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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0513_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190312 March 13, 2019 Mr. Sam Misuraca Berkley Oaks, LLC 821 West 11 Mile Royal Oak, MI 48067 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Berkley Oaks Collection System Permit No. WQCSD05513 Gaston County Dear Mr. Misuraca: 1. Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on March 12, 2019. The assistance of Ms. Anna Islas, on site manager during the inspection was greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review 2. The following system components were inspected: a. 12 manholes were inspected 3. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The Town of Faith 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: There have been no reportable spills or history of spills at this facility. Compliance Status: Compliant b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: A map was available with the listed information. Manholes and flow direction. Compliance Status: Compliant . c. 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: The system has no High Priority lines or aerial crossings. Compliance Status: Compliant d. 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: All right of ways, manholes and lines are within the paved roadways inside the MHP thus the system is observed daily. Compliance Status: Compliant. e. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville 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: NO SSO’s have been reported and there is no history of reportable spills. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Observations Compliance Status: Compliant f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: 1. For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users and the legal means to require grease interceptors. The Program shall also include legal means for inspections, enforcement, and legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows. Observations: Educational information is mailed out two times per year, and is available to customers in English and Spanish. Compliance Status: Compliant. g. 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: All right of ways are part of the street system Compliance Status: Compliant. h. 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. Also any new additions, subdivisions or phased development needs to be incorporated as well. Observations: Records were available for all activities. Compliance Status: Compliant The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, i f you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter please give me or Tony Parker a call at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: MRO Central Files PERCS Unit (e-copy) Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCSD0513 Effective:11/17/10 Expiration:Owner :Berkley Oaks LLC SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Gaston Mooresville Sam Misuraca Effective:Expiration:Facility:Berkley Oaks MHP Collection System Title:Phone:248-399-7722Manager Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0062278 Berkley Oaks LLC - Berkley Oaks WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/12/2019 09:30AM 11:15AM Tony Parker 704-663-1699 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Records Manhole (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 3/13/2019 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0513 03/12/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Berkley Oaks LLC Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 4 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0513 03/12/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Berkley Oaks LLC Routine Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? Are maintenance records for equipment available? Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? Inspecting and exercising all valves? Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? Are system cleaning records available? Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? N/A. However, it is recommended that the Owner have the entire system lines cleaned due to inherent construction of the manholes. The manholes have no formed benches or inverts thereby allowing debris to collect in the lower portion of the manholes which creates odors and may cause blockages. Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 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 Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Is the spare parts inventory adequate? The MHP representive is aware of reporting requirements.Comment: Records Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0513 03/12/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Berkley Oaks LLC Routine Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? If yes, is there a corrective action plan? Is a map of the system available? Does the map include: Pipe sizes Pipe materials Pipe location Flow direction Approximate pipe age Number of service taps Pump stations and capacity If no, what percent is complete?100 % complete List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? This is a deemed permitted system. The facility has no history of any reportable spills. Flow directions are marked and all piping material was PVC. No high priority lines or creek crossings. All manholes were located in the streets with only several off street manholes. Pipes sizes appeared to be 8 & 10". Comment: Page 4 of 4