WQCS00084_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190621

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL & R.EGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Diwtor
James Fatland
City of Brevard
95 West Main Street
Brevard, NC 28712
NORTH CAROL INA
Environmental Quality
June 21, 2019
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Brevard Collection System
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00084
Transylvania County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Brevard Collection
System on 6/13/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00084.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant non -compliant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore,
a response to this inspection report is not required.
The following items were noted:
Brevard has both the authority and responsibility to enforce the Sewer Use Ordinance against
problem users to maintain the collection system.
During a previous meeting, the Sapphire Manner collection system upgrade project was discussed. A
status update to this project is requested by ARO.
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If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Permit: WQCS00084
SOC:
County: Transylvania
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 04/01/16 Expiration: 03/31/24 owner: City of Brevard
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Brevard Collection System
151 W Main St
Contact Person: Jeffrey T Brown
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
Nathaniel Wayne Littleton
William A Dodson
David Stuart Lutz
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Consultant
Certification:
1001980
1002009
25713
24 hour contact name David Lutz
Related Permits:
NC0060534 City of Brevard - Brevard WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Entry Time: 09:30AM
DS
Primary Inspector: Timothy H Heim rya
Secondary Inspector(s):
Brevard NC 28712
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
828-884-2171
828-884-2171
828-883-8461
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
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
Pump Station
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the collection system on
June 13, 2019. David Lutz, Nathaniel Littleton, Letha Cox and June Stewart assisted with the records review and inspection.
Records were meticulously organized and maintained, and the collections system appeared compliant at the time of the
inspection.
The following items were noted:
The collection system continues to experience significant I&I during rain events, however much progress has been made
with recent infrastructure improvements and the Utility Director reports that considerable additional progress is anticipated
as they pursue the findings of the CDM Flow Study.
The previous thermal/infrared aerial study was very productive in helping identify I&I defects, the city is considering
conducting a follow up study.
Brevard has both the authority and responsibility to enforce the Sewer Use Ordinance against problem users to maintain the
collection system.
During a previous meeting, the Sapphire Manner collection system upgrade project was discussed. A status update to this
project is requested by ARO.
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
FOG handouts are distributed with the water bills, the city is considering including FOG educational material
on the its website.
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
NA, however Brevard has both the authority and responsibility to enforce the Sewer Use Ordinance against
problem users.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$1,040,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Total CIP Budget $11.9M
Is system free of known points of bypass?
❑ ❑ ❑
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers
❑ ❑ ❑
If no, list deficient pump stations
NA
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
❑
❑ ❑
Number of pump stations
16
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
3
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
The ORCs report that they do not experience problems with roots and do not require a root control program.
Comment:
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?
Work orders are recorded daily and reviewed by the supervisor, then entered into a master spreadsheet.
Problem areas are reviewed as necessary.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
❑ ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Weekly
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are system cleaning records available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
The system is cleaned in sequence by basin and as needed for problem areas.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include
24-hour contact numbers
❑ ❑ ❑
Response time
❑ ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to cleaning equipment
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Site sanitation and cleanup materials 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
GALLIMORE ROAD -
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
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 debris/signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA 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 backflow devices in place?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow 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 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump station identifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
Comment:
WILSON ROAD -
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA 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 backflow devices in place?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow 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 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00084
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019
Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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?
Comment:
NEELY ROAD -
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
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 debris/signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA 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 backflow devices in place?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow 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 hook-up?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00084 Owner - Facility: City of Brevard
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
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?
Comment:
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