WQCS00256_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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May 23, 2000
Town of Catawba
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Mr. G. T. Chen
N.C. DENR, Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
SUBJECT: NON -DISCHARGE FACILITY INSPECTION
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
Dear Mr. Chen:
Please be advised that we are in receipt of your findings from the April 27, 2000, inspection
of our sewer collection system. At this time, the Town is taking the appropriate action to
remedy those problems requiring minimal expense.
Additionally, we are in the process of gathering information and cost estimates in order to
address those deficiencies that will require significant capital outlay. These expenditures will
be considered over the next several weeks as the Board of Commissioners review and
ultimately approve the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget.
Thank you for your valuable comments and we will keep you abreast of our action to
maintain and improve our sewer collection system. Please feel free to contact me at (828)
241-2215 should you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
E. Todd Clark
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102 First Street, NW - P.O. Box 70 - Catawba, NC 28609
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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TOWN OF CA TA TUBA 0 ,',✓93
P.O. Box 70 CATAWBA, N.C. 28609
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
TOWN COUNCIL Clerk -Treasurer
® CA'Y RITA L. BUMGARNER
Mayor Town Administrator
MITCHELL S. SETZER �� I / q MICHAEL E. GRANDSTAFF
Commissioners
ROBERT J. ALLEN
JEFF A. ISENHOUR
VANCE L. READLING
DONALD R. ROBINSON
Spill Response Plan
24 Hour Contact List
® \ / Attorney
_ THOMAS W. WARLICK
A®RAiE®
In the event of a sewer spill the following list of people should be
called in order that they are listed:
'/Cary H. Broadwell Jr.
520 Rowe Dr.
Newton, N. C.
Home - 464-2661
Page - 261-2104
Cell - 234-3698
Robert Hoyle
6828 Long Island Rd.
Catawba, N. C..
Home - 241-2933/688-5824
.Bob Brown
310 E. Central Ave.
Catawba, N. C.
Home - 241-2464
Cell - 244-3136
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Catawba PD
Catawba FD
Catawba Town Hall
Catawba County Communications

TOWN OF CATAWBA
Spill Response Plan
Equipment/Contractor List
All equipment is sitting in floor of maintenance shop:
FORD 555E Backhoe
FORD 3210 Tractor W/scrape blade
CSR Shp pump with hoses
O'Brien 3hp rodder
Contractors:
Larry Burchete
City of Newton - Sreco Super Flusher
465-7460
Hinson Pump Rental Inc.
4715 Nations Crossing Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
1-800-522-8977
24 Hr. Emergency # - 704-522-7867

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Town of Catawba
SPILL RESPONSE PLAN EVALUATION
1. Do you have a current 24 hour contact list which includes phone numbers of key personnel and/or
contractors? A Yes No (If Yes, please attach)
2. Do you have an equipment list which includes what functional equipment is available and where it is
located? x Yes No (If Yes, please attach)
3. Do you have the staff resources to make an on -site assessment of a spill with in two hours of notification
of the spill? x Yes No (If No, please explain below)
4. Please list your standard spill response procedures: When a member of the 24 hour
contact list is notified, that member immediately heads toward the spill.
All the while trying to contact e p trom of er members ot tHe i1st. AfTe—r
an -
clewed attd 14-faed, afrd- the -State --ei-£l8 'Ekepr-eper—papr wsr-k
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5. Is your spill response plan readily available to all essential personnel? X Yes No
If No, please explain why:
6. Are all essential personnel familiar with the spill response plan and clearly understand its contents?
X Yes No
If No, please explain why:

S E C O N D A R Y K E Y S
E L E C T
I O N
RETRIEVE TRANSACTION: NON-NPDES LIST
FACILITY
OPTION:
F TRX: 6OB KEY: CATAWB>
SELECTION: PRESS ENTER TO VIEW
ADDITIONAL
SELECTIONS
FACILITY NAME
TYPE
PERMIT NBR.
TC
ISSUE DATE
18
CATAWBA, TOWN -A SLUDGE 5
NON-NPDES
WQ0005114
02
06/05/97
19
CATAWBA, TOWN-ANNIE TRACE SUB1
NON-NPDES
WQ0009451
02
06/23/94
20
CATAWBA, TOWN-CDBG AREA 2
NON-NPDES
WQ0000706
02
12/08/88
21
CATAWBA, TOWN-CLAREMONT ROAD 1
NON-NPDES
WQ0004296
02
11/16/90
22
CATAWBA, TOWN-NCDOT (B-1114) 1
NON-NPDES
WQ0007069
02
10/21/92
23
CATAWBA, TOWN -SOUTHEAST SEC. 1
NON-NPDES
9374
02
08/16/83
24
CATAWBA,TOWN-B-2941 &SR 1722 1
NON-NPDES
WQ0016525
02
25
CATHEDRAL OF THE CROSS CHURCH2
NON-NPDES
WQ0017228
02
08/18/99
26
CATHOLIC CONFERENCE CENTER 9
NON-NPDES
0071447AC
02
06/14/88
27
CATHOLIC HOUSING -SACRED HEART2
NON-NPDES
WQ0015433
02
07/30/98
28
CATO DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. 2
NON-NPDES
7985
02
03/14/83
29
CAUDILL, HOWARD-CAUDILL APTS 2
NON-NPDES
WQ0011666
02
11/09/95
30
CAUDLE, CARL RAY-PARKWOOD MHP2
NON-NPDES
WQ0008556
02
11/22/93
31
CAUDLE, DAVID L-SEAGATE/W'VLL2
NON-NPDES
13665
02
09/10/86
32
CAVILIER HOUSING-DUCKETT CVE 2
NON-NPDES
7259
02
03/30/82
33
CAW CAW LAND CORP-BRUNSWICK P6
NON-NPDES
WQ0005954
02
04/23/97
34
CAZWELL DEV INC-MONTVALE RNWL7
NON-NPDES
1094RETUR
02
02/14/90
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PUMP STATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
Yes No Comments
�4. Accumulations of debris affect the operation of unit?
15. Conditions of first manhole up line from pump station?�'
/6. Floats/control for pumps, alarms or alternator does not work?
/7. High water alarms fail to work when tested? lo- v i/8. S
Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log?
9. Is telemetry, SCADA present? Operable? A 'o
10. Are backflow devices in place and operable?
h
11. Are air relief valves present and operable? ar_
12. Are standby generators present? Operable? Fuel tank full? Alp
13. Is there a 24-hr notification sign? 1 u
14. Is public access limited? (r 'ck' 9w�
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present? 1q V
16. Any signs of overflow at -the station?�
17. Is there chemical addition capability for Odor/pH control?
18. Does the pump station have any means to measure flow?
19. When was the pump station built or how old is the pump station?
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PUMP STATION INSPECTION CHEECKLIST:
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"'r es N Comments
/4. Accumulations of debris affect the operation of unit? /V u w,&�- W4 &.� k 4A
Conditions of first manhole up line from pump station?
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,/6. Floats/control for pumps, alarms or alternator does not work? 111 a
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/7. High water alarms fail to work when tested?/8.
Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log?
9. Is telemetry, SCADA present? Operable? NIC,
10. Are backflow devices in place and operable? /J sM4,
11. Are air relief valves present and operable? Y-J'11
12. Are standby generators present? Operable? Fuel tank full? /VO
13. Is there a 24-hr notification sign? /
14. Is public access limited?
15. Is there any bypass mechanism prese t?
y � ,
16. Any signs of overflow at the station? !�
17. Is there chemical addition capability for Odor/pH control? KO
18. Does the pump station have any means to measure flow? l u 77
19. When was the pump station built or how old is the pump station? I
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PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
Permitee ��i�Wk Permit Number A)GOaaS5fZ County Cal, ajlk
Name of Facility: �' �"�� ' Contact Person:
Phone Number: �X 2- )­ VI 1 J 7,21 s
Location o P mp St tion:
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1. How often. is pump station inspected?
once per day twice per day once
V/ other (explain)1�
12 �, P_ C_
days per week
2. How often is the pump station back up equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? / 0-0 GPM
Does the pump�t�on have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used,how many other pump stations does the generator serve?
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no backup power exists, please explain why:
6. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? Yes . V No
On site alarm system: High water audio alarm
Other (describe)
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level
Dry well high level
Hiah/low current
Please describe other alarm systems at -the pump station.
High water visual alarm
Wet well low level
_ High/low pH
_ AC power status
6. Is there a spare mp available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes No If No, what actions are being undertaken to address?

PUMP STATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
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/ 4. Accumulations of debris affect the operation of unit?
15. Conditions of first manhole up line from pump station?
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Yes limo Comments
/6. Floats/control for pumps, alarms or alternator does not work? S�
t r arms fail to work when tested? I o 4- .1 y 1 �' v�
7/. High water al V� \
8. Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log? /t V IV, lel
9. Is telemetry, SCADA.present? Operable?
10. Are back -flow devices in place and operable? r-� `
11. Are air relief valves present and operable? Ro^�_ GsVJ
12. Are standby generators present? Operable? Fuel tank full? AJ r,
13. Is there a 24-hr notification sign?
14. Is public access limited? X00
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present? Ale,
16. Any signs of overflow at the station? N P.
17. Is there chemical addition capability for Odor/pH control? Kw"L
18. Does the pump station have any means to measure flow?
19. When was the pump station built or how old is the pump station?
611
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PU IP STATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
Yes No Comments
V/4. Accumulations of debris affect the operation of unit? 5,
/5. Conditions of first manhole up line from pump station?
/6. Floats/control for pumps, alarms or alternator does not work? 441&
.�,'/7. High water alarms fail to work when tested? Z�6 t 1t 'eplk !�
ADid ORC fail to produce maintenance log? A( v
9. Is telemetry, SCADA present? Operable? ),f j)
10. Are backflow devices in place and operable? x1h—
11. Are air relief valves present and operable? r--
12. Are standby generators present? Operable? Fuel tank full? A`q
13. Is there a 24-hr notification sign?
14. Is public access limited? A�- kq-'e'�
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present? g r9
16. Any signs of overflow at the station? 1-� c).
17. Is there chemical addition capability for Odor/pH control? ,&- 4 "`
18. Does the pump station have any means to measure flow? go
19. When was the pump station built or how old is the pump station?
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PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
Permitee e tQ Cuvl ermit Number /VCQ01S74112- County C�2ccJ '.
Name of Facility: Contact Person:
Phone Number: 6'4 24. zzi s
Lo
1. How often is pump station inspected?
�.2i�ce per day twice per day oncp, per week days per week
L, other (explain) —nU-z / Ce (�
2. How often is the pump station back up equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? d—/ 5 GPM
Does the pump tion have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve? _
How often is the oenerator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no backup power exists, please explain why:
6. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? _V-11
On site alarm system. �igh water audio alarm
Other (describe)
Yes No
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well hich level
Dry well high level
High/low current
Please describe other alarm systems at the pump station.
High water visual alarm
Wet well low level
_ High/low pH
_ AC power status
6. Is there a sp re p available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes �f Nc, what actions are being undertaken to address?

PUMP STATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST:
�4. Accumulations of debris affect the operation of unit?
/ . Conditions of first manhole up line from pump station?
6. Floats/control for pumps, alarms or alternator does not w
High water alarms fail to work when tested? CP-G
Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log? 102 .
9. Is telemetry, SCADA present? Operable? Y-t- -sp
10. Are backflow devices in place and operable? �-
1 I . ' Are air relief valves present and operable? !�
P S.
Yes No Comments
/MA
rk?
12. Are standby generators present? Operable? Fuel tank full? IVD
13. Is there a 24-hr notification sign? /`t®
14. Is public access limited? gyp^
!w�
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present? Ar
16. Any signs of overflow at the station? IT.
17. Is there chemical addition capability for Odor/pH control? 6 `
18. Does the pump station have any means to measure flow?
19. When was the pump station built or how old is the pump station?
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PUMP STATION
(Pleases complete one form for each pump station)
Permitee e{'�'"�`f'ermit Number _AAO� 9ST� County C/
Name of Facility: lJ'�/ I�;LU�R /6, Contact Person:
Phone Number: -�-29—)4I —2�-1�_
Locatio of Pum
L' 0 C G
How often is pump station inspected?
,Once per day ice per day c
other (explain) ' j�1 �' C e, /,✓ems
fir. ,�- 4 1�-ea,,(
per week days per week
2. How often is the pump station back up equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the -pump station capacity? -3 1­C/ GPM
Does e pump station have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve? _
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr_)
When was the generator last load tested? (Modyr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no backup power exists, please explain why:
Does the pump station have a working alarm system? v-' Yes ��No
On site alarm system: High water audio alarm L, High water visual alarm
Other (describe))
Telemetry Monitoring System: V Wet well high level Wet well low level
Dry well high level High/low pH
Hiah/low current AC power status
Please describe other alarm systems atthe pump station.
6. Is there a spare mp available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes No If No, what actions are being undertaken to address?

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Mr. Kevin Greer,
Public Works Director
City of Hickory
P. O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28601
Dear Mr. Greer:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 26, 2008
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCS00256
Catawba —Catawba County
Ms. Barbara Sifford, of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Mooresville
Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Town
of Catawba's wastewater collection system, permit number WQCS00256, on June 27,
2008. The assistance and cooperation of, Mr. Shawn Pennell was greatly appreciated. --
Please note that the sections completed on the report pertain only to the areas that were
inspected. An inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are
detailed below.
The collection system for the Town of Catawba consists of approximately 12
miles of sewer line, and six (6) pump stations. The system conveys wastewater to the
Town of Catawba's wastewater treatment plant (NPDES NC0025542) for treatment.
Generally, the inspection revealed that the Town's collection system is being '
properly operated and maintained. A copy of DENR's reporting and record keeping
requirements for a collection system was reviewed for guidance. Please be aware that all
records pertinent to the collection system must to be maintained for three years.
Performance Standards
The Town of Catawba is owned and operated by the City of Hickory and has
adopted their Sewer Use Ordinance. The requirement for public education concerning
fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can be met several ways. Please provide examples of how
the Town plans on meeting this "education" requirement in your response to this letter.
Mailing Address Phone [phone] Location
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax [phone] East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.ore Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper
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Catawba, CEI
The Town needs to develop a Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP) when the capacity
reaches over 200,000 gallons per day (GPD), and is subject to the complete collection
system rules and regulations. Currently this system is considered as deemed although the
permitted capacity of the WWTP is over 200,000 GPD.
Inspections
High priority lines and aerial lines are required to be inspected twice a year, and
all inspections must be documented. A customer compliant log that includes dates,
response time, action taken, and cause of problems needs to be maintained, even if it is
not for a reportable spill incident. The attached Compliance Evaluation Inspection report
lists the information that should be available for review.
Operation and Maintenance
The Compliance Evaluation Inspection report lists the information that must be
kept for a period of three years for pump stations, emergency generators, and right of way
maintenance; and available for review during inspections by DWQ.
Pump Stations
Two pump stations were inspected. General housekeeping was acceptable at the
stations. All pumps were present and operable. For pump stations that have pump -run
time counters, information related to run-time should be recorded on the log sheets to
help determine capacity and I/I concerns. It was discussed that the pump station located
on Third Avenue is to be replaced. The controls for this station are not as required by
minimum design standards and the building is in need of major repairs. Permit number
WQ0033204 was issued on July 24, 2008 for the replacement of this station and to add
additional lines.
Records
Records of all spills and complaints need to be maintained for tracking trouble
spots in the collection system. Pump station records indicate that the stations are being
checked daily.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
An annual collection system report listing spills and general information about the
system is to be prepared each year and made available to customers. Please provide a
copy of the last annual report for the system with your response to this letter. This will
be added to our files and entered in RIMS. This report can cover either a fiscal year or
calendar year period of time.

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Catawba, CEI
Lines / Right -of —Ways/ Aerial Lines
All lines and right-of-ways that were visited were accessible, free of sinkholes,
and showed no evidence of leakage.
No response is required for this inspection report.
If you have any questions concerning this inspection report or noted record
keeping requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sifford or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
/1-j 6 1 &,--
Robert Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Enclosure- Inspection Report and 2T.403
Cc: PERCS Raleigh
Shawn Pennell - ORC for Hickory

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15A NCAC 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. (See details below)
(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.
History Note. Authority G. S. 143-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a), 143-215. 9B;
Eff. September 1, 2006.

Y*
r Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00256 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Town of Catawba
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Catawba Collection System
County: Catawba 102 First St Nw
Region: Mooresville PO Box 70
Catawba NC 28609
Contact Person: Anthony Starr Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Michael Shawn Pennell Certification: 985227 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Mick Berry Phone: [phone]
24 hour contact name Kevin B Greer Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO025542 City of Hickory - Catawba WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/27/2008 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspectors):
Ext.2196
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
® Monitoring & Rpting ■ Inspections ■ Pump Station ■ Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00256 Owner - Facility: Town of Catawba
Inspection Date: 06/27/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
n
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n
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What educational tools are used?
Currently the system is not permitted but will be required in near future with expansion. Public education is
required for deemed systems by 2T.403. A copy is enclosed for your reference.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
■
n
n
n
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
■
n
n
n
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
❑
❑
❑
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Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
n
n
n
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List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
n
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n
n
Does CIP address short term needs and long term Vmaster plan\" concepts?
n
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n
n
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
n
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n
n
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
n
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n
n
Does CIP include description of project area?
n
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n
n
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
n
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n
n
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
n
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n
n
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
n
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n
n
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
n
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n
n
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Need to develop a formal CIP budget. CIP projects are planned for the town for future growth issues. The
collection system footage is planned to double in the next year. Three new pump staions and 12 miles of
forced main line, the WWTP will be expanded to 1.5 MGD in the next several years.
Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ n n n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? ■ n n n
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
■
n
n
n
Pump station identifier?
■
n
n
n
24-hour contact numbers
■
n
n
n
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Permit: WQCS00256 Owner - Facility: Town of Catawba
Inspection Date: 06/27/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? Monthly
Do pump station logs include
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
■
n
n
n
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
■
n
n
n
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
■
n
n
n
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
■
n
n
n
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
■
n
n
n
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
■
n
n
n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
n
n
n
Are system cleaning records available?
■
n
n
n
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■
n
n
n
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
15,771 feet of sewer line was cleaned last year which is 25% of the system.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■
n
n
n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
n
n
n
Response time
■
n
n
n
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■
n
n
n
Access to cleaning equipment
■
n
n
n
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■
n
n
n
Source of emergency funds
■
n
n
n
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■
n
Post-overflow/spill assessment
■
n
n
n
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
■
n
n
n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Records
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
■
n
n
n
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
■
n
n
n
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: WQCS00256 Owner - Facility: Town of Catawba
Inspection Date: 06/27/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is manhole in good condition?
®n
n
n
# Is invert in good condition?
®
n
n
n
Is line free -Flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
®
n
n
n
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
®
n
n
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Is manhole free of excessive roots?
■
n
n
n
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
■
n
n
n
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
■
n
n
o
Are vents free of submergence?
■
n
n
o
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
■
n
n
Comment:
3RD AVENUE NORTH - 104 #rd Avenue near
PS
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aeriel Lines
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency?
■
n
n
n
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
■
o
n
n
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage?
■
o
n
o
# Are there areas of exposed line?
■
n
n
n
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
■
o
n
o
Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
■
n
o
o
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic?
■
❑
n
❑
Is line free of visible damage?
■
o
n
n
# Are there siphons in this system?
n
■
n
n
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment: ROW mowed and accessible
3RD AVENUE PS - 104 3rd Avenue
Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Pump station type Duplex
Are pump station logs available? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n
# Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n
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Permit: WQCS00256 Owner - Facility: Town of Catawba
Inspection Date: 06/27/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Pump station is operated on electronic probe signals, no way to test
alarms, no high water alarm backup float as required in minimum design standards. Two
pumps in station one is 50 gpm and one is 150 gpm therefore capacity of the station is
based on the smallest pump with the largest pump out of service. Plans are being made
to replace this station.
4TH AVENUE NORTH - Adjacent to WWTP
Lin es/Rig ht-of-Ways/Aeriel Lines Yes No NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? ■ 1­1 n n
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? ■ n n n
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? ■ n ❑ n
# Are there areas of exposed line?
■
n
n
❑
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
■
n
❑
❑
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic?
■
n
n
n
Is line free of visible damage?
■
n
n
n
# Are there siphons in this system?
■
n
n
n
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment: Aerial was replaced two years ago when Hickory took over the Town of
Catawba. This aerial will be replaced when the new VWVTP is built. First train is 1.5 MG
and the new line will tie into this section.
CATAWBA STATION - Subdivision on Lake
Orman LPSS
Pump Station
Yes
No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available?
■
n
n
n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■
n
n
n
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
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?
❑
❑
❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■
❑
❑
❑
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Subject: [Fwd: Catawba County, Mooresville working on a sewer -line deal]
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:33:15 -0400
From: Rex Gleason <[e-mail]>
To: "DENR.WQMRO.DWQ" <[e-mail]>
Rex Gleason - [e-mail]
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North Carolina Dept, of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: (704) 663-'6040
Subject: Catawba County, Mooresville working on a sewer -line deal
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 09:59:19 -0400
From: Susan Massengale <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DWQ
To: DWQ Clips <[e-mail]>
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Catawba County, Mooresville working on a
sewer -line deal
Connecting with town seen as environmentally and financially feasible
ERICA BESHEARS
Staff Writer
The town of Mooresville and Catawba County will spend the next few months working out a deal to
extend Mooresville sewer lines across Lake Norman and into eastern Catawba County, to serve the
growing neighborhoods on the lake's western shore.
Catawba County has searched for ways to provide the area with sewer since the 1980s, but building its
own plant proved unpopular with residents, who did not want a plant to discharge into the lake, said
Barry Edwards,- Catawba County director of utilities and engineering.
Seven discharges from small, mostly private sewer plants are already in that area, Edwards said. "We are
very uncomfortable having any more discharges," he said. "We feel it needs to be handled in a more
regional way."
The county thought of connecting with Mooresville because the town is building a water -line connection
with the city of Hickory. (The water line will be attached to the N.C. 150 bridge) The idea is attractive
because the town's treated wastewater is discharged into the Rocky River, a moving body of water, not
the lake, Edwards said.
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"They are the nearest connection we can make with a governmental body that we feel oversees discharges
in a manner we would like to see," Edwards said.
The two governments did enough preliminary work to determine that the sewer connection would be
feasible. Mooresville Town Engineer Richard McMillan said the town has enough surplus capacity to sell
some to Catawba County. "We've been very careful to make sure we have taken care of Mooresville first
and foremost," he said.
On Tuesday, the Mooresville Board of Commissioners voted to pursue further negotiations with Catawba
County.
No contract has been drawn, but the county would likely purchase plant capacity from the town, on a
per -thousand -gallons -a -day basis, Mooresville Town Manager Rick McLean told the board.
Extending sewer lines to Catawba County would also open up the N.C. 150 corridor to municipal sewer,
and the town would likely get new Iredell County customers. Residents of that area are served either by
septic tanks or private sewer companies.
Negotiations between the two governments will likely center on the cost of the lines, Edwards said. He
hopes to have a deal to take to the Catawba County board by December.
Mary Lou Lawson, a member of the Mooresville -South Iredell Chamber of Commerce's Lake Norman
Preservation Committee, told the Mooresville commissioners the connection would be a good
environmental decision. "We would like to protect future water quality," she said.
Pam Carter, a Catawba County resident, also said she liked the idea of a connection. "It's just one more
sewer plant that's not going into the lake," she said. "It should have been done quite a while ago."
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