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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 23, 2018
Randy Hoffer, Utility Manager
Pluris, LLC
PO Box 856
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-0856
Subject: Permit No. WQ0036669 MODIFICATION
Pluris, LLC
Bridgeport Subdivision Sewer
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Hoffer:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
In accordance with your application received March 22, 2018 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0036669 dated April 23, 2018 to the Pluris, LLC (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the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0036669 issued March 15, 2017, and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a
part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
This modification adds approximately 3,573 feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 61 three -bedroom
residences with 14,640 pgd of flow allocation associated with Phase 4 of the project.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Special Conditions:
Condition 1.1: Regarding the requirements of a variance granted to allow one manhole in Bridgeport
Phase I to be installed within the 50-foot wetland setback as stated as the Minimum
Separation for Sewer Systems to Wetlands 15A NCAC 2T .0305(f).
Condition 1.2: Regarding the requirements of a variance is granted to allow the pump station wet well
to be installed within the 50-foot wetland setback as stated as the Minimum Separation
for Sewer Systems to Wetlands 15A NCAC 2T .0305(f)
Condition 1.3: Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign
with the address, a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency
telephone number, and name of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station
and instructions to call the number in the event of alarm activation or other emergency.
Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits serving a single-family residence may have
a placard or sticker without the address placed on the control panel in lieu of a sign. [15A
NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
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Standard Conditions:
Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.13: If the Permittee/Applicant holds a system -side collection system operation,
maintenance and management permit (WQCS-prefix) from the Division, then the
following applies: For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations,
all equipment and components shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or
encasement to the extent practicable and equivalent to the minimum design criteria
unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable or another form of corrosion
resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Dean Hunkele at [phone]
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
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Morella Sanchez -King, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Mark Hargrove, Port City Consulting Engineers
WIRO, Water Quality Section — Pluris North Topsail WWTF (WQ0005849) Sewer Ext. File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
PERCS Unit (via email)
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Environmental
Quality
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
PLURIS, LLC
ONSLOW COUNTY
for the construction and operation upon certification of approximately 3,573 linear feet of 8-inch gravity
sewer to serve 61 three -bedroom residences as part of the Bridgeport Subdivision Phase 4 project, and
the discharge of 14,640 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Pluris LLC's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received March 22, 2018 and in conformity with 15A NCAC
2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
March 15, 2017 MODIFICATION (Version 1.2)
For the continued operation of approximately 2,598 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 57 three -
bedroom residences as part of the Bridgeport Subdivision Phase 3 project, and the discharge of 13,680
gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Pluris, LLC's existing sewerage system, pursuant
to the application received February 16, 2017. This system was certified complete on December29, 2017.
March 11, 2016 MODIFICATION (Version 1.1)
For the continued operation of approximately 3,811 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 59 three -
bedroom residences and a pool/clubhouse as part of the Bridgeport Subdivision Phase 2 project, and the
discharge of 14,400 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Pluris LLC's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received January 26, 2016. This system was certified
complete on February 10, 2017.
September 5, 2013 ORIGINAL ISSUANCE (Version 1.0)
Ffor the continued operation of approximately 4,113 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; a 356—gallon per
minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a
permanent generator with automatic transfer switch; as well as approximately 750 linear feet of 6-inch
force main to potentially serve 178 single-family lots and 216 townhome units as part of the Bridgeport
Subdivision Phase 1 project, and the discharge of 14,400 gallons per day of collected domestic
wastewater from 60 three -bedroom (80 gpd/br) residents associated with Phase 1 into the Pluris LLC's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 31, 2013 and additional information
received on August 7, 2013. This system was certified complete on February 16, 2017.
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
Permit Number: WQ0036669
Issued Today: April 23, 2018
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of the Director and The Environmental Management Commission
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PLURIS, LLC is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension. The
sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Pluris North Topsail Wastewater
Treatment Facility in accordance with Permit Number WQ0005849.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Resources' (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned
herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -
constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. A variance is granted to allow one manhole in Bridgeport Phase I to be installed within the 50-foot
wetland setback as stated as the Minimum Separation for Sewer Systems to Wetlands 15A NCAC 2T
.0305(f) provided the Alternative Design Criteria below are followed and certified upon construction.
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
• Manholes shall be provided with a watertight frame and cover with gasket.
• All manhole seams shall be externally taped/sealed.
• Manholes shall be provided with a full waterproof interior coating/lining.
• Watertight pipe connections shall be provided consisting of a flexible rubber boot or compression
type connector.
• All manholes shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1244 "Standard Test Method for Concrete
Sewer Manholes by the Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Prior to Backfill".
• "Dog house" type manholes shall not be used.
• All manholes not included as part of a USACOE 404 Permit or Division 401 Certification shall
maintain a separation of no less than 10 feet from wetlands.
2. A variance is granted to allow the pump station wetwell to be installed within the 50-foot wetland
setback as stated as the Minimum Separation for Sewer Systems to Wetlands 15A NCAC 2T .0305(f)
provided the Alternative Design Criteria below are followed and certified upon construction. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
• Wetwell shall be provided with a watertight frame and cover with gasket.
• All wetwell seams shall be externally taped/sealed.
• Wetwell shall be provided with a full waterproof interior coating/lining.
• Watertight pipe connections shall be provided consisting of a flexible rubber boot or compression
type connector.
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• Wetwell shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1244 "Standard Test Method for Concrete
Sewer Manholes by the Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Prior to Backfill".
• Any wetwell not included as part of a USACOE 404 Permit or Division 401 Certification shall
maintain a separation of no less than 10 feet from wetlands.
3. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted using a weatherproof sign with the
address, a pump station identifying name/number, 24-Hour Emergency telephone number, and name
of the owner/operator of the sewer system/pump station and instructions to call the number in the
event of alarm activation or other emergency. Simplex pump stations or vacuum sewer pits serving a
single-family residence may have a placard or sticker without the address placed on the control panel
in lieu of a sign. [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(2)]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S 143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface
water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected everyday (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.
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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 2B .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:
For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three
years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Wilmington
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur. Part 11 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)]
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7. 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.
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:
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. One copy of the supporting pump station design calculations (selected pumps, system curve,
operating point, buoyancy calculations, and available storage if portable generator(s) or storage
greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations
permitted as part of this project.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification
in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in
non-compliance with this permit (including pipe length 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 greaterthan ten percent below the minimum required slope perthe 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]
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10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by
the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C,
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North
Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b-c)]
11. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
12. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or Local
government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which may be required by
the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
13. If the Permittee/Applicant holds a system -side collection system operation, maintenance and
management permit (WQCS-prefix) from the Division, then the following applies: For all newly
constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and components shall be sealed
within a corrosion -resistant coating or encasement to the extent practicable and equivalent to the
minimum design criteria unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable or another form
of corrosion resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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FAST TRACK SEWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PERMITTEE:
Pluris, LLC
PERMIT #:
WQ0036669
PROJECT:
Bridgeport Subdivision Phase 4
ISSUE DATE:
April 23, 2018
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.
Consequently, it should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. Send the
required documentation to the Wilmington Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Section at the address at
the bottom.
Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up
until a final certification is received. A Final Certification shall be a complete set of record drawings and
design calculations regardless of whether partials have been submitted.
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
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
Date
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 construction such that the
construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the
Division of Water Resources' (Division) 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.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date
❑ Final ❑ Partial
Certification Comments/Qualifiers:
NC DWR — Water Quality Regional Operations Section 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405
Wilmington Regional Office Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]