WQCS00244_Inspection_20210810

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00244 Effective: 08/01/13
SOC: Effective:
County: Pitt
Region: Washington
Contact Person: Ross Reed
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS3,
Primary ORC: Derrick Levon Anderson
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Expiration: 07/31/21
Expiration:
Title:
Owner : East Carolina University
Facility: East Carolina University Main Campus Collectic
Facilities Administration 1001 E 4th St
Certification: 1004557
NC0023931 Greenville Utilities Commission - GUC WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Primary Inspector: Fred W Oelrich
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Entry Time 09:30AM
Greenville NC 27858
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
II Capital Improvement Plan
▪ Inspections
▪ Lines
❑ Not Compliant
(See attachment summary)
▪ General
▪ Map
▪ Spill Response Plan
▪ Manholes
▪ Sewer & FOG Ordinances
▪ Reporting Requirements
▪ Spills
▪ Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On August 10, 2021, Division of Water Rexources staff Fred Oelrich met with ECU staff Derrick Anderson, Jesse Fields, and
Shannon Elks, for a compliance inspection of the subject facility. First covered during the inspection was a review of the
permit, grease education material, capital improvement plan, operation and maintenance requirements, system records and
reports, and the map of the collection system.
Following the paperwork review, an inspection of the downstream manhole of the Todd Dining Hall was conducted. In
addition, the aerial sewer line crossing Green Mill Run was inspected.
The inspection revealed that East Carolina University, operating under collection system permit number WQCS00244 is in
full compliance with State collection System Regulations
Fred Oelrich
DWR/WaRO
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade?
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis?
# What is that frequency?
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations?
Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory?
Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials?
Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months?
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
Comment: System has no lift/pump stations.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
Is action taken against violators?
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted?
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section?
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements?
Does CIP include description of project area?
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
Comment: There is no designated wastewater section in the CIP.
Map
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
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Pump station ID, location and capacity ❑ ❑ • ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ • ❑
# Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: System needs to include pipe age(if determinable) and flow direction to the overall map.
Reporting Requirements
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required?
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers?
# How is it being made available?
Comment:
Inspections
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
Is the annual inspection documented?
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment: During a recent computer equipment changeout, the software for maintenance records was not
transferred. Therefore most of the old records were lost. Records are now being kept manually
until new software can be acquired.
Spill Response Action Plan
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
Source of emergency funds
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
Post-overflow/spill assessment
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
Comment: No seperate emergency funds allocated.
Spills
Is system free of known points of bypass?
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
Comment:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
College Hill
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment?
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented?
Are gravity sewer cleaning records available?
Has at least 10% of lines older than 5 yrs been cleaned annually?
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues?
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Comment: The aerial line crosses Green Mill Run and is located on the east side of College Hill Drive,
approximately 5 feet from the side of the bridge.
Manholes
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Todd Dining Hall.
Are manholes accessible?
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
Are manhole covers present?
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Are manholes properly seated?
# Are manholes in good condition?
# Are inverts in good condition?
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
Are manhole vents screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment: Downstream from the grease trap
Pump Stations
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
# Number of vacuum stations in system
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
Is the communication system functional?
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
Pump station identifier?
# Address?
Instructions for notification?
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
Are audio and visual alarms present?
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
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Permit: WQCS00244 Owner - Facility: East Carolina University
Inspection Date: 08/10/2021
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
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Comment: This facility does not have any pump stations. All collected wastewater flows by gravity to pump
stations located off campus which are owned and operated by the Greenville Utilities
Commission (GUC). All of ECU's wastewater flows to and is treated at the GUC's WWTP.
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