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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCS00146_Response to NOV-2023-PC-0471_20231031Cindy Perry, Mayor Pamela Baldwin, Mayor pro tempore O,N�RTh► John Bonitz, Commissioner �Q� �� 9 J.A. (Jay) Farrell, Commissioner m 7a Kyle Shipp, Commissioner N ,���� O James Vose, Commissioner �� ��� O� 'd Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Regional Office, NCDEQ Raleigh Regional Operation Section 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 RE: Notice of Violation and Compliance Evaluation Inspection Case No: NOV-2023-PC-0471 Permit No: WQCS00146 Town of Pittsboro Collection System — Chatham County NC Dear Vanessa, Jonathan Franklin, Town Manager Paul Messick, Town Attorney Carrie Bailey, Town Clerk 635 East Street I PO Box 759 Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312 October 31, 2023 We are in receipt of the above referenced Notice of Violation, dated September 18, 2023. Which involved a Compliance Evaluation Inspection that took place on September 6, 2023. Mr. Cheng Zhang and Kevin Fowler from the Raleigh Regional Office performed the Evaluation Inspection at the subject facility. Mr. Zhang and Mr. Fowler discovered The Town of Pittsboro sewer collection system out of compliance. Regarding condition Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 noted in the NOV notification response letter. Below is a discussion of the actions being taken to these conditions: Condition 1 Designate an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) by October 6, 2023. The Town of Pittsboro selected Alvan L. Davis as (ORC) beginning September 12, 2023. Please see attached designation form and required document. Condition 3 Additional elements needed on Map; approximate pipe age, pipe materials for gravity lines and force mains, and force main air release valve location / type. The Town of Pittsboro staff is currently consulting with WK Dickson & Co. to actively include these conditions. Condition 4 Documentation of pump station inspection shall include the following: 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. (919) 542-4621 vvww.pittsboronc.gov fb.com/pittsboronc.gov Cindy Perry, Mayor NoRT Jonathan Franklin, Town Manager Pamela Baldwin, Mayor pro tempore 01 hr Paul Messick, Town Attorney John Bonitz, Commissioner OQ�7 Carrie Bailey, Town Clerk J.A. (Jay) Farrell, Commissioner m �7Q0 Kyle Shipp, Commissioner �% 7 635 East Street I PO Box 759 James Vose, Commissioner ��! Q8 Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312 o� The Town of Pittsboro lift station maintenance division actively is including these tasks to their current maintenance log program. Cnnditinn 5 Develop a program to inspect grease traps/ interceptors annually. Distribution of grease educational material both commercial and residential users, distribution of grease / sewer material must be documented. The Town of Pittsboro staff is currently compiling educational information to be added to their current website, printed educational grease / sewer information will be distributed through customer water/ sewer billing. Moving forward staff will a Iso develop and implement FOG annual inspection and enforcement program. Condition 7 Document gravity line cleaning, high priority line inspections, and easement maintenance in details. The Town of Pittsboro sewer maintenance division will actively include in their logbook recording in detail, by documenting all gravity line cleaning (footage), high priority line inspections (visual), and easement maintenance (mowing / debris removal). Condition 8 Removal of aerial line overgrowing vegetation location 15-501 South. The Town of Pittsboro sewer maintenance staff has currently mowed and removed all existing debris from the 15-501 South aerial line as of October 25, 2023. Condition 9 Submit annual wastewater performance reports to the Division and make the reports available to all customers. The Town of Pittsboro is currently compiling performance measures for availability to all their customers by mail and on website. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. Y ur Truly, Kent Jackson, PE Assistant Town Manager / Engineering Director (919) 542-4621 vvww.pittsboronc.gov fb.com/pittsboronc.gov ��••«�. �S.r-�... �• �.� •r �•� r•� ••��• �r��.��w �r.r •.•ter ��..�� ���•a•r�-. �.. r �...• NCAC 15A 8G .0201 TAB to Navigate Form Facility Name: Town of Pfttsboro Facility Type: CS El Facility Grade: II Permfttee Owner/Officer Name: Town of Pittsboro Email Address: Permg # WOCS00146 E] SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR FAclri amen mc4wi t Permittee Signature: Date: MVIZZ ORC i?peretor M Reaponsf$!e t�t3gr� Full Name: Alvan LorreM Davis Work Phone: (919) 777-1211 Email Address: alvan.davis@sanfordne.net Certificate Type: CS El Certificate Grade: IV Certificate #: 997262 L Q• r � `OzD. Effective Date: a f j Signature: 1 � a� -27t 01 certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator In Responsible Charge for the facility, now. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulddarns Pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth In 15A NGAC 086 .0204 and falling to do so can result In Melpllnary, Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.' Backup ©RC Full Name: Gerald Foster Cox _ Work Phone. _(919) 777-1210 Certificate Type: CS 0 Certificate Grade: IV 0 Certificate #: 988236 Signature: aX Effective Date: T1 " ,p -lbh6 that 1 agree to my dest0hation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible large for the fadlity noted. I understand and wRi abke by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibiNtlies of the ORC as set forth In 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and falling to do so am result In Disciplinary Actions by the Waiter Pollution Control system Operators Certif kation Commission. Backup ()RC Full Name: Work Phone: Certificate Type: Select Certificate Grade: Select Certificate #: Signature: _ Effective Date: -1 certify that i agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator In Responsible Charge for the fadilty noted. I understand and ►, abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the rimponsibilitks of tine ORC as set forth In 15A NCAC 06G .0204 and falling to so can result In Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Cert# antlon Commission.' Mail. fax or email ORIGINAL to: WPCSOCC,1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 l FAX: 919-71S-2726 Icertadmin@ncdenr.go+ Mail or fax a COPY to: Choose DWR Regional 0111ce that has coverage or this facility. 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