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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00046_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240419ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Mr. Miles Braswell, City Manager City of Belmont PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 19, 2024 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: City of Belmont Wastewater Collection System Permit No. WQCS00046 Gaston County Dear Mr. Braswell, Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on April 18, 2024. The assistance provided by Danny Whisnant, J. Hicks, W. Clanton, and D. Wiggins during this inspection is greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review The following system components were inspected: a. Four pump station were inspected. No issues noted. b. Various manholes were inspected. No issues noted. C. Two outfalls and 1 aerial were inspected. No issues noted. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The system's compliance status with each of these rules is summarized below: a. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1): Requires that the system be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters and any contravention of ground or surface water standards. Observations: The system had SSO's for the review period. These have been addressed previously under separate cover. Compliance Status: Compliant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources D�Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115 NORTHCARCUNA 704.663.1699 b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: The city uses detailed paper maps. Compliance Status: Compliant 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan be developed and implemented, which includes inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, and overflow response. Observations Records were available for all activities. Compliance Status: Compliant d. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(4): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) every day (i.e., 365 days per year) and pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system at least once per week. Observations Pump station logs indicate that the pump stations are being inspected more often required. Compliance Status: Compliant 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): Requires that the permittee or its representative inspect high -priority sewers (HPS - as defined in 15A NCAC 02T .0402(2)) at least once every six months and document the inspections. Observations: All high priority lines were inspected and documented as required. Compliance Status: Compliant f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that the permittee or its representative conduct a general observation of the entire wastewater collection system at least once per year and document same. Compliance Status: Compliant. g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115 NCRrHCAaouNA I/ 704.663.1699 Observations: SSO's have been reported with this system for this review period and have been previously addressed. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/_ag scripts/Statutes/StatutesTQC.pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Compliance Status: Compliant h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users. 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows. Observations: Educational info is provided as required. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements be maintained to allow for personnel and equipment accessibility. Observations: Lines and R/W's were well maintained and documented. Compliance Status: Compliant. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(10): Requires that documentation be kept for all activities you undertake to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403, subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9), for a minimum of three years, with the exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. Observations: Records were reviewed for all activities. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115 NCRrHCAaouNA I/ 704.663.1699 Compliance Status: Compliant The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter, please contact Tony Parker at 704-663-1699 or tony.parker(cai) deq.nc. gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: F161 FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: DWR files (Laserfiche) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115 NCRrHCAaouNA I/ 704.663.1699 oeo+ro�.m m emro��w n�si�