WQCS00347_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221011

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Town of Haw River
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 11th, 2022
Attn: Sean Tencer, Town Manager
P.O. Box 103
Haw River, NC 27258
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Haw River Wastewater Collection System
Collection System Permit #: WQCS00347
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Tencer:
Ron Boone, of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office
(WSRO), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Town of Haw River's wastewater collection
system on September 8th, 2022. Robert Brewer, Glen Tufts, Matt Strange, and Jody Jarrett, were all
present for the inspection. 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.
Sincerely,
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Attachments:
1. Compliance Inspect Report, WQCS00347
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00347 Effective: 01/01/17 Expiration: 12/31/25 Owner: Town of Haw River
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Haw River Collection System
County: Alamance PO Box 103
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Sean Tencer Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Glen Mead Tufts
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 992087 Phone:[phone]
Related Permits:
NC0023868 City of Burlington - Eastside WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone DocUsi9ned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): �°~Vu Boa.,,e, 1011112022
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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 Spills
Lines Manholes Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO), conducted a
compliance evaluation inspection of the Haw River wastewater collection system on September 8th, 2022.
Glen Tufts, Robert Brewer, Matt Strange, and Jody Jarrett, were present for the inspection.
The following checklist details the findings of the inspection. Deficiencies noted during the inspection are enumerated below:
- Not all potentially grease -producing establishments beyond restaurants, i.e. nursing homes, jails, schools, etc, have been
evaluated for the need of, presence of, and/or proper operation and maintenance of an existing grease trap..
No other deificiencies or violations were noted during the inspection.
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 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? As generated
# 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: None
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? As required
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.)
Website
Comment: Not all grease producing establishments, other than restaurants, have been surveyed for the
presence of required grease traps and their proper operation and maintenance.
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: None
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 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?
M
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
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? Town website
Comment: None
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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: None
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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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?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
$pills Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: None
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
Lang Street Aerial, Back Creek Siphon
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Upstream of Back Creek Siphon
Are manholes accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manhole covers present?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Are manholes properly seated?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manholes in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are inverts in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manhole vents screened?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Haw River/Hopedale Road and Main
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
7
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
2
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
2
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
2
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?
❑ ❑ ❑
Instructions for notification?
❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00347 Owner - Facility: Town of Haw River
Inspection Date: 09/08/2022 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# 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: None
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