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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00125_BIMS Report_20240205Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCS00125 Effective:07/09/21 Expiration:06/30/29 Owner :Town of Mount Pleasant SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Cabarrus Mooresville Justin Stallings Effective:Expiration:Facility:Mount Pleasant Collection System PO Box 787 Mt Pleasant NC 28124 Title:Phone:704-436-9800 Ext.70443 Secondary ORC(s): 704-701-3629Phone:1008354Certification:Daniel Lee CrowellPrimary ORC: CS1,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0036269 Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County - Rocky River WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 02/01/2024 09:45AM 02:00PM Tony Parker 704-663-1699 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling 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) Page 1 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant 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?Monthly # Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages? Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations? Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory? Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti-corrosion materials? Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? # Is permit expiring within the next 6 months? If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? The current permit expires 6/30/29.Comment: Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?variable Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? Is action taken against violators? # Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? # Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.) The Town conducts mail outs 2/year and uses door hangers, 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? The Town had a current CIP.Comment: Map Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant 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? The Town uses paper maps.Comment: 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: Inspections Yes No NA NE Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 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? All activities were well documented,Comment: 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: Page 4 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant Routine 24-hour contact numbers 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? A spill response plan was available.Comment: Spills Yes No NA NE Is system free of known points of bypass? If No, describe type of bypass and location The system had no reportable SSO's or spills for the review period. 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: Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected: Dutch Buffalo aerial & R/W and B Street outfall R/W. No issues noted. 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? The Town had met their 10% cleaning requirement.Comment: Manholes Yes No NA NE Please list the Manholes Inspected: Various manholes inspected and one issue noted. The 2nd upstream manhole from the Dutch Buffalo aerial needs the ring & cover reset. 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? Page 5 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant Routine # Are manholes properly seated? # Are manholes in good condition? # Are inverts in good condition? Is flow unrestricted in manholes? Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease? Are manholes free of excessive roots? Are manholes free of excessive sand? Are manhole vents screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? Vented manholes were not observed during this inspection.Comment: Pump Stations Yes No NA NE Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: Mountain Brook P/S, Food Lion P/S, Field Stone P/S & Cold Springs P/S. No major issues noted with P/S's and the Town has plans to retire 3 or more P/S's via gravity that will be tied with new growth and new extensions. # Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 8 # 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 1 How many pump/vacuum stations have: # A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?0 # A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto-dialer) installed?9 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? Page 6 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCS00125 02/01/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Mount Pleasant Routine Are audio and visual alarms operable? # 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? The town has one dedicated on-site generator located at Field Stone P/S and one portable Generator located at their shop. All ststions with out a generator on site have quick connects for a portable unit. # 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? Pump stations for the most part appeared to be well maintained and operated.Comment: Page 7 of 7