HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0289_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190520 ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
May 10, 2019 RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Town of Green Level MAY 2 0
Attn: Remonia Enoch, Mayor 2019
P.O.Box 342 Water Quality
Mebane,NC 27302 Permitting Section
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Green Level Wastewater Collection System
Collection System Permit:WQCSD0289
Alamance County
Dear Ms.Enoch:
Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office,
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Green Level's wastewater collection system,which
is deemed permitted under NC administrative code 15A NCAC 02T .0400, on March 28, 2019. The
assistance and cooperation of Rodney Gunn, collection system operator, during the inspection,was
greatly appreciated.
Mr.Boone found no violations or serious issues of concern during his inspection.The details
of his inspection are contained in the attached EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report.
Please be aware that pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, Enforcement
Procedures; Civil Penalties, failure to comply with the 02T regulations mentioned above, which
implement NCGS 143-215.1,Control of Sources of Water Pollution;Permits Required, subjects the
Town of Green Level to civil penalties (fines)'of up to$25,000 per day,per violation.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Mr.
Boone by phone at 336-776-9690, or by email at ron.boone@ncdenr.gov. You may also contact me
by phone at 336-776-9700, or by email at lon.snider@incdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Lon T.Snider,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
Attachments:
1. EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
cc: NCDWR WSRO File
4144CDWR PERCS lilt '
NCDWR Central Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0289 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: Owner: Town of Green Level
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Green Level Collection System
2510 Green Level Church Rd
County:Alamance
Region: Winston-Salem
Green Level NC 27217
Contact Person: Remonia Enoch Title: Mayor Phone: 336-578-3443
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0023868 City of Burlington-Eastside WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time: 12:00PM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone /�Docusigned by: 5 10 2019 Phone: 336-776-9690
Secondary Inspectors): \--e20F8DosF2A3460._
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:
III Miscellaneous Questions III Performance Standards El Operation&Maint Reqmts
II Records III Monitoring&Rpting Reqmts MI Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner-Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
No significant issues or violations were noted.Although Mr. Boone is confident everything is sufficiently documented to
comply with the 02T regulations, he suggests an improvement in documentation and storage and retreival procedures and
systems would be prudent for the town to undertake.
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Permit: WQCSD02B9 Owner-Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 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? II 0 ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
Monthly newsletter,website,brochures in city hell
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) ❑ 0 ❑
•
List enforcement actions by permittee,if any,in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? 00 . 0
Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period? ❑ ❑ II ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does CIP include description of project area? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? 00E10
Does CIP include known deficiencies? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ❑ ❑ IN ❑
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ❑ ❑ MI ❑
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system'?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Not required.
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? II ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier? U ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers • ❑ ❑ ❑
If no,list deficient pump stations
#Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Number of pump stations 6
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 3
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 2
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 1
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner-Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
#Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ ❑ ❑ III
#If yes,date implemented?
•
Describe:
Comment: None
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? • ❑ 0 0
Are records available that document pump station inspections? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Please work to improve documentation of all activities.
Operation&Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? 111 ❑ ❑ 0
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?
As generated.
Are maintenance records for equipment available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? • El ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Monthly
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? • ❑ El ❑
Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? • ❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Please work to improve documentation of all activities.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? • ❑ El El
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Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: None
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Are all pumps present? • ❑ ❑ El
Are all pumps operable? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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#Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ❑ ❑ I ❑
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ❑ ❑ MI ❑
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Does it include:
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Pump station identifier? • ❑ ❑ 0
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Is public access limited? • ❑ El El
Is pump station free of overflow piping? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSD0289 Owner-Facility:Town of Green Level
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are all pumps operable? • El ❑ El
Are wet wells free of excessive debris? • El ❑ El
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ❑ 0 ❑ •
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? III ❑ El El
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? • El El El
Is simple telemetry present? • El El El
Is simple telemetry operational? El ❑ III El
Are audio and visual alarms present? • El ❑ El
Are audio and visual alarms operable? • ❑ El El
Is the Pump station inspected as required? • ❑ El ❑
Are backflow devices in place? • El El El
Are backflow devices operable? • El El El
Are air relief valves in place? • El ❑ El
Are air relief valves operable? • El El El
# Is an emergency generator available? • El El El
Can the emergency generator run the pumps? • El El El
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? El El • El
Is the generator operable? • El ❑ El
#Is fuel in tank and sufficient? • El El ❑
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? • El ❑ El
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? • El El El
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? • El El El
Pump station identifier? • El ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number • El El ❑
Is public access limited? • ❑ El El
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ❑ El El
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? • El El ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? yes
Comment: None
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