WQCSD0238_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180516

ROY COOPER
a ; Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Water Resources Interim Director
Environmental Quality
May 16, 2018
Chris Robbins, President
Tweetsie Railroad Collection System
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permittee: Chris Robbins
Facility: Tweetsie Railroad Wastewater Collection System
Permit#: WQCSD0238
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Robbins:
1. 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 Tweetsie Railroad wastewater collection system (WWCS) on April 25,
2018. The assistance and cooperation of Dale Holman, Robert Barr, and Darrel
Young 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 inspected and found to be well operated and
maintained. No concerns were noted.
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.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
450 W.Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27105
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b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater
collection system be developed and actively maintained.
Observations: Mr. Holman did produce a map of the collection system that
showed the general location of the collection system lines and manholes,
as well as the pump station location.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
c. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(3): Requires that an operation and maintenance
(O&M) plan be devehoped and implemented, which includes pump station
inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts
inventory and overflow response.
Observations: Mr. Holman 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 Oarm 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: The VVVVTP ORC has conducted inspections of the one
pump station in the system as required.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
e. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5): 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:, A logbpok is being kept to record all inspections.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
f. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(6): Requires that thep ermittee or its
representative conducts a general observation of the entire wastewater
collection system at leaet 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. 143-215.1C.
Observations: According to Mr. Holman, the Tweetsie Railroad
wastewater collection system has experienced no sanitary sewer overflows
(SSO) that exceeded the reporting thresholds.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): 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. Holman had the proper documentation of distribution
to users of the collection system. •Please note that documentation of all
efforts to educate system users about grease is considered imperative to
demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
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: A logbook is being kept to record all inspections.
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.

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Observations: Mr, Holman does a good job keeping records as required
by this administrative code.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
4. Mr. Holman has done a good job in maintaining the WWCS program. The
Division thanks Mr. Holman, Mr. Barr, and Mr. Young for their efforts in managing
the Tweetsie Railroad 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
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit WQCSD0238 Effective. 03/01/00 Expiration Owner Tweetsie Railroad
SOC Effective: Expiration. Facility Tweetsie Railroad Collection System
County.Watauga
Region Winston-Salem
Contact Person Chns B Robbins Title Vp Phone [phone]
Directions to Facility
System Classifications.
Primary ORC Certification Phone
Secondary ORC(s)-
On-Site Representative(s).
Related Permits:
Inspection Date 04/25/2018 Entry Time 10.00AM Exit Time 11-30AM
Primary Inspector Gary Hudson Phone [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s)
Reason for Inspection Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status II Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions • Performance Standards II Operation&Maint Reqmts
a Records El Monitoring&Rpting Reqmts • Inspections
▪ Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WOCSD0238 Owner-Facility Tweetsie Railroad
Inspection Date Q4/25/2018 Inspection Type.Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine
Inspection Summary
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Permit WQCSD0238 Owner-Facility Tweetsie Railroad
Inspection Date 04/25/2018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? • El ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? El ❑ • ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? ❑ 0 • 0
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,i e annexation) El ❑ • ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee,if any,in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? 0 0 • El
Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? 0 ❑ • El
Does CIP cover three to five year period? ❑ El • ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement? ❑ ❑ • El
Does CIP include descnption of project area? ❑ ❑ IN 0
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? 0 El U El
Does CIP include known deficiencies? El El III El
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ❑ El • El
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ❑ 0 • El
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? • El El 0
If no,describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? • 0 ❑ ❑
#Does the sign include
Instructions for notification? • ❑ El ❑
Pump station identifier? • El El ❑
24-hour contact numbers • El ❑ El
If no,list deficient pump stations _
#Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? 0 • ❑ 0
Number of pump stations 2
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0
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Permit WQCSD0238 Owner-Facility Tweetsie Railroad
Inspection Date 04/25/2018 Inspection Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit. Routine
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 2
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
#Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ 0 • 0
#If yes,date implemented?
Describe.
Comment:
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? • 000
Are records available that document pump station inspections? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ❑ 0 • 0
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document citizen complaints? ❑ ❑ • ❑
#Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? • 000
#Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? • 000
Are records available that document inspections of high-pnonty lines? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? • 000
Comment: _
Operation &Maintenance Requirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? • 000
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? • 000
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ❑ 0 • 0
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection,maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas?
Are maintenance records for equipment available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? • ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include.
Inside and outside cleaning and debns removal? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubncating pumps and other equipment? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system cleaning records available? 00 • 0
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually'? ❑ 0 • 0
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Inspection Date 04/25/2018 Inspelction Type Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine
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#Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with GI S 143-215.1 C? 0 0 U 0
#Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? 0 ❑ • 0
If no,which one(s)?
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