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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00137_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240926Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AE0-8444BDD2A457 ROTC COOPER Governor MARY PENNY KELLEY teefary RICHARD E. ROOERS,JR, Urector John Gregory -Collections Supervisor Brunswick County Public Utilities 250 Grey Water Road NE Supply, NC 28462 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 30, 2024 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Southport Collection System Collection System Permit No. WQCS00137 Brunswick County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Southport Collection System on 9/26/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00137. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Geoff Kegley with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at geoff.kegley@deq.nc.gov. ATTACHMENTS Cc: DWR — Laserfiche files Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: I 5-�7 1 i, E3ABA14AC7DC434... Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D North Carolina Department of Environmental quality I Division of Water Resources ,./ Wiimington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 26405 910.796,7215 Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AEO-8444BDD2A457 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00137 Effective: 07/03/24 Expiration: SOC: Effective: Expiration: County: Brunswick Region: Wilmington Contact Person: Thomas Stanley Title: PSD-ORC Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS2, Primary ORC: Thomas Alvino Stanley Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Owner : Brunswick County Facility: Southport Collection System Phone: 910-233-4895 Certification: 1004481 Phone:910-233-4895 Related Permits: WQCS00284 Brunswick County - Brunswick County Collection System WQ0023693 Brunswick County - West Brunswick Regional WRF Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Entry Time 08:OOAM Exit Time: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Geoff Kegley ocusigned by: Phone: 9/30/2024 Secondary Inspector(s): E�-CD17E2515MB417... Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements Spill Response Plan Lines (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AE0-8444BDD2A457 Permit: WQCS00137 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A routine compliance inspection of the Southport Collection System (permit WQCS00137) was scheduled for late September, however an unnamed tropical system, referred to as Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 (PTC8) impacted the area the week prior. Impacts included rainfall at the 1,000-year storm level, with areas receiving up to 18-20 inches, with flooded roads and infrastructure. Staff was busy with storm response, so a decision was made to conduct a records review for this year's routine inspection. Records were provided and included: • Wastewater collection system overview map • Map indicating flow direction • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) • Asset Management Plan • Sewer Use Ordinance • F.O.G. educational outreach program • Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Response & Reporting Standard Operating Procedure Brunswick County has recently taken ownership of this system from the City of Southport, with the new permit indicating this ownership change issued on July 28, 2024. Since this acquisition, the County has not received any complaints regarding the Southport collection system and there have been no SSOs, aside from surcharging manholes during PTC8. A Lucity work order system is in place to document weekly lift station checks and maintenance activities throughout the collection system. The Southport Collection System is in compliance with the permit WQCS00137. Please review the comment section of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AE0-8444BDD2A457 Permit: WQCS00137 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General 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? # 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? Comment: No comment Sewer and FOG Ordinances 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? Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ weekly Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 30-90 days Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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.) https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/573/Fats-Oils-Grease Comment: Sewer Use Ordinance: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/l 725/Sewer-Use-Ordinance-PDF 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Capital Improvement Plan included funding in fiscal year 2025 for Pump Station Rehabs, Sewer Replacements and Construction Find and Fix It. Page 3 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AE0-8444BDD2A457 Permit: WQCS00137 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Map Yes No NA NE Is there a overall sewer system map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the map include: Pipe Type (GS/FM) ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe sizes ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe location 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Flow direction 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑ Pump station ID, location and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑ # Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ ❑ # Location of satellite connections 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? Comment: Since this acquisition from the City of Southport, Brunswick County has not received anV complaints regarding the collection system and there have been no SSOs, aside from surcharging manholes during tropical storm PTC8. 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: 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 619A074C-B13F-45B1-8AE0-8444BDD2A457 Permit: WQCS00137 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: SSO Response & Reporting SOP was last updated November 2023. Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected: 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A Lucity work order system is in place to document weekly lift station checks and maintenance activities throughout the collection system. Page 5 of 5