WQCS00008_Burlington_Collection_System_CEI_Letter_20230410

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
City of Burlington
Attn: David Cheek, Interim City Manager
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Burlington Wastewater Collection System
Wastewater Collection System Permit #: WQCS00008
Alamance County
Ron Boone and Jesse Barnes, of the Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR or the Division), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the City of
Burlington's wastewater collection system on March 23rd, 2023. They met with Donny West, Andy McCoy,
and Travis Moore for the inspection. Inspection findings are summarized below and are detailed in the
attached compliance inspection report.
Mr. Boone and Mr. Barnes noted no violations during the inspection. The only item of concern noted during
the inspection was the vegetation overgrowth on the Pace Drive aerial. This aerial is 8" ductile iron pipe
and is about 280' long. This aerial appears to be in good condition and functioning properly but should be
cleared of vegetation.
No further action is required, however, you are reminded that in accordance with NC General Statute 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) may be assessed by the
Secretary of the Division of Water Resources against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to
secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of such permit.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Boone by phone at 336.776.9690 or by email at
[e-mail]. Thank you for your time and immediate attention to these issues.
Sincerely,
DocuSi?gned by:
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
Compliance Inspection Report
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00008 Effective: 10/01/16 Expiration: 09/30/24 Owner: City of Burlington
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Burlington Collection System
County: Alamance 234 E Summit Ave
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27215
Contact Person: Michael Scott Layne Title: Water & Sewer Field Ops Mgr. Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS3,
Primary ORC: Donnie Lee West Certification: 29078 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO023876 City of Burlington - Southside WWTP
NCO023868 City of Burlington - Eastside WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 01:30PM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone E�Oa
ocusi9ned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspectors):
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Jesse Barnes
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: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 23rd, 2023, Ron Boone and Jesse Barnes, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division),
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the City of Burlington's wastewater collection system. Mr. Boone and Mr.
Barnes met with operators Donny West, Andy McCoy, and Travis Moore. Inspection findings are summarized below and
detailed in the attached compliance inspection report.
No violations were noted during the inspection.
The only item of concern noted during the inspection was the vegetation overgrowth on the Pace Drive aerial. This aerial is 8'
ductile iron pipe and is about 280' long. This aerial appears to be in good condition and functioning properly but should be
cleared of vegetation.
No other issues were noted during the inspection. You are reminded that in accordance with NC General Statute
143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) may be assessed by the Secretary of the
Division of Water Resources against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by
NCGS 143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, ore requirements of such permit.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Boone by phone at 336.776.9690 or by email at
[e-mail]. Thank you for your time and immediate attention to these issues.
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 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? 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? Annually
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, events
Comment: None
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: CIP covers 2022-2028
Map Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0
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Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
0
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Pipe sizes
0
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0
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Pipe location
0
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Flow direction
0
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Approximate pipe age
0
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Pump station ID, location and capacity
0
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# Force main air release valve location & type
0
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# Location of satellite connections
0
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Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
0
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Comment: Very high quality GIS map. Data is constantly collected and added to the system.
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? Website
Comment: None
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
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Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
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# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
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Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
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# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
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Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment: None
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers
0
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Response time
0
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
0
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Access to cleaning equipment
0
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
0
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Source of emergency funds
0
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
0
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
0
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Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
0
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Comment: None
$RiL Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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:
Pace Drive Aerial, 280' of 8" ductile iron, good condition but needs to be cleared of vegetation.
South River View Aerial, 150' of 8" ductile iron pipe, good condition.
City currently has a total of 119 high priority lines.
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? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: 120 miles cleaned '21-'22. 101 miles cleaned so far in '22-'23.
Manholes Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
None
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: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Are manholes properly seated?
0
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# Are manholes in good condition?
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# Are inverts in good condition?
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Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
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Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Are manholes free of excessive roots?
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Are manholes free of excessive sand?
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Are manhole vents screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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Comment: None
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Whitsett Pace Dr Pump Station; Dry Creek Pump Station
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
4
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
4
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
0
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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Is the communication system functional?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
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Does the sign include
Owner Name?
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Pump station identifier?
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# Address?
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Instructions for notification?
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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Permit: WQCS00008 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023 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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