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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00036_BIMS Report_20190614Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCS00036 Effective:02/01/16 Expiration:01/31/24 Owner :City of Kings Mountain SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Cleveland Mooresville Dennis Wells Effective:Expiration:Facility:Kings Mountain Collection System PO Box 429 Kings Mountain NC 280860429 Title:Phone:704-734-0333Director, Water Resources Secondary ORC(s): 704-734-4476Phone:991663Certification:Ricky Clyde DuncanPrimary ORC: CS2,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0074268 City of Gastonia - Crowders Creek WWTP NC0020737 City of Kings Mountain - Pilot Creek WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/13/2019 10:00AM 02:00PM Tony Parker 704-663-1699 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections Pump Station Manhole Lines (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Inspection Summary: In view of findings of this inspection the City is doing a good job of operating, maintaing and reinvesting in their system and maintaining compliance with permit requirements. However, work needs to be done by repairing vent pipes at manholes and one manhole needs rehab due to a leak. Please inspect manholes for leaks and conduct repairs as necessary. Page 2 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? Hand delivery to problem establishments and residents that create grease issues and is posted at pay booths, face book, web site and planned annual report and available on request. In addition routine grease trap inspections are performed by WWTP personel. 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 N/E. These records are maintained at the City's WWTP. 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 Beason Creek P/S rehab $323,000 and sewer line rehab $100,000 scheduled for 2019. In addition $100,000 is budgeted for sewer line rehab each year thru 2023. Is system free of known points of bypass? If no, describe type of bypass and location SSO's were reported in 2017 and 2018 and these have previously been addressed. 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 30 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 30 Page 3 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 0 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? # If yes, date implemented? Describe: Root control consists of find and cut out with jetter and tooled equipment and/or point repair. 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? All required paramenters met and had good documentation.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? Daily. Are maintenance records for equipment available? Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?Weekly 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? Page 4 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? The City usually exceeds the min. 10% and will exceed the 2018/2019 period also and have cleaned 53.6 miles of line already. 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? Compliant.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% digital and 100% paper List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map Extensions added after all approvals and acceptance. # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? Compliant.Comment: Page 5 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? Are public notices and proof of publication available? # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? If no, which one(s)? The City's Annual Report notes all SSO's or spills including non reportables. Compliant.Comment: FLOYD ST. P/S - 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? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Page 6 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?N/E A portable generator serves this site and is maintained at Public Works.Comment: NTE P/S #7 - 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? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Page 7 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?N/E This is newer P/S with propane fuel and is planned for Natrual Gas.Comment: BEASON ST P/S #13 - 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? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Page 8 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?N/E The on-site portable generator is maintained at this location. This P/S picks up approximately 40% of all flows from the City of Kings Mnt. Comment: BALI P/S #8 - 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? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? Page 9 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?N/E Compliant.Comment: AERIAL #56 - Floyd St Outfall Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aeriel Lines Yes No NA NE Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? # Are there areas of exposed line? # Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? Are water crossing and supports in good condition? # Is right-of-way free of non-utility motorized traffic? Is line free of visible damage? # Are there siphons in this system? If yes, are they maintained and documented? Aerial OK. However about 4 manhole vent pipes on this outfall had borken off and need to be replaced with new or existing pipes and screened. The outfall had been mowed. Comment: #45 & #15 - Beason St Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aeriel Lines Yes No NA NE Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? # Are there areas of exposed line? Page 10 of 11 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00036 06/13/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling City of Kings Mountain Routine # Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? Are water crossing and supports in good condition? # Is right-of-way free of non-utility motorized traffic? Is line free of visible damage? # Are there siphons in this system? If yes, are they maintained and documented? A sink hole was noted adjacent to a manhole on this outfall which needs to be evaluated and conduct a point repair and backfill. The outfall had recently been mowed and the 2 aerials at this location were ok. Comment: Page 11 of 11