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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0241_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180216�J Water Resources Environmental Quality February 16, 2018 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director Mr. Gary L. Page, County Manager R8CP/ Wilkes County �� 110 North Street FEB Wilkesboro, NC 28697 2 6 2018 e er Resource 41 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection g Se s Permittee: Wilkes County - ction Facility: Wilkes County Airport Wastewater Collection System Permit # WQCSD0241 Wilkes County Dear Mr Page: Gary Hudson of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Wilkes County Airport wastewater collection system (WWCS) on January 11, 2018. The assistance and cooperation from Mr. Dustin Caudill was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review 2 The following system components were inspected - a. The entire collection system was observed and found to be very well maintained and operated. No concerns or discrepancies were noted during this inspection. 3. As you are aware, owners of deemed permitted collection systems must comply with all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T.0400, et seq. Your 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: No overflows or bypasses from the system have been reported to date and you were otherwise found to be substantially compliant with this requirement Compliance Status: Compliant. b 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained '5'^Nothing Compares'-'-_,_ State om pares' -_,,,- State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 450 W Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Phone 336-776-98001 FAX* 336-776-9797 Observations: Mr Caudill had a system map at the time of the inspection There appear to have been no updates to the map but Mr Caudill said he was unaware of any changes in the system that would require an update The map shows the layout of the sewer lines and locations of manholes Compliance Status: Compliant. c 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan be developed and implemented, which includes pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response Observations: Mr Caudill presented for inspection a written plan that included brief narratives about operation/maintenance, grease education and spills. 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: This condition does not apply because there are currently no pump stations within the system Compliance Status: Not Applicable. e 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5l.: 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: Mr Caudill inspects the entire system daily, and there are no high priority lines in this system A logbook is being kept to record all inspections 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 Observations: A logbook is being kept to record all inspections Compliance Status: Compliant. g 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Winston-Salem regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B 0506(a), and that public notice must be provided as required by G S 143-215.1 C Observations: This condition does not currently apply because there have been no spills or bypasses of the system reported in the past two years Compliance Status: Compliant. h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8)(A&C or B&C): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows - 1 For privately owned collection systems the grease control program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its representative 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows Observations: Mr Caudill distributes grease educational flyers bi-annually to all businesses at the airport. Compliance Status: Compliant, i 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility Observations: Mr. Caudill keeps records of all maintenance performed in a logbook Compliance Status: Compliant. j. 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: Mr. Caudill does an excellent fob keeping records as required by this administrative code Compliance Status: Compliant. 4 Mr Caudill has done a very good fob of developing and implementing the WWCS program. The Division thanks Mr Caudill and his staff for their efforts in managing its collection system and for their part in safeguarding the natural resources of North Carolina for future generations If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Gary Hudson or me at (336) 776-9800. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Sherri V Knight, P.E. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files PERCS Unit Compliance Inspection Report Permit WQCSD0241 Effective 03/01/00 Expiration SOC Effective Expiration County Wilkes Region Winston-Salem Contact Person David Prevette Title Directions to Facility System Classifications Primary ORC Secondary ORC(s) On -Site Representative(s) Related Permits Inspection Date 01/11/2018 Primary Inspector Gary Hudson Secondary Inspector(s) Entry Time 09 OOAM Certification Owner Wilkes County Airport Facility Wilkes County Airport Collection System Phone 336-651-7300 Phone Exit Time 10 OOAM Phone 336-776-9694 Reason for Inspection Routine Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status Compliant F� Not Compliant Question Areas Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Mamt Reqmts Records Momtonng & Rptmg Reqmts Inspections Pump Station (See attachment summary) Page 1 Permit WQCSD0241 Owner - Facility Wilkes County Airport Inspection Date 01/11/2018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Inspection Summary Page 2 Permit WQCSDO241 Owner - Facility Wilkes County Airport Inspection Date 01/11/2018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Performance Standards Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, I e annexation) List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts? Does CIP cover three to five year period? Does CIP include Goal Statement? Does CIP include description of protect area? Does CIP include description of existing facilities? Does CIP include known deficiencies? Does CIP include forecasted future needs? Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? CIP Comments Is system free of known points of bypass? If no, describe type of bypass and location Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? # Does the sign include Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? 24-hour contact numbers If no, list deficient pump stations # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? Number of pump stations Number of pump stations that have SCADA Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry Yes No NA NE N ❑ 1:111 ❑❑■❑ ❑ ❑ N 1 ❑❑■❑ ❑ ❑ M❑ ❑11011 ❑❑■❑ ❑❑■❑ ❑❑■❑ 1:11:1 NO ■❑❑❑ 0 0 0 ❑ ❑ N ❑ 1:10 M ❑ 1:111 M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Page 3 IN Permit WQCSDO241 Owner - Facility Wilkes County Airport Inspection Date 01/11/2018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms c Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ ❑ ❑ # If yes, date Implemented? Describe Comment _ Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are records available that document pump station Inspections? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations Inspected at least once a week? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are records available that document citizen complaints? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation cf entire system? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are records available that document Inspections of high-pncnty lines? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has there been visual Inspections of high-prionty lines in last six months? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the supervisor have plans to address documented shcrt-term problem areas? ❑ ❑ M ❑ What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? Are maintenance records for equipment available? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? 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