WQCS00110_WQCS00110_SSO_SiteVisit_20242108_20240821

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQCS00110 Effective:01/01/16 Expiration:12/31/24 Owner :Town of Clayton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Johnston
Raleigh
Byron Wayne Poelman
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Clayton Collection System
PO Box 879
Clayton NC 275280879
Title:Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
919-553-1530Phone:[phone]Certification:James Ernest BlalockPrimary ORC:
CS2,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0030716 Johnston County Public Utilities - Central Johnston County WWTP
NC0025453 Town of Clayton - Sam's Branch WRF
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
08/21/2024 10:00AM 10:59AM
Donald Smith 919-791-4234
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Follow-up
Collection system management and operation
Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Reporting Requirements Spills
Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00110
08/21/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Town of Clayton
Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Sewer spill occurred on Monday August 19 at 3:29 PM behind 109 Kentucky Derby Drive, Clayton. 10,000 gallon estimated
spill. 16-inch ductile iron pipe force main leak. Leak occurred between two air release valves. 58-feet of ductile iron pipe was
replaced with C900 PVC.
Visited spill site and pipeline repair area with Mr. James Blalock with the Town of Clayton. Repair was complete and force
main was in operation. Hydrated lime was noted on ground surface to treat soil. Clayton staff indicated that hydro-seed and
additional hydrated lime was to be installed at the site. Inspected upstream air release valve with no issues noted.
Visited creek and area of spill. No solids or evidence of sewage immediately upstream or downstream of spill location.
Natural iron bacteria was noted in the flowing stream. No inhibition to fish or aquatic life noted in the stream. Walked
approximately 500 feet downstream and 300 feet upstream of spill site. Sewer spill appears to have reached surface waters.
Clayton staff indicated that spill volume was estimated based on surface area and depth of spill at arrival to site. Upstream
pump station was managed and turned off when new PVC pipe was installed. Clayton staff collected and disposed of sewer
spill in sewer system that they could vacuum up.
Visited upstream Little River pump station. Clayton staff indicated that they will complete the 5-day report in BIMS.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00110
08/21/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Town of Clayton
Follow-up
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?Available on
website
Clayton staff indicated that a press release was issues for this sewer spill.Comment:
Spills 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?
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
Follow-up field inspection for a reported force main leak and spill.Comment:
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
Visited Little River PS to Neuse Resource Recovery Facility - Force Main an spill site.
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?
Visited spill site and checked upstream air relese valve. Clayton staff indicated that air release
valve was visited in July 2024.
Comment:
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