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Facility Name: IPEX USA LLC Inspection # : 75887
Contact: Kyerra Heath, HSE Coordinator Permit #: NCG050139
Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: LOWER LITTLE SUGAR
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 12:30 pm SIC #:
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Facility Description: The IPEX USA LLC facility is located on approximately 35.8 acres of property at 10100 Rodney
Street in Pineville. Operations at the facility include the manufacturing and shipping of pipes, valves, fittings, and auxiliary
components for municipal, industrial, and electrical applications.
File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) has conducted previous inspections at
IPEX USA LLC on 05/18/2017, 04/13/2018, 07/18/2018, and 09/10/2018. A Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued on April
16, 2018 for the illicit discharge of residual resin material to catch basins throughout the site that had accumulated at the
facility's outfall. A NOV was also issued on July 19, 2018 for the illicit discharge of treated process wastewater from oil
and water separators at the front and rear of the facility, and for repeated discharges of oil -contaminated mop water and/or
other oily discharges to the ground near the railroad spur.
Inspection Summary: At the time of inspection, IPEX USA LLC was observed to be in compliance with the Mecklenburg
County Surface Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations from
the inspection.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
Recommendation
Stormwater runoff drains by sheet flow into a series of catch
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
basins which discharge from the property via one outfall.
There was standing water observed in the trench drain near
the manufacturing building. CMSWS recommends that the
trench drains be cleaned to allow the standing water to drain.
Inlet filters were observed in the catch basins in the
manufacturing and outdoor storage areas on the property.
CMSWS recommends that the inlet filters be routinely
inspected and cleaned as needed.
Erosion issues
No
There were no stormwater erosion issues observed on the
property.
Structural stormwater control
N/A
There were no SCMs observed on the property.
measures (SCMs)
Illicit discharges/connections
No
There were no illicit discharges or connections observed on
the property during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
There is one 500-gallon off -road diesel fuel AST located on
and any associated venting and/or
the property. The AST has double -walled secondary
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
containment. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
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Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
According to facility personnel, there are no USTs located on
and any associated fill port area(s)
the property.
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Outdoor material storage area(s)
Recommendation
Finished product and off -specification product to be
processed are stored outdoors. There was resin PVC
material observed on the ground in the outdoor material
storage area during the inspection. The resin PVC material
should be cleaned up and properly stored to prevent
stormwater exposure and protect water quality.
Outdoor processing area(s)
No
Off -specification product is processed outdoors into a powder
for reuse on site or to be shipped offsite to other IPEX
facilities. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the loading
and unloading areas.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Facility forklifts are fueled, maintained, and stored onsite.
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
According to facility personnel, no washing activities are
conducted on the property. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or
No
There are two oil/water separators located on the property.
pretreatment
According to facility personnel, the oil/water separators are
connected to the sanitary sewer system. The oil/water
separators should be routinely inspected and cleaned to
ensure they function properly.
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
Recommendation
The municipal waste compactor has been temporarily
open tops, waste containers, scrap
removed from the property for maintenance. There are several
metal bins, etc.
roll -off containers for waste and recyclable materials located
on the property. Some of the roll -off containters were
observed to be uncovered. CMSWS recommends all outdoor
waste and recyclables containers be covered to prevent
stormwater exposure.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Raw materials, parts, and maintenance equipment are stored
inside the manufacturing building. New and used motor oil
and hydraulic oil for the forklifts are located in a storage
building on the property. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed in the indoor material storage areas.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the indoor
processing areas.
Floor drains
N/A
There were no floor drains observed during the inspection.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill kits are placed at several locations on the property. The
spill kits should be routinely inspected and restocked as
needed.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Yes
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been
prepared and implemented for IPEX USA LLC.
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SWPPP was reviewed and updated in June 2022.
Responsible party
Yes
General location (USGS) map
No
A general location (USGS) map should be prepared and
included in the SWPPP.
Detailed site map
Yes
Narrative description of industrial
processes
Yes
Feasibility study
N/A
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
No
The facility should conduct annual non-stormwater discharge
evaluations of the outfall and document in the SWPPP.
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Stormwater best management
Yes
practice (BMP) summary
Secondary containment plan (all
Yes
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a
N/A
The AST has double -walled secondary containment.
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response
Yes
procedures (SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks (for
Yes
According to facility personnel, there have been no significant
the last 3 years)
spills on the property in the last three years. A "notation of
no spills" was documented in the SWPPP.
Solvent management plan (SMP)
Recommendation
A solvent management plan is a requirement of the new NCG
050000 permit.
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as
Yes
According to personnel, inspections are conducted on a
required
monthly basis utilizing a facility checklist and documented in
the SWPPP. The recent facility inspection was conducted
on May 15, 2023.
Employee training (provided and
Yes
The recent employee training was conducted in June 2022
documented)
and documented in the SWPPP.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
No
The recent qualitative monitoring was conducted on June 6,
required
2022. Quarterly qualitative monitoring is a permit requirement.
Analytical monitoring conducted as
Recommendation
Analytical monitoring is a requirement of the new NCGO50000
required
permit to begin the first quarter of 2024.
Analytical monitoring for onsite
N/A
According to facility personnel, equipment maintenance
vehicle and equipment maintenance
activities do not exceed 660 gallons of new motor oil and/or
as required
hydraulic oil per calendar year.
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
IPEX USA has has Certificate of Coverage No. NCG050139. A
coverage onsite
copy of the permit and certificate of coverage is included in
the SWPPP.
All outfalls observed
Yes
There were no stormwater pollution issues observed at the
outfall.
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
N/A
n documented
Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee properly disposing of
N/A
wastes removed from the streets,
parking lots and the MS4 and
documenting the quantity (lbs., cubic
yards)?
Were any public transportation (road
N/A
way) projects constructed within the
last year?
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Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned streets, roads,
and public parking lots?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned or maintained
stormwater catch basins and
conveyance systems?
Did the Co-Permittee provide
N/A
pesticide license numbers (indicate
license #) for all employees and
contractors performing application
activities and was license verified on
the NC Dept. of Agriculture website (i
ndicate Expiration date)?
Does the permittee document areas
N/A
treated with pesticides/herbicides for
comparison to annual thresholds?
Did permittee comply with pesticide
N/A
limitations specific to the Goose
Creek Watershed?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
According to facility personnel, no vehicle or equipment
to reduce polluted storm water runoff
washing activities are conducted on the property.
from vehicle and equipment cleaning
areas?
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