WQCS00179_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230622

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secrefary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
UilectUr.
Wil?. — CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 22, 2023
Christopher Doherty, Director of Public Utilities
Franklin County Public Utilities
1630 US Highway I
Youngsville, NC 27596-9661
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Franklin County Collection System
Permit No. WQCSO4179
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Doherty:
On June 20, 2023, Mitch Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted the subject inspection
with the assistance of Payton Proctor, Operator in Responsible Charge. His assistance with this
inspection was very helpful. Below is a summary of the inspection and review of the permit:
The subject permit was issued November2l, 2017 and will expire May 31, 2026. The
Class-2 Collection system has approximately 88 miles of gravity line and 31 pump stations
and serves a population of 20,069.
2. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was adopted June 5, 2023. The plan covers from 2023
through 2033. The operation and maintenance budget is approximately $183,400. The CIP
budget is approximately $1,259,000. The CIP has all permit requirements.
The Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) program is overseen by Tod Young, Pretreatment Coordinator.
Mailings on proper grease disposal is mailed out twice a year. Food establishments are
inspected yearly. There have been no enforcements issued within the past year.
4. The map of the collection is currently being transferred to GIS. The map contains all permit
requirements.
5. There have been 18 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) for the review period June 2019
through June 20, 2023. There were 4 enforcements issued from the SSOs. Copies of all
SSOs and public notices are kept.
6. There are 88 miles of gravity line in the collection system. According to records, 44,265
feet of gravity line was cleaned in 2022. This is approximately 10°0 of line cleaned.
North Carolina Department of fitnvironmenta; Quahry I Dig ision of Water Resources
D ✓ Raleigh Regional Office I ;8011 Barred Dine I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919 791 4200

7. There are 31 pump stations in the collection system. All have restricted access,
audible.wisual alarms, on -site generators, and identification signage. Pump stations
inspected were Royal School, Stephen's Glen, Industrial Park, Old Liberty II, and Oak
Ridge. The generator at Royal School was manually started due to a voltage regulator being
changed out. The generator started and ran under load when started. The audible horn at
Stephen's Glen did not operate when the high-water float was lifted. The horn will be
replaced later that afternoon. The visual alarm at Old Liberty did not function when the
high-water float was lifted. The light would be replaced that afternoon.
8. Three high -priority lines were inspected. A creek crossing at Farmington Oaks appeared
straight. The piers supporting the aerial were not in the creek. There was no bank erosion.
The Nassau high -priority line is above the ground exposed line on concrete blocks. There
was no undermining of the blocks. The line appeared straight. The Timberlake aerial
appeared straight with no bends. There was no stream bank erosion.
I would like to Payton Proctor for his assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions
about this letter or the inspection, please contact Mitch Hayes at 919.791.4261 or by email at
mitch.hayes _ dL eq.nc.gov .
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NC DEQ
Q✓ North Carolina Deparlmcnt of linvironuteutal Qualiq' I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Sm icc Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00179 Effective: 06101IM8 Expiration: 05/31/26 Owner: Franklin County Public Utilities
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Franklin County Collection System
County: Franklin PO Box 685
Region: Raleigh
Franklinton NC 275250685
Contact Person: Christopher Doherty Title: Public Utilities Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Luther Payton Proctor
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Certification: 1006609
Luther P Proctor
Luther P Proctor
WQCS00358 Franklin County Public Utilities - Franklinton Collection System
NC0069311 Franklin County - Franklin County WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Entry Time 10:OOA S Exit Time: 12;0OPM
Primary Inspector: Mitchell S Hayes A L
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
919-494-5850
919-494-5850
Phone: [phone]
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
Map
Spill Response Plan
Manholes
Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Reporting Requirements
Spills
Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The subject permit was issued November2l , 2017 and will expire May 31, 2026. The Class-2 Collection system has
approximately 88 miles of gravity line and 31 pump stations and serves a population of 20,069.
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was adopted June 5, 2023. The plan covers from 2023 through 2033. The operation an(
maintenance budget is approximately $183,400. The CIP budget is approximately $1,259,000. The CIP has all permit
requirements.
The Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) program is overseen by Tod Young, Pretreatment Coordinator. Mailings on proper grease
disposal is mailed out twice a year. Food establishments are inspected yearly. There have been no enforcements issued
within the past year.
The map of the collection is currently being transferred to GIS. The map contains all permit requirements.
There have been 18 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) for the review period June 2019 through June 20, 2023. There were 4
enforcements issued from the SSOs. Copies of all SSOs and public notices are kept.
There are 88 miles of gravity line in the collection system. According to records, 44,265 feet of gravity line was cleaned in
2022. This is approximately 10% of line cleaned.
There are 31 pump stations in the collection system. All have restricted access, audiblelvisual alarms, on -site generators,
and identification signage. Pump stations inspected were Royal School, Stephen's Glen, Industrial Park, Old Liberty II, and
Oak Ridge. The generator at Royal School was manually started due to a voltage regulator being changed out. The generato
started and ran under load when started. The audible horn at Stephen's Glen did not operate when the high-water float was
lifted. The horn will be replaced later that afternoon. The visual alarm at Old Liberty did not function when the high-water float
was lifted. The light would be replaced that afternoon.
Three high -priority lines were inspected. A creek crossing at Farmington Oaks appeared straight. The piers supporting the
aerial were not in the creek. There was no bank erosion. The Nassau high -priority line is above the ground exposed line on
concrete blocks. There was no undermining of the blocks. The line appeared straight. The Timberlake aerial appeared
straight with no bends. There was no stream bank erosion.
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Permit: WQCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 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? once per week
# 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?
❑
N ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
❑
❑ E ❑
Comment: Permit expires 05.31.2026
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? once per month
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? 0000
Is action taken against violators? 0000
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0000
# 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.)
Mailings are sent twice a year.
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Map Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WOCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Inspection Type : Coilect:on System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GSIFM)
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe sizes
M ❑ 110
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available? bill stuffers
Comment:
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ Cl
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers N ❑ ❑ ❑
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? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
illlifti 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? 00011
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? 0000
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines, Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
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? ❑ 1100
Comment:
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Are manholes accessible?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manhole covers present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manholes properly seated?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manholes in good condition?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WOCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Are inverts in good condition?
00 ❑ ❑
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manhole vents screened?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
M ❑ 1311
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pump Stations Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Royal School, Stephen's Glen, Industrial Park, Old Liberty II, Oak Ridge.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 31
# 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? 31
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed? o
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
M ❑ ❑ Cl
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the communication system functional?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
M Cl ❑ ❑
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Address?
0 000
Instructions for notification?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00179 Owner - Facility: Franklin County Public Utilities
Inspection Date: O6/20/2023 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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/StaffNehiclesletc) are included in Plan?
Not relying on portable units.
# 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:
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❑ ❑ M ❑
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