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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0632_Inspection_20190508Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCSD0632 Effective:06/09/15 Expiration:Owner :Aubrey Lewis Deaver SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Henderson Asheville Aubrey Lewis Deaver Effective:Expiration:Facility:High Vista Falls Title:Phone:828-884-9772 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-site representative Aubrey Lewis Deaver On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 05/08/2019 10:00AM 01:00PM Daniel J Boss 828-296-4658 Beverly Price 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 Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records Inspections Manhole (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine Inspection Summary: Bev Price and I (Daniel Boss) met with Aubrey Deaver Jr of A&D Water Service for a compliance inspection of the High Vista Falls collection system on 5/8/2019. Mr. Deaver was able to provide the collection system map, however it was not complete since it did not include the nursing home sewer line. He did not provide the operation and maintenace plan to us. High priority line inspections have not been performed at the intervals required, nor have they been documented. Annual observation of the entire collection system is not being performed. Grease education materials are not being distributed every 6 months as required. Manholes in the High Vista community are being covered by sod, flower beds, and driveways. This needs to stop as it is imperative that the public utility be able to locate and have access to all sewer manholes in the collection system. Several manholes between the WWTP and Hwy 191 were not accessilbe by vehicle, one was not even accessible on foot due to excessive vegetative growth. The vegetation needs to be cleared in the easement to allow access for a vehicle in the event of an emergency. This system has I&I issues which need to be addressed. We inspected the flows at about 10 manholes during the inspection and did not see anything that indicated unusual flows during the day of the inspection. It was a dry day and so it was not unexpected to see low flows through the sewer lines. I recommend further investigations during both wet and dry weather to locate the I&I sources. Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? Grease education has not been mailed out for 3 years. Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts? Does CIP cover three to five year period? Does CIP include Goal Statement? Does CIP include description of project area? Does CIP include description of existing facilities? Does CIP include known deficiencies? Does CIP include forecasted future needs? Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? 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? If no, describe type of bypass and location Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? # Does the sign include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? 24-hour contact numbers If no, list deficient pump stations # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? Number of pump stations Number of pump stations that have SCADA Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements # Does the permittee have a root control program? Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine # If yes, date implemented? Describe: Grease education materials need to be distributed to residents every 6 months.Comment: Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? Are records available that document pump station inspections? Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? Are records available that document citizen complaints? # Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? High priority line inspections need to start taking place and being documented. Observation of the entire system needs to happen annually. Comment: 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? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Does the plan include: Page 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine 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? Spill response plan and operation and maintenance plan were not available. Right of ways need to be maintained. Comment: Records Yes No NA NE 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?90% List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map The nursing home sewer lines need to be added. # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? Comment: 2 - Second manhole upstream from the WWTP Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Page 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? This manhole was not accessible by vehicle or on foot.Comment: 4 - First manhole on High Vista property Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? This manhole receives the flow from the nursing home as well as the High Vista community.Comment: 1 - First upstream manhole from WWTP Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Page 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0632 05/08/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Aubrey Lewis Deaver Routine Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? The manhole was covered by brush, not accessible by vehicle.Comment: Page 7 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EC7C2B8-93B4-4FF7-BB87-0EC6085BA89C