WQCS00279_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201001

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Dlreernr
NORTH CAROLINA
En vrraninga tal Quality
September 30, 2020
Tony Konsul
Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224-0908
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Brandywine Bay Collection System
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00279
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Brandywine Bay
Collection System on 9/29/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00279.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings
noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bryan Lievre with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00279
SOC:
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Effective: 07/01/13 Expiration: 06/30/21 Owner : Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Brandywine Bay Collection System
Contact Person: Tony Konsul
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Stacy Allen Goff
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Regional Manager
Certification: 992580
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
WQ0007569 Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina - Brandywine Bay WWTF
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Entry Time 12:OOPM Exit Time: 01:30PM
Primary Inspector: Bryan Lievre Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
John Perry
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 Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
An inspection of the Brandywine Bay collection system, Permit Number WQCS00279, was performed on September 29,
2020 in order to verify compliance with the existing permit. Present during the meeting were Stacy Goff, ORC with Carolina
Water Service as well as John Perry and myself (Bryan Lievre) with NCDEQ.
The existing permit provides for the operation of a wastewater collection system which serves the area in the vicinity of the
Brandywine Subdivision in Carteret County, NC. The collection system is limited to the north by US Hwy 70, to the west by
McCabe Road (even as it can be projected to cross over NC Hwy 24 to the Intracoastal Waterway to the south), and to the
east by (but not including) Horton Drive north of NC Hwy 24. South of NC Hwy 24, the system extends to the east along
Bogue Drive and also serves parcels along Camp Morehead Drive (including connected cul-de-sacs Capn Purcell's Way and
Capn Pat Lane) as well as parcels within the Spooner's Creek area, along the east side of Harbor Drive on South Spooner
Street, Alexandria Court, Edwards Drive, Sara Court, Henson Court and Grady Court.
It should be noted that there are select homes within the previously defined area which have their own on -site septic system
and do not discharge into the collection system. The collection system contains 13 duplex pump stations, four permitted
simplex pump stations (as well as an unknown quantity of deemed permitted simplex stations), a grease trap at the golf
course club house, five miles of gravity sewer, approximately four miles of pressure sewer, approximately two miles of force
mains, over 100 manholes and all associated piping valves and appurtenances. The collection system discharges into the
Brandywine Bay WWTF, Permit Number W00007569.
Records were reviewed and well organized. Recommendations to staff included:
1. Submitting a permit renewal application prior to the end of the year;
2. Cleaning out floating debris from Pump Station #1;
3. Updating the map of the system to include all service taps; and,
4. Continue with regularly scheduled inspections of High Priority Lines after access has been restored.
Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details.
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# What is that frequency? Logs maintained
on computer and
can be viewed as
needed
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
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0 ❑ ❑
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations?
0
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Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory?
0
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Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials?
0
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Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
0
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# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months?
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0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
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Comment: Current permit was issued 5/20/2013 and expires 7/30/2021.
ORC was reminded to submit
permit renewal application by the end of 2020.
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?
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: System submits grease education documents to all of their customers two times a
with invoices.
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?
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: CIP provides for cleaning 10% of lines each year.
Map Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map? ❑ ❑ ❑
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: Hard copies of the extent of the system were provided and the system maintains an electronic
version of the system which contains much more detail and is constantly updated. The map
should include the location of each service tap.
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: 850 aallons was reDorted as beina release from a 2" FM break at Lift Station 4 on 10/21/2018
800 gallons was reported released on 9/18/2018 after >50 simplex stations activated after
simultaneously after power was restored following Hurricane Florence, and 805 gallons was
reDorted released on 12/12/2017 when a manhole was cloaaed within NC Hwv 24.
Inspections
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment: Inspections are well documented with electronic logs made on tablets. System has a HPL from
NC Hwy 24 to the WWTF. The length of this line has not been accessible since Hurricane
Florence in 9/18. The system has obtained bids for this clearing and is awaiting authorization
from within to proceed.
Spill Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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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?
0
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Comment: Plan needs to be maintained and kept up to date with all contacts, etc.
Spllls Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? ❑ ❑ ❑
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:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
As mentioned, unable to access HPL from NC Hwy 24 to WWTF due to vegetation displayed from Hurricane
Florence (9/18).
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Other than those noted above.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: In 2020, the system cleaned the lines in the Spooners Creek area including Alexandria Court,
Edwards Drive. Sara Court. Henson Court and Gradv Court.
Manholes
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Yes No NA NE
Are manholes accessible?
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# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
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Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
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Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
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Are manhole covers present?
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# Are manholes properly seated?
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# Are manholes in good condition?
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# Are inverts in good condition?
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Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
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Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Are manholes free of excessive roots?
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Are manholes free of excessive sand?
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Are manhole vents screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
0
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Comment: There are over 100 manholes throughout the system.
Above information presented based on
visual inspections of manholes as checking pump stations and in coversation with ORC.
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
#1 at the WWTF, #4 across street from 304 Lord Granville Dr., #12 at 148 South Spooner's St. & #13 at parcel
east of 123 Edwards Dr.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
13
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
4
# 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?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
13
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
0
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
0
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
0
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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0 ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00279 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/29/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the communication system functional?
0
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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?
0
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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?
0
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If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
0
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Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
0
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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?
0
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If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
Available staff and subcontractors are provided as well as a list of portable generators with available power
provided and pump, safety equipments and other miscellaneous items.
# 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Althouah there are 13duDlex DumD stations and 4 Dermitted simDex stations. there are an
unknown number of additional deemed simplex pump stations located throughout the system.
Pump Station #1 was observed to contain amounts of floating debris which needs to be
removed. Repairs were being performed to repair a leaking fitting within Pump Station #4.
Pump Station #13 had a dedicated propane powered backup generator. The other duplex
stations were equipped with wiring to enable connection to a backup portable generator. All four
stations were eauiDDed with visual & audible alarms. sianaae and were secure.
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