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ROY COOPER
nGovernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN '
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CARCLINAEnyfronmerttalQuality
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Director
December 4, 2020
Jeff Theberge, Engineering Manager
CFPUA
Sent via email to: [e-mail]
Subject: Permit No. WQ0038060 MODIFICATION
CFPUA
RiverLights Development
Wastewater Collection System Extension
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Theberge:
In accordance with your application received November 13, 2020 and additional information received
December 4, 2020, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0038060 dated December 4, 2020 to the
CFPUA (Permittee) for the continued construction and operation upon certification of the subject
wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0038060 issued December 3, 2019, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit
and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
This modification adds flow allocation with no new infrastructure for an additional 10 residences in
Conventional Single -Family Phase 2 originally approved on July 22, 2016.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Special Conditions:
Condition 1.1: Whereby a variance for manholes is granted located within the 50-foot buffer required
per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(g) provided specific construction standards are met.
Condition 1.2: Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign
with the address, a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency
telephone number, and name of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station
and instructions to call the number in the event of alarm activation or other emergency.
Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits serving a single-family residence may have
a placard or sticker without the address placed on the control panel in lieu of a sign. [15A
NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
Division of Water Resources —Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Phone: [phone]\ Internet: www.deg.nc.gov

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Standard Conditions:
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
Condition 11.13: If the Permittee/Applicant holds a system -side collection system operation,
maintenance and management permit (WQCS-prefix) from the Division, then the
following applies: For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations,
all equipment and components shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or
encasement to the extent practicable and equivalent to the minimum design criteria
unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable or another form of corrosion
resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dean Hunkele at [phone]
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Tom Tharrington, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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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 the
CFPUA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
December 11, 2019 MODIFICATION Version 1.8
For the continued construction and operation upon certification of approximately 747 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer to serve 222 one/two-bedroom & 28 three -bedroom apartment units, a dog wash, and
maintenance building as part of the Middleburg Apartments project and the discharge of 63,690 gallons
per day of collected domestic wastewater into the CFPLIA's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
modification application received November 12, 2019.
August 15, 2019 MODIFICATION Version 1.8 VOIDED
. .
June 5, 2017 MODIFICATION Version 1.7
Added flow allocation for an additional three lots in the Conventional SF Phase 1 area originally approved
on March 4, 2016 with no additional infrastructure pursuant to the application received April 24, 2017.
September 2, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.6
Added flow allocation for an additional two lots in the Marina Village section originally approved on March
4, 2016 with no additional infrastructure.
July 22, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.5
For the continued operation of approximately 4,413 feet of 8-inch and 1,020 feet of 12-inch gravity sewer
to serve 113 (increased from 103 in 12-2020) single-family three -bedroom lots as part of the RiverLights
Conventional Single -Family Phase 2 project, and the discharge of 40,680 (increased from 37,080 in 12-
2020) gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the CFPUA's existing sewerage system,
pursuant to the application received pursuant to the application received June 27, 2016; This system
certified complete on June 14, 2017.
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June 17, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.4
For the continued construction and operation upon certification of approximately 256 linear feet of 8-inch
gravity sewer to serve 12 single-family three -bedroom lots as part of the RiverLights Conventional Single -
Family Phase 1-A project, and the discharge of 4,320 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater
into the CFPUA's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received pursuant to the
application received May 10, 2016. This system certified complete on January 26, 2017.
March 4, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.3 (updated 9-2-2016)
For the continued operation of approximately 3,110 linear feet of 8-inch and 1,418 linear feet of 10-inch
gravity sewer to serve 44 three -bedroom townhomes, 14 (increased from 12 on 9-2-16) single-family
three -bedroom lots, 25 three -bedroom apartments, 28,565 sf of general retail space (no food services),
a 400 seats of restaurant space, and a 112-slip marina as part of the RiverLights Marina Village project,
and the discharge of 49,857 (increased from 49,137) gallons per day of collected domestic and commercial
wastewater into the CFPUA's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received pursuant to
the applications received September 29, 2015 and March 2, 2016. This system certified complete on May
11, 2017.
March 4, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.2
For the continued operation of 62 linear feet of 16-inch gravity sewer; a 1,015—gallon per minute pump
station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a permanent
generator with automatic transfer switch as well as approximately 2,770 linear feet of 8-inch and 2,790
linear feet of 12-inch force main laid in parallel to serve a majority of the RiverLights Development as part
of the RiverLights Pump Station 1 project that will discharge wastewater into the CFPUA's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the applications received September 29, 2015 and February 3, 2016. This
system was certified complete on October 21, 2016.
March 4, 2016 MODIFICATION Version 1.1 (updated 6-5-2017)
For the continued operation of approximately 7,099 linear feet of 8-inch, 897 linear feet of 10-inch, and
507 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer to serve 109 (increased from 106 on 6-5-17) single-family three -
bedroom lots and a community center with pool (6,880 gpd) as part of the RiverLights Conventional
Single -Family Phase 1 project, and the discharge of 45,040 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater into the CFPUA's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received pursuant to
the application received February 3, 2016; This system certified complete on September 13, 2017.
All systems and project areas in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the
Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and
considered a part of this permit.
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
Permit Number: WQ0038060
Issued Today: December 4, 2020
DocuSigned by:
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Tom Tharrington, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Wilmington Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of the Director and The Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
CFPUA is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Wilmington Southside Wastewater
Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number NC0023973.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Resources' (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned
herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -
constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. A variance is granted for any manhole to be located within the 50-foot setback required for manholes
as specified in 15A NCAC 02T.0305(g). [15A NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
The manholes shall meet the following:
i) Seams shall be externally taped/sealed
ii) Structures shall be provided with a full waterproof interior coating/lining
iii) Watertight pipe connections shall be provided consisting of a flexible watertight rubber boot or
compression type connector
iv) Structures shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1244
v) All structures not included as part of a USACOE 404 Permit or Division 401 Certification shall maintain
a separation of no less than 10 feet from wetlands
vi) Testing results (per the project specifications) shall be provided with the project certification and
record drawings. This includes gravity main testing results and manhole vacuum testing results for
the identified concrete structures.
2. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with the
address, a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number, and name
of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to call the number in the
event of alarm activation or other emergency. Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits serving a
single-family residence may have a placard or sticker without the address placed on the control panel
in lieu of a sign. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
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II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S 143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to
land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water
standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365
days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least
once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six -months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 213.0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General
Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual
distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means
to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for
inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control
grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual
distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its
representative.
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3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2) of this
Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three
years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Wilmington
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or
breakage, etc.; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be submitted with the
required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one
where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the
Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles
of Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately
filed with the applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
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A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force
mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the
plans or in accepted electronic format and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or
annotated with after construction information and show required buffers, separation distances,
material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing, velocity,
pump cycle times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well storage, surge
protection, detention time in the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low points in force mains
with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer capacity analysis. If a portable power source or pump is
dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage capacities and the
rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, include travel timeframes, shall be provided.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification in
the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in
non-compliance with this permit (including pipe length changes of 10% or greater by type & size,
increased flow, pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the
number/type of connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications
or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and each on its
own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and
approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After -construction requests are
discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to
certification & activation. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified
until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated
on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident priorto completing and submitting
the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of
the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C,
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North
Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b-c)]
11. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
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12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required
by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
13. If the Permittee/Applicant holds a system -side collection system operation, maintenance and
management permit (WQCS-prefix) from the Division, then the following applies: For all newly
constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and components shall be sealed
within a corrosion -resistant coating or encasement to the extent practicable and equivalent to the
minimum design criteria unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable or another form
of corrosion resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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