WQCS00102_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221103

DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-3OA6371D33DO
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00102 Effective: 04/06/18 Expiration: 02/28/26 Owner : Town of Beaufort
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Beaufort Collection System
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Donovan H Willis Title: Public Utilties Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Elbert Lewis Godette
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 14661 Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
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Reason for Inspection: Routine 3ABA,aAc7Dc434. Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spills Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-30A6371D33D0
Permit: WQCS00102 Owner - Facility: Town of Beaufort
Inspection Date: 11/03/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Routine inspection of the Town's collection system with Elbert Godette and Steve Jarman. Town reps were very helpful, and
access was granted to all areas of the system requested to be reviewed. Record -keeping is excellent and well -organized.
The Town is deemed compliant with permit no. WQCS00102. Please see comments under each section in report and
address as needed
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-30A6371D33D0
Permit: WQCS00102 Owner - Facility: Town of Beaufort
Inspection Date: 11/03/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Town website
Comment: Town routinely pumps and documents grease removal from lift stations. Towns grease
ordinance contains adequate enforcement authority, but Town is unable to conduct routine
inspections and enforce routine pump -out of grease traps due to staff shortages. The Town
should at a minimum request commercial customers submit documentation of trap cleaning in
accordance with the frequency specified in the Town's ordinance
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-30A6371D33D0
Permit: WQCS00102 Owner - Facility: Town of Beaufort
Inspection Date: 11/03/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Major projects in the current 10 year CIP are for the replacement of PSs 1,2,3,5,E and 7. Bids
for planning for replacement are currently being advertised. The Town currently has contract to
TV lines in concurrence with cleaning activities
Map Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM) ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe sizes ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Need to update/have available system map including new additions (Bauco, Deerfield etc)
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available? Town website
Comment: No spills reported in the last two years
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
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Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
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# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-30A6371D33D0
Permit: WQCS00102 Owner - Facility: Town of Beaufort
Inspection Date: 11/03/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Station and HPL inspections meet requirements and are well documented. Town documents
more than required 10% system cleaning per year; currently (2022) working in the areas of
Eastmans Creek and professional park
Spills Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: No spills reported in the last two years
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
1,2,3,8,14
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
25
# Number of vacuum stations in system
1
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
26
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the communication system functional?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
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Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
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Pump station identifier?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Address?
❑ ❑ ❑
Instructions for notification?
❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
❑ ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2335C44E-4E75-49EB-8883-30A6371D33D0
Permit: WQCS00102 Owner - Facility: Town of Beaufort
Inspection Date: 11/03/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
❑
❑ ❑
If Yes, what resources (Units/StaffNehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: PSs 1, 2, and 3 are older stations located along the waterfront and are planned for
replacement. Wet well access hatch at no. 3 is badly corroded and replacement is being
fabricated. All high water alarms and on -site generators tested at these locations were
functional. None of these stations have fences but wet well hatch and control panels were
locked. Town reports no vandalism or security issues. PS 8-secure/fenced, visible grease in
wet well (scheduled for pump out), replace audible alarm. PS 14- clean, secure/fenced,
alarms
functional. HPL-8" gravity line crossing small creek appeared intact with no signs of leakage.
Most PSs have on -site backup generators and others are wired for portable quick connect.
Units are tested weekly by Town staff. Town is planning replacement of dialer system with
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