WQCS00144_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200831

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00144 Effective: 01/01/15 Expiration: 12/31/22 Owner: Town of Madison
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Madison Collection System
County: Rockingham 120 N Market St
Region: Winston-Salem
Madison NC 27025
Contact Person: Josh Shuler Title: Public Works Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: John Anthony Shuff
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 987976 Phone:[phone]
Related Permits:
NC0021075 Town of Madison - Madison WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 Entry Time 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 11:OOAM
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 General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spill Response Plan Spills
Lines Manholes
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00144 Owner - Facility: Town of Madison
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
*The permit became effective January 1, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2022.
*The current Capital Improvement Plan runs from 2015 to 2034.
*The Town has a very good GIS mapping system.
*All High Priority Lines are inspected at the required frequency.
*The Spill Response Action Plan is up to date and available to all employees.
*The system is free of known points of bypass.
*LKC Engineering is working on a remediation plane for the intersection of Dan Valley Road and Decatur Street
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Permit: WQCS00144 Owner - Facility: Town of Madison
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 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? Monthly
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The permit became effective January 1, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2022.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
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Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
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Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
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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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Is action taken against violators?
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# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
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Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
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# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
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If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
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 current Capital Improvement Plan runs from 2015 to 2034.
Map Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00144 Owner - Facility: Town of Madison
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
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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Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
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Comment: The Town has a very good GIS mapping system.
Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available? Website
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All High Priority Lines are inspected at the required frequency.
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCS00144 Owner - Facility: Town of Madison
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
Comment: The Spill Response Action Plan is up to date and available to all employees.
Spills
Is system free of known points of bypass?
If No, describe type of bypass and location
The system is free of known points of bypass.
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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: LKC Engineering is working on a remediation plane for the intersection of Dan Valley Road and
Decatur Street.
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 Town has met the required 10% cleani
inspection.
Manholes
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Are manholes accessible?
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
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of sewer lines. Records were available for
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00144 Owner - Facility: Town of Madison
Inspection Date: 08/20/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are manhole covers present?
# Are manholes properly seated?
# Are manholes in good condition?
# Are inverts in good condition?
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
Are manhole vents screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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