WQ0037696_Permit (Modification)_20241031

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MARY PENNY KELLEY
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Secretary •e���•
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Director
October 31, 2024
Jeffrey Lohr, Chief of Engineering
ONWASA
228 Georgetown Road
Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540
Subject: Permit No. WQ0037696 Modification
ONWASA
Preserve at Tidewater Main Pump Station
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Lohr:
In accordance with your application received July 31, 2024 we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0037696 dated October 31, 2024 to ONWASA (Permittee) for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, shall void Permit No. WQ0037696 issued September 13, 2024, and shall be subject to the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 is to remove allocated flow(previously replicated in WQ0037781),and to increase the
flow tributary to the pump station from 76,800 GPD to 117,600 GPD(change in pump operating point).
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Special Conditions:
Condition 1.1: 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)]
Condition 1.2: 2. No flow in excess of the quantity or number&type of connections permitted herein shall
be made tributary to the subject sewer system until an application for permit
modification has been submitted to and approved by the Division. [15A NCAC
02T.0304(b)]
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Division of Water Resources—Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
Phone:[phone]\Internet:www.deg.nc.gov

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Condition 11.1: This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
Condition 11.4: Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
Condition 11.7: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities,the
completed Engineering Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with
this permit, regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
Condition 11.13: If the Permittee/Applicant holds a system-side collection system operation,
maintenance and management permit (WQCS-prefix) from the Division, then the
following applies: For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations,
all equipment and components shall be sealed within a corrosion-resistant coating or
encasement to the extent practicable and equivalent to the minimum design criteria
unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable or another form of corrosion
resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T.0108 (b)]
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable,you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jordan Cocanower at(910) 796-
7215 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
IDocuSigTned by: .yy
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Tom Tharrington,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Howard Resnik, CSD Engineering (Laserfiche info via email)
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NORTH CAROLINA
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
ONWASA
ONSLOW COUNTY
for the continued operation of approximately 36 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; a 204—gallon per
minute pump station with duplex pumps, on-site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and a
an automatically activated stand-by bypass pump as well as approximately 271 linear feet of 4-inch force
main to serve upstream tributary flow (WQ0037781) as part of the Preserve at Tidewater Main Pump
Station project, with no additional discharge of wastewater (flow allocated in WQ0037781) into the
ONWASA's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 31', 2024 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.
December 15, 2015, Modifications Versions 1.1, 1.2 VOIDED
MOR61te pump statiOR With didple)( PUMPS, OR site aud-i-ble -A.Ad v4sual high water alall:ms, telemetll:y, and -a
the DID iris I I Ns e ictiRg sewerage st .,
June 2, 2015, ORIGINAL ISSUANCE Version 1.0 VOIDED
fA-.r the r_-A_nStrUGt6en and operation upen Gertificating ef appreximately 36 linear feet Af 9 inch gravity
sewer� a 176—gallon per minute pump statien with dUpleX PUMPS, eR site audible -and vi-sual high water
alarms, telemetry, and a permanent generator with -A'-'t A-Ma t m.C_- t.r.a.n.-4.P-.r S v.6 t c h a s w e 11 a s a p p r e x 4 m a t e 1 y
(using 90 gpd/br) as part of
the Alligator Bay Main Pump Station preject, and the discharge ef 76,800 gallens per day ef r--ellected
.d. sties st. at. inte the DI. o I 1 C'S eXiStiRg sewerage system.
(system certified complete on December 8, 2015)
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the specified
conditions and limitations contained therein.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Permit Number: WQ0037696
Issued Today: October 31, 2024
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SB Tom Tharrington,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Wilmington Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
By Authority of the Director and The Environmental Management Commission
Permit No.WQ0037696 October 31,2024 Page 4 of 8

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
ONWASA 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 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. 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)]
2. No flow in excess of the quantity or number & type of connections permitted herein shall be made tributary to the
subject sewer system until an application for permit modification has been submitted to and approved bythe Division.
[15A NCAC 02T.0304(b)]
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)]

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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
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:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution
of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease
interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease
interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other
public and private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual
distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its
representative.
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.
i. 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 or on the next working day,
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 [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)]

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6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service
by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
[15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering
Certification form with checklist attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required supporting documents
to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the
supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection
system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and
shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles of
Incorporation, Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions, and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the
applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains) of the
wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or in accepted
electronic format and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after construction
information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. One copy of the supporting applicable design calculations including pipe and pump sizing, velocity, pump cycle
times, and level control settings, pump station buoyancy, wet well storage, surge protection, detention time in
the wet well, and force main, ability to flush low points in force mains with a pump cycle, and downstream sewer
capacity analysis. If a portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple stations, an evaluation of all the
pump stations'storage capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, include travel
timeframes, shall be provided.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations,or the Minimum Design
Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings,on the certification in the space provided,or in written
summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance
with this permit(including pipe length changes of 10%or greater by type &size, increased flow, pump station design
capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections), regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on
a case-by-case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be
requested and approved during the permitting process prior to construction. After-construction requests are
discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification &
activation. [15A NCAC 02T.0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the Division's Gravity Sewer
Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified until corrected. If there is an unforeseen
obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been examined, a slope variance can be requested from the
Division with firm supporting documentation.This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance
requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident 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

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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)]