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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0486_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20181220 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 December 20, 2018 Anthony Owen 1262 Wolf Mountain Rd. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Singing Waters Camping Resort Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0486 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Singing Waters Camping Resort on 12/04/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in 15A NCAC 02T.0403. 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. Please review the attached “deemed” collection system regulations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mikal Willmer with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report 15A NCAC 02T.0403 EC: WQS-ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Jackson\Collection Systems\Singing Waters Campground\Inspect. Dec. 5, 2018\20181220_WQCSD0486_CEI Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCSD0486 Effective:08/28/09 Expiration:Owner :J Patrick Kennedy SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Ken Dinger Effective:Expiration:Facility:Singing Waters Camping Resort 1006 Trout Creek Rd Tuckasegee NC 28783 Title:Phone:828-421-1282 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 12/04/2018 09:00AM 10:00AM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Pump Station (See attachment summary) Page:1 12/20/2018 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0486 12/04/2018 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling J Patrick Kennedy Routine Inspection Summary: Inspector Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Singing Waters Camping Resort Collection System on December 5, 2018. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with the State's "Deemed" collection system regulations under 15A NCAC 02T.0403. WWTP ORC, Dale Wike, with Environmental Inc. was present and assisted in the inspection. Mr. Wike does not actively maintain the collection system. This is the responsibility of the Campground staff. There are no manholes and only one small pump station. If not being done so already, the permittee should retain a copy of the system layout and an overview for reporting SSOs should they occur. All maintenance shall be documented and retained for future inspections. Additionally, recommend providing a general system user pamphlet for guests to avoid unwanted items being disposed of at the facility. This is a minor system and consists primarily of lateral lines from each campsite. All lines connect to a central line away from the creek. Your system has a design flow less than 200,000 gallons per day and is therefore classified as a "deemed" collection system. Please review the attached "deemed" rules (02T.0403) for proper operation and maintenance requirements of your collection system. Reporting requirements for sanitary sewer overflows can be found at the following webpage: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/collection-systems/sewer-sy stem-overflow-documents Page:2 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0486 12/04/2018 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling J Patrick Kennedy Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? The facility is about to close for the season. This is a RV park and has a limited collection system. Recommend providing a general system user pamphlet for guests to avoid unwanted items being disposed of at the facility 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 project 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 There is one small float controlled pump station for a portion of the RV Park. According to Mr. Owen, this pump station is checked daily. Recommend facility staff post a notification sign near the pump station in case the pump station malfunctions. # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? Number of pump stations 1 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0 Page:3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0486 12/04/2018 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling J Patrick Kennedy Routine Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 0 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? # If yes, date implemented? Describe: This is a deemed system that serves a Campground. Only connections are the laterals that run to the main collection line. Small LS onsite pumps to the WWTP. Under ~7500 gallons of flow. No manholes, only cleanouts near campsites. Recommend an audio and visual alarm in case of an overflow. Pump station is observed daily. Comment: Records Yes No NA NE Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? If yes, is there a corrective action plan? Is a map of the system available? Does the map include: Pipe sizes Pipe materials Pipe location Flow direction Approximate pipe age Number of service taps Pump stations and capacity If no, what percent is complete? List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map No map onsite at the time of the inspection. This is a RV Park/Campground with laterals connecting to a main sewer line. Recommend maintaining a copy of the general facility layout in case system repairs are needed. # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? This is a "deemed" collection system. A copy of 15A NCAC 02T.0403 is attached.Comment: Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? Are public notices and proof of publication available? Are public notices and proof of publication available? # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? Page:4 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0486 12/04/2018 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling J Patrick Kennedy Routine # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? If no, which one(s)? 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