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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0559_CEI_20190325ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 25, 2019 Mr. Richard O'Brien, Managing Partner Applebrook Homes, LLC 98 Mill Plain Road, Suite 2A Danbury CT 06811 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cedar Park Estates Permit No. WQCSD0559 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. O'Brien: 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 subject wastewater collection system (WWCS) on March 25, 2019. The assistance provided during the inspection by Ms. Mandy Davolt, Site Manager, 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. Various manholes were 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 system status is outlined 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 system is free of reportable spills. Compliance Status: Compliant DQ$—�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources EMooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NORTH CAROLINA � D."—W a e.W.—bi e..nq 704,663.1699 b. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(2): Requires that a map of the wastewater collection system be developed and actively maintained. Observations: A detailed map was available Compliance Status: Compliant 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 system has one High Priority line or aerial crossing. Compliance Status: Compliant £ 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: Most of the collection system is within the drive ways of the subdivisions and thus are visually inspected daily. 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: The system has not had any reportable spills or history of such. 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: hqp://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/ ag scripts/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 privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual distribution of grease education materials by the owner or representative. Observations: Educational information is mailed out two times per year, and is available to customers and is posted at the Office. 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 and a system map were available. 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, DocuSigned by: - A14CC681AF27425... 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) Permit: WQCSD0559 SOC: County: Cabarrus Region: Mooresville Compliance Inspection Report Effective: 06/09/11 Expiration: Owner: Athena Cedar LLC Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cedar Park Estates WWTP Geneva Dr Contact Person: Richard J O'Brien Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/25/2019 Primary Inspector: Tony Parker Secondary Inspector(s): Title: Managing Partner Certification: Concord NC 28025 Phone: 203-791-3837 Phone: EntryTime: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:15PM Phone: 704-663-1699 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Records Inspections Manhole (See attachment summary) DocuSigned by: e� 3/25/2019 A14CC681AF27425... Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQCSD0559 Owner - Facility: Athena Cedar LLC Inspection Date: 03/25/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The collection system appears to be maintained and operated in accordance with all requirements and is deemed compliant. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQCSDO559 Owner - Facility: Athena Cedar LLC Inspection Date: 03/25/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: No pump stations and no high priority lines. Majority of lines are on street or just off street in mowed and all maintained areas. Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? No spills or history of such. If a blockage occurs they call a private contractor to clear the lines. 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 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? No spill or history of any and no problems observed. Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQCSDO559 Owner - Facility: Athena Cedar LLC Inspection Date: 03/25/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Response time ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Access to cleaning equipment 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: System utilizes private contractors for equipment and personell. 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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Pipe materials ❑ ❑0 ❑ Pipe location ❑ ❑ ❑ Flow direction ❑ ❑ ❑ Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of service taps ❑ ❑ ❑ Pump stations and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑ If no, what percent is complete? 100 % List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map N/A # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: This is a Deemed system. Page 4 of 4