WQCSD0090_NOD-2022-PC-0030_20220314

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Walter "Jay" Warren, Jr., Mayor
Town of Micro
P.O. Box 9
Micro, NC 27555
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 10, 2022
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
NOD-2022-PC-0030
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit WQCSDO090
Facility Name: Micro Collection System
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Warren:
On March 9, 2022, Josh Brigham of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the Town of Micro Collection System. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure
compliance with the subject NPDES permit. During the inspection, the guidance of Johnny Dixon, ORC,
was greatly appreciated.
This NPDES compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
• Review of the 15A NCAC 02T .0403 permit requirements;
• Review of the owner/facility information;
• Review of records; and
• On -site inspection of the collection system and pump station units.
Findings during the pre -inspection file review were as follows:
1. The subject facility is classified as CS-1. The designated Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC),
Johnny Dixon, is classified as CS-1, and the Backup ORC (BORC) Charles Warren is classified as
CS-1.
2. The Town of Micro has had no Sanitary Sewer Overflows since the last inspection on February 28,
2018.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
3. The Micro collection system has 7 pump stations. Five (1, 2, 3, 4, and 7) of the seven pumpstations
were visited during this inspection. Per Mr. Dixon, pump station 7 has been replaced since the last
inspection and has it's own generator. The other stations utilize a backup generator that is kept on
standby at all times. All pump stations had secured access, and exhibited very little to no waste build-
up. A SCADA system has been put in place to monitor stations. The high-water float was tested at
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

each station and the duplex pumps were operated. Comments regarding each pump station can be
found below:
PSI: There was no emergency contact information sign and the audible alarm was not working.
Please rectify these issues and provide documentation of resolving them.
PS2: The audible alarm was not working. Please rectify this issue and provide documentation of
resolving it.
PS3: There was no emergency contact information sign. Please rectify this issue and provide
documentation of resolving it.
PS4: The visual and audible alarms were not working. Mr. Dixon suspected that this was due to a cut
line. Please rectify these issues and provide documentation of resolving them.
PS7: Pump station is newly built and had no issues.
4. Per Mr. Dixon, the Micro collection system has approximately 7 %2 miles of sewer line. Per Mr.
Dixon's record, approximately 20% of the system was cleaned in 2021
5. A map of the sewer system was available and contained all required information.
6. The Micro collection system has a Fats, Oils, and Grease Program. Materials are distributed with
utility bills.
7. Per Mr. Dixon, the Micro collection system has no high -priority lines.
8. A Spill Response Action.Plan was not available for review during the inspection. Please provide a
copy of a Spill Response Action Plan to this department.
9. Right-of-way maintenance records were not available for review during the inspection.
This inspection letter is being sent as a Notice of Deficiency because of the bolded items listed in
points 3 and 8. Within 30 day of receiving this letter, please provide documentation regarding how
these issues have been resolved.
If you have questions concerning this report please contact Josh Brigham at 919-791-4251 or
joshua.bri ham e,ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Reg1 nal Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: EPA -Water Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: RRO Files d 3 4 I
Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0090 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration:
SOC: Effective: Expiration:
County: Johnston
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Earl E Jones Title: Mayor
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Johnny Jefferson Dixon
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Owner: Town of Micro
Facility: Micro Collection System
Phone: [phone]
Certification: 20472 Phone:[phone]
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022 Entry Time 08:20AM Exit Time: 09:30AM
Primary Inspector: Joshua S Brigham �j ll L4 12- d2 2 Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions M General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan 0 Inspections Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0090 Owner - Facility: Town of Micro
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
See attached inspection report.
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Permit: WQCSD0090 Owner - Facility:Town of Micro
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
Is there a overall sewer system map?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Flow direction
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Approximate pipe age
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Pump station ID, location and capacity
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
❑ ❑ E ❑
Are system maintenance records maintained?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Grease Control Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Spills and Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
❑ ❑ N ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSDO090 Owner - Facility:Town of Micro
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022 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
❑ ❑ El 0
# Source of emergency funds
El ❑ ❑
# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
❑ El El 0
# Post-overflow/spill assessment
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Division records indicate no SSOs since last inspection. Spill Response Action Plan not
available for review.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? N ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 ❑ El ❑
Is the annual inspection documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
1,2,3,4,7
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
7
# 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?
7
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
0❑ ❑
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
0 El Elm
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
0❑ ❑ ❑
Is the telemetry system functional?
❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSDO090 Owner - Facility: Town of Micro
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Address?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Instructions for notification?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what resources (Units/StaffNehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
1-no sign or audible alarm. 2-no audible alarm. 3-no sign. 4-no audible/visual alarm. 7-newly refurbished.
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There was documentation.
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