WQCSD0063_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190522

Permit: WQCSD0063
SOC:
County: Onslow
Region: Wilmington
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 02/23/17 Expiration: Owner: Old North State Water Company LLC
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Horse Creek Farms Deemed Collection System
Contact Person: David L Strum
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Title: Envirolink Area Manager Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Jeffrey A Jarman 910-330-8167
Jeffrey A Jarman 910-330-8167
NC0062359 Old North State Water Company LLC - Horse Creek Farms WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Entry Time: 10:45AM Exit Time: 11:45AM
Primary Inspector: Dean Hunkele Doorsigned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): LL 6/11/2019
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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 Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts
Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSDO063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The system has been slighlty improved in recent years following acquisition by Old North State to include generation of a
system map and rehabilitation of the wetwell for Pump Station #1.
The following issues were noted:
1: PS #1 wetwell was rehabbed with a new cover, but no vent was installed. Thus, needs to have one installed ASAP which
will help with corrosion and staff safety as far as methane or bisulfide gas.
2: Need to ensure pump stations are being inspected at least once every 7 days and that adequate records are maintained.
3: Access to and through sewer line easements especially force mains including any clearing appears to have yet been
completed.
4: Need to have or develop and maintain a Spill Reponse Plan for Utility staff for this community's system. One was
provided after insepction but it was for a system in Chatham County.
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Permit: WQCSDO063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
They have a brochure that is supposedly mailed to each customer; requires mailing twice per year unless
made available on a website to reduce to an annual mailing
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) ❑ ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the 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
While not required, there should be one given this system's age
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
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
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Number of pump stations
3
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
3
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
0
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Permit: WQCSDO063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 1
# Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment:
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: A review of the PS inspection logs revealed that at times inspections are beyond once a week,
but within about 10 days. Need to ensure these inspections are occurring within a 7-day
span.
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?
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?
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Permit: WQCSDO063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:
Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
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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 force main easement from PS #2 remains uncleared as either trees and/or residential
fences are within the assumed easement. Same situation is likely for force main from PS#1
up
till it parallels the FM form #2. Map also reveals several other easements for gravity running
between lots along property lines; no idea as to their condition or access. Need to have a Spill
Response Plan for the community.
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 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of service taps ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump stations and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: No map was available on -site, but provided later. It lacks material type but assume all PVC vet
could be some DIP. Lacks PS capacity info, but ONS should have designs for each station
anyway which were not on -site. Map should be placed in the WWTP for staff.
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Permit: WQCSD0063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
PS 2 -
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?
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Permit: WQCSD0063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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Emergency phone number
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Is public access limited?
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Is pump station free of overflow piping?
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Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
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Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: Station should be equipped with a portable generator quick connect
PS 3 -
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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Permit: WQCSD0063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:
Routine
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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Emergency phone number
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Is public access limited?
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Is pump station free of overflow piping?
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Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
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Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: There is an issue with one of the floats periodically acting up and it is scheduled to be looked at
by an electrician. Station should be equipped with a portable generator quick connect.
PS 1 -
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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Permit: WQCSD0063 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 05/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
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Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
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Pump station identifier?
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Emergency phone number
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Is public access limited?
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Is pump station free of overflow piping?
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Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
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Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: Station wetwell was rehabbed fairly recently, but they failed to install a wetwell vent which needs
to be added. Station should be equipped with a portable generator quick connect. Control panel
was not replaced and is quite old.
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