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Reply To:
GeorQia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division, Watershed Protection Branch
4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia 30354
Linda MacGregor, P.E., Branch Chief
404/675-6232
FAX: 404/675-6247
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NonPoint Source Program
404/675-6240
FAX: 404/675-6245
February 3, 2006
Mr. Garrett Weiss
City of Augusta
530 Greene Street, Room 702
Augusta, Georgia 30911
RE: Section 319(h) FY03 Grant - Element 14
The City of Augusta
Bacterial Source Tracking Assessment and Revision of Existing TMDL Implementation
Plans in Two of Augusta's Streams
Contract Reference Number 751-60065
Dear Mr. Weiss:
Please find enclosed an executed contract for the above referenced project between your
organization and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The contract amount is
$238,280 and requires a minimum match of $158,854. The contract executed on January 5,
2006 extends through December 31, 2008. Please ensure that all outputs required for the
project are completed by this date. The above referenced contract number should be used in all
matters concerning the project.
A final project report (2 copies), along with semiannual reports due in February and August each
year, are required for the project. As delineated in the executed contract, all covenants,
agreements, and stipulations in Part 31 Appendix A of Subchapter B, Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations are applicable to this project (Enclosure).
If there are any questions concerning project, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Linzer with the
NonPoint Source Program at (404) 675-1643.
Sincerely,
li'ti!te!~ t €-~
Branch Chief
Watershed Protection Branch
Thank you for your participation in this project. My staff and I look forward to working with you
on this important project to control nonpoint source pollution.
LM:jfl
Enclosures
CONTRACT
WITH
THE CITY OF AUGUSTA
FOR
Bacterial Sources Tracking Assessment and Revision of Existing TMDL Implementation Plans in
Two of Augusta's Streams
SECTION 319(h) FY 03 GRANT - ELEMENT 14
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into as of this
S day of
JOt" lA I'Jt II'" 'I ' 2006 by and between the Environmental Protection Division of the
Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia (hereinafter called the "Division") and The City
of Augusta (hereinafter called the "Contractor"), whose address is 530 Greene Street, Augusta,
Georgia 30911. The persons executing this Contract on behalf of the Contractor have authority to
bind the Contractor to the terms of this Contract. The Director of the Division is authorized by law to
execute this Contract.
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the Division is acting pursuant to the Georgia Water Quality Control Act,
O.C.G.A. ~~12-2-4, 12-2-6, and 12-2-7, and;
WHEREAS, the Division desires to engage the Contractor to render certain technical
professional services hereafter described in connection with an undertaking (hereinafter referred to
as the "Project") which is expected to be partially financed under Section 319(h) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1987.
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the valuable and mutual benefits
flowing to each party as hereinafter appear below, the parties mutually agree as follows:
1. Emplovment of Contractor. The Division hereby agrees to engage the Contractor and the
Contractor hereby agrees to provide the services hereafter set forth in connection with the Project of
the Division under the Environmental Protection Agency Grant.
2. Scope of Service. The Contractor shall perform in a satisfactory and proper manner, as
determined by the Division, the scope of services identified in Appendix A, hereby made a part of
this Contract by reference.
3. Data to be Furnished to the Contractor. All information, data, reports, records, and maps
as are existing, available, and necessary for the carrying out of the work shall be furnished to the
Contractor without charge by the Division, and the Division shall cooperate with the Contractor in
every way possible in carrying out the work.
4. Personnel.
(a) The Contractor represents that it has, or will secure all personnel required in
performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any
contractual relationship with the Division or any State Agency.
(b) All the services required hereunder will be performed by the Contractor or under
its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized
under State and local law to perform such services.
(c) None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted
without the prior approval of the Contract Administrator.
5. Time of Performance. The services of the Contractor are to commence as soon as
practicable after the effective date of this agreement and shall be undertaken and completed in such
sequence as to assure their expeditious completion in light of the purposes of this Contract, but in
any event all the services hereunder shall be completed by December 31,2008.
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6. Compensation. The Division agrees to pay the Contractor a sum not to exceed two
hundred and thirty-eight thousand two hundred and eighty ($238,280) dollars total.
7. In-kind Match. The Contractor will contribute a minimum of $158,854 in services or cash
contributions toward the performance of services described in Appendix A to this contract.
8. Maintenance of Records and Semiannual Reports. The Contractor agrees to be
responsible for directing and accounting for the participating parties contributions. The Contractor
shall record costs incurred in performing the services described in Appendix A to this contract and
shall record all in-kind services for submission to the Division. The Contractor shall submit a
semiannual accounting of costs and matching funds to the Contract Administrator, which will consist
of canceled checks, paid bills, payrolls, time and attendance records, contract and subcontract
award documents, etc.
9. Method of Payment. The Division will pay to the Contractor the amount set forth in
Paragraph 6, which shall constitute full and complete compensation for the Contractor's services
herein. Such sum will be paid in the manner set forth in Appendix B, hereby made a part of this
Contract by reference, subject to receipt of an invoice from the Contractor and a brief progress
report specifying that it has performed the work under this Contract in conformance with the
Contract and that it is entitled to receive the amount requisitioned under the terms of the Contract.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event will the total compensation and
reimbursement, if any, to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum sum of $622,864.00 for all the
services required herein.
10. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to
fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the Division shall thereupon have
the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least 15 days before the effective date of such termination.
In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models,
photographs, and reports prepared by the Contractor under this Contract shall, at the option of the
Division, become the property of the Division and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just and
equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents and other
materials. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the Division
for damages sustained by the Division by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the Contractor, and
the Division may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set off until such time
as the exact amount of damages due the Division from the Contractor is determined.
11. Termination for Convenience of Either Party. Either party may terminate this Contract at
any time for good reason by giving written notice to the .other party of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least 15 days before the effective date of such termination. In
that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials as described in Paragraph 10
above shall, at the option of the Division, become its property. If this Contract is terminated by either
party as provided herein, the Contractor will be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the
total compensation as the services actually performed bear to the total services of the Contractor
covered by this Contract, less payments of compensation previously made. Provided, however, that
if less than 69 percent of the services covered by this Contract have been performed upon the
effective date of such termination, the Contractor shall be reimbursed, in addition to the above
payment for that portion of the actual out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this
Contract, incurred by the Contractor during the Contract period which are directly attributable to the
uncompleted portion of the services covered by this Contract. If this Contract is terminated due to
the fault of the Contractor, Paragraph 10 hereof relative to termination shall apply.
12. Chanqes. The Division may, from time to time, require changes including any increases
or decreases in the amount of Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and
between the Division and the Contractor, and shall be incorporated in written amendments to this
Contract.
13. Assiqnabilitv. The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Contract, and shall not
transfer any interest in the same, whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written
consent of the Contract Administrator.
14. Interest of Contractor. The Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and
shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with
the performance required under the Contract. The Contractor further covenants that in the
performance of this Contract no person having any such interest shall be employed or contracted
with.
15. Identification of Documents and Projects. All construction or demonstration projects,
reports, maps, and other documents completed as a part of this Contract, other than documents
exclusively for internal use within the Division shall give the Contractor recognition and carry the
following notation on a conspicuous sign or the front cover or a title page (or in the case of maps, in
the same block) containing the name of the Division:
"The preparation of this report, map, document, project, etc., was financed in part
through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the
Provisions of Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended."
together with the month and year the document was prepared and credit being given to the
Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia.
16. Copyriqht. No reports, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this
Contract shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of the Contractor.
17. General Conditions. All covenants, agreements and stipulations in Part 31 AppendixA of
Subchapter B, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, are incorporated herein by reference. The
parties acknowledge those general grant conditions and intend that all those covenants, agreements
and stipulations between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Division are applicable
to and enforceable against the Contractor. Allowable costs will be determined in accordance with
the cost principles in OMB Circular A-87.
18. Applicable Law. The parties agree that this agreement and all rights, privileges and
responsibilities shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of Georgia.
19. The failure of the Division at any time to require performance by the Contractor of any
provision hereof, shall in no way affect the right of the Division thereafter to enforce that same
provision or any part of the Contract, nor shall the failure of the Division to enforce any breach of any
provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of such provision, or as a waiver, modification or
rescission of the Contract itself.
20. Contractor warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for him, to solicit or secure this Contract and that he has
not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for him, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or the making of this Contract.
21. If the Contractor is a nonprofit contractor as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 50-20-2, then
the Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sections 50-20-1 through 50-20-8,
and in particular the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 50-20-3, and with such further instructions as
the State of Georgia may subsequently require in the implementation of said provisions.
22. In carrying out its obligations under this Contract, the Contractor is acting as an
independent contractor and is responsible for full performance in accordance with the Contract
terms and conditions.
23. The parties to this Agreement certify that the provisions of law prohibiting full and part-
time appointive officials and employees of the State from engaging in certain transactions affecting
the State contained in O.C.G.A. Sections 45-10-20 through 45-10-28 have not and will not be
violated in any respect in regard to this Agreement.
24. The Contract represents the sole and complete understanding of the terms of this
agreement between the parties hereto and may be amended, changed or modified only by a written
document signed by the parties hereto.
25. This contract is being funded with a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA). It is the policy of the USEPA to ensure to the fullest extent possible that at least a
negotiated "Fair Share" percentage offederal funds awarded to prime and subcontractors in support
of USEPA programs be made available to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DB E).
The Contractor agrees to ensure to the fullest extent possible that at least 4.75% Minority
Business Enterprise (MBE) and 1 % Women Business Enterprises (WBE) of federal funds for
contracts or subcontracts for supplies, construction, equipment or services are made available to
organizations owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women
and historically black college and universities.
The Contractor agrees to include in its bid documents this 4.75% and 1% "Fair Share"
percentage.
To evaluate compliance with the "Fair Share" policy, the Contractor agrees to comply with the
following six affirmative steps as appropriate:
1) Including qualified minority women's businesses on solicitation lists;
2) Assuring that minority and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are
potential sources;
3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or
quantities to permit maximum participation of minority and women's businesses;
4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the work permit, which
will encourage the participation by minority and women's businesses;
5) Using the services and assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the
Office of Minority Business Enterprise of the U.S. Department of Commerce;
6) Requiring each party to a subagreement to take the affirmative steps outlined in
paragraphs 1 through 6 of this section.
The documentation of the six steps must be detailed in order to allow for satisfactory review
and should document the efforts of solicitation taken such as; the name and address of
MBE'sIWBE's solicited, if advertised in newspaper show proof and indicate name of paper.
The Contractor is required to submit semiannual reports of total contract expenditures to the
Division, which includes a separate total for MBEIWBE utilization. This information should be
mailed to the following address:
Jeff Linzer II, Contract Administrator
Nonpoint Source Program
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
4220 International Parkway, Suite 101
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
26. Druq Free Workplace.
(a). If Contractor is an individual, he or she hereby certifies that he or she will not engage in
the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled
substance, or marijuana during the performance of this contract.
(b). If the Contractor is an entity other than an individual, it hereby certifies that: 1. A drug-
free workplace will be provided for the Contractor's employees during the performance of this; and
2. It will secure from any subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free workplace the following written
certification: "As part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name, subcontractor's
name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided to the subcontractor's
employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph 7 of subsection B of Code
Section 50-24-3".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto, and to a duplicate hereof of like
tenor and effect, acting by and through their duly authorized officers or agents, set their hands the
day and year first above written.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
The City of Augusta
By:M!I:-1
City Administrator
If=red Russell
BY:
Carol A. Couch
Director
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Nota ublic
Notary PubliC. Columb!a County. Georgia
My Commission Expires Aug. 1.2006
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Appendix A
Scope of Services
Abstract
Section 319(h) FY03 Grant
Element 14 - City of Augusta
Project Title:
Bacterial Sources Tracking Assessment and Revision of Existing TMDL Implementation Plans in
Two of Augusta's Streams.
Lead OrganizatIon and Primary Contact:
City of Augusta (consolidated government)
Engineering Department
530 Greene Street, Room 702
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Garrett D. Weiss, P.G.
706 821-1706 (phone)
706821-1708 (fax)
gweiss@augustaga.gov
Funding:
Federal Funds
Non-Federal Matching Funds
TOTAL
$ 238,280
$ 158.854
$ 397,134
Project Start and Completion Date:
December 2005 - June 2008
Project Location:
Rocky Creek and Butler Creek
Project Background:
Georgia's latest 303(d) list (updated March 27, 2002) identified Rocky Creek and Butler Creek,
which flow into the Savannah River just below the City of Augusta, as not supporting their
designated uses. The pollutant of concern was identified as fecal coliform. A total maximum daily
load (TMDL) implementation plan was developed for both streams by the Central Savannah
River Area Regional Development Center (RDC), which was submitted to the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in September 2001. The TMDL plans were developed
using a limited data set, and the lack of data needed to identify source(s) ofTMDL parameters is
acknowledged therein. A recommendation was made in the plans that no action be taken without
first obtaining characterization data to define the current state of the fecal coliform problem.
Objectives:
1) Identify Bacterial Sources:
Source tracking of fecal coliform sources will provide more accurate problem source
identification and will enhance refinement of control measures.
2) Revise TMDL Implementation Plan:
Existing Implementation Plan will be revised based on findings.
3) Develop Water Quality Database:
Additional sampling and testing will be conducted to develop a comprehensive baseline database
for assessment and refinement of watershed improvement guidelines.
Activities:
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Project Overview
Quality Assurance Proiect Plan (QAPP)
The QAPP will be developed following EP A guidance.
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Monitorine: Sites
Water samples will be collected at five (5) sites within each drainage basin.
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Known Source Sampline: for Source Librarv
Source samples must be collected from predominant fecal sources to build a known source
library. The sources are typically classified into four sources: human, livestock, wildlife, and pets.
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Water Sampline: for BST Analysis and Fecal Coliform Enumeration
The sampling plan includes both fixed frequency, at once a month intervals, and storm sampling
from five storm flow events over a 12-month interval.
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Laboratory Tests/ Bacterial Source Trackine: mST) Analysis
The BST method to be used will be an antibiotic resistance analysis (ARA).
Twenty-four isolates from each sample allow for an estimate of the relative proportions of the
fecal indicator originating from different sources.
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Bacterial Source Trackine: Assessment Report
The report will include the following products:
Spatial and temporal distribution of sources
Statistics on the correct separation rate of known sources
Recommended changes in existing control measures to abate observed fecal problem
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Revision of Existine: TMDL Implementation Plan
The existing plan will be revised to reflect warranted changes as a result ofBST assessment.
Within this framework, activity related to the revision will emphasize USEPA's Nine Key
Elements of Watershed Planning.
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Outputs:
Bacterial Source Tracking Assessment Report for Rocky and Butler Creek (two hardcopies and
an electronic copy) for GAEPD and USEPA review and approval,
Revised TMDL Implementation Plan for fecal coliform for Rocky and Butler Creek watersheds
(two hardcopies and an electronic copy) for GAEPD and USEPA review and approval, and
Stream Water Quality Report for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek (two hardcopies and an
electronic copy) for GAEPD and USEP A review and approval.
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Budget Summary:
NPS Pollution Activities
Non-Federal
Matchine: Funds
319(h) Grant Funds
BMP Demonstration Projects
RestorationlProtectionlPrevention
Education/Information
Technical Assistance
Regulatory/Enforcement Activities
Planning Activities
Water Quality Assessment/Monitoring
TOTALS
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$60,000
$178,280
$238,280
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$158,854
$158,854
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Element 14
Section 319(h) FY03 Grant
Project Description
1. Project Title: Bacterial Sources Tracking Assessment and Revision of Existing 1MDL
Implementation Plans in Two of Augusta's Streams.
2. Lead Organization:
City of Augusta (consolidated government)
Engineering Department
530 Greene Street, Room 702
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Phone: (706) 821-1706
Fax: (706) 821-1708
Primary Contact:
Garrett D. Weiss, P.G.
Environmental Engineer
City of Augusta
Environmental Engineering Section
530 Greene Street, Room 702
Augusta, GA 30911
Phone: (706) 821-1896
Fax: (706) 821-1708
E-mail: gweiss@augustaga.gov
3. Project Background:
Augusta, Georgia is the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia with a population of 205,000.
Georgia's latest 303(d) list (updated March 27, 2002) identified Rocky Creek and Butler Creek,
which flow into the Savannah River just below the City of Augusta, as not supporting their
designated uses. The pollutant of concern was identified as fecal coliform. A total maximum daily
load (TMDL) implementation plan was developed for both streams by the Central Savannah River
Area Regional Development Center (RDC), which was submitted to the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division (EPD) in September 2001. The TMDL plans were developed using a limited
data set, and the lack of data needed to identify source(s) of TMDL parameters is acknowledged
therein. A recommendation was made in the plans that no action be taken without first obtaining
characterization data to define the current state of the fecal coliform problem. Therefore,
identification of fecal coliform bacterial source(s) in the streams is a critical first step towards
implementation of control measures to improve stream water quality.
Source identification is one of the recommended control measures of the eXIsung TMDL
Implementation Plan developed by the EPD and RDC for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek. The
project will also educate the public, local planners and local policy makers on the range of fecal
coliform bacteria contaminant sources in urban and mixed land-use watersheds. In addition, there is
also a need to develop a comprehensive water quality baseline database for creeks in the Augusta
area to enforce nonpoint source control measures in a cost-effective manner. Augusta is taking a
proactive approach and has completed assessments of its watersheds and gathered limited in stream
water quality monitoring data.
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4. Project Objectives:
1) Identify Bacterial Sources:
Source tracking of fecal coliform sources will provide more accurate problem source
identification and will enhance refinement of control measures.
2) Revise TMDL Implementation Plan:
a) Existing Implementation Plan will be revised, and management measures will be
reassessed according to the bacterial sources identified.
b) Control measures will be refined based on bacterial sources to reduce bacteria
contamination and improve water quality to a level sufficient to support the streams'
designated uses.
3) Develop Water Quality Database:
Additional sampling and testing will be conducted to develop a comprehensive baseline
database for assessment and refinement of watershed improvement guidelines and reassess
management measures to abate nonpoint source pollution in the Augusta area.
5. Specific Project Activities:
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Quality Assurance Proiect Plan (QAPP)
The QAPP will be developed following guidance in EP A document EP A/240/B-0 1/003 titled "EP A
Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans" and the QAPP review checklist provided by
USEP A, Region 4 Office of Quality Assurance.
A draft copy will be submitted within 30 days of contract execution with selected contractor, and a
final copy will be submitted within 30 days of receipt of comments.
A State Quality Assurance Plan will also be submitted to GAEPD within 30 days of contract
execution.
Data quality will be ensured by adopting a QAPP developed for BST Analysis and the existing
Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan developed for Augusta's recently completed
watershed assessment project.
The quality of the data collected during extended monitoring should be able to support the decisions
related to water quality programs, refinement of TMDL implementation plans, permit decisions,
and the River Basin Management Program.
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Monitoring Sites
Water samples will be collected at five (5) sites within each drainage basin:
o Three (3) of the sites are located at pre-selected points upstream (1), midstream (1), and
downstream (1) in each drainage basin.
o Another site is to be located immediately above the entry of the most upstream stormwater
outfall.
o The last site will be located at the outlet of the watershed.
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Known Source Sampling for Source Library
Source samples must be collected from predominant fecal sources to build a known source library.
The sources are typically classified into four sources: human, livestock, wildlife, and pets.
The objective is to use antibiotic resistance testing from a sufficient number of samples (8 isolates
from each sample) to achieve a high Average Rate of Correct Classification (ARCC) in the known
source library.
Experience has shown that 15 known source samples per source or 60 samples for a four-way
classification, is generally sufficient to achieve a high ARCC. Based on this experience, a total of
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60 samples will be collected in each of the watersheds for a total of 120 known source samples (960
isolates at 8 isolates/sample).
In the event initial evaluation of the library shows that the ARCC is too low, additional known
source samples will be collected with emphasis on the most predominant sources, analyzed for
Antibiotic Resistance, and added to the library
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Water Sampling for BST Analvsis and Fecal Coliform Enumeration
The sampling plan includes both fixed frequency, at once a month intervals, and storm sampling
from five (5) storm flow events over a 12-month interval. The total number of stream samples to be
collected will be 60 (5 stations x 12 sampling rounds) from Rocky Creek and 60 from Butler Creek
for a total of 120 samples (2880 isolates - 24 isolates/sample).
Storm samples will be collected at each site for five (5) storm flow events. A total of 25-stormflow
samples (5 stations x 5 sampling rounds) will be collected from Rocky Creek and 25 from Butler
Creek for a total of 50-stormflow samples (1200 isolates - 24 isolate/sample).
Samples will be shipped overnight UPS or Federal Express to contractor's Laboratory for analysis.
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Laboratory Tests/ Bacterial Source Tracking (BST) Analysis
The BST method to be used will be an antibiotic resistance analysis (ARA).
Twenty-four isolates from each sample allow for an estimate of the relative proportions of the fecal
indicator originating from different sources.
The ability to provide an estimate of the percentage of fecal indicator from the four sources (human,
wildlife, pets, and livestock) for each sample site will allow calibration of the model to more
appropriately match source loads with receiving water concentrations over flow regimes.
The samples will be analyzed in accordance with the associated analytical methods presented in
EPA's "Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes", latest version or "Standard Methods
for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", latest version or any other equivalent EPA
approved method.
Samples will be analyzed for the parameters listed below:
(Field Measurements) Temperature, pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen
(Composite Sample) Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Biological Chemical
Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Organic Carbon, Total Phosphorus, Ortho
Phosphorus, Nitrite/Nitrate, Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Metals
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Bacterial Source Tracking Assessment Report
The report will include the following products:
· Spatial and temporal distribution of sources
· Statistics on the correct separation rate of known sources
· Recommended changes in existing control measures to abate observed fecal problem
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Revision of Existing TMDL Implementation Plan
The existing plan will be revised to reflect warranted changes as a result of BST assessment. The
revision of the plan will follow EP A and State guidelines for the development of Implementation
Plans (IP).
Within this framework, activity related to the revision will emphasize USEPA's Nine Key Elements
of Watershed Planning:
o An identification of the sources or groups of similar sources contributing to nonpoint source
pollution to be controlled to implement load allocations or achieve water quality standards,
o An estimate of the load reductions expected for the management measures,
o A description of the NPS management measures that will need to be implemented to achieve
water quality standards,
o An estimate of the sources of funding needed, and/or authorities that will be relied upon, to
implement the plan,
o An information/education component that will be used to enhance public understanding of and
participation in implementing the plan,
o A schedule for implementing the management measures that is reasonably expeditious,
o A description of interim, measurable milestones for determining whether management
measures or other control actions are being implemented,
o A set of criteria that can be used to determined whether substantial progress is being made
towards attaining water quality standards and, if not, the criteria for determining whether the
plan needs to be revised, and
o A monitoring component to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation efforts, measured
against the criteria established,
Tasks that relate to enhancing public understanding/participation of/in the project, to develop
criteria that can be used to evaluate progress towards achieving load reductions and/or trigger a
revision of the TMDL, and to the development of a monitoring program to evaluate program
effectiveness.
The BST analysis, fecal coliform enumerations and previous monitoring will be used to identify
contributing sources, estimate existing conditions (total load by source), and estimate load
reductions.
Best Management Practices and associated costs will be based the best available information and/or
experience for the local area.
The revision will contain a comprehensive roadmap for achieving required load reductions.
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6. Roles and Responsibilities of Participating Organizations:
The City of Augusta will be the lead organization responsible for management and implementation of
the proposed project. The following organizations will assist Augusta to achieve project objectives.
Oreanization
Responsibilities
Project Management, Implementation of
W orkplan, Site Work, Reports Preparation &
Submittal
Advisor to the Project, BST Study Review
City of Augusta
Dr. Peter G. Hartel, Professor of Microbiology, Department
of Crop & Soil Science, University of Georgia, Athens
Dr. Charles Hagedorn, Professor of Microbiology, Crop &
Soil Environmental Science Department, Virginia Tech
University, Blacksburg, VA
Dr. Timothy Tandhir, Professor of Watershed
ManagementlWater Quality, Department of Natural
Resources Conservation, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst
Consultant, BST Analysis & Data Review
Advisor to the Project, Water Quality
Assessment & Data Review
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7. Specific Outputs:
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Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP),
Bacterial Source Tracking Assessment Report for Rocky and Butler Creek (two hardcopies and an
electronic copy) for GAEPD and USEPA review and approval,
Revised TMDL Implementation Plan for fecal coliform for Rocky and Butler Creek watersheds
(two hardcopies and an electronic copy) for GAEPD and USEPA review and approval, and
Stream Water Quality Report for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek (two hardcopies and an electronic
copy) for GAEPD and USEPA review and approval.
.
.
.
.
Monitoring:
a. Monitoring Program Elements: Chemical/Physical
b. Monitoring Design: Upstream - Downstream
c. Database: Collected samples
.
Products:
Revised TMDL Plan for Rocky and Butler Creeks meeting USEPA's Nine Key Elements.
Semi-Annual Reports:
Augusta will submit semi-annual reports by February 28th and August 31 st of each year. (One
hardcopy and one electronic copy)
Final Close-Out Report:
Augusta will submit a Final Project Closeout Report (two hardcopies and an electronic copy) for
GAEPD and USEP A review and approval.
.
.
.
.
.
8. Measures of Success:
Augusta will measure project success using the criteria outlined below:
Environmental Success
· Completion of BST study for Rocky Creek,
· Completion of BST study for Butler Creek,
· Identification of spatial and temporal distribution of sources,
· Completion of revised TMDL Implementation Plan to abate documented fecal
problem in Rocky Creek watershed,
· Completion of revised TMDL Implementation Plan to abate documented fecal
problem in Butler Creek watershed, and
· Completion of water quality report for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek.
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9. Milestones:
Complete Project Work Plan
Complete Interagency Agreement
Complete QAPP
EPD Approval of QAPP
Conduct Project Kick-Off Meeting
Setup Monitoring Stations
Semi-Annual Progress Reports submitted each February 28 and
August 3151
Known Source Sampling and Analyses
BST and Water Quality Sampling
BST and Water Quality Analyses
BST and Water Quality Data Interpretation
Prepare Draft BST and Water Quality Reports
Augusta, EPD, & USEP A Review Reports
Finalize BST and Water Quality Reports
Prepare Draft Revised TMDL Plans
Augusta, EPD, & USEP A Review TMDL Plans
Finalize TMDL Implementation Plans, Submit to USEP A &
GAEPD for review and a roval
Prepare Draft Project Close Out Report
Augusta, EPD, & USEP A Review Close Out Report
Submit Final Close Out Report
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10. Project Location:
a) Project Area(s) and Map: The project site is Rocky Creek and Butler Creek (see attached
Figures).
b) Watershed or project area size (acres):
Rocky Creek Watershed 13,122
Butler Creek Watershed 21,727
c) List the following for the watershed or project area:
Stream Miles
Lake Acreage (water/wetland)
Wetland Acreage
Rocky Creek
8.65
50
Butler Creek
15.10
124
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d) Land Uses within the watershed or project area (percentages):
Agricultural
Commercial Forestry
UrbanlResidential
MininglExtraction
Forests/Natural Areas
W aterlW etlands
Rockv Creek
1.41
o
67.25
o
23.74
0.38
100.00
Butler Creek
2.78
o
35.75
o
56.93
0.57
100.00
e) 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code(s) and Watershed Name(s):
Rocky Creek Watershed (Middle Savannah River) HUC 03060106
Butler Creek Watershed (Middle Savannah River) HUC 03060106
t) County or Counties:
Richmond
11. Pollutants to be Addressed:
The following pollutants associated with urbanization land uses will be addressed under the proposed
project:
BST:
Fecal Coliform
12. Impaired Waters
a) Section 303(d) and Section 305(b) lists of waters:
Waterbody
(Miles/Acreage)
Rocky Creek
(2 miles)
Butler Creek
(3 miles)
Richmond
County
Richmond
County
Fecal Coliform
Toxicity
Fecal Coliform
DO
Selenium
YES (for Fe)
Is the project
implementing actions to
alleviate the "criterion
violated" for this
se2ment?
NO
Location
(County)
Criterion
Violated
Has a TMDL
been developed
for this
segment?
YES (for FC &
DO)
NO
b) Other Known Impairments (only if applicable):
N/A
13. Planning Activities:
a) Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plans:
Is the project proposal developing a TMDL Implementation Plan?
No
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Is the project proposal implementing or revising an existing TMDL Implementation Plan?
Yes
The TMDL Implementation Plan was developed by the RDC for EPD in September 2001 for both
streams (relevant sections of the plan are attached). Lack of data needed to identify source(s) of
TMDL parameter is acknowledged in the TMDL Implementation Plan. Implementation actions are
stated in Form B- Section III (page 6 of the plan) in the TMDL Implementation Plan and
identification of sources of TMDL parameter is one of the implementation actions. The
Implementation Plan recommendation is that "none of the strategies recommended in this plan
should be implemented without first obtaining data that allows a firm grasp on the current state of
the fecal coliform problem. Therefore, identification of source(s) of fecal coliform bacteria in the
streams is a critical first step towards implementation of TMDL Implementation Plan designed to
improve stream water quality.
b) Watershed Management Plans:
Is the project proposal developing a Watershed Management Plan?
No
Is the project proposal implementing or revising an existing Watershed Management Plan?
No
14. Major Nonpoint Source Pollution Categories and Subcategories:
Construction
HighwayslRoadslBridges
Land Development
Land Disposal/StoragelTreatment
On-site treatment (Septic)
Urban Runoff / Storm Sewer
Other Urban Runoff
HighwaylRoad/Bridge Runoff
TIlicit ConnectionslDry Weather Flow
Erosion & Sedimentation
Residential
Other NPS Pollution
Natural Sources
Wildlife
15. Nonpoint Source Pollution Activities:
Other Technical Assistance Activity (Bacteria Source Tracking)
Other Planning Activities (Refinement ofTMDL Implementation Plan)
Instream Flow Monitoring
Water Quality Problem Identification
Other Water Quality Assessment/Monitoring Activities
16. Best Management Practices to be Implemented:
N/A
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ITEM
17. Project Budget:
OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY
A
PERSONNEL:
One (1) Asst. Director Engineering - 0.01 FTE ($75,000/yr) for
4 years (Project Oversight)
One (1) Professional Engineer - 0.1 FTE ($58,000/yr) for 4
years (Project Management, Contract Management, Field Work
Management, Sampling Oversight & QA/QC, Semi-annual
Reports Preparation, Water Quality Final Report Preparation,
Documents Submittal to and Correspondence with GAEPD and
USEP A).
One (1) Environmental Engineer - 0.4 FTE ($47,500/yr) for 3
years (Water Sampling, Shipping, Data Collection &
Tabulation, Equipment O&M, Assist in Project Management)
B
Two (2) Technicians (Surveyors) - 0.05 FTE ($60,000/yr) for 2
years (Waterbody survey)
FRINGE BENEFITS:
One (1) Asst. Director Engineering - 0.01 FTE ($75,000/yr)-
30% for 4 years (Project Oversight)
One (1) Professional Engineer - 0.1 FTE ($58,OOO/yr) - 30% for
4 years (Project Management, Contract Management, Field
Work Management, Sampling Oversight & QA/QC, Semi-
annual Reports Preparation, Water Quality Final Report
Preparation, Documents Submittal to and Correspondence with
GAEPD and USEP A).
One Environmental Engineer - 0.4 FTE ($47,500/yr) - 30% for
3 years (Water Sampling, Shipping, Data Collection &
Tabulation, Equipment O&M, Assist in Project Management)
C
Two Technicians (Surveyors) - 0.05 FTE ($60,000/yr)- 30%
for 2 years (Waterbody survey etc)
TRAVEL:
Two (2) Engineers for field work (Water Sampling,
Monitoring, Samples Shipping & Handling, Equipment O&M)
Two Technician (Surveying)
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319(h)
GRANT
FUNDS
Revised 11-23-2005
NON
FEDERAL
MATCHING
FUNDS
$0
$3,000
$0
$23,200
$0
$57,000
$0
$12,000
$0
$900
$0
$6,960
$0
$17,100
$0
$1,800
$0
$2,721
$0
$170
TOTAL
$3,000
$23,200
$57,000
$12,000
$900
$6,960
$17,100
$1,800
$2,721
$170
Revised 11-23-2005
D EQUIPMENT:
One (1) Multifunction Water Quality Meter to measure pH, $3,500 $0 $3,500
Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Turbidity (for on-site testing)
Sampling & Monitoring Equipment at 5 Locations (Automatic $50,000 $0 $50,000
Sampler/ Flow Meter - 5 units)
One (1) Portable Grab Sampler (for Grab Samples) $500 $0 $500
E SUPPLIES:
Monitoring Supplies $0 $2,000 $2,000
Field Supplies $0 $1,000 $1,000
Administrative Supplies $0 $1,200 1,200
F CONTRACTUAL:
Revision of two TMDL implementation plans $57,600 $0 $57,600
Labor
Travel $2,400 $0 $2,400
Field Services - collection of fecal coliform samples
Labor $9,184 $9,184
Travel $0
Project coordination, planning, technical assistance, training $2,816 $0 $2,816
and final report preparation
Labor $16,425 $0 $16,425
Travel $3,495 $0 $3,495
Laboratory Analyses
BST ambient and stormwater samples (267) $64,080 $0 $64,080
BST library samples (282 - 4 isolates each) $11,280 $0 $11,280
Contractor Total $167,280 $0 $167,280
Analytical Services - Contractor $17,000 $19,403 $36,403
(Analytical Services for Water Quality Database Samples)
Service for Two Watersheds
TOTALOFF $184,280 $19,403 $203,683
G CONSTRUCTION: N/A N/A N/A
H OTHER:
Equipment Installation and Maintenance (5 Units per $0 $1,400 $1,400
Watershed - Two Watersheds)
I TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES: $238,280 $158,854 $397,134
(SUM OF A - H)
J INDIRECT CHARGES: $0 $0 $0
TOTAL:
K (SUM OF I AND J) $238,280 $158,854 $397,134
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Attachment A
Work Plan for Bacterial Source Tracking, Water Quality Assessment, and
Revision of Existing Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plans to Abate
Non-Point Source Pollution Within
Rocky and Butler Creek Drainage Basins,
Augusta, Georgia
January 2005
Prepared By
Augusta Richmond County
Public Works and Engineering Department
Engineering Division, Environmental Section
530 Greene Street, Room 702
Augusta, Georgia 30911
And
MapTech, Inc.
Virginia Tech Research Center
1715 Pratt Drive, Suite 3200
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ARC -Augusta Richmond County
ARCC - average rate of correct classification
ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials
BOD - biochemical oxygen demand
BST - bacterial source tracking
CFR- Code of Federal Regulations
COC - chain of custody
COD - chemical oxygen demand
DNA - deoxyribose nucleic acid
DQO- data quality objectives
EDL - Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory
EP A - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPD - Georgia Environmental Protection Division
HASP - health and safety plan
IDLH - immediately dangerous to life and health
LCS- laboratory control sample
LCSD- laboratory control sample duplicate
MS - matrix spike
MSD - matrix spike duplicate
NPS - non-point source
P ARCC - precision, accuracy, representativeness, comparability, and completeness
PEL- permissible exposure limit
PPE - personal protective equipment
PQL - practical quantitation limit
QNQC - quality assurance and quality control
QAM - quality assurance manual
QAO - quality assurance officer
QAPP - quality assurance project plan
RDC - Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center
RPD- relative percent difference
RSD- relative standard deviation
SAP - sampling and analysis plan
SOP - standard operating procedure
SHSO - site health and safety officer
TMDL - total daily maximum load
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The March 27, 2002 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) list of impaired water
bodies in Georgia (e.g. 303(d) list) identified Rocky Creek and Butler Creek, which both flow into the
Savannah River downstream from Augusta, as not supporting their designated use. The principal
pollutant of concern identified in both creeks is fecal coliform. A total maximum daily load (TMDL)
implementation plan was developed for both streams by the Central Savannah River Area Regional
Development Center (RDC), which was submitted to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division
(EPD) in September 2001. The TMDL plans were developed using a limited data set, and the lack of
data needed to identify source(s) of TMDL parameters is acknowledged therein. A recommendation
was made in the plans that no action be taken without first obtaining characterization data to define the
current state of the fecal coliform problem. Therefore, identification of fecal coliform bacterial
source( s) in the streams is a critical first step, towards implementation of control measures to improve
stream water quality. Augusta is also proposing to monitor other pollutants of concern for one year to
develop a more comprehensive water quality database as a prerequisite to development of effective site
specific control measures.
This draft work plan presents methods to be used to determine fecal coliform bacterial sources to the
two creeks, plans for development of a comprehensive water quality database for the creeks, and tasks
necessary to revise the existing TMDL implementation plans. Included herein is a draft sampling and
analysis plan (SAP), quality assurance project plan (QAPP), and project health and safety plan (HASP).
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
Augusta, Georgia (Augusta) is a consolidated government and is the second largest metropolitan area in
Georgia with a population of 205,000. Significant potential sources of environmental stressors in the
area include point sources and non-point sources resulting from diffuse runoff from urban and mixed
land uses. The March 27, 2002 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of impaired
water bodies in Georgia (e.g. 303(d) list) identified Rocky Creek and Butler Creek, which both flow
into the Savannah River downstream from the City of Augusta, as not supporting their designated use.
The primary pollutant of concern was identified as fecal coliform. Total maximum daily load (TMDL)
limits for fecal coliform were developed by the EP A in early 2000, and TMDL implementation plans
were developed for both creeks by the local RDC for the Georgia EPD in September 2001. The TMDL
plans were developed using a limited data set and computer modeling software results, and the lack of
data needed to identify source(s) of TMDL parameters is acknowledged therein. A recommendation
was made in the plans that no action be taken without first obtaining characterization data to define the
current state of the fecal coliform problem. Therefore, identification of fecal coliform bacterial
source(s) in the streams is a critical first step towards implementation of control measures to improve
stream water quality. Augusta is also proposing to monitor other pollutants of concern for one year to
develop a more comprehensive water quality database as a prerequisite to the development of effective
site specific control measures.
Non-human sources may be contributing significantly to the problem, as indicated by fecal coliform
bacteria counts at upstream (relatively undeveloped area of the drainage basin), midstream, and
downstream (relatively developed area of the drainage basin) segments of Rocky Creek and Butler
Creek. Therefore, Augusta is proposing to identify sources of fecal coliform bacteria to facilitate
implementation of the TMDL plans, and to adopt cost-effective control measures. An investigation to
track potential sources of fecal coliform will constitute the initial phase of the plan. Source
identification is also one of the recommended control measures contained in the existing TMDL
implementation plans developed by the EPD/RDC for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek. The project will
also include public education, and discussions with the local planner and local policy makers on the
range of fecal coliform bacteria contaminant sources in urban and mixed land-use watersheds. The
significance of the proposed project is that it has potential to provide improved bacterial source
information in place of "best guesses" that are currently being used, and thereby can strengthen the
implementation ofthe TMDL plans.
There is also a need to develop a comprehensive baseline water quality database for creeks in the
Augusta area to enforce non-point source control measures in a cost-effective manner. Augusta has
taken a proactive approach to this need, and completed assessment of regional watersheds including
collection of water quality monitoring data during 2001 and 2002. These data will be supplemented by
the current work by collecting and analyzing additional surface water samples throughout both
watersheds for a period of one year.
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2.2 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The project site is located in Augusta, Georgia, in east Georgia (Figure 1). Augusta is approximately
324 square miles in area, and is bordered on the east and north by the Savannah River and South
Carolina; the south by McBean and Brier Creeks, and Jefferson and Burke Counties; and the west by
Columbia and McDuffie Counties. Major streams flowing through the region include Rock, Raes,
Rocky, Butler, Spirit, Little Spirit, Sandy Run, and Boggy Gut Creeks. The focus of this project is
Rocky Creek and Butler Creek (Figure 2). Both creeks are on the latest Georgia TMDL list for
violation of fecal coliform bacteria water quality standards.
The following are additional facts pertaining to watershed size and land use within the project area:
Watershed area (acres)
Rocky Creek Watershed
Butler Creek Watershed
13,122
21,727
Stream Length (miles)
Rocky Creek
Butler Creek
8.65
15.10
Land Uses within the watershed or project area (percentages)
Rockv Creek
Butler Creek
Agricultural
Commercial Forestry
UrbanJResidential
Mining/Extraction
Forests/Natural Areas
W aterlW etlands
1.41
o
67.25
o
23.74
0.38
2.78
o
35.75
o
56.93
0.57
2.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The goal of this project is to use bacterial source tracking (BST) for assessment of fecal coliform
sources to provide a platform to revise the existing TMDL plans, and to implement appropriate
pollution control measures. Another goal is to develop a comprehensive baseline database for future
water quality assessment. Other project objectives include:
· Identify bacterial source(s): Source tracking of fecal coliform bacteria will provide more
accurate problem source identification and will enhance refinement of control measures.
· Revision of existing TMDL implementation plans: The existing implementation plan will be
revised and management measures will be reassessed according to the bacterial sources
identified. Control measures will be refined based on bacterial sources to reduce bacteria
contamination and improve water quality to a level sufficient to support its designated use.
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. Develop water quality database: Additional sampling and testing will be conducted to develop a
comprehensive baseline database for assessment and refinement of watershed improvement
guidelines, and to reassess management measures to abate non-point source pollution in the
Augusta area.
. Ensure that all water quality analytical results are accurate and dependable: Specific quality
assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures will be designed to achieve the specific data
quality goals associated with assessing existing conditions of the targeted creeks. The quality of
the data collected during this project will be able to support decisions related to the water quality
monitoring program, TMDL implementation, permit decisions, and the River Basin
Management Program.
2.4 PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
The City of Augusta will be the lead organization responsible for management and implementation of
the proposed project. The following organizations and personnel will assist Augusta to achieve project
objectives:
Table 1.
Project Organization
Organization
City of Augusta, Garrett Weiss, P.G., and Lori
Videtto
Responsibilities
Project Management, Implementation
of Work Plan, Site Work, Reports.
Preparation & Submittal
QAPP Development, BST Analysis,
Data Analysis, BST Report
Preparation, and Assessment of
Existing TMDL implementation plans
MapTech, Inc.
2.5 FUNDING
This project is 60 percent funded by a Federal Section 319(h) Grant, awarded by the EPA, Atlanta
Water Protection Branch, Non-Point Source Program ($232,280). Locally provided matching funds,
provided by the Augusta Richmond County government, constitute the remaining 40 percent of project
funds ($158,854). Total project funds are $397,134.
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3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work during the project shall include surface water monitoring for bacteria and bacterial
source tracking (section 3.1), and surface water monitoring of physical and chemical parameters for the
development of the water quality database (section 3.2).
3.1 BACTERIA MONITORING/BACTERIAL SOURCE TRACKING
3.1.1 Surface Water Monitoring
3.1.1.1 Sampling Methods
In order to meet holding time requirements for bacterial samples, personnel from the team will manually
grab water samples for bacterial analysis at each of the five sampling sites within the watershed. All
sample containers will be pre-washed and prepared in accordance with quality assurance/quality control
protocols of the laboratory. Only sample containers and preservatives appropriate for the intended analyses
will be used. Containers used for bacterial samples will be sterile. Additional information pertaining to
sampling and analytical procedures are presented in Appendix A, Sampling and Analysis Plan.
3.1.1.2 Sampling Locations
Surface water samples will be collected from five locations within each drainage basin (Figures 3 and
4). The sites are located at pre-selected reaches in the 1) upstream, 2) midstream and 3) downstream
portion of the drainage basin areas, 4) immediately above the confluence with the most upstream
stormwater outfall, and at 5) the outlet of the watershed. To ensure that samples are consistently
collected from the same location during each event, these locations will be surveyed and marked prior
to the first event.
3.1.1.3 Sampling Frequency
Samples will be collected monthly at each location at a fixed frequency at 4-week intervals. The total
number of stream samples to be collected will be 60 (5 stations x 12 sampling rounds) from Rocky
Creek and 60 from Butler Creek for a total of 120 samples.
Ifpossible, storm-event samples will be collected at each site for 5-events using grab samples. Up to 25-
stormflow samples (5 stations x 5 sampling rounds) will be collected from Rocky Creek and 25 from
Butler Creek for a total of 50-stormflow samples. A storm event qualifying for sampling will consist of
a minimum of 0.2 inches of precipitation in a 24-hour period.
3.1.1.4 Sampling Parameters
Samples collected during each event will be analyzed for the following parameter and method:
Parameter
Fecal Coliform
Method
SM 9222B
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Samples will be collected and delivered within a 6-hour time frame to a local laboratory for fecal
coliform enumerations. The local laboratory will meet EPD accreditation requirements. Samples also
will be shipped via overnight courier service to MapTech's Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory
(EDL) for BST analysis.
In addition to the fecal coliform analytical method, samples will be analyzed to develop a bacterial
biochemical-profile (i.e. antibiotic resistance analysis) using E. coli as the indicator species. Antibiotic
resistance analysis was selected because it has been demonstrated to be a reliable procedure for
confirming the presence or absence of human, livestock wildlife, and pet sources. Compared to DNA
fingerprinting, biochemical profiling is much quicker, typically analyzes many more isolates (e.g.
hundreds per week vs. a few dozen per week for DNA analysis), is relatively less expensive, has
survived limited court testing, and has undergone rigorous peer review from the academic community.
Additionally, observation of an increased number of isolates from each sample allows for an estimate of
the relative proportions of the fecal indicator (e.g. fecal streptococci or E. coli) originating from
different sources. The ability to provide an estimate of the percentage of fecal indicator from the four
sources (i.e. human, wildlife, livestock, and pets) for each sample will allow fine tuning of the model
calibration to more appropriately match source loads with receiving water concentrations over flow
regImes.
The premise of the antibiotic resistance analysis method is that human fecal bacteria will have the
greatest resistance to antibiotics and that livestock and wildlife fecal bacteria will have significantly less
resistance (but still different) to the battery of antibiotics and concentrations used. The analyses
proposed tests each isolate on approximately 30 different combinations of antibiotic type and
concentration. The bacteria are grown in wells in microtiter plates and then replica-plated onto a series
of agar plates, each containing one specific antibiotic concentration. After incubation, each isolate is
scored for growth or no growth on each plate and a resistance pattern emerges that can be used in source
differentiation.
3.1.2 Known Source Sampling for Source Library
Bacterial source samples will be collected from known sources to build a source library. The source
classes will include wildlife, human, pet, and livestock for a total of four classes. In general, athe
number of source samples collected per class per watershed will be fifteen (a total of 60 samples per
watershed), however, depending on the mix of source classes, the number of known source samples
collected may vary among classes but the total will remain the same. Additional known source samples
will be collected to improve the quality of the known source library if the average correct classification
is found to be too low.
3.1.3 Bacterial Source Tracking Documentation
Semi-annual reports will be prepared, and will include discussion ofthe following topics:
. Methods employed
. Copies of laboratory analytical reports and field documentation
· Spatial and temporal analysis of sources
· Statistical analysis on the separation rate of known sources
· Recommendations regarding changes to existing control measures, ifnecessary
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In addition, the existing TMDL plans will be revised to reflect warranted changes as a result of BST
assessment. The revision of the plan will follow EP A and state guidelines for the development of
implementation plans. The revised plan will include all the required elements as identified in the
section 319(h) grant general guidelines, including the following items:
. Sources or groups of sources contributing to non-point source (NPS) pollution that need to be
controlled to implement the load allocations or achieve water quality standards will be
identified.
. Load reductions expected for the management measures will be estimated.
. A description of the NPS management measures to be implemented to achieve load reductions
specified in the TMDL or to achieve water quality standards will be provided.
. Funding estimates and funding sources will be provided.
· An information/education component will be included in the plan to enhance public
understanding of and participation in implementing the plan.
. A schedule for implementing the plan will be included.
. A description of interim, measurable milestones for determining whether plan components are
being implemented and criteria to establish the degree of success the measures have.
. A monitoring plan will be presented to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation efforts
measured against success evaluation criteria.
3.2 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING
3.2.1 Sampling Methods
Automatic, refrigerated sampling devices equivalent to the Isco, Inc. Avalanche ™ Model sampler will be
used to collect surface water samples at the outlet and an upstream site within each drainage basin. In
addition, grab samples will be used to collect surface water samples at these sites and a midstream site
within each watershed. All sample containers will be pre-washed and prepared in accordance with quality
assurance/quality control protocols of the laboratory. Only sample containers and preservatives appropriate
for the intended analyses will be used. Additional information pertaining to sampling and analytical
procedures are presented in Appendix A, Sampling and Analysis Plan.
3.2.2 Sampling Locations
The proposed water quality monitoring plan includes three (3) sites for collecting water samples.
Sampling sites were selected to cover as broad an area of the watershed as possible. These three sites
are in downstream, midstream and upstream areas within each watershed (Figures 3 and 4).
3.2.3 Sampling Frequency
The sampling plan includes both fixed frequency (dry weather) at 4-week intervals and storm sampling
(wet weather) during 2 storm events over a 12-month interval. The number of dry weather stream
samples to be collected will be 36 (3 stations x 12 sampling rounds) from Rocky Creek and 36 from
Butler Creek for a total of 72. Storm samples will be collected at each site for 2-events. A total of 6-
stormflow samples will be collected from Rocky Creek and 6 from Butler Creek for a total of 12-
stormflow samples.
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3.2.4 Sampling Parameters
Samples collected during each event will be analyzed for the following parameters and methods:
Parameter
Total Suspended Solids
Total Dissolved Solids
Total Organic Carbon
Total Phosphorus
Ortho Phosphorus
Nitrite/Nitrate
Ammonia
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Metals (Zinc, Copper, Lead,
Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium)
pH
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Turbidity
Specific Conductivity
Method
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160.1
415.1
365.2
365.2
353.2
350.3
351.2
405.1
410.1
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Field Measurement
Field Measurement
Field Measurement
Field Measurement
Field Measurement
Samples will be shipped via same day or overnight courier service to the laboratory for analysis. The
laboratory will meet EPD accreditation requirements.
3.2.5 Water Quality Documentation
Semi-annual reports will be presented for the Rocky Creek and Butler Creek water quality assessment.
These reports will include discussion of the following topics:
. Methods employed
. Copies of laboratory analytical reports and field documentation
. Spatial and temporal analysis ofthe data
. Recommendations regarding changes to existing control measures, if necessary.
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4.0 MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Augusta will measure project success using the criteria outlined below:
. Completion of proposed BST study for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek
. Identification of spatial and temporal distribution of sources
. Completion of revised TMDL implementation plan to abate observed fecal coliform problem in
Rocky Creek watershed and Butler Creek watershed
. Completion of water quality reports for Rocky Creek and Butler Creek
5.0 SCHEDULE
A tentative schedule for the project with anticipated completion dates for important milestones is
presented in Figure 5.
6.0 INVOICING PROCEDURES
Expenses and fees associated with project activities will be carefully tracked and documented. Invoices
will be submitted to the EPD for EP A grant funds on a quarterly basis, and will be accompanied with
comprehensive backup documentation, including personnel timesheets and work narratives, equipment
invoices, subcontractor and vendor statements with proof of payment, and expense receipts. All
procurement and invoicing will be conducted in accordance with the provisions specified in
40CFR31.36 - Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State
and Local Governments.
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APPENDIX B
METHOD OF PAYMENT
The City of Augusta
Section 319{h) FY 03 Grant, Element 14
Payments will be made (totaling $238,280.00) upon receipt of an invoice(s) from the Contractor
specifying the work completed in accordance with the Scope of Services (Appendix A). Payment is
also contingent upon the Contractor submitting semi-annual reports (February and August) covering
required outputs, budget, including in-kind match, and milestones in accordance with the Scope of
Services (Appendix A). The total amount paid for all services shall not exceed $238,280.00. As
much as $23,828.00 will be retained and reimbursed as a final payment upon receipt of the final
report (2 copies required). The final report must follow U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
format ("Project Close Out Procedures, Section 319 Grant Projects, Region IV, Watershed Unit,
April 28, 1993") and will include a title page, project summary, documentation of outputs, equipment
purchased, project budget, and any special conditions.
A statement of project costs and complete documentation of expenditures for the billing period
and/or a demonstration of need will be submitted with each invoice. All payments to Contractor are
contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required services and deliverables in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement.
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RECEIVED
JAN 5 2006
GA EPD WPB
NONPOINT SOURCE PROGRAM
January 3,2006
Ms. Linda MacGregor, P.E.
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
4220 International Parkway, Suite 101
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
Re: Section 319(h) FY03 Grant - Element 14
Augusta-Richmond County
Bacterial Sources Tracking Assessment and Revision of Existing TMDL
Implementation Plans in Two of Augusta's Streams
Dear Ms. MacGregor:
Please find enclosed two signed and notarized contracts for the above-referenced project.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (706) 821-1896.
Sincerely,
Augusta Richmond County
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Garrett D. Weiss, P.G.
Environmental Engineer
Enclosures
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6. Compensation. The Division agrees to pay the Contractor a sum not to exceed two
hundred and thirty-eight thousand two hundred and eighty ($238,280) dollars total.
7. In-kind Match. The Contractor will contribute a minimum of $158,854 in services or cash
contributions toward the performance of services described in Appendix A to this contract.
8. Maintenance of Records and Semiannual Reports. The Contractor agrees to be
responsible for directing and accounting for the participating parties contributions. The Contractor
shall record costs incurred in performing the services described in Appendix A to this contract and
shall record all in-kind services for submission to the Division. The Contractor shall submit a
semiannual accounting of costs and matching funds to the Contract Administrator, which will consist
of canceled checks, paid bills, payrolls, time and attendance records, contract and subcontract
award documents, etc.
9. Method of Payment. The Division will pay to the Contractor the amount set forth in
Paragraph 6, which shall constitute full and complete compensation for the Contractor's services
herein. Such sum will be paid in the manner set forth in Appendix 8, hereby made a part of this
Contract by reference, subject to receipt of an invoice from the Contractor and a brief progress
report specifying that it has performed the work under this Contract in conformance with the
Contract and that it is entitled to receive the amount requisitioned under the terms of the Contract.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event will the total compensation and
reimbursement, if any, to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum sum of $238,280.00 for all the
services required herein.
10. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to
fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the Division shall thereupon have
the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least 15 days before the effective date of such termination.
In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models,
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6. Compensation. The Division agrees to pay the Contractor a sum not to exceed two
hundred and thirty-eight thousand two hundred and eighty ($238,280) dollars total.
7. In-kind Match. The Contractor will contribute a minimum of $158,854 in services or cash
contributions toward the performance of services described in Appendix A to this contract.
8. Maintenance of Records and Semiannual Reports. The Contractor agrees to be
responsible for directing and accounting for the participating parties contributions. The Contractor
shall record costs incurred in performing the services described in Appendix A to this contract and
shall record all in-kind services for submission to the Division. The Contractor shall submit a
semiannual accounting of costs and matching funds to the Contract Administrator, which will consist
of canceled checks, paid bills, payrolls, time and attendance records, contract and subcontract
award documents, etc.
9. Method of Payment. The Division will pay to the Contractor the amount set forth in
Paragraph 6, which shall constitute full and complete compensation for the Contractor's services
herein. Such sum will be paid in the manner set forth in Appendix 8, hereby made a part of this
Contract by reference, subject to receipt of an invoice from the Contractor and a brief progress
report specifying that it has performed the work under this Contract in conformance with the
Contract and that it is entitled to receive the amount requisitioned under the terms of the Contract.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event will the total compensation and
reimbursement, if any, to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum sum of $238,280.00 for all the
services required herein.
10. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to
fulfill in timely and proper manner its obligations under this Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the Division shall thereupon have
the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least 15 days before the effective date of such termination.
In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models,