WQCS00100_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220715

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Daniel K Williams
Town of Morehead City
706 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557-4234
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 19, 2022
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Morehead City Collection System
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00100
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Morehead City Collection
System on 7/15/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00100.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted
during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Perez with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00100 Effective: 06/11/21 Expiration: 05/31/29 Owner : Town of Morehead City
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Morehead City Collection System
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Daniel K Williams
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Derek A Williams
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Title: Public Utilities Director
Certification: 998400
Derek Williams
NC0026611 Town of Morehead City - Morehead City WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 09:20AM
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Phone: [phone] Ext.133
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252-756-5022
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Map
▪ Spills
(See attachment summary)
▪ General
▪ Reporting Requirements
▪ Lines
▪ Sewer & FOG Ordinances
▪ Inspections
▪ Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCS00100 Owner - Facility:Town of Morehead City
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance inspection of the Town of Morehead City Collection System was conducted on July 15, 2022. The
purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified
in Collection System Permit WQCS00100. Derek Williams, ORC, and staff were present during the inspection.
The Town of Morehead City has 37 pump stations. All stations have telemetry and 29 are connected to SCADA. The Town's
flow is approximately 1.5 MG and is pumped to the Morehead City WWTP for treatment. Paper records were available for
review and were detailed and complete. The Town's use of Munis asset management software allows staff to manage the
system more efficiently by tracking inventory, maintenance hours and generating work orders. The GIS mapping of the entire
collection system continues with a budget of $50,000 a year. Pump Stations #6 and #7 are bugeted and scheduled to be
updated soon. Seven pump stations were inspected during this inspection.
The Town of Morehead City is compliant with Collection System Permit WQCS00100. Please review the comment sections
of the inspection report for more details.
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Permit: WQCS00100 Owner - Facility:Town of Morehead City
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
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?
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Comment: Plans are in the budget for the rehab of pump stations #6 and #7. The Town has been using
the Munis Software which tracks the spare parts/equipment inventory.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
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.)
Town's website
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Comment: Grease/sewer education materials are mailed twice a year to customers and FOG information
is also posted on the Town's website. There are approximately 130 grease traps that are
inspected every 3 months. The Town requires monthly grease trap cleanings or longer with a
variance.
Map
Is there a overall sewer system map?
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
Pipe sizes
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
Pipe location
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Permit: WQCS00100 Owner - Facility:Town of Morehead City
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
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Comment: A detailed paper map of the sewer system was available for review. The Town continues to add
to their GIS mapping system of the collection system. The CIP includes $50,000 per year for
this update until finished.
Reporting Requirements
# 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?
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required?
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers?
# How is it being made available?
Comment: Log books of reportable and nonreportable spills were available for review.
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Inspections Yes No NA NE
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Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? • El El El
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Comment: Staff keeps track of observing the entire collection system within the year by
color-coding/dating the lines observed on a map. Pump stations are inspected daily and
inspections logs are stored at each pump station. High -priority lines are inspected twice a year
and documented in a log. The Evans Street shoreline high -priority line is inspected more often.
Spills
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?
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Comment: Customer complaint calls are taken by Town Hall and relayed to the collection system staff.
Non -reportable spills and complaints are kept in a log by year.
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Permit: WQCS00100 Owner - Facility:Town of Morehead City
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
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?
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Comment: ROWs are maintained by contractor and staff. The Town uses PipeLogix for CCTV operations
and line cleanings are in tandum with camera operations. A color -coded map tracks what lines
are done throughout the year and the PipeLogix documents all camera activites. Over 10% of
lines were cleaned in 2021.
Pump Stations
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
#5 - 305 North 9th Street
#6 - 409 North 16th Street
#7 - 803 North 20th Street
#7-A- 910 Calamander Court
#8 - 2303 Emeline Place
#9 - 2520 Ferebee Road
#10 - 1013 Treatment Plant Road
# 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:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
# 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?
# 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?
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Permit: WQCS00100 Owner - Facility:Town of Morehead City
Inspection Date: 07/15/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
There are 6 pump stations that do not have a generator on -site. The Town has 3 portable generators and a
portable by-pass pump for use.
# 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?
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Comment: Pump Station inspections are documented on daily log sheets at each pump station and all
maintenance performed documented in a log book. Generators are tested weekly and the
Town has two, 5000-gallon tanker trucks to transport fuel as needed. Updating Pump Stations
#6 and #7 is in this year's budget. Both main pump stations, #9 and #10, have mechanical bar
screens. The visual alarms at both of these stations were found to be not operable and need
to be repaired as soon as possible.
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