WQCS00297_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230615

ROY COOPER
Co,ernor
ELIZABETH S. B1SER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Ashley Wimberly
Town of Lillington
PO Box 296
Lillington, NC 27546
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 15, 2023
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Lillington Collection System
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00297
Harnett County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Lillington Collection
System on 6/06/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00297.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chad Turlington with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3320 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00297 Effective: 08/01/16 Expiration: 07/31/24 Owner : Town of Lillington
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lillington Collection System
County: Harnett PO Box 296
Region: Fayetteville
Lillington NC 27546
Contact Person: Randy Dale Hazen Title: Public Works Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Skyler Mason Russell
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: 1004920 Phone:[phone]
NC0021636 Harnett County - North Harnett Regional WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 ntEktjjme„10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:30PM
Primary Inspector: Chad Turlington 1"Z- 6/15/2023 Phone: [phone] Ext.720
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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: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
Capital Improvement Plan
Inspections
Lines
(See attachment summary)
General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Map Reporting Requirements
Spill Response Plan Spills
Manholes Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This collection system appeared to be operated properly and well maintained. Staff is to be commended for their
professionalism and attention to compliance with the Collection System Permit. All required records and logs were available
upon request and well organized. Permit was available upon request. Large overall system map was available along with
detailed maps of individual line segments. Two pump stations are visited daily. The remaining four are visted every other day.
Full functionality tests are performed at each visit. All pump stations are on SCADA. During the isnpection, the SCADA
system notified the operator of high level alarms during testing. High priority lines are inspected monthly or after large rainfall
events. Grease education is being distributed as required along with handouts and can lids. Cleaning records showed that
24,307 or 14% of the gravity lines have been cleaned so far this year.
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Permit: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 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? 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Planning for slip lining select lines.
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? 30 days
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.)
Neighborhood handouts, can lid for grease education. Verbal warning given to one restaurant regarding
grease.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Permit: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 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: Overall map was available along with detailed maps of individual line sections.
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: No spills in the last 3 years.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: 2 pump stations are visited daily, 4 at least every other day.High priority lines are visited once
per month or after major rain events. Inspections are documented.
Spill Response Action Plan
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 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
$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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No repeat overflow problems.
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
3rd Street and Lofton aerial and ROW.
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: Year to date 24,307 If (14%) of gravity line has been cleaned.
Manholes Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
multiple manhole inspected. All appeared clean and in good condition.
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: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 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: All manholes inspected appeared clean and in good condition.
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Creek Side, Prison, Vandercroft, Shawtown, Emily's Crossing, McKinney Parkway
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
6
# 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?
6
# 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 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: WQCS00297 Owner - Facility: Town of Lillington
Inspection Date: 06/06/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Pump stations are inspected with full functionality test every day on some pump stations and
every other day on the rest. Pump stations appeared to be free of excessive grease, all alarms
were functional and all generators were in working condition.
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