WQCS00172_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201110

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Jimmy F Tyndall
Town of Faison
PO Box 365
Faison, NC 28341-0365
Dear Mr. Tyndall,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 13, 2020
Subject: NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00172
Duplin County
A compliance inspection of the Town of Faison's Wastewater Collection System was conducted
on November 10, 2020, to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Collection System Permit WQCS00172. There were no compliance
issues observed during the inspection. The DWR would like to thank the Town's staff for their
time, assistance, and expertise provided during the inspection.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
"Compliance Inspection Report". If you have any questions concerning this report, you may
contact the inspector at [phone] or via email at chad.cobumkncdenr.gov. .
Sincerely,
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00172 Effective: 06/26/13 Expiration: 06/30/21 Owner: Town of Faison
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Faison Collection System
County: Duplin
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Jimmy F Tyndall
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Public Works Director
Certification:
Related Permits:
WQ0003661 Town of Faison - Town of Faison WWTF
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Entry Time 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Chad Coburn
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 11:35AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spill Response Plan Spills
Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Permit: WQCS00172 Owner - Facility: Town of Faison
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town appears to be operating and maintaining the collection system very well. Much improvement has occurred with
each subsequent inspection. The time and assistance of the Town employees in completing this inspection is appreciated.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Permit: WQCS00172 Owner - Facility: Town of Faison
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General Yes No NA NE
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? ❑ ❑ ❑
# What is that frequency?
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Permit expires 06/30/2021
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
❑ ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
❑
❑ ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Map Yes No NA NE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Permit: WQCS00172 Owner - Facility: Town of Faison
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe sizes
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The map doesn't have all of the items above listed but there is a separate inventory
with that
information.
Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? ❑ ❑ ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers? ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available?
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The main street line is the only HPL in their system
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Permit: WQCS00172 Owner - Facility: Town of Faison
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Response time
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to cleaning equipment
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Spies Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There haven't been any spills or SSO's since Hurricane Florence.
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
#1 - Highway 403 East
#2 - Cousin Fannie Road
#3 - Park Circle
#5 - Juniper Road
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
7
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
3
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
❑ ❑ ❑
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
❑ ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the communication system functional?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 27F459E4-7053-41 FB-8B35-76DB5367FF21
Permit: WQCS00172 Owner - Facility: Town of Faison
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
Pump station identifier?
# Address?
Instructions for notification?
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
Are audio and visual alarms present?
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
All 7 stations are visited at least once every 24 hours. Stations 1,3, & 4 have generators, plus there are 3
portable generators available if ever needed. Each station has an operator maintenance log book with the
type of pumps installed and specs of each. Generators are tested each Wednesday at 8am.
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
Comment:
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