WQCS00251_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221025

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00251 Effective: 06/01/13 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner : Town of Stoneville
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Stoneville Collection System
County: Rockingham PO Box 71
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Joanna Dalton
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Melinda Sessoms Ward
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Stoneville NC 27048
Title: Phone: [phone]
Certification: 1004549 Phone: [phone]
NC0028011 Town of Stoneville - Stoneville WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
II Capital Improvement Plan
▪ Inspections
(See attachment summary)
▪ General
▪ Map
▪ Spill Response Plan
▪ Sewer & FOG Ordinances
▪ Reporting Requirements
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Permit: WQCS00251 Owner - Facility:Town of Stoneville
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
*The permit became effective 06/01/2013 and expired on 05/31/2021. An aplication for renewal was received on 02/19/2023.
*A FOG flyer is on the community News Chanel and is also mailed in utility bills once per year.
*A Capital Improvement Plan was provided. The CIP extends thru 2023.
*Ms. Ward provided a good Spill Response Action Plan that is updated periodically.
VIOLATIONS:
• A list of high -priority lines and an inspection log was not available during the inspection. High -priority lines must be
inspected every six months and a log of the inspections must be kept documenting the dates of the inspections.
• A right-of-way maintenance and inspection log was not available during the inspection.
• No gravity main cleaning records were available during the inspection. Please be aware that at least 10% of the collection
system gravity mains must be cleaned annually. The Town of Stoneville has 15.62 miles of wastewater gravity mains (82,474
linear feet). So, 10% would be 8,248 linear feet.
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Permit: WQCS00251 Owner - Facility:Town of Stoneville
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade?
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis?
# What is that frequency?
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations?
Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory?
Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials?
Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months?
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: *The permit became effective 06/01/2013 and expired on 05/31/2021. An aplication for renewal
was received on 02/19/2023.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
Is action taken against violators?
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: *A FOG flyer is on the community News Chanel and is also mailed in utility bills once per year.
Capital Improvement Plan
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted?
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section?
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements?
Does CIP include description of project area?
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
Comment: *A Capital Improvement Plan was provided. The CIP extends thru 2023.
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00251 Owner - Facility:Town of Stoneville
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Map Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) • ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location • ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction • ❑ El El
Approximate pipe age • ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity • ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type • ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years? • ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? • ❑ ❑ ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers? • ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available?
Comment:
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? El • ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? • El El El
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented? • ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? El El • El
Comment: *The Town of Stoneville has not located all of the high -priority lines, and no inspection logs
were available at the time of the inspection.
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? • El ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00251 Owner - Facility:Town of Stoneville
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
Source of emergency funds
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
Post-overflow/spill assessment
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
Comment: *Ms. Ward provided a good Spill Response Action Plan that is updated periodically.
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