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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0277_Inspection_20220822DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality August 22, 2022 Shannon V. Becker Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Dr. Cary, NC 27511-6447 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection The Legacy at Jordan Lake Collection System Deemed Permitted Collection System No. WQCSD0277 Chatham County Dear Ms. Becker: On August 18, 2022, Alys Hannum of the Division of Water Resources (Division) conducted an inspection of The Legacy at Jordan Lake's collection system to evaluate compliance with the operation and maintenance of the subject deemed wastewater collection system permit. The cooperation and assistance of Peter Rhodes, Field Supervisor II with Aqua North Carolina, during the inspection was greatly appreciated. The Legacy at Jordan Lake is covered by a deemed permit (WQCD0277) and is classified as a CS-1 system. Deemed collection systems must meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T.0403. If the system ever exceeds 200,000 GPD, The Legacy at Jordan Lake would need to apply for an individual collection system permit. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The wastewater collection system consists of one pump station and no high priority sewer lines. The pump station has an on -site generator and is connected to telemetry. 2. Aqua North Carolina has developed and maintains a map of the collection system on its GIS system. Please ensure the map is updated to include: pipe material, pipe age, and pump station capacity. 3. Division records indicate no sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) to State Waters during the most recent 2-year period ending July 2022. 4. Aqua North Carolina has developed and maintains an organization -wide Emergency Response & Operation and Maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance, spare parts inventory, and SSO overflow response. NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Compliance Evaluation Inspection The Legacy at Jordan Lake Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0277 Page 2 of 3 5. Aqua North Carolina has developed and maintains an organization -wide Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program which includes the bi-annual distribution of educational materials to commercial and residential users. The program includes the legal means to take enforcement against users who have not properly installed, operated, and/or maintained grease traps or grease interceptors, or who have otherwise violated the program. 6. The system's one pump station was inspected. It had clear rights -of -way, secured access, appeared in good condition and were free of excess debris. All audible and visual alarms are tested weekly by operators. A container of unlabeled liquid was present on -site. Aqua North Carolina staff stated the liquid was non -potable water. Please label the container. 7. A logbook for the pump station was available to view during the inspection. Maintenance logs were reviewed and appeared satisfactory. The pump station is inspected at least once a week by the ORC. If you have any questions concerning this report or the required submissions, please contact Vanessa Manuel at vanessa.manuel@ncdenr.gov or by phone at (919) 791-4232. Sincerely, ,-DocuSigned by: Vok,Gssa f. D''.av,(Ad, B2916E6AB32144F... Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report cc: RRO Files // Laserfiche Peter B. Rhodes, Field Supervisor II (PBRhodes@aquaamerica.com) Robert Krueger (RDKrueger@aquaamerica.com) NORTH CAROLINAD_E neparbnent of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCSD0277 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: SOC: Effective: Expiration: County: Chatham Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Randy Simmons Directions to Facility: Owner : Aqua North Carolina Inc Facility: The Legacy at Jordan Lake Collection System Title: Phone: 336-992-9000 System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/18/2022 Primary Inspector: Alys K Hannum Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 11:OOAM DocuSigned by: 4C22170C5AA04F3... Exit Time: 11:30AM 8/19/2022 Phone: 919-791-4255 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 Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Permit: WQCSD0277 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/18/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Permit: WQCSD0277 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/18/2022 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: Map does not contain pipe material, pipe age, or pump station capacity. 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? Comment: 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? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Permit: WQCSD0277 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/18/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: 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 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: Pump Stations Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: System only has one pump station. # 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 telemetry system functional? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE 0 0 0 1 0 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26B131A1-7066-4652-B6CC-FDC5739719D6 Permit: WQCSD0277 Owner - Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/18/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine 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