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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0013_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220531ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Barry Stanley, Public Works Director Town of Four Oaks PO Box 610 Four Oaks, NC 27524 Dear Mr. Stanley: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality May 31, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Four Oaks Wastewater Collection System Permit Number WQCSD0013 Johnston County Mitch Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted the subject inspection on May 27,2022. The assistance and cooperation provided by you, Chris Barbour, and Rhonda Lee was greatly appreciated. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection and review of the permit: 1. The subject collection system is classified as a CS-2 collection system with an effective date ofJuly 18, 2003. You are listed as the CS-2 Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Chris Barbour as the CS-1 back up ORC. 2. All wastewater flow is conveyed and treated at Central Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant in Smithfield. 3. A complete map of the sewer system was available for review. A working map of the collection shows the direction of flow and contains all system requirements. 4. The Town of Four Oaks has an enforceable fats, oils, and grease program and a sewer use ordinance. Bi-annual distribution of educational materials for commercial and residential users is documented. There have been no enforcement actions taken for the year. 5. All required logbooks are being maintained; right of way maintenance, high priority line inspection, operation and maintenance plan, overflow response plan, pump station log books. 6. There are five pump stations in the collection system. All pump stations were inspected. All pump stations have restricted access, contact information signage, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regions! Office 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791,4200 telemetry, on -site generators, and audible visual alarms. A bad pump float was noted at Austin Acres pump station. Mr. Barbour stated he would replace the float that afternoon. The auto -transfer switch for the generator at Austin Acres pump station was out of service. Mr. Barbour stated that parts for the switch gear will not be in until August 2022. All other pumps functioned when their respective floats were lifted up. All audible visual alarms operated when the high water float was lifted up. Telemetry phoned in a high water alarm. All on -site generators operated when power was turned off to the pump station. Telemetry phoned in a power outage. Thank you and your staff for your assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions concerning the inspection or this letter, please contact Mitch Hayes at 919.791.4261 or via email at mitch.hy nu emr,gov cc: File, Laserflche Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources NC DEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources $12 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 I 919.707.9000 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCSD0013 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: Owner : Town of Four Oaks SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Four Oaks Collection System County: Johnston Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Linwood Parker Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS2, Primary ORC: Charles B Stanley Secondary ORC(s): Title: Phone: 919-963-3112 Certification: 1005479 Phone: 919-963-3112 On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Charles B Stanley 919-963-3112 On -site representative Christopher S Barbour 919-963-3112 Related Permits: NC0030716 Johnston County Public Utilities - Central Johnston County WWTP Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:35AM Primary Inspector: Mitchell S Hayes Phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspectors): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status: II Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions li Spills/Response Plan II Pump Stations (See attachment summary) ▪ General ▪ Inspections ▪ Grease Control ▪ Manholes Page 1 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0013 Owner - Facility: Town of Four Oaks Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The subject collection system is classified as a CS-2 collection system with an effective date of July 18, 2003. You are listed as the CS-2 Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Chris Barbour as the CS-1 back up ORC. All wastewater flow is conveyed and treated at Central Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant in Smithfield A complete map of the sewer system was available for review. A working map of the collection shows the direction of flow and contains all system requirements. The Town of Four Oaks has an enforceable fats, oils, and grease program and a sewer use ordinance. Bi-annual distribution of educational materials for commercial and residential users is documented. There have been no enforcement actions taken for the year. All required logbooks are being maintained; right of way maintenance, high priority line inspection, operation and maintenance plan, overflow response plan, pump station log books. There are five pump stations in the collection system. All pump stations were inspected. All pump stations have restricted access, contact information signage, telemetry, on -site generators, and audible visual alarms. A bad pump float was noted at Austin Acres pump station. Mr. Barbour stated he would replace the float that afternoon. The auto -transfer switch for the generator at Austin Acres pump station was out of service. Mr. Barbour stated that parts for the switch gear will not be in until August 2022. All other pumps functioned when their respective floats were lifted up. All audible visual alarms operated when the high water float was lifted up. Telemetry phoned in a high water alarm. All on -site generators operated when power was turned off to the pump station. Telemetry phoned in a power outage. Page 2 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0013 Owner - Facility:Town of Four Oaks Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General # Is this system a satellite system? # If Yes, what is system name or permit number? Is there a overall sewer system map? Does the map include: 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 Are system maintenance records maintained? Comment: Grease Control 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.) Notices at Town Hall 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: No action taken taken over the oast year. Spills and Response Action Plan # Is system free of known points of bypass? If No, describe type of bypass and location # 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? 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? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Yes No NA NE ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 1❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ▪ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ▪ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑E❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑.❑❑ ❑❑1❑ • ❑❑❑ Page 3 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0013 Owner - Facility: Town of Four Oaks Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? • 0 0 ❑ Does the plan include: # 24-hour contact numbers 0 0 0 # Response time # Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ ❑ # Access to cleaning equipment • 0 ❑ 0 # Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers MI 0 0 0 # Source of emergency funds # Site sanitation and cleanup materials # Post-overflow/spill assessment [] El Comment. Last reported SSO was in 2011. Inspections Yes o 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? 11000 Is the annual inspection documented? • 0 El 0 # 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? • Comment: Manholes Yes No NA NE Please list the Manholes Inspected: 0 Are manholes accessible? # Are manhole covers/vents above grade? DOOM Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow? Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions? Are manhole covers present? ODOM # Are manholes properly seated? # Are manholes in good condition? # Are inverts in good condition? CI 0 0 IN Is flow unrestricted in manholes? 0 0 El• Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease? o ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of excessive roots? 0 0 ❑ Are manholes free of excessive sand? 0 0 ❑ IN Page 4 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0013 Owner - Facility:Town of Four Oaks Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are manhole vents screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? Comment: Manholes were not evaluated. Pump Stations Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: Northside, Austin Acres, Forest Hills, Southside, Four Oaks Business Park # 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: # Atwo-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed? # Asimple 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 telemetry 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? 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/StaffNehicles/etc) are included in Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑■ ❑ ❑❑■ Yes No NA NE 5 0 0 0 0 5 ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑❑ • ❑ ❑❑ • ❑ ❑❑ ▪ ❑ ❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ▪ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ 11000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑❑ ❑ • El El ❑•❑❑ ❑ ❑ �❑ Page 5 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0013 Owner - Facility: Town of Four Oaks Inspection Date: 05/27/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine # Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? Do pump station Togs 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? Comment: No Portable generators. O 1:1110 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Page 6 of 6