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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00230_Email_20210928Strickland, Bev From: West, Brian S Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 8:42 AM To: Randy Hoffer Subject: WQCS00230 Pluris Webb Creek collection system inspection Attachments: wgcs00230_cei_20210927.pdf Randy, Please see attached subject report. Thanks for you and your staff's time yesterday B. Steven West Environmental Specialist Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office (910) 520-3510 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCS00230 Effective:07/30/21 Expiration:Owner :Pluris Webb Creek LLC SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Onslow Wilmington Randy R Hoffer Effective:Expiration:Facility:Pluris Webb Creek Collection System Title:Phone:910-327-2880 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:1006420Certification:William Elliott AndrewsPrimary ORC: CS2,System Classifications: 24 hour contact name Randy R Hoffer 910-327-2880 On-site representative Randy R Hoffer 910-327-2880 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0062642 Pluris Webb Creek LLC - Webb Creek WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 09/27/2021 07:45AM 09:30AM Brian S West 910-796-7341 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements Inspections Spill Response Plan Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00230 09/27/2021 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Pluris Webb Creek LLC 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. Page 2 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00230 09/27/2021 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Pluris Webb Creek LLC Routine General Yes No NA NE 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? Change of ownership and permit renewal processed 7/31/21Comment: Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE 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.) FOG educational materials sent to customers 1/qtr Please ensure customer grease traps (school, restaurant) inspected routinely and records kept of pump out Comment: 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? Pluris maintains capital plan which encompasses this system and North Topsail system . 10% line cleaning documented: 2020 The Pines, 2021 Creekertown Comment: Page 3 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00230 09/27/2021 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Pluris Webb Creek LLC Routine Map Yes No NA NE Is there a overall sewer system map? Does the map include: Pipe Type (GS/FM) Pipe sizes Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) Pipe location Flow direction Approximate pipe age 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: 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 No reportable SSOs in the last 3 yearsComment: 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? 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 Comment: Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Page 4 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00230 09/27/2021 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Pluris Webb Creek LLC Routine Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 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: 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? 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? Page 5 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00230 09/27/2021 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Pluris Webb Creek LLC Routine Are audio and visual alarms operable? # Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected? 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? 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 Comment: Page 6 of 6