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Home My WebLink AboutWQCSD0038_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190328 March 28, 2019 Ms. Lesley Dellinger Town Clerk & Finance Officer Town of McAdenville PO Box 9 McAdenville, N.C. 28101 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of McAdenville Permit No. WQCSD0038 Gaston County Dear Ms.Dellinger: 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 28, 2019. The assistance you provided as well as the assistance of Stephanie Scheringer and Ron Cook from Two Rivers Utilities 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. Various manholes were inspected. b. Two aerial crossings 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 had one reportable spill in 2017 and prior to that, one in 2012. These were previously addressed. 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: A detailed map was available. Compliance Status: Compliant c. 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 lines or aerial crossings. 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 is maintained by a comprehensive work order system by Two Rivers Utilities who manages McAdenville’s collections system via internal agreement. Compliance Status: Compliant. e. 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 2017. 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 f. 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 by the owner or representative. Observations: Educational information is posted at all bulletin boards around Town year round and at City Hall. The Town stated they have never had a grease problem and the Towns Web site. 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, 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)