WQCS00027_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220621

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200
June 21, 2022
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Attn: R. Danieley Brown
PO Box 308
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Collection System
Permit Number WQCS00027
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On June 20, 2022, Stephanie Goss and Dorothy Robson of the Division of Water Resources
conducted the subject inspection. The assistance of David Scott (ORC), Operator in Responsible
Charge, and Wes Deaton (backup ORC) during the inspection was appreciated. Below is a list of
findings developed from the inspection:
1.The permit became effective August 1, 2014 and will expire on July 31, 2022. The
Division is in the process of renewing this NPDES permit and was received on February 3,
2022.
2.The Roanoke Rapids sanitary district collection system has approximately 127.5 miles of
gravity sewer, 2.4 miles of force main and 6 duplex pump stations and all associated piping,
valves, and appurtenances.
3.A Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program is implemented and in use. Educational materials
are mailed out twice a year per permit requirements.
4.The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) lists funds/projects which included a five-year master
plan, goal statement, future needs, and cost analysis.
5.Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) cleanup, pumping, and reporting procedures, which
includes a response action plan was up to date. There has been six reportable SSO’s at the
collection system during a 2-year period ending June 2022. The SSO cleanup, pumping,
and reporting procedures meet all permit requirements. Records for SSO’s are kept for over
three years.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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6. Per the subject permit, there are approximately 127.5 miles of gravity line. According to
ORC records, approximately 24.37 miles of gravity sewer lines were cleaned in 2021 which
is 19.1%.

7. Five pump stations were inspected: Old Emporia Road, Gaston (NC 46), Shell Drive,
Belmont, and Greenbrier. All five pump stations have identification signs, secured access,
appeared in good condition and were free of excess debris. All audible and visual alarms
functioned when the high-water floats were activated. A logbook was available to view
during the inspection. All pump stations have a generator on-site and they operated
successfully.

8. Maintenance logs were reviewed and appeared satisfactory.

9. Five high priority lines were inspected: 2nd between Charlotte Street and Jefferson Street,
Roanoke River Bridge, West 2nd Street at Walter Avenue, Highway 48 in Gaston and
Belmont pump station. All high priority lines appeared straight, rust free and in good
condition. The right of way (ROW) was being maintained for all lines. Mr. Scott stated that
high priority lines are inspected twice a year and a visual observation is made while
maintaining the ROW.

10. An up-to-date map of the collection system was available which included direction of flow,
pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, pump station identification and location.

If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Stephanie Goss at 919-791-4256
or by e-mail at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQCS00027 Effective:08/01/14 Expiration:07/31/22 Owner :Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Halifax
Raleigh
R Danieley Brown
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Dist Collection System
PO Box 308
Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
Title:Phone:[phone] Ext.225
Secondary ORC(s):
252-885-0566Phone:999152Certification:David W ScottPrimary ORC:
CS3,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0024201 Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District - Roanoke River WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
06/20/2022 10:00AM 01:00PM
Stephanie Goss 919-791-4200
Dorothy M Robson
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 Inspections
Spill Response Plan Spills Lines
Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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6/21/2022
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00027
06/20/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00027
06/20/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
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?
They are currently in the engineerin stages to upgrade Laurel Street to upgrade the lift station
and pumps.
Comment:
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.)
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?
Comment:
Map Yes No NA NE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: AA0805FF-3A8E-45E0-B596-220083A18FBE
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00027
06/20/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Routine
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:
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:
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00027
06/20/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Routine
Comment:
Spills Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass?
If No, describe type of bypass and location
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?
Comment:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
2nd between Charlotte Street and Jefferson Street, Roanoke River Bridge, West 2nd Street at Walter Avenue,
Highway 48 in Gaston and Belmont pump station. All high priority lines appeared straight, rust free and in
good condition. The right of way (ROW) was being maintained for all lines. Mr. Scott stated that high priority
lines are inspected twice a year and a visual observation is made while maintaining the ROW.
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment?
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented?
Are gravity sewer cleaning records available?
Has at least 10% of lines older than 5 yrs been cleaned annually?
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues?
Comment:
Pump Stations Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Old Emporia Road, Gaston (NC 46), Shell Drive, Belmont, and Greenbrier. All five pump stations have
identification signs, secured access, appeared in good condition and were free of excess debris. All audible
and visual alarms functioned when the high-water floats were activated. A logbook was available to view
during the inspection. All pump stations have a generator on-site and they operated successfully.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 6
# 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?6
# A simple 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?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00027
06/20/2022 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Routine
# 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?
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:
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