WQCS00008_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200220

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00008 Effective: 10/01/16 Expiration: 09/30/24 owner: City of Burlington
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Burlington Collection System
County: Alamance PO Box 1358
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 272161358
Contact Person: Michael Scott Layne Title: Water & Sewer Field Ops Mgr. Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS3,
Primary ORC: Donnie Lee West
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0023876 City of Burlington - Southside WWTP
NC0023868 City of Burlington - Eastside WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: 29078 Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
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 Sewer & FOG Ordinances Capital Improvement Plan
Map Reporting Requirements Inspections
Spill Response Plan Lines Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
*The City of Burlington has a good FOG program. Educational materials are distributed to customers bi-monthly.
*The City of Burlington has a Capital Improvement Plan that includes all items required by the permit.
*The map of the wastewater collection system contained most all of the permit requirements.
*The City of Burlington keeps good records of past sewer spills. An Annual Wastewater Performance Report is filed with the
Division yearly. The report is made available to all of its sewer customers throughout the year.
*All 4 pump stations are checked weekly. All 4 pump stations have SCADA, telemetry, and audible/visual alarms. All
high -priority lines are inspected more than the permit requires.
*The required minimum response time for sewer spills is 30 minutes or less.
*The City of Burlington consistently meets the minimum requirement of 10% cleaning of the gravity sewer lines.
'The Whitsett Lift Station located on Pace Drive just off of 1-40.
*All 4 pump stations have SCADA, telemetry, audible/visual alarms, and back-up generators.
*There is a spare back-up pump for each of the 4 pump stations located in the maintenance shop. The Whitsett Lift Station
was upgraded in November 2019 and appeared to be in excellent condition and well maintained.
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
The City of Burlington has a good FOG program. Educational materials are distributed to customers
bi-monthly.
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The City of Burlington has a Capital Improvement Plan that includes all items required by the
permit.
Map
Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
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Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
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Approximate pipe age
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Pump station ID, location and capacity
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# Force main air release valve location & type
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# Location of satellite connections
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
Comment: The map of the wastewater collection system contained most all of the permit requirements.
Reporting Requirements
# 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?
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required?
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers?
# How is it being made available?
Comment: The City of Burlington keeps good records of past sewer spills. An Annual Wastewater
Performance Report is filed with the Division yearly. The report is made available to all of its
sewer customers throughout the year.
Inspections
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
Is the annual inspection documented?
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
Comment: All 4 DumD stations are checked weeklv. All 4 DumD stations have SCADA. telemetrv. and
audible/visual alarms. All high -priority lines are inspected more than the permit requires.
Spill Response Action Plan
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The required minimum response time for sewer spills is 30 minutes or less.
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are gravity sewer cleaning records available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of lines older than 5 yrs been cleaned annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The City of Burlington consistently meets the minimum requirement of 10% cleaning of the
gravity sewer lines.
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
The Whitsett Lift Station located on Pace Drive just off of 1-40.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
4
# 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?
4
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
4
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 communication 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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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 02/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions? ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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 (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
All 4 pump stations have SCADA, telemetry, audible/visual alarms, and back-up generators.
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There is a spare back-up pump for each of the 4 pump stations located in the maintenance
shop. The Whitsett Lift Station was upgraded in November 2019 and appeared to be in excellent
condition and well maintained.
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