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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0386_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191218Tay ROY COOPER CO. u rrem- MICHAEL S. REGAN .Srcrt-rary LINDA CULPEPPER Diry-c for NOPTH CAROL NA Environmental Quality December 18, 2019 Dave Townsend, VP Head of Environmental Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 1770 Promontory Circle Greeley, CO 80634-9039 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Sanford Processing Plant Collection System Deemed Permit No. WQCSD0386 Lee County Dear Mr. Townsend: On November 21, 2019 Gary Kreiser from the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the subject facility located in Lee County at 484 Zimmerman Rd, Sanford NC. The assistance by Tina Medley, Dennis Sumpter and other staff was appreciated. The following observations are based on the inspection and file review: 1. The collection system is deemed permitted, or permitted by regulation. This designation applies to collection systems that have a daily flow than 200,000 GPD. Systems that are permitted by regulation shall meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (attached). The collection system collects and transports sanitary sewage to the anaerobic pond of the wastewater treatment plant (NC0072575). 2. Map: Plans of the facilitiy's collection system map were provided after the inspection. Operation and Maintenance Plan: An Operation and maintenance plan was provided as part of the last inspection. Please make sure this is updated when appropriate and kept on file and distributed to appropriate employees. The collection system maintenance records are kept in the Preventative Maintenance logs that the plant operators complete. 4. Pump Station: The collection system includes two pump stations. Log books were inspected at each wet well. Pump stations are inspected daily on weekdays by maintenance and the wastewater and offal operators, and is inspected by the wastewater operator an weekend. Alarms are tested monthly. L The Pump House Building Pump Station is a triplex station. This station is connected to SCADA. a VQ67i;�, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division cf Water Resources Raleigh Regional Of(irp 1r,5)R Mail 4ary rn r^onre. Aala,ah Mr 17A00 1910 ii. The Offal Building Pump Station consist of two wet wells with two pumps each. The primary wet well contains two 1,200 GPM pumps, and the secondary wet well contains two 1,250 GPM pumps. There are also two additional sump pumps. 5. Nigh Priority Lines: The system does not have any high -priority lines. 6. Sanitary Sewer Overflows: One Sanitary Sewer Overflow was reported on July 10, 2019. 7. Grease Control Program: Currently, the Sanford Processing Plant does not have a cafeteria/dining hall, and therefore has not Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program. The plant is planning on opening a dining hall/cafeteria on -site in February 2020. At that point, a Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Program should be established. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have questions concerning this report please contact Jason Robinson at Jason.T.Robinson2ncdenr.gov„ or 919-791-4200. Sincerely, YJVK_;:�� Scott Vinson, Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments • Compliance Inspection Report • 15A NCAC 02T .0403 Cc: Brian Paulsen, Regional Environmental Manager: Brian.Paulsen@jbssa.com RRO SWP files DWR Laserfiche Permit: WQCSD0386 SOC: County: lee Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Tina Pedley Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representatives?: Related Permits: Compliance Inspection Report Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: owner: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sanford Processing Plant 484 Zimmerman Rd Inspection Date: 11;2V2019 Primary Inspector: Gary S Kreiser Secondary Inspectors): Title: Certification: Sanford NC 27330 Entry Time: 09:00AM Exit Time: MCOAM Phone: 919-895-3457 Phone: Phone: 919-7914200 Jason T Robinson 71414v !L- Is- II lktcMw.r ( Z /l,if f6 Reason for Inspection: Routine / Inspection Type: Collet on System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted co;lection system management and operation Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control Spills/Response Plan Inspections Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 permit: WOCSDO386 owner - Facility: Pitgr m's Pride Corporation Inspection Date: 11/21/2019 Inspection Type : Cal`ection System inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The following observations are based on the inspection and file review: 1. The collection system is deemed permitted, or permitted by regulation. This designation applies to collection systems that have a daily flow than 200,000 GPD. Systems that are permitted by regulation shall meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (attached). The collection system collects and transports sanitary sewage to the anaerobic pond of the wastewater treatment plant (NC0072575). 2. Map: Plans of the facililiy's collection system map were provided after the inspection. 3. Operation and Maintenance Plan: An Operation and maintenance plan was provided as part of the last inspection. Please make sure this is updated when appropriate and kept on file and distributed to appropriate employees. The collection system maintenance records are kept in the Preventative Maintenance logs that the plant operators complete. 4. Pump Station: The collection system includes two pump stations. Log books were inspected at each wet well. Pump stations are inspected daily on weekdays by maintenance and the wastewater and offal operators, and is inspected by the wastewater operator on weekend. Alarms are tested monthly. i. The Pump House Building Pump Station is a triplex station. This station is connected to SCADA. ii. The Offal Building Pump Station consist of two wet wells with two pumps each. The primary wet well contains two 1,200 GPM pumps, and the secondary wet well contains two 1,250 GPM pumps. There are also two additional sump pumps. 5. High Priority Lines: The system does not have any high -priority lines. 6. Sanitary Sewer Overflows: One Sanitary Sewer Overflow was reported on July 10, 2019. 11 11 ' ,.. 7. Grease Control Program: Currently, the Sanford Processin�PlanVdoes'Aol i1 Ob a cEifeterialdining hall, and therefore has not Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program. The plant is planning on opening a dining hall/cafeteria on -site in February 2020 Page 2 of 5 Permit: wCICS00388 Owner - Facility: Pilgrim's Pride Corporat on Inspection Date: 1 V21;2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Nan Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General Yes No NA NE # Is this system a satellite system? 11 ■ El 0 # If Yes, what is system name or permit number? Is there a overall sewer system map? ■ Does the map include' Pipe sizes ■ 000 Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) . Pipe location ■ # Flow direction ■ # Approximate pipe age ■ ❑ # Pump station ID, location and capacity El ■ 0 El # Force main air release valve location & type ■C3 El 0 # Location of satellite connections ❑ E3 ■ ❑ Are system maintenance records maintained? . ❑ El 0 Comment: Materials flow direction and Pump station Capacity should be added to map. Grease Control Yes No NA NE Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distnbut.on? ■ ❑ # Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ . If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.) For public systems, Is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement? 0 0 If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ■ Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? El 0 M Cl Is action taken against violators? 0 El ■ Comment: No cafeteria/dining hall. However, one will be added in Feb 2020 at which time a FOG program should be established. Spills and Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE # Is system free of known points of bypass? if No, describe type of bypass and location # Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years? ■ If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? ■ El 11 El If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? El 0 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? ■ El ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 5 permlt: WOCSD0386 owner - Facility: Pilgrim's Pride Corporalion Inspection Date: 11/2112019 Inspection Type,. Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? M ❑ ❑ 0 Does the plan include: M ❑ 00 # 24-hour contact numbers 0 # Response time M # Equipment list and spare parts inventory 0 ❑ ❑ # Access to cleaning equipment M 0 ❑ # Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers M ❑ ❑ # Source of emergency funds 0 ❑ ❑ 0 # Site sanitation and cleanup materials 0 # Post-overtlowlspill assessment Comment: Inspections Yes No NA NE Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? 0 1:11:1❑ Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? Cl El 0 Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? 1:1M 0 Is the annual inspection documented? # Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations? C1 El M Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? 0 0 0 Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? 0 0 M Comment: Pump Stations Yes No NA NE Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: Pump House Budding Pump & Offal Building Pump Station # Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 2 # 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 pumplvacuum stations have: # A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed? 1 # A simple one-way telemetry1communication system (auto -dialer) installed? 0 For pump stations inspected: Are they secure with restricted access? M ❑ 00 Were they free of by-pass structureslpipes? 0 Were wet wells free of excessive greaseldebris? ■ 0 ❑ # Do they all have telemetry installed? M El 1:11:1 Page 4 of 5 Permit: WOCSDO386 Owner - Facility: Kgrim's Pride Corporation Inspection Date: 1112112019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Rawi n e Is the telemetry system functional? ■ ❑ ❑ Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ? ■ 0 00 Does the sign include: Owner Name? ■ ❑ Pump station identifier? . 0 Cl 11 # Address? ■ El C1 ❑ Instructions for notification? . 11 ❑ ri 24-hour emergency contact numbers? ■ 0 Cl ❑ Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ 0 0 ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ 0 ❑ # Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected? ■ 0 If tested during inspection, did it function properly? . Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions? M # Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator? ■ # Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage? ■ # If Yes, is there a distribution plan? ■ If Yes, what resources (UnitslSlaffNehiclesletc) are included in Plan? # Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? 0 ❑ ❑ Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? ❑ 0 Do pump station logs include at a minimum - Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ■ Inspecting and exercising all valves? ■ ❑ 0 Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ■ Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ■ Comment: Page 5 of 5 15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATIO\ (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division -approved average daily flow less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted, pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter if the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all criteria required in this Rule; (1) The collection system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the collection system shall have been developed and shall be maintained. (3) An operation and maintenance plan, including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory, and overflow response shall have been developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative every day, 365 days per year, unless the pennittee demonstrates that daily inspections are not necessary because the pump station has sufficient storage capacity, above the elevation at which the pump activates, to justify a longer inspection interval. in no case shall the inspection interval exceed seven days. Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected once per week. (5) High -priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative once every six - months, and inspections shall be documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire collection system shall be conducted once per year. (7) Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by G.S. 143- 215.IC. (8) A Grease Control Program shall be in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include bi- annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit and if necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite collection systems. (B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include bi- annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the pcnnittee or its representative. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. (9) Right-of-ways and casements shall be maintained in the frill casement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. (10) Documentation of compliance with Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule shall be maintained by the collection system owner for three years with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. (b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility from which the domestic wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted. (c) The Director may determine that a collection system shall not be deemed to be permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter. History Note; Authority G.S. I43-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a); 143- 215.9B; EJf September 1, 2006; Readopted Eff. September 1, 2018.