WQCSD0419_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200226

26 February 2020

Mr. Andy Lucas
Greater Badin Water & Sewer District
1000 North First St Ste 10
Albemarle, N.C. 28001

Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
North Stanly Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCSD0419
Stanly County

Dear Mr. Lucas:

1. Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of
the subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on February 25, 2020. The assistance
provided during the inspection by Mr. Scott Lowder and Mr. Michael Burris was greatly
appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection
findings are summarized below.

Site/System Review

2. The following system components were inspected:

a. Various manholes were inspected. No issues observed.
b. One pump station was inspected. No issues observed.
c. One R/W outfall was inspected. No issues observed.

3. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit
and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The
system status is outlined below:

a. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained
and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any
contravention of ground or surface water standards.

Observations: The system has had no reportable spills for the review period.

Compliance Status: Compliant

b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection
system be developed and actively maintained.

Observations: A detailed map was available.

Compliance Status: Compliant

c. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative
inspect high-priority sewers (HPS - as defined in 15A NCAC 02T .0402(2)) at least
once every six months and document the inspections.

Observations: The system has 3 High Priority lines or aerial crossing. These are
inspected and documented.

Compliance Status: Compliant

d. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative
conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at least
once per year.

Observations: The collection system R/W is viewed/mowed and documented as
required.

Compliance Status: Compliant.

e. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the
system be reported to the Division's Mooresville Regional Office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required
by G.S. 143-215.1C.

Observations: The system had no reportable spills for the review period. The NC
regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are
found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General
Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the
NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at:
http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC
General Assembly's website at:
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to
review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements.

When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office
(MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business
hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at
1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24
hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice

mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must
talk to and report the spill to a live person.

Compliance Status: Compliant

f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed
and implemented as follows:

1. For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall
include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials by the
owner or representative.

Observations: Educational information is mailed to all customers and is available
on line, posted at pay centers and available on the Utilities Annual Report.

g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all
activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403,
subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the
exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Also any
new additions, subdivisions or phased development needs to be incorporated as
well.

Observations: Records and a system map were available.

Compliance Status: Compliant

The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions
regarding the inspection report or this letter please contact Tony Parker at 704-663-1699
or at [e-mail] .

Sincerely,

W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Attachments:
BIMS Inspection Report

CC: MRO
Central Files/PERCS Unit (e-copy)