WQCSD0403_BIMS Report_20201208

Permit: WQCSD0403
SOC:
County: Iredell
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 11/16/10 Expiration: Owner : Aqua North Carolina Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mallard Head Collection System
Contact Person: Michael A Melton
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Engineering Manager
Certification:
Related Permits:
NC0062481 Aqua North Carolina Inc - Mallard Head WWTP
Phone: [phone] Ext.57238
Phone:
Inspection Date: 12/02/2020 Entry Time 02:OOPM Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Tony Parker Phone: [phone]
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 General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan Lines Manholes
(See attachment summary)
DocuSigned by:
' 12/8/2020
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Permit: WQCSD0403 Owner -Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 12/02/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: WQCSD0403 Owner -Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 12/02/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
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# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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# Flow direction
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# Approximate pipe age
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# Pump station ID, location and capacity
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# Force main air release valve location & type
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# Location of satellite connections
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Are system maintenance records maintained?
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Comment: This is a private investor owned deemed system with all gravity flow with no P/S's.
Grease Control Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Mail outs 2/year and on web site.
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Spills and Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
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# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
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If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
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If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
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Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
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# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Permit: WQCSD0403 Owner -Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 12/02/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
# 24-hour contact numbers
0
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# Response time
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# Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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# Access to cleaning equipment
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# Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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# Source of emergency funds
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# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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# Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Comment:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
No aerials or HPL's.
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Aqua contract cleaned 1,313' of line and inspected 7 M/H's for the review period.
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Numerous M/H's inspected. Approximately 4 or more M/H's need to be reset. These were also noted by
contractor records
Are manholes accessible?
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# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
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Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
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Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
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Are manhole covers present?
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# Are manholes properly seated?
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# Are manholes in good condition?
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# Are inverts in good condition?
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Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
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Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Are manholes free of excessive roots?
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Are manholes free of excessive sand?
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Are manhole vents screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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Permit: WQCSD0403 Owner -Facility: Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 12/02/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: See above comments.
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