WQCS00215_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230428

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00215 Effective: 06/11/21 Expiration: 05/31/29 Owner: Town of Dobson
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Dobson Collection System
County: Surry PO Box 351
Region: Winston-Salem
Dobson NC 27017
Contact Person: Jeff Sedlacek Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Michael Allen Frazier
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021326 Town of Dobson - Dobson WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023 Entry Time 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Gary Hudson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: 986638 Phone:[phone]
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
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
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00215 Owner - Facility: Town of Dobson
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
*The permit became effective on June 11, 2021, and will expire on May 31, 2029.
*Mr. Frazier produced an elaborate Capital Improvement Plan.
*The Town of Dobson has a map that includes all permit requirements.
*The Annual Wastewater Performance Report was provided and is made available to the public at the Town Hall.
*Mr. Frazier and Mr. Cox keep very good records of all inspections and maintenance activities.
*The Spill Response Action Plan has been recently updated and is available to all personnel.
*The Town staff do a very good job of cleaning the sewer lines and recording the annual cleaning program.
*The Ridge Road Pump Station, High Priority Gravity Main, High Priority Force Main, and the Ridge Road Outfall were
inspected and found to be in very good condition.
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Permit: WQCS00215 Owner - Facility: Town of Dobson
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? ❑ ❑ ❑
# What is that frequency? Weekly
# 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 on June 11, 2021, and will expire on May 31, 2029.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available?
0
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Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
0
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Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices?
0
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What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
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Is action taken against violators?
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# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
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Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
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# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
0
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If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Comment: .
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: Mr. Frazier produced an elaborate Capital Improvement Plan.
Map Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00215 Owner - Facility: Town of Dobson
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map?
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
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
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
Comment: The Town of Dobson has a map that includes all permit requirements.
Reporting Requirements
# 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?
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Comment: The Annual Wastewater Performance Report was provided and is made available to the public
at the Town Hall.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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. Frazier and Mr. Cox keep very good records of all inspections and maintenance activities.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCS00215 Owner - Facility: Town of Dobson
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Response time 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Access to cleaning equipment 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Site sanitation and cleanup materials 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Spill Response Action Plan has been recently updated and is available to all personnel.
Spills
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?
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Yes No NA NE
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