WQCSD0289_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220720

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Town of Green Level
Attn: Barrett Brown, Town Manager
P.O. Box 974
Haw River, NC 27258-0974
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 20, 2022
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Green Level Wastewater Collection System
Permit Number: WQCSD0289
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Ron Boone, of the Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR),
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Green Level wastewater collection system
(WWCS) on June 23rd, 2022. The assistance and cooperation of Arnold Allred, Operator in Responsible
Charge (ORC), was greatly appreciated. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached compliance
inspection report.
Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any permittee who fails to
comply with any requirement of their permit. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, a
civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any
person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Boone by phone at 336-
776-9690, or by email at [e-mail]. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to
this matter.
Attach ments:
1. Compliance Inspection Report
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Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800

Compliance Inspection Report
Secondary Inspector(s):
Permit: WQCSD0289
SOC:
County: Alamance
Region: Winston-Salem
Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration:
Effective: Expiration:
Contact Person: Carissa Graves
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title: Mayor
Certification:
NC0023868 City of Burlington - Eastside WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/23/2022 Entry Time 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone —DocuSigned by:
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Owner : Town of Green Level
Facility: Green Level Collection System
2510 Green Level Church Rd
Green Level NC 27217
Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
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
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner - Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 06/23/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Ron Boone, of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources, conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection of the Green Level WWCS on 6/23/22. The assistance and cooperation of Arnold Allred was greatly
appreciated. Inspection findings are detailed below and in the accompanying checklist.
NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0403, requires the following for deemed permitted collection systems such as
Green Level's:
(1) The collection system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface
waters and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards.
The system appears to be sufficiently operated and maintained in accordance with all requirements listed below.
(2) A map of the collection system shall have been developed and shall be maintained.
The system map meets requirements and is acceptable.
(3) An operation and maintenance plan, including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule,
spare parts inventory, and overflow response shall have been developed and implemented.
The O&M and Spill Plans were reviewed and found to be sufficient. The permittee is deemed compliant with this requirement.
(4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative
every day, 365 days per year, unless the permittee demonstrates that daily inspections are not necessary because the
pump station has sufficient storage capacity, above the elevation at which the pump activates, to justify a longer inspection
interval. In no case shall the inspection interval exceed seven days. Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry
system shall be inspected once per week.
There are six pump stations in the system. Currently, all six are checked 7 days per week. All have audible/visual alarms.
Six have telemetry and one has SCADA.
(5) High -priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative once every six -months, and inspections
shall be documented.
HPLs must be inspected every six month period of time. Records demonstrate this is being done. The town should examine
its system in detail for the presence of additional yet to be identified HPLs. Special consideration should be given to line in
the vicinity of waterways. It is useful to overlay a collection system map with a topographic map with hydrologic features to
identify stream crossings.
(6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire collection system shall be conducted once per
year.
Operators certify in writing that the entire system is checked annually using a simple memo. Inspector noted no conditions
that suggest the whole system is NOT checked annually. The permittee is deemed compliant with this requirement.
(7) Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B
.0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. No SSOs have been reported from the system
in the past three years.
(8) A Grease Control Program shall be in place as follows: (B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control
Program shall include bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee
or its representative.
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner - Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 06/23/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Newsletters which include the FOG information are distributed twice per year. All distributions MUST be documented. It's
suggested to keep a dated copy of each newsletter to document their distribution.
(9) Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility.
ROWs are maintained as required. Records are sufficient.
(10) Documentation of compliance with Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule shall be maintained by the collection
system owner for three years with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
Required documentation was available and found to be complete, compliant, and current. The permittee is deemed
compliant with this requirement.
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner - Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 06/23/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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