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February 20, 2024
Jenny Pappalardo, Environmental Compliance
1335 South Clarkson Street
Charlotte,NC 28208
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company
Dear Jenny Pappalardo:
On February 14, 2023, Julianna Hawley of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City
of Charlotte's NPDES Permit,NCS000240, Part II, Section H. Inspection authority is granted by
Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility
was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control
Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ—DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
Stormwater permit:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, recorded, and
implemented.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
3)Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
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Jenny Pappalardo,Environmental Compliance
February 20, 2024
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Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at(704) 654-1394 if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State-issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCS000040, please contact Jerry Eplin with NCDEQ—DEMLR at(704) 663-1699.
Thank you,
Julianna Hawley
Environmental Specialist III
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Andrew DeCristofaro, Charlotte Storm Water Services
Zahid Khan,NCDEQ—DEMLR
Jeffrey Chandler,NCDEQ—DEMLR
Jerry Eplin,NCDEQ—DEMLR
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Facility Name: Charlotte Pipe&Foundry Company Inspection#: 82225
Contact: Jenny Pappalardo, Environmental Compliance Permit#: NCS000040
Inspector: Julianna Hawley Receiving Stream: IRWIN
Inspection Date: 02/14/2024 Entry Time: 1:00 pm Exit Time: 3:00 pm SIC#:
Facility Description: Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company is located at 1335 South Clarkson Street on approximately
39.4 acres in Charlotte. The facility manufactures fittings and started the process of shutting down this location in August
2023. Most processes have been moved to their new facility in Oakboro, NC.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)previously inspected the facility on 12/20/
2019, and the report was issued as satisfactory.
Inspection Summary:At the time of the inspection,the facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of
Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater conveys through the site via sheet flow into drop
inlets, outfalls, etc.) inlets. Two drop inlets serve as two of the facility's outfalls.
The third outfall is an area of concentrated flow. Best
management practices were observed in the drop inlets. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues Satisfactory No erosion issues were observed onsite during the inspection
Structural stormwater control N/A
measures(SCMs)
Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges/connections were observed onsite during
the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory The complete list of onsite ASTs is included in the SWPPP.
and any associated venting and/or The 10,000-gallon gasoline and 10,000-gallon diesel ASTs
dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and were observed to be contained within secondary containment.
contents The facility maintains a release log. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed at the dispensers or ASTs throughout
the site.
Underground storage tank(s)(USTs) N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)
and contents
Outdoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Defective pipe was observed to be stored outdoors. Bulk
material was observed to be contained within a bay outdoors.
Several outdoor material storage areas are no longer in use.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s) N/A
Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the loading/
unloading areas or in the truck staging area.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Fueling occurs at the covered fuel island. According to
maintenance,washing, storage, etc. facility personnel, maintenance no longer occurs onsite.
Washing is conducted in the wash bay,which drains to the
onsite pre-treatment facility. Vehicles and equipment were
observed to be stored indoors. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or Satisfactory A pre-treatment facility was observed onsite. The facility has
pretreatment a permit with Charlotte Water. A grease trap was also
observed, and according to facility personnel,they are
working with the City of Charlotte to decommission it. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation One municipal waste container was observed with its rain
open tops,waste containers, scrap flaps in place. One waste and two recycling open tops were
metal bins, etc. observed to be uncovered. CMSWS recommends that open
waste containers be covered to protect water quality.
Food service area(s) Satisfactory The facility has one grease trap that they are working on
decommissioning. One grease bin was observed to be well
maintained. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Several ASTs and totes of miscellaneous chemicals were
observed to be stored indoors. Parts, products, and other
supplies were observed to be stored inside a warehouse. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Most processing has ceased while the facility is moved to a
new location. Processing was observed to occur indoors.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains Satisfactory According to facility personnel,the floor drains are connected
to the onsite pre-treatment facility. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Spill response equipment Satisfactory Spill response equipment was observed throughout the
facility, including at the fuel island.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The most recent review and update was in January 2024.
Responsible party Satisfactory
General location (USGS)map Satisfactory
Detailed site map Satisfactory
Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory The facility recently updated the description to reflect
processes changes while the facility is moving operations to its new site
Feasibility study Satisfactory
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Satisfactory The most recent evaluation occurred on 12/27/2023.
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
Stormwater best management Satisfactory
practice(BMP)summary
Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory The list of ASTs, contents, and secondary containment
necessary secondary containment information is included in the SWPPP.
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a Satisfactory The most recent release that was recorded was on 2/8/2024.
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Spill prevention and response Satisfactory
procedures(SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks(for Satisfactory The facility has recorded significant spills and made a
the last 3 years) notation for years in which no spills occurred.
Solvent management plan (SMP) N/A
Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory The most recent facility inspections were conducted and
required recorded on 12/30/2022, 6/15/2023, and 12/27/2023.
Employee training (provided and Satisfactory Employee training was documented and provided in
documented) I December 2023.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Qualitative monitoring was conducted in May 2022, November
required 2022, June 2023, and December 2023. In 2020,the State
granted regulatory relief from monthly monitoring after
conducting a site visit.
Analytical monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Analytical monitoring was conducted in May 2022, November
required 2022, June 2023, and December 2023. In 2020,the State
granted regulatory relief from monthly monitoring after
conducting a site visit.
Analytical monitoring for onsite N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of Satisfactory NCS000040. The permit expired in January 2024, and the
coverage onsite facility is working with the State to renew it.
All outfalls observed Satisfactory No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed 3
Representative outfall status Satisfactory Representative outfall status was granted in May 2020.
documented by DEMLR
Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A
n documented
To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311
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