WQCS00341_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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Michael F. Easley, Governor j b�
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 18, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0018497 5745
RETURN RECIET REQUESTED
Mr. Don Bringle, Mayor
Town of China Grove
205 Swink Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NRE
Tracking No. NOV-2008-DV-0033
Collection System Permit
Number WQCS00341
Town of China Grove
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Bringle:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
A review has been conducted of the Town of China Grove's self reported Sanitary Sewer
Overflows (SSOs) 5-Day Report(s) for December 2007. This review has shown China Grove to
be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00341 and/or G.S.
143-215.1(a)(1). The violations that occurred during December 2007 are summarized in
Attachment A.
Remedial and corrective actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to prevent
further SSOs. As of December 1, 2007, any reportable SSO may be issued a Notice of Violation
(NOV) and some may be assessed a civil penalty. Civil penalties will be issued for SSOs based
on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish
kills, and recreational area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the
civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the
spill was intentional, and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
Be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more than
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per day when the
violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to
secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the
surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Internet: ww«.ncwa�crc ual� ilv.org
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville NC 28115
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Mr. Don Bringle
NOV-2008-DV-0033
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The SSOs noted in Attachment A under violation action as "Proceed to NOV" are the
overflows that the regional office has determined, after review of the CS-SSO 5-day report, that
may result in a civil penalty assessment. You have 10 days from receiving this Notice of
Violation letter to provide any additional justification for the identified SSOs as to why
these spills do not meet the criteria listed in this letter for civil penalty assessment.
If you have any questions regarding this policy please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Barbara Sifford or myself at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
1,5
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
Attachment — A
Cc: ORC System — Kent Mishak
PERCS Files
MRO CS Enforcement Files

Attachment A
December 2007
Permit # Permitee Location Incident # Start Date 5 Day Gallons Number Action Enforcement Violation Causes 5 Day Est.
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TOWN MANAGER
Eric Davis
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Amanda A. Eller
TowN ATTORNEY
Tom Brooke
February 06, 2008
TOA" OF CANNA GROVE
Ms. Barbara Sifford
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ref; SSO Tracking No. NOV-2008-DV-0033
MAYOR
Don Bringle
TOWN CouNCIL
Butch Bivens
Troy Elliott
Blair Lyseski
Harold Simpson
Allen Welter
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NC DEPIP MR-0
M-Surface Water Protedon
Ms. Sifford,
As discussed in our phone conversation, the SSO was caused by the Flo -Tote sewer
metering device that has a band, sensor and cabling that insert into the flow line. By the
attached photo, you can see these units can be problematic in wastewater streams. These
meters are in the Town's CIP for replacement with the new non -contact meters that can
not foul the line.The meter in this occurrence was removed immediately and with Town
Manager Bill Pless' permission the other nine units were removed the following week.
All ten outfall lines were replaced in 2002 and this is the only problem we've had.
The affected area was remediated as stated in the SSO faxed and mailed to your office.
The pooling around the manhole was pumped back into the system. The debris and
saturated soil was removed, lime was distributed and filled the area with clean soil
and finished with grass seed and straw. Barrier tape was placed around the site to protect
the new grass.
At your convenience, come by the town shop to see the two types of meters.
Rory Kent Mishak
Utilities Director
205 Swink Street, China Grove, NC 28023 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
The Town of China Grove does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor V�
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 16, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL#
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eric Davis, Town Manager
Town of China Grove
205 Swink Street
��- China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking No. NOV-2006-PC-0034
Violation of Permit No. WQCS00341
Violation of NCGS 143-215.1
Rowan County
Mr. Davis:
This letter is to notify the Town of China Grove of violations of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 for failure to meet the following conditions of Permit No.
WQCS00341:
Condition III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions V (1)-V
(4) of the Permit. Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years.
Condition V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater collection system regularly to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that
may cause or lead to the release of waste to the environment, threaten human
health, or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep an inspection
log or summary, including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee.
2. Pump stations equipped with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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Mr. Eric Davis
Februaryl5, 2006
The Mooresville Regional Office has received notification from the Town of
China Grove of two reportable spills occurring during the month of January 2006 for the
#3 Mill Hill pump station. On Friday January 20, 2006, Ms. Barbara Sifford of this office
conducted a review of the operation and maintenance and weekly. inspection records for
the pump station. Mr. Kent Mishak, the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the
collection system, did not have required documentation supporting the information
submitted in the spill reports for January 2006. Failure to maintain this documentation is
a violation of Permit conditions III and V as set forth in the collection system Permit No.
WQCS00341 issued December 18, 2003, and NCGS 143-215.1, which requires
compliance with all conditions of the permit issued by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources.
In light of the above violations, this Office is considering sending a
recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Please respond, in writing, to this Notice if you have an explanation as to why
enforcement action (civil penalties) should not be taken for the noted violations. Please
address your response to Ms. Barbara Sifford by no later than March 3, 2006. Your
explanation will be reviewed and if enforcement action is still .deemed appropriate, your
response will be forwarded to the Director, along with the enforcement package for his
consideration.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Barbara Sifford or me at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Cc: Kent Mishak ORC -Town of China Grove
PERCS
MRO Collection System Files
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Permit: WQCS00341
SOC:
County: Rowan
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 12/18/03 Expiration: 11/30/08 Owner: Town of China Grove
Effective: Expiration: Facility: China Grove Collection System
618 Salisbury St
Contact Person: Joe Sloop
Directions to Facility:
China Grove NC 28023
Phone: [phone]
Primary ORC: Rory Kent Mishak Certification: 27591 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO023884 City of Salisbury - Salisbury -Rowan WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Entry Time: 02:30 PM Exit Time: 05:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.232
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Records Inspections Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspections
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Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
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Are records available that document pump station inspections?
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Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
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Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
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Are records available that document citizen complaints?
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Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?
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Has there been an observation of entire system in the last year?
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Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
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Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last 6 months?
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Comment: Mr. Mishak says that the pump station is inspected weekly by him. No
documentation of pump station inspections or alar m testing can be provided.
Records
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Are.adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
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Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
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If no, provide schedule for compliance
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a map of the system available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
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Approximate pipe age
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Number of service taps
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Pump stations and capacity
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If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Pump station #3 had two reportable overflows in January 2006, for the same cause. (Attached)
Comment: Pump station #3 had two reportable overflows in January 2006, for the
same cause. (Attached with this inspection)
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Complaint
#3 MILL HILL
Pump Station
Yes No NA
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Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
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Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are wet well/siphons free of excessive debris?
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Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
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Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
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Is simple telemetry present?
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Is simple telemetry operational?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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Is the Pump station inspected as required?
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Are backflow devices in place?
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Are backflow devices operable?
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Are air relief valves in place?
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Are air relief valves operable?
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Is an emergency generator available?
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
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Is the generator operable?
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Is the fuel tank full?
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Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? No records
Comment: No log sheets available for pump station operational records and
maintenance records.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
December 11, 2003
Mr. Eric Davis, Town Manager
Town of China Grove
205 Swink Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection
Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCS00341
China Grove - Rowan County
Dear Mr. Davis:
Enclosed is a copy of the Collection System Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted on November 12, 2003 by Ms. Barbara Sifford of this office. A copy of this
report should be forwarded to Mr. Kent Mishak, the Collection System Operator -in -
Responsible Charge (ORC). A formal response to Mr. Nathaniel Thornburg's letter of
August 26, 2003 should be submitted to formally complete the permit application. As
was discussed by Ms. Sifford with you during the inspection, no compliance schedule is
necessary for permit compliance; therefore all permit conditions will be effective as
presented to you on November 12, 2003 when the permit is issued.
The collection system for the Town of China Grove consists of 26 miles of sewer
line, including three forced main sections totaling 1 mile and two aerial line locations.
The collection system has three pump stations to convey wastewater to the City of
Salisbury collection system and ultimately to the Salisbury WWTP (NPDES
NC0023884).
The following comments correspond to the sections of the Compliance Inspection
Report as reviewed with the ORC on November 12, 2003. Since no compliance schedule
was requested these deficiencies should be corrected immediately. A response to this
letter is not necessary, but a follow up inspection will be conducted. At that time if these
items have not been corrected and record -keeping logs maintained, a Notice of Violation
for the collection system permit will be issued.
No e hCarolina
Natmrallry
N. C. Division of Water Quality,
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NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Mr. Davis
Page 2
December 11, 2003
Performance Standards
The Town of China Grove adopted a Sewer Use Ordinance in May 2003. The
ordinance contains an enforcement section and an oil and grease limit. There have been
no enforcement actions by the Town since this ordinance was passed. Grease traps have
been installed where necessary.
A Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP) was prepared for FY03-04 to address the short
and long term needs of the sewer department. A jet machine, is scheduled to be
purchased in FY04-05. The Town has almost completed replacing six miles of sewer line
and the Mill Hill Pump Station. The debt for this loan is listed in the annual operating
budget. The budget should include sufficient funds for spare parts and inventory for
emergency repairs to the system as needed.
Notification signs were posted at each pump station, but the signage only included
the towns daytime phone number and an after hours number. No identifying information
for owner or name of pump station was provided. The signs need to include all the
information listed in the attached inspection report. All three pump stations have
SCADA. Audible and Visual alarms were not working or not present on all 3 pump
stations. It is recommended that these alarms be installed and perform as a backup should
a SCADA communication failure occur.
Inspections
Maintenance records and pump station inspection records were not being
maintained. Inspection records of the collection system and high priority lines also were
not available. Neither were records of citizen complaints. A log of date, response time,
action taken, and cause of problem needs to be maintained. The enclosed compliance
evaluation inspection section lists the information that should be available for review
during an inspection.
Operation and Maintenance
Documentation as listed in this section of the enclosed report, for pump stations,
emergency generators, and right of way maintenance needs to be established and
maintained for review during an inspection. A Spill Response Action Plan is available
for all personnel. Spare pumps were available for two of the pump stations. It is
recommended that a spare pump be ordered for the Mill Hill station; however, having a
contractor with rental pumps for pump around is an acceptable backup plan until a spare
can be purchased.

Mr. Davis
Page 3
December 11, 2003
Pump Stations
All three pump stations were inspected. Audible and visual alarms need to be
installed (and functional) at each pump station as a backup to the SCADA system.
General housekeeping was acceptable at each of the stations and all pumps were present
and operable. A quick connect for the generator was not available or adaptable at any of
the three pump stations. In an emergency situation quick connects could reduce the
quantity of a spill resulting from a power outage. All pump stations were free of bypass
piping: nor were there any signs of overflows.
Records
Records of all spills and complaints need to be maintained for tracking trouble
spots in the collection system. A map of the system will be obtained from the consultant
engineers that shows all modifications and extensions made to the system. The degree
that the information is complete will have to be determined at a later inspection, when the
map can be reviewed. At a minimum, twenty percent should be complete since six miles
of the collection system has been replaced.
Manhole
Manholes inspected were in good condition with covers present and no visible
signs of overflow, no sinkholes, or depressions, and no bypass structures or pipes. All
lines were free flowing and unrestricted. Several manholes that were checked adjacent to
the Salisbury interceptor showed signs of infiltration of groundwater.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
No press releases or public notices were available as no spills have been reported.
An annual collection system report listing spills and general information about the system
will be published in the quarterly newsletter. Information for the calendar year of 2003
will be published in first quarter of 2004.
Lines / Right -of —Ways/ Aerial Lines
All lines and right-of-ways that were visited were accessible, free of sinkholes
and had no evidence of leakage. The only aerial line checked was at the Mill Hill Pump
Station, and it was in good condition. A second aerial line was also determined to exist
in the system. The Salisbury interceptor parallels Grant Creek, and is not impaired by
stream bank erosion in the areas that were checked. This line is owned and maintained
by the City of Salisbury.

Mr. Davis
Page 4
December 11, 2003
Please be advised that failure to abide by the conditions stated in the permit may
subject the Permittee to enforcement actions. Failure to report a spill can also result in a
civil penalty.
If you have any questions concerning this report or the permit conditions and
requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sifford or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, PE
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
Cc: Rowan County Health Department
NDPU Raleigh

COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
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Is Public Education Program for crease established and documented? ■ ❑ ❑
If no, provide schedule of compliance
What educational tools are used?
Is Server Use OrdinanceJLecal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease T rao Ordinance available?
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available?
If no, provide schedule of compliance
List enforcement actions by perm itte, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
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If no, provide schedule of compliance
Does CIP address short term needs and long term l"master plan\" concepts?
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Does CIP cover three to five year period?
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Does C!P include Goal Statement?
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Does CIP include description of project area?
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Does C!P include description of existing facilities?
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Does CIP include known deficiencies?
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Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
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Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
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Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?.
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP CommentsIs
system free of known points of bypass?
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If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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24-hour rantact numbers
If no, provide a schedule of compliance
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If no, list deficient pump stations
Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
Number of pump stations
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Number of pump stations that have SCADA 3
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 10
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms D
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
Provide a schedule of compliance
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Are maintenance recores for sewer lines available?
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Are records available that document pump station inspections?
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Are SCADA or te!emetrr equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
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Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
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Are records available that document citizen complaints?
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Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?? t
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Are records available that document ins e v inspections of high -priority lines?
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Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last 6 months?
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Comment:
Oneration & Maintenance R n iir m ntS
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Are aii log books available?
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Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
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Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
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What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
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Are maintenance records for equipment available?
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If no, provide schedule for compliance
What is the scedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
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Inspecting and exercising all valves?
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Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
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Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
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Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
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9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
vNC DEPT. OF El"WIRONEM G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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d ^C R SVILLC RFGK)M " `Wnek, P.E., Director
H. Sullins, Deputy Director
RIERE Division of Water Quality
December 18, 2003 DEC 2 3 2003
ERIC DAVIS — TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
205 SWINK STREET
CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA 28023
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00341
Town of China Grove
China Grove Collection System
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Davis:
In accordance with your application received on July 18, 2003, and additional information received
November 17, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQCS00341, dated December 18, 2003, to the
Town of China Grove for the operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2008. This permit shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review this
permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements in this permit.
The Division eliminated the 1999 point system used to determine enforcement options for sanitary sewer
overflows in October 2003. The evaluation of enforcement options after a sanitary sewer overflow will be
determined considering the criteria listed in condition I(2)(a) and I(2)(b) of the permit. Compliance with all
conditions of the permit as well as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must be
maintained or appropriate enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(3).
A reportable SSO is a SSO greater -than 1,000 gallons to the ground or a SSO of any amount that reaches
surface water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.) Below is the procedure to use for reporting SSOs to
the Division:
a) Report by telephone to a person (not facsimile or voicemail) to your regional DWQ office during
regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more
than 24 hours after the SSO is known or discovered. To report outside of regular business hours,
call [phone].
b) Follow up the verbal report by sending a completed written report on the most current Division
approved form within five days.
To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and
consistent information pertaining to SSOs, a new spill reporting form has been developed (October 2003). Form
CS-SSO consists of two parts. Part I serves to provide to the Division the required information that has always
been necessary. Part II serves as an area to provide a justification for the spill, as optional under Condition I(2) of
your permit. Form CS-SSO can be downloaded from littp://h2o.eiir.state.nc.Lls/ndceLi/ from the Collection
Systems area.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet http://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
44CDENT

An NOV,- civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste to the system may be issued if
adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to submit a claim for
justification of an SSO, you must use the Form CS-SSO with additional documentation as necessary. DWQ staff
will review the justification claim and determine if enforcement action is appropriate. Please be advised that the
information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive. Begin using this form immediately to report SSOs
from the collection system. Continue to use our old form for reporting bypasses at the wastewater treatment plant
until further notice. The time frame'for submittal of both Part I and Part II, if pertinent, is five days.
Failure to abide by the conditions in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement action. If any
parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of this permit. This request
must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless
such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have questions regarding compliance contact your regional office or the Non -Discharge
Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality at [phone]. If you
need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg in the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit at [phone] extension 533.
cc: Rowan County Health Department
Kent Mishak, ORC — Town of China Grove
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files
Sincerely,
ML-Naab�-�-
JOF Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
-'I ] XTT 17 lnrPnn'l I I In/n'

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of China Grove
Rowan County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of; at the time of permit issuance,
approximately 26 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 1 mile of force main, three (3) duplex pump stations, and
all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required, to make a complete and operational wastewater
collection system to serve the Town of China Grove and any deemed permitted satellite communities, pursuant to
the application received on July 18, 2003, and in conformity with the documents referenced therein and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2008, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Salisbury
Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0023884) prior to being disposed into Grants Creek. This
collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or modification of your NPDES permit(s).
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at all times
so that there is no discharge to land or surface waters, nor any contamination of groundwater. In the
event that the wastewater collection system fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions, including actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement sewer lines and/or equipment.
The Director may take enforcement action against the Permittee for sanitary sewer system discharges
that must be reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes discharges that
were caused by severe natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee demonstrates
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
PERMIT WQCS00341 10/03

a. The discharge was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible alternatives to the
discharge, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastewater,
reduction of inflow and infiltration, use of adequate back-up equipment, or an increase in the
capacity of the system. This provision is not satisfied if, in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment, the Permittee should have installed auxiliary or additional collection system
components, wastewater retention or treatment facilities, adequate back-up equipment or should
have reduced inflow and infiltration; or
h_ the rdisrhnrge w-iS exre.rntlonal unintPntinnni temporary and caused by factors bevnnd the
reasonable control of the Permittee; the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of
reasonable control, such as proper management, operation and maintenance; adequate treatment
facilities or collection system facilities or components (e.g., adequately enlarging treatment or
collection facilities to accommodate growth or adequately controlling and preventing infiltration
and inflow); preventive maintenance; or installation of adequate back-up equipment;
The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the discharge meets the criteria
of this condition. The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with the spill report
required by Condition IV(2) (i.e., within five days) in order to be considered for immunity from
enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II, or most current Division approved form, shall be used- for
any claims. The Permittee has the burden of proof that the above criteria have been met.
The Permittee shall have the legal authority to implement the requirements of Condition I(4); require
new sewers be properly constructed; ensure proper inspection and testing of sewers and laterals; and
address flows from satellite systems.
4. The Permittee shall maintain an educational and enforcement program that requires the proper
operation and maintenance of all grease traps and septic tanks connected to the wastewater collection
system. The educational program should target both residential and commercial users.
5. The Permittee shall implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate funding for
reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should address the short-
term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CEP should typically cover a three to five year
period and include a goal statement, description of the project area, description of the existing
facilities, known deficiencies (over a reasonable period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is
integral to the CIP.
Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved equalization
structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately removed or permanently
capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are allowable for portable pumping or rerouting
without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment facility.
7. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station. If one of the
pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of repairing or replacing the
pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump shall be installed as soon as possible.
If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it shall be replaced immediately.
Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station identifier and an
emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or perform emergency
service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per day, seven days per week can be contacted.
This emergency contact telephone number shall be coupled with instructions for anyone to call if the
visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.
9. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(h)(7).
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10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling feature (i.e. routine contact with pump stations
from a central location to check operational status of the communication system) shall have both
audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be weather-proof and placed in a clear and
conspicuous location. Permits issued for the construction of pump stations that included high water
alarms in the description must maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry (i.e. notification of an
alarm condition initiated by the pump station control feature) is installed.
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, equipment and components
'..cared 'thin the station shall be corroos:On_rPcictant anrri rnmtnnnent.c in rlp.cP. proximity of the
located vv 7«�r„ ui�. puiiap
pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or encasement.
12. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or deemed
permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the existing utilities.
Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of Condition I.2. of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator
to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the system within 24 hours of
knowledge of a bypass, spill, or overflow of wastewater from the system, unless visited by the Back -
Up ORC, and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204. - -
2. The Permittee shall develop and maintain a schedule for reviewing all inspection, maintenance,
operational and complaint logs. Once recurring problems are identified in the wastewater collection
system because of the review process, the Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the
problem(s) if they can not be resolved in a short time period. The Permittee shall define and adhere to
a review period.
The Permittee shall develop and maintain a schedule for testing emergency and standby equipment.
4. The Permittee shall develop and conduct a routine pump station inspection and maintenance program,
which shall include, but not be limited to, the following maintenance activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter, and wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to the
manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
For each pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more than a single
building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average daily flow rate
with the largest pump out of service), at least one fully operational spare pump capable of pumping
peak flow shall be maintained on hand.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps installed, but no
less than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building, unless the
Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a replacement pump within 24 hours of first
knowledge of the simplex pump failure or within the storage capacity provided in any sewer line
extension permit.
7. Rights -of -way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the wastewater
collection system.
3 PERMIT WQCS00341 10/03

8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs and develop and maintain a program for appropriately
cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At least 10 percent of the
wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the ORC, shall be cleaned each year.
Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines less than five years old unless inspection
otherwise reveals a necessity or as required by a sewer line extension permit.
9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
(SSOs) and spills. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that addresses the following
minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays-,
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-overflow/spill assessment.
10. The Permittee shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all SSOs and spills as soon as possible, but no
more than two hours after first knowledge of the overflow and/or spill.
11. In the event of a discharge from or- blockage .within--the--wastewater-.collecti on -system, the Permittee- -
shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize any ground area and
restore the surroundings.
Adbb-
WhIe RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions I(4), II(2) - II(4), II(7) - II(8),
IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, spills, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to, the following information:
a. Date of overflow and/or spill or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater discharged as a result of the overflow and/or spill or nature of complaint;
c. Location of overflow and/or spill or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the overflow and/or spill;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the overflow and/or spill or complaint,
when applicable;
f. Final destination of the overflow and/or spill;
g: Corrective actions;
h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the overflow and/or spill; and
i. How the overflow and/or spill was discovered..
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of their wastewater
collection system that also notes the locations where other wastewater collection systems become
tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system has not been established, a rough sketch
shall be drawn. The Permittee shall map approximately 10 percent of their collection system each year
for the next ten years, or until complete, whichever is sooner. The comprehensive map shall include,
but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, flow direction, approximate pipe age,
number of active service taps, and each pump station identification, location and capacity.
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4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the collection system
permitted herein. The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the construction record drawings and
specifications for modifications/extensions to the wastewater collection system for the life of the
modification/extension. Information concerning the extension shall be incorporated into the map of the
wastewater collection system within one year of the completion of construction. The system
description contained within this permit shall be updated to include this modification/extension
information upon permit renewal.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT'S
Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater, surface
water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface water and
groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be
followed.
2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a person at the Mooresville Regional Office, at telephone
number [phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial
verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to
the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or [phone].
Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form
CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of
the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does
not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North
Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1C.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection system regularly to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the
release of wastes to the environment, threaten human health or create nuisance conditions. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or telemetry
shall be inspected everyday (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations equipped with SCADA systems or
telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
A general observation of the entire collection system shall be performed throughout the course of
every year.
PERMIT WQCS00341 10/03

4. Inspections of all high priority lines (i.e. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line contacting surface
waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in such a manner
that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated as high -priority in a permit) shall be performed at
least once per every six month period of time. A list of high -priority lines is presented below and is
hereby incorporated into this permit condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after
permit issuance are incorporated by reference and subject. to this permit condition until permit
renewal where they shall be referenced in writing below:
a. Spring Hill aerial line
b. Mill Hill aerial line
VI. GENERAL, CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection system is maintained and
operated in accordance with the conditions of this permit and other supporting data.
2. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection system to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be
submitted to the Division. The request shall be accompanied by documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Penrittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-
215.6A through § 143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be established.
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e., local, state,
and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500and all applicable North Carolina Occupational
Safety and Health Act health and safety standards.
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying the permit,.
revoking and reissuing the permit or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and
regulations contained in 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 et: al., or
as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the wastewater collection system.
6. The Pern-dace shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division.
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as
specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4).
7. The Permittee shall request its renewal at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit. Upon
receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the wastewater collection system
described therein; and if warranted, will extend the permit for a period of time and under such
conditions and limitations, as the Commission may deem appropriate.
The Permittee shall notify the Division's Non -Discharge Permitting Unit in writing at 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 of any changes to the name and/or address of the
responsible party (i.e. mayor, city/town manager) of the wastewater collection system.
PERMIT WQCS00341 10/03

9. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative -of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the collection system at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy
any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain
samples of wastewater, groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue.
10. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Town of China Grove and the
City of Salisbury for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect.
Permit issued this the 18th day of December, 2003
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQCS00341
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TOWN OF CHINA GROVE
JOSEPH E. SLOOP
MAYOR
January 06, 2004
Ms. Barbara Sifford
Ref: sewer improvements and repairs
205 SWINK STREET • PO BOX 15
CHINA GROVE, NC 28023
[phone]
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Ms. Sifford,
Please find enclosed pictures of the lift stations showing the signage and installed
alarms. I have also made the following repairs; repaired the visual alarms at lift stations
#2 &3, replaced the audible alarm at lift station #2, installed alarm test buttons at lift
stations #1 &2 and installed a lock and hasp on lift #1. I will be presenting a list of spare
parts to Town Manager Eric Davis for consideration in the 2004-2005 Budget. I have
also contacted the Town's engineers, J. N. Pease and Assoc; in reference to the system
maps and they have contacted Mr. Davis about the cost involved in updating it and the
continued maintenance there after. I have made the enclosed log forms. Please contact
me with any suggestions on how to improve them.
Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge along with your
professionalism and the respect you showed us during your inspection.
Respectfully submitted,
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DATE TIME PUMP 1 PUMP 2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK INITs

CHINA GROVE COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE LOG
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CHINA GROVE COLLECTION SYSTEM CUSTOMER COMPLAINT LOG
DATE Tliiol�E DESCRIPTION OF WORK INITs

Michael F. Easley, Govern o! ; ,
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources VVV
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 16, 2006
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CERTIFIED MAIL..#
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eric Davis, Town Manager
Town of China Grove
205 Swink Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking No. NOV-2006-PC-0034
Violation of Permit No. WQCS00341
Violation of NCGS 143-215.1
Rowan County
Mr. Davis:
This letter is to notify the Town of China Grove of violations of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 for failure to meet the following conditions of Permit No.
WQCS00341:
Condition III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions V (1)-V
(4) of the Permit. Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years.
Condition V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall inspect the wastewater collection system regularly to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that
may cause or lead to the release of waste to the environment, threaten human
health, or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep an inspection
log or summary, including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee.
2. Pump stations equipped with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
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Mr. Eric Davis
Februaryl5, 2006
The Mooresville Regional Office has received notification from the Town of
China Grove of two reportable spills occurring during the month of January 2006 for the
#3 Mill Hill pump station. On Friday January 20, 2006, Ms. Barbara Sifford of this office
conducted a review of the operation and maintenance and weekly inspection records for
the pump station. Mr. Kent Mishak, the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the
collection system, did not have required documentation supporting the information
submitted in the spill reports for January 2006. Failure to maintain this documentation is
a violation of Permit conditions III and V as set forth in the collection system Permit No.
WQCS00341 issued December 18, 2003, and NCGS 143-215.1, which requires
compliance with all conditions of the permit issued by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources.
In light of the above violations, this Office is considering sending a
recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Please respond, in writing, to this Notice if you have an explanation as to why
enforcement action (civil penalties) should not be taken for the noted violations. Please
address your response to Ms. Barbara Sifford by no later than March 3. 2006. Your
explanation will be reviewed and if enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your
response will be forwarded to the Director, along with the enforcement package for his
consideration.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Barbara Sifford or me at 704-663-1699.
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Permit: WQCS00341
SOC:
County: Rowan
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 12/18/03 Expiration: 11/30/08 Owner: Town of China Grove
Effective: Expiration: Facility: China Grove Collection System
618 Salisbury St
Contact Person: Joe Sloop
Directions to Facility:
China Grove NC 28023
Phone: [phone]
Primary ORC: Rory Kent Mishak Certification: 27591 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO023884 City of Salisbury - Salisbury -Rowan WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Entry Time: 02:30 PM Exit Time: 05:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.232
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Miscellaneous Questions E Records Inspections . Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspections
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
❑
❑
❑
■
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
❑
■
❑
❑
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
❑
■
❑
❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
❑
❑
❑
■
Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?
❑
❑
❑
■
Has there been an observation of entire system in the last year?
❑
❑
❑
■
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
❑
❑
❑
■
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last 6 months?
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment: Mr. Mishak says that the pump station is inspected weekly by him. No
documentation .of pump station inspections or alar m testing can be provided.
Records
Yes
No'
NA
NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
❑
❑
❑
■
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
■
❑
❑
❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is a map of the system available?
■
❑
❑
❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
❑ ❑ ❑
■
Pipe materials
❑
❑
❑
■
Pipe location
❑
❑
❑
■
Flow direction
❑
❑
❑
■
Approximate pipe age
❑
❑
❑
■
Number of service taps
❑
❑
❑
■
Pump stations and capacity
❑
❑
❑
❑
If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Pump station #3 had two reportable overflows in January 2006, for the same cause. (Attached)
Comment: Pump station #3 had two reportable overflows in January 2006, for the
same cause. (Attached with this inspection)
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
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Pump Station
Yes No NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
0000
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are wet well/siphons free of excessive debris?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is simple telemetry present?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
Is simple telemetry operational?
❑ ❑ ■
❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
# Is an emergency generator available?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are backflow devices in place?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
Are backflow devices operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
Are air relief valves in place?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Are air relief valves operable?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
Is an emergency generator available?
■ ❑ ❑
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
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Is the generator operable?
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Is the fuel tank full?
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Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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Permit: WQCS00341 Owner - Facility: Town of China Grove
Inspection Date: 01/20/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
Pump station identifier?
Emergency phone number
Is public access limited?
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: No log sheets available for pump station operational records and
maintenance records.
Reason for Visit: Complaint
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No records
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