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March 18, 2020
Mr. Guy Solie, Manage Member
Trinity Properties, LLC
2723 Campus Walk Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Duke Apartments
Collection System Permit No: WQCSD0179
Durham County
Dear Mr. Solie:
On March 12, 2020, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) Division of Water
Resources conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the subject facility. The assistance
and cooperation of Mr. Chris Lewis, were very helpful and appreciated. A checklist of items is
enclosed with this letter. During the inspection the following items were noted:
l .) Trinity Properties, LLC holds a deemed sewer collection system permit for the facility
located at 2723 Campus Walk Ave. in Durham County. There has been no reportable sanitary
sewage overflow (SSO) incidents from the collection system since the last inspection.
2.) The collection system includes gravity sewer lines. Wastewater from the facility flows into
City of Durham's sewer main.
3.) The facility had maintained a map of the system on site. Pipe sixes, materials, and
approximate pipe age need to be added to the map.
4.) The facility has developed a spill response plan, please add procedure for reporting
reportable sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) to the plan.
5.) Grease educational materials are distributed twice every year (handed out during annual lease
renewal and once via emails).
6.) The sewer main and the Ione high -priority line are inspected by a contractor twice per year.
Inspections were documented in a log. The high -priority line was visited during the
inspection. The 12-inch steel line runs across a creek, with seven concrete pillars. The line
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and supports were found in good condition. Please remove the tree limbs leaning on the
line. Right-of-way maintenance shall he documented in the log.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact
Cheng Zhang at: [phone] (or email: cheng.zhana (i-t ncdenr.aov).
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
Attachments: Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: Central Files w `attachment
Raleigh Regional Office wlattachment
Chris Lewis wlattachment (electronic copy only)

Permit: WQCSD0179
SOC:
County: Durham
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Guy Solie
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Corniahance Inspection Report
Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration
Effective: Expiration
Title:
Certification
Owner: Trinity Properties
Facility: Duke Apartments
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Inspection Date: 03/12/2020 Entry Time 10 OOAM Exit Time: 11.00AM
Primary Inspector:Cheng Zhang Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampl ng
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collect.on system management and operat!on
Facility Status: E Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan a inspections Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WOCSD0179 Owner- Facility: Tr mly Properties
Inspection Date: 0311212020 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: RSutir,e
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes. what is system name or permit number?
WQCS00005
Is there a overall sewer system map?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include
Pipe sizes
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
❑ E ❑ ❑
Pipe location
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Flow direction
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Approximate pipe age
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Pump station ID location and capacity
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
❑ ❑ E ❑
# Location of satellite connections
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system maintenance records maintained?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Pipe sizes, materials, and approximate pipe age need to be added to the map.
Grease Control
Yes No NA NE
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,)
Tenants are given educational material when leases are renewed every year. The facility also sends
educational material to all tenants via email once every year.
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement?
❑ ❑ M ❑
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspectionstrecords review?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is action taken against violators?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment:
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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes. were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are all spills or sewer related issuestcomplaints documented? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: WOCS00179 Owner- Facility: Trinity Properties
Inspection Date: 03/12/2020 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spilt Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
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
M❑ ❑ ❑
# Source of emergency funds
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Post-overflow/spill assessment
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Plan lists contractors that are needed under various circumstances. Please add SSO re ortin
Procedure to the i3lan.
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? ❑ ❑ M ❑
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: Contractor performs two inspections every year on sewer mains and high -priority line.
LinestRi ht-of-Wa s/Aerial Lines
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected
The lone aerial line was inspected during the inspection, the 12" steel line runs across a creek All seven
concrete pillars were in good condition, A couple of tree limbs were observed lying on the line, which need to
be removed.
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? ■ Cl ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 El ❑ ❑
Comment:
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