WQ0014866_Final Permit_20220411

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
JEFFREY B. TURNER — VICE PRESIDENT
DUPLIN LAND UTILITIES, INC.
110 RIVER VILLAGE PLACE
WALLACE, NORTH CAROLINA 28466
Dear Mr. Turner:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 11, 2022
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014866
River Landing WWTP
Reclaimed Water Generation and
Dedicated Utilization System
Duplin County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received January 18, 2022, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0014866 dated April 11, 2022, to Duplin Land Utilities, Inc. for the construction
and operation of the subject reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance through December 31, 2028, shall void
Permit No. WQ0014866 issued March 31, 2017, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
therein. The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than July 4, 2028.
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 March 31, 2017:
➢ Old Condition L6. — This condition was removed because it has been satisfied
➢ Old Condition IL3. — This condition has been removed.
➢ 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 March 31, 2017
➢ Condition L6. — This condition requires the Permittee to submit a Final Operation and
Maintenance Plan for review prior to operation of the permitted facility.
➢ Condition III.10. — This condition prohibits the use of vehicles and heavy machinery on
irrigation sites except during installation or maintenance activities.
➢ Condition III.12. — The Permittee is required to control public access to reclaimed water
irrigation sites via postings of signs.
D � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NORTH CAROLINA
©.'roMtor 919,707.9000

Mr. Jeffrey B. Turner
April 11, 2022
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➢ Condition IIL 18. —The Permittee is required to test and calibrate metering equipment annually.
➢ Condition IIL20. — The Permittee shall provide continuous online monitoring and recording for
turbidity or particle count and flow prior to storage, distribution, or utilization of reclaimed
water.
➢ Condition IV.5.f — The Permittee is required to maintain records of continuous monthly and
year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically limited in Attachment B.
➢ Condition IV.12.c. — The Permittee is required to report to the Wilmington Regional Office
any failure resulting in a discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater to surface
waters.
➢ Condition V1.10. —This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not
paid the required annual fee.
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 Nathaniel Thornburg at
[phone] or nathaniel.thornburgkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
A�z
Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Duplin County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

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
Duplin Land Utilities, Inc.
Duplin County
FOR THE
operation of a 470,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and dedicated utilization facility
consisting of the:
construction and operation of a 250,000 GPD Phase I reclaimed water generation system consisting of an
influent flow splitter box (Phase I only); a manually cleaned bar screen; a 64,700 gallon aerated equalization
basin with two 200 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps and served by a 260 cubic foot per minute (CFM)
blower; two 194,000 gallon extended aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers, and served by three
1,000 CFM aeration blowers; two 34,200 gallon circular clarifiers with scum baffles; an 8,000 gallon
primary disinfection tank with a chlorine treatment system; four 43.5 square foot (ft2) tertiary filters served
by a 174 CFM filter blower; a 14,000 gallon mudwell; a 13,050 gallon clearwell; a 7,800 gallon secondary
disinfection tank with an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system; a 5,300 gallon effluent pump tank with two
435 GPM pumps, and audible/visual high-water alarms; a 64,700 gallon aerated sludge holding tank; an
onsite emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch; a UV disinfection automatic sampler; a
turbidimeter; a flow meter; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the
construction and operation of a 250,000 GPD Phase II reclaimed water generation system consisting of
approximately 7,500 linear feet (LF) of 6-inch force main connecting to the existing pump station and 6-
inch force main to transfer wastewater to the Phase II treatment system; a manually cleaned bar screen; a
64,700 gallon aerated equalization basin with two 200 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps and served by a
260 cubic foot per minute (CFM) blower; two 194,000 gallon extended aeration basins with coarse bubble
diffusers, and served by three 1,000 CFM aeration blowers; two 34,200 gallon circular clarifiers with scum
baffles; an 8,000 gallon primary disinfection tank with a chlorine treatment system; four 43.5 square foot
(ft2) tertiary filters served by a 174 CFM filter blower; a 14,000 gallon mudwell; a 13,050 gallon clearwell;
a 7,800 gallon secondary disinfection tank with an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system; a 5,300 gallon
effluent pump tank with two 435 GPM pumps, and audible/visual high-water alarms; a 64,700 gallon
aerated sludge holding tank; an onsite emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch; a UV
disinfection automatic sampler; a turbidimeter; a flow meter; and all associated piping, valves, controls,
and appurtenances; and the
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construction and operation of a 470,000 GPD reclaimed water dedicated utilization system consisting of: a
2.35 million gallon (MG) lined five day upset pond; a 13 MG effluent storage pond; approximately 14,500
LF of 12-inch force main to discharge at the existing irrigation pump station; a 116.8 acre spray irrigation
area on the River Landing Golf Course; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the River Landing WWTP, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received January 18, 2022, 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 December 31, 2028, shall void Permit No.
WQ0014866 issued March 31, 2017, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the permitted facility, the Permittee shall
submit an engineering certification from a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer certifying
that the permitted facility has been constructed in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1, Administrative
Code Title 15A Subchapter 02U, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications. For
phased and partially certified facilities, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction approved under this permit, and shall provide a final engineering certification upon project
completion. Mail the Engineering Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, or Non-Discharge.Reports&ncdenr.gov.
[15A NCAC 02T .0116(a)]
2. The Permittee shall notify the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], at least
two business days in advance of initial operation of the constructed facilities so that the Division can
conduct a startup inspection. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B)]
3. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the permitted facility, the Permittee shall
identify and delineate the soil type for each field. An updated map with soil types and acreage for each
field shall be submitted to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 or Non-Discharge.Reportskncdenr.gov. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(B)]
4. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the permitted facility, the Permittee shall
submit the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity demonstrating that the Permittee is
authorized to hold the utility franchise for "the area to be served by the wastewater system." The
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity shall be submitted to the Division of Water Resources,
Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 or Non-
Discharge.Reportskncdenr.gov. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B)]
5. Gauges to monitor waste levels in the 2.35 MG lined five day upset pond and the 13 MG effluent
storage pond shall be installed prior to operation. Caution shall be taken not to damage the integrity of
any liner (if present) when installing a gauge. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B), 02U .0401(h)]
6. Prior to operation of the newly installed facilities, a Final Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be
submitted for review. The plan shall be sent to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 or Non-Discharge.Reportskncdenr.gov.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(B), 02U .0801(a)]
7. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than July 4,
2028. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(b), 02T .0109]
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IL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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)]
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 IL7.a. and IL7.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)]
8. 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)]
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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)]
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 Duplin
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(f)]
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18. The facilities herein were permitted per the following setbacks:
a. The reclaimed water irrigation sites were originally permitted April 30, 1998. 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)(1)]
b. The storage and treatment units were originally permitted April 30, 1998. 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
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.
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)(5)]
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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)]
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 River Landing 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)]
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15. Freeboard in the 2.35 MG lined five day upset pond and the 13 MG effluent storage pond shall not be
less than two feet at anytime. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(h)]
16. Gauges to monitor water levels in the 2.35 MG lined five day upset pond and the 13 MG effluent storage
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)]
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 2.35 MG lined five day upset pond until the problems associated with the reclaimed water
generation system have been corrected. The water in the 2.35 MG lined five day upset pond shall be
pumped back to the treatment plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the 2.35 MG lined 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)]
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
[I5A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
6. Freeboard (i.e., water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 2.35 MG lined five day upset
pond and the 13 MG effluent storage 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.S. 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
[I5A NCAC 02T .0105(l)]
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8. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1C(a), the Permittee shall provide to its users and the Division of Water
Resources an annual report summarizing the performance of the reclaimed water generation and
dedicated utilization facility and the extent to which the facility has violated this permit, or federal or
State laws, regulations, or rules related to the protection of water quality. This report shall be prepared
on either a calendar or fiscal year basis and shall be provided no later than 60 days after the end of the
calendar or fiscal year. Two copies of the annual report provided to the Permittee's users shall be
submitted to:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[G. S. 143-215.1 C(a)]
9. 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)]
10. 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)]
11. An annual soils test shall be completed on the excessively drained soils (Alpin, Field 94) for Total
Phosphorus. The analysis shall be conducted in March and submitted to the Division of Water
Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 or Non-
Discharge.Reportskncdenr.aov. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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12. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report to the Wilmington 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.1 O.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 Wilmington 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(i)]
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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VI. 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(d3)]
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)]
Permit issued this the I Ith day of April 2022
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014866
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Permit No. WQ0014866 Reclaimed Water Generation and Dedicated Utilization System
Duplin Land Utilities, Inc. April 11, 2022
River Landing WWTP Duplin County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
I, , as a duly licensed North Carolina Professional
Engineer, having ❑ periodically / ❑ fully observed the construction of the permitted facilities, do hereby
state to the best of my abilities that the facility was constructed in compliance with G.S. 143-215.1,
Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 02U, this permit, and the Division -approved plans and
specifications.
Documentation of any variation to this permit, and the Division -approved plans and specifications, is in the
attached as -built drawings.
Description of variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Firm Name
Firm No.
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
Email
Seal, Signature, and Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
NON -DISCHARGE BRANCH
By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special Delivery
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Select k s-! -1 El
Penult No. i JQ OD I `A (J
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
This AGRE:EMI N'T made punmant to G.S, 143-215,1 (d11) and entered into this
day of
�, by and betw"n the North Carolina Environmental Management
Comrrrission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as theCOMMISSION; and
1 n a rxA- -r 1P?l 41 a corporation/general purtnership registered/licensed to do
business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER.
WITNESSE'TH:
1, The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Select - -b l r1 County, upon
which it is crecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known
as V'c,i' (herein$fter the Development).
2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater trnatrrrent
works, and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve
the Development on said lands.
3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMIMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1 to construct, maintain„ and operate the Disposal Systo n,
4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create unit ownership in said dwellings units, other improvements
and lands through filing of a Declaration of Unit Ownership (hQvk,-inafter DQclaVat QT1), pursuant to {Chapter
47C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
S. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed gar will cause to be formed at the tirne cif filing oftlxe Declaration,
4l- (hereinafter Association), a
non-profit corporation organized an4fexisting under and by the virtue of the laws of the State of North
Carolina, for the purpose, among others, of handling the property, affairs and business of the
Development; of operating, maintaining, re -constructing and repairing the common elements of the lands
and improvements subject to unit ownership, including the Disposal System; and of collecting dues and
assessments to provide funds for such operation, maintenance, re -construction and repair.
6, The COMMISSION desires to assure that the Disposal System of the Development is properly constructed,
maintained and operated in ,accordance with laver and permit provisions in order to protect the quality of the
waters of the State and the public interest therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideraticn of the promises and the benefits to be derived by each of the parties hereto,
the COMMISSION and DEVELOPER do hereby niritually agree as follows:
l The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the petmit 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 lave.
2. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association
until corstruction has been completed in accordance with the permit and approved plans, and the staff of
the Division of Water Resources has inspected and approved of the facilities. In order to change the name
of the peritnit holder, the DEVELOPER must request that the permit be reissued to the Association. The
request must include a copy of the Association Bylaws and Declaration.
3. The DEVELOPER shall not transfer, convey, assign or otherwise relinquish or release its responsibility for
the operation and rnaintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the DEV.ELOPEWs
successor.
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4. The DEVELOPER 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 i d the: system and facilities. The Declaration and Bylaws shall identify the entire wastewater
treatment, collection and disposal systen) as a common element, which will receive the highest priority for
expenditures by the Association except for Federal, State, and local taxes and insurance.
The DEVELOPER 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 fonds readily available to
repair, maintain or construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine operation and maintenance vxpen;eti
the Declaration and Association Bylaws shall provide that a fund be created out of the eonamon expenses.
Such fund shall be separate from the routine maintenance funds allocated for the facility and shall be part
of the yearly budget.
6. In the event the common expense allocation and separate fund are not adequate for the construction, repair,
and rrraintenauce 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 provide that such special assessments can be made as necessary at any
time.
If a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment and/or disposal facility provided by any city,
town, village, county, water and sewer anthoritie5, or other unit of government shall hereinafter become
available to serve the Development, the DEVELOPER 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 conveyor transfer as much of the Disposal System and such necessary easement~ as the
governmental unit may require as condition of accepting the Development's wastewater.
8. 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 DEVELOPER 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.
9. The agreements set forth in numbered paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above shall be conditions of any
permit issued by the COMMISSION to the DEVELOPER for the construction, maintenance, repair and
operation of the Disposal System.
10. 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 tree 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 pairties named below:
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COM SS X.
Richard E. Rogers, Ir., Dire f
Division of Water Resources
April 11, 2022
(bate)
FORM: DEV 0t-20
Narrre of DEVELOPER
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