WQCSD0195_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220701

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0195 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration:
SOC: Effective: Expiration:
County: Davidson
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Randy Simmons
Directions to Facility:
Owner : Aqua North Carolina Inc
Facility: Spring Creek Subdivision Collection System
Title: Phone: [phone]
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/01/2022
Entry Time 09:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Patricia Lowery Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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 General Grease Control
II Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0195 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 07/01/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On July 1, 2022, Tricia Lowery with the Division of Water Resources conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of
Spring Creek Collection System (WQCSD0195). Ryan Smith of Aqua Systems was present for inspection. The inspection
consisted of two parts: 1) file review and 2) field inspection of collection system. The collection system is a small private
community system. This collection system has no high priority lines, and no pump stations. Overall, the collection system
is properly operated and maintained.
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Permit: WQCSD0195 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 07/01/2022
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: Aqua systems utilizes GIS system for map. It is updated as needed. Satisfactory.
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.)
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? ❑ LIM El
Comment: This is a small private community collection system. FOG program consists of mailing flyers to
residence bi-annually.
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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?
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Permit: WQCSD0195 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc
Inspection Date: 07/01/2022
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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
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Comment: Spill response is satisfactory. No spills reported over the last 3 years. TriState is contracted to
camera lines annually. Subsurface is contracted to conduct line flushing of system annually.
All maintenance is documented. Additionally, Aqua Systems contracts a company for root
control during the same time as when TriState cameras lines.
Inspections
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: There are no pump stations or HPLs in this system.
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
No aerial lines in this system. Right of ways are maintained by community landscaping.
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: Again, no HPLs in this collection system.
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