WQCSD0580_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180221

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 21, 2018
Mr. Tim Cunnup, Mayor
Town of Goldston
40 Coral Ave.
Goldston, NC 27252
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
MAR 01 2018
Water Resources
Permitting Section
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Goldston Collection System
No. WQCSD0580
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Cunnup,
On February 20, 2018 Rick Trone of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted an inspection of the
collection system at the subject facility. The collection system is deemed permitted through 15A NCAC
02T .0403. Present during the inspection was Jeremy McLeod, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC).
His cooperation and knowledge of the system during this inspection was appreciated. Findings during the
inspection were as follows:
1. All six pump stations are inspected daily according to the ORC. Pump station inspections should
be documented weekly. The findings of each pump station are as follows:
a. Pump Station #1: Pump station was enclosed by fencing and the gate was secure, the
station lacks signage which should note the pump station location and emergency
contact information. One pump is inoperative and has been removed, the ORC
indicated the pump has been out of operation for three or four months (see picture 1). A
portable pump is on site and in operation as needed. The portable pump did work when
tested. The audio alarm functioned when the high-water floats were activated, however,
the visual alarm did not. The generator operated when tested and the alarm dialer
notified the ORC of an alarm condition.
b. Ballpark Pump Station: There is no fence surrounding station; however, the equipment is
secured. The station lacks signage which should note the pump station location and
emergency contact information. Neither audio or visual alarms functioned when the
floats were activated. It was unclear if the pumps were operational when the floats were
manipulated. No record of pump station inspections was available for this station.
c. Pump Station #2: Pump station was enclosed by fencing and the gate was secure, the
station lacks signage which should note the pump station location and emergency
contact information. The audio and visual alarms functioned when the high-water floats
were activated. The generator operated when tested. There was a significant amount of
grease in the wet well at the time of inspection. The last date recorded in the log book
for this station was 2/2/18.
Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: [phone]
Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: [phone]

Picture 1 -inoperative pump
at Pump Station 1
2. The ORC indicated the system did not include any high priority sewer lines.
3. A Fats, Oils and Grease Program (FOG) does not exist. The ORC indicated some information had
been communicated to local restaurants and a school pertaining to oil and grease and the
importance of not flushing certain items down toilets. As discussed, please ensure bi-annual
distribution of educational materials is implemented per permit requirements.
4. The system ha not had a reportable SSO during the past 12 months. The Sewer System Overflow
(SSO) reporti information was emailed to the ORC. This information is also attached to further
ensure the Town of Goldson is aware of how to properly report sewer spills. Please do not
hesitate to cal Raleigh Regional Office if you have questions regarding reporting requirements.
5. The ORC pr duced various maps of the system. All required information was available but
should be co solidated. It is suggested a consolidated and up to date collection system map
with all required information be produced by the town and made available for use and
inspection
6. The Town does have some spare pumps and valves available.

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Please respond in writin15
g by April 1, 2018 to each of the "bolded" items listed in la, lb, lc, 3, and 5.
Your response should clearly explain how the Town addressed/corrected each issue identified
during the inspection. Please mail your response to attention of Rick Trone, Division of Water
Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh NC 27609.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, if you have questions concerning this report please contact
Rick Trone at 919-791-4257 or e-mail at rick.tr ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
S. Daniel Smith, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: RRO, SWP
Central Files
Jeremy Mcleod, ORC via email: [e-mail]