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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
'A LINDA CULPEPPER
Water Resources Interim Director
Environmental Quality
April 3, 2018
Lisa Hughes, County Manager
Yadkin County
P.O. Box 146
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Facility: Yadkin County Wastewater Collection System
Permit#. WQCSD0421 APR 11 2018
Yadkin County Water Resources
Permitting Section
Dear Ms. Hughes.
1. Gary Hudson of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Yadkin
County wastewater collection system (WWCS) on March 29, 2018. The assistance and
cooperation of Von Groce was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for
your records and inspection findings are summarized below.
Site/System Review
2 The following system components were inspected:
a The portion of the collection system that was inspected was found to be in good
condition.
3. As you are aware, owners of deemed permitted collection systems must comply with all
rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T 0400, et seq Your compliance
status with each of these rules is summarized below
a 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained
and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any
contravention of ground or surface water standards
Observations: Yadkin County was found to be substantially compliant with this
requirement
Compliance Status: Compliant.
b 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection
system be developed and actively maintained.
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Observations: Yadkin County has an excellent map of the collection system
Compliance Status: Compliant.
c 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance (O&M)
plan be developed and implemented, which includes pump station inspection
frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow
response.
Observations: Mr. Groce presented for inspection a written plan.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
d 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(4): Requires that the permittee or its representative
inspect pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i e , remote
alarm system) every day (i e , 365 days per year) and pump stations that are
connected to a telemetry system at least once per week.
Observations: Mr. Groce indicated that the pump stations that have working
Scada and are inspected once weekly at a minimum
Compliance Status: Compliant.
e. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative
inspect high-priority sewers (HPS-as defined in 15A NCAC 02T 0402(2)) at least
once every six months and document the inspections
Observations: A logbook is being kept to record all inspections.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative
conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at
least once per year.
Observations: A logbook is being kept to record all inspections
Compliance Status: Compliant.
g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the
system be reported to the Division's Winston-Salem regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02B 0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required
by G S 143-215.1C

Observations: According to Mr Groce, the Yadkin County wastewater collection
system has experienced no sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) that exceeded the
public notice reporting thresholds.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
h. 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed
and implemented as follows
1. For privately owned collection systems the grease control program shall
include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users
of the collection system by the permittee or its representative.
2 ' Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required
above if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows
Observations: Mr. Groce provided proof that this material was distributed.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
i 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements
be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility.
Observations: Mr Groce indicated that the Yadkin County collection system has
no right-of-ways to maintain.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
J 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all
activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T 0403,
subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the
exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
Observations: Mr. Groce does an excellent job keeping records as required by
this administrative code
Compliance Status: Compliant.
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4. Mr Groce and his staff have done a good job of developing and implementing the WWCS
program. The Division thanks Mr Grace, and his staff for their efforts in managing its collection
system and for their part in safeguarding the natural resources of North Carolina for future
generations. If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Gary
Hudson or me at [phone]. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments:
CC: WSRO - SWP
Central Files
PERCS Unit

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0421 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: Owner: Yadkin County
SOC: Effective. Expiration: Facility: Yadkin County Collection System
County:Yadkin
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Lisa Hughes Title. Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC Certification: Phone.
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits.
NC0020338 Town of Yadkinville-Yadkinville WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/29/2018 Entry Time. 09 OOAM Exit Time: 10.00AM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson Phone. [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: MI Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
1111 Miscellaneous Questions • Performance Standards • Operation&Maint Reqmts
• Records • Monitoring&Rpting Reqmts • Inspections
• Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0421 Owner-Facility:Yadkin County
Inspection Date: 03/29/2018 Inspection Type.Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit. WQCSD0421 Owner-Facility Yadkin County
Inspection Date: 03/2912018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? • 0 0 0
What educational tools are used?
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? • 0 0 0
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? • 0 0 0
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? • 0 0 0
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,le annexation) • 0 0 0
List enforcement actions by permittee,if any,in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? 0 0 I 0
Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? 0 0 II 0
Does CIP cover three to five year period? 0 0 II 0
Does CIP include Goal Statement? 0 0 MI 0
Does CIP include description of project area? 0 0 I 0
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? 0 0 MI 0
Does CIP include known deficiencies? 0 0 II 0
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? 0 0 I 0
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? 0 0 I 0
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Is system free of known points of bypass? • 0 0 0
If no,describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? • 0 0 0
#Does the sign include
Instructions for notification? • 0 0 0
Pump station identifier? • 0 0 0
24-hour contact numbers • 0 0 0
If no,list deficient pump stations
#Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? • 0 0 0
Number of pump stations 5
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 5
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 0
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Permit: WQCSD0421 Owner-Facility Yadkin County
Inspection Date• 03/29/2018 inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
#Does the permittee have a root control program'? 0 II 0 0
#If yes,date implemented'?
Describe
Comment.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available'? • 0 0 0
Are records available that document pump station inspections'? • 0 0 0
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? • 0 ❑ ❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day'? • 0 0 0
Are records available that document citizen complaints'? • 0 0 0
#Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system'? • 0 0 0
#Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year'? • 0 0 0
Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines'? • 0 0 0
Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months'? • ❑ ❑ El
Comment-
Operation&Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available'? • 0 0 0
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis'? • 0 0 0
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas'? • El 0 El
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection,maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas'?
Are maintenance records for equipment available? • ❑ ❑ El
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment'? • El 0 0
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal'? • ❑ ❑ 0
Inspecting and exercising all valves'? • 0 0 ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment'? • 0 ❑ El
Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment'? • I El 0 ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability'? ❑ ❑ • 0
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available'? • ❑ ❑ 0
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency'? • ❑ 0 ❑
Are system cleaning records available'? • ❑ ❑ 0
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually'? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit- WQCSD0421 Owner-Facility Yadkin County
Inspection Date 03/29/2018 Inspection Type.Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
#Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S 143-215 1C? 0 0 •
#Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits9 0 0 U 0
If no,which one(s)9
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