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Commission approves $695,000 Arcadis agreement to update reclaimed‑water ordinance and master plan
Summary
The board authorized the chairman and clerk to execute a professional services agreement with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina for $695,000 to revise the county's reclaimed water ordinance and prepare a reclaimed water master plan and hydraulic model; staff said phase 1 (ordinance revision) is estimated at 318 days and phase 2 (master plan/model) at
Brunswick County commissioners on Aug. 15 approved a professional services agreement with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina for $695,000 to revise the county's reclaimed water section of the sewer use ordinance and to develop a reclaimed water master plan and hydraulic model.
Brent Lachamee said the work is divided into two phases. Phase 1 focuses on ordinance revision and includes internal reviews, stakeholder meetings and up to three public hearings; staff estimated 318 days for that phase. Phase 2 includes hydraulic modeling of the existing system and preparation of a comprehensive master plan, which staff estimated at 282 days.
Lachamee said the changes aim to reduce peak potable water demand and create opportunities for beneficial reuse of highly treated effluent from county wastewater plants. He told the board the county had already invested internal staff time and argued that the technical work and stakeholder engagement were necessary to identify feasible reclaimed water projects.
"These services are critical in helping us manage the long term water resources and sustainability," Lachamee said while presenting the timeline and scope.
Why it matters: A reclaimed water ordinance and master plan could enable the county to expand reuse of treated effluent for irrigation and other nonpotable demands, reducing pressure on potable supplies and providing environmental benefits.
What’s next: Staff will execute the Arcadis agreement and begin the ordinance review and stakeholder outreach process; the board directed staff to pursue available mitigation or federal funds where applicable to support project financing.
