WQCS00367_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200821

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00367
SOC:
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Effective: 07/01/13 Expiration: 06/30/21 Owner : Aqua North Carolina Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cannonsgate Collection System
Contact Person: Joel A Mingus
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Raymond Lacy Braxton
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Coastal Area Manager
Certification: 1001598
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
WQ0028666 Aqua North Carolina Inc - Cannonsgate at Bogue Sound WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Entry Time 08:45AM Exit Time: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Brian S West Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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
Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00367 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
System is clean and well operated. Scheduled 10% cleaning in progress for 2020 at Cannonsgate Dr, Back St. Please note
comments under each section in report.
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Permit: WQCS00367 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
0
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Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
0
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Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
0
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What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is action taken against violators?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
0
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# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
0
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If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
AQUA uses Facebook and Instagram for FOG information
Comment: Mailings 2/yr to all residents
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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: Current CIP covers through 2024 and includes yearly budgeted funds for a group of 5 coastal
collection systems
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Permit: WQCS00367 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Map
Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0
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Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
0
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Pipe sizes
0
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0
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Pipe location
0
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Flow direction
❑
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Approximate pipe age
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Pump station ID, location and capacity
0
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# Force main air release valve location & type
❑
❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Comment: System is built -out, map is current
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: No SSOs last several years including during tropical storms
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
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Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
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# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
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Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
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# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
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Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment: All PSs insDected weeklv. includina functionalitv of telemetrv. on -site alarms and aenerator
Generators serviced annually. Telemetry systems were checked and functional at each station
during visit. All PS wells were clean with little grease
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00367 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
0
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Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Source of emergency funds
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
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Comment: Plan includes necessary contact info, spill assessment and press release
protocols, and
folow-up sampling procedures if spill reaches surface water
alll[L Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: No spills reported in last several years including during/after tropical storms
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
PS 1/2/3
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
3
# 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?
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
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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Permit: WQCS00367 Owner - Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 08/21/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
0
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Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
0
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Pump station identifier?
0
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# Address?
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Instructions for notification?
0
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
0
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
0
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0
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# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
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0 ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
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# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
0
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# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
0
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# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
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If Yes, what resources (Units/StaffNehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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: New signs at pump stations.
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