WQCSD0404_BIMS Report_20190819

Permit: WQCSD0404
SOC:
County: Iredell
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 11/15/10 Expiration: Owner: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Highway 150 Collection System
Contact Person: Joseph R Pearce
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Director of Operations
Certification:
Related Permits:
NC0074900 Aqua North Carolina Inc - Highway 150 WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Entry Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Tony Parker
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines
Manholes Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0404 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
All 3 of the pump stations visited had some grease issues. The following info lists each:
Pier 16 battery dead on generator and would not start. Grease issues in wet well. Log sheets torn,worn, some info missing
and disorderly and no P/S identifier sign.
Queens Landing - Wet well had excessive grease and needs pumped out and one hour meter needs to be replaced.
River Park # 1- Excessive grease in wet well.
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Permit: WQCSD0404 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
# Is this system a satellite system?
# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
Is there a overall sewer system map?
Does the map include:
Yes No NA NE
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Pipe sizes ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location ❑ ❑ ❑
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# Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑
# Pump station ID, location and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A general map was available on -site and detailed paper maps including as builts are maintained
at Aqua's Denver office.
Grease Control
Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
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# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
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If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Info is posted on website and 2/year mail outs by Pa. HQ's.
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement?
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If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations?
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Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
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Is action taken against violators?
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Comment: This is a private deemed system
Spills and Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? ❑ ❑ ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSD0404 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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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
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# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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# Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Comment: No spills reported for this system
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
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Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
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Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
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Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
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# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
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Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment: This is a private deemed system with no HPL's
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
Influent gravity main R/W at River Park #1 P/S.
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Aqua maintains a W/O system which documents all activites. The only R/W outfall on this
system was mowed and well maintained.
Manholes Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Four U/S gravity manholes at River Park # 1 with 8' PVC lines in good condition. This (line was mowed and
well maintained. and documented via Aqua's W/O system.
Are manholes accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSD0404 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
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Are manhole covers present?
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# Are manholes properly seated?
0
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# Are manholes in good condition?
0
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# Are inverts in good condition?
0
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Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
0
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Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Are manholes free of excessive roots?
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Are manholes free of excessive sand?
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Are manhole vents screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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Comment: No issues with manholes
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Pier 16, Queens Landing and River Park # 1 pump stations.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
6
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
6
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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Is the telemetry system functional?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
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Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
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Pump station identifier?
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# Address?
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Instructions for notification?
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
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Permit: WQCSD0404 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0
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# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
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If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
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Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
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# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
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# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
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# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
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If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
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Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
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Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
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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Comment: Some lop sheets were in disarray and some data missing or not legible. The pump
station
identifier sign had been torn down according to the operator by vandals and the generator
had a
dead battery when the operator tried to start it.
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