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July 3, 2019
Ted Credle, Public Utilities Director
Town of Smithfield
P.O. Box 761
Smithfield, NC 27577
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Smithfield Wastewater Collection System
Permit Number WQCS00270
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Credle:
On June 25, 2019, Stephanie Goss of the Division of Water Resources conducted the subject
inspection. The assistance of Pat Butler, Chris Smith, Larry Thomas and Brian Baker during the
inspection was appreciated. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection:
I . The permit became effective September 1, 2013 and will expire August 31, 2021.
2. Roxboro's collection system has approximately S2.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately
I mile of pressure sewer, 5.5 miles of force main, I simplex pump station and 18 duplex
pump stations.
3. All required documents and records were. readily available and well -organized.
4. A Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG)program is implemented and in use. Educational materials
are mailed out twice a year per permit requirements.
5. The Capital Improvement PIan (CIP) lists funds projects through 2028.
6. Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) cleanup, pumping, and reporting procedures, which
includes a response action plan was up to date. The SSO cleanup, pumping, and reporting
procedures meet all permit requirements.
7. Per the subject pen -nit, there are approximately 82 miles of gravity line. According to ORC
records, approximately 9.5 miles of gravity sewer lines were cleaned in 2018.
8. Five of the eighteen pump stations in the collection system were inspected: 501 Longview
Drive, 250 US 70 Business, 2117 Michael Lane, 2636 NC Hwy 210/Hwy 70, and 127 Ava
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"'+'°"­C ar n= nue. All have identification signs, secured access, audible Nisual alarms, and
telemetry. All audible and visual alarms functioned when the high-water floats were
activated, and the SCADA system acknowledged the alarm. All five pump stations
generators were tested and functioned properly. All stations were in good condition and
free of excess debris.
9. Maintenance logs were reviewed and appeared satisfactory.
10. High priority lines are inspected at least once a month and documentation of inspections
was available.
It. Four aerial lines were inspected: Vennont Street at Parker Street, N. Brightleaf Boulevard
at Hospital Road, Lowe's behind the Railroad, and Wilson's Mill Road at Laurel Drive.
All aerial lines appeared straight, rust free and in good condition. The right of way (ROW)
was being maintained except for Wilson's Mill Road at Laurel Drive and Lowe's behind
the Railroad.
12. An up-to-date map of the collection system was available which included direction of flow,
pipe size and diameter, pump station identification and location
if you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Stephanie Goss at 919-791-4256
or by e-mail at stc hanic. ►oss a ncdcnr. L)v.
Sincerely,
*6kich, LG, Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WOCS00270 Effective: 09101-V Expiration 013+31 21 Owner: Town of Smithfield
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Smithfield Collection System
County: Johnston
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Kenneth C Griffin Title- Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications! CS2,
Primary ORC: Walter E Credle
Secondary ORC(s)!
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 998700 Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NC0030716 Johnston County Public Utilities - Central Johnston County WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/25/2019 Entry Time: 09 OOAM Exit Time: 11 45AM
Primary Inspector: Stephan a C-,ass > 1'� M, i 7 r� Phone: [phone]
Secondary lnspector(s)!
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampl.ng
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant F1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 General M Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Inspections
Spill Response Plan Spills Lines
Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit. WOCS00270 Owner - Facility. Town of Smithfield
Inspection Date, 0612512019 Inspection Type - Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
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Permit: WOCS00270 Owner . Facility, Town of Smithfield
Inspection Date: 06l2512019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Samplinr,, Reason for Visit. Routine
General
Yea No NA NE
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade? 0111111
Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis? [] 1:1
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# What is that frequency?
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations? ❑
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Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory? ❑ ❑
Are newlsignifcantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials? 11 0 ❑
Does [he permittee have a copy of their permit? El El ❑
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal? 0 11 El El
Comment: Permit expires. in 2021
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑
El El 0
Is [here a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance?
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspectionstrecords review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators?
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance?
Is greaselsewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools fted like websiles, booths special meetings. etc
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual )
Comment:
Capital Improvement Plan
Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted?
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Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section?
0 [I
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements?
0 0 ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area?
0 ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
11 0 0
Does CIP indude known deficiencies?
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Does GIP indude forecasted future needs?
Comment:
Map
Yes No NA NE
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permit: WOCS00270 Owner • Facility: Sown of Smlthrield
Inspection Date: 06125r2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GSIFIVI)
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Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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Flow direction
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Approximate pipe age
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Pump station ID, location and capacity
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
# Force main air release valve location & type
❑ ❑ ❑ M
# Location of satellite connections
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is the map being updated for changesladditions within 1 year of activation?
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency
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# Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station?
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Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually?
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Is the annual inspection documented?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months?
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Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment,
Spill Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Does the plan include.
24-hour contact numbers
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Response time
❑ ❑ ❑ N
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Access to cleaning equipment
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Source of emergency funds
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Post•overflowlspill assessment
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WOCS00270 Owner - Facility: Town of Sm:thlield
Inspection Date: 0612512019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
Mills Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issuesicomplaints documented? E 110 ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months at same location? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
LineslRi ht-of-Wa slAerial Lines Yes No NA tjF.
Please list the Lines/Right of WayslAerial Lines Inspected
Vermont Street at Parker Street, N Brightleaf Boulevard at Hospital Road Lowe s behind the Railroad. and
Wiilson's Mill Road at Laurel Drive
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment'? N ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are gravity sewer cleaning records available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of lines older than 5 yrs been cleaned annually? ❑ ❑ Cl 0
Were all areasllines inspected free of issues? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Puma Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
501 Longview Drive, 250 US 70 Business, 2117 Michael Lane, 2636 NC Hwy 2101Hwy 70 and 127 Ava
Gardner Avenue
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
to
# Number of vacuum stations in system
0
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
1
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
# A simple one-way telemetrylcommunication system (auto -dialer) installed?
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricled access?
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Were they free of by-pass structureslpipes?
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Were wel wells free of excessive greaseldebris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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Is the communication system functional?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
0 ❑ 0 ❑
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permit: WQCS00270 owner -Facility: Town of Smithfield
Inspection Date: 06125/2079 Inspection Type; Collection System Inspect Nan Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the sign include
Owner Name?
Pump station identifier?
# Address?
Instructions for notification?
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
Are audio and visual alarms present?
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
If tested during inspection, did it function properly?
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
# Is the owner relying on porlable units in the event of a power outage?
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
If Yes. what resources (Unils/Sla6fNehicleste1c) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
Do pump station logs include at a minimum.
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubdcaling pumps and other equipment?
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
Comment:
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