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Anson County declines recommended sewer tie‑in after engineers advise against it
Summary
Following an engineering analysis, the board voted to deny a proposed tie‑in of a 10‑inch force main to an 8‑inch gravity line near the Hornwood pump station, citing slope and hydraulic concerns and potential long‑term liability.
Anson County commissioners voted to follow the county engineers’ recommendation and deny a proposed tie‑in that would connect a 10‑inch force main to an 8‑inch gravity line near the Hornwood pump station.
The county manager presented a report prepared by consulting engineers Hazen and Sawyer, who advised against accepting the tie‑in because the gravity line near Haley’s Ferry Road lacks the necessary slope to function reliably. The manager said the proposed tie‑in would save the developer roughly $470,000–$480,000 in construction costs, but Hazen and Sawyer concluded the hydraulic profile poses performance and maintenance risks.
A motion was made to adopt the engineers’ recommendation and deny the tie‑in; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Commissioners discussed the possibility of ordering additional technical analyses to see whether short‑term modifications might make the tie‑in feasible, and staff said they could bring additional analysis to the board in June if requested.
Next step: staff will coordinate with Hazen and Sawyer and the AEDC (Atlantic Gateway project stakeholders) to determine whether further analysis or alternative designs warrant revisiting the request.
