WQCS00135_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190411

ROY COOPER VZ
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN -
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER -4
Director NORTH CAROLINA
Enwh'enm-orttrrt Qeterrry
April 12, 2019
Mr. David Odom, Town Manager
Town of Taylorsville
204 Main Ave. Dr. SE
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permittee: Town of Taylorsville
Permit No. WQCS00135
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Odom:
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 Towns wastewater collection system (WWCS) on April 11, 2019. The assistance of
Mr. David Robinette and Mr. Luke Robinette during the inspection was greatly
appreciated. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records and inspection
findings are summarized below and in the attached report.
Site/System Review
2. The following system components were inspected:
a. Five pump stations were inspected.
b. Five manholes were inspected.
C. Two right of ways were inspected.
d. Two aerial lines 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.
Norwood's 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: Each pump station appeared to well maintained and operated.
Compliance Status:
Compli
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue I Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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: The Town has paper maps showing locations of lines, direction
of flow, force mains, pump stations, manholes and other information and have a
computer based mapping system.
Compliance Status: Compliant
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 visitations are logged into via the missions control
data system by signature key entry. Records were available for generator
maintenance. Spare parts and pumps are kept in stock. An overflow response plan
was available. It is requested that a log book be maintained for each pump station
which shows in addition to the info above information on what the operator did
while on site.
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.
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: All lines are checked and documented as required.
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 and document same.

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: No SSO's have been reported for this review period. 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:
hqp://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 materials are available to all customers. The same
information is available upon request and is posted at the Town Office Payment
Center and future mail outs are planned.
Compliance Status: Compliant.

i. 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9): Requires that right-of-ways (ROW) and easements
be maintained to allow for personnel and equipment accessibility.
Observations: Records were reviewed documenting that the right-of-ways were
mowed, inspected and maintained to provide accessibility.
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.
Observations: Records were reviewed for right of way mowing, high -priority line
inspections, and observation of the entire system.
Compliance Status: Compliant
The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions
regarding the inspection report or this letter please contact Tony Parker at 704-663-1699
or tonyparkerkncdenr.gov.
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)

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00135 Effective: 11/01/16 Expiration: 10/31/24 owner: Town of Taylorsville
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Taylorsville Collection System
County: Alexander 204 Main Ave Dr SE
Region: Mooresville
Taylorsville NC 28681
Contact Person: David Matthew Robinette Title: Public Works Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: David Matthew Robinette
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 24226 Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO026271 Town of Taylorsville - Taylorsville WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Entry Time: 09:45AM
Primary Inspector: Tony Parker
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 02:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts
Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
DocuSigned by:
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Permit: WQCS00135 Owner - Facility: Town of Taylorsville
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Five pump stations inspected with no deficiencies noted. These included Alexander Industrial,Lewittes,Northwood Park,Jay
Dr and Macedonia. Five manholes were inspected. These were at each of the listed pump stations and roots were visible in
the manhole near the Northwood Park P/S. This manhole had been rehabed at some point but now needs additional work.
High flow was noted in the upstream manhole at the Jay Drive P/S. The flow was also clear. The upstream line needs to be
evaluated for the possible source of infiltration. Two right-of-ways were observed and no deficiencies noted. Two aerial or high
priority lines were observed and no problems noted.
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Permit: WQCS00135 Owner - Facility: Town of Taylorsville
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards
Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
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What educational tools are used?
Publication in local newspaper, posted at Town Office where customers come in to pay their bills and mail
and other postings.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
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Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
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Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
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Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
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List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
None noted for last 12 months.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
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Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
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Does CIP cover three to five year period?
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Does CIP include Goal Statement?
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Does CIP include description of project area?
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Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
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Does CIP include known deficiencies?
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Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
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Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
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Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
CIP was reviewed and coverage is through the year of 2027.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
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If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
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# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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24-hour contact numbers
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If no, list deficient pump stations
All facilities inspected had proper signage.
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
0
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Number of pump stations
27
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
27
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
0
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Permit: WQCS00135 Owner - Facility: Town of Taylorsville
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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:
The Town simply cuts the roots out of their lines as they are discovered during line maintenance activities.
Comment: See above comments.
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
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Are records available that document pump station inspections?
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Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
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Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
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Are records available that document citizen complaints?
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# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
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# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
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Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
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Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
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Comment: Good records are maintained
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available?
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Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
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Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
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What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
The ORC supervisor reviews work performance daily of OIT and others.
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?
each Monday
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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Permit: WQCS00135 Owner - Facility: Town of Taylorsville
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
The 10 % of the 25 miles listed in the facility permit was exceeded however for future estimate of the 10 %
line cleaning will need to be increased to account for recently added line extensions and pump stiations
which will most likely be in excess of 35 miles.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
0
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Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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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?
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Comment: The spill response plan was complete
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?
100%
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
The recently added 2 pump stationsand line extensions.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
0
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Comment: Paper and computer mapping system was available.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00135 Owner - Facility: Town of Taylorsville
Inspection Date: 04/11/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits?
If no, which one(s)?
Comment: No recent spills noted.
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