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WQ0029601_Renewal (Application)_20221130
Initial Review Reviewer Thornburg, Nathaniel D Is this submittal an application? (Excluding additional information.)* Yes No Permit Number (IR) * WQ0029601 Applicant/Permittee Carolina Investments, Inc. Applicant/Permittee Address 444 Harris Creek Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Is the owner in BIMS? Yes No Is the facility in BIMS? Yes No Owner Type Facility Name County Fee Category Is this a complete application?* Yes No Signature Authority Signature Authority Title Signature Authority Email Document Type (if non -application) Email Notifications Organization Southwest Plantation WWTP Onslow Does this need review by the hydrogeologist? * Yes No Regional Office CO Reviewer Admin Reviewer Fee Amount $0 Complete App Date 11/30/2022 Below list any additional email address that need notification about a new project. ... ... .. Email Address Comments to be added to email notfication Comments for Admin Comments for RO Comments for Reviewer Comments for Applicant Submittal Form Project Contact Information Please provide information on the person to be contacted by NDB Staff regarding electronic submittal, confirmation of receipt, and other correspondence. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Name* Crystal Coast Engineering, PA Email Address* David. N @crystalcoastengi neering. co m Project Information Application/Document Type* New (Fee Required) Modification - Major (Fee Required) Renewal with Major Modification (Fee Required) Annual Report Additional Information Other Phone Number* 910-787-3728 Modification - Minor Renewal GW-59, NDMR, NDMLR, NDAR-1, N DAR-2 Residual Annual Report Change of Ownership We no longer accept these monitoring reports through this portal. Please click on the link below and it will take you to the correct form. hftps://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/NonDischarge_Monitoring_Report Permit Type: * Wastewater Irrigation Other Wastewater Closed -Loop Recycle Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Permit Number: * WQ0029601 Has Current Existing permit number Applicant/Permittee* Carolina Investments, Inc. Applicant/Permittee Address* 444 Harris Creek Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Facility Name* Southwest Plantation WWTP Please provide comments/notes on your current submittal below. High -Rate Infiltration Reclaimed Water Residuals Other At this time, paper copies are no longer required. If you have any questions about what is required, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at nathaniel.thornburg@ncdenr.gov. Please attach all information required or requested for this submittal to be reviewed here. (Application Form, Engineering Plans, Specifications, Calculations, Etc.) SW Plantation Renewal Docs.pdf 29.73MB Upload only 1 PDF document (less than 250 MB). Multiple documents must be combined into one PDF file unless file is larger than upload limit. * By checking this box, I acknowledge that I understand the application will not be accepted for pre -review until the fee (if required) has been received by the Non - Discharge Branch. Application fees must be submitted by check or money order and made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). I also confirm that the uploaded document is a single PDF with all parts of the application in correct order (as specified by the application). Mail payment to: NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources Attn: Non -Discharge Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Signature Submission Date 11/30/2022 DWR Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 15A NCAC 02U — RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM — RENEWAL FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0107(b), if the application does not include all required information and the necessary supporting documentation, the application shall be returned. The application and attachments shall be prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0100, 15A NCAC 02U, and Division Policies. For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non -Discharge Branch website. The Applicant shall submit an electronic copy of the application and attachments uploaded as a single Portable Document Format (PDF) file to htti)s:Hedocs.de(i.nc.eov/Forms/NonDischarae- Branch-Submittal-Form-Ver2, or emailed to Non-Discharee.Reportsna ncdenr.eov if less than 20 megabytes (MB). SECTION I — APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Applicant: Carolina Investments Inc 2. Permit No.: WQ0029601 3. Signature authority: Dean Brown Phone number: (910) 340-1381 Cell Title: President Email: deanbrownnc@gmail.com 4. Mailing address: 444 Harris Creek Rd. City: Jacksonville State: NC Zip: 28540- 5. Contact person: Scott Brown Primary phone number: (910) 340-1086 Cell Email: shbrown7l@yahoo.com Secondary phone number: ( ) - Select SECTION II — FACILITY INFORMATION 1. Physical address: 164 Nelson Park Rd City: Jacksonville 2. Treatment facility coordinates to the sixth decimal degree: Latitude: 34.704702' Longitude:-77.583208' County: Onslow State: NC Parcel No.: 008679 Zip: 28540- Method: Digital or raw photo extraction SECTION III — FLOW INFORMATION 1. Permitted flow: 250000 GPD (The maximum allowable flow based on what has been permitted) 2. As -built flow: 50000 GPD (The maximum allowable flow based on what has been constructed) 3. Average flow: 24890 GPD (The average of all reported flows on the previous calendar year's NDMRs) 4. Hydraulic capacity: 49 % (Divide the average flow in Item 3 by the As -built flow in Item 2) 5. Wastewater composition: Domestic: 100 % Industrial: % Stormwater: % SECTION IV — BILLING INFORMATION 1. Billing address: 444 Harris Creek Rd. City: Jacksonville State: NC Zip: 28540- 2. Verify the Applicant does not have any overdue annual fees: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-pei-mits/wq-epayments Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0120(c), permits for renewing facilities shall not be granted if the Applicant or any affiliation has an unpaid annual fee. FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 1 of 6 SECTION V — OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) INFORMATION (NOT APPLICABLE FOR CONJUNCTIVE SYSTEMS) 1. ORC: Charles Scozzari Jr. Grade: 4 Certification No.: 11190 Mailing address: PO Box 1054 City: Jacksonville Phone number: (910) 451-7190 Cell State: NC Zip: 28541- Email: environmentalservices@ec.rr.com 2. Back -Up ORC: Maxwell Carroll Grade: 4 Certification No.: 1004834 Mailing address: 117 Dallas Dr City: Beulaville State: NC Zip: 28518- Phone number: (860) 987-8127 Cell Email: environmentalservices@ec.rr.com SECTION VI — OPEN -ATMOSPHERE STRUCTURES 1. List all open -atmosphere treatment and storage structures associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Type Parcel No. Volume (gal) Liner Type Freeboard (ft) Latitude Longitude 5-Day Upset 008679 258,357 Full, synthetic 5 34.7047020 1 -77.5832080 Storage 008679 2,500,000 Full, clay 3 34.7028570 -77.5928620 Select Select 0 - ° Select Select 0- ° SECTION VII — RELATED PERMITS 1. List all wastewater permits (i.e., sewer, collection system, NPDES, residuals) that have interactions with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Permit Type Permit No. Relationship Type Collection System WQ0030918 Receiving collection system Select Select Select Select Select Select SECTION VHI — MONITORING WELLS 1. List all groundwater monitoring wells associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Well Name Parcel No. Status Gradient Location Latitude Longitude Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° ° Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° - Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° Select Select Select ° - ° Select Select Select ° FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 2 of 6 SECTION IX — UTILIZATION FIELDS 1. List all utilization fields associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Field County Parcel No. Deeded Owner Area Cover Crop Latitude Longitude 1 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 5.80 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 2 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 2.60 Bermuda 34.705600" -77.5911000 3 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 12.82 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 4 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 0.67 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 5 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 0.84 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 6 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 7.35 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 7 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments .Inc 1.10 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.591100" 8 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 1.91 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 9 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 17.23 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 10 Onslow 008679 Carolina Investments Inc 10.00 Bermuda 34.7056000 -77.5911000 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Acreage: 60.32 FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 3 of 6 ATTACHMENT A — SITE MAP Was the facility originally permitted or had a major modification issued after September 1, 2006? ❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d), submit a site map pursuant to the requirements in 15A NCAC 02U .0201(d). These requirements are: ❑ A scaled map of the site with topographic contour intervals not exceeding 10 feet or 25 percent of total site relief and showing all facility -related structures and fences within 500 feet of the treatment, storage, and utilization areas. ❑ Soil mapping units shown on all utilization sites. ❑ Delineation of the compliance and review boundaries per 15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6). ❑ Setbacks as required by 15A NCAC 02U .0701. ❑ Site property boundaries within 500 feet of all treatment, storage, and utilization sites. ® No — Skip Attachment A. ATTACHMENT B — SIGNATURE AUTHORITY DELEGATION Does the signature authority in Section I, Item 3 meet the requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)? ® Yes — Skip Attachment B. ❑ No — Submit a delegation letter pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c) authorizing the signature authority to sign. I ATTACHMENT C — FLOW REDUCTION I Does the existing permit include an approved flow reduction? ® Yes — Submit a copy of the flow reduction approval letter, as well as the measured monthly average amount of wastewater flow contributed per unit for the 12 months prior to permit renewal. If any of these monthly averages are within 20% of the approved flow reduction value, the Permittee shall provide a reevaluation of the reduced flow value pursuant to the requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(f). ❑ No — Skip Attachment C. I ATTACHMENT D — CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY I Is the Applicant a Privately -Owned Public Utility? ❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .01 15(a)(1), submit the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North Carolina Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise. ® No — Skip Attachment D. I ATTACHMENT E — OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT I Is the Applicant a Home/Property Owners' Association or Developer of Lots to be Sold? ❑ Yes (Home/Property Owners' Association) — Pursuant to I SA NCAC 02T .01 15(a)(2), submit an executed Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .01 15(c), if the applicant is a legally formed Homeowners' or Property Owner's Association, submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and By-laws. ® Yes (Developer of Lots to be Sold) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .01 15(a)(2), submit an executed Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b), if the applicant is a developer of lots to be sold, submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and By-laws. ❑ No — Skip Attachment E. FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT F — DEMONSTRATION OF FUTURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITIES Is the applicant a municipality, county, sanitary district, or public utility? ❑ Yes — Proceed to the next question. ® No — Skip Attachment F. Does the hydraulic capacity in Section III, Item 4 exceed 70%? ❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity is greater than 70%, but less than 80%) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .01 180 ), prior to exceeding 80 percent of the system's permitted hydraulic capacity (based on the average flow during the last calendar year), the permittee shall submit an engineering evaluation of their future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation shall outline plans for meeting future wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal needs by either expansion of the existing system, elimination or reduction of extraneous flows, or water conservation and shall include the source of funding for the improvements. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a justification shall be made that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future growth projections, and as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other measures to achieve waste flow reductions. ❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity greater than 80%) — Proceed to the next question. ® No — Skip Attachment F. If answered Yes above, does the hydraulic capacity in Section III, Item 4 exceed 80%? ❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity is greater than 80%) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0118(2), prior to exceeding 90 percent of the system's permitted hydraulic capacity (based on the average flow during the last calendar year), the permittee shall obtain all permits needed for the expansion of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal system and, if construction is needed, submit final plans and specifications for expansion, including a construction schedule. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a justification shall be made that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future growth projections, and as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow reductions. ❑ No — Skip Attachment F. ATTACHMENT G — EASEMENT, ENCROACHMENT, AND LEASE AGREEMENTS Does the Permittee own all of the land associated with the wastewater collection, treatment, conveyance, and utilization system? ® Yes — Skip Attachment G. ❑ No — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0116(c), provide a copy of all easements, lease agreements, and encroachment agreements allowing the Permittee to operate and maintain the wastewater collection, treatment, conveyance, and utilization system on property not owned by the Permittee. ATTACHMENT H — AFFILIATIONS Are the Permittee's affiliations of record correct? Check affiliations. ❑ Yes — Skip Attachment H. ® No — Provide the corrected affiliations and their contact information. ATTACHMENT I — COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES Does the existing permit include any Compliance Schedules? (See Section I of the most recently issued permit) ® Yes — Submit documentation that the compliance schedules have been met. ❑ No — Skip Attachment I. I ATTACHMENT J — CIVIL PENALTIES AND OUTSTANDING VIOLATIONS I Does the Permittee have any existing civil penalties or outstanding violations? ❑ Yes (civil penalties) — Submit payment for the civil penalty, or proof of remission request. ❑ Yes (violations) — Submit a copy of your response to the Notice of Violation. ® No — Skip Attachment J. FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT K — INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER Does the wastewater composition in Section Ill. Item 5 include any industrial wastewater? ❑ Yes -- Proceed to the next question. ® No — Skip Attachment K. Has the nature of the industrial wastewater changed since the last permit issuance (i.e., changes in industrial process, introduction of new materials or chemicals. etc.)? ❑ Yes --- Provide a chemical analysis of the wastewater pursuant to the requirements in 15A NCAC 02U .0201(g). Provide an overview of the manufacturing process: an inventory of all chemical and biological materials used in the manufacturing process: and an overview of the cleaning and treatment methodology. ❑ No — Provide an overview of the manufacturing process: an inventory of all chemical and biological materials used in the manufacturing process: and an overview of the cleaning and treatment methodology. ATTACHMENT L — SETBACK WAIVERS Does the existing permit include setback waivers? ❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0701(u), provide setbacks waivers that have been written. notarized, signed by all parties involved, and recorded with the county Register of Deeds. Waivers involving the compliance boundary shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107. ® No -- Skip Attachment L. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION 1, Zvi arl y0 Pftlg2 flj oi41,i2 ✓- attest that this appli (Signature authority's name as noted in Section 1. Item 3) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed. and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included. this application package will be returned as incomplete. I further certify pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), that the applicant, or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the applicant has: not been convicted of environmental crimes under: not previously abandoned a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility; not paid a civil penalty: not been compliant with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order: not paid an annual fee. Note: The Applicant's Certification shall be signed pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). An alternate person may be delegated as the signing official if a letter is provided pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c). Pursuant to § 143-215.6A and § 143-215.6B. any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. which may include a fine not to exceed S 10,000 as well as civil penalties up to S25.000 per violation. Signature: 7/4t ,4,2 jy4.� ii: Date: I/ $ — 2 :2— THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE VIA: Email: Laserfiche Upload: Non- Discharee.Reaorts(a7nedenr.Qov httas://edocs.dea.nc.eov/Forms/NonDischarp-e-Braneh- Submittal-Form-Vert FORM: RWS-R 02-21 Page 6 of if •fit 1 l � . •...,.� �' � ^�`.— �i'•i;^• .r��x� � '-� °.. 11 -� AM ; a x Southwest Plantation and�Bear Trail Gotf'Course f ��Q�+� Tw y: ... ,fie¢. y,'�' � �•• 4�, e i D 2008 Tcie Atlas Goc lat 34.701992' Ion -77 593336' elov 62 tt Jul 2006 Eye nit 5562 It W W W WQ0029601— Southwest Plantation and Bear Trail Golf Course Harris Creek Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Latitude: 34' 42' 20" Longitude: -77' 35' 28" S V �M 'Andermora.Rd �.M '% William 6urganus Rd .3 rsOc` . 7 I . rkm ® 20D8 Rand M HAV © 2NO NAVrEQ harry sheMer . ..._�a�o`4t :� fir•: iA� !Qq, SAY . -• • � �,o " Skyy Msnw. o ' Pi'por, Kmg;Estat' R tea. �`Pc�hlelta ,c Rn WQ0029601— Southwest Plantation and Bear Trail Golf Course Harris Creek Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Latitude: 340 42' W9 Longitude: -77' 35' 28" W W Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY April 3, 2017 MARVIN DEAN BROWN, JR. — PRESIDENT CAROLINA INVESTMENTS, INC. 444 1-IARRIS CREEK ROAD JACKSONVILI.E, NORTH CAROLINA 28540 Dear Mr. Brown: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0029601 Southwest Plantation WWTF Reclaimed Water Generation and Non -Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Onslow County In accordance with your permit renewal request received January 3, 2017, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0029601 dated April 3, 2017, to Carolina Investments, Inc. for the continued operation of Phase I, and the construction and operation of Phase II and Phase III of the subject reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on August 1, 2017 (i.e., the day after the expiration date of the existing permit). This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0029601 issued August 13, 2008, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in 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. Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance dated August 13, 2008: ➢ Old Condition I.4. —The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities must be connected to an operational publically owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities. v Old Condition II.8.a.iv. — Setback for reclaimed water utilization facilities from impounded public water supplies removed. i+ Old Condition II.8.a.v. — Setback for reclaimed water utilization facilities from public shallow groundwater supply removed. ' Nothing Compares-, State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6332 Mr. Marvin Dean Brown, Jr. April 3, 2017 Page 2 of 3 ➢ Old Condition II.10.b. — Requirement for a reduced pressure principle backflow device, air gap separation, or other device approved by the Division of Environmental Health v Old Condition II.1 O.c. — Requirement for an air gap separation to be regularly inspected. Attachment A — Removed requirement to sample for Chloride (00940) and Total Dissolved Solids (70300). Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated August 13, 2008: ;e Condition I1.7.b.iii. — Requires existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water to be taped or otherwise identified Y Condition I1.1 S. — Requires the Pennittee to ensure any landowner who is not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary to execute and file with the Onslow County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land. ➢ Condition II1.2. — Requires the Permittee to maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan with the specified criteria. ➢ Condition II1.4. — Requires an operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. ➢ Condition III.9. — Requires the turbidimeter to be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. ➢ Condition III.18. — Requires the Permittee to develop and implement an education program ➢ Condition 111.19. — Requires the Permittee to provide notification to the public and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Condition IV.10. — Requires three copies of all operation and utilization records to be submitted on Form NDAR-I for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. ➢ Condition IV.I I .e. - Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites is required to be reported in the form of a noncompliance notification. ➢ Condition VI.8. — States this permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director. ➢ Condition VI.9. — Limits expansion of the permitted facilities under specified conditions. ;e PPI 001 — Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. ➢ PPI 002 — Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. ie PPI 003 — Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous added. Mr. Marvin Dean Brown, Jr. April 3, 2017 Page 3 of 3 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. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Ashley Kabat at (919) 807-6348 or ashle .ky abat@ncdenr.aov. Sincerely, 2S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director 0 Division of Water Resources cc: Onslow County Health Department (Electronic Copy) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy) Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy) Central Files THIS PAGE BLANK NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RALEIGH RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND NON -CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER 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 Carolina Investments, Inc. Onslow County FOR THE operation of a 3-phase 250,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation and non -conjunctive utilization system consisting of the: continued operation of a 50,000 GPD Phase I reclaimed water generation system consisting of: a 15,000 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps and a 45 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 25,582 gallon aeration basins served by three 125 CFM blowers; two 4,170 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 7,888 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 25,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 gallon per minute per square foot (GPM/ft2); a 3,030 gallon clearwell with two 270 GPM backwash pumps; a 3,145 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,600 gallon pump tank with two 100 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 258,357 gallon synthetically - lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the continued operation of a 50,000 GPD Phase I non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: a 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond; a pump station with two 450 GPM irrigation pumps; approximately 50.32 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase II reclaimed water generation system consisting of: a 25,089 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 GPM pumps and a 45 CFM blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 50,000 gallon aeration basins served by three 290 CFM blowers; two 8,340 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 20,290 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 50,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 GPM/ftZ; a 5,454 gallon clearwell with two 518 GPM backwash pumps; a 5,744 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; a UV disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,900 gallon pump tank with two 200 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 543,077 gallon synthetically -lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 1 of 11 construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase II non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: a 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; a 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; a pump station with three 450 GPM irrigation pumps; approximately 10 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase III reclaimed water generation system consisting of; a 25,089 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with two 52 GPM pumps and a 45 CFM blower; a bar screen with one -inch spacings; a flow splitter box with overflows to the flow equalization basin; two 50,000 gallon aeration basins served by three 290 CFM blowers; two 8,340 gallon clarifiers each with adjustable airlift waste and return sludge pumps; two 20,290 gallon aerated sludge holding basins with adjustable airlift pumps; two 50,000 gallon tertiary filters with a surface loading rate of 1.0 GPM/f'; a 5,454 gallon clearwell with two 518 GPM backwash pumps; a 5,744 gallon mudwell with two 40 GPM pumps; a UV disinfection system with 24 lamps; a 1,900 gallon pump tank with two 200 GPM pumps; an effluent flow meter and effluent flow monitoring device; a turbidimeter; a permanent auxiliary power source; a 543,077 gallon synthetically -lined five day upset pond with a dual -pump sump tank and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances; and the construction and operation of a 100,000 GPD Phase III non -conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system consisting of: a 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1 with a 400 GPM transfer pump; approximately 39.28 acres of spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the Southwest Plantation WWTF, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 3, 2017, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022, shall void Permit No. WQ0029601 issued August 13, 2008 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. SCHEDULES Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of Phases II and III reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to be completed in phases and partial certified, the Permittee shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Permitting Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. [15A NCAC 02T .0116] 2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the newly installed and modified facilities such that an in -place inspection can be made. Notification to the regional supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. [15A NCAC 02T .0I08(b)(2)] 3. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application. [15A NCAC 02U .0106, 02U .0109] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 2 of 11 II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times 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, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately assimilate the reclaimed water, 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. [G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(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 02B .0200, 02L .0100] 3. Effluent limitations for generated reclaimed water shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02U .0300] 4. Application rates shall not exceed those specified in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02U .0401(g), 02U .0402(m)] 5. The Operational Agreement (attached) between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A to § 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. The reclaimed water irrigation system shall be connected to a rain or moisture sensor, which shall indicate when utilization is not appropriate in accordance with Conditions III.6. and II1.7. of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water storage and utilization facilities: a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water. b. 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. i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone 522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and repeated every three feet or less. ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on reclaimed water pipelines in a visible manner, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. iii. Existing underground distribution systems retrofitted for the purpose of distributing reclaimed water shall be taped or otherwise identified as noted above. 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. c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits operation by authorized personnel only. WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 3 of 11 d. 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 which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above ground and labeled as non -potable water. [15A NCAC 02U .0403] 8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between 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)] 9. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches below any water line where practicable. Where 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(h)] 10. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 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 or 50 feet from a public well. [15A NCAC 02U .0403(i)] 11. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C. [15ANCAC 02U .04030)] 12. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the property boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(I11)] 13. 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. [ 15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)] 14. 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(d)] 15. 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 Onslow 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. [ 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 4 of 11 16. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks: a. The setbacks for reclaimed utilization sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25 ii. Surface waters classified SA: 100 iii. Any well with exception to monitoring wells: 100 b. The setbacks for treatment units shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any private or public water supply source: 100 ii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iii. Any property line: 50 c. The setbacks for final effluent storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet): i. Any private or public water supply source: 100 ii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 iii. Any property line: 50' ' Section 22.(c)(2) of Session Law 2013-413 exempts final reclaimed water effluent storage facilities constructed prior to June 18, 2011 from having a setback to property lines. [I 5A NCAC 02U .0701 ] III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include the following: a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted; b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the Permittee's control; c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities; d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory agencies. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC) classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the previously cited rules. [ 15A NCAC 02U .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), 02U .0402(i)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 5 of 11 5. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained on irrigation sites at all times, such that crop health is optimized, allows for even distribution of reclaimed water, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent reclaimed water ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding or runoff. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 8. All reclaimed water irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. The turbidimeter shall be tested and calibrated at a minimum of once per year. Calibration records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 10. Only reclaimed water generated at Southwest Plantation WWTF (Permit No. WQ0029601) shall be utilized in accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.11 11. 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 .0402(h)] 12. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities and five day upset ponds shall be prohibited. [I SA NCAC 02U .0402(f)] 13. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 14. Freeboard in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond 43, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall not be less than two feet at any time. [I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 15. Gauges to monitor reclaimed water levels in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond #2, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall be provided. These gauges shall have readily visible permanent markings at inch or tenth of afoot increments. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 16. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e., outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments. Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 17. All effluent shall be routed to the five day upset ponds should the limit for fecal coliform (e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until the problems associated with the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater in the five day upset ponds shall be pumped back to the treatment plant headworks for re -treatment or treated in the five day upset ponds prior to utilization. [15A NCAC 02U .0402(e)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 6 of 11 18. The Permittee shall develop and implement an education program to inform users (including 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)] 19. The Permittee shall provide notification to the public and/or 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 ] 20. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .0802. [ 15A NCAC 02T .1100, 02U .0802] IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIRMENTS 1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800] I Flow through the reclaimed water generating facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year; and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's accepted capability. The Pennittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include: a. Date of flow measurement device calibration, b. Name of person performing calibration, and c. Percent from true flow. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)] 4. The Permittee shall monitor the reclaimed water from the generating facility at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water utilized. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these records shall include the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B: a. Date of reclaimed water utilization; 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. Weather conditions; and g. Maintenance of cover crops. WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 7 of 11 [I5A NCAC 02T .0I08(c)] 6. Freeboard (i.e., reclaimed water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the 2.5 million gallon (MG) main reclaimed water storage pond, 2.27 MG reclaimed water storage pond #1, 3.49 MG reclaimed water storage pond 42, 2.47 MG reclaimed water storage pond #3, and the three 5-day upset ponds shall be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, 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. [I5A NCAC 02T .0108(c)] 8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site; b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s); c. Date of calibration of turbidimeter; d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply; e. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and f. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken. [I5A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 9. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data 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)] 10. Three copies of all operation and utilization records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and IV.6.) shall be submitted on Form NDAR-1 for every non -conjunctive utilization site listed in Attachment B. (Note: conjunctive use sites do not require NDAR-1 submission). Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed water utilization activities occurred during the 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)] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 8 of 11 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796-7215, 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 any 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.), due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment. c. 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.8.f. but do not require Regional Office notification. d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with the limitations contained in this permit. e. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites. Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)] The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities to prevent malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any 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 02T .0108(b)] 3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.1] VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C] 2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110] WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 9 of 1 l 3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(n). [G.S. 142-215.1 ] The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)] In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC 02T .0104] 6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T .01050)] 8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110] 9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [I 5A NCAC 02T .0120] 10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3)] Permit issued this the 31 day of April 2017 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0029601 WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page 10 of 11 Permit No. WQ0029601 Reclaimed Water Generation and Non -Conjunctive Utilization System Carolina Investments, Inc. April 3, 2017 Southwest Plantation WWTF Onslow County ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility, hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. ❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly. Provide a brief narrative description of any variations: Professional Engineer's Name Engineering Firm Mailing Address City Telephone State Zip E-mail NC PE Seal, Signature & Date THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT By U.S. Postal Service: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER By Courier/Special Delivery: 512 N. SALISBURY STREET RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 WQ0029601 Version 2.0 Shell Version 151201 Page I 1 of 11 THIS PAGE BLANK CIO W cw ° a o a c a c Q. c o a VIF V n U U U U a w a O -14 L N � Hcr o 0 0 0 U U IV co in N O O A i e rA A � � t w �o W G Q d E E 9 E H z a� 0 W � w F � •-- � E n�40„ x U w z z z z w spy O O O vi O O � V1 ,O O pO zi 0 N 0 N 10 0 i 3 W NO O N N LA w C. 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C p _ 'ff ' A. 1] I IJ t II k STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 29G0 / COUNTY OF ' ONSLOW Permit No. W000"9" DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this 12 day of September, 2016 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and Carolina Investments, Inc. , a eorporation/generaI partnership registered/licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER. WITNESSETH: I . The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands Iying in Onslnw County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known as Carolina Investments, Inc. (hereinafter the Development). 2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment 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 COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System. 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 (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. 5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the Declaration, the (Unit Owners' Association) Southwest Plantation Property Owners Association_,ereinafter Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under and by the virtue of the Iaws 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 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 DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. The DEVELOPER shall construct the Disposal System in accordance with the pennit 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 DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association until construction 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 permit 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. The DEVELOPER 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 DEVELOPER's successor. FORM: DE`%' n` p; se L o� 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 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. 5. 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 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 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 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 provide that such special assessments can be made as necessary at any time. 7. 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 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 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. 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 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 COMMISSIO l FS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director, Division of Water Resources _ Carolina Investments, Inc. Name of DEVELOPER M. (Signature) ` A9104EV44 -Po9a"tntDean Brown, Jr. President Print Name and Title (Date) (Date) �. T� -, c PAT MCCRORY Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY October 7, 2016 Marvin Dean Brown, Jr. — President Carolina Investments, Inc. 444 Harris Creek Road Jacksonville, NC 28540 Subject: Permit No. WQ0030918 Modification Southwest Plantation Low Pressure Sewer System Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit Onslow County Dear Mr. Brown: Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director In accordance with your application received August 18, 2016, and additional information received on October 7, 2016 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0030918, dated October 7, 2016, to Carolina Investments, Inc. (Permittee) for the 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. WQ0030918 issued December 13, 2010 and WQ0036024 issued July 20, 2012, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by reference. This modification involves the combination of permits, issuance of a variance, and issuance of a flow reduction request. Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:,. Condition 1.1: Variance issued to allow simplex grinder pumps at non-residential homes. Condition 1.2: Flow reduction approval for 60 gallons per day per bedroom for residential homes. Condition 1.3: No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 50,000 gallons per day (GPD), shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted to and approved by the Division. Condition IIA: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and approved. Condition IIA: 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. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 807 6300 Carolina Investments, Inc. Permit No. WQ0030918 Modification 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 150E 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 Michael Leggett at (919) 807- 6312 or via e-mail at michael.leggett@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director, Division of Water Resources by Deborah Gore, Supervisor Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit cc: David K. Newsom, PE —Crystal Coast Engineering (cr vstalcoastgn i<' bizec.rr.com) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations Water Resources Central Files: WQ0030918 & WQ0036024 PERCS (electronic copy) Page 2 of 10 Environmental Quality WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION 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 the Carolina Investments, Inc. for the construction and operation of approximately 1,811 linear feet of 2-inch low pressure main; 2,734 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure main, 82 linear feet of 4-inch low pressure main; 34 simplex pump stations with on -site audible and visual alarms to serve 34 single family residential units as part of the Southwest Plantation Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS), and the discharge of 6,120 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received August 18, 2016, and additional information received on October 7, 2016 and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. and for the continued operation of approximately 3,454 linear feet of 2-inch low pressure main; 3,077 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure main, 3,788 linear feet of 4-inch low pressure main; 194 simplex pump stations with on -site audible and visual alarms to serve 194 single family residential units, 1 Pool House, 1 Sales Office, and 1 Maintenance Building all of which is part of the Southwest Plantation Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS), and the discharge of 43,880 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the existing sewerage system, pursuant to the approved application and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit. These elements were certified via partial certifications dated October 21, 2008, May 18, 2009, August 6, 2009, September 27, 2010, June 15, 2012, and June 8, 2013. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0030918 issued December 13, 2010 and WQ0036024 issued July 20, 2012, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission Permit Number: WQ0030918 Permit Issued: October 7, 2016 Treatment Facility: Southwest Plantation WWTF (WQ0029601) Page 3of10 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET The Permittee is hereby authorized to: Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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 In accordance with the provision for alternative design covered under 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n), the usage of a simplex pump station is allowed for the onsite Pool House, Sales Office, and Maintenance Building as specified in the plans and specifications as submitted and is exempt from: a. Requirement to install power reliability per 15A NCAC 02T.0305 (h)(1)(C) b. Requirement to install/maintain a telemetry system per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(E) Per the submitted plans and specifications, the pump station shall: c. Provide 24-hours' worth of wastewater storage d. Install/Maintain alarms per 15A NCAC 02T.0305 (h)(1)(F) in an area that is noticeable to the general public or onsite staff e. Install/Maintain signage per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(2) 2. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0114(f)(2), the Division has evaluated the request and based on the data submitted, the Division hereby approves for use by Carolina Investments, Inc. an adjusted daily sewage design flow rate of 60 gallons per day per bedroom with the following conditions: a. The flow reduction is applicable to residential single family residential dwellings only. b. The minimum flow for 1 and 2 bedroom dwellings shall be 120 gallons per day. c. This flow reduction shall not apply to sewer extension applications and/or permits for any other public or private organizations whose wastewater flows are or might become tributary to the Southwest Plantation collection system. 3. No flow in excess of the quantity permitted herein, 50,000 gallons per day (GPD), shall be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit modification for an increase in flow has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)] Page 4of10 4. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with 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 on the control panel in lieu of a sign. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)] 5. The Permittee shall be responsible for all individual pumps, tanks, service laterals and main lines as permitted. This does not prohibit the Permittee from entering into a service agreement with another entity for maintenance or operation of these units, however, the Permittee shall be responsible for correcting any environmental or public health problem with the system. [15A NCAC 02T.304(c)] 6. The Permittee shall obtain all deeds, easements and encroachment agreements necessary for installation, operation, and maintenance of the system prior to operation. [15A NCAC 02T.0305(c)] 7. The Permittee shall maintain on hand for immediate installation an adequate supply of spare, fully operational pump units of each type used in the system. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)] Page 5 of 10 11. 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.01101 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 2T .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 26 .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 Page 6 of 10 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. 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. j. 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 (910) 796 7215, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. 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 (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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)] Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form 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. Page 7 of 10 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. 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 on digital media (CD or DVD disk) 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. 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 increases of 10% or greater, 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 prior to 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)] Page 8 of 10 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 .0108(b)] 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 maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.143-215.1(b)] Page 9 of 10 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION Permittee: Carolina Investments, Inc. Permit No: WQ0030918 Project: Southwest Plantation LPSS Issue Date: October 7, 2016 County: Onslow This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation, which includes: • 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 on digital media (CD or DVD disk) 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. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments. Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof. Printed Name, Title Signature Date ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION I, _ as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the project name and location as'referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: approximately 1,811 linear feet of 2-inch low pressure main; 2,734 linear feet of 3-inch low pressure main, 82 linear feet of 4-inch low pressure main; 34 simplex pump stations with on -site audible and visual alarms to serve 34 single family residential units, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date: ❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description) Send the Completed Form & Supporting Documentation to the Following Address: DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION WASTEWATER BRANCH — PERCS UNIT 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 o -d3 of �b71 FILED 9:00 AM State of North Carolina + SO on Department of the Secretary of State 2 0 3 0 1 5 RUFUS 1. EOMtSTEN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SECRETARY OF STATE NORTH CAROUNA Pursuant to Section 55-2-02 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a business corporation. 1. The name of the corporation is: CAROLINA INVESTMENTS, INC. 2. The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue is: 100,000 shares. These shares shall be all of one class, designated as common stock. 3. The street address and county of the initial registered office of the corporation is: Number and Street: Krysta Plaza, • Suite C, Hwy. 172 City, State, Zip Code: Surf City, NC County: Onslov- 28460 4. The mailing address if different from the street address of the initial registered office is: P. 0. Box $i , Surf City, NC 28460-OC 5. The name of the initial registered agent is: Mack' D. Davis 6. Any other provisions which the corporation elects to include are attached. 7. The name and address of each incorporator is as follows: NAME ADDRESS Billy W. Elston Krysta Plaza, Suite C, Hwy. 172 Surf City, NC 28"0 8. These articles will be effective upon filing. This the -''day of July, 1992. SIGNATURE BILLY W. ELSTON, INCORPORATOR RAYNOR & FISHER TYPE OR PRINT NAME AND TITLE ATTORNEYS AT LAW 323 NEW BRIDGE ST. JACKSONVILLE, N. C. 20540 CORPORATIONS DIVISION, 300 N. SALISBURY STREET, RALEIGH, N.C. 19191 455•5212 27603-5909 CAROLINA INVESTMENTS, INC 966 CYPRESS CREEK ROAD WALLACE, N. C. 28466 BYLAWS 1. CAROLINA INVESTMENTS WILL BE HEADQUARTERED AT 966 CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, WALLACE, N. C. 28466. 2. B. W. ELSTON, PRESIDENT WILL BE THE KEEPER OF ALL OFFICIAL RECORDS. 3. SHARES OF STOCK WILL BE VALUED AT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) EACH. 4. SHARES MAY BE BOUGHT IN WHOLE OR IN PART. 5. SHAREHOLDERS OR PROSPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS WILL REQUIRE SIMPLE MAJORITY APPROVAL OF EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS TO PURCHASE INITIAL OR ADDITIONAL STOCK. 6. SHAREHOLDER VOTES WILL BE BASED ON SHARES OWNED AT THE TIME OF VOTING. SIMPLE MAJORITY RULES. 7. BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE MODIFIED, ADDED, DELETED AT ANYTIME WITH A SIMPLE MAJORITY APPROVAL OF STOCKHOLDERS. 8. SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AS REQUIRED BY THE ELECTED OFFICERS OR UPON REQUEST OF A MAJORITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS OR DECISION NOT COVERED BY THESE BYLAWS WILL BE DECIDED BY VOTE OF CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS. 10. THE OFFICERS (PRES/VICE PRES & SEC/TREAS) WILL SERVE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BY SIGNATURE BELOW, I CONCUR WITH THE ABOVE BYLAWS: B. W. ELS ON MARION D. BROWN, . t C '- JOS PH C. SHOLAR C. BROWN SCOTT BROWN 6W14Aft H. SHOLAR THIS THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998 SEAL North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Permit Number: WQ0029601 Permit Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Name: Southwest Plantation WWTF Facility Addressi: 245 SW Plantation Dr 164 Nelson Park Rd. Facility Address2: City, State & zip: Jacksonville, NC 2854o Maple Hill, NC 28454 • . = U-T,79-1-7" MUST submit a Change of Name/Ownership form to DWR to make any changes to this Owner information. (Click here for "Change of Name/Ownership" form) Owner Name: Carolina Investments Inc Owner Type: Non -Government Owner Type Group: Organization *** Legally Responsible for Permit *** (Responsible corporate officer/principle executive officer or ranking elected official/general partner or proprietor; or any other person with delegated signatory authority from the legally responsible person.) Owner Affiliation: Marvin Dean Brown Marion Title: President Addressi: 444 Harris Creek Rd Address2: City, State & zip: Jacksonville, NC 28540 Work Phone: Fax: Email Address: deanbrownnc()gmail.com *** Permit Annual Fee Billing *** Billing Month: February Invoice Number Invoice Date Invoice Due Date Invoice Amount Invoice Status Owner Contact Person(s) Contact Name Ift Address Phone EM Im ll Marion can Brown President 3t3W444 Harris Creek Rd. Jacksonville 910 346-8160 910 346-8259 etdeanbrownnc@gmail.com NC 28540 Facility Contact Person(s) Contact Name Ti1lg Address Phone Fax IMAR Sonny Scozzari Contract ORC PO Box 1054, Jacksonville, NC 910-455-7094 910-455-7094 environmentalservices@e 28541-1054 c.rr.com Permit Contact Person(s) Contact Name Title Address Phone Fax Email Scott H Brown 444 Harris Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 910-340-1086 shbrown7l@yahoo.com 28540 Permit Billing Contact Person(s) Contact Name Iftig Address Phone Fax Email Carolina 444 Harris Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 910-346-8160 9te-79+44Q Investments Inc 28540 910 346-8259 Persons with Signatory Authority Tyne Contact Name IMg Address Phone EM ftai1 Owner Scott H Brown 444 Harris Creek Rd, 910-340-1086 shbrown7l@yahoo.com Jacksonville, NC 28540 11/7/2022 Permit Number: WQ0029601 Permit Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Name: Southwest Plantation WWTF Facility Addressl: 245 SW Plantation Dr Facility Address2: City, State & Zip: Jacksonville, NC 28540 Designated Operators If the designated operators listed below are incorrect or no longer associated with the collection system, the information can be updated by si, a completed "Operator Designation Form" (Click Here for ORC Designation Form). Please provide specific details as to the changes requested, the addition/removal of designated operators For all other operator questions or issues, please call 919-807-6353. Facility Classification: SI Operator Name Role Cert Type Cert Status Cert # Effective Date Regina Welty ORC SI Active 1001732 6/15/2016 Facility Classification: WW2 Operator Name Role Cert Type Bert Status Cert # Effective Date Charles John Scozzari ORC WW-3. Active 11190 5/8/2015 Maxwell M Carroll Backup WW-4 Active 1004834 6/8/2017 11/7/2022 Page 2 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ' ONSLOW Permit No. WQ0029601 DEVELOPER'S OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 (dl) and entered into this 8 th day of November, 2022 , by and between the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and Carolina Investments, Inc. , a corporation/general partnership registered/licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, hereinafter known as the DEVELOPER. WITNESSETH: 1. The DEVELOPER is the owner of the certain lands lying in Onslnw County, upon which it is erecting and will erect dwelling units and other improvements, said development to be known as Carolina Investments, Inc. (hereinafter the Development). 2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment 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 COMMISSION for the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.1 to construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System. 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 (hereinafter Declaration), pursuant to Chapter 47C or 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. 5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will cause to be formed at the time of filing of the Declaration, the (Unit Owners' Association) Southwest Plantation Property Owners Association_lereinafter Association), a non-profit corporation organized and existing 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 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 DEVELOPER do hereby mutually agree as follows: I'. The DEVELOPER shall construct 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 DEVELOPER shall not transfer ownership and/or control of the Disposal System to the Association until construction 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 permit 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 maintenance of its Disposal System until a permit has been reissued to the DEVELOPER's successor. FORM: DEV 08-13 Page 1 of 2 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 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. 5. 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 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 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 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 provide that such special assessments can be made as necessary at any time. 7. 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 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 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. 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 fled 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 _ Carolina Investments, Inc. MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Name of DEVELOPER B 1 S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. (Signature) Director, Division of Water Resources Marion Dean Brown, Jr. President (Date) Print Name and Title 11-8-2022 (Date) FORM: DEV 08-13 Page 2 of 2 Southwest Plantation WWTF's Monthly Averages Month Year Average Flow October 21 18,848 November 21 19,083 December _ 21 — 19,552 January 22,026 — February _22 22 19,918 March — 22 28,371 April 22 20,357 May 22 25,400 June —22 29,660 _ July 22— 30,439 August 22 _ 32,787 September _ 22 32,243 Total 298,684 -- _ _ Monthly Average 24,890