WQCS00230_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210927

Permit: WQCS00230
SOC:
County: Onslow
Region: Wilmington
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 07/30/21 Expiration: Owner: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Pluris Webb Creek Collection System
Contact Person: Randy R Hoffer
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: William Elliott Andrews
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Title:
Certification: 1006420
Randy R Hoffer
Randy R Hoffer
NC0062642 Pluris Webb Creek LLC - Webb Creek WWTP
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
910-327-2880
910-327-2880
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 Entry Time 07:45AM Exit Time: 09:30AM
Primary Inspector: Brian S West Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spill Response Plan Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00230 Owner - Facility: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Routine inspection with Randy Hoffer. Please note comments under individual sections of the report and let us know if you
have any quesions.
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Permit: WQCS00230 Owner - Facility: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 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: Change of ownership and permit renewal processed 7/31/21
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?
Yes No NA NE
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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.)
FOG educational materials sent to customers 1/qtr
Comment: Please ensure customer grease traps (school, restaurant) inspected routinely and records
kept of pump out
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
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: Pluris maintains capital plan which encompasses this system and North Topsail system. 10%
line cleaning documented: 2020 The Pines, 2021 Creekertown
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Permit: WQCS00230 Owner - Facility: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Map
Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
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Pipe sizes
0
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
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Approximate pipe age
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Pump station ID, location and capacity
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# Force main air release valve location & type
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# Location of satellite connections
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Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
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Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# 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? mailing
Comment: No reportable SSOs in the last 3 years
Inspections Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Operator logs include record of station pump run time, alarm testing, cleaning of grounds and
control floats. PM performed on all generators by Power Secure twice/yr
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00230 Owner - Facility: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Source of emergency funds
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
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Comment:
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Stations visited were #4 Sandridge Elementary, #6 Byrum Run, #8 Quails Roost
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
8
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
3
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
8
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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Is the communication system functional?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
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Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
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Pump station identifier?
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# Address?
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Instructions for notification?
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Permit: WQCS00230 Owner - Facility: Pluris Webb Creek LLC
Inspection Date: 09/27/2021 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
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If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
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Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
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# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
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# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
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# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
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If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
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Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
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Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
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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Comment: Missions telemetry at all stations. Stations visited found high water on -site and telemetry
alarms functional. Generators tested were functional. Station 4 standby
power control was not
set to automatic transfer but was properly set while on site
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