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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0508_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220609 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 June 9, 2022 Mike Tolson Nash County Engineer and Public Utilities Director 120 West Washington Street, Suite 2004 Nashville, NC 27856 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Red Oak Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0508 Nash County Dear Mr. Tolson: On June 6, 2022, Stephanie Goss of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted an inspection of the collection system at the subject facility. The assistance provided by Mr. Scott Farmer, Operator in Responsible Charge, during the inspection was appreciated. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The Town of Red Oak holds a deemed sewer collection system permit and Nash County Public Utilities is operating and maintaining the system. 2. The collection system includes gravity sewer lines force mains and 2 duplex pump stations. 3. During the inspection, the two pump stations were inspected and found to be in good condition. Both pump stations are identified with signs, secured access, and audible/visual alarms. The visual and audible alarms functioned when the high-water floats were activated, and the SCADA system acknowledged the alarms. However, the visual alarm at the Red Oak Park pump station did not function. Mr. Farmer stated that the bulb was on order and will be replaced once it is received. The Red Oak Park did not have a back-up generator. The generator at Red Oak Road was operational and is tested each week. 4. An overflow response plan is available in case of a failure at a pump station is developed and implemented. 5. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency and a preventive maintenance schedule is developed and implemented. DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 Page 2 of 2 6. Maintenance logs were reviewed and appeared satisfactory. 7. A Fats, Oils and Grease Program (FOG) is implemented and distributed bi-annually. 8. There have been no reportable sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) incidents from the collection system since the last inspection. 9. An up-to-date map of the collection system was available and up to date available which included direction of flow, pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, pipe age, pump station identification and location. If you have questions concerning this report, please contact Stephanie Goss at 919-791-4256 or e-mail at Stephanie.goss@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: RRO Files Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCSD0508 Effective:01/26/10 Expiration:Owner :Town of Red Oak SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Nash Raleigh Derek Hawkes Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Red Oak Sanitary Sewer System Title:Phone:252-462-2613 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0030317 City of Rocky Mount - Tar River Regional WWTP WQCS00011 City of Rocky Mount - Rocky Mount Collection System Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/06/2022 09:55AM 10:45AM Stephanie Goss 919-791-4200 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 6/7/2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0508 06/06/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Red Oak Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0508 06/06/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Red Oak Routine General Yes No NA NE # Is this system a satellite system? # If Yes, what is system name or permit number?WQCSD0508 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 Yes No NA NE 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.) 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? 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? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0508 06/06/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Red Oak 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 # Source of emergency funds # Site sanitation and cleanup materials # Post-overflow/spill assessment Comment: 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? Comment: Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected: Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? If No, give details on temporary access: Is maintenance documented? Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? Comment: Pump Stations Yes No NA NE Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: Red Oak Drive and Red Oak Park # Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 2 # Number of vacuum stations in system 0 # Number of simplex pump stations in system 0 # 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?1 Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0508 06/06/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Red Oak Routine # A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto-dialer) installed?1 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/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? Comment: Page 5 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 52192354-9E3A-4F2A-B29E-78A5C13E5874