KEY INFORMATION:
- The Village’s engineering firm announced that it has secured the first AquaNereda® reclaimed water permit in North Carolina on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island.
- The Village’s $350,000 funding request through State Representative Charlie Miller’s office was approved.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Permit
The Village’s engineering firm, McKim & Creed announced yesterday in a media release (HERE) that it has secured the first AquaNereda® reclaimed water permit in North Carolina on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island. This project will bring next-generation, energy-efficient aerobic granular sludge technology to our community.
Included in the media release was the following joint statement by Village of Bald Head Island Public Services Director J.P. McCann and Village Manager Chris McCall:
“The issuance of the draft permit for the Village’s wastewater treatment plant expansion marks a significant milestone after years of planning, collaboration and technical innovation. We’re grateful to the McKim & Creed team for leading the engineering design and permitting process, and to Aqua-Aerobic Systems for its continued technical support, staff training and partnership throughout this project.
This achievement positions the Village to become home to what is believed to be North Carolina’s first permitted AquaNereda® non-discharge wastewater treatment facility. The expanded system will provide a more efficient, resilient, and environmentally sustainable approach to wastewater treatment while helping protect the unique coastal resources that define Bald Head Island for generations to come.”
Receiving the draft permit from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) moves the Village into a “shovel-ready” position so that when the time is right, the Village is ready to solicit bids for the construction of the expansion project.
For more details on this project, view the Village’s webpage HERE.
Funding Request
State Representative Charlie Miller recently announced that the Village’s $350,000 request for funding was approved in the new state budget. These funds are to support the purchase of a mini-pumper engine truck for the Department of Public Safety. Village Staff will be providing more details as information becomes available.
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