WQCS00258_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200825

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mr. Bryan Gruesbeck, Town Manager
Town of Troutman
PO Box 26
Troutman, North Carolina 28166
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualify
25 August 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permittee: Town of Troutman Waste Water Collection System
Permit No. WQCS00258
Iredell County
Dear Mr. Gruesbeck:
1. 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 Town's wastewater collection system (WWCS) on August 20, 2020. The assistance of
Mr. Adam Lippard, Mr. Todd Elmore and Mr. Larry Waddell 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.
b. Numerous manholes were inspected.
C. Several right of ways were inspected.
d. One aerial crossing was inspected.
Please review the attached Report for additional details and items noted during this
inspection
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:
a. 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
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Observations: Each pump station appeared to well maintained and operated.
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 Town utilizes various paper maps which show locations of
lines, direction of flow, force mains, pump stations, manholes and other
information.
Compliance Status: Compliant
C. 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
e. 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/gascripts/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:
1. 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 and the same
information is available upon request and is available at Town offices and on line.
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 indicates actions required and 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 tonyparkerkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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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)