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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0278_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 11/12/2020Frazier, Wanda From: Garry Sherrill [gsherril[@cummingscove..com] Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 9:53 AM To: Frazier, Wanda Subject: Phone Lines Wanda, AT&T repaired the phone lines to lift stations #1 and #4 yesterday. The lines to stations # 2, # 7 and # 8 should be repaired today. 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Parkway 3473 Cummings Road (WWTP) 64 Triple Fairways Drive 1 Greenway Drive (Maintenance Bldg) 121 Cummings Ridge Trail 135 Cummings Ridge -Trail 314 Cummings Battle Trail 539 'Cummings Battle Trail 652 Cummings Battle firail 770 Cummings Battle Trail 951 Cummings Battle Trail Locks No Locks /—a�KS �; � s��cled /'0r,evLCt 10 C 891-3226 891-8106 891-3066 891-3268 891-2039 :692-2015 891-2436 891-6001 891-4264 891-4002 05/21/2019 04:21 FAX IM 002 L 5•1r/ 05/21/2019 04:21 FAX [a] 003 05/21/2019 04:21 FAX la 004 73 ...._....._ .....""_ ' 1. 05/21/2019 04:22 FAX IR 005 05/21/2019 04:22 FAX 2006 LS 7 FM 05/21/2019 04:23 FAX 2008 015/21/2019 04:23 FAX uoog Ne 2.1 ZR PIT 15 05/21/2019 04:24 FAX R olo a CUMMiNGS COVE FOG (FATS OILS 8 GREASE) PROGRAM Cummings Cove Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) program was designed to reduce the possibility of sewer pipe blockages and overflows be educating people in regards to how FOG effects the sewer system and how customers can properly dispose of these substances. FOG gets into the sewer collection system mainly from residential customers pouring the substances from their drains. Fats, oils and grease are a by-product of cooking and are mostly found in the following: Meats Cooking Oil Butter or Margarine Our sewer system is not designed to handle these substances in excess. Over time, without proper disposal of fats, oil and grease, they build up in the sewer system and eventually block collection pipes and sewer lines resulting in sewer backups and overflows on streets, properties and even in customers homes and/or businesses. Overflows may also impact the environment negatively and can result in contamination of ponds, streams or rivers. FOG that enters the sewer system eventually solidifies and forms grease balls. These grease balls can range in size from marbles to the size of cantaloupes and must be removed periodically. Since the sewer system is unable to handle or treat these substances effectively, Cummings Cove incurs greater expenditures on the maintenance of the collection systems and/or treatment plants which in turn can lead to higher customer rates. Sewer backups can also cost customers thousands of dollars for the repair or replacement of their damaged property. To work effectively, sewer systems need to be properly maintained. Cummings Cove encourages all customers' to do their part in maintaining their internal system and to use proper disposal' methods as provided below: Prover Disposal Methods Ways in which you as a customer can reduce the amounts of FOG that enters the sewer system by doing the following: Scrape grease & food residue from dishes & pans into a garbage bag before placing into your dishwasher or sink. Allow grease to cool to a safe temperature after cooking before disposal. Only dispose of fat & grease in an approved container or by an approved method. First freeze the grease or oil & then throw the hardened oil away on trash day. Mix oils with unscented kitty liter, sawdust or sand to solidify the oil. (Avoid 'scentedor disinfectant types of kitty liter as they can react with the oil or grease & cause a fire.) Use a paper towel to wipe small amounts of cooking oil, such as meat drippings, & throw the paper towel in the trash. Methods that should be avoided: Pouring household grease into sinks, garbage disposals or other drains. This is one of the major contributors to sewer stoppages. Flushing grease, diapers, sanitary napkins, newspapers, soiled rags &/or paper towels down toilets. Pouring oil or grease into a storm drain; it's the same as paring directly into a lake. Ignoring your grease trap maintenance schedule. COMMUNICATION, ASSESSMENT and SPILL RESPONSE PLAN and PROCEDURES for the SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM James & James Environmental Management, Inc. Physical address: 3801 Asheville Hwy.; Hendersonville, NC 28791 Mailing address: PO Box 519; Mountain Home, NC 28758 828-697-0063 Office 828-697-0065 Fax PURPOSE: This plan is to be implemented in the event of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow, (SSO) or spills within the Collection System and at the WWTP. The plan was developed to insure key personnel response to every spill event within 60 minutes of a reported event. Initial Response Spills reported to or detected by collection system personnel require immediate attention. The wastewater treatment, collection system operator in responsible charge (ORC), back-up ORC, on -site staff or contractor will make the preliminary assessment of the spill within 60 minutes after arriving on -site and will determine the appropriate response and request assistance from key personnel as necessary. Local contractor(s) may be employed as deemed necessary. Upon assessing the site, staff will continue to document the event and determine the severity, magnitude, and potential environmental impact. Every effort should be made to minimize the spill event consistent with the containment and source control section of this plan. The safety of the respondent should in no way be compromised. Key personnel should implement recovery actions to eliminate the cause of obstruction and / or system failure as outlined in this plan. Reportable Spill & Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) definitions and requirements: If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500, on a daily basis until the SSO can be stopped. Spill Notification (hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents/WWTPannuairpt.pdf) House Dill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999 (S.L. 1999-329), was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20, 1999 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant, new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. One of the new requirements, which became effective October 1, 1999, for all wastewater facilities that collect or treat wastewater, is that they must notify the public of wastewater spills. Section 8.1. Part 1 of Article 21 of Chapter 143 of the NC General Statutes: Press Release The responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters shall issue a press release within 48 hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. The law requires that the press release must be issued to "all electronic and print news media outlets that provide general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred." A copy of the press release must be maintained for one year by the owner/operator. This press release is required in addition to the permit requirement of contacting the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A list of media outlets, sorted by county, and a sample press release are available on the DWQ web site. Public Notice and Press Release If a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface water, a public notice is required in addition to the press release. The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters, the DWQ regional office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication must be sent to the DWQ to the attention of the "PERCS Unit" within 30 days of publication. The minimum content of the notice is the location of the discharge, estimated volume, water body affected, steps taken to prevent future discharges and a phone number and contact name. Reporting Procedures Spills that are fully contained and removed quickly and are less than 1,000 gallons and do NOT reach surface waters, are NOT required to be reported to DWQ. However, a full spill report form must be filled out and kept on file. All spills must be logged in and include the time, date, approximate volume, duration and name of respondent(s). After containment is achieved, the Division of Water Quality, (DWQ) must be contacted: DWQ Asheville Regional Office 2090 US 70 Hwy.; Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Attention: Roger Edwards as soon as possible, but, in no case later than 24 hours after initial detection if: the spill has reached surface waters, "waters of the State", or if the spill exceeds 1,000 gallons. Use the "24-hour verbal notification report form" (attached) to report the required information regarding each SSO or spill to the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ). You must speak with a DWQ staff member. Do NOT leave a voice mail message. Investigate and Assess After receiving notification of a spill or SSO, the staff and contractor investigates, evaluates and photographs the spill or SSO and surrounding area to determine the extent of the overflow and whether additional resources are needed. In the case of a construction -related SSO, the construction contractor will work with the staff to execute the SSO response procedures. In the event that the SSO occurs at a tie-in location between an interceptor and a private user, the staff will contact the supervisor, for additional assistance with„the response procedures. The staff and contractor are responsible for containment, initial data collection, clean-up, initial sign posting and corrective actions. It is important to obtain as much information as possible at the time the SSO is occurring without precluding mitigation'of the SSO. 1. Determine the magnitude of the SSO. In order to accomplish this, the following information should be obtained: • Is overflow causing a traffic hazard such as displaced manhole cover or street flooding? • Is the SSO impacting a structure? • Has the SSO reached a stormwater inlet? • Has the SSO reached a waterway? • Is there potential for public exposure? Does the SSO involve a private / industrial connection? • Initial determinations of the cause of the overflow o Is overflow related to construction work? o Is overflow related to a street collapse? o Is overflow related to a power outage? 2.. Provide initial estimate of overflow rate using pictures and tables. Ideally, data would be gathered at multiple times (SSO start, middle, and end) during the event as the SSO discharge rate will change over time. The following information will be useful and should be gathered: • Spill Start time and date • Discharge rate • Dimensions of overflow (depth, width, etc.) • Velocity • Photos of event • Diagrams • Spill End time and date 3. Document all actions with a timeline. Locate SSO by address, cross street, GPS coordinates, and interceptor structure ID (i.e., manhole ID, clean'out ID, pump station ID, pipe ID, inside structure). • Verify the magnitude of the SSO. This includes verification of initial estimate of overflow rate and SSO discharge location. • Verify the cause of the overflow and make determinations for.; further investigation requirements if necessary. r Source Control and Containment Procedures: The following actions are needed when a spill or an SSO occurs: . Depending on the nature of the spill or overflow, -the initial assessment should indicate the priority of source control and/or containment. When the source can be isolated through valves, plugs or other methods, the flow should be discontinued immediately or reduced to the least possible volume. If the pumps on the location are not operating, the control panel should be checked to see if ■ The electrical power is on ■ Is the breaker tripped ■ If the breaker is closed, check the thermal overloads (external button). ■ If the overload is good, check the fuses, if you are trained to do so. ■ Is the pump straining? Or clogged with debris? ■ Do you smell a burned motor? If so, contact vendor from list. ■ Call for electrician from attached list. SSO Containment Staff responding to an SSO must make every effort to contain the overflow. Containment becomes more difficult if the overflow reaches the storm drain system or surface drainage way because the overflow can rapidly contaminate receiving waters such as creeks, streams, rivers, and other water bodies. During dry weather, the storm drain system can be used to store the overflow if it can be plugged downstream of the overflow or if the downstream storm drain pump station can be deactivated. Containment methods will typically include: • Using sand or dirt dikes and dams for small streams & creeks. • Digging holes or pits to prevent run-off to surface waters. • If the spill event resulted from an area wide power outage, you should contact the Power Company and identify your site as critical. You must have an account number for the location. • If the problem is mechanical in nature, retrieve parts from inventory and make repairs. • Re -order parts as they are used! • If the problem results from sewer blockage, call for a jet rodding machine. Options for containing overflows: Overflow onto ground • Rubber mats at catch basin or inlet Sand bags in gutter Dig earthen trench to contain or divert SSO Overflow in building • Evacuate affected people • Use sand bags/plastic sheeting if necessary • Avoid electrical shock —turn off power Overflow into storm drain / drainage way • Contact storm drain agency to coordinate diversion/containment of the overflow • Trace overflow in storm drainage system to downstream end point • Plug all affected storm system outlets and coordinate with Supervisor for strategy to contain spill • Turn off stormwater pump station On a major interceptor right-of-way: • Put up warning tape "Do Not Enter" around SSO site to restrict access. • In open areas lime, remove debris and lime site rotor -till if needed. Re -seed and mulch with straw. • In areas where there is under growth and small trees, flush area with potable water until no waste remains. Wait twelve to twenty four hours then lime the area. Be certain that lime does not flush to receiving stream. Note: Do NOT lime, if rain is forecasted. In citizen's yard: • Till the entire area if possible. Apply lime and follow with seed and straw. If waste or debris is not visible, apply lime and 2 inches of top soil and mix thoroughly. Then apply lime lightly, grass seed and mulch. On asphalt or concrete: • Set up containment at or near the storm drainage system. • Do not let the spill enter the storm drain system. • Put up Black or Red "DO NOT ENTER" tape around the SSO area. • Spread the lime on the spillage and sand or use other material to a depth of one inch. • Let this material absorb for one hour, then sweep up. Dispose of debris appropriately. • If spill is still evident, repeat application. • After removing the contaminated material, wash down area with high pressure water and bleach. • Pump clean up materials and wash water into sanitary sewer. In a creek or stream: • Take conductivity readings of the creek upstream and downstream to determine were a temporary dam should be placed. • The dam should be constructed near a manhole which is accessible to the jet rodder and vacuum truck. • Dam should be placed below the spill, as indicated by low conductivity reading. • Construct a dam, sized to contain the flow of water plus any flush water added during clean up. • Station two pumps at clean-up site; one to use, one for back-up: • Have a backhoe at the site for dam repairs as needed. • Wash down all rip -rap in stream bed until no residue is evident. • Put up warning tape: "Danger - Do Not Enter" at spill site and 400 feet downstream. • Pull stream samples for fecal coliform, upstream and downstream of spill. • Repeat sampling until normal. The NC Water Quality Standard is 200 colonies/100 ml for fecal coliform. If settled sludge evident sweep bottom until clean. If creek or stream is recreational water (swimming), notify the affected community and local officials as soon as the problem is discovered. 3. Required equipment for containing overflows Overflow onto ground and in buildings a. Rubber mats b. Sand bags/sand c. Plastic sheets d. Bypass pumps and pipe/hose Overflow into storm drain/drainage way a. Plugs b. Bypass pump and temporary piping Overflow at pump station a. Emergency generator b. Bypass pump Initiate Traffic Control and Secure Impacted Area from the Public Traffic control may be needed immediately to protect the public and/or staff. Typically,, immediate traffic control is needed if there is a street collapse or significant depression in the pavement related to the sewer, the manhole is ajar, or the overflow causes street flooding. Traffic control may also be needed to prevent wastewater from further disbursing and to protect the crew while containing the overflow and removing the blockage. 1. Initiate traffic control to prevent entry of vehicles and public into the SSO area. 2. If necessary, use other agencies, including police and sheriff, to ensure proper traffic control. Additionally, there may be instances where it is deemed that the resources needed to adequately provide traffic and crowd control require additional efforts. In these situations, staff may enlist the aid of emergency traffic control contractors. Post Warning Signs • Contamination warning signs shall be posted or (Danger; Do Not Enter; Keep Out) tape installed at sewer overflow sites when the overflow is exposed and/or enters a waterway until determined cleaned. • Initiate coordination of sign posting activities. • Contact the County Emergency Management to determine additional requirements, if the spill involves_ discharges of industrial waste. • Coordinate with the staff to determine the extent of sign posting efforts. • Notify DWQ and other agencies as appropriate. Clean -Up Procedures Clean-up Contaminated Area: Disinfection or proper disposal of contaminated soil, equipment, and structures will be performed if sewage comes in contact with them. If needed, request additional recommendations for decontamination procedures. Implement clean-up procedures to ensure compliance with recommended practices. In some cases there may be a need to utilize help from outside contractors to assist in the clean-up procedures. The permittee may impose clean-up requirements or simply provide recommendations on procedures that should be followed during clean-up activities of domestic raw sewage spills. For spills that may involve hazardous substances, clean-up procedures should be as directed by the County Emergency Management incident response official on call. Additionally, Emergency Management may provide recommendations for a contractor that can assist during clean-up activities. A. Determine clean-up requirements B. When recommended that additional resources are needed to adequately provide clean- up activities, the staff and contractor may enlist the aid of specialty clean-up contractors. C. When advised that general clean-up activities can be conducted, the staff and contractor will initiate these activities. Common clean-up procedures are listed as follows: • Flooded structure — home / building Contact owner for instructions. • Storm DrainJWaterway 1. Pump out wastewater into sewer system 2. Remove debris 3. Wash concrete and contain wash water, pump out into sewer system 4. Remove contaminated soil/plants from the storm drain 5. After the overflow cause has been mitigated and cleaned, remove all plugs / dams used to contain overflow • Street/Sidewalks/Driveways 1. Remove debris 2. Wash pavement and contain wash water 3. Remove wastewater • Soil / Equipment 1. Wash equipment with bleach solution, contain wash water, and pump out into sewer system. Water/bleach solution of,20:1 (3/4 cup of bleach per gallon) may be used to disinfect soil, equipment, and structures. 2. Remove or decontaminate contaminated soil / plants. Sample Receiving Water A. Obtain water samples and transport to the laboratory, for testing. Refer to SSO Sampling Procedures, Chain of Custody Record. B. If specialty water quality testing is required for those SSOs that involve an industrial connection to the interceptor, coordinate collection and transport of samples with the lab. Data Capture and SSO Documentation Assist in completing SSO data capture. Staff may gather the following'field data to determine flow volume: • Photos High water depths Flow velocity measured from hand-held flow meters • Flow meters and water level sensors located throughout the interceptor systems, including pump stations • Flow meters located in stormwater pump stations (if SSO entered storm drains) Initiate documentation of the SSO Complete background information for reporting to the appropriate regulatory agencies. The forms include the DWQ 24-hour verbal Notification Form and the 5-day report. Determine final overflow volume to determine if additional reporting to regulatory agencies is required and for the facility records. Overflow volume can also be estimated by using methods outlined in SSO Flow Estimation Methods, Charts and Photographs (attached): Verify that appropriate documentation process has been initiated. SSO,s will also be reported • As described in this manual. • SSOs records must be documented and maintained for three.years. SSO 24-hour Verbal Notification Requirements Provide 24-hour verbal notification to DWQ, as required. Certain overflows are required by law to be promptly reported to regulatory agencies. Refer to SSO & spill reporting requirements (see above). SSO 5-Day Report Guidance The 24-hour verbal notification and 5-day report require a determination to be made regarding the cause of the spill or SSO. The following guidance will assist in making that determination and documenting what remedial or corrective actions are necessary. The following is intended as guidance only. It does not describe every,type of information that could be relevant nor does it imply that the items listed are necessarily relevant to each spill event. SSO and Spill Causes: Select the primary cause of the SSO. Contributing causes can be discussed in the "Comments" section in Part II of the SSO 5-day report. Roots: Comment on any root control program in the area in question, cleaning and inspection frequency and smoke testing or videoing that has been done in the area. Describe the response to the SSO, what corrective actions have been ;accomplished thus far and what corrective actions are planned to prevent root intrusion in the future. Grease: Comment on the specific cause of the grease build up [i.e. sagging line, misaligned pipe joint, root intrusion causing grease build up or non -compliant grease contributors], cleaning and inspection frequency and smoke testing or videoing that has been done in the area. Describe the condition of the pump station floats (if the spill originated at a pump station). Describe the response to the spill and any recent inspections or enforcement actions of grease contributors, any repairs and/or upgrades being done or scheduled to be done to the section of infrastructure thought to be the cause of the grease build up, any education material distributed in the grease affected area. Comment on your enforceable grease ordinance. Pump Station Equipment Failure: - Describe the equipment that failed and what kind of notification/alarm systems are present. Comment on what situations trigger an alarm and if the alarm system was operable, when the last inspection/maintenance was preformed, any abnormal pump run times and the age of the infrastructure that failed. Describe the response to the spill, if spare parts were immediately available, what repairs have been or will be made, any upgrades needed to help prevent future system failings if applicable. Inflow and Infiltration (IM: Comment on any orders or schedules that address 1/1 issues, any corrective actions taken to reduce 1/I, flow studies, smoke testing or videoing that has been done to determine sources of 1/1, the age of the infrastructure that failed and any known causes of the 1/1 [i.e. sagging line, misaligned pipe joint, fractured pipe]. Describe the response to the spill and what corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this location. Vandalism: Provide the Police Report number. Comment on the site security and any previous acts of vandalism at this location. Describe the response to the spill and if additional security measures are planned to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Severe and Natural Condition: Describe the severe natural condition in detail including the name of the storm [if applicable], the amount of advance warning and any preparations that were made, the specific damage done to the system that led to the SSO, amount of rainfall and the duration of the Severe and Natural Condition. Describe the response to the spill, what repairs have been or will be made and any upgrades to or redundancy added to the system to help prevent future system failings due to Severe and Natural Conditions. Power Outage: Comment on the cause of the power outage [i.e. storm damage, equipment failure], the alternative power of pumping source, if it functioned properly and when it was last tested. Describe the response to the spill, any advance preparation [if caused by a storm event] and if any repairs and/or upgrades being done or scheduled to be done to prevent future power outages. Debris in Line: Comment on the specific cause of the debris in line [i.e. sagging line, misaligned pipe joint, root intrusion causing debris build up] the type of debris found in the line, potential sources of the debris and the cleaning and inspection frequency. Describe the response to the spill, any educational materials distributed in the area and any repairs and/or upgrades being done or scheduled to be done to the section of infrastructure thought to be the cause of the debris build up. Pipe Break: Describe the pipe [size, material, age, gravity, force main, high priority]. If gravity, comment on the upstream flow [gravity or force main], measures taken to prevent hydrogen sulfide production and inspection frequency. If force main, comment on if the break was vertical or horizontal, if there was a joint failure and inspection frequency. Describe the response to the spill, the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure and what repairs have been or will be made. Other: Comment on the specific cause of the SSO [i.e., third party damage, vehicle accident]. Describe the response to the spill, if adequate resources were available to address the problem and any action taken to lessen the impact of the spill. Hydraulic Surges: During large storms, overflows may occur because of infiltration and inflow (1/1) of stormwater into the sewer system. During very large storms, 1/1 can cause the flow in the collection system to exceed the hydraulic capacity of the pipes or pump stations. Under these conditions, it may not be possible to stop the overflow until the flows recede. Interceptors under construction are also susceptible to SSOs from failure of temporary plugs or other devices. Corrective / remedial actions: 1. Locate cause of overflow Construction site - Check with contractor and engineering staff to determine if there are temporary plugs installed at the site. Siphon or other structure a. Check alarm system for indication of problem; most alarms are transmitted by SCADA or telemetry. b. Check flow meters and pressure gauges to determine if pumps are operating within normal ranges. c. Check upstream and downstream manholes for SSOs or surcharging. d. Check tie-in structures if the SSO occurs near a private connection. 2. Stop or reduce SSO Take any necessary steps to stop SSO a. Divert upstream flow. b. Restart pumps or install temporary. c. Replace temporary plugs, install gates, etc. If SSO cannot be immediately stopped: a. Increase containment. b. Initiate bypass pumping. 3. Pump Station (Mechanical) If pump station does not have power, connect portable emergency generator, or portable bypass pump; electricians are required to connect a portable emergency generator to the pump station if an electric plug connection is not provided. 4. Check fuel for emergency generator or bypass pump. 5. If a pump is not operating properly, activate standby pump. 6. Investigate interceptor for possible damage or blockage. 7. Make other repairs as necessary. 8. Assist with determination and oversight of SSO cause correction. SSO 5-day Report Verify documentation and data tracking has been completed. Additionally, a copy of all reports shall be filed in the facility's Collection System file and retained for three years. Post -overflow / spill assessment / 5-day report Follow-up the 24-hour SSO / spill notification to the Division of Water Quality by completing the 5-day report (see attached report form). Summary of Primary Roles of the SSO Response Team A. Perform initial background investigation, determine best containment procedures, and take pictures and gather documentation necessary to determine spill quantities, cause, and duration. B. Follow regulatory reporting procedures, determine receiving water contamination, determine clean up procedures, collect samples for follow up analysis, determine if warning sign need to be posted and to what extent, and prepare any and all written reports to regulatory agencies. C. Mitigate the SSO, perform initial clean-up activities, coordinate equipment requirements to complete the remediation activities. Contacts and 24-hour Emergency Phone Numbers Contractor James & James Environmental Management 697-0063 (w) WWTP & Collection System ORC contractor: Juanita James 674-8171 (c) Harry, James 674-8169 (c). Harry & Juanita 696-9738 (h) Division of Water Quality (DWQ)— Raleigh (Central office), N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality — Surface Water Protection Section — Point Source — Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit (PERCS) 1601 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Toll Free: 877- 623-6748 Attention: PERCS Fax: 919-715-3060 Emergency (after hours): 800-858-0368 Division of Water Quality (DWQ) - Asheville Regional Office Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US 70 Hwy.; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500 Attn: DWQ — SWPS Fax: 828-299-7043 Emergency (after hours): 800-858-0368 Electricians: Allen's Electric - electrician: Lance Allen 697-1148 (w) 691-7067 (c) Generator Service: Carolina Energy Systems - Dale Blythe generator maintenance & repair 698-4355 Plumbers. Sewer & Drain: A Rooter King 252-2021 Arrow Rooter Sewer & Drain 251-5950 Mitchell Plumbing - plumbing: Mitchell 692-7306 (w) 329-9444 (c) Mr. Rooter 398-0075 Roto-Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain 681-5373 258-8001 Roto-Rooter 828-452-0160 (w) Roto-Rooter 828-586-5273 (w) Sid's Septic 828-488-3255 (w) 828-488-1686 (h) i Power Companies: Duke Power Progress Energy French Broad Electric Co-op Pressure Cleaning: All Clean Pressure Washing. 775-2313 Appalachian Pressure Washing 301-4007 Pumping and Septic Service: Able Septic Tank Service 254-1920 AAA Septic Tank Cleaning Service 684-6131 Mike's Septic Tank Service 253-2612 Mike Lusk 775-1658 (w) 683-1658 (h) 271-5640 (p) Simpson Septic - pump'truck 697-7777 Emeraencv Eauir)ment Parts Vendors: Ferguson's Plumbing 369-7124 (w) 545-1487 (h) Wholesale Supply 586-6355 (w) Ward's Plumbing 586-4213 (w) 586-3151 (w) IMSCO 800-476-2212 (w) Sexauer 800-431-1872 (w) TRAYCO 800-749-1120 (w) HAJOCA 800-968-3291 (w) Access to cleaning equipment Vendor / phone #s Pressure Washer Vacuum truck Hydraulic cleaning equipment High velocity cleaners, balls, kites, bags, parachutes, tires, & scooters; jet cleaner, jet rodder, high pressure cleaner Mechanical cleaning equipment Bucket machine, power rodder, hand rods; winches for scrapers, porcupines, & swabs; bucket machine; root cutter Closed circuit TV system Access to construction crews, contractors Vendor / phone #s Portable pumps Portable generators Portable heaters Spare parts inventory: assorted bends assorted wyes 8 X 4 assorted couplings assorted tees assorted ells assorted pipe assorted connectors and make -ups assorted manhole covers assorted brick assorted pumps* assorted motors / blowers *Cummings Cove Co LLC Pump Stations # 5 & 8 have simplex pumps that are readily available from Grainger or other local suppliers, therefore these are not stocked in the spare parts inventory . NC Emergency Management Mike Cook - Western Branch Manager 3305-15 16th Avenue SE; Conover, NC 28613 Phone: 828.466.5555 Cell: 828.244.1357 Pager: 877.369.8125 mcook(c-ncem.om Danny Gee - Area 15 Coordinator: Cherokee, Clay, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania; Phone: 828.687.7125 Cell: 828.712.0636 Fax: 828.687.7125 Pager: 877.369.8165 dgee(a-)ncem.org Jimmie Ramsey - Area 14 Coordinator: Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Swain, Yancey,, Phone: 828.649.0328 Cell: 828.712.1987 Fax: 828.649.0328 Pager: 877.373.5625 jramsey(a-)-ncem.orq_ Jeffery Cardwell Avery, Burke and Caldwell Phone: 828.754.1263 Cell: 828.493.0072 Fax: 828.754.1263 Pager: 877.369.8125 877-364-5994 jcardwellCa)-ncem.org Individual County Emergency Management Coordinators: Avery - David Vance Phone: 828.733.8210 Fax: 828.733.22.17 emergency.management@ncmail.net Buncombe - Jerry Vehaun Phone: 828.250.6601 Fax: 828.250.6609 ierry.vehaun(�buncombecounty.or Burke - Randy Price Phone: 828.433.6609 Fax: 828.438.1841 info(a)-bceoc.orq Caldwell - Tommy Courtner Phone: 828.757.1424 Fax: 828.757.1182 eoc(a)caldwellcountync.orq Haywood - Greg Shuping Phone:. 828.456.2391 Fax: 828.456.7836 gshuping(a)_haywoodnc.net Henderson - Rocky Hyder Phone: 828.697.4527 Fax: 828.698.6164 rhvder@hendersoncountync.or Jackson - Emergency Dispatch 828.586.1911 Todd Dillard Phone:828.586.7592 Fax: 828.631.2140 todddillard(aD-iacksonnc.orq Madison - Gordon Randolph Phone: 828.649.9608 Fax: 828.649.3649 Cell828-206-7910 McDowell - Terry Young Phone: 828.652.3982 Fax: 828.652.0100 terr ..young@mcdowellgov.com Mitchell - Eric Wiseman Phone: 828.688.2139 Fax: 828.688.4443 mitem(cDmain.nc.us Polk - Sandra. Halford Phone: 828.894.3067 Fax: 828.894.2328 sohalford(Walltel.net Rutherford - Roger Hollifield Phone: 828.287.6075 Fax: 828.287.6489 roger. hollifieldCa.rutherfordcountync.gov Transylvania - Kevin Shook Phone: 828.884.3188 Fax: 828.884.3145 tcem3ra�-citcom.net Yancey - Bill Davis Phone: 828.678.9463 Fax: 828.765.6977 bdavis-yanceycountync.gov On -Site Assessment & Mobilization Procedures 1. Response time — No longer than 60 minutes after notification 2. Determine the nature and seriousness of the spill: Source / location Volume Ongoing / increasing Probable cause(s) Nearby dangers 3. Notify James & James Env. Mgmt.: Give brief description of incident Location of incident Equipment, parts, materials needed Estimate of time for equipment / staff arriving on site Record time and date problem reported / found 4. Notify DWQ, if applicable Containment and Response Equipment, Supplies and Suppliers Response Supplies: Location: Vendor phone #s: Traffic signs & safety cones Plugs and dams Sand bags & rubber mats T-bar manhole lid lifter Ladder Dye tablets Shovel / rake Hand rodder Sewer snake Sewer ball Gasket and grout sealants Portable generator & fuel Air compressor Metal detector/electronic locator Lime Grass seed & straw & mulch Tape (Do Not Enter) Trash bags Plastic sheets supplier / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage supplier / office storage garage supplier / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage vehicle / office storage garage Personal Protective Equipment Location High visibility safety vests vehicle / office storage garage Rotating, flashing beacons vehicle Confined space air monitoring equipment - vehicle Harnesses, hoist and tripod vehicle Rubber gloves vehicle / office storage garage Rubber boots & safety shoes vehicle Safety glasses & face shields vehicle / office storage garage Face masks vehicle / office storage garage Protective clothing vehicle / office storage garage Hearing protection vehicle / office storage garage Hand sanitizer vehicle / office storage garage Lock -out, tag -out locks & tags vehicle / office storage garage First -Aid kit and supplies vehicle / office storage garage Response Equipment: items located at office storage garage Backhoe Bobcat Portable generator Manhole ventilators Drop cord and lights Safety harnesses Sewer snake & jetter Portable pumps Welding equipment & supplies Plumbing service vehicle Smoke machine Use this form 1 verbally report the 24-hour riodfication to the NC Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office (828) 296-4500. Indicate one: VWNTP Upset, Spill, Bypass BIMS Incident No. Permit Numbers: NPDES NC00 Collection System: WQCS Facility Name: County: Incident Started: Date: Time: AM/PM Incident Ended: Date: Time: AM/PM Estimated Volume: Surface Water Name: Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: Pipe Failure/Break; Grease; Power Outage; Reported by (name): Gallons Reach Surface Waters? Yes No Gallons Severe Natural Condition; Pump Station Equipment Failure; Other (Explained in Part II) Fish Kill?: Yes No I&I; Vandalism; Debris in Line; Roots; Reported to (DWQ staff name): Date: Time: I AM/PM Use t`"rr� format to prepare a Press Reiease: Press Release Notification of Waste Spill in (insert name of county) County House Bill 1160, which the General Assembly enacted in July 1999, requires those municipalities, industries and others who operate waste handling systems issue news releases when a waste spill of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected county (ies): The Municipality, Industry, WWTP, etc. had a wastewater spill (date) of an estimated (amount) gallons at (site location). The (untreated/partially treated) wastewater spilled into (creek, river, unnamed tributary) in the (name) River Basin. The Division of Water Quality was notified of the event on (date) and is reviewing the matter. For information contact the (Municipality, Industry, WWTP, etc.) at (phone number with area code). t DEEMED PER&,-,-,'TED COLLECTION SYSTEIW-M'EQUIREMENTS 15A NCAC 02T — WASTE NOT DISCHARGED TO SURFACE WATERS SUBCHAPTER 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than 200,000 gallons per day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this Rule: (1) The sewer system is effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the sewer system has been developed and is actively maintained. (3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) are inspected by the permittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days, per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week. (5) High -priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and inspections are documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system is conducted at least once per year. (7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice is provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1 C. (8) A Grease Control Program is in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. (B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its representative. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. (9) Right-of-ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. (10) Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. (b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted. (c) The Director may determine that a collection system should not be deemed,, to be permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter. Collectior, "System Frequently Asked wuestions General Permifting Questions Why Is The Division Implementing A New Permit Program For Collection Systems? This program grew from the realization that collection systems have outlived their useful life without any continual reinvestment for extending the life. This has led to ',,an increase in Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) that potentially degrade water quality,and threaten human health and wildlife. Since the Division .implemented enforcement procedures and spill response measures in the late 90's, there have been great strides in the awareness and benefits of operating a collection system in a proactive and preventative way instead of a reactive way. However, the Division has not always issued permits for sewer extensions. Therefore, a permit program, developed through a stake holders group and federal rules, was necessary to encompass entire collection systems that were never permitted and have often gone unmanaged since installation. Isn't My Collection System Covered Under My NPDES Permit? There is a proper operation and maintenance clause in your NPDES permit. However, the collection system permit serves as a more defined extension of that clause. These permits are linked together upon issuance and renewal of each. What Is In This New Permit? The new system wide collection system permit contains five sections: performance standards, operation and maintenance, inspections, record keeping and general conditions. The focus is to become proactive and preventative in operating and maintaining the collection system instead of simply reacting to problems. Therefore, there are conditions for grease control, planned reinvestment into the system through a formal Capital Improvement Plan, alarms for pump stations, spare parts, inspections, cleaning, mapping, observation, preventative maintenance and everything needs to be documented through proper record keeping. The main condition for which all others support is the prohibition of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). SSOs are not forgiven unless the Permittee submits justification that the SSO was beyond their control. A copy of the permit shell can be downloaded from our applications page. What Information Is Available That May Help Me With This New Permit? Our web site (http://portal,ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/cs/apps) has the permit application CSA 10/05), the permit shell, record keeping requirements and the collection system rule (15A NCAC 2T .0101) available for download from our Applications page. The Division continues to collect examples of grease ordinances, grease education material, operation and maintenance forms, Capital Improvement Plan guidance, annual reports and other.pertinent collection information that will gladly be distributed upon request. When Will My Permit Be Issueu The North Carolina Clean Water Act of 1999 stipulates that approximately 20% of the state's municipal and domestic collection systems be permitted each year over the next five years beginning July 1, 2000. Systems permitted for, or conveying flows over 200,000 gallons per day will receive an individual permit. The rest will be "deemed permitted" (see:. What is Deemed Permitted?). Applications are sent out according to permitted treatment plant flow (largest to smallest). Systems with past compliance problems were able to be "bumped up" the list. After an application is received, the permit reviewer and regional inspector coordinate a site visit. The purpose is to further discuss the permit expectations face to face with the applicant and also conduct a brief inspection of the collection system. After the visit, a follow up letter will be provided outlining. any needed information and depending on the nature of the information requested, a draft permit may be sent for review. Once the final information is received, a draft may be prepared and sent back out for review (if not already done) or the permit may be issued. Failure to respond to multiple requests for additional information will result in permit issuance with no compliance schedules. All conditions will need to be complied with as shown. In some cases, the permitting unit may move forward with permit issuance if scheduling a site visit cannot be arranged in a timely manner. Therefore, permit issuance can be anywhere from one month to several, depending on the complexity of the permit, whether a site visit is performed or a public notice is required. What If I Can't Comply With Everything In The Permit? The Division realizes that most everyone may not be able to comply with certain permit conditions upon issuance of the permit. Therefore, in certain instances, compliance schedules decided upon by the applicant and agreed to by the Division will be incorporated into the permit to allow for time to acquire resources and develop programs in accordance with the permit conditions. For instance, if a grease educational program has not yet been developed as required in Condition 1(4), a compliance date can be put with that particular condition to indicate when the program will be developed and implemented. How Will Enforcement Work For Collection Systems If The New Permit Eliminates The Point System? The Division is developing a guidance document for Condition 1(2). A link will be posted upon issuance of the guidance document. Basically, with the elimination of the' point system, no "good" points will exempt a collection system owner for enforcement on a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). Enforcement will be based on compliance with the collection system permit through submitted documentation that all preventable measures were taken to prevent the SSO and past compliance problems. It will also include reasonable judgment exercised by the Division regional office. Is There A Fee Involved For This Permit? Currently, an annual fee of $810 will be charged for collection systems designed for less than million gallons per day. Those over will be charged $1310. A bill will be sent by the Division and to be paid within thirty days of receipt. Fees for permits stay in the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section and fund our many water quality programs. This includes 73 salaries, operating costs, inspections and compliance enforcement. What Can I Expect From A Co,,..--tion System Inspection? The inspector will want to'look at your record keeping and your comprehensive map as it relates to the permit conditions during the in -office portion. ,In the field portion, he or she will ask to see some pump stations where you may be asked to pull floats to test alarms or telemetry, open control panels, run pumps, run permanent generators under load, see spare parts and portable pumps and generators, etc. Portions of line will also be inspected so manholes will be popped. This is alsoan opportunity to look at and discuss any pertinent issues that may not quite fit into compliance with the collection system permit. The Division wants to assist you with compliance and has the resources to recommend potential solutions. Be sure to have your gloves, a manhole pick and any other tools to perform the above tasks. The Permit Application Asks About Satellite Systems. What Is A Satellite System? A satellite system is a collection system where wastewater conveyed by that collection. system is sent to a nearby wastewater treatment facility owned by another entity (POTW). Typically, and hopefully, a formal agreement is in place that describes the connection points, allowable flow, method of flow monitoring and addresses enforcement if the collection system owner discharges wastewater into the POTW's collection system that causes that POTW to have SSOs or exceed permit limits. If I Have More Than One Treatment Plant, Do I Need To Submit Separate Applications? If the collection system is a contiguous system (i.e. in the same general location), only one application is necessary. Report information for the entire collection system as well as combined permitted and current flows. In some instances, a single entity owns collection systems and treatment plants in several locations throughout the state. These collection systems are totally separate and have separate personnel involved in the operation and maintenance. Under this scenario, separate permit applications should be submitted. The Division will notify by certified letter as to when an application should be submitted. Specific Questions Relating to A Permit Condition Are Manhole Covers Considered Restricted Access? Yes, but if vandalism becomes a problem, more restricted access such as a lock should be installed. Are Bollards Required Around Above Ground Manholes And Other Collection System Features? The Division highly recommends bollards if above ground features are being destroyed by being hit by mowers, equipment, ATVs, etc. The Permittee must do everything possible to prevent SSOs. What Is The Division's Interpretation Of Telemetry And SCADA? The Division thinks of telemetry what some term an "auto -dialer for pump station alarm notification. A system hooked to a land based phone line that is programmed to dial numbers upon an alarm condition. There is no automatic check that communication is intact. SCADA is thought of by the Division as a more advanced alarm, or operating, notification system for pump stations. With SCADA, there is an automatic polling feature that routinely contacts each station to ensure communications are working. Additionally, some SCADA systems can provide remote control tau ures for pump stations from, a cenL'I-dfi location.. Data is also logged electronically upon alarm conditions. Other systems have recently been proposed that are not exactly an auto -dialer and not exactly SCADA. These are radio or cell based telemetry systems that communicate alarm conditions to a central dispatching location owned by the communications company with which a collection system owner hires or one in which the collection system owner is provided Internet access to view system information. In both instances, alarm conditions immediately signal directly -to the collection system personnel via telephone, pagers, faxes, 'E-mails, pop up computer messages, etc. or to a central dispatch location which in turn contacts the collection system personnel. Report logs are stored for a specified amount of time (years) by the communications company which enables quick review and documentation for recurring problems. Typically, there is an installation fee and then a monthly fee involved in these systems. The Division may accept these systems as meeting Condition 1(10) of the permit after a review of the manufacturer's information (see What Is The Requirement For Alarms?). What Is The Requirement For Alarms? Condition 1(10) requires retrofit of audible and visual alarms on pump stations if SCADA is not present and even if an auto -dialer is present. Note that any permits for pump stations issued since the mid '80's required audible and visual alarms. It has been a common misconception that if an auto -dialer is installed, that the alarms can be removed or disabled. If alarms are in your permit, they should be present and functional. The reason for requiring audible and visual alarms is that it shows that preventative measures are being taken to prevent an overflow, which is this permit program's goal. Secondly, upon review of the Division's spill database, maintained since 1998, it was discovered that spills did occur and were not promptly responded to because the auto -dialer failed. Reasons given for spills include: phone line was out, lightning struck the phone line, the auto -dialer was not functioning, the auto -dialer was disabled, etc. Therefore, the, Division does not feel that alarm systems dependent on phone lines are .reliable enough to avoid a secondary alarm back up such as the audible and visible alarms. Note: The alarms do no good if they are not in a conspicuous location where they can't be seen or heard. Be sure they can achieve the benefit they were designed to provide. My Pump Station Is So Remote That Audible And Visual Alarms Will Do Nothing. Why Do I Have To Install Them? Are you positive that no one ever goes out there? Is it near an open field, trail, cemetery, land fill, park? If so, at some point, someone could be walking their dog, jogging, remembering a loved one, disposing of trash or participating in a sporting event nearby who may call if they hear and see those alarms (this is coupled with a condition to have emergency numbers and pump station ID's posted). At the very least, do cars drive by where they could see a flashing light? Without getting into the probability as to how often someone is nearby or whether they will call, it shows that you are doing everything you can to prevent an overflow. If it is truly a remote area, one recommendation is to run the alarms up to the beginning of the access road along with your sign. If that is not feasible, submit documentation and pictures to the Division for a variance for that particular pump station. It is beneficial if the pump station has had no overflow violations. What If My Right Of Ways (Ro,_ Are Not Owned? If a sewer line runs through another's property, the Division suggests speaking with the land owner and explaining the need for access in the event of an emergency: Ensure that any items destroyed (fence, grass, bush, etc.) will be replaced at your expense. If the land owner is difficult, it may be necessary to obtain a court order to get to a spill. If Someone Builds A Permanent Structure In My Right Of Way, Can The Division Require It Be Removed? Section A under the collection system permit, Condition 11(7) requires accessible right of ways (see: What Does Accessibility Mean When Referring to ROWs?). If a permanent structure is built, without knowledge or even with knowledge, that impedes accessibility. The Division cannot personally require removal of the structure. The Division can assist in supporting the collection system owner in getting the structure removed by emphasizing the permit condition requirements and the consequences involved if a spill occurs that cannot be quickly noticed and stopped through correspondence with the collection system owner. This correspondence can be presented to the appropriate person(s) as support for why the structure should be removed. In some cases, the collection system owner may have to result in court actions. What If A Line Is Under Wetlands Or A Lake Or On A Mountain Side? Condition 1(2) of the permit indicates that everything must be done to prevent an SSO. The Division realizes that it is difficult to get access to lines that are under water, wetlands or on steep slopes. In these worst case scenarios, the portions of these lines can be included in the permit. What Does "Accessibility" Mean When Referring To Rows? The intent is that all lines can be accessed with the equipment necessary to promptly clean up a spill or simply perform maintenance and/or repair of a sewer line. Heavy brush that cannot be walked through is not considered accessible. However, the Division does not require clear cutting of areas either. It is the Permittee's best judgment whether lines are accessible and what steps need taken to make them accessible such as removal of trees, etc. What Is A High Priority Line? According to the definition in 15A NCAC 2T .0402 states the following: "High -priority Sewer Line" means any aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line contacting surface waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in such a manner that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated as high priority in a permit. A list of high priority lines should be submitted with your permit application. The permit upon issuance will include this list as an attachment to the permit. Is Sanitizing The Stream After A Spill Proper Procedure? No! Adding anything to the stream except for clean water can potentially cause more harm and violate stream standards, resulting in further violations. What Is An Acceptable Greasu —Jucation Program? An acceptable grease education program is one in which information about why grease is, bad for the collection system is prepared in a concise manner, distributed to residential and commercial customers and the distribution is documented. There are several methods of preparing and distributing grease information: flyers, door hangers, bill stuffers, newspaper publications, web site postings, brochures and posters posted in public areas such as the library, town hall, utility department billing office., grocery stores, etc. Some collection system owners have available funds to spot television advertisements, develop ,a grease "mascot" and paint information on buses and utility vehicles. These methods represent a range of solutions, some economical and some more costly. The Division expects each collection system owner to develop an effective grease education program within their budget. Documentation must be kept for a minimum of three years as to when and where this information was distributed. We Don't Have A Grease Problem. Why All The Emphasis On Grease? The Division hears this often. If you have had a spill due to a grease blockage, you have a grease problem whether it is major or minor. Nine times out of ten, the facilities reporting no grease problem have reported spills due to grease blockages. Part of being proactive and showing permit compliance is to have your program in place. In case something does occur, you'll have the documentation necessary to show that everything possible was done to prevent that spill. We Have A Yearly Budget. Why Do We Need A Formal Capital Improvement Plan? To properly operate and maintain your collection system, one needs to know where the deficiencies are, identify them and designate funding to correct those deficiencies for the long term in a formal, organized manner. Once these deficiencies are corrected, the collection system should have constant reinvestment simply to maintain and extend its useful life. One reason for the collection system permit program is that historically, collection systems are "out of sight, out of mind". Often the monies for collection systems are lumped together with the water system and wastewater treatment plant. Sometimes funds are not, available for the collection system because it has been spent on these other items. If you bought a new car, would you never get an oil change or rotate your tires? Of course not. It is your investment and you want it to last as long as possible. Your collection system is an important investment that your employer and your customers pay. To exercise good stewardship, it should be properly maintained not only because money has been spent fixing it up, but also because proper O&M will make it last while protecting the environment, keeping user rates down and avoiding enforcement for water quality violations. The Capital Improvement Plan is a valuable tool for organizing and planning for your current and future investments. Where Can I Get Assistance With A Capital Improvement Plan? The North Carolina Rural Center is an excellent source. Their web address is http://www.ncruralcenter.org . There are references on the site to CIPs ,and funding for them. Contact Billy Ray Hall -President, at (919) 250-4314. The League of Municipalities provides budget services to members. Contact: Kelli H. Kukura Phone: (919) 715-3942 E-mail Address: kkukura@nclm.org I r� Does My Comprehensive Map -'ed To Be Computerized? The comprehensive map does not need to be computerized. Although, it would be a goal to plan for in the future due to the capabilities and benefits of computerized, mapping. The intent of the comprehensive map is not that it fits all on one sheet, but that the collection system and all information associated with it (size, approx. age, flow direction, pipe material, approximate taps into line segments, pump station locations, names, capacities, etc.) is available in one central location. This will enable not only the current collection system personnel to quickly view information about the system to make decisions about line cleaning, ROW maintenance, rehabilitation needs, capacity issues, connection points for new flows, etc., but that someone in the future can come in and quickly become familiar with the system. The Division does not want to see a stack of unorganized as -built plans collecting dust in the corner or scattered between several locations as proper collection system O&M depends on knowledge of the entire system as a whole. What Record Keeping Is Required For The Permit? A summary is available from our Applications page. The Division does not dictate how these records are to be maintained, but the intent is that the information is quickly available by your collection system personnel and by the Division during an inspection. Proper planning when developing a record keeping system should be employed. Source: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/faq Contact information: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection Section Point Source - Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit (PERCS) 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Toll Free: (877) 623-6748 Fax: (919) 715-3060 Attention: PERGS Staff Contacts: Deborah Gore Supervisor 919-807-6383 Monti Hassan Environmental Engineer 919-807-6314 Michael Leggett Enivronmental Engineer 919-807-6312 Steve Lewis Environmental Chemist 919-807-6308 Daryl Merritt Environmental Specialist 919-807-6307 Sarah Morrison Environmental Engineer 919-807-6310 Asheville Regional Office 2090 US 70 Hwy.; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Attention: Chuck Cranford Pretreatment: Hiwassee, Little Tennessee, Neuse, Yadkin — Emg. Response Collection Systems Emergency Response Collection Systems & Enforcement; Emg. Resp. Pretreatment: Broad, Cape Fear, French Broad, Tar - Pamlico — Emg. Response N. COVE SUMMIT DR. COVE SUMMIT DR. S. COVE SUMMIT DR. r HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA CUMMINGS COVE COMPANY, LLC. COMMUNITY DEVELOPER VALLEY VIEW GOLF VILLAS MOUNTAIN TOP WAY ., it COVE OVERLOOK DR. MAIN ffiff� SR� m VIEW 'r Tim E. GUMMING WOODS UK CUMMING WOODS Cf. ROAD MAP NORTH Permit Number i'QC_%Q02_a8 Central Files: APS SWP 04/09/13 Permit Tracking Slip Program Category Status Project Type Non -discharge Active New Project Permit Type Version Permit Classification Deemed permitted collection system management and operation 1.00 Individual Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation roy.davis Coastal SW Rule Permitted Flow Facili Facility Name Major/Minor Region "Cu[nmings Cove Company LLC Minor Asheville Location Address County Henderson Facility Contact Affiliation Owner Owner Name Owner Type Cummings Cove Company LLC Non -Government Owner Affiliation Shannon'R. Ginn tMarmgerJ ��Cumming.s Cove Pkwy (Hendersonville'N'C 28739 Dates/Events Scheduled Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration 09/28/07 09/27/07 09/28/07 09/28/07 Regulated Activities Wastewater collection Outfall NULL Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin • �F NA � >> Mom._ Michael F. Easley, Governor `0? QG A+ a William G. Ross Jr., Secretary UJ zkri „ ,{ortl�'Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION September 28, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL -RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 7006 3450 0002 7064-0932- -- _ -- -- - Mr. Shannon R. Ginn, Managing Member Cummings Cove Company, LLC 20 Cummings' Cove Parkway Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 SUBJECT: Deemed Permitted Wastewater Collection System Permit No: WQCSD0278 Cummings Cove Henderson County Dear Mr. Ginn: You are hereby issued sewage collection system Permit WQCSD0278. This permit establishes ._-operational and maintenance _requirements -for the collection_system_serving Cummings Cove. 15 A NCAC 02T - Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, was adopted by the North Carolina - E-nvironmental-Management Comm ission-on-September-1-, 2006. These-ReguIations_place— _. significant, operation, maintenance, and reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate a wastewater collection system with average daily flows of less than 200,000 gallons per day. This letter is provided as guidance to assist you in complying with the reporting and operation and maintenance requirements relating to 'collections systems and to advise you that you are subject to system review, inspections, and enforcement if the system is not in compliance with the regulation. In order to comply with the Regulation the following is required by 15 A NCAC 02T .0403: (1) The sewer system must be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the sewer system must be developed and be actively maintained. No ethCarolina atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper (3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, maintenance of spare parts inventory and overflow response must be developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) or SCADA must be inspected by the permittee or his representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry or SCADA system must be inspected at least once per week. (5) High -priority sewers must be inspected by the permittee or his representative at least once every six -months and those inspections must be documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee, or his designated representative, of the entire sewer system must be conducted at least once per year and that inspection must be documented. (7). Overflows and bypasses must be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 028 .0506(a), and public notice must be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1 C. (8) A Grease Control Program must be put in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program must include -at 'least - biannual distribution of educational materials, to all customers, relating to the proper disposal of grease and the adoption of legal means to require grease interceptors for new food service -establishments and the retrofit, if necessary, of grease interceptors at existing food service establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system- rom other-publib and private satellite sewer systems. (B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual distribution of grease education materials to all customers of the collection system. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. (9) Right-of-ways and easements must be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. (10) Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of the Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Please be advised that the Asheville Regional Office performs Wastewater Collection System inspections. You should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all criteria listed above. Also, this office has a Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant on staff to offer assistance to you in `°^� �7;�`�'td�a'�3�?18#r�'+C.ee kiwa raY�6=�`i+citieir�al.4*aer E i VgA7-�c Michael F. Easley, Governor \'rt s William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources =`- �� Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION September 6, 2007 Mr. Ginn Cummings Cove Company LLC 20 Cummings Cove Pkwy Hendersonville, NC 28739 SUBJECT: Wastewater Collection System Owner & Operator Requirements Cummings Cove WWTP NCO057541 Henderson County Dear Mr. Ginn: I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the requirements for sewerage collection systems that were first established in 15 NCAC .02H .0200 in March 2000 and are now found in 15 NCAC 2T .0403, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, which became effective September 1, 2006. These Regulations place significant operation, maintenance and reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate a wastewater collection system with average daily flows of less than 200,000,gallons per day. These regulations are applicable to your facility. This letter is provided as guidance to assist you in complying with the new reporting and operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements and to advise you that you are subject to system review, inspections and possible enforcement, if the system is not in compliance with the regulation. For your convenience and easy reference, a highlight of these requirements and the following guidance are offered (see enclosed). You may find the regulations using the following web site: http:/lh2o.enr.state.ne.us/peres/Collection%2OSystems/CollectionSVster-hsHome.htmI The Asheville Regional Office will be increasing the level of oversight, compliance activities and enforcement relating to collections systems, therefore, we wanted to be sure you a..re aware of the requirements for these systems. We will be performing NPDES Wastewater Collection System inspections sometime in the near future. Ne Carolina oNaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX (828) 299-7043 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper September 6, 2007 Page 2 of 2 If this Office has not previously inspected your wastewater collection system and records of same, you should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all criteria listed above. Enclosed is an inspection form that you can use to assemble your records prior to an inspection by the staff of this Office. This Office has a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant on staff to offer assistance to you in complying with the requirements of these regulations. Should you have questions or need additional information regarding this issue, please -contact Don Price at (828) 296-4500. Should you have any other questions concerning this correspondence or the requirements relating to collection systems, please contact; Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828- 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Deborah Gore - PERCS Unit - w/out enclosures - SWPS - Central Office Files - w/out enclosures H' complying with the requiremer A the regulation. If you would like 1 Ike advantage of this assistance please call Don Price at the phone number indicated on the letterhead. Should you have questions or need to discuss this matter please contact Roy Davis in this office at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Xc"` . shctl]e Regional Office File SWP Central Office Files Roy Davis Jeff Poupart, PERCS WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor March 23, 2015 Garry Sherrill Cummings Cove Company LLC 20 Cummings Cove Pkwy Hendersonville, NC 28739 SUBJECT: Collection System Non -Sampling Inspection Cummings Cove Company LLC Permit No: WQCSD0278 Henderson County Dear Mr. Sherrill: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Enclosed please find a copy of the Collection System Non -Sampling Inspection Form from the inspection conducted on 3/3/2015. The facility was.found to be in compliance with permit WQCSD0278. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. ` Sincerely, , � a ,A P ` Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enc. cc: James & James Environmental Management, Inc. MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement Ashevi le Filles G:\WR\WQ\Henderson\Collection Systems\Cummings Cove WQCSD0278\CEI15.doe 2090 U.S. Hwy. 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-2964500 \ Internet: www.ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Compliance Jnsuection Resort Permit: WQCSD0278 Effective: 09/28/07 Expiration: Owner : Cummings Cove -Company LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC County: Henderson Region: Asheville Contact Person: Garry • Sherrill Title: Executive Director of Operations Phone: 828-233-1512 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Juanita Reed 'James 828-697-0063 On -site representative Juanita Reed James 828-697-0063 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 Entry Time: 10:45AM Exit Time: 11:45AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status:., Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Pump Station (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WbCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The facility appears to be very well maintained. Risers and. bladders were placed on both manholes at the VWVfP. James & James Environmental Inc., performs an inspection twice per year of the entire collection system. All pump stations are on telemetry. A newsletter is distributed twice per year to residents that includes information on grease control. It appears that all requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .0403 Permitting by Regulation are being met. Pump Station #13 652 Cummings Battle Trail: The visual alarm was not working - bulb needs to be replaced. Page: 2 r_ Permit: WQCSD0278 - Owner- Facility:"Cummings.Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 . Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine 12 - 539 Cummings Battle T Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is it accessible in all weather conditions? 0 ❑ ❑. ❑ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? W11 ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? -M- ❑ ❑ ❑ Are wet wells free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ . ❑ ❑ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are floats/controls for,pumps/alarms operable? ❑ ❑ El Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is simple telemetry present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sirnple telemetry operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms{present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the -Pump station inspected as required? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ " .Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? . Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump.station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overnow? ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑❑0❑ ❑❑0❑ -M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ -❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 E 0 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner- Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System. inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: 14 - 770 Cummings Battle T Puma Station Pump station type Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? d Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Yes No NA NE Duplex ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑❑■❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1111 M • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ Page: 4 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner:- Facility: Cummings Cove Company. LLC' Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 Inspection Type,:: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is pump station free.of overflow piping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: 13 - 652 Cummings Battle T Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? . ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Areal[ pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are wet wells free of excessive debris? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? ❑ ❑0 ❑ Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? . ❑ 0.0 ❑ Is simple telemetry present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is simple telemetry operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms present?N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the Pump station inspected as required? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are backflow devices in place? ❑ ❑ M❑ Are backflow devices operable? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are air relief valves in -place? ❑ ❑ M❑ Are air relief valves operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is an emergency generator available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Can the emergency generator run the pumps? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator operable? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does it include: Instructions for notification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Pump station identifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 5 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/03/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Emergency phone number 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is public access limited? 0 ❑ ❑ 0 Is pump station free of overflow piping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: Visual alarm not working - needs bulb replacement. Page: 6 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. Governor Director June 6, 2013 Mr. Garry Sherrill, Executive Director of Operations Cummings Cove Company, LLC 20 Cummings Cove Parkway Hendersonville, NC 28739 John E. Skvarla, III Secretary SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection Cummings Cove Company LLC Permit No: WQCSD0278 Henderson County Dear Mr. Sherrill: Enclosed please find a copy of the collection system inspection report from the inspection conducted on June 5, 2013. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit WQCSD0278. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 ext.4662. Sincerely, GiY� s Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: James & James Env. Mgmt. Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Collection Systems\Cummings Cove WQCSD0278\CEI. 6-5-13.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One NOtfhCalO Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043 /llria Internet: www.ncwatercivali�.org Naturatlry Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCSD0278 Effective: 09/28/07 Expiration: Owner: Cummings Cove Company LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC County: Henderson Region: Asheville Contact Person: Garry Sherrill Title: Phone: 828-233-1502 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: , Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 06105/2013 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 02:15 PM Primary Inspector: xt.46 ector: Wanda P Frazier �j Phone: Ext.46 6-4500 Secondary nspector(s): 62 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records ■ Monitoring & Rpting ■ Inspections Pump Station Reqmts (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Deemed Permitted Regulations: A notification of deemed permit 2T regs and requirments, was mailed to permittee on 9-22-2007. Development: The residental development consists of 305 existing residential homes, administrative offices, golf shop / restaurant / clubhouse, golf maintenance shop, sports complex and real estate office. The development will consist of — 600 homes when completed. Collection System consists of: > 11 miles of 8-inch sdr 21 (sewer drain pipe); 2-inch & 3-inch force mains; 15 lift stations with telemetry, dual (audible & visual) high water alarms, portable generator receptacles; natural gas permanent emergency generator; and Cummings diesel emergency generator (located at the WWTP). Sewer map: The sewer map was prepared by Bill Lapsley, P.E., Lapsley and Associates, dated 10-10-08, and was updated on 4-22-13, to add Mountain Top Phase 3. Pump Stations: 1. 3017 Cove Loop Road - duplex 2 HP w/ telemetry - (30-40 yds off street in woods) 2. 1430 Mountain Meadow Drive — duplex 2 HP w/ telemetry - (on golf course) 3. 4470 Cove Loop Road — duplex 3 HP w/ telemetry - (by the waterfall) 4. 222 Whistlewood Lane — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry - (next to the road) 5. 3542 Cummings Cove Parkway - simplex 2 HP w/ telemetry - serves.1 house only (in woods) 6. 3473 Cummings Road (WWTP) — duplex 3 HP w/ telemetry at WWTP - Cummings diesel emergency generator runs WWTP and US 7. 64 Triple Fairways Drive — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry.- 20 KW Cummings - natural gas emergency generator 8. 1 Greenway Drive — 0.5 HP simplex w/ telemetry - (left of maintenance bldg.) 9. 121 Cummings Ridge Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry - (beside lot 14) 10. 135 Cummings Ridge Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry - (unpaved cul-de-sac) 11. 314 Cummings Battle Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry 12. 539 Cummings Battle Trail — duplex 10 HP w/ telemetry 13. 652 Cummings Battle Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry 14. 770 Cummings Battle Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry 15. 951 Cummings Battle Trail — duplex 5 HP w/ telemetry Ave & Max Flows: January 2013 WWTP maximum flow: 60,000 gpd — heavy rain; monthly average: 23,000 gpd Feb 2013 maximum flow: 80,000 gpd — heavy rain; monthly average: 20,000 gpd There are two collection system manholes near the WWTP that are under water during rain events. Page: 2 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine One had been damaged with a bush hog and is now (April / May 2013) repaired. Both have dishes installed to prevent [&I. A bladder insert may be needed, instead. Inspection Observations: FOG Program: No FOG materials have been distributed this year. The developer publishes a monthly newsletter for the homeowners. Residents should be reminded twice a year in the newsletter, that fats, oils and grease are not . permitted to be disposed of in the collection system. The FOG notice will appear in the July newsletter. Grease from commercial food service is collected in a 50 gallon drum, picked up and sold to Fuel Works (Wade Sutton - Rutherfordton) on a frequent basis (summer: 1/month; remainder of the year: 1/quarter). The grease trap is pumped twice a year. Records and Reporting: All of the collection system records and correspondence, such as: maintenance records, pump station inspections, logbooks, work orders, invoices, billing / budgets, FOG notices and other:, related documentation, are required to be maintained for a period of three years. A system for tracking the maintenance activities, other than filing invoices, needs to be developed and maintained by the permittee. The permittee needs to review the pump station log books and all records on a frequent basis. The permittee currently performs a visual inspection of the collection system by driving through the development weekly. An annual observation of the entire collection system, including remote areas, is required to be performed and documented. A SPAR (System Performance Annual Report) is no longer required for flows < 0.2 MGD. Operation and Maintenance: Pump station weekly visits are performed and documented by Cummings Cove employee(s)., The permittee recently contracted the O&M of the collection system to James & James Environmental Management, Inc. Twice a year, a complete evaluation and O&M activities of all of the pump stations are performed . (Note: all pumps are submersible - no lubrication required) J&J's emergency contact phone number is posted -on the signage at the pump stations. The Spill Response Action Plan was received by DWQ 11-12-08. It was recently updated (2013). The emergency generators self test weekly. Carolina Energy Systems (828-698-4355) is the' maintenance & service contractor. They service the generators twice a year and as needed. Page: 3 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? 1=l ■ n n What educational tools are used? The developer publishes a monhtly newsletter for the homeowners. Residents should be reminded twice a year in the newsletter, that fats, oils and grease are not permitted to be disposed of in the collection system. The FOG notice will appear in the July newsletter. Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? Is.Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts? Does CIP cover three to five year period? Does CIP include Goal Statement? 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? Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and .treatment? CIP Comments Is system free of known points of bypass? If no, describe type of bypass and. location Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? # Does the sign include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? 24-hour contact numbers nn■n r1n■n nn■n nn■n nn■n nn■n nn■n nn■n nn■n $45,000.00 $130,000.00 ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Page: 4 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility:" Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System InspectlNon Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine If no, list deficient pump stations # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? ■ Number of pump stations 15 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0 Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 15 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 0 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ Q ■ # If yes, date implemented? Describe: Comment: Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ■ ❑ 0 Are records available that document pump station inspections? ■ fl 0 ❑ Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ■ ❑ Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are records available that document citizen complaints? ❑ 0 ■ # Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ ❑ # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? 0 ■ 00 Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines? ❑ ❑ ■ Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months? ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Observations are performed weekly, however, they haven't been _ documented. The remote areas need to be observed and documented as well. Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? n ■ n n Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? The permittee needs to review the pump station log books and all records on a frequent basis. Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ Page: 5 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ n n n What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? twice a year by contractor Do pump station logs include: 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? Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? Are system cleaning records available? Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 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 Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Is the spare parts inventory adequate? Comment: Records Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■ n n n ■nn.n ■nnn Yes No NA NE nn■n n❑■n Page: 6 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ ❑ ■ n If yes, is there a corrective action plan? n n ■ Is a map of the system available? ■ n n n Does the map include: Pipe sizes n ❑ ■ Pipe materials n n ■ n Pipe location ■ ❑ n n Flow direction ■ n n n Approximate pipe age n n ■ n Number of service taps ■ ❑ ❑ n Pump stations and capacity n n ■ n If no, what percent is complete? 100% List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map The latest phase of development, Mountain Top Phase 3, was added to the map 4-22-13 by Lapsley & Associates P.A.. # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ❑ n ■ n Comment: Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available. nn■n Are public notices and proof of publication available? ❑ Cl ■ n # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ❑ ❑ ■ n # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? n Q ■ Q If no, which one(s)? Comment: # 1 @ - 3017 Cove Loop Road Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n ❑ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Page: 7 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are all pumps operable? ■ n 00 Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■11 Is simple telemetry present? ■ n .n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ n Are air relief valves operable? ❑ n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n Cl n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 1776 vs 2051 hours Page: 8 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: # 10 @ -135 Cummings Ridge Trail Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n Q Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n ❑ ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n ❑ ■ Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ ❑ n 11 Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n Q ❑ Are backflow devices in place? n ❑ ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ Cl Are air relief valves in place? ❑ ❑ ■ Are air relief valves operable? ❑ ❑ ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ Cl n n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n ❑ n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Page: 9 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n Cl ❑ Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 6.2 vs 5.4 hours Comment: # 11 @ - 314 Cummings Battle Trail Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? -- ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ ❑ n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n ❑ ■ fl Is simple telemetry present? ■ Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n ❑ n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n. n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? n n ■ Are backflow devices operable? ❑ n ■ Are air relief valves in place? ❑ n ■ Page: 10' Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are air relief valves operable? ❑ n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n In n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ ❑ n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n ❑ ❑ ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ In n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n In Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ ❑ n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? no: 10.94 vs 44.3 hours Comment: # 15 @ - 951 Cummings Battle Trail Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ ❑ n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ In in n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n ❑ ■ Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Page: 11 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is simple telemetry present? ■ n 00 Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ n Are backflow devices operable? ❑ ❑ ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ ❑ Are air relief valves operable? n n ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ ❑ n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 11.0 vs 10.3 hours Comment: # 2 @ - 4470 Cove Loop Road Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n 00 Page: 12 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n ❑ n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n 0 Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ ❑ n n Is ".auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ o Are air relief valves operable? n n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ ❑ n ❑ Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n .n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ❑ ❑ n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ o o n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n 0 n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n 0 Page: 13 r Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 1973.01 vs 2646.60 hours Comment: # 3 @ -1430 Mountain Meadow Drive Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ ❑ ❑ fl # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ fl ❑ n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ n fl Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? ❑ ❑ ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n 0 0 Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ n fl Are'audio and visual alarms present? ■ n ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ ❑ n Is the Pump, station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? n n ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? I] ❑ ■ 0 Are air relief valves operable? fl ❑ ■ 0 # Is an emergency -generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n . Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ 0 n ❑ # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ❑ ❑ n ■ Page: 14 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: # 4 @ - 222 Whistlewood Lane Pump Station Pump station type Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn yes: 196.4 vs 197.2 hours Yes No NA NE Duplex ■nnn ■ n n n ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn nn■n nn■n ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn rin■o Page: 15 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC " Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: # 5 @ - 3542 Cummings Cove Parkway Pump station type Are pump station, logs. available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■nnn ■ 0 00 ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? yes: 2614.0 vs 264&6 hours Yes No NA NE Simplex, Single ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Page: 16 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ ❑ n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ Are backflow devices in place? 00 ■ Cl Are backflow devices operable? ❑ ❑ ■ Are air relief valves in place? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are air relief valves operable? ❑ n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ ❑ fl ❑ # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n ri n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?' ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ ❑ n ❑ Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ fl fl IF, Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? simplex pump Comment: # 6 @ - 3473 Cummings Road Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Page: 17 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner -Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are pump station logs available? ■ n ❑ Is"it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n Cl n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n ❑ ■ ❑ Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n ❑ Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? _ - ■ ❑ ❑ n Are backflow devices in place? Q n ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ n Are air relief valves operable? n n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n Q Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n Cl n Is the generator operable? ■ ❑ ❑ In # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n Q ❑ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?. ■ n ❑ n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n ❑ ❑ Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Page: 18 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection. System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is public access limited? ■ n Cl n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ ❑ n ❑ Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 8257.5 vs 6920.5 hours Comment: # 7 @ - 64 Triple Fairways Drive Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ Cl n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ ❑ n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ ❑ n n Are all pumps present? ■ n ❑ n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? n ❑ n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ ❑ n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ Cl Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is, simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ Cl n ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n ❑ Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n ❑ Are backflow devices in place? n n ■ n Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ n Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ n Are air relief valves operable? n n ■ n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ ❑ n n Page: 19 • 0 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is the generator operable? ■ n 00 # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes: 107 vs 66 hours Comment: # 8 @ - 1 Greenway Drive Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Simplex, Single Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n fl # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Page: 20 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling I Reason for Visit: Routine Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ■ fl ❑ fl Are backflow devices operable? ■ ❑ 0 El Are air relief valves in place? ■ Are air relief valves operable? ■ n n n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ rl Is the generator operable? ■ Q El 0 # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ Emergency phone number ■ ❑ fl 171 Is public access limited? ■ fl fl fl Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ ❑ ❑ fl Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n ❑ n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? n/a: simplex pump Comment: # 9 @ -121 Cummings Ridge Trail Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n fl Is it accessible in all weather,conditions? ■ ❑ fl ❑ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ ❑ 0 Are all pumps present? ■ Are all pumps operable? ■ Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n ❑ Page: 21 Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner -Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 06/05/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ fl ❑ ❑ Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ ❑ fl Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ fl ❑ Q Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ 0 fl 0 Are backflow devices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ 0 Are backflow devices operable? ❑ ❑ ■ Are air relief valves in place? fl ❑ ■ Are air relief valves operable? 0 0 ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the pump station'equipped for quick hook-up? ■ fl ❑ 0 Is the generator operable? ■ # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ❑ ❑ rl ■ Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ Q fl ❑ Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ Is public access limited? ■ ❑ Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ Q ❑ Q Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes:- 22.5 vs 19.4 hours Comment: l Page: 22 utltr/)Y �v November. 10, 2008 Mr. Roy M. Davis Environmental Engineer NCDENR 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Dear Mr. Davis: Cummings Cove _ _--.pany, LLC Phone 828-891-1512 20 Cummings Cove Parkway Fax 828-891-5633 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 www.cummingscove.com w r � I NOV 1 2 2008 a - WATER C UALITY SECTION ASPIEVILI_Er_�=GI�NA� OFFICE t Enclosed are copies of a page from the Cummings Cove Pump Station Inspection Log, the System Operational Plan and an updated map of the system. I spoke with James & James Environmental and they have ordered emergency notification signs for each of the pump stations. Those should be installed by month end. I appreciate your assistance and feedback. If there is anything else you need, please contact me. Sincerely, Ga Sherrill E, ecutive Director of Operations GS/nt Attachment LIFT STATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 1) MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS: A. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS The operator of the facility is James & James Environmental Mgt.,lnc.. The breakdown is as follows: Harry James - worked in environmental field since 1986; has operated numerous systems consisting of wastewater, water, subsurface,spray irrigation, collections,distribution,. community, non -community, and transient systems. He holds certificates in all of these fields. Juanita James -worked in environmental field since 1991; has operated numerous systems consisting of wastewater, water, subsurface,spray irrigation, collections,distribution, community, non -community, and transient systems. She holds certificates in all of these fields. One or more of the following employees have been assigned to your facility. Terry Barr holds a C-well and grade II BWPSOCC; Michael Cagle holds a C-well and grade IV BWPSOCC; Richard Garnett holds a C-well and grade 2 BWPSOCCC; Dannielle Hunter holds a C-well and grade II BWPSOCC; Harold Minnick has experience with DWQ; Steve Nanney holds a C-well and grade II BWPSOCC;Earl Newman holds a C-well, A -disc, C-surface and Cross Connection. He was the ORC of the Town of Laurel Park; James Smith holds a grade II BWPSOCC;Joseph Simmons holds a C-well and grade III BWPSOCC. B. NAMES AND OPERATOR ID NUMBERS Harry James:C-Well #976022;C-Dist #976022;Grade II #10430:Ilection'. #26662:Sub-Surface #28065;Spray Irrigation # 14877: Physical/Chemical I #28863 Physical/,Chemical II #29301 T Juanita James:C-Well #976021;C-Dist #976021;Grade III #24074 tollec,1ions .#26663: Sub -Surface #28064;Spray Irrigation #25034: Physical/Chemical,) #28864; Physical/Chemical II #29302 Terry Barr:C-Well #060267; Grade II #988877 II I FA Michael Cagle:C-Well #973008; Grade IV #7105 .'` 1 l ' NOV 12 2008 Richard Garnett:C-Well #070294:Grade II #990790 Danielle Hunter:C-Well #020155:Grade II #12898-- p; *•:: WATER7 QUALITY SECTION Harold Minnick: ! AsFiE V1L.LE r G1ONAL OFFIC—E Steven Nanney:C-Well #020156:Grade II #12898 �r Earl Newman:C-Well #974379:A-Dist #974379;C-Surface #974379:-rossiConnection #974379 James Smith:Grade II # 17141 Joseph Simmons: C-well #080272: Grade III #991 124 2) MANAGEMENT TRAINING All personel associated with this company receives the required hours of continuing education each year. Certificates are received and submitted with each license renewal at the end of each colander year. This training is an approved course through the Public Water Supply. 3) POLICIES A. RESPONSE AND NOTIFICATION IN CASE OF VIOLATIONS All violations received by the owner are forwarded to the office of James & James Env. And is researched within our files. A phone call or e-mail correspondence is then made with the governing body to either make arrangements to re -send the needed paperwork. The office of James & James Env follows up with the particular engineer to confirm that the violation has been satisified. Page 1 of 3 B. SAFETY PROCEDURES James & James Environmental is very safety oriented. Safety glasses are to be worn to prevent accidental splashing into the eyes and wipes are provided to clean up any exposed skin. We require our operators to be around the metal piping the most minimum time during thunder storms to lessen the possibility to be struck by lightning. All service trucks are 44's to lessen the possibility of accidents during inclement weather. C. PROCEDURE FOR KEEPING AND COMPILING RECORDS An individual file is maintained at James & James Env.. There are no files discarded, even if the allotted time has passed. James & James Env works with the systems to ensure that all correspondence received by the system is forwarded to James & James Env. 4) CE:M7ERG.EN-CY MA.NAG-EME—N-'T-PLAN.. A. CALL 911 B. LOCK CONTROL PANELS AND LIFT STATION LIDS C. IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION D. IDENTIFY LOCAL POLICE, PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS; PRACTICE AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE E. POST EMERGENCY 24-HOUR NUMBERS AT THE FACILITY F.-M"�E,R,GEIJCY��R,'ESPO'NSE P;LA I 1 If an environmental hazard, call 911, then 2 contact Harry or Juanita James, and 3 Harry or Juanita James will contact DWQ in Swannanoa, and 4 Harry or Juanita James will contact the owner or designated representative of the system, and ❑5 Harry and/or Juanita James, or maintenance personnel will arrive on site quickly and stay for the duration of the repair. Any and all persons and items needed for the emergency will be deployed right away and will be on site until the emergency is corrected. 5) C�?PRERr �T�l'ON AyNI® but"h1iA TE i�t`.�I(CEAR_4 >k' . A. CAPACITY OF PUMPS AND STORAGE TANKS B. DOCUMENT NORMAL OPERATIONS The assigned ORC or its back-up will arrive on site either daily or weekly depending on telemetry to check system. C. SOP'S 1. PLANT START-UP, SHUT DOWN, NORMAL OPERATION Plant Start-up should only occur after a power outage. Ensure first that the breakers have not been tripped and that all equipment is in operation mode. Second, start the equipment and watch and listen for problems. Call with problems. Plant shut down should only occur when repair is being make to the system and should be done by Breaker. 2. RECORD KEEPING A log book is kept on site, documenting all tests and work performed. 3. DECISIONS REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH Decisions regarding public health are made by joint effort including the Owners of James & James Environmental, the system representative and the Regional Office. If notification is needed, the recipients are notified by either phone, letter or posting in a public area. Page 2 of 3 4 ,X.° 1A--J--RECOR.aSJN'�LCTU-UIiR EQ-U�PMERT-RR` PAIR (COST AND REASON) All equipment that is replaced is first approved by the system representative and is recorded on the invoice to the system provided by James & James Environmental. A work order listing the item, cost and installation is maintained by James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc. 5. MAINTAIN RECORDS IN A EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION All records are kept at the offices of James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc, and are available for review at any time by the State representative or system representatives. Any request of records are first approved by the system representative. 6. KEEP CONTAC—T'IN-JFO.RMATI.O2--�ACCESSIBLE Maintained by the James & James Environmental Mgt, Inc. office personnel and is carried with both Harry & Juanita James for quick response. Page 3 of 3 L LU • t,{ # i J �5 fUul `r 3 Ccs� -- .. ri _ - - -- I a I , 1' ' Y va SAP --ram-- --- -- - -- --- --. _.. _ j�jtmes ►1 oc� --- ems..- is as Egt� PJ Trifred vp,J -�iwn �S 14R2a1a.� 'O U 4" , s- - - ,- f z � wu- a gr-4P W-0 on 614-r- i6i) T p 40 or W-IP GOP pum O 43. J grip I.. t Yl IN AT �RpG r North Carolina Department c 7 copy SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 10, 2008 Mr. Garry Sherrill Executive Director of Operations Cummings Cove Company, LLC 20 Cummings Cove Parkway Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Dear Mr. Sherrill: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ronment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Wastewater Collection System Cummings Cove Collection System Permit Number WQCSD0278 Henderson County Attached you will find the report resulting from my. October 1, 2008 Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Cummings Cove wastewater collection system. I very much appreciate you time on that date. Please send me a copy of the system operational plan when completed as well as the updated system map. Likewise, would you ask Harry James to send me a copy of a typical page from the Cummings Cove pump station inspection log After leaving your office I noticed that I was passing by one of Cumming Cove's pump station. I took a look at that station and noticed that the wet well cover lid was not secured by a lock. I strongly suggest that all pump station wet well cover lids be locked to reduce potential of an accident. I also suggest that an emergency notification sign be posted on each pump station identifying the station and giving a phone number to call in event of an emergency.. I look forward to receiving the above requested documents. Should you have need to discuss matters relating to the Company's wastewater collection system please do not hesitate to call me at (828)296-4659. Sincerely, Roy M. avis Environmental Enginee cc: Harry James, James & James Environmental Management G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\Cummings Cove Collection System\CEI Cover Letter.08.doc None Carolina 1Naturally 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 f J Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCSD0278 Effective: 09/28/07 Expiration: Owner: Cummings Cove Company LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cummings Cove - Mountain Crest Phases IV &V County: Henderson Region: Asheville Contact Person: Jack Mathis Title: Phone: 828-891-1512 Ext.2 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Certification: Phone: Inspection Date: 10/01/2008 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis �'Yr� Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4659 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason .for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions (See attachment summary) Page: 1 I. . Permit: WQCSD0278 Owner - Facility: Cummings Cove Company LLC Inspection Date: 10/01/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Cummings Cove is deemed permitted. The System includes 7 pump stations all with telemetry. Weekly inspections are logged. The Company's system map needs updating (construction drawings are available), no operation and maintenance plan, it is not now known if the system includes high priority lines. Given that the system serves a golf course community, it is probably seen more often than yearly. At least one pump station cover lid was not secured with a lock and did not display an emergency notification sign. Page: 2 !I )LS �" North Carolina Department of --pg A ent r : �T Environment and Natural Resources i • Ali' 2acl U-S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, Nc 28778 ❑ Addressee nted Name) 0 Date of eliv NCDENR F different from item 1? "El Yes YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No Mr. Shannon R. Ginn, Managing Member Cummings Cove Company, LLC .20 Cummings Cove Parkway HendersonvilW, North Carolina 28739 _ _ _ _- - �_.Jervice Type ❑ Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? Fxtra Fee) ❑ Yes -- — F — 02 7064 093.2 �aaa P r! t !i 11 i t li' h !if DO r...... QQ11 nnnn UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE"' ASHEVILLE NC • Sender: Please print your name, address, 'a-n'-dLZI'P*-4Ninlfii— CY) TC7 /,Z- 209n M if df III !if if.2111 1111h flibliMilb Illb H III I I Jill I1 I Ill Ill