WQCS00361_Inspection_20190605

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Jerry Lee Kennedy
Davidson County
PO Box 1067
Lexington, NC 27293
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 5, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
Wastewater Collection System Permit WQCS00361
Davidson County Collection System, Davidson County
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
On May 29, 2019, Paul DiMatteo of the Division of Water Resources (Division), Winston-Salem
Regional Office met with Jerry Kennedy, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), Charlie Brushwood,
backup-ORC, and Logan Storey to conduct a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above referenced
Wastewater Collection System.
This inspection consists of (1) a review of the permit and accompanying documentation
to determine compliance with permit conditions, and (2) an on -site inspection of several
collection system components. The attached inspection form notes the areas that were
evaluated for the inspection, with notable findings outlined as follows.
Site Inspections
I. Pump Stations — The Northwest and Fryes Creek pump stations were inspected and no issues
were noted.
2. High Priority Lines — The Millers Creek Outfall was inspected and no issues were noted.
3. Manholes —A manhole nearthe Millers Creek Outfall was inspected and no issues were noted.
The inspection was considered satisfactory. If you should have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Paul DiMatteo at [phone] or our office at [phone].
Sincerely,
D= S+l}gned by
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures —inspection Report
CC: WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office
PERCS Unit
Central Files
..1 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
RE Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
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Compliance Inspection Repo
Permit: WOCS00361
SOC:
County: Davidson
Region: Winston-Salem
Effective: 01/01/16 Expiration: 12/31/24 Owner: Davidson County
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Davidson County Collection System
Contact Person: Jerry Lee Kennedy
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Jerry Lee Kennedy
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Utility Technician
Certification: 993771
Related Permits:
NC0050342 City of Winston-Salem - Muddy Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Paul DiMatteo
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 01:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts
Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On May 29, 2019, 1 met with Jerry Kennedy, Logan Storey and Charlie Brushwood to complete a compliance evaluation
inspection of this collection system. Jerry, ORC, said he was retiring at the end of June and wanted to do an inspection with
his replacement, Logan, before he retired.
No items of noncompliance were noted during the inspection. The system hasn't experienced a reportable overflow since
2010.
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 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?
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What educational tools are used?
Info on website - on front page of the sewer department site. Also mailings and info on the annual consumer
reports.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
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Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
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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 1"master plan\" concepts?
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Does CIP cover three to five year period?
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
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Does CIP include description of project area?
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Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
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Does CIP include known deficiencies?
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Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
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Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
0
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Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Runs through FY2020. ORC said they would need to update it soon.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
0
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If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
0
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# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
0
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Pump station identifier?
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24-hour contact numbers
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If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
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Number of pump stations
5
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
5
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
0
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Permit: WQC800361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 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 ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
0
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Are records available that document pump station inspections?
■
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Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
0
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Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
0
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Are records available that document citizen complaints?
■
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# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
■
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# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
0
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Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
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Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
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Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available?
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Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
■
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Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
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What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
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Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
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What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
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Inspecting and exercising all valves?
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Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
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Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
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Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
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Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
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Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
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Are system cleaning records available?
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Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
0
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What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Source of emergency funds
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
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Comment:
Records
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
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Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
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Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
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Is a map of the system available?
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Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
Pipe materials
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
0
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Approximate pipe age
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Number of service taps
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0 ❑ ❑
Pump stations and capacity
0
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If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ❑ ■ El
Are public notices and proof of publication available? ❑ E ❑
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? E ❑ El ❑
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? 0
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If no, which one(s)?
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Haven't had any reportable spills in the past several years.
NORTHWEST PS - 320 NW
Pump Station
Yes
No NA NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
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Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
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# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
0
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
M
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Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
M
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Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
0
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is simple telemetry present?
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Is simple telemetry operational?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
0
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0
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Is the Pump station inspected as required?
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Are backflow devices in place?
M
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Are backflow devices operable?
0
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Are air relief valves in place?
0
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Are air relief valves operable?
0
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# Is an emergency generator available?
M
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
■
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
M
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Is the generator operable?
0
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# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
M
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Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
0
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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Emergency phone number
0
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Is public access limited?
0
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Is pump station free of overflow piping?
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
FRYES CREEK PS - 799 PE
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
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Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
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Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
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Is simple telemetry present?
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Is simple telemetry operational?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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Is the Pump station inspected as required?
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Are backflow devices in place?
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Are backflow devices operable?
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Are air relief valves in place?
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Are air relief valves operable?
# Is an emergency generator available?
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
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Is the generator operable?
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# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifies?
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Emergency phone number
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Permit: WQCS00361 Owner - Facility: Davidson County
Inspection Date: 05/29/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is public access limited? IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station free of overflow piping? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
MILLER CREEK OF - 35 59
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines
Yes No NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage?
X
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# Are there areas of exposed line?
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# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
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Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
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# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic?
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Is line free of visible damage?
0
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# Are there siphons in this system?
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If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment:
NEAR MILLERS CREEKOF
Manhole
Yes No NA NE
Is manhole accessible?
N
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# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
0
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Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
■
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Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
0
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Is manhole cover present?
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# Is manhole properly seated?
E
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# Is manhole in good condition?
E
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# Is invert in good condition?
N
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Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
0
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Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Is manhole free of excessive roots?
0
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Is manhole free of excessive sand?
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Is manhole's extended vent screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
N
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
N
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Comment: ORC said nearly all manholes in the system are secured with bolts.
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