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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00037_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200827ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Rick Howell, City Manager City of Shelby PO Box 207 Shelby, North Carolina 28151 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Qualify 27 August 2020 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: City of Shelby Waste Water Collection System Permit No. WQCS00037 Cleveland County Dear Mr. Howell: Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the City's wastewater collection system (WWCS) on August 26, 2020. The assistance of Mr. Adam Howell, Mr. Cameron Howell and Mr. Bradford Greene during the inspection was greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review 2. The following system components were inspected: a. Four pump stations were inspected. No issues. b. Numerous manholes were inspected. No issues. C. Several right of ways were inspected. No issues. d. Two aerial crossings were inspected. No issues. 3. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The Town's compliance status with each of these rules is summarized below: 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any contravention of ground or surface water standards. Observations: Each pu st well maintained and operated. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue I Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704663-1699 Compliance Status: Compliant b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: The City utilizes paper and GIS maps which show locations of lines, direction of flow, force mains, pump stations, manholes and other information. Compliance Status: Compliant 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan be developed and implemented, which includes pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response. Observations Pump station logs were available. Records were available for all activities. Spare parts and pumps are kept in stock. An overflow response plan was available. Compliance Status: Compliant d. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(4): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) every day (i.e., 365 days per year) and pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system at least once per week. Observations: The pump station inspection logs indicate that the pump stations are visited as required. Compliance Status: Compliant 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect high -priority sewers (UPS - as defined in 15A NCAC 02T .0402(2)) at least once every six months and document the inspections. Observations: All lines are checked and documented. Compliance Status: Compliant f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at least once per year and document same. Compliance Status: Compliant. g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. Observations: SSO's have been reported with this system during this review period. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/ ag scripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Compliance Status: Compliant h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users and the legal means to require grease interceptors. The Program shall also include legal means for inspections, enforcement, and legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. Observations: Educational materials are mailed out to all customers 2/year and the same information is provided in the City's Annual Report. Info is also available upon request and is available at City offices and on line. In addition, the City provides FOG info at fair booths and on school tours. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements be maintained to allow for personnel and equipment accessibility. Observations: Records were reviewed documenting that the right-of-ways were mowed, inspected and maintained to provide accessibility. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403, subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Observations: Records were reviewed for right of way mowing, high -priority line inspections, and observation of the entire system. Compliance Status: Compliant The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter please contact Tony Parker at 704- 663-1699 or tony_parkergncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: P A14CC681AF27425... W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: MRO Central Files PERCS Unit (e-copy)