NCS000040_CMSWS Inspection Report - Charlotte Pipe and Foundry_20150504

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Services
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Facility Inspection Fax: [phone]
Facility Name: Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company
Inspection ID: 18536
Contact: Jenny Pappalardo, Environmental Engineer
Permit #: NCS000040
Inspector: Ron Eubanks
Receiving Stream: IRWIN
Inspection Date: 05/04/2015 Entry Time: 9:30 am Exit Time: 12:00 pm SIC #:
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SUMMARY
Facility Description: The Charlotte Pipe and Foundry facility is located at 1335 South Clarkson Street on
approximately 45 acres of property. The facility manufactures cast iron piping and cast iron piping joints & fittings.
File Review/History: Stormwater inspections have been previously conducted by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm
Water Services at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company on April 19, 2002, April 5, 2006, and May 3, 2010.
Inspection Summary: During the recent inspection, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company was observed to be in
compliance with the Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control
Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and
recommendations regarding the inspection.
INSPECTIONDETAILS
Site Inspection Deficiency
I Comment
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater runoff from the property drains by sheet flow into
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
a series of catch basins and discharges from the property via
five (5) outfalls. The stormwater drainage systems appeared
to be in good condition; no significant pollution issues were
observed.
Erosion issues
No
No stormwater erosion issues were observed on the property
during the inspection.
Structural stormwater BMPs
Recommendation
The structural stormwater best management practices
(BMPs) at the site include inlet protection in some of the catch
basins on the property. The waste aggregates have also
been recently relocated indoors on the property to prevent
contact with stormwater runoff. Routine parking lot sweeping
and catch basin inlet cleaning activities are recommended to
reduce the amount of sediment in stormwater runoff from the
property.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharge or connections were observed on the
property during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) - list
No
The aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) on the property
tank sizes & contents
include: one (1) 10,000 -gallon gasoline AST, one (1)
10,000 -gallon diesel fuel AST, one (1) 15,000 -gallon hot
asphalt AST, and one (1) 500 -gallon used oil AST. Each of
the ASTs are located within secondary containment with a
locked drain valve.
Underground storage tank(s) - fill
N/A
port area; list tank sizes & contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Some raw materials and finished product are stored outdoors
on paved and gravel areas of the property. No significant
stormwater pollution issues were observed in the outdoor
material storage areas.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comment
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
There are several loading/unloading areas on the property.
No significant stormwater pollution issues were observed in
the loading/unloading areas.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
Recommendation
Facility vehicles and equipment are fueled onsite from the fuel
washing, storage, etc.
dispenser pumps located adjacent to the gasoline and diesel
fuel ASTs. Facility vehicles and equipment are also washed
on the property in a wash bay. The wash bay drains into an
oil/ water separator which is connected to the sanitary sewer
system. Since there are storm water inlets located down
gradient from the fueling area, stormwater inlet protection
BMPs are recommended.
Oil/water separator and/or
No
There is an oil/water separator located on the property for the
pretreatment
vehicle wash bay. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company also
has a Pretreatment Permit (#0665) with Charlotte Water
(formerly Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities).
Waste storage/disposal area -
Recommendation
There are municipal waste, scrap metal recycling, and wood
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
pallet recycling dumpsters located on the property. Each of
the observed dumpsters appeared to be in good condition;
however, the scrap metal recycling dumpster were uncovered.
It is recommended that the dumpsters be covered to prevent
stormwater accumulation.
Food service area(s)
No
There is a grease trap located on the property; the grease
trap is cleaned annually.
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Various chemicals and paint are stored indoors on the
property.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
Floor drains
No
The floor drains on the property are connected to the
pretreatment system which discharges to the sanitary sewer.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill kits are located at the garage, oil house, and
loading/unloading areas on the property.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comment
Does the facility have a stormwater
Yes
pollution prevention plan?
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Narrative description of practices
Yes
Detailed site map
Yes
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
Yes
A spill from the hot dip asphalt area was properly reported on
January 13, 2014.
Non-stormwater discharge
Yes
evaluation of outfall(s)
Feasibility study
Yes
All necessary secondary
Yes
containment provided
Collected water evaluated and
Yes
documented prior to release
BMP Summary
Yes
Spill prevention and response plan
Yes
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping plan
Facility provides and documents
Yes
Employee training was conducted in December 2014.
employee training
List of responsible parties
Yes
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
Stormwater facility inspection -Fes
program conducted semi-annually
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comment
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Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comment
Qualitative monitoring conducted
Yes
The most recent qualitative monitoring was conducted on
semi-annually
December 16, 2014 and April 14, 2015.
Analytical monitoring conducted
Yes
The most recent analytical monitoring was conducted on
semi-annually
December 16, 2014 and April 14, 2015. Due to recent
benchmark exceedences, monthly monitoring is being
conducted at stormwater outfall #4.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
Yes
maintenance
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comment
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has an Individual
coverage onsite
NPDES Stormwater Permit (NCS000040).
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the outfalls.
Number of Outfalls Observed
5
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by NCDWQ
Annual no-exposure self
N/A
re-certification documented
Additional Findings Observed Comment
Observation(s)
Observation(s)
Observation(s)
Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comment
Wastes removed from the MS4
N/A
properly disposed
Public transportation (roadway)
N/A
projects constructed within the last
year
Curb miles and parking lots swept
N/A
documented
Catch basin and storm drain pipe
N/A
cleaning documented
Records of pesticide/herbicide
N/A
applicator licenses maintained for
staff and contractors
If pesticide treatment areas
N/A
exceeded, was permit application
submitted?
Pesticide limitations in Goose Creek
N/A
Watershed followed
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