WQCSD0561_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190325

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 27, 2019
Mr. James Davis, Environmental Manager
Pharr Yarns Inc.
100 Main St.
McAdenville, N.C. 28101
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pharr Yarns
Permit No. WQCSD0561
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Davis:
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 26, 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. One manhole was inspected.
b. Three pump stations were inspected.
C. One force main R/W was inapected.
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 has had no reportable spills since 2016.
Compliance Status: Compliant
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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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: A detailed map was available but at a different location.
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 no High Priority line or aerial crossing.
Compliance Status: Compliant
d. 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: The collection system has approximately 8,000 feet of force main
R/W and is viewed/mowed and documented 5 times per year.
Compliance Status: Compliant.
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 since 2016. 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
f. 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 posted in all break rooms year round.
g. 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:
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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: WQCSD0561
SOC:
County: Gaston
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 07/29/11 Expiration: Owner: Pharr Yarns Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
100 Main St
Contact Person: George Altice Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Tony Parker
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Mc Adenville NC 28101
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
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
Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections Pump Station
Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0561 Owner - Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: WQCSDO561 Owner - Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: 3 DumD stations insDected. All are insDected a min. of 1/week and some are inspected almost
daily. Telementry on all 3.
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/Supervisor is on site almost daily.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
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Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
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What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
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Inspecting and exercising all valves?
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Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
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Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
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Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
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Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
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Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
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Are system cleaning records available?
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Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
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What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
N/A, however all lines are force mains. One gravity m/h exists. All other manholes near or on -site belong to
City of Lowell per the ORC.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCSDO561 Owner - Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:
Routine
24-hour contact numbers
0
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Response time
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0 ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
0
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Access to cleaning equipment
0
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
0
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Source of emergency funds
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
0
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Comment: If a spill happens a private contractor is called in. No spill recorded since 2016.
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
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Pipe materials
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
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Approximate pipe age
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Number of service taps
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Pump stations and capacity
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If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
The map was located in the Coorporate Office and was not reviewed during this inspection
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
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❑ 0 ❑
Comment: This is a Deemed Permit.
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. 143-215.1 C? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, which one(s)?
N/A
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Permit: WQCSDO561 Owner - Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Grease educational signs are posted in all break rooms. Their are no cafeterias on site and no
food prep.
# 1 COMPLEX 46 - 200 Sax
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
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Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
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# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
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Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
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Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
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Is simple telemetry present?
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Is simple telemetry operational?
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Are audio and visual alarms present?
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Are audio and visual alarms operable?
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Is the Pump station inspected as required?
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Are backflow devices in place?
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Are backflow devices operable?
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Are air relief valves in place?
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Are air relief valves operable?
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# Is an emergency generator available?
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
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Is the generator operable?
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# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
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Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
0
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Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
0
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Pump station identifier?
0
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Emergency phone number
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Is public access limited?
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Permit: WQCSDO561 Owner - Facility: Pharr Yarns Inc
Inspection Date: 03/26/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is pump station free of overflow piping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes
Comment: All pump stations have above ground air vac Gorman Rupp pumps.
EXTRUSIONS SITE - 200 S
Manhole
Yes No NA NE
Is manhole accessible?
0
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# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
0
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Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
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Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
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Is manhole cover present?
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# Is manhole properly seated?
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# Is manhole in good condition?
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# Is invert in good condition?
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Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
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Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Is manhole free of excessive roots?
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Is manhole free of excessive sand?
0
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Is manhole's extended vent screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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Comment:
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