WQCS00309_NOD-2021-PC-0127_20210322 (2)

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
James Michel, PE
Town of Southern Pines
140 Memorial Park Ct
Southern Pnes, NC 28387
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 22, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2021-PC-0127
Permit No. WQCS00309
Southern Pines Collection System
Moore County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Southern Pines Collection System
on March 15, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00309. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Collection System Non -sampling inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the
Fayetteville Regional Office. The following deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Temporary access is not viable for equipment if needed.
Lines
From the facilities permit WQCS00309, right-of-ways and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow
accessibility to the wastewater collection system unless the Permitee can demonstrate the ability to gain
temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not allow the establishment
and maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the Permitee shall continue to observe the lines visually,
utilize remote inspection methods (e.g. CCTV) and use the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further
inspections and necessary maintenance.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of
non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Danielle Simpson with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely,
,—DocuSigned by:
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J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Fayetteville Regional Office — Laserfiche File
Ron Istre — [e-mail]
DIE- North Carolina Department of Env ran menu: Qualay I Division of Water Aes.7uraes
Fayettevdie Regtona! Office ! 225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayrttev he, North Caro ;na 28301
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