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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0406_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201208ROY COOPER Goremor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH birwor Mr. Shannon Becker Aqua NC, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 8 December 2020 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Alexander Island Waste Water Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0406 Iredell County, NC Dear Mr. Becker: 1. Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on December 2, 2020. The assistance provided by Mr. Charles Welch was greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached. Inspection findings and action items are summarized below. Site/System Review 2. The following system components were inspected: a. Numerous manholes inspected. No issues noted. b. One pump station was inspected. Generator issue noted. See attached report for details. 3. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The system status is outlined below: a. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any contravention of ground or surface water standards. Observations: The system had no reportable spills for the review period. Compliance Status: Compliant b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: A general map was available showing line locations and man holes. Compliance Status: Compliant 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect high -priority sewers (UPS - as defined in 15A NCAC 02T .0402(2)) at least once every six months and document the inspections. Observations: The system has no High Priority line or aerial crossing. Compliance Status: Compliant d. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at least once per year. Observations: The collection system is viewed daily as lines and manholes are located in the streets of the development. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. Observations: The system had no reportable spills for the review period. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://viww.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.Pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Compliance Status: Compliant f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials by the owner or representative. Observations: Educational information is provided 2/Year by mail outs and on web site. g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403, subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Also any new additions, subdivisions or phased development needs to be incorporated as well. Observations: Records and a system map were available. Compliance Status: Compliant The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter please give me or Tony Parker a call at 704- 663-1699. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: A14CC681 AF27425... W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: MRO Central Files/PERCS Unit (e-copy)