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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0506_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190306 March 8, 2019 Mr. Jeffery Scott Gardner Town of Faith PO Box 37 Faith, North Carolina 28041 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: Town of Faith Permit No. WQCSD0506 Rowan County Dear Mr. Gardner: 1. Mr. Tony Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Town of Faith wastewater collection system (WWCS) on March 6, 2019. The assistance you provided during the inspection was greatly appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. Site/System Review 2. The following system components were inspected: a. Four pump stations were inspected. b. Seven manholes were inspected. c. One right of way was inspected. 3. As you are aware, owners of permitted collection systems must comply with their permit and all rules listed under NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. The Town of Faith 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: The Town of Faith has done an outstanding job maintaining and operating the system. Compliance Status: Compliant b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: As Built Drawings with maps were available with fully complete information. Pipe size, pipe materials, flow direction, pipe age, and service taps were all listed on the maps. 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: Pump station logs were available documenting weekly inspections. Spare parts and pumps are kept in stock. Pump stations and equipment appeared to be well maintained and no spills have been reported. 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: The pump station inspection logs indicate that the pump stations are visited weekly as required. Mission SCADA controls are employed at all 4 pump stations and all were operating 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: The Town has no High Priority lines or aerial crossings. 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: This requirement is met through maintenance of right of ways, pump station inspections, and other activities that are documented. Compliance Status: Compliant. g. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(7): Requires that overflows and bypasses from the system be reported to the Division's Mooresville 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: SSO’s are reported and documented as required and none reported since 2006. The NC regulations and statutes, which cover the reporting requirements for SSOs, are found in NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and NC General Statute 143-215.1C, respectively. You may access the NC regulations online at the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) website at: http://www.oah.state.nc.us/rules/ and the NC General Statutes online at the NC General Assembly's website at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. You may wish to review them to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements. When reporting SSOs to DWQ, you must call the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) at 704-663-1699 during normal business hours. If outside normal business hours, you must report the spill to the NC Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368. Please note that all reportable SSOs must be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence, or first knowledge, of the SSO. Please also note that voice mail or faxed messages are not considered as the initial verbal report. You must talk to and report the spill to a live person. Compliance Status: Compliant h. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(8): Requires that a grease control program be developed and implemented as follows: 1. For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials to users and the legal means to require grease interceptors. The Program shall also include legal means for inspections, enforcement, and legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. 2. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required above if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows. Observations: Educational information is mailed out two times per year, and is available to customers. The Town has also adopted the City of Salisbury’s Sewer Use Ordinance for FOG. The Town may need to increase inspections of grease contributors. 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: Good records were available documenting ROW maintenance. Right of ways inspected appeared to be well maintained. 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. Also any new additions, subdivisions or phased development needs to be incorporated as well. Observations: Records were available for all activities. Compliance Status: Compliant The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions regarding the inspection report or this letter please give me or Tony Parker a call at 704- 663-1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: MRO Central Files PERCS Unit (e-copy) Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQCSD0506 Effective:11/16/10 Expiration:Owner :Town of Faith SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Rowan Mooresville W Gary Gardner Effective:Expiration:Facility:Wastewater Collection Facilities to serve Town of Faith Title:Phone:704-279-7500 Secondary ORC(s): 704-279-7500Phone:1004402Certification:Jeffrey Scott GardnerPrimary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/06/2019 09:30AM 12:15PM Tony Parker 704-663-1699 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 Operation & Maint Reqmts Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections Pump Station Manhole Lines (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 12 3/7/2019 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Inspection Summary: This is a Deemed Permitted System. This entire collection system was very well operated and maintained and the operator has done an exceptional job in the performance of his duties. Page 2 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? Mailings 2/year with copies at Town Hall 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 No actions taken by Town however the Town has adopted the City of Salisbury sewer use ordniance. 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 N/A This is a deemed system, however the Town is continuing to invest in the o/m of the system. Is system free of known points of bypass? If no, describe type of bypass and location The Town has not had any SSO's since 2006. 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 The Town has 4 pump stations and all were properly posted with detailed signage. # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? Number of pump stations 4 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 4 Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0 Page 3 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 4 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? # If yes, date implemented? Describe: The Town routinley flushes the system with a 2000 gallon tank truck at various locations determined by the ORC and no spills have been recorded since 2006. The Town also smoke tests the system to determine if any c/o's are broken and looking for potential leaks. The Towns collection system appears to be very well operated and maintained.Comment: Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? Are records available that document pump station inspections? Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? Are records available that document citizen complaints? # Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? The Town have no high priority lines and no aerial crossings.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 short-term problem areas? What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? The ORC is the Fire Chief and Utilities Director and inspects the system weekly and appears to be on top of everything. Are maintenance records for equipment available? Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?Weekley Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? Inspecting and exercising all valves? Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? Page 4 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Are system cleaning records available? Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Deemed system. However the Town routinley flushes the system on a regular basis. Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers Response time Equipment list and spare parts inventory Access to cleaning equipment Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers Source of emergency funds Site sanitation and cleanup materials Post-overflow/spill assessment Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Is the spare parts inventory adequate? The City of Salisbury offers back-up and assistance should the need arise.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 The Town uses as built drawings of the entire collection system and were available, and no spills have occured since 2006. # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? This is a Deemed Permitted System.Comment: Page 5 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? Are public notices and proof of publication available? # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? If no, which one(s)? Deemed system The appearance as well as the overall operation and maintaince of the entire collection system was exceptional. Comment: BROWN ST. P/S - 5895 Brown St. Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Page 6 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: FRALEY ST P/S - 1110 Fraley St Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? Page 7 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? This site uses a portable generator with quick connect hook up and is set up and stored on site at the Legion Club P/S. Comment: DEAL P/S - 255 Deal St Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Page 8 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? This site has a dedicated generator.Comment: LEGION CLUB P/S - 1360 Legion Club Rd. Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are wet wells free of excessive debris? Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? Is simple telemetry present? Is simple telemetry operational? Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Page 9 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine Are air relief valves operable? # Is an emergency generator available? Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? Is the generator operable? # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? Does it include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? Emergency phone number Is public access limited? Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? This site has a portable generator with quick connect and is also used to serve the Fraley St. P/S Comment: 2 M/H' S @ BROWN ST - Brown St.P/S Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? The 2 M/H's are located adjacent to the P/S. Inverts in good condition and 8" PVC pipe.Comment: Page 10 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine FRALEY ST/ P/S - 1110 Fraley St. Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? Location is adjacent to Fraley St P/S. Inverts in good condition and 8" PVC.Comment: DEAL ST. - 255 Deal St. Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? Man holes located adjacent to pump station. Inverts in good condition and 8" PVC pipe.Comment: Page 11 of 12 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQCSD0506 03/06/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Town of Faith Routine LEGION CLUB - 1360 Legion Club Rd. Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? # Is manhole properly seated? # Is manhole in good condition? # Is invert in good condition? Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? Is manhole free of excessive roots? Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? M/H's and Inverts in good condition. Noted 8" PVC pipe.Comment: Page 12 of 12