility proposed: Processes Used Municipality;
Domestic wastewater; oxidation ditch with final clarifier; UV Disinfection; and
aerobic digestion of WAS.
Hydraulic 2,750,000 Organic 4355
gal/day lbs. DOD5/day
Present PE 6120 Design PE 10,420 X Domestic 98 % Industrial 2
3. Location of facility:
Attach a map of the area which includes the following:
(a) 5-mile radius: all sewage treatment plants,' lift stations, and domestic
water supply intakes .
(b) 1-mile radius: habitable buildings, location of potable water wells, and
an approximate indication of the topography.
South Platte River
4 . Effluent disposal: Surface discharge to watercourse
Subsurface disposal Land
Evaporation Other
Recreation Class 2;
State water quality classification of receiving watercourse(s)
4 Proposed Effluent Limitations developed in conjunctio ch With Planning and Standards
Section, WQCD: DOD5 30 mg/1 SS 45 mg/1 Fecal Coliform 6,000 /100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine , 0. 12 mg/l . Ammonia -. N/A mg/1 OthOil er& 10 mgL
Grease
5. Will a State or Federal grant be sought to finance any portion of this. project? NA
6. Present zoning of site area? Light Industrial
Zoning with a 1-mile radius of site? Light industrial, residential, commercial, park
and open space 'i
7 . What is the distance downstream from the discharge to the nearest domestic water
supply intake? No known domestic water supply intakes within 50 miles downstream
(Name of Supply)
from discharge.
(Address of Supply)
What is the distance downstream from the discharge to the nearest other point of
diversion? 1/2 mile (approx.)- Platte Valley Irrigation Company, 8855 Weld'
(Name of User)
County Road 19, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 '
(Address of User) •
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8. Who has the responsibility for operating the proposed facility?
City of Fort Lupton
9. Who owns the land upon which the facility will be constructed?
City of Fort Lupton
(Please attach copies of the document creating authority in the applicant to
construct the proposed facility at this site.)
10. Estimated project cost: NA - See cover letter
Who is financially responsible for the construction and operation of the facility?_
City of Fort Lupton
11. Names and addresses of all water and/or sanitation districts within 5 miles
downstream of proposed wastewater treatment facility site. No water or
sanitation districts exist with 5 miles downstream.
(Attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary. )
12. Is the facility in a 100 year flood plain or other natural hazard area? no
If so, what precautions are being taken?
Has the' flood plain been designated by the Colorado Water Conservation Board,
>Separtment of Natural Resources or other Agency? '
No
(Agency Name)
if so, what is that designation?
13. Please include all additional factors that might help the Water Quality Control
Division make an informed decision on your application for site approval.
The site application that was approved in 1992 was based on design annual
average flows. This new site application reflects both a switch to maximum
month flows and operating data which indicate the plant can handle a higher
hydraulic and organic loading rates than assumed in the original design.
B. Information regarding lift stations:
1. The proposed lift station when fully developed will generate the following additional
load: Peak Hydraulic (MGD) P.E. to be served _
2. Is the site located in a 100 year flood plain?
If yes, on a separate sheet of paper describe the protective measures to be taken.
3. Describe emergency system in case of station and/or power failure.
4. Name and address of facility providing treatment:
5. The proposed lift station when fully developed will increase the loading of the
treatment plant to X of hydraulic and X of organic capacity and
agrees to treat this wastewater? Yes No
('Treatment Agency)
Date Signature and Title
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C. If the facility will be located on or adjacent to a site that is owned or managed by a
Federal or State agency, send the agency a copy of this application.
D. Recommendation of governmental authorities:
Please address the following issues in your recommendation decision. Are the proposed
facilities consistent with the comprehensive plan and any other plans for the area,
including the 201 Facility Plan or 208 Water Quality Management Plan, as they affect water
quality? If you have any further comments or questions, please call 320-8333, Extension
5272.
Recommend Recommend No
Date Approval Disapproval ,Comment ignaturep1 Representative
1. 2/22/i / S.d/itT. Grp
Manmment Age
cy
2. Z/iz/7( ✓ Apeteritia evezwa.. -
Local Government: Cities or Towns (If
site is inside boundary or within three
X mii a) and S niter{ion Districts.
3. °3//8/96 < 4 LA, ././4hiiCAL/�/2,
and o unt Commiesi rss
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City nty Planning Authority
6.
Council of Governments/Regional Planning
7.
State Geologist
(For lift stations, the signature of the State Geologist is not required. Applications for
treatment plants require all signatures.)
I certify that I am familiar with the requirements of the "Regulations for Site Applications
For Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works," and have posted the site in accordance with the
regulations. An engineering report, as described by the regulations, has been prepared and is
enclosed.
DATE
Signature of Applicant TYPED NAME
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ATTACHMENT TO SITE APPLICATION
In accordance with C.R.S. 1981, 25-8-702 (2)(a), (b), and (c), and the "Regulations for Site
Applications for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works", the Water Quality Control Division must
determine that each site location is consistent with the longrange, comprehensive planning for
the area in which it is to be located, that the plant on the proposed site will be managed to
minimize the potential adverse impacts on water quality, and must encourage the consolidation
of wastewater treatment works whenever feasible.
In making this determination, the Division requires each applicant for a site approval for a
domestic wastewater treatment works to supply an engineering report describing the project and
showing the applicant's capabilities to manage and operate the faility over the life of the
project to determine the potential adverse impacts on water quality. The report shall be
considered the culmination of the planning process and as a minimum shall address the
following:
Service area definition including existing population and population projections,
flow/loading projections, and relationship to other water and wastewater treatment plants
in the area.
Proposed effluent limitations as developed in coordination with the Planning and Standards
Section of the Division. (Allow minimum four weeks processing time. )
Analysis of existing facilities including performance of those facilities.
Analysis of treatment alternatives considered.
Flood plain and natural hazard analysis.
Detailed description of selected alternatives including legal description of the site,
treatment system description, design capacities, and operational staffing needs.
Legal arrangements showing control of site for the project life.
Institutional arrangements such as contract and/or covenant terms for all users which will
be finalized to accomplished acceptable waste treatment.
Management capabilities for controlling the wastewater throughout and treatment within the
capacity limitations of the proposed treatment works, i.e. , user contracts, operating
agreements, pretreatment requirements.
Financial system which has been developed to provide for necessary capital and continued
operation, maintenance, and replacement through the life of the project. This would
include, for example, anticipated fee structure.
Implementation plan and schedule including estimated construction time and estimated
start—up date.
Depending on the proposed project, some of the above items may not be applicable to address.
In such cases, simply indicate on the application form the non applicability of those.
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4\�+ �� FORT ��,�o� eettp of fort Lupton
181 `! ' q 36 P.O. BOX 148 COUNTY OF WELD
-(r' e;� 130 S. McKINLEY AVENUE
- - + _ FT. LUPTON, CO 80621 (303) 857-6694
COLORIoo
February 26, 1996
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Mr. Dale Hall ---
Weld County Board of Commissioners :9
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631 `...)
Subject: Revised Site Application
for Fort Lupton WWTP
Dear Mr. Hall :
In October 1994, the City of Fort Lupton ' s new wastewater treatment
plant began operation. Late last year it came to the attention of
Black & Veatch, our consulting engineer; the City; and the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) that the original
site application contained an error that was carried over to the City' s
NPDES permit. As a result of this error, the City technically violates
its discharge permit during maximum month flow conditions. During
maximum month conditions, the influent flow and organic load exceeds
that currently allowed by our permit. As currently written, the permit
is based on average day flow conditions and does not recognize maximum
month conditions. From a practical standpoint, the City' s new
wastewater treatment plant is meeting all treatment requirements.
We have discussed this "paperwork" problem with CDPHE' s Mr. Tom Bennet,
who has indicated that we can correct this situation by submitting an
amended site application to reflect the correct influent conditions.
Enclosed for your review and signature is a new revised application for
site approval for the Fort Lupton wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) .
We want to stress that we are not requesting to expand or modify the
WWTP. The plant can handle the hydraulic and organic loads listed in
the new revised site application. We are attempting to correct a
paperwork error and bring our facility back into compliance with its
NPDES permit during maximum month conditions, as should have been the
original case.
MAR 1. 1999
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Mr. Dale Hall February 26, 1996
We are requesting your review and signature on the enclosed site
application. After you have signed the application, I am requesting
your staff call Lee Robbins of Black & Veatch at (303) 671-4200 so that
we can arrange to have it picked up. As you know, the CDPHE must have
original signatures from each of the review agencies.
Thank you for your consideration of this issue. If you have any
questions regarding this letter and enclosed information, I am
requesting you direct them to Lee Robbins or Mark Maxwell of Black &
Veatch at (303) 671-4200. We have forwarded a copy of the revised site
application to the Weld County Health Department for its review and
signature.
Very truly yours,
CITY OF FORT LUPTON/lib tad 6:);
Gerald A. Pineau
City Administrator
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Enclosure
cc: Black & Veatch
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Water Quality Control Division
• 4210 East 11th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
APPLICATION FOR SITE APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF:
A) DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (INCLUDING TREATMENT PLANTS,
OUTFALL SEWERS , AND LIFT STATIONS) OVER 2 ,000 GPD CAPACITY.
B) INTERCEPTORS (IF REQUIRED BY C.R.S. 25-8-702 (3))
APPLICANT: CITY OF FORT LUPTON
AVENUE, FORT LUPTON, PHONE: (303) 857-6694
ADDRESS: 130 SOUTH MCKINLEY F. 0. BOX X48, COLORADO R�lh?1
Consulting Engineer' s Name and Address: BLACK & VEATCH, 1400 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET,
SUITE`200, AURORA, COLORADO 80012 -PHONE: (303D 671-4200 -
A. Summary of information regarding new sewage treatment plant:
1. Proposed Location: (Legal Description) SE 1/4 , Sw 1/4, Section 31;
TOWNSHIP 2N, RANGE 66W, AND NE 1/4, NW 1/4,
SECTION 6, Township 1N , Range 66W
WELD County.
2. Type and capacity of treatment facility proposed: Processes Used MUNICIPALTIY;
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER; OXIDATION DITCH WITH FINAL CLARIFIER
Hydraulic 1 ,630,000 Organic 1, 730
gal/day lbs. ]OD5/day
Present PE 6, 120 Design PE 8, 160 - % Domestic 99.64 % Industrial 0. 36
and
3. Location of facility: Commercial
Attach a map of the area which includes the following:
(a) 5-mile radius: all sewage treatment plants , lift stations, and domestic
water supply intakes . (1)
(b) 1-mile radius: habitable buildings, location of potable water wells, and
an approximate indication of the topography. (1)
4 . Effluent disposal: Surface discharge to watercourse SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
Subsurface disposal Land
Evaporation Other
� R�CP.EA"I ION CLASS 2 •
State water quality classification of receiving watercourse(s) A UATIC LIF , CLASS 2
(NA M) ;AGRI r.ULTURE
Proposed Effluent Limitations developed in conjunction with Planning and standards
Section, WQCD: BODs_ 30 mg/1 SS 75 mg/1 Fecal Coliform6,000 /100 ml
nyTD GREASE
Total Residual Chlorine 0. 12 mg/1 . Ammonia NA -mg/1 Other
5, Will a State or Federal grant be sought to finance any portion of this. project? NO
6. Present zoning of site area? LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Zoning with a 1-mile radius of site? LIGHT AND Odipp harACEINDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERICIAL, PARKS
sc7 . What is the distance downstream from tiedischarge to the nearest domestic water
supply intake? NO KNOWN DOMESTIC 1,•1AIP,RZ SUPPL. INTAKES WITHIN 50 MILES DOWNSTREAM
(Name of Supply)
FROM DISCHARGE
(Address of Supply)
What is the distance downstream from the discharge to the nearest other point of
diversion? 1/2 MILE (APPROX.) - PLATTE VALLEY IRRIGATION COMPANY, 8855 VELD
(Name of User)
COUNTY ROAD 19, FORT LUPTON, COLORADO 80621
(Address of User) •
(1) REFER TO FIGURES CONTAINED IN ATTACHED 201 FACILITIES PLAN.
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8. Who has the responsibility for operating the proposed facility?
CITY OF FORT T,IIPTflN
9. Who owns the land upon which the facility will be constructed?
CITY OF FORT LUPTON
(Please attach copies of the document creating authority in the applicant to
construct the proposed facility at this site. )
10. Estimated project cost: $2,650,000
Who is financially responsible for the construction and operation of the facility?
CITY OF FORT LUPTON
11. Names and addresses of all water and/or sanitation districts within 5 miles
downstream of proposed wastewater treatment facility site. NO WATER OR
SANITATION D1`STRICTS EXIST WJTl TN 5 UTLES DOWNSTREAM• (Attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary. )
12, Is the facility in a 100 year flood plain or other natural hazard area? YES
If so, what precautions are being taken? NEW FACILITY WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON EXISTJNS
;wWTP SITE 'WHICH TO I Y
Has the' flood plain been designated by the Colorado Water Conservation Board ,
Department of Natural Resources or other Agency? NO
(Agency Name)
If so, what is that designation?
13. Please include all additional factors that might help the Water Quality Control
Division make an informed decision on your application for site approval.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE 2.01 FACILITY PLAN AND BAS ISSUED
A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE FACILITY.
B. Information regarding lift stations:
1. The proposed lift station when fully developed will generate the following additional
load: Peak Hydraulic (MGD) P.E. to be served
2. Is the site located in a 100 year flood plain?
If yes, on a separate sheet of paper describe the protective measures to be taken.
3. Describe emergency system in case of station and/or power failure.
4. Name and address of facility providing treatment:
5. 'The proposed lift station when fully developed will increase the loading of the
Jtreatment plant to % of hydraulic and _ % of organic capacity and
agrees to treat this wastewater? Yes No
(Treatment Agency)
Date Signature and Title
,NO NEW LIFT STATIONS BEING PROPOSED. FACILITY WILL BE SERVED BY 2 EXISTING
'LIFT STATIONS. REFER TO 201 FACILITIES PLAN ATTACHED TO THIS ; SITE APPLICATION.•
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C . If the facility will be 1, ated on or adjacent to a site _ .at is owned or managed by a
Federal or State agency, send the agency a copy of this application.
D. Recommendation of governmental authorities :
Please address the following issues in your recommendation decision. Are the proposed
facilities consistent with the comprehensive plan and any other plans for the area,
including the 201 Facility Plan or 208 Water Quality Management Plan, as they affect water
quality? If you have any further comments or questions, please call 320-8333, Extension
5272.
Recommend Recommend No
Date Approval Disapproval Comment Signature of Representative
1 .
Man 4ement Age c >
2. /5 z 1cz�� �An
oca Government: C t es or Towns (If
site is inside boundary or within three
miles) and Sanitation District
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g' ate Geologist
(For lift stations, the signature of the State Geologist is not required. Applications for
treatment plants require all signatures . )
I certify that I am familiar with the requirements of the "Regulations for Site Applications
For Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works ," and have posted the site in accordance with the
regulations . An engineering report, as described by the regulations, has been prepared and is
enclosed.
DATE
Signature of Applicant TYPED NAME
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In accordance with C.R.S. 1981, 25-8-702 (2) (a) , (5) , and (c) , and the "Regulations for Site
Applications for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works" , the Water Quality Control Division must
determinelthat each site location is consistel:t with the longrange , comprehensive planning for
the area ii which it is to be located, that the plant on the proposed site will be managed to
minimize the potential adverse impacts on. water quality, and must encourage the consolidation
of wastewater treatment works whenever feasible.
In making 'this determination, the Division requires each applicant for a site approval for a
domestic wastewater treatment works to supply an engineering report describing the project and
showing the applicant's capabilities to manage and operate the faility over the life of the
project to' determine the potential adverse impacts on!.water quality. The report shall be
considered the culmination of the planning process and as a minimum shall address the
following:,
Service area definition including existing population and population projections,
flow/loading projections, and relationship to other water and wastewater treatment plants
in the area.
Proposed effluent limitations as developed in coordination with the Planning and Standards
Section of the Division. (Allow minimum four weeks processing time. )
Analysis of existing facilities including performance of those facilities.
Analysis of treatment alternatives considered.
Flood plain and natural hazard analysis.
Detailed description of selected alternatives including legal description of the site,
treatment system description, design capacities, and operational staffing needs .
Legal arrangements showing control of site for the project life.
Institutional arrangements such as contract and/or covenant terms for all users which will
be finalized to accomplished acceptable waste treatment.
Management capabilities for controlling the wastewater throughout and treatment within the
capacity limitations of the proposed treatment works, i.e. , user contracts, operating
agreements, pretreatment requirements.
Financial system which has been developed to provide for necessary capital and continued
operation, maintenance, and replacement through the life of the project. This would
include, for example , anticipated fee structure .
Implementation plan and schedule including estimated construction time and estimated
•start-up date,
Dependingion the proposed project, some of the above items may not be applicable to address .
In such cases, simply indicate on the application form the non applicability of those.
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ATTACHMENT TO SITE APPLICATION
Attached to this Site Application for the City of Fort Lupton' s (City' s)
wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is the accompanying 201 Facilities
Plan for the WWTP (refer to Attachment A) . The plan has been approved
by the Colorado Department of Health, which has also issued a "Finding
of No Significant Impact" for the plan. The Facilities Plan addresses
the engineering report requirements of the Site Application. Listed
below is the reference to the page numbers that address the points
listed on the attachment portion of the Site Application form.
I . SERVICE AREA DEFINITION INCLUDING EXISTING POPULATION AND
POPULATION FLOW PROJECTIONS, FLOW/LOADING PROJECTIONS, AND
RELATIONSHIPS TO OTHER WATER AND WASTEWATER PLANTS:
A. Service Area Definition: Refer to pages 1-1 through 1-2 and
pages 3-1 through 3-4.
B. Existing Population and Population Flow Projections: Refer
to pages 2-1 through 2-4.
C. Flow/Loading Projections: Refer to pages 2-4 through 2-9.
Refer also to Appendix C.
In addition, please note that since the completion of the
201 Facilities Plan, a potentially large industrial customer has
approached the City with respect to discharging an average of
0.43 million gallons per day (mgd) to the sanitary sewer beginning
in the spring of 1994. The discharge will be from a power
generating facility to be owned, designed, constructed, and
operated by Thermo-Carbonics, Inc. and will consist primarily of
cooling water and waste streams from the power plant reverse
osmosis system. Therefore, the City is now planning to increase
the hydraulic capacity of the plant from the 1.2 mgd currently
shown in the Facilities Plan to 1.63 mgd to accommodate the power
facility' s additional hydraulic load. The organic load of the
WWTP is not being increased, since the power plant discharge will
have an insignificant biological oxygen demand. To ensure the
power generating facility does not contribute a significant
organic load or any additional hydraulic load above 0.43 mgd, the
City has placed strict discharge limits on Thermo-Carbonics in an
Annexation Agreement that has been negotiated and signed by
Thermo-Carbonics and the City. The Annexation Agreement
stipulates Thermo-Carbonics' discharge cannot contain more than
100 pounds per day of biological oxygen demand or 100 pounds per
day of total suspended solids.
Also, as a part of the Annexation Agreement, Thermo-Carbonics will
be constructing an equalization basin on its site so that
discharges can be controlled and coordinated with the City WWTP
operations. Sanitary wastes from the power plant will not be
960'13'
significant and will not be stored in the equalization basin, but
discharged to the City' s sanitary sewer by way of a separate line.
A copy of the Annexation Agreement is included in Attachment B of
this Site Application.
D. Relationships to Other Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants:
No other water or wastewater plants are located within the
Fort Lupton 201 and 208 planning areas.
II . PROPOSED EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS:
As listed in the City' s discharge permit. Refer to page 1-4.
III . ANALYSIS OF EXISTING FACILITIES, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE OF THOSE
FACILITIES:
Refer to pages 5-1 through 5-15.
IV. ANALYSIS OF TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Refer to pages 6-1 through 6-20.
V. FLOOD PLAIN AND NATURAL HAZARDS ANALYSIS:
Refer to pages 8-1 through 8-2 and Appendix C.
VI . DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED ALTERNATIVES, INCLUDING LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE, TREATMENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, DESIGN
CAPACITIES, AND OPERATIONAL STAFFING NEEDS:
A. Detailed Description of Selected Alternative: Refer to
pages 6-7 through 6-8 and pages 7-1 through 7-2. Additional
operational detail will be included in the Operational Plan
which will be prepared concurrently with the design of the
WWTP.
B. Legal Description: Refer to page 8-1 of the Facilities Plan
and page 1 , item A.1 of this Site Application.
C. Treatment System Description and Design Capacities: Refer to
pages 6-7 through 6-8 and pages 7-1 through 7-2. Additional
operational detail will be included in the Operational Plan
which will be prepared concurrently with the design of the
WWTP.
D. Operational Staffing Needs: Refer to page 7-2.
VII . LEGAL ARRANGEMENTS SHOWING CONTROL OF SITE FOR THE PROJECT LIFE:
The City of Fort Lupton owns the WWTP site and will be operating
the facility.
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VIII . INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS SUCH AS CONTRACT AND/OR COVENANT FOR
ALL USERS WHICH WILL BE FINALIZED TO ACCOMPLISH ACCEPTABLE WASTE
TREATMENT:
The Annexation Agreement between the City of Fort Lupton and
Thermo-Carbonics limits the flow and organic loading the power
generating facility can discharge to the City sewer. In addition,
the Annexation Agreement requires Thermo-Carbonics to pay for
enlarging the final clarifier. Also, if Thermo-Carbonics'
discharge results in the City being unable to comply with the
requirements of its discharge permit because of dilutional
effects, the Annexation Agreement requires Thermo-Carbonics to pay
for the design and construction of filters.
IX. MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES FOR CONTROLLING THE WASTEWATER THROUGHOUT
TREATMENT WITHIN THE CAPACITY LIMITATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
TREATMENT WORKS, i.e. , USER CONTRACTS, OPERATING AGREEMENTS,
PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The City will own and operate the WWTP, and at the present time
there are no user contracts or operating agreements, with the
exception of the Thermo-Carbonics Annexation Agreement. The City
currently has no pretreatment requirements for industries which
discharge to the sanitary sewer system, but the City is developing
an sewer ordinance which limits the strength and types of wastes
that can be discharged to the City's sewers. If a user cannot
comply with the ordinance requirements, the ordinance specifies
options that can be pursued, including pretreatment. The ordinance
will be in place before the new WWTP is complete. Refer to
Attachment C of this Site Application for a draft of the City' s
new sewer use ordinance. As explained in Section VIII above, the
Annexation Agreement with Thermo-Carbonics limits the volume and
strength of wastewater the proposed power generating facility can
discharge to the sewer.
X. FINANCIAL SYSTEM WHICH HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE FOR NECESSARY
AND CONTINUED OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT THROUGH THE
LIFE OF THE PROJECT. THIS WOULD INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, ANTICIPATED
FEE STRUCTURE:
A financial plan is currently being developed. Refer to page 7-2
through 7-6 of the Facilities Plan. Refer also to Black & Veatch
letter dated June 13, 1991 that is included in Appendix C of the
Facilities Plan.
XI . IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE INCLUDING ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION
TIME AND ESTIMATED START-UP DATE:
Refer to pages 7-1 through 7-8 of the Facilities Plan. Because of
the nature, scope, and duration of the negotiations between the
City of Fort Lupton and Thermo-Carbonics, 100 percent design will
occur approximately two months later than shown in the Facilities
Plan.
960-137 V .
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