WQCSD0003_CEI & NOD-2019-PC-0170_20190730

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Timothy Johnson, Town Administrator
P.O Box 40
Bailey, North Carolina 27807
Dear Mr. Johnson,
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Environmental Quality
July 30, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NOD-2019-PC-0170
Town of Bailey Collection System
Permit No.: WQCSDO003
Nash County
On July 18, 019, Erin Deck of this office conducted the subject inspection. The collection system
is deemed permitted through 15A NCAC 02T .0403. The assistance of Ms. Rebecca Manning and Glynn
Whitely of Envirolink Inc, was appreciated during the inspection. Findings during the inspection are as
follows:
1. Envirolink, Inc operators and maintains the collection system for the Town of Bailey.
2. A review of Records indicated the following
a. There is no map of the system available. Per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(2) a map of the
system must be developed and actively maintained.
b. 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.
c. There are three 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.
d. 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).
e. Documentation of a Grease Control Program was not available. grease education
materials are distributed to users was not available for review. Per I5A NCAC
02T.403(a)(8) (A)(C), grease education material is to be distributed at least bi-
annually, an ordinance and documentation of grease interceptor inspections were not
available.
3. There are three pump station in the collection system; none are equipped with telemetry and
are inspected daily. The pump station log book should contain greater detail in regards to
station maintenance and repair. As the time of the inspection, the visual alarm at the main
stream pump station was not working. The audible alarm at the Reid street was not working.
� n North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
e:!5-of RE Raleigh Regional Office : 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carodna Z7609
�i0o .' 919.791.4200

Required Response:
Please respond to issues listed in 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e) and 3 within 30 days of receipt of this
letter. A current map of the system should be included in your response.
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.
Sincere ,
Rick 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 wlattachment

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCSD0003 Effective: 03/01100 Expiration:
SOC: Effective: Expiration:
County: Nash
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Timothy C Johnson Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Certification:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
W00002560 Town of Bailey - Bailey Wastewater Treatment Plant
Owner: Town of Bailey
Facility: Bailey Collection System
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Inspection Date: 07/18/2019 Entry Time: 08 00AM Exit Time: 09:00AM
Primary Inspector: Erin M Deck ,/]r�,/J , . Q� _ -"7cmone: 919-7914200
Secondary Inspectons):
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
Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines
Manholes Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSD0003 Owner - Facility: Town of Bailey
Inspection Date: 0711812019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Records that were not provided at the time of the inspection:
Map
O&M plan
Documentation of the high priority line inspections (3 in the system -Pine st, VAWP, Sanford st)
general observation of the entire system
FOG information including what type of education, when it is distributed, and an enforceable ordinance.
Pump station inspections: All are visited daily
3 stations -
Main street: visual alarm did not work
Reid St: audible alarm did not work
Vance st: fine
No spare pumps are kept, and portable generators are available on a needed basis through a contract they hold.
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Permit: WOCSD0003 Owner -Facility: Town of Bailey
Inspection Date: 07/18/2019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Genera!
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
Is there a overall sewer system map?
❑ E ❑ El
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
Pipe materials (PVC. DIP, etc)
El El 0 0
Pipe location
E] ❑ ❑ M
# Flow direction
❑ ❑ 0 ■
# Approximate pipe age
El 0 El M
# Pump station ID, location and capacity
11 11 E] M
# Force main air release valve location & type
❑ ❑ El M
# Location of satellite connections
Are system maintenance records maintained?
11 11 El ■
Comment: No map was available for review at the time of the inspection.
Grease Control Yes -No NA NE
Is greasefsewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ E 0 ❑
# Are other types of education toots used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinancelagreement? [�
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ 0 130
Comment: No records were available for review.
Spills and Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
❑ 0
# Have there been any sewer spills In the past 3 years?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
❑ 0 ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
El M ❑ El
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
E] M ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflowstproblems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ M ❑
# if Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
E]
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
❑ M ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
❑ ■ El ❑
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permit: WOCSDO003 Owner -Facility: Town of Bailey
Inspection Date: 07118/2019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Nan Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include-
# 24-hour contact numbers ❑ ❑ ❑
# Response time ❑ N ❑ ❑
# Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ E ❑ ❑
# Access to cleaning equipment ❑ N ❑ ❑
# Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Source of emergency funds ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Site sanitation and cleanup materials ❑ E ❑ ❑
# Post-overflowlspill assessment ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No records were available for review.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: No records were available for review.
LinesfRi ht-of-Wa s/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the LineslRight of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected
Pine st. WWTP. Sanford st
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No give details on temporary access,
Is maintenance documented? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Were all areasnines inspected free of issues? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Records are not being maintained.
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected
Up stream manholes at PS
Are manholes accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole coverslvents above grade?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes tree of visible signs of overflow?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
0 110 ❑
Are manhole covers present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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permit: WOCSDO003 Owner - Facility: Town of Bailey
Inspection Data: 0711812019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampl ng
Reason for Visit- Routine
# Are manholes properly seated?
0❑ El ❑
# Are manholes in good condition?
N❑ ❑ ❑
# Are inverts in good condition?
El❑
Is flaw unrestricted in manholes?
11❑
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
❑ Cl
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
■
Are manhole vents screened?
0❑ ❑ ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
E 11 ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
n 11❑ ❑
Comment: 3 hi h Priodity lines -Pine st WWTP Sanford st
Pump5tations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Main street: visual alarm did not work
Reid St: audible alarm did not work
Vance st: fine
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations In system
3
# Number of vacuum stations in system
o
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
o
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
0
How many pumplvacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
0
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto -dialer) installed?
0
For pump stations inspected
Are they secure with restricted access?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were they free of by-pass structureslpipes?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive greaseldebris?
0 El ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
❑ N ❑ El
Is the telemetry system functional?
❑ 0
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted 7
N❑ ❑
Does the sign include
Owner Name? E ❑ D El
Pump station identifier? E
# Address? 0 11 El ❑
Instructions for notification? 0 Cl ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ 11 [] El
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permit; WOCS00003 Owner - Facility: Town of Bailey
Inspection late: 07118/2019 Inspection Type; Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit
Routine
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
❑ M ❑ ❑
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If tested during inspection, did it function property?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
❑ ❑ ❑ E
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan?
❑ ❑ ❑
It Yes, what resources (UnilslStaffNehiclesletc) are included in Plan?
no d;stnbut!on plan was reviewed.
# Does Permdtee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Is recordkeeping of pump station inspection and maintenance program adequate?
❑ M ❑ ❑
Do pump station logs include at a minimum
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: VerV minimal records are being kept in re ards to the daily review of the pump stations.
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