HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000515_Audit Report_20201014MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000515
Town of China Grove, NORTH CAROLINA
333 North Main Street, China Grove North Carolina 28023
Audit Date: October 6, 2020
Report Date: October 13, 2020
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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NCS000515 ChinaGrove MS4 Audit 20201006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AuditDetails..................................................................................................................................................1
PermitteeInformation..................................................................................................................................2
Listof Supporting Documents.......................................................................................................................3
Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment...........................................................................4
PublicEducation and Outreach.....................................................................................................................7
Public Involvement and Participation...........................................................................................................9
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)......................................................................................10
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations..................................................12
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No.1.............................................................................................14
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2.............................................................................................16
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No.1......................................................................................................18
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1............................................20
AppendixA: Photographs.......................................................................................................................................22
DISCLAIMER
This audit consists of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of
the approved Stormwater Management Plan. This audit report does not include a review of all program
components, and program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The permittee is
required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved Stormwater
Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit
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NCS000515 ChinaGrove MS4 Audit 20201006
Audit Details
Audit ID Number:
Audit Date(s):
NCS000515—ChlnaGrove MS4 Audit 20201006
October 6, 2020
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
N Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
N Public Education & Outreach
N Public Involvement & Participation
N Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls— Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑ Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
N Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
❑ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
N Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 2
N MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: 1
❑ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item.
N Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: 1
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
Inspector(s) Conducting Audit
Name. Title
Organization
Isaiah Reed, Environmental Specialist
NC DEQ
Christopher Graybeal, Assistant Regional Engineer
NC DEQ
Jesse McDonnell, Environmental Specialist
NC DEQ
Audit Report Author- h Reed
Date:
Signatur
Audit Report Author: Jesse McDonnell
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Audit ReportAdho . Christopher Graybe
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MS4 Permittee Name:
Permit Effective Date:
Permit Expiration Date:
Town of China Grove
February 1, 2018
January 31, 2023
Mailing Address: 333 North Main Street, China Grove, North
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit:
Carolina 28023
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
Permit Owner of Record:
Ken Deal, Town Manager
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Franklin Gover, Assistant Town Manager
Town of China Grove
Ken Deal, Town Manager
Town of China Grove
David Ketner, Public Works Director
Town of China. Grove
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2019 Annual Report
Prior to
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2012 Stormwater Management Plan
Prior to
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China Grove Stormwater Website
Prior to
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Educational Coloring Books
Prior to
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Construction Site Waste Letter
Prior to
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Illicit Discharge Brochure
Prior to
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Restaurant BMP Flyers
Prior to
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Food Services BMP
Prior to
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Stormwater Dos and Don'ts
Prior to
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Eagle Project
After
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Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance
Prior to
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Storm Gravity Lines
Prior to
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May 6t' IDDE Training
Prior to
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October 19 Training
Prior to
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WORQ Example
After
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Pesticide Licenses
Prior to
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Stormwater Complaint Log Spreadsheet
After
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List of Municipally Owned Facilities
After
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China Grove Stormwater Manual
After
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Franklin Gover, Assistant Town Manager, Manages all Stormwater Program Implementation
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The permittee maintained adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage
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the provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of the permit.
No
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The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
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coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
No
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Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
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position(s) assignments provided.
No
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The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
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Yes
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monitoring fees (see stormwater e-payments on DEMLR MS4 web page).
Comments: The Town does not have adequate funding for the Stormwater Program. The Stormwater Plan is out of date and does
not include persons responsible or job descriptions. The Town is up to date on payments to the State.
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The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program
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No
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components at least annually.
Imp lementat�on
If yes, the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program
Not
andf EvaI tion
components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program.
Applicable
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Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non -attainment of an
Not
applicable water quality standard?
Reviewed
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If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address
Not
the non -attainment?
Applicable
Comments: Annual analysis of performance and effectiveness has not been conducted.
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The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date.
No
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The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan.
No
Comments: The Town has not kept the Stormwater Plan up to date.
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The permittee kept an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the
of the Stormwater Division and the public online. No ---
Plan
The online materials included ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list
identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal No ---
authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit.
Comments: The Stormwater Management Plan has not been kept up to date.
IlA:5;5tormwater
"Plan'IVIWI[ catldnsS' Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan? No If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the Not
established deadline? Applicable
Comments: No modifications where required.
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Responsibility Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee? Yes ---
If yes, is there a written agreement in place? No --
Comments: Rowan County conducts Erosion and Sediment Control inspections. Regional Stormwater Partnership supplies
supplemental information for education and outreach. There is no written agreement between The Town or these two entities.
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
Written control measures. Partial 19
Procedures
Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and Partial 19
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures.
Comments: The Town has made a Stormwater Manual that outlines the procedures for implementing Post Construction. No other
Minimum Control Measures are documented.
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The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but
Program
not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs,
No
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implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years.
Comments: All programs have not been documented.
The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months
Annual Report .
from the effective date of the permit (See Section M.B. for the annual reporting
Yes
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Submittal '
period specific to this MS4).
The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the
No
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scheduled date of the first annual report submittal.
The Annual Reports included appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results
of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, including, but not limited the following:
1. A detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan
as a whole. This will include information on development and implementation.
Not
of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
ReviewedILL
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schedules and plans for the year following each report.
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2. An adequate description and justification of any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for
Not
the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater
Reviewed
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Plan (results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater
Plan.
Not
Reviewed
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4. A summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout
the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the
Stormwater Plan.
Not
Reviewed
5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the
establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
actions.
Not
Reviewed
Comments: 2019 annual report was submitted in RIMS. No other reports have been submitted.
Annual Reporting: The Annual Reports document the following:
1. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific Not
quantities achieved and summaries of enforcement actions. Reviewed
2. A description of the effectiveness of each program component. Not _.
Reviewed
3. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each Not
program component or activity. Reviewed
4. Fiscal analysis. Not
Reviewed
Comments: 2019 annual report was submitted in RIMS. No other reports have been submitted.
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11.8.2.a The permittee defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and
Goals and Partial 2
Qbjectilies
Outreach Program based on community wide issues.
Comments: The Stormwater Plan from 2012 outlines goals and objectives. The plan has not been -updated.
ICB.2.b The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and _
Target Pollutants.:: likely sources. No
Comments: The Stormwater Plan has not been maintained.
II.B.2.c The permittee identified, assessed annually and updated the description of the target
No ---
Target Audiences audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts and why they were selected.
Comments: The town has not identified, assessed annually or updated the description of the target audiences.
41113.2.d Residential The permittee described issues, such as pollutants, the likely sources of those
and Industrial/ , pollutants, potential impacts, and the physical attributes of stormwater runoff in Partial 2
Commercial Issues,: their education/outreach program.
Comments: Yes, within the Stormwater Plan created in 2012.
ItB.2.e The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the
Informational Yes 3
liVeb.Site program message.
Comments: The website has been updated and maintained.
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Public Educa#ion
The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target Yes 4-9
Materials groups.
Comments: Educational materials were passed out during Town Hall tours for elementary school children and at town events.
Materials were distributed to restaurants discussing possible restaurant pollutants.
Ho tli. The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the
Hotline/Help line Yes 3
purpose of public education and outreach.
Comments: The website has a specific hotline to call for Public Education and Outreach.
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Public Education and Outreach
n:e:z:h` The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or
Public Education through a cooperative agreement, included a combination of approaches designed to Yes 2
and outreach reach the target audiences.
Program
For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement the permittee estimated and recorded the extent Yes 1
of exposure.
Comments: The Towns outreach approach included distribution of flyers, children's educational material, the stormwater truck and
website. Material was distributed via utility bill to Town residents and is available in Town Hall.
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Community The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote Partial 10
Invoivement ongoing citizen participation.
Program
Comments: One Eagle Scout Project was conducted in April of 2020 to mark the storm sewer for no dumping. The public must
contact the Town to get involved, involvement was not promoted in the community.
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Mechanism for The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that
No ---
Public provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
involvement
Comments: Opportunities are not promoted to the public.
iI.C.2.c The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public Yes 3
Hotline/Help Line involvement and participation.
Comments: There is a hotline for Public Involvement on the website.
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fDDE'Program
The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. No
If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and Not
evaluation and integrating program. Applicable
Comments: No written IDDE Program was maintained.
The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s) that
tID.2.a:
provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4.
yes
11
Legai'Authortles
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
Yes
11
[Permit Part 1.D]
Comments: An ordinance was created to have legal authority to prevent illicit discharge. The ordinance does not apply in the ETJ.
11113.2:b
StorrYi Sewer
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving
yes
12
System Map'
streams.
Comments: Outfall maps are being updated in the 2012 Stormwater Plan. Diameter and type of the outfall is recorded.
IID.2.c:
Dry Weather Flow: ;
The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field
No
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Program
observations in accordance with written procedures.
Comments: A written program was not maintained to conduct dry weather flow field observations.
IID.2:a:
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of
Investigation No ---
Procedures � `
identified illicit discharges.
Comments: No IDDE procedures are written or maintained.
IlD.2.e For each case of an illicit discharge or potential illicit discharge, the permittee documented and tracked the
Track and following:
Document
Investigations 1. The date(s) the illicit discharge was observed Partial 17
2. The results of the investigation Partial 17
3. Any follow-up of the investigation Partial 17
4. The date the investigation was closed Partial 17
Comments: Tracking started in 2018 with no tracking prior. The Town currently uses a spreadsheet but is moving to an online
tracking system.
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1[D.2.f Employee The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate
Training municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into Partial 14
contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection.
Comments: A training day was scheduled to allow for the police, fire and public works to learn more about how to handle and
identify illicit discharges. No regular training or courses are attended.
[[.D.2. The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal
Public Educa"tionYes 13, discharges and improper disposal of waste.
The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and Yes 5, 7, 8
improper disposal of waste.
The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal Yes 6
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
Comments: Public works, Fire and Police attended a Tech -Talk to learn more about illicit discharged. Continual training is needed.
Flyers have been distributed to restaurants and the public about possible illicit discharged.
[[.Q.2.h The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the
Public Reporting Yes 3
public to report illicit discharges.
Mechanism
The permittee promoted, publicized; and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff
No to report illicit discharges.
The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen Yes 3
requests/reports.
Comments: The website along with the stormwater truck and flyers all have the hotline to call for illicit discharge reporting. The
Town is working on a mechanism for staff to have reporting procedures available.
[I.D.2.i. The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation
Enforcement , Yes 15
and enforcement actions administered by the permittee.
If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for Yes 15
initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
Comments: The Town uses IWORQ to track Notice of Violation and Enforcement actions.
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Franklin Gover, Assistant Town Manager, Manages all Stormwater Program Implementation
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Ken Deal, Town Manager
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The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned
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and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted Partial 18
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stormwater runoff.
Comments: A list of Municipally owned facilities is maintained. but not specific to stormwater pollutants.
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The permittee maintained and implemented an I&M program for municipally
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owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted
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stormwater runoff.
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If yes, the I&M program specifies the frequency of inspections.
Not
Applicable
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If yes, the I&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
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requirements.
Applicable
If yes, the permittee evaluated the I&M program annually and updated it as
Not
necessary.
Applicable
Comments: No documentation for an I&M Plan is being maintained or implemented.
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The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations.
No
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Pirocec ures
Comments: No documentation of written spill response procedures.
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The permittee evaluated existing and new BMPs that reduce polluted stormwater
toads,`arid.Publle'
runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within its
No
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corporate limits annually.
Maintenance
If yes, the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs
Not
based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
Applicable
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Comments: No documentation.
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The permittee maintained and implemented an I&M program for the stormwater
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sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and
No
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maintains.
Comments: No written program for IDDE is in place currently.
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Pollution :Prevention. and Good Housekee 0�"tnldba10ions-
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The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally -owned or operated
-Structural
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee's post -
Applicable
Applicable
Stormwater Controls
construction ordinance.
Comments: The Town does not own or maintain any Structural Stormwater Controls.
The permittee maintained and implemented an I&M program for municipally -
!&M.for Structural
owned or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with
Not
Applicable
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Stormwater Controls,
the permittee's post -construction ordinance. If yes, then:
The I&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine
Not
maintenance requirements.
Applicable
The permittee documented inspections of all municipally -owned or maintained
Not.
structural stormwater controls.
Applicable
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The permittee inspected all municipally -owned or maintained structural
Not
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
Applicable
The permittee maintained all municipally -owned or maintained structural
Not
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
Applicable
_
The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally -owned or
Not
maintained structural stormwater controls.
Applicable
Comments: The Town does not own or maintain any Structural Stormwater Controls.
IIG.2.h;
The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide,
Pesticide, Herbicide.: '
herbicide and fertilizer application management.
Yes
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and fertilizer
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and
Yes
16
.Application
iNtanagement,.
fertilizer application management.
The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for
Yes
16
applicators are followed.
Comments: Both the Public Works Director and the Contractors have herbicide/pesticide applicator licenses.
IIG.2.i
The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved
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in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
Partial
Comments: The Assistant Town Manager and Public Works Director both have received training. Training is not on a regular basis or
for all staff.
The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize
Vehicle and
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment
No
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EgWpment Cleaning
cleaning.
Comments: The fire department and public works do not have a designated wash area for their vehicles.
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I Facility Name:
China Grove Fire Department
I Facility Address:
333 North Main Street, China Grove
Date and Time of Site Visit:
October 6, 2020 at 1:00pm
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, landscaping, etc.):
Fire Department
Facility: Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
No.
IWhat type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Employees received spill response and IDDE training. This training should be once a year at a minimum.
Inspector Training/Knowledge ;}
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The inspector does not have any MS4 training.
IDid the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes, the inspector was knowledgeable of the permit requirements.
IDid the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes, the inspector was knowledgeable of the permit requirements.
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
[Yes.
IDoes the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
No.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
Not Applicable.
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Does the MS4 inspector's process Include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
No.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
The inspector did not present information to a facility contact.
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Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? if so, for what issue(s)?
Yes, the oil water separate needs to be inspected and vehicles will need to be washed inside.
If compliance corrective actions were Identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
As soon as possible.
Notes Commen#s , Re cornmertdaklQns
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SK Visit gva[uation: ,Munici ^''al Fac11 No.,
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Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit:
China Grove Public Works I October 6, 2020 at 1:40pm
Facility Address:
618 Salisbury Street, China Grove North Carolina 28023
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Franklin Gover
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Vehicle and General Storage
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
None
Nacre s a d Title` s . ofacili Re resentativ s Present Duknithe :Site Visit:
i i n, C ,l, fit. p- e l
Name Title
David Ketner
Public Works Director
Facility DocumlentatiQ
rift
ralrting„
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
No.
IWhat type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
No trainings documented for facility employees.
Inspector Training/Knowtedge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The inspector does not have any MS4 training.
IDid the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes, the inspector was knowledgeable of the permit requirements.
IDid the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes, the inspector was knowledgeable of the permit requirements.
tnspectiorr Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
No.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the -facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
Not Applicable.
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Site Visit; EValuatiQn: Municipal Facility: No. 2
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Yes, there was a canister leaking fluid onto the floor.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Yes, the facility contact was present -with the inspection.
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
The debris and litter needed to be cleaned on the site along with cleaning the leak inside. Herbicides also need to have secondary
containment.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
As soon as possible.
Notes/Comments/,Recommendation
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Site Visit Evaluation: M54 Qutfai� f�o.1 , L
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
October 6, 2020 at 1:30pm
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Country View and South Franklin
36" RCP
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Grants Creek
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
Yes, flow is clear and spring fed.
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
Apr! 12020
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Franklin Gover
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What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
None.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations?
Yes.
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Yes.
Does the inspector's process include taking photos?
No.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
Yes, there was erosion on the slope above the outlet structure. The inspector did not go down to the outfall to be able to see if
there were any maintenance issue with the pipe. All observations were made from the side of the road.
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r
n Resuitutfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If 'so, for what reason?
Yes, regularly scheduled inspection.
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Site V1si ftn.: Post con s#ructon Storm�nra#er Cantco�
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Site Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Bojangles Restaurant
October 6, 2020 at 2:00
Site Address:
SCM Type:
725 North US-29
Sand Filter
China Grove, North Carolina 28023
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Franklin Gover
Names) anif *e(i). of Site Representatrve(s) Present During the Site Visits"
Name
Title
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Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Not known.
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Yes, it is not known who preformed the inspections.
Inspector. Tratning/Knowiedge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The inspector does not have any MS4 training.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Yes.
Inspect on, r0c, Ures ;
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual
inspections?
No:
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Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
No.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Not known.
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What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the. inspection result in?
No enforcement actions where taken.
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Trash needed to be cleaned up, but no timeline was provided.
:Notes .Cotiim�nts ,Et mmndations
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APPENDIX A: Photographs
Photograph 1: Picture inside the fire department with floor drains that connect to sanitary sewer.
Photograph 2: Picture outside the fire department where all stormwater flows.
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Photograph 5: Location of Outfall. Outfall was not visible from the side of the road.
Photograph 6: Public Works Facility with debris temporarily stored outside picked up from yard debris.
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Photograph 7: Used oil container that is no longer in use, container is leaking near the downspout.
Photograph 8: Herbicide container without secondary containment inside Public Works Facility.
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Photograph 9: Canister leaking inside Public Works.
Photograph 10: Public works fuel storage with secondary containment under shelter.
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