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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0406_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220114ROY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Shannon Becker Aqua NC 202 Mackenan Court Cary, NC 27511 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 14, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: Alexander Island Wastewater Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0406 Iredell County NC Dear Mr. Becker: Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on January 12, 2022. The assistance provided by Mr. Charles Welch during this inspection is greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review The following system components were inspected: a. One pump station was inspected. No issues noted. b. Numerous manholes were inspected. No issues noted. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The system's compliance status with each of these rules is summarized below: a. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any contravention of ground or surface water standards. Observations: The system had no SSO's for the review period. Compliance Status: Compliant NO 1:1E nenemtnn or En.ironmea.i mwly North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: The utility uses detailed maps. Compliance Status: Compliant c. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan be developed and implemented, which includes inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, and overflow response. Observations Records were available for all activities. Compliance Status: Compliant d. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(4): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) every day (i.e., 365 days per year) and pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system at least once per week. Observations: Records indicate the pump stations are being inspected and monitored as required. Compliance Status: Compliant e. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect high -priority sewers (HPS - as defined in 15A NCAC 02T .0402(2)) at least once every six months and document the inspections. Observations: The system has no high priority lines. Compliance Status: Compliant f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at least once per year and document same. g. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. NORTH CAROLINAD Rep.lnent of EmllenTenial Quail\ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 Observations: No SSO's have been reported with this system for this review period. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Compliance Status: Compliant h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: 1. For privatley owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users. 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. Observations: Educational info is provided and documented. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements be maintained to allow for personnel and equipment accessibility. Observations: Lines and R/W's were well maintained. Compliance Status: Compliant. j. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403, subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Observations: Records were reviewed for all activities. NORTH CAROLINAD Rep.lnent of EmllenTenial Quail\ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 Compliance Status: Compliant The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter please contact Tony Parker at 704-663-1699 or tony.parker(a,ncdenr. gov. Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: DWR files (LaserFiche) NORTH CAROLINAD Rep.lnent of EmllenTenial Quail\ Sincerely, ,-DocuSigned by: A4.0614i, H P;xy.t F161FB69A2D84A3... for W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699