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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00349_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200803ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Benjamin Baxley, Town Manager Town of Gibsonville 129 West Main Street Gibsonville, NC 27249 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 5, 2020 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report Wastewater Collection System Permit WQCS00349 Gibsonville Wastewater Collection System Dear Mr. Baxley: On July 1, 2020, Gary Hudson of the Division of Water Resources (Division), Winston- Salem Regional Office met with Rob Elliott, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), to conduct a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above referenced Wastewater Collection System. This inspection consists of (1) a review of the permit and accompanying documentation to determine compliance with permit conditions, and (2) an on -site inspection of collection system components. The attached inspection form notes the areas that were evaluated for the inspection, with notable findings outlined as follows. Site Inspections Pump Stations — The Travis Creek Pump Station was inspected, and no issues were noted. The inspection was considered satisfactory. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gary Hudson or our office at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, DocuS�igfned<by: Jti l Smdcr 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosures — Inspection Report CC: Laserfiche D � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office [ 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NOh �HCARO UHA ^^ •^^ma^� u�•i` r 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00349 Effective: 04/01/17 Expiration: 03/31/25 Owner: Town of Gibsonville SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Gibsonville Collection System County: Alamance Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: James R Elliott Title: Public Works Director Phone: 336-449-7188 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS2, Primary ORC: James Robert Elliott Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Certification: 26232 Phone:336-449-7188 Related Permits: NC0023876 City of Burlington - Southside WWTP NC0023868 City of Burlington - Eastside WWTP Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Entry Time 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson Secondary Inspector(s): Exit Time: 11:30AM Phone: 336-776-9694 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 General Sewer & FOG Ordinances Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements Inspections Spill Response Plan Spills (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Permit: WQCS00349 Owner - Facility: Town of Gibsonville Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: *Mr. Elliott reviews all logs on a weekly basis. *The current permit became effective on April 1, 2017 and will expire on March 31, 2025. *The Town of Gibsonville has an adequate CIP. Some of the rehabilitation projects were underway during the inspection. *The town has a comprehensive map of the entire collection system. *Mr. Elliott and his staff keep very good records. *The Town of Gibsonville has an adequate Spill Response Action Plan that is made available to all personnel. *The collection system is free of any known points of bypass. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQCS00349 Owner - Facility: Town of Gibsonville Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade? Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? # What is that frequency? # Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages? Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations? Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory? Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials? Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? # Is permit expiring within the next 6 months? If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? Comment: Mr. Elliott reviews all logs on a weekly basis. The current Dermit became effective on April 1. 2017 and will Sewer and FOG Ordinances Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? 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.) Comment: Capital Improvement Plan 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? Yes No NA NE Weekly ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑❑■❑ re on March 31. 2025. Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: WQCS00349 Owner - Facility: Town of Gibsonville Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: The Town of Gibsonville has an adequate CIP. Some of the rehabilitation projects were underway during the inspection. Map Yes No NA NE Is there a overall sewer system map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the map include: Pipe Type (GS/FM) ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe sizes ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe location ❑ ❑ ❑ Flow direction ❑ ❑ ❑ Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑ Pump station ID, location and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑ # Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ ❑ # Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The town has a comprehensive map of the entire collection system. Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE # 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: Inspections Yes No NA NE 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: Mr. Elliott and his staff keep very good records. Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 5 Permit: WQCS00349 Owner - Facility: Town of Gibsonville Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Town of Gibsonville has an adequate Spill Response Action Plan that is made available to al personnel. Spills Is system free of known points of bypass? If No, describe type of bypass and location The collection system is free of any known points of bypass. 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? Comment: Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Page 5 of 5