NCS000584_2019 Site Audits Summary_20200720

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CITY OF LEXINGTON
FACILITIES SITE AUDITS 2019
FACILITY & AUDIT
DATE
FACILITY ADDRESS
RESULT
DEFICIENCIES LISTED
RECOMMENDATIONS
Provide proper cover & secondary containment measures for stored
Improper fuel, chemical, & waste storage (lack of spill
batteries, oil drums, fuel tanks & containers, lubricants, and other
containment/proper cover)
chemicals
Site debris containment and removal deficiencies
Move bulk waste/metal scrap from site
Provide spill containment and drip pans immediately and clean up spills
Numerous vehicle & equipment leaks and recent lubricant spills on
per spill plan; store equipment awaiting & undergoing repair indoors with
Garage
9/13 & 9/26/2019
507 Carolina Ave.
Fail
pavement- inadequate spill response & clean up efforts, uncovered &
uncontained fluid leakage
proper leak containment; replace obsolete and unused vehicles &
equipment
Site generated wastes & litter evident throughout the facility and along
Add a 1-hour inspection and site clean up activity each week prior to staff
perimeter
leaving site for the week
Floor drain septic tank system is not marked (& is not included in O&M
Elevate septic tank system, inspect at least quarterly, identify this system
plan)
with signage for proper locating and safety, increase cleaning frequency
The septic tank system has the potential for undetected overflows
Add emergency monitoring & alarm equipment for overflow prevention
Train garage staff to apply GH&PP measures. Garage staff to review &
comply with City SPPP Plan (0&M Plan)
Improper fuel, chemical, & waste storage (lack of spill
Store chemicals, containers & fuel cans in proper containment/ safety
containment/proper cover)
cabinets
Remove all fuel cans, lubricants, chemical containers and debris from
municipal vehicles and work areas and store properly at the end of the
Vehicle and equipment debris containment and removal deficiencies
workday; discard wastes in contained and covered receptacles
Improper location for equipment washing and cleaning; releases of
Complete equipment/tool degreasing & washing at prescribed washing
sediment & degreasing agents to pavement and drainage ways
facilities where wastewater is collected and properly treated
Batteries stored uncontained and without proper cover
Provide stable containers under proper cover for stored batteries
Provide labeled sealed containers for absorbents and store indoors at
Absorbents left outside uncontained and without proper cover
proper location for access per spill prevention plan
Staff to inspect and clean out drainage systems weekly to ensure adequate
Debris accumulation blocking storm drain
drainage
Emphasize use offacilities for cigarette disposal and add a 1-hour
Cigarette butts and other debris accumulation and windblown trash
inspection and site clean up activity each week prior to staff leaving site
Utility Operations
Center
9/13/2019
425 Carolina Ave.
Fail
around the site
for the week
Sediment released onto pavement
Train staff to clean up soil & debris as soon as possible. Staff to review
SPPP/O&M Plan and apply GH&PP measures
Loose debris scattered around dumpsters
Weekly inspection must include inspection and clean up of dumpster areas
Windblown trash can & debris accumulation along parcel boundary
Include property boundary in weekly inspection & clean up
Condensation drain from ice maker discharges to concrete where flow is
picking up debris
Pipe condensation lines away from paved areas and into nearby drain
Dumpster is missing drain plug
Install new drain plug to contain dumpster leachate for disposal
Several vehicle & equipment leaks and recent pavement stains-
Provide spill containment and drip pans immediately and clean up spills
inadequate spill response & clean up efforts, uncovered & uncontained
per spill plan; store equipment awaiting repair indoors with proper leak
fluid leakage
containment; replace obsolete and unused vehicles & equipment
Extend roof drains to lowest elevations of retaining wall for discharge to
Gutter downspouts discharge at top of retaining wall above steep slope
stable areas and prevent scour holes & erosion
Regrade swales, apply ESC materials as needed & establish adequate
Erosion of slopes along site perimeter and within drainage swales
vegetation on denuded and eroding areas
Landscaping crews to mow lawn at least 3 to 4 inches high to prevent
Vacant area lacking vegetation
scalping of vegetation; reseed lawn
Store tanks & containers under adequate cover and in proper spill
Improper chemical tank/drum/container & waste storage (lack of spill
containment facilities; provide cover for dumpster & remove wastes from
containment/proper cover)
site promptly
Site is being used as a dump/waste storage area; trash, debris and
City staff/site manager to inspect site frequently and require all staff &
lubricant containers litter the site with leakage evident on the soil
contractors to remove waste materials and keep site clean
Accumulated debris and waste materials at site are susceptible to being
Add a 1-hour inspection and site clean up activity each week prior to
Pole Yard
9/13/2019
330 Young Dr.
Fail
windblown and picked up by stormwater runoff through site
workers leaving site for the week.
Gravel lot lacks stone and includes exposed soil areas
Place adequate stone for lot & travel paths and reseed & establish
vegetation in other areas
Ground cover and drainage system components are poorly maintained;
Clean ditch and blocked pipe & reestablish vegetation for proper soil
erosion is evident
stabilization
Place work supplies, tools, and other materials under roof to prevent
contact with rainfall and runoff; power tools & equipment shall have
Job materials, supplies, power tools, and personal items are distributed
proper containment to prevent gas/oil spills; remove non -work related
throughout the site uncovered and uncontained
items from site
Improper chemical drum/container and waste storage; deteriorating
Dispose of deteriorating drums/containers and properly store drums and
paint cans, drums and other fluid containers (lack of spill
other containers under adequate cover and in proper spill containment
containment/proper cover)
facilities
Remove all fuel cans, lubricants, chemical containers and debris from
municipal vehicles, trailers and work areas and store properly at the end of
the workday; discard wastes in contained and covered receptacles; empty
Vehicle & equipment debris containment and removal deficiencies
waste receptacles when full
Provide spill containment and drip pans immediately and clean up spills
Improper spill containment & clean up at site: a number of uncontained
per spill plan; store equipment awaiting repair indoors with proper leak
vehicle & equipment leaks evident and an engine stored outdoors in
containment; remove obsoleted & unused equipment & engine; discharge
container with (oil and grease) contaminated rainwater
oil contaminated water to wastewater treatment
Uncaged gas cylinder abandoned at edge of storage yard
Dispose of cylinder or store under roof if refillable

FACILITY & AUDIT
DATE
FACILITY ADDRESS
RESULT
DEFICIENCIES LISTED
RECOMMENDATIONS
Train staff to apply GH&PP measures. City staff to review & comply with
City SPPP Plan (0&M Plan); add a 1-hour inspection and site clean up
Wastes & litter evident throughout the facility and along perimeter
activity each week prior to staff leaving site for the week
Waste receptacles uncovered with rainwater infiltration evident;
Provide adequate cover for all waste containers and repair or replace
dumpster leaking at drain plug corner
leaking dumpster
Provide covered storage and containment barriers for soil, aggregates,
Building
Maintenance-
Soil/aggregate stockpiles and landscaping materials migrating off site;
mulch, compost and other bulk materials which prevents contact with
Street -Public
Grounds Material
520 S. Talbert Blvd.
Fail
storage areas lacking cover and containment
wind and precipitation
Store work supplies, tools, and other materials under roof to prevent
Storage Facility
contact with rainfall and runoff; power tools & equipment shall have
8/9/2019
Equipment, tools and supplies are stored uncovered
proper containment to prevent gas/oil spills
Eliminate stormwater intrusion and provide improved containment at salt
storage building: seal apron/curb connection with wall & add door or
Salt erosion and migration evident at salt storage facility
drape at building entrance
Salt building loading area is piped directly to stream; precipitation and
runoff contacting any spilled salt can flow to and contaminate nearby
Address salt migration and spill clean up in SPPP (O&M Plan) and train staff
stream
to properly clean up spilled and migrating salt
Excessive herbicide application and erosion evident around open
Cease herbicide applications around storm drainage structures, on slopes
throated yard inlet, along slopes and access drive and drainage ways
and in drainage ways; stabilize eroded and denuded areas and reestablish
where vegetation has been eliminated
vegetation; herbicide use must comply with site SPPP (O&M Plan)
Repair damaged and missing drain pipes or modify roof drain discharges
Damaged guttering & downspouts at salt shed
appropriately to prevent erosion and sedimentation
Remove pipe from ditch and properly store materials and supplies away
Pipe materials stored in ditch centerline are blocking drain pipe; erosion
from drainage ways; repair roof drainage deficiency; staff shall complete
occurring at building corner from roof runoff is threatening building
regular inspections and maintenance of site drainage system components
foundation
per SPPP (O&M Plan)
Scrap, waste and debris piled up and stored at facility impede site
Properly store materials for later use under cover; remove waste materials
maintenance activities
and debris from site
Store chemical containers & fuel cans in proper containment/ safety
cabinets; seal & label reusable containers/drums and store under roof with
Improper fuel, coolant, chemical, & waste storage (lack of spill
proper containment; remove & discard empty/unused containers and
containment/proper cover)
drums
Store equipment with tanks under cover and inspect for leaks regularly;
Equipment with chemical/spray tanks stored outdoors have potential for
drain tank contents to proper disposal prior to parking and storing
tank & line deterioration from UV exposure & leakage
equipment
Wastes & litter evident throughout the facility, waste material
Train staff to apply GH&PP measures. City staff to review & comply with
accumulation at the equipment wash pad and near storm drain inlets,
City SPPP Plan (O&M Plan); add a 1-hour inspection and site clean up
windblown litter along the fence and debris at the site perimeter near
activity each week prior to staff leaving site for the week; inspect all storm
the stream
inlets, all grates & drainage ways and stream bank below yard each week
Uncaged gas cylinder discarded on the ground with debris; deteriorating
propane tank store outdoors
Dispose of cylinders or store caged & under roof for proper safety
Store equipment under roof when not in use; clean/degrease regularly and
Roadway crack sealant melters/applicators are parked in yard
check lines & valves at least once per year
Provide spill containment and drip pans immediately and clean up spills
Numerous vehicle & equipment leaks throughout the site- inadequate
per spill plan; store equipment awaiting repair indoors with proper leak
spill response & clean up efforts, uncovered & uncontained fluid leakage
containment; replace obsolete and unused vehicles & equipment
Tip all solid & liquid wastes from recycling & waste collection equipment at
landfill by the end of the workday; remove all fuel cans, lubricants,
chemical containers and debris from municipal vehicles and work areas
and store properly at the end of the workday; discard wastes in contained
and covered receptacles; staff shall keep lids on receptacles closed and
Street -Sanitation-
Public Grounds
Facilities
7/31/19
310 E. 3rd Ave.
Fail
Vehicle & equipment debris containment and removal deficiencies
empty them when full
Repair or replace dumpsters and damaged receptacles to provide cover &
Waste receptacles and dumpsters in use at site are deteriorating, lack
containment of waste materials (prevent trash from contacting wind and
covers and are missing drain plugs
precipitation)
Scrap, debris, deteriorating sand bags, equipment parts, etc... piled up
and stored at facility may contribute sediment & other materials to
Properly store materials for later use under cover; remove waste materials
runoff and impede site maintenance activities
and debris from site
At minimum, install lids that seal inlets when wash area is not in use; train
staff for proper operation to prevent stormwater infiltration; City should
Oil/water separator at equipment wash pad is uncovered and exposed to
consider (1) installing a wash pad canopy that prevents precipitation from
precipitation; grates allow precipitation to fill tank for possible overflows
infiltrating and (2) isolating separator effluent for discharge to sanitary
to downstream storm drainage system and stream
sewer (eliminate the potential for overflows)
Include waste disposal and equipment wash out strategies in SPPP and
Street sweeping solids and washout materials have the potential to
implement promptly for street sweeping equipment operation &
contaminate site stormwater and runoff with heavy metals
maintenance
Herbicide application within drainage ways evident; excessive herbicide
Cease herbicide applications around storm drainage structures, on slopes
application has eliminated vegetative cover in some areas; extensive
and in drainage ways; stabilize eroded and denuded areas and reestablish
spraying occurring well beyond normal limits
vegetation; herbicide use must comply with site SPPP (0&M Plan)
Dumpster is missing drain plug; dumpster pad is located within ten feet
Replace missing drain plug and relocate dumpster for improved
of a storm drain inlet
containment
Provide erosion control materials appropriate for slope & reseed or stone
Water Treatment
Plants #1 & #2
7/12/19
2979 Greensboro St. Ext.
Pass
Some areas of recent construction are eroded and lacking vegetation
as required
Undersized VC storm drain obstructed by build up
Replace drain pipe with 12" minimum diameter RCP or smooth wall plastic
pipe
Chemical storage containment facility may need additional
Improve effectiveness of chemical containment facility by installing shutoff
improvements for spill containment
valves on downstream side of drain lines
Fuel tank is uncovered and exposed to precipitation
Provide canopy for fuel tank or move to existing enclosure
Waste bins and receptacles lacking covers
Repair waste receptacles or replace with properly covered containers

FACILITY & AUDIT
DATE
FACILITY ADDRESS
RESULT
DEFICIENCIES LISTED
RECOMMENDATIONS
Waste materials and chemical containers from lab in exposed open waste
Either move waste receptacles indoors or provide trash bins that are
containers
properly covered and include adequate containment
Store chemical containers under roof in proper containment/safety
cabinets; seal & label reusable containers/drums and store under roof with
Improper fuel can, chemical & waste storage (lack of spill
proper containment; remove & discard empty/unused containers,
containment/proper cover)
batteries, and damaged drums
Remove all fuel cans, lubricants, chemical containers and debris from
municipal vehicles, equipment and work areas and store properly at the
end of the workday; discard wastes in contained and covered receptacles;
Vehicle & equipment debris containment and removal deficiencies
empty waste receptacles when full
Scrap, waste pallets, discarded chemical storage tanks, and debris piled
up and stored at facility impede site maintenance activities and
Properly store materials for later use under cover; remove waste materials
contribute to stormwater degradation
and debris from site for appropriate disposal
Storage silo at First Stage Lift Station lacks secondary containment
Provide containment bay
Staff must immediately remove waste materials and deposit them in
Site generated wastes and raw waste contaminated materials litter
covered containers with proper containment for temporary storage prior
WWTP
7/12/19
500 Glendale Rd.
Fail
various locations at the site
to disposal
Concrete slab at mobile (waste hauler) dump station is cracked and may
be permitting groundwater infiltration
Repair/replace concrete
Dumpster at First Stage LS leaks excessively
Replace dumpster
Clean up site; provide dumpster with a lid and adequate dimensions to
Dumpster at Screening Facility does not adequately catch and contain
properly catch and contain screened materials; provide additional
materials removed from waste stream; debris and ponding liquids
containment for dumpster pad; plant staff to clean pad as necessary to
evident around dumpster
prevent stormwater contamination
Herbicide application within drainage ways evident; excessive herbicide
Cease herbicide applications around storm drainage structures, on slopes
application has eliminated vegetative cover in some areas; extensive
and in drainage ways; stabilize eroded and denuded areas and reestablish
spraying occurring well beyond normal limits
vegetation; herbicide use must comply with site SPPP (0&M Plan)
Multiple unused tanks and containers filled with rain water creating
Pump/discharge rainwater from tanks and containers to treatment; store
excellent mosquito habitat
loose containers under roof or discard
Staff to conduct regular inspections of roof drains, downspouts, and site
storm drainage system; clean roadway gutter and remove wastes to
Roadway gutters contain excess sediment and debris; storm inlets
contained trash receptacle; stabilize outfall banks and discharge point with
impeded by accumulated sediment; outfall slopes and discharge locations
geofabric and large riprap; clear grates and inlets; complete other storm
eroding
drainage system maintenance as necessary
Provide proper cover & secondary containment measures or ue tanks,
cleaners, pesticides/herbicides & other chemicals; maintain covered
storage areas an adequate distance from storm drainage inlets and
Improper chemical & fuel storage (storage of unsealed containers,
drainage ways to prevent spills from reaching storm drainage system; staff
improper cover & lack of spill containment) ; storage in the immediate
to return chemicals to storage areas immediately after each use; discard
vicinity of storm drain inlet; chemical storage near building doorway
old chemicals & empty containers
Repair reuse tank before reactivating system and stabilize slope where
Reclaimed water reuse tank is leaking
erosion has occurred
Provide appropriate drainage improvements to replace failed storm drain;
provide energy dissipater at pipe outlet to prevent scouring --Consult with
The 4" corrugated drainage pipe downslope of the outdoor common area
City Engineer to establish an adequate design for this location; staff to
at the municipal building has failed and scouring is evident at pipe
inspect and clean areas in the vicinity of storm drain inlets prior to each
discharge; trash & debris evident at the 4" pipe discharge
storm event, at minimum
Install the appropriate measures to capture, treat and discharge wash
Drainage from equipment wash pad is causing downstream erosion and
waters --Consult with City Engineer to determine the best design to address
gullying
wash pad discharges
4" corrugated pipe conveying runoff downstream of wash pad is
collecting sediment, is improperly buried to prevent collapse, and is
Upgrade the drainage system in this area to address concentrated runoff
Lexington Golf
Course & WW
Reuse Facility
10/3Fa19
200 Count Club Blvd.
Country
Fail
inadequate to covey the runoff discharged to the drainage ditch; severe
erosion occurring at 4" outfall near fence
volumes and excessive velocities --Consult with City Engineer to determine
the best design for this location and stabilize eroded areas
Scouring evident at building downspout discharge
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Installs lash block, or connect downspout to piped drainage system
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Install and maintain appropriate quality filter sacks at stormwater inlets
subject to accumulating sediment and debris; wash equipment at
designated wash pad for proper wash water treatment; staff to inspect all
Golf carts apparently being washed on or near storm drain inlets; grass
storm inlets, all grates & drainage ways each week and to remove grass &
and debris accumulating in catch basins
debris from structures to prevent back ups
Remove golf clubs and clean structure; staff to inspect all storm inlets, all
Golf clubs located in bottom of storm drainage structure with
grates & drainage ways regularly and remove grass & debris from
accumulation of trash and debris
structures to prevent back ups
Store any uncovered trash cans under roof; staff to keep
Dumpster with debris trapped by lid and door open; trash receptacles
dumpster/receptacle lids and doors closed to prevent precipitation from
without lids located outdoors
contacting trash
Train staff to apply GH&PP measures to prevent discharges of materials to
storm drainage system. City staff to review & comply with City SPPP Plan
(O&M Plan); add a 1-hour inspection and site clean up activity each week
Trash accumulation visible around dumpster
prior to staff leaving site for the week
Staff to check vehicles & equipment for leaks before use; provide spill
containment and drip pans immediately and clean up spills per spill plan;
Numerous vehicle & equipment leaks and recent lubricant spills;
store leaking equipment awaiting & undergoing repair indoors with proper
inadequate spill response & clean up efforts; uncovered & uncontained
leak containment away from storm drains; replace obsolete and unused
fluid leakage for equipment parked outdoors
vehicles & equipment