WQ0017530_Final Permit_20200403

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 3, 2020
JERRY C. WEST — DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
HIGHLANDS COVE PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC.
705 HIGHLANDS CovE DRIVE — Box L
HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA 28741
Subject: Permit No. WQ0017530
Highlands Cove WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation and
Dedicated Utilization System
Jackson County
Dear Mr. West:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received December 17, 2019, and subsequent
additional information received February 24, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017530
dated April 3, 2020, to Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association, Inc. for the continued operation of
the subject reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through June 30, 2026, shall void Permit
No. WQ0017530 issued February 3, 2015, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations therein.
The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than January 1, 2026.
Please pay attention to the monitoring requirements listed Attachments A and B for they may differ
from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining
the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance
dated February 3, 2015:
➢ Old Condition 1. 1. — Schedule has been met.
➢ Old Condition VL2. — This condition has been removed because the permit is not voidable.
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated February 3,
2015:
➢ Condition 11.12. -Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 feet from a well
unless the piping and integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance
with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well.
➢ Condition IL 13. — Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to
sewer lines in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305.
➢ Condition IL 18. — All setbacks applicable in the 15A NCAC 02H .0219 rules at the time of
permitting have been added.
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April 3, 2020
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➢ Condition IIL 18. — Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually
➢ Condition IIL20. — Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count
and flow shall be provided prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water.
➢ Condition IV.5.f — The Permittee shall maintain continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings
for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B (not applicable).
➢ Condition IV.9.b.c. — The permittee shall maintain records of the dates of irrigation equipment
and turbidimeter calibration
➢ Condition VI.10. —This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not
paid the required annual fee.
➢ Condition VI.11. — The Permittee shall report the measured monthly average amount of
wastewater flow contributed per unit (GPD/BDR) for the 12 months prior to permit renewal to
evaluate the approved flow reduction.
➢ Condition VI.12. —The Permittee shall retain the Division's written approval of the authorized
adjusted daily design flow rate for the life of this facility, and shall transfer this approval to any
future Permittee.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Erick Saunders at (919)
707-3659 or erickson.saunderskncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Jackson County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND DEDICATED UTILIZATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association, Inc.
Jackson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 60,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization
facility consisting of
a 15,000 gallon flow equalization tank; two 30,000 gallon aeration tanks; two 300 cubic foot per minute
(CFM) centrifugal blowers; two hopper settling tanks with a total volume of 14,612; tertiary filters; a
3,198,560 gallon wet weather storage pond; a 331,920 gallon 5-day upset pond; ultraviolet (UV)
disinfection with a backup tablet chlorinator; a 15,000 gallon sludge holding tank; a 47.52 acre dedicated
reclaimed water utilization spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and
appurtenances
to serve the Highlands Cove WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received December 17, 2019, subsequent additional information received February 24, 2020,
and in conformity with the Division -approved plans and specifications considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through June 30, 2026, shall void Permit No.
WQ0017530 issued February 3, 2015, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than January 1,
2026. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Permittee shall maintain and operate the subject reclaimed water facilities so there is no discharge
to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the
facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper
operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including Division
required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water generation and
utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
[15A NCAC 02U .0301]
4. Application rates shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(g)]
5. The attached Operational Agreement shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms
of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions under G.S. 143-215.6A, G.S.
143-215.613, and G.S. 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0115]
6. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public
or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(b)]
7. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped, or
otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water as follows:
a. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (Pantone 522 or
equivalent) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER -
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (Pantone 522 or equivalent) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated
every three feet or less;
b. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple
(Pantone 522 or equivalent) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT
DRINK". Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened at least
every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe; and
c. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of convey reclaimed water
shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted in 11.7.a. and I1.7.b. This identification need not
extend the entire length of the distribution system but shall be incorporated within 10 feet of
crossing any potable water supply line or sanitary sewer line.
[15A NCAC 02U .0403(c)]
All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation
by personnel authorized by the entity that operates the reclaimed water system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403 (d)]
9. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -potable
quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other locking
mechanisms such as hose bibs that can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and
labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(e)]
10. There shall be no direct cross -connections between the reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406. [15A
NCAC 02U .0403(f)]
11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 5 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below
any water line if practicable. If these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing
procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15A NCAC 02U
.0403(g), 02U .0403(h)]
12. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 50 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .0403(i)]
13. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall meet the separation distances to sewer lines in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .0305. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(g), 02U .04030)]
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14. Reclaimed water irrigation fields permitted prior to September 1, 2006 have compliance and review
boundaries established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at or
beyond the compliance boundary shall require corrective action. Division -approved relocation of the
compliance boundary shall be noted in Attachment B. Multiple contiguous properties under common
ownership and permitted for use as a disposal system shall be treated as a single property with regard
to determination of a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0106, 02T .0105(h), 02H
.0219(k)(1)(C)(1)(III), G.S. 143-215.1(1), G.S. 143-215.1(k)]
15. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary (i.e., parcel subdivision). [15A NCAC
02L .0107(c)]
16. No wells, excluding Division -approved monitoring wells, shall be constructed within the compliance
boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g). [15A NCAC 02L .0107]
17. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the Jackson
County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance boundary
for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
[I5A NCAC 02L .0107(fl]
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18. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The reclaimed water irrigation sites were originally permitted April 20, 2000. The setbacks for
spray irrigation sites originally permitted or modified from June 1, 1996 to August 31, 2006 are as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters classified SA:
100
ii. Surface waters not classified SA:
25
iii. Each water supply well:
100
iv. Each non -potable well:
10
v. Each swimming pool:
25
[15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)]
b. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted April 20, 2000. The setbacks for storage
and treatment units originally permitted or modified from June 1, 1996 to August 31, 2006 are as
follows (all distances in feet):
I. Each habitable residence or place of assembly under separate ownership:
1001
ii. Each private or public water supply source:
100
iii. Surface waters:
50
iv. Each well with exception of monitoring wells:
100
v. Each property line:
50 2,3
vi. Nitrification field:
20
' Habitable residences or places of assembly under separate ownership constructed after the
facilities herein were originally permitted or subsequently modified are exempt from this
setback.
2 Setbacks to property lines are not applicable when the Permittee, or the entity from which the
Permittee is leasing, owns both parcels separated by the property line.
3 Section 22.(c)(2) of Session Law 2013-412 exempts final reclaimed water effluent storage
facilities constructed prior to June 18, 2011 from having a setback to property lines.
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the subject facilities as anon -discharge system. [15A NCAC
02U .0101]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which shall include:
a. A description of the operation of the system in detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the operations are to be conducted;
b. A description of anticipated maintenance of the system;
c. Provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to the site and equipment; and
d. Spill control provisions that include response to upsets and bypasses, including control,
containment, and remediation, and contact information for personnel, emergency responders, and
regulatory agencies;
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(a)]
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3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs. The ORC
or their back-up shall operate and visit the facilities as required by the WPCSOCC. [15A NCAC 02T
.0117]
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(e)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is optimal,
allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02U
.0801(b)]
6. The Permittee shall take measures to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(c)]
7. The Permittee shall not irrigate treated effluent during inclement weather, or when the soil is in a
condition that will cause ponding or runoff [15A NCAC 02U .0401(k)]
8. Irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated once per permit cycle. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
9. Only reclaimed water generated from the Highlands Cove WWTP shall be irrigated on the sites listed
in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0101]
10. The Permittee shall not allow vehicles or heavy machinery on the irrigation area, except during
equipment installation or maintenance activities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(e)]
11. The Permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment and storage facilities. [15A
NCAC 02U .0402(e)]
12. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [15A
NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
13. The Permittee shall dispose or utilize generated residuals in a Division -approved manner. [ 15A NCAC
02T .1100, 02U .0802].
14. The Permittee shall not divert or bypass untreated or partially treated reclaimed water from the subject
facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(g)]
15. Freeboard in the 3,198,560 gallon wet weather storage pond and the 331,920 gallon 5-day upset pond
shall not be less than two feet at anytime. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(h)]
16. Gauges to monitor water levels in the 3,198,560 gallon wet weather storage pond and the 331,920
gallon 5-day upset pond shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent
markings, at inch or tenth of a foot increments, indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid
level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume; minimum liquid level at the bottom of the
temporary liquid storage volume; and the lowest point on top of the dam. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(f)]
17. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all berms, pipe runs, erosion
control areas, surface water diversions, and earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to
maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment). Trees, shrubs, and
other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen
embankments shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(g)]
18. Metering equipment shall be tested and calibrated annually. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(d)]
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19. An automatically activated standby power source capable of powering all essential treatment units shall
be on site and operational at all times. If a generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall
be tested weekly by interrupting the primary power source. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(d)]
20. Continuous online monitoring and recording for turbidity or particle count and flow shall be provided
prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed water. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(b)]
21. If turbidity exceeds 10 NTUs or if the permitted pathogen levels cannot be met, all effluent shall be
routed to the five day upset pond until the problems associated with the reclaimed water generation
system have been corrected. The water in the five day upset pond shall be pumped back to the treatment
plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset pond prior to utilization. [ 15A NCAC
02U .0402(d)]
22. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and its employees about the use of reclaimed
water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Such notification shall be provided to
employees in a language they can understand. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(2)]
23. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users and its employees
about the proper use of reclaimed water. Educational material shall be provided to all residents and/or
other facilities provided with reclaimed water, and these materials shall be maintained consistent with
the reclaimed water uses. All educational materials shall be made available to the Division upon
request. [15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(4)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
facility's impact on groundwater and surface water. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division -certified laboratory shall conduct all analyses for the required effluent, groundwater, and
surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR. Facilities with a permitted flow less than 10,000 GPD may estimate their
flow from water usage records provided the water source is metered. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k), 02T
.0108(c)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the generated reclaimed water at the frequencies and locations for the
parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
5. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking the amount of reclaimed water irrigated. These records
shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in Attachment B:
a. Date of irrigation;
b. Volume of reclaimed water irrigated;
c. Site irrigated;
d. Length of time site is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings;
f Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B;
g. Weather conditions; and
h. Maintenance of cover crops.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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6. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 3,198,560 gallon wet weather
storage pond and the 331,920 gallon 5-day upset pond shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of
a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained for five years, and shall be
made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
7. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form NDMR for
each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and
IV.6.) on Form NDAR-1 for every site in Attachment B shall be submitted on or before the last day of
the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still
required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)]
The Permittee shall maintain a record of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained for five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. This record shall
include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02U .0802(b)]
9. A maintenance log shall be kept at this facility. This log shall be maintained for five years, and shall
be made available to the Division upon request. This log shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration;
b. Date of irrigation equipment calibration;
c. Date of turbidimeter calibration;
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply;
e. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
f Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections
and cleanings, etc.); and
g. Record of all discharges of reclaimed water to surface waters or the land surface, including the date
of occurrence, estimated volume, and corrective action taken.
[15A NCAC 02U .0801(h)]
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall reportto the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], within
24 hours of first knowledge of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface waters.
d. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted
release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpermitted
releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance
with Condition IV.9.g. but do not require Regional Office notification.
e. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
f Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Asheville Regional Office within five days
of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to ensure
the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed
water generation and utilization facilities. [15A NCAC 02U .0801(1)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the
environment, threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection
log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years
from the date of the inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A
NCAC 02U .0801(h), 02U .0801(i)]
Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted
herein at any reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized
representatives may inspect or copy records maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may collect groundwater, surface water, or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
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VL GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143 -215. 1 (d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this permit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
5. If the permitted facilities change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the Permittee shall
submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall comply with
all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -owner. [G.S. 143-
215.1(0)]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division -approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(o)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until the proper closure of all facilities permitted herein, or
until the facilities permitted herein are permitted by another authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Division Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02U;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
I. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be kept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.613, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.613, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penalty have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
10. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(c)]
11. Pursuant to the flow reduction request received November 1, 2018, and approved March 11, 2019, the
Division accepts the data -based design flow rate of 60 gallons per day per bedroom (GPD/BR) for the
users served by this facility. At no time shall wastewater flows exceed the limits defined in this permit,
or exceed the sewer capacity downstream of any new sewer extension or service connection.
The Permittee shall report the measured monthly average amount of wastewater flow contributed per
unit (GPD/BR) for the 12 months prior to permit renewal. If any of these monthly averages are within
20% of the approved value, the Permittee shall reevaluate the approved value using the methodology
applied to determine the approved flow rate of 60 GPD/BR, and submit this information with the
renewal application for reevaluation of the approve flow rate. [15A NCAC 02T .0114(f)]
12. The Permittee shall retain the Division's written approval of the authorized adjusted daily design flow
rate for the life of this facility, and shall transfer this approval to any future Permittee. [15A NCAC
02T .0114(f)]
Permit issued this the 3rd day of April 2020
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0017530
WQ0017530 Version 4.0 Shell Version 200201 Page 10 of 10

ATTACHMENT A — LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001— Reclaimed Water Generation System Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0017530 Version: 4.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCs
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Monthly Daily Minimum Daily Maximum
Average Geometric Mean
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5-Day (20 °C)
mg/L
10 15
Monthly
Composite
50060
Chlorine, Total Residual
mg/L
5 x Week
Grab
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth, 44.5 °C
#/100 mL
14 25
Monthly
Grab
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
60,000
Continuous
Recorder
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
4 6
Monthly
Composite
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00600
Nitrogen, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00400
pH
su
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
5 10
Monthly
Composite
00076
Turbidity, HCH Turbidimeter
NTU
10
Continuous
Recorder
1. 3 x Year sampling shall be conducted in March, July and November.
WQ0017530 Version 4.0 Attachment A Page 1 of 1

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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED DEDICATED LAND APPLICATION SITES
Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association, Inc. - Highlands Cove WWTP
Permit Number: WQ0017530 Version: 4.0
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner'
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Acreage
Dominant
Soil Series
Parameter
Hourly
Rate
Yearly
Max
Units
A
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC; Highlands
Cove Property Owner's Association, LLC
Jackson
35.114123'
-83.160680'
2.81
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
B
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.113183'
-83.163806'
2.71
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
C
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.112680'
-83.165612'
1.00
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
D
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.111260'
-83.162775 °
2.13
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
E
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.111005'
-83.164453'
0.84
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
G
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.115239'
-93.161052'
1.10
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
H
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.110985'
-83.160821 °
0.85
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
1
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.108799'
-83.161198'
0.44
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
J
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC; Highlands
Cove Property Owner's Association, LLC
Jackson
35.108011 °
-83.162559'
10.06
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
K
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.106825'
-83.161929'
2.20
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
L
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.107144'
-83.160407'
5.35
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
M
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.107826'
-83.157648'
13.50
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
N
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.104350'
-83.154280'
2.40
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
O
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.104424'
-83.157605 °
1.02
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
P
Old Edward Club Properties, LLC
Jackson
35.104856'
-83.155981 °
1.11
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.1
23.92
inches
Totals
47.52
1. Please note that all of the fields are located on land (Parcel # 7551-69-7624) not owned by the Permittee. However, an easement has been granted to allow for the use of this land for the subject
dedicated reclaimed water utilization system. This easement is recorded in the Jackson County Register of Deeds in Book 1783 Pages 397-405.
WQ0017530 Version 4.0 Attachment B Page 1 of 1

STATE OF NORTH CAROUNA
COUNTY OF Jackson Permit No. W00017530
QPERATIONAL AGREEMENN
This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (di) and entered into this 4th day of
December 2019 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and
a non-profit corporation organized
and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the
ASSOCIATION.
WITNESSETH:
1. The ASSOCIATION was formed for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and
business of the development known as Highlands Cove
(hereinafter the Development); of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common
elements of the lands and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the wastewater collection
system with pumps, wastewater treatment works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System);
and of collecting dues and assessment to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction
and repair.
2. The ASSOCIATION desires, to construct and/or operate a Disposal System to provide sanitary sewage
disposal to serve the Development on said lands.
3. The ASSOCIATION has applied to the COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. I43-
215. I to construct, maintain, and/or operate the Disposal System.
4. The Development was created subject to unit ownership in the dwellings units, other improvements and
lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter
47C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
5. The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly
constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with law and permit provisions in order to protect the
quality of the waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties
hereto, the COMMISSION and ASSOCIATION do hereby mutually agree as follows:
I _ The ASSOCIATION shall construct the Disposal System and/or make any additions or modifications to
the Disposal System in accordance with the permit and plans and specifications hereafter issued and
approved by the COMMISSION, and shall thereafter properly operate and maintain such systems and
facilities in accordance with applicable permit provisions and law.
2. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System
and appurtenances thereto are part of the common elements and shall thereafter be properly maintained
and operated in conformity with law and the provisions of the permit for construction, operation, repair,
and maintenance of the system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire
wastewater treatment, collection and disposal system as a common element, which will receive the highest
priority for expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and local taxes and insurance_
FORM: HOA 11-17 Page 1 of 2

3. The ASSOCIATION shall provide in the Declaration and Association Bylaws that the Disposal System
will be maintained out of the common expenses. In order to assure that there shall be funds readily
available to repair, maintain, or construct the Disposal System beyond the routine operation and
maintenance expenses, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of
the common expenses. Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance fund allocated for the
facility and shall be part of the yearly budget.
4. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund(s) are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide for
special assessments to cover such necessary costs. There shall be no limit on the amount of such
assessments, and the Declaration and Bylaws shall be provided such that special assessments can be made
as necessary at any time.
S. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city,
town, village, county, water and sewer authorities, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become
available to serve the Development, the ASSOCIATION shall take such action as is necessary to cause the
existing and future wastewater of the Development to be accepted and discharged into said governmental
system, and shall convey or transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easements as the
governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater.
6. Recognizing that it would be contrary to the public interest and to the public health, safety and welfare for
the ASSOCIATION to enter into voluntary dissolution without having made adequate provision for the
continued proper maintenance, repair and operation of its Disposal System, the ASSOCIATION shall
provide in the ASSOCIATION Bylaws that the ASSOCIATION shall not enter into voluntary dissolution
without first having transferred its said system and facilities to some person, corporation or other entity
acceptable to and approved by the COMMISSION by the issuance of a permit.
7. The ASSOCIATION shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility
for the operation and maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the
ASSOCIATION's successor.
8. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above shall be conditions of any
permit issued by the COMMISSION to the ASSOCIATION for the construction, maintenance, repair and
operation of the Disposal System.
9. A copy of this agreement shall be filed at the Register of Deeds in the County(ies) where the Declaration
is filed and in the offices of the Secretary of State of North Carolina with the Articles of incorporation of
the Association.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement was executed in duplicate originals by the duly authorized
representative of the parties hereto on the day and year written as indicated by each of the parties named below:
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Linda Culpepper, Interim Directory
Division of Water Resources
4/3/20
(Date)
FORM. HOA 1 t-17
Name of ASSOCIATION
B: - C 0-0
(Si re
Jeg rLWest Director of Operations
Print Name and Title
pecemher 4. 2019
(Date)
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