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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000409_Belmont NOD-2021-PC-0148_20210427 DocuSign Envelope ID:913B71C1-C8F2-4138-B9A6-9AE5F36F3FFB ROY COOPER :. Governor DIONNE DEL.LF GATTISecretary :� . BRIM WRENN NORTH CAROLINA Da-actor Environmental Quality April 27,2021 CERTIFIED.MAIL. 7020 3160 0000 3279 0196 _RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED City of Belmont Attention:Adrian Miller, City Manager Post Office Box 432 Belmont, North Carolina 28012 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY(NOD-2021-PC-0148) City of Belmont NPDES MS4 Permit No. NCS000409 Gaston County Dear Mr. Miller: On March 30,2021,staff from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ)conducted a compliance audit of subject National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4) Permit. The audit identified minor deficiencies with the specific components of the MS4 permit that were reviewed, as provided in the attached DEQ MS4 Permit Compliance Audit Report. This report lists and describes the deficiencies with certain components of the MS4 permit,which constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action. In accordance with Part VI of the permit and DEQ policy,a new 5-year MS4 permit will be issued in response to the audit. To address the MS4 permit deficiencies,the City of Belmont is required to complete the following actions: (1) Respond in writing within thirty(30) calendar days from the date of receipt of this notice to acknowledge these requirements and the intent to comply. (2) Submit documentation for review and comment within one hundred twenty(120)calendar days from the date of receipt of this letter: a. Conduct a self-audit which includes,at a minimum,an evaluation of compliance with the permit conditions found in Part II Section E: Construction Site Runoff Controls;Section F: Post- Construction Site Runoff Controls; Section H:Total Maximum Daily Loads. The self-audit must be documented utilizing the DEQ standard MS4 Permit Compliance Audit Report Template. b. Develop a Draft Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP)which details specific actions, measurable goals,and implementation timelines to bring the stormwater management program into compliance with NPDES MS4 requirements over the new 5-year permit term. The SWMP must be documented utilizing the DEQ Phase II MS4 SWMP Template. The SWMP must address all known compliance deficiencies including,at a minimum,the items detailed in the DEQ MS4 Program Audit Report and the City of Belmont self-audit. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 704.663,1699 DocuSign Envelope ID:913B71C1-C8F2-4138-B9A6-9AE5F36F3FFB Notice of Deficiency City of Belmont April 27, 2021 Page 2 of 2 (3) Submit an NPDES MS4 permit application within thirty(30)days of receiving written DEQ concurrence that the submitted Draft SWMP documents a compliant stormwater management program. A new 5-year NPDES MS4 permit will be public noticed along with the submitted SWMP. (4) Respond to public comments on the Draft SWMP and submit a Final SWMP for DEQ approval and final • "{permit issuance. The final DEQ-approved SWMP shall become an enforceable component of the NPDES MS4 permit. Required documentation shall be submitted via e-mail to jesse.mcdonnell a(�,ncdenr.gov, or to: DEQ-DEMLR Stormwater Program Attention:Jesse McDonnell 610 East Center Avenue Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 If the City of Belmont fails to meet the aforementioned requirements and/or submits a significantly noncompliant Draft SWMP, DEQ may proceed with enforcement. As is stated in Part.V, Section A.1(c) of the permit: Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars($25,000)per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit[North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A]. Please note that compliance with the requirements of this NOD and/or issuance of civil or criminal penalties levied by DEQ does not preclude the EPA from carrying out its own enforcement case against the permittee. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions,please contact Jesse McDonnell at(704) 235-2139 or jesse.mcdonnellAncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: w.... 42CFABFC5B8C459... Zahid S. Khan, CPM, CPESC, CPSWQ Regional Engineer Land Quality Section Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Enclosures: DEQ MS4 Permit Compliance Audit Report ec: Hayden Davis, City of Belmont, Stormwater Coordinator hdavis a(?citvifbelmont.gov Annette Lucas, DEMLR Stormwater Supervisor, annette.lucas a(7,ncdenr.gov Jeanette Powell, DEMLR MS4 Program Coordinator,jeanette.powell ncdenr.gov DEMLR NPDES MS4 Permit Laserfiche File ,_: "14North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Energy,Mineral and L and Resources MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000409 Belmont, NORTH CAROLINA 115 N. Main St. Belmont, North Carolina 28012 Audit Date: March 30, 2021 Report Date: April 23, 2021 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stornnwater Program 512 N. Salisbury Street,9th floor 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (This page intentionally left blank) NCS000409 Belmont MS4 Audit 20210330 TABLE OF CONTENTS Audit Details 1 Permittee Information 2 List of Supporting Documents 3 Program Implementation, Documentation &Assessment 4 Public Education and Outreach 7 Public Involvement and Participation 8 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) 9 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations 11 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 13 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2 15 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 3 17 Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 19 Appendix A: Photograph Log 21 DISCLAIMER This audit consists of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of the approved Storm water Management Plan. This audit report does not include a review of all program components, and program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The permittee is required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved Storm water Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit. NCS000409 Belmont MS4 Audit 20210330 ii This page intentionally left blank NCS000409 Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 iii Audit ID Number: Audit Date(s): NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 March 30,2021 Minimum Control Measures Evaluated: ® Program Implementation, Documentation&Assessment ® Public Education&Outreach ® Public Involvement& Participation ® Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination El Construction Site Runoff Controls—No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program ❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls—Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program ❑ Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls ® Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ❑ Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs) Field Site Visits: ® Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 3 ® MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: 1 El Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item. ❑ Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited:Choose an item. ❑ Other: . Number visited: Choose an item. ❑ Other: . Number visited: Choose an item. �t< Jesse McDonnell, Environmental Specialist NCDEQ Chris Graybeal, Environmental Engineer NCDEQ Audit Report Author:Jesse McDonnell Date: 1 April 2 jr � i� Signaturey I I' l U April 26,2021 Audit Report Au r: hris Graylea Date: April 27,2021 Signature (,c NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 1 of 25 g MS4 Permittee Name: Permit Effective Date: Permit Expiration Date: City of Belmont February,2017 February,2022 Mailing Address: Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit: P.O. Box 431, Belmont, NC 28012-0431 June 5,2012 Co-permittee(s),if applicable: Not Applicable Permit Owner of Record: Adrian Miller,City Manager - p Carmen Davis, Stormwater Coordinator City of Belmont Chad Waldrup Gaston County Natural Resources --rwiwr7rti KA PP a: Catawba River WS-IV;CA PCB Fish Tissue Advisory Catawba River(Lake Wyle Below Elevation 570) WS-V;B PCB Fish Tissue Advisory Catawba (Lake Wylie South Fork Catawba Arm) WS-V;B Cooper, PCB Fish Tissue Advisory South Fork Catawba River WS-V None South Fork Catawba River Tributary 2 None None Fites Creek WS-IV None Fites Creek Tributary 1 None None Fites Creek Tributary 1A None None Unnamed Tributary at Belmont Abbey College WS-IV None Stowe Branch C None Stowe Tributary None None Halls Rocky Branch None None Nancy Hanks Branch None None Curtis Branch None None Kitty's Branch None None NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 2 of 25 1 Stormwater Management Program 2017-2022 Prior to 2 Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of Gaston County Stormwater Prior to Ordinance and Erosion and Sediment Control 3 City of Belmont Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Prior to 4 City of Belmont Public Works Streets and Stormwater Operation and Prior to Maintenance 5 City of Belmont Watershed Ordinance Prior to 6 City of Belmont Contact List and Organization Chart Prior to 7 City of Belmont Streams,Outfalls and City Facility General Location Map Prior to 8 Dry Weather Flow Outfall inspections After 9 IDDE Investigation and NOV Letter After 10 Pesticide Licenses Updated After 11 Staff Training Roster After 12 Capital Improvements Program After 13 City of Belmont Website Prior to https://www.cityofbelmont.org/stormwater/ NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 3 of 25 _a •.,1-:. Chad Waldrup,Gaston County Natural Resources, City of Belmont's Previous Stormwater Coordinator v = Carmen Davis,City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator 7172V7ft_iii-1:77A*11iia-ii: The permittee maintained adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage III - Yes i„,t,• .4.,:ti.-,- :--4-- --li . the provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of the permit. -;"• --,77€• -20ii-0-=_;,:: _W,:,-- .1 The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall '!_7. -------_------ -_--- -AriA coordination,implementation,and revision to the Plan. Yes 1 Responsibilities for • a• of • Plan are documented and • posit• provided. permittee is current on payment of • -• administering and compliance •n i t• • • --payments e-payments on DEMLR MS4 web r•• Comments: permittee has maintained a list of responsible persons, IS titles and responsibilities within the 2017-2022SWMP. The City of •nt has a $5/month stormwater • budget •r capital and operation. k-.7 _, ---,T,44-„, The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program •m•• *-.;_,,,,,,g,,i-1, 10.4,--At:4,04., ,m If yes,the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program Laserfiche ta,,,Fv:71-wriiiffmt,- • Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non-attainment of an k---_twi-------a- --,---- -= components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. i-*.ftif.Nitt-;.. 7-4Zt14 applicable water quality standard? • If yes,did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address Not the non-attainment? Applicable Comments:The permittee submitted an annual report each year through the public BIMS portal. The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date. Yes 1 �, ThTt4e permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan. Not Applicable Comments:The 2017-2022 SWMP covered all five years of the permit cycle. No major updates,small updates of facilities and staff. The permittee kept an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the - = Division and the public online. No The online materials included ordinances,or other regulatory mechanisms,or a list identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal Yes 13 authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit. Comments:The stormwater webpage has ordinances and other educational materials. The stormwater management plan is not listed on the webpage. i NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 4 of 25 -444 Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan? No If yes,did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the Not established deadline? Applicable Comments:DEMLR has not required a modification to the City of Belmont's Stormwater Management Plan. Firri • Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee? Yes 2 If yes, is there a written agreement in place? Yes 2 Comments:Construction and Post-construction Stormwater responsibilities are performed by Gaston County. The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum Yes 1 control measures. Written procedures identified specific action steps,schedules,resources and Yes 1 responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures. Comments:The 2017-2022 SWMP contained documentation of all procedures for implementing the six Minimum Control Measures. The permittee-maintained documentation of all program components including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, Yes 1-13 implementation of BMPs,enforcement actions etc.,on file for a period of five years. Comments:The City of Belmont maintained documentation for all minimum control measures audited at this time. The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months from the effective date of the permit(See Section I11.8.for the annual reporting Yes Laserfiche _ period specific to this MS4). The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the Yes Laserfiche scheduled date of the first annual report submittal. The Annual Reports included appropriate information to accurately describe the progress,status, and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, including, but not limited the following: 1. A detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan as a whole.This will include information on development and implementation Not of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and Reviewed schedules and plans for the year following each report. 2. An adequate description and justification of any proposed changes to the Stormwater Plan.This will include descriptions and supporting information for Not the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Reviewed Plan (results,effectiveness, implementation schedule,etc.). 3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Not Reviewed Plan. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 5 of 25 -t-trff=7— --'- 7.----:1 4. A summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout wc-tifts'I.r.--" ------3--- the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the Not Reviewed Zj::z";:;'-'-''''':-s-: -;--;-1'':',e___._':---'-rj 5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the Not Reviewed WW.7.5.A1-=- -_-__—.4 establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections,and enforcement wed at this time. = - The Annual Reports document the following: a. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable,specific Not quantities achieved and summaries of enforcement actions. Reviewed b. A description of the effectiveness of each program component. Not Reviewed 11 c. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each Not program component or activity. Reviewed d. Fiscal analysis. Not Reviewed Comments:Not reviewed at this time. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 6 of 25 £- - = Chad Waldrup,Gaston County Natural Resources, City of Belmont's Previous Stormwater Coordinator li;.1 . Carmen Davis,City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator The permittee defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and faj-' Yes 1 Outreach Program based on community wide issues. Comments:Goals and Objectives are defined in Appendix B,Section 2.a, Page 1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and Yes 1 likely sources. Comments:Target pollutants/stressors along with likely sources are found in Appendix B,Section 2.b, Page 1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. 4 The permittee identified,assessed annually and updated the description of the target 77-71-wYes 1 audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts and why they were selected. Comments:Target Audiences are found in Appendix B,Section 2.c, Page 2 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. = The permittee described issues,such as pollutants,the likely sources of those g = pollutants, potential impacts,and the physical attributes of stormwater runoff in Yes 1 their education/outreach program. Comments:Specific residential and commercial issues are described in Appendix B,Section 2.d, Page 2 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the dirtr' Yes 13 program's message. Comments: The permittee maintained and promoted a webpage.Appendix B,Section 2.e, Page 3 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target ee a Yes 1 groups. Comments:Educational materials to be distributed are found in Appendix B,Section 2.1,Page 3 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. Documentation of materials distributed can be found in Appendix B.1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the ri purpose of public education and outreach. Yes 13 Comments:Hotline is maintained on the City's webpage.Appendix B,Section 2.g, Page 5 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or ' 7 through a cooperative agreement, included a combination of approachesde signed p g desi ned to Yes 1 ka7rL'iiifiliffri reach the target audiences. For each media,event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement the permittee estimated and recorded the extent Yes 1 of exposure. Comments:Extent of exposure and type of education materials distributed can be found in Appendix B.1 and Appendix B.2 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 7 of 25 Chad Waldrup,Gaston County Natural Resources, City of Belmont's Previous Stormwater Coordinator Carmen Davis,City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator 111 - ri` p The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote Yes 1 ongoing citizen participation. Comments:Community event for Storm Drain Marking was promoted.See Appendix C,Section 2.a of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that Yes 13 provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. Comments:The public has the ability to communicate with the stormwater coordinator and the stormwater committee regarding any issues or program information.See Appendix C,Section 2.b of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public Yes 13 involvement and participation. Comments:A hotline for Public Involvement is promoted on the webpage.See Appendix C,Section 2.c of the 2017-2022 SWMP. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 8 of 25 A Sina riTeltiPit Chad Waldrup, Gaston County Natural Resources,City of Belmont's Previous Stormwater Coordinator _T Carmen Davis,City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. Partial 3 _ If yes,the written program includes provisions for program assessment and No evaluation and integrating program. Comments:No documentation of the program being maintained yearly. The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s)that Yes 3 provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4. If yes,the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee. Yes 3 [Permit Part 1.D] Comments:The permittee maintained jurisdiction over IDDE in all areas, Document 3,section 2.a t The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving 4 -- streams. Yes 7 Comments:A current map has been maintained by the Permittee.The mapping system is updated regularly on IWorQs online system. The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field Partial 3,8 observations in accordance with written procedures. Comments:Document 3,Section 2.c, explains the dry weather flow observations. No documentation of Dry weather screening prior to March 2021. D The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of Partial 3 identified illicit discharges. Comments:Written procedures for conducting IDDE investigations are kept in Document 3,Section 2.d.No documentation of regular review of the procedures. For each case of an illicit discharge or potential illicit discharge,the permittee documented and tracked the following: . . . 1. The date(s)the illicit discharge was observed Yes 9 2. The results of the investigation Yes 9 3. Any follow-up of the investigation Yes 9 4. The date the investigation was closed Yes 9 Comments:Tracking of IDDE investigations are stored in IWorQs. Document 9 is an example of a completed investigation. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 9 of 25 a' The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities,may come into Yes 3, 10 contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection. Comments:Document 3,Section 2.f discusses what trainings and when they occurred. The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal Yes 3, 10 discharges and improper disposal of waste. The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. 1 The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal Yes 1 discharges and improper disposal of waste. Comments:Public employees are trained on an annual basis, Document 3,section 2.f.The Public education and outreach section of the 2017-2022 SWMP documents materials distributed to the general public and business owners. int The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the 7' $` public to report illicit discharges. Yes 3 arfiftliMg • The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff Partial 3 to report illicit discharges. The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen Yes 3 req uests/reports. Comments:Document 3, Section 2.h discusses the public reporting mechanisms that are promoted.Staff reporting mechanisms are not promoted but discussed in annual training,document 3,section 2.f. The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions administered by the permittee. Yes 9 If yes,the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for Yes 9 initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance. Comments:The City of Belmont uses a program called IWorQs to track all illicit discharge investigations and any NOVs that are issued. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 10 of 25 Chad Waldrup,Gaston County Natural Resources,City of Belmont's Previous Stormwater Coordinator ` Carmen Davis, City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted Yes 7 stormwater runoff. Comments:The map shows names and locations of municipally owned facilities.Appendix F.2 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. < The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally . g - owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted Yes 1 stormwater runoff. If yes,the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections. Yes 1 If yes,the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance requirements. Yes 1 If yes,the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as necessary. No Comments:The O&M Plan is within the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for each facility. Document 1,Appendix F.1 is the SWPPP. Rt }g The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations. Yes 1 Comments:Written spill response procedures are found in Appendix F,Section 2.c of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee evaluated existing and new BMPs that reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads,and public parking lots within its Yes 12 , corporate limits annually. If yes,the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs Yes 12 based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed. Comments:The permittee uses street weepers to keep the roadways clear of pollutants keeping track of all the amount of water used and the amount of debris collected. The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for the stormwater sewer system includingcatch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and Yes 1 Y Y Y maintains. Comments:Stormwater Sewer System O&M Plan can be found in Appendix F.1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally-owned or operated structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee's post- Not Applicable 01 = construction ordinance. Comments:The City of Belmont does not own or operate any structural control measures. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 11 of 25 ftrrlilItyraudornithiffi The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally- 4 i owned or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with Not Applicable Va the permittee's post-construction ordinance. If yes,then: The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine Not maintenance requirements. Applicable The permittee documented inspections of all municipally-owned or maintained Not structural stormwater controls. Applicable The permittee inspected all municipally-owned or maintained structural Not stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Applicable The permittee maintained all municipally-owned or maintained structural Not stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Applicable The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally-owned or Not maintained structural stormwater controls. Applicable - Comments:O&M Plans are documented within Appendix F.1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide, 4 me herbicide and fertilizer application management. ves 1, 10 The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide,herbicide and fertilizer application management. Yes 1, 10 The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for Yes 1, 10 applicators are followed. ^Comments: The City employees and contracted workers all have current applicator licenses. The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved Yes 11 in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. Comments:Staff are trained on a yearly basis for both IDDE and PP&GH. The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment Yes 1 parffg-,:raq=27Acleaning. Comments:Vehicle and equipment cleaning procedures are listed in Appendix F.1 of the 2017-2022 SWMP. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 12 of 25 Fri ffi Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit: City of Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1:15pm Facility Address: Facility Type(Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping,etc.): Parkdale Dr., Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant Name of MS4 inspector(s)evaluated: Most Recent MS4 Inspection(List date and name of inspector): Chad Waldrup Name Title Tonya Fetzer Facility Superintendent 7^ Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)or similar document?Is it facility-specific? Yes. What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often? Employees receive Spill prevention and IDDE training annually. What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive?How often? NC State SCM inspection and Maintenance Certification. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP(or similar document)? Yes. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 13 of 25 4 Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern?If so,explain: No. Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact? Yes.The site is inspected with the facility contact. Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented?If so,for what issue(s)? No. If compliance corrective actions were identified,what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided? Not Applicable. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 14 of 25 Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit: City of Belmont Water Treatment Plant Tuesday, March 30, 20212:00pm Facility Address: Facility Type(Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping,etc.): 205 N 10th St, Belmont, NC 28012 Water Treatment Plant Name of MS4 inspector(s)evaluated: Most Recent MS4 Inspection(Date and Entity): Chad Waldrup Name Title Joe Roy Facility Supervisor Vif; �.�'-_� _ ``.�. Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)or similar document?Is it facility-specific? Yes. What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive?How often? Staff receive spill prevention and response training annually. .,,_. `..ems What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive?How often? NC State SCM inspection and Maintenance Certification. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP(or similar document)? Yes. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 15 of 25 • Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern?If so,explain: No. Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact? Yes,the facility supervisor walks the site with the inspector. Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented?If so,for what issue(s)? No. If compliance corrective actions were identified,what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided? Not applicable. to 1 _ - NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit 20210330 Page 16 of 25 , 7 vter -s .. Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit: City of Belmont Public Works Tuesday, March 30, 2021 3:00pm Facility Address: Facility Type(Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping,etc.): 1401 Catawba St, Belmont, NC 28012 Vehicle, chemical and equipment storage and maintenance. Name of MS4 inspector(s)evaluated: Most Recent MS4 Inspection(Date and Entity): Chad Waldrup Name Title Bill Carroll Public Works Director Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)or similar document?Is it facility-specific? Yes. What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive?How often? Staff receive spill prevention and IDDE training annually. What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive?How often? NC State SCM inspection and Maintenance Certification. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes. Ems - c=4- -'e ---5.5 - - 5_-- --tea' � ; ..„s - =-. -- _" "- „ ---- ,J Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos? Yes. Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP(or similar document)? Yes. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 17 of 25 s g liken e Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes. Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern?If so,explain: No. Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact? Yes,the facility contact conducted the inspection with the inspector. Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented?If so,for what issue(s)? No. If compliance corrective actions were identified,what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided? Not applicable. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 18 of 25 { Outfall ID Number: Date and Time of Site Visit: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:45pm Riverfront Park Outfall Outfall Location: Outfall Description(Pipe Material/Diameter,Culvert,etc.): Riverfront Park, E.Catawba Street 24" RCP Receiving Water: Is Flow Present?If So,Describe(Color,Approximate Flow Rate, Sheen,Odor,Floatables/Debris,etc.): Catawba River Yes.Approximately 0.5 gallons per minute of clean odorless water Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening(Date): was flowing form the pipe. Days Since Last Rainfall: Inches: Two days 0.36" Name of MS4 Inspector(s)evaluated: Chad Waldrup What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive?How often? NC State SCM inspection and Maintenance Certification. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations? Yes. Does the inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Yes. Does the inspector's process include taking photos? Yes, Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues?If so,what were they? No. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 19 of 25 Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests?If so,for what issue(s)? No. Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted?If so,for what reason? Yes, regular periodic inspection. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 20 of 25 APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPH LOG .e ?;r. _ s=�� -- ---`ems_ ' _.__-__ _ _e=_ _`_- �_-_-` _____-- • L .e:�,='r � ems`'=ab_ - - 4 IN _ / : _ --_ fir ' i� _ S"=-- Photograph 1: Bulk Storage at the City of Belmont's Water Treatment Plant. .r.. - ce - p din' - - _ - - - f^ V. n$L_ ''fir -g - _- - - , ire. ";g` ' •, ` is Wye ' ' ti fl rx� $I�9 - - _T.3-.--r. - _ :.,y?_... -.fin Photograph 2: Fuel Storage for the generator at the City of Belmont's Water Treatment Plant. Page 21 of 25 NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 �i s-= ", -4�z _ __ Lam - �' ` }} ��'a -- -4. ; - -----V- -:-T:'-fftr-77,, - -rf-fii: ____ _ __ _ _ _--k-rn-P!--:-=-1-*7:-. 11-t? _-„-\ __,_„:i_irr :!". ,.'",:.' - FIRC,M ----- --"!-M",-","-ZAKM-1,-tti -r_ife'l--- -":.-.:,ri-t-44-7-C-1*-14--*FAN-1-t-1. - —a-::-,,- . -- - - _- - = ^gam v _ _ t_ = -_ems = = tir Photograph 3: Maintenance storage at the City of Belmont's Water Treatment Plant. _ 4. ,o _ &,. .s u -. _ z „ -'_`__-_---=-.__= _--_ z"-_;-_ - - _ -"-- -- = - _ _ - -_- �=;;•sr _ -.fir-_ _ -_ __-_- `____ _- --__ - RM. Ica - _ - -___ _-_+' :, Photograph 4: Storage of used oil on a secondary containment pallet and under cover at the City of Belmont's Water Treatment Plant. Page 22 of 25 NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 __- op - ' F L - ~ ` _ - - _ _ = --__-_ -' TYf - =s3n-'; - 1.r� -==5 Vi - v. _ vim`- y- ram---_-ram- ; - :- ,.t-.�. ...-:'.: _�� .�� "am== "-.- m= - _ �`g. =`�' %'.:ems- Photograph 5: City of Belmont's Public Works facility, the entire facility is covered with no floor drains. "__ - 47;_ _ _ 'i. - - -__ _ -_ __ sa___ w. - - _� _ =��_ - � =may"r�'�-- °, Win'_ _aey:' ;. ' ,l-.:� -. c_ _�.,,.�-_.....� - .5a" -% �"%1„� Photograph 6: Hydraulic oil storage inside and over drip trays at the City of Belmont's Pubic Work Facility. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 23 of 25 • _= =tea sp g_ _-= ;ice =- -- _ -Y Photograph 7:Storage of Pesticide inside and off the floor for visual inspection for leaks at the City of Belmont's Public Works Facility, ip '- 11 s' - - �" -_ . �p 2 lit ' 'gyp{ f7-,,7_i:i.-:'"7z:_,:--:.:E___----f::_-,z:-40,-1,--_l,,4.4o_H_._,_''-'z,----,Aftc._=: -_"-- ="-_� - 1._" � -tea �t� ____Y. �� _,��>`_; s ,�.. =ice � Photograph 8: Diesel Storage in double walled containment at the City of Belmont's Public Works Facility. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 24 of 25 -- - h i s x `iY Yd. 'z p =- `,;'� - IA - :3 - a + � `' t :,r„- -'. -- ' .. x 'i ft ' t �� -�t� r-i. �� £ ��,T, �'P Y -mac,�s � �� b 4 -+`r i .may g,�L „,tw‘----.-',e Photograph 9: Riverfront Park Outfall. „ - jj � � 5 S H _....40- � •� � �•� � .arm _ � � f "�-� �. ,___ : . :�� a° s� :,,,- „„,:-_,,;,=;....„-4if,-,-;41,0-40: ir -.ram� df�.. �' -- � �,�' � � r��`` �` 2. 1 Yf Y r Z - Photograph 10: Additional View of Riverfront Park Outfall. NCS000409_Belmont MS4 Audit_20210330 Page 25 of 25