WQCS00261_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221006

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Tony Konsul
Carolina Water Service
P.O. Box 24908
Charlotte, NC 28224-0908
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 6, 2022
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Abington Wastewater Collection System
NPDES Permit No. WQCS00261
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Konsul,
On September 22, 2022, Gary Hudson of this office met with Andrew Philips to perform
a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the above referenced wastewater collection
system. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office file review and an
on -site inspection of the treatment facility. The attached EPA inspection form details the
areas that were evaluated during this inspection.
The inspection of the facility was satisfactory. If you have any questions regarding the
inspection or this report, please contact Gary Hudson or me at [phone] or by email
at gary.hudson(a)-ncdenr.gov or Ion. snider(a)_ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00261 Effective: 12/01/13 Expiration: 11/30/21 Owner : Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Abington Collection System
County: Forsyth PO Drawer 240908
Region: Winston-Salem
Charlotte NC 28224
Contact Person: Tony Konsul Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Andrew Richard Phillips
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 1001605 Phone:[phone]
Related Permits:
NC0060461 Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina - Abington WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022 Entry Time 02:OOPM Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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 General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spill Response Plan
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00261 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
*The permit became effective 12/01/2013 and expired on 11/30/2021. A renewal application was submitted on 03/11/2021.
*A FOG flyer is mailed in utility bills twice per year.
*A Capital Improvement Plan was provided that extends to 2023 and is in the process of being updated.
*Mr. Philips and his staff do a very good job with record keeping of all maintenance and inspection activities.
*Mr. Philips provided a good Spill Response Action Plan.
*The wastewater collection system appeared to be very well operated and maintained. No discrepancies were noted during
this inspection.
*The #2 Avenbury Lift Station and the Abington High Priority Line were inspected and no discrepancies were noted.
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Permit: WQCS00261 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General Yes No NA NE
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# What is that frequency? Monthly
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: *The permit became effective 12/01/2013 and expired on 11/30/2021. A renewal application
was submitted on 03/11/2021.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Comment: *A FOG flyer is mailed in utility bills twice per year.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: *A Capital Improvement Plan was provided that extends to 2023 and is in the process of being
updated.
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Permit: WQCS00261 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Map
Yes No NA NE
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe sizes
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# 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: ,
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: *Mr. Philips and his staff do a very good job with record keeping of all maintenance and
inspection activities.
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00261 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: *Mr. Philips provided a good Spill Response Action Plan.
*The wastewater collection system appeared to be very well operated and maintained. No
discrepancies were noted during this inspection.
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