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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCS00329_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190529ROY COOPER Governor 0" T, r F I" I U44"I I I Alin, 1329M Donald B. Street, Mayor i-lown"Vas,if,ville PO Box 987 Nashville, North Carolina 27851 Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NOV-2019-PC-0435 Town of Nashville Wastewater Collection System WQCS00329 Nash County I k"MR-awt-A I wwrl I a I Lai'm P ru I. The most recently issued permit (February 18, 2019) states that The City of Nashville operates a wastewater collection system consisting of approximately 32.7 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 5.1 miles of forcemain, 13 duplex pump stations. The current permit expires on January 31, 2027. A renewal application should be submitted at least 180 days prior to expiration. 2. The collection system is classified as a CS-2. A review of the Division's database BIMS (Basinwide Information Management System) revealed that a Primary Operator in Charge (ORC) has not been identified. Per permit conditions 11. k "The permittee shall provide documentation of Certified ORC to the Operator Certification Unit of the DVVR no later than April 2, 219." A Public Education Program for Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) should be implemented that includes listributing education material to residential and non-residential users at least twice per year. Per the *RC a power point presentation is available on the City's website. However, he was unable to locate it at the time of the inspection. You are reminded that you are to distribute the education to users at least twice a year. This was also noted in lite past two compliance evaltiation inspections conducted ,�y the Division. Please review Permit Section L4. 4. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was not available for review during the inspection. Please review Section 1.5 of the permit for the requirements. The CIP was provided by Jamey Baines via email on May 17, 2019. You are encouraged to review Permit Condition 1.5. North Carolina Department of EnOronmentalQuafity Divkbinof Water Resoluir, Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive � Raleigh,, North Carolina,776019 q1C) 7414700 5. The following pump stations were inspected: Cypress Landing Station, Cottonwood Station, Wi-twood Station. a. All stations have working visual and audible alarms. b. The pump stations had the required signage with the required information and all fencing was maintained. c. The back-up generators were tested under load. The generator at the Cottonwood station did not start at the time of the inspection. Mr. Baines contacted staff immediately to start work on the generator. Please ensure the back-up generators are tested on a regular basis. d. Contingency plans were available at each of the pump stations. 6. The following high priority lines were inspected: Stoney Creek/DOC Arial at Industrial Park; Stoney Creek Sewer Crossing at Washington Street; Nash County Stoney Creek Sewer Crossing at Washington Street; Calvin's Branch Outfall. All were rust free and appeared to be in good condition. The fight -of -ways are maintained. Some debris was noted against the Nash County Stoney Creek Sewer line Crossing at Washington street. 7. A sewer line cleaning program is implemented with cleaning logs available for review. In 2018., 20,602 linear feet of sewer line were cleaned. S. Adequate records are being maintained regarding customer complaints, pump station inspections, high priority and easement inspections. flianilgd.i€ Sgl�ltS�m Please respond in writing to office to items 2 and 3 of this Notice of Violation within 30 days or receipt or this letter. Erin Deck 3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 You are reminded to contact this office of any situation that potentially threatens public health or the cnvironment. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions please contact Erin Deck at (919) 7914200 or via email Erin.Deck(tijiqdenr, my. Sincerely, R B Ick o'lich LIG, Regional Assistant Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Auzchmv hu qponlion Cb"L fisl Cic 1URID SAC' 11:11ok Ccraml Ip 40 Permit: 'IMCS0032S SOC: County. Nash Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Henry Raper Directions to Facility: --�'ffective: 02115119 Expiration: 01131/27 Owner: Town of Nashville Effective: Expiration: Facility: Nashville Collection System System Classifications: C1 Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): Title: Town Manager (2017) Related Permits: NC0030317 City of Rocky Mount - Tar River Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 0510712019 Entry Time: 09'30AM It Time: 1111ASAM ' Primary Inspector: Erin M Deck t Secondary Inspector(s): Phone: 252-459-4511 FaMINT-31WINUFMITWO 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 Monilonng & Rpting Reqmls inspections Pump Station Manhole Lines (See attachment summary) permit- WOCS00329 Owner - Facility: Town of Nashvdle Inspection DOC 0510712019 Inspection Type: Coltection System Inspect Norli SanliMing Reason for Visit- Routine Inspection Summary 1, The most recently issued pennit (February 18, 2019) states that The C4 of Nashville operates a wastewater collection system consisting of approximately 32.7 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 5. 1 miles of forcemain, 13 duplex PLIMP stations The current pennit expires on January 31, 2027. A renewal application should be submitted at least 180 days prior to expiration. 2, The collection system is classified as a CS-2, A review of the Division's database IBIMS (Basinwide Information Management System) revealed that a Primary Operator in Charge (ORC) has not been identified, Per permit conditions IL 1 -'The permittee shall provide documentation of Certified ORC to the Operator Certification Unit of the DWR no later than April 2, 219," 3 A Public Education Program for Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) should be implemented that includes distributing education material to residential and non-residential users at least twice per year, Per the OP C a power point presentation is available on the City's website However, he was unable to locate it at the time of the inspection. You are reminded that you are to distribute the education to users at least twice a year. This was also noted in the past two compliance evaluation inspections conducted by the Division Please review Permit Section 1.4. 4 The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was not available for review during the inspection. Please review Section 1.5 of the permit for the requirements. The CIP was provided by Jamey Baines via email on May 17, 2019. You are encouraged to review Permit Condition 1.5. 5. The following pump stations were inspected Cypress Landing Station, Cottonwood Station, Winwood Station. a, All stations have working visual and audible alarms. b. The pump stations had the required signage with the required informahon and all fencing was maintained. c. The back-up generators were tested under load, The generator at the Cottonwood station did not start at the tierce of the inspection, Mr- Baines contacted staff immediately to start work an the generator, Please ensure the back-up generators are tested on a regular basis. d. Contingency plans were available at each of the pump stations. 6, The following high priority lines were inspected Stoney CrpekJDOC Anal at Industrial Parkq Stoney Creek Sewer Crossing at Washington StreetNash County Stoney Creek Sewer Crossing at Washington Slreet; Calvin's Branch Outfall. All were rust free and appeared to be In good condition. The right-of-ways are maintained. Some debris was noted against the Nash County Stoney Creek Sewer line Crossing at Washington street. IMEM permit; WCICS00329 Owner - Facility. Town of Nashvde Inspecdon Date. 05/0W2019 inspection Type ; C,,ollecfion System lnspm,-,,,,t Non $ernpling Reason for Visit Routine Performance Standards Yes No NA NE Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? 1:1 El at educational tools are used? Power point on the City's website. It is not being sent bi-annually, Is Sewer Use Ordinance1egal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? M 1:1110 Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? 0 El 1:1 M Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) El El D 0 List enforcement actions by permillee, ff any, in the last 12 months none were noted Has an acceptable Capalal Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? 0 M 1:1 13 Does CIP address short to needs and long term rmaster plam" concepts? Does CIP cover three to five year period? Does CIP include Goal Statement? M El El Does C I P include description of project area? Does CIP include description of existing facilities? El 0 El El Does CIP include known deficiencies? El In 1:1 El Does CIP include forecasted future needs? 11 0 El El 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 The CIP was received on 511M019 via email from Jamey Baines, It was generic,, and the To is encouraged to review the requirements for future CiPs Is system free of known points of bypass? 111:1 E] If no, describe type of bypass and location none were noted on the day of the Inspection Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? Does the sign include Instructions for notification? 0 El El 0 Pump station identifier? 24-hour contact numbers El 1:11:1 If no, list deficient pump stations no deficiencies noted # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling`® fealure/SCADA? Number of pump stations 13 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 13 Perrret, WOCS00329 Owner - Facility, Town of Nashville Inspection Date: 0510712019 Inspection Type ; Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 0 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 13 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0 # Does the permittee have a root control program? El 111:10 # If yes, date implemented? Describe: not evaluated Comment: The root contralprogtram was not discussed. InIptgtions Xila-Mg NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? 0 El 11 11 Are records available that document pump station inspections? N 11 1:1 El Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least on a week? Are non-SCADAAeleme" 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? 11 11 El # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? N 0 0 El Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines? N 11 11 1:1 Has there been visual Inspections of high -priority lines in last six months? Comment: records were avalible for review ass Nay _NANE Are all log books available? 0 11 El 1:1 Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? Mat is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? weekly Are maintenance records for equipment available? Is a schedule maintained for testing emergencylstandby equipment? 0 11 El 1:1 What is the schedule for testing emergencylstandby equipment? weekly Do pump station logs Include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? 0 111:1 El Inspecting and exercising all valves? N 11 11 11 Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? 0 El El 1:1 Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? 11 11 11 11 Is there at least one spare pump far each pump station w/o pump reliability? 0 El 1:1 11 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? R�� pennit: WOCS00329 Owner - Facift. Town of Nashville Inspection Date: 0510712019 Inspection Type - Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? 1:1 El What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? 20,602 If of lines were cleaned in 201. The plan for the next 12 months was not evaluated Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers 0 El D El Response time 11 1:1 Equipment list and spare parts inventory 00 Access to cleaning equipment 0 D 0 El Access to construction crews, contractors, andlor engineers Source of emergency funds D El 11 Site sanitation and cleanup materials M C3 El El Post-overflowls pill assessment M 1:1 El El Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Is the spare parts inventory adequate? I G, Records HE Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? 1:1 El Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? M C1 11 E] Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? In 1:1 1:1 IJ If yes, is there a corrective action plan? 0 Cl 1:1 1:1 Is a map of the system available? Does the map include Pipe sizes 0 El 1:10 Pipe materials M 1:1 1:1 E3 Pipe location M 13 El 11 Flow direction 0 C1 13 1:1 Approximate pipe age 0 0 El 1:1 Number of service taps 0 E3 1:1 11 Pump stations and capacity M El 1:1 El If no, at percent is complete? Ust any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map They have it avalible via GIS # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? M E3 111:1 MKMMI&932�_ § Monjjqtjan b 'n uire ran Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? 19-77—MTOW permit. WOCSOD329 owner - Facility: Town of Nashville InspectIon Bata: 0510712019 Inspection Type : Call Gan System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are public notices and proof of publication available? 111:1 M 0 # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G,S, 143-215.1C7 M 13 1111 # Is permittee compliant in all compliance schedules In the permits? Is El 0 11 It no, which one(s)? They have not had any reportable SSOS In the past 12 months Comment: hs PUM p Station leg No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? 0 El CIE] Is it accessible in all weather conditions? # Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? 0 El El 13 Are all pumps operable? 0 D 0 11 Are wet wells free of excessive debris? 0 El D E] Are upstream manholes free of excessive debrisisigns of overflow? 0 0 D El Are floatslcontrols for pumpsialarms operable? 11 1:1 D Is "auto polling" featureiSCADA present? El 1:1 11 Is *auto polling" fealureISCADA operational? El El 1:1 Is simple telemetry present? 0 E El Is simple telemetry operational? El 11 M 0 Are audio and visual alarms present? Are audio and visual alarms operable? Is the Pump station inspected as required? M 0 1:1 13 Are backflow devices in place? Are backflow devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? El El 1:1 0 Are air relief valves operable? 0 El 1:1 0 III Is an emergency generator available? 0 El Can the emergency generator run the pumps? Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? El El 11 11 Is the generator operable? M El El 1:1 # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? 0 El 11 11 Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? 11 0 1:1 Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? 1:1 El 11 Does it include: Instructions for notification? 0 El 11 1:1 Page 6 of 12 Permit. WOCS00329 Owner - Facility: Town of Nashville Ins ectlo Date. oS/G71261 B Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit; Routine Pump station identifier? In 0 El 0 Emergency phone number 11 El El 0 Is public access limited? 0 El 0 El Is pump station free of overflow piping? Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? Is El El 0 Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes Comment: C - 1819 p Pumg Station Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? Is it accessible in all weather conditions? Is general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps resent? 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 pumpslalarms operable? M 0 El El Is "auto polling- featurefA17A present? 0 0 El El Is "auto polling" featurelCACA operational? 0 El El El 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 backfiow devices in place? Are backfiew devices operable? Are air relief valves in place? Are air relief valves operable? M 11 El El # Is an emergency generator available? 0 El El 0 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? permit. WOCS00329 Owner - Facility: Town of Nashvdle Inspection Date: 0510712019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine 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? yes Comment Generator via rest Qr l #the�the ir1 a tin, MOWN, Ptt i0 Station Xes No NA PEE 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 debrisiMgns of overflow? Are floaWconlrols for pumpslalarms operable? Is "auto polling„ feature/ CADA present? Is "auto polling" fealure/SCA A 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 backlaw devices in place? Are backflcvv 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 hock -tap? 0 El El 0 Is the generator operable? Is fuel in tank and sufficient? Permit: WOCS00329 Owner - Fact[ ; Townot Nashville Inspection Date: 0510i12019 Inspection Type. Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for visit: Routine Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? 0 El El El Is a 4-hour notification sign posted? N El El El Does it include: Instructions for notification? 0 11 El El 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? N El El 0 Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: i- Manhole yes_ 2_ NA rye Is manhole accessible? 11 El 1:1 El # Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? 11 El El El 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? 11 El 1:1 El Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? 1:1 El Is manhole free of excessive roots? 11 El El El 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? Z- an l e tea NE Is manhole accessible? 111:1 El # Is manhole coverlvent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? 0 11 El El LTown of NashviU inspection Date: 05/07/2019 Inspection Type e Caileebo t System Inspect Flom Sampling Reason for visit; Routine # Is manhole property seated? 0 11 El El # Is manhole in good condition? Is invert In good condition? M El El El Is line firee-flovAng and unrestricted In manhole? Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? 0 11 El El Is manhole free of excessive roots? 0 11 El El Is manhole free of excessive sand? Is manhole's extended vent screened? El El El Are vents free of submergence? El 0 El 0 Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? 0 D El El Fi3 0 Manhole Yes No NA NE Is manhole accessible? # Is manhole coverlvent above grade? Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow'? 11 13 El El Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? Is manhole cover present? El El 11 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? 11 El El El Is manhole free of excessive sand? 11 El El 11 Is manhole's extended vent screened? Are vents free of submergence? Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? Liltesf�lo f® a l�eriel Linea XI B9 NA ICE Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? Is right-of-way, free of sinkholes or depressions? Is linelriht-of-way free of evidence of leakage? 111:1 El El # Are there areas of exposed line? # Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? El 1:1 El 11 ��3 4 permit; WOCS00329 Owner - Facility: Town of Nashville Inspection Date: 0510712019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Are water crossing and supports in good condition? 1:1 El El # Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? 1:1 El El Is line free of visible damage? 0 1:10 El 9 Are there siphons in this system? 11 El El 0 STONEY CRK CROSSING - Unggffljghj:2f�a l�eriasl Lines Yes No NA ME Is right-cf-way accessible for emergency? M El El 11 Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? 0 El El El Is finetright-of-way free of evidence of leakage? # Are there areas of exposed line? # Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? Are water crossing and supports in good condition? M D El El 0 Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? M 13 El 11 Is line free of visible damage? 11 9 Are there siphons In this system? If yes, are they maintained and documented? Comment: NASH CO STONEY CRK ® I Linear i kass! Brier Lines Is right-ol-way accessible for emergency? Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? M El El El Is line/rIght-of-way free of evidence of leakage? M 1:1 El El # Are there areas of exposed line? 0 1:1 El El 9 Is any exposed line constructed of ductile Iran or other approved material? Are water crossing and supports in good condition? 0 Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? M D 0 0 Is One free of visible damage? 0 0 1:1 11 # Are there siphons in this system? 1:1 El M If yes, are they maintained and documented? Comment: CALVIN'S BRANCH - North Lin Yes No NA NE Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? 0 1:11:1 El Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? 111:10 0 permit WQCS00329 Owner - FacIIjW Town of Nashville Inspection Date: 0510712019 Inspection Type . Collection System inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Is fine/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? 0 El 1:1 # Are there areas of exposed line? # Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? El 0 13 0 Are water crossing and supports in good condition? 0 El 1:1 1:1 # Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? In 0 11 0 Is line free of visible damage? 0 El 1:1 1:1 9 Are there siphons in this system? 13 1:1 1:1 0 If yes, are they maintained and documented? IMMEEM