HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0407_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210204ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Dlrecror
Mr. Shannon Becker, President
Aqua NC Inc.
202 MacKenan Ct.
Cary NC 27511
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 4, 2021
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Windemere Waste Water Collection System
Permit No. WQCSD0407
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 February 2, 2021. The assistance
provided by Mr. Charles Welch was greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report
with action items is attached. Inspection findings are summarized below.
Site/System Review
2. The following system components were inspected:
a. Two pump stations were inspected. Issues noted. Please see attached report with action items.
b. One HPL inspected. No issues.
c. Various M/H's inspected. No issues.
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 map was available.
Compliance Status: Compliant
C. 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 private collection system is served by two duplex pump
stations and with 80 individual simplex pump stations serving single family
residences.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
e. 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://www.ncga.state.nc.us/ ag scripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to
review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements.
When reporting SSOs to DWR, 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 mailed 2/Year.
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:
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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)