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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0014_CEI & NOD-2019-PC-0171_20190730ROY COOPER Goverrnar MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Dustin Kornegay, Town Manager P.O Box 130 Broadway, North Carolina 27505 Dear Mr. Kornegay, hee.sv Fes"•" NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality July 30, 20I9 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NOD-2019-PC-0171 Town of Broadway Collection System Permit No.: WQCSDO014 Lee County On July 25, 019, Erin Deck and Zach Thomas of this office conducted the subject inspection. The collection system is deemed permitted through 15A NCAC 02T .0403. The assistance of yourself and Mr. Craig Buchanan, ORC, was appreciated during the inspection. Findings during the inspection are as follows: 1. A review of Records indicated the following a. An operation and maintenance plan was not available for review. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(3) an operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory, and overflow response shall have been developed and implemented. b. There is one high priority line for the system. No documentation of the high priority line inspections was available at the time of the inspection. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0403 (5), the lines must be inspected at least once every six - months and inspections documented. c. No documentation was found that a general observation of the entire system was conducted in the past year, which is required by 15A NCAC 02T.0403(6). d. Grease Control Program: An ordinance pertaining to the Grease control program has been developed and adopted by the Town. Grease trap inspections are not occurring and being documented as required per 15A NCAC 02T.403(a)(8) (A). North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919791,4200 2. There are four pump stations in the collection system; none are equipped with telemetry and are inspected daily. The pump station visitation log book was not available for review the day of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the audible and visual alarms were working at all of the pump stations. All pump stations have a generator at the station with a manual transfer switch. Required Response: Please respond to issues listed in 1(a), 1(b), 1(c) and 1(d) within 30 days of receipt of this letter. You are reminded to contact with office of any situation that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Erin Deck at 919-791-4258. Sincerely, iick'Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments Inspection Checklist Cc: Central Files wlattachment Raleigh Regional Office wiattachment Compliance inspection Report Permit: WOCSDO014 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: SOC: Effective: Expiration, County: Lee Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Dustin Komegay Title: Town Manager Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CS1, Primary ORC: William Craig Buchanan Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Owner: Town of Broadway Facility: Broadway Collection System Phone: 919-258-9922 Certification: 26123 Phone: 919-258-9922 Inspection Date: 07/2512019 Entry Time: 09.30AM Exit Time: 12 15PM Primary Inspector. Erin M Deck L"to III 0aw dt_ 9 T � s? phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspector(s): % � ! 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 General Grease Control SpillslResponse Plan Inspections Lines Manholes Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 6 permit. WQCSDO014 owner -Facility: Town of Broadway Inspection Date: OWM2019 Inspection Typo: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Routine Inspection Summary: 1. A review of Records indicated the following a. An operation and maintenance plan was not available for review. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(3) an operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory, and overflow response shall have been developed and implemented. b. There is one high priority line for the system. No documentation of the high priority line inspections was available at the time of the inspection. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0403 (5), the lines must be inspected at least once every six -months and inspections documented. c. No documentation was found that a general observation of the entire system was conducted in the past year, which is required by 15A NCAC 02T.0403(6). d. Grease Control Program: An ordinance pertaining to the Grease control program has been developed and adopted by the Town. Grease trap inspections are not occurring and being documented as required per 15A NCAC 02T.403(a)(8) (A). 2. There are four pump station in the collection system: none are equipped with telemetry and are inspected daily. The pump station visitation log book was not available for review the day of the inspection. As the time of the inspection, the audible and visual alarms were working at all of the pump stations. All pump stations have a generator at the station with a manual transfer switch. Page 2 of 6 permit. WQCSD0014 Owner -Facility: Town of Broadway Inspection Date: 0712512019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General Yea No NA NE # Is this system a satellite system? ❑ 0 [] # If Yes, what Is system name or permit number? Is there a overall sewer system map? Does the map include: Pipe sizes Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) Pipe location # Flow direction 0 11 El El # Approximate pipe age 0❑ C] El # Pump station ID, location and capacity 11 0 El p # Force main air release valve location & type 0 11❑ ❑ # Location of satellite connections 0❑ El [l Are system maintenance records maintained? Comment: As -built en-gineering plans were available for review. Discussed addin-g-pump station id location and capacity Grease Control Yes No NA NE Is greaselsewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0000 # Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.) info packet mailed and Info on a water bill For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinancelagreement? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? M000 Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ 0 1:1 El Is action taken against violators? Comment: no inspections are conducted/documented at restaurants with grease interceptors S ills and Res onse Action Plan Yes No NA NE # Is system free of known points of bypass? If No, describe type of bypass and location # Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years? If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria? ❑ 11 If applicable, Is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued? Are all spills or sewer related Issueslcomplaints documented? El 0 [] ❑ # Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ M ❑ ❑ # If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? [] 0 Page 3 of 6 permit: WOCS00014 Owner -Facility: Town of Broadway Inspection Date: 0712512019 Inspection Type: collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ❑0 ❑ ❑ Does the plan include: # 24-hour contact numbers ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Response time ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ E ❑ ❑ # Access to cleaning equipment ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers ❑ N ❑ ❑ # Source of emergency funds ❑ N ❑ ❑ # Site sanitation and cleanup materials ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Post-overflow/spill assessment ❑ E ❑ ❑ Comment: no spill response plan. discussed the need for the plan with the Town Manager Inspections Yes No NA NE Are adequate maintenance records maintained? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Is the annual inspection documented? ❑ N ❑ ❑ # Does the system have any high -priority linesllocations? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Documentation of daily ins ections was not available for review. No documentation in regards to HPL inspections and entire system inspection. Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE Please list the LineslRight of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected: line near Knowledge st PS. no documentation was available for review. Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If No, give details on temporary access: Is maintenance documented? ❑ N ❑ Cl Were all areasAines inspected free of Issues? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: line near Knowledge st PS. no documentation was available for review. Manholes Yes No NA NE Please list the Manholes Inspected Inspected upstream man holes at 2 pump stations Are manholes accessible? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are manhole covers/vents above grade? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 6 Permit: WQCSDO014 Owner - Facility: Town of Broadway Inspection Date: 07/25/2019 Inspection Type. Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions? ❑ ❑ Are manhole covers present? r] ❑ ❑ # Are manholes properly seated? M El ❑ ❑ # Are manholes in good condition? 0 El [) ❑ # Are inverts in good condition? M ❑ Cl ❑ Is Now unrestricted in manholes? M ❑ El ❑ Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease? M ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of excessive roots? 0 E] ❑ Are manholes free of excessive sand? M ❑ ❑ [I Are manhole vents screened? M 0 Are vents free of submergence? M 11 0 Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? a [] ❑ Comment: Pump Stations Yes No NA NE Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: Knowledge St Colonial 5t Gilbert Lett Dr Underwood LS # Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 2 # Number of vacuum stations in system 0 # Number of simplex pump stations in system 0 # 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? 4 # A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed? ° For pump stations inspected: Are they secure with restricted access? N ❑ ❑ Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes? 0 ❑ ❑ Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris? E ❑ ❑ D # Do they all have telemetry installed? E ❑ Is the telemetry system functional? ❑ 11 0 ❑ Is a 24-hour notification sign posted 7 E ❑ Does the sign include: Owner Name? Pump station identifier? 0❑ ❑ # Address? M El 0 El Page 5 of 6 permit: WOCSDO014 Owner - Facility: Town of Broadway Inspection Date: 07/2512019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Instructions for notification? m ❑ ❑ ❑ 24-hour emergency contact numbers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms present? m ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected? E ❑ ❑ ❑ If tested during inspection, did it function properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 # Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage? ❑ M ❑ ❑ # If Yes, is there a distribution plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If Yes, what resources (Units/SlaffNehiclesletc) are included in Plan? generators are available at each pump station. they have manual transfer switches # 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 lubricating pumps and other equipment? Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? Comment: Daily visitation logs were not available for review ❑❑■❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑Elm ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑❑■ Page 6 of 6