NCG030516_Insp Rpt_20240913

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG030516 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: Surtronics Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Surtronics Inc
County: Wake 4001 Beryl Rd
Region: Raleigh
Raleigh NC 27606
Contact Person:James Blue Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.219
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/13/2024 Entry Time 12:30PM Exit Time: 02:10PM
Primary Inspector:Thaddeus W Valentine Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG030516 Owner-Facility:Surtronics Inc
Inspection Date: 09/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
I meet with Cliff Grissom at the facility and he provided what documentation they had and showed me around the site.
Documentation
There was not a sotrmwater pollution prevention plan (SP3) available and the only documentation available was a copy of the
permit and a stormwater checklist.The stormwater checklist consisted of a list of three vaguely named areas listed with a
check mark and date. There are many distinct areas that should have precise wording about what is being inspected in
those area.(Ex.List the type, or location of the storage area and Ist what to look for iin each area-storage areas should look
for leaking drums, improperly capped or sealed containers, signs of leaked substances on the floor etc..)
Documentation should be provided for each part of the permit including site maps, training and inspections and should follow
the requirements of teh permit.
Walk Through
The walk through revealed drums located outside in numerous areas. Drums should only be stored outside if they show no
signs of spills or damage and are preferably kept in one designated area. Any single container of 660 gallon or multiple
containers with a capacity of 1320 gallon stored in the same general area should be stored within secondary containment.
There are empty drums stored outside that have residue of the chemicals still inside. All empty drums should be kept inside
until a clear reliable plan is established to be sure they have been thoroughly cleaned. I was told on site that the drums had
been cleaned out before storing outside-the first three I viewed at random had obvious chemical residue stains and had not
been cleaned out.
There are pallets stored outside in various locations around the facility. Pallets should be stored inside due to the chemicals
they are used to transport. An area should be designated inside to store pallets or provide a shelter outside that covers the
pallets and doesn't allow stormwater to run through.
There is an approximate 20,000- 30,000 gallon containment pit located outside next to the treatment system used for
overflow from the treatment system and as an emergency overflow area. The contents of this containment pit have leached
into a concrete stormwater vault under steps next to that containment pit. The fact the water from the containment pit was
able to reach the vault underground is a sign that the containment pit has a breach. Contaminated water is possibly
migrating through the soils and the groundwater.A soil sample should be taken under the concrete to verify whether there is
a breach.
A follow up inspection will be performed in a couple months to be sure the permit is being followed.
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Permit: NCG030516 Owner-Facility:Surtronics Inc
Inspection Date: 09/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There is no stormwater pollution prevention plan and none of the requirements of the plan are
being followed. Additional comments in summery
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring was not available and has not been submitted since 2022
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Sample data was not available and has not been submitted since 2022
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The COC was not available. The inspection was initiated by an illicit discharge. The discharge
wasn't reported by the facilioty but by the City of Raleigh.
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