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Rob Armstrong
City of Lumberton
PO Box 1388
Lumberton, NC 28359-1388
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 01, 2024
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Lumberton Collection System
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00024
Robeson County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Lumberton Collection
System on 9/23/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00024.
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.
pw�en1e1Fn„ D ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 1225 Green Street, Suite 714 I Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Trent Allen with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
EDocuSigned by:
97813D247D
Chad Turlington, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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pq�mtlF D ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 1225 Green Street. Suite 7141 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00024 Effective: 02/01/17 Expiration: 01/31/25 Owner: City of Lumberton
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lumberton Collection System
County: Robeson PO Box 1388
Region: Fayetteville
Contact Person: Rob Armstrong Title: Public Works Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS4,
Primary ORC: Kevin Ray Burns
Secondary ORC(s):
Timothy Wayne Cain
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: 28025
WUXI.
NC0024571 City of Lumberton - Lumberton WWTP
Phone: [phone]
910-671-3856
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Trent Allen [DOGUSIgnedgn by: by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspectors):
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DocuSigned by:
Chad Turlington Phone :[phone] Ext.72
Reason for Inspection: Routine ccAos97813D247D Inspection Type: Collection System Inspection Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
Capital Improvement Plan
Inspections
Lines
(See attachment summary)
General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Map Reporting Requirements
Spill Response Plan Spills
Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCS00024 Owner - Facility: City of Lumberton
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Lumberton collection system is well maintained and the require paperwork is organized.Lift stations #13, 1,58,62,and 41
were visited during the inspection. All pump stations that had a permanent generator were tested under load with no issues.
Lift station #62 has grease build-up, but this pump station is cleaned out on a regular basis.All necessary documents were
avalible for review.
The current permit expires January 31, 2025 and the City has sent in the permit renewal package.
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Permit: WQCS00024 Owner - Facility: City of Lumberton
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection 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?
Yes No NA NE
Weekly
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Comment: The City is replacing some gravity lines and slip lining others to help with I&I problems.
On pump stations without a permanent generator there are quick connects for a portable
generator and connections for a diesel pumps.
Sewer and FOG Ordinances Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance? Monthly through
the pretreatment
program.
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
FOG notifications sent on water bills, handouts at businesses
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00024 Owner - Facility: City of Lumberton
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
Map Yes No NA NE
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 ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The City has the overall map on GIS with the pump stations and capacities.
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? Newpaper adds
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
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Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency?
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# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
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Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
0
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# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
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Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
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Comment:
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00024 Owner - Facility: City of Lumberton
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Source of emergency funds
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
0
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Comment: Spill plan was recently updated, and needs to be made avaliable to all staff.
aftiL Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Slip lining and pipe replacement.
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:
Pump Stations Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
LS #13, 1, 58, 62, and 41
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 49
# Number of vacuum stations in system 0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system 1
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building 0
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
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Permit: WQCS00024 Owner - Facility: City of Lumberton
Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed? 49
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed? 0
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the communication system functional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
0
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Pump station identifier?
0
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# Address?
0
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Instructions for notification?
0
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
0
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
0
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0
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# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
0
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If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
0
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Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
0
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# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
0
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# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
0
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# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
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If Yes, what resources (Units/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
Some pump stations have permanent generators, portable generators, and hook-ups for diesel pumps.
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
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Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
0
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Do pump station logs include at a minimum:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
0
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Inspecting and exercising all valves?
0
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Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
0
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Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
0
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Comment: PS #62 had a build-up of grease. This pump station is cleaned on a regular bais.
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