WQCSD0010_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190729

ROY COOPER
[,ovcrnar
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Directar
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 29, 2019
The Honorable Ralph "Mack" Smith, Jr., Mayor
Town of Black Creek
PO Box 8
Black Creek, NC 27813
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Black Creek Collection System
T15A NCAC 02T .0403 — PERMITTING BY REGULATION
Deemed Collection System Permit WQCSD0010
Wilson County
Dear Mayor Smith:
On July 23, 2019, Vanessa Manuel from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted an inspection of
the Town's wastewater collection system to evaluate compliance with North Carolina
Administrative Code Section 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (Permitting by Regulation). The
cooperation and assistance of Greg Gates, Operator in Responsible Charge and Utilities
Superintendent, during the inspection were greatly appreciated.
During the inspection, Mr. Gates indicated the wastewater collection system consists of
approximately 20 miles of sewer line (14 miles of gravity sewer and approximately 6 miles of
force main), 5 duplex pump stations, one triplex pump station, and one high priority sewer line.
The subject collection system is deemed permitted by regulation (T15A NCAC 02T .0403) and
is subject to specific criteria in this Rule. The overall conditions of the pump stations inspected
were compliant with the subject Rule. North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A
Subchapter 02T Section .0403 requires collection system owners to maintain records
documenting compliance with subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of the Rule for three years,
except for the collection system map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
Please ensure all required actions and records are documented and maintained as required by
Tl5A NCAC 02T T. 0403.
The items below show what conditions were noted during the inspection:
1. Reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows. During the period July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2019, there were no reported SSOs. The operators stated there have been no sewer spills
from the collection system.
2. Grease Control Program. The Town of Black Creek, hereinafter referred to as the
Town, has developed and implements an educational fats, oils and grease program that
includes at least bi-annual distribution of educational material targeted at residential
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� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

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user§--M'6Re-stated the Town does not have any commercial users and has not had a
need to develop an enforceable FOG program.
3. Pump Stations Inspected. The following duplex pump stations were inspected: Church
Street Sewer Pump Station; Cemetery Street Sewer Pump Station; Yank Road Sewer
Pump Station; River Road Sewer Pump Station; and Mallard Lane Sewer Pump Station.
The inspector's observations noted in the next 5 items below refer to the five pump
stations inspected. Overall, the pump stations were well maintained. The wet wells were
free of excessive debris and grease, with the exception of the River Road and Mallard
Lane pump stations. The grease should be removed from these wet wells as frequently as
needed to ensure proper operation. The inspector did not observe any signs of recent
overflow from any of the pump stations. The on -site permanent generators at the Church
Street, Cemetery Street, Mallard Lane and River Road pump stations were tested during
the inspection, and no issues of concern were noted. The fuel level for each generator
was at or near full. The Yank Road pump station does not have an on -site permanent
generator but is equipped with a quick hookup for a portable generator. The operators
inspect each pump station at least weekly and the permanent generators are load -tested at
least once a month.
4. Pump Station Signage. Each pump station has signage clearly and conspicuously posted
that identifies the pump station, provides an emergency 24-hour contact telephone
number(s), and provides instructions for notification if the visual alarm illuminates and/or
the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent. The sign at the River Road
pump station has faded and cannot be easily read. The Town will need to replace or
refurbish the River Road Punnp Station sign to meet the requirements within the
subject Rule.
5. Pump Station Restricted Access. The pump station sites, equipment and components
were observed to have restricted access.
6. Pump Stations Automatic Polling Feature. The pump stations are equipped with a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that allows the Town routine
contact with the pump station from a central location to check the operational status of
the communication system. When the high-water alarm was checked at the lift stations,
the SCADA system functioned as required.
7. Pump Station High Water Alarms. The pump stations are equipped with audible and
visual high-water alarms. During the inspection, these alarms functioned properly.
8. Pump Station Inspection Program. The Town has developed and implements a routine
inspection of each pump station that includes the following maintenance activities:
cleaning and removing debris from the pump station area and wet well; inspecting pumps
and other mechanical equipment; and verifying the proper operation of the alarms,
SCADA system and auxiliary equipment. The inspector conducted a cursory review of
the inspection logs and observed adequate entries of the date and time of the operator's
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken.
9. Designated Operators. The Town's wastewater collection system is classified as a
Grade I Water Pollution Control Collection System, and the designated certified Operator
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in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Backup ORC on record are Gregory J. Gates and
Richard J. Lucas, respectively. The certification type for each operator is reflected as
CS-1 in the Division's data system. The certification status for the ORC is active and for
the Backup ORC the certification status is invalid. During the inspection, the ORC stated
that Mr. Lucas is no longer the Backup ORC. North Carolina Administrative Code Title
l 5A Subchapter 8G Section .0201 requires an owner of a classified water pollution
control system to designate one ORC and one or more Backup ORCs certified by the
Water Pollution Control System (WPCS) Operators Certification Commission
(Commission) of the appropriate type and grade for the treatment system. The rule also
requires the owner to submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System
Operator Designation Form" to the Commission countersigned by the designated certified
operators within 120 calendar days following a vacancy in the position of ORC or
Backup ORC. Please complete and stibnrit to the Division the attached Water Pollution
Control System Operator Designation Form to designate one or more back -tip ORCs.
10. Cleaning Sewer Lines. The Town has developed and implements a program for cleaning
the sewer Iines. As the operator indicated during the inspection, based on inspections of
the manholes, the collection system operators. with the assistance of the town's fire
department, flushed 50% of the sewer lines during calendar year 2018. The sewer lines
were jetted in 2017 in an effort to identify any inflow!infiltration into the sewer lines.
11. Overflow Response Plan. The Town has developed and maintains an Overflow
Response Plan that includes 24-hour contact numbers. response time, equipment list and
spare parts inventory, access to cleaning equipment, access to construction crews, site
sanitation and cleanup materials, and post-SSO assessment.
12. Sewer Collection System Map. The Town has developed a map of its sewer collection
system. The map includes pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, flow direction, and
each pump station identification and location.
13. Inspection of High Priority Lines. As required by l 5A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(5), an
inspection of all high priority sewer lines shall be performed at least once every six -
months. The only high priority sewer line in the Town's collection system is located near
the EvansdaIe Road Sewer Pump Station. The HPL is a sub -waterway crossing. This
HPL is observed by the collection system operators when the operators inspect the
EvansdaIe Road pump station.
14. Right-of-ways and Easements. As required by 15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(9), rights -of -
way and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility surrounding the sewer collection system.
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Town of Black Creek, WQCSD0010
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If you have Questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action if applicable, please contact Vanessa Manuel at 919-791-4255.
Sincerely,
1ck Bolich, L.G., Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachment(s): Collection System Inspection Report
WPCS Operator Designation Form
Cc: RRO:SWP Files
Laserfiche
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: VVQCSDOO10 Effective: 03I01r00 Expiration: 0VOU23 Owner: > awn of Black Creek
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Black Creek Collection System
County: Wilson
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Ralph M Smith Title: Mayor Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS1.
Primary ORC: Gregory Joel Gales Certification: 22627 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Represenlative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0712312019 Entry Time: 09 57AM Exit Time: 12 40Ph1
Primary Inspector: Vanessa E Manuel /� y, r Phone: 946-&&7.6392 -
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Nan Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas.,
Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Canto
Spills/Response Plart Inspections Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WOCSD0010 Owner • Facility: Town of Black Creek
Inspection Date: 071312019 Inspection Type : Collectton System Inspect Non Sampling Reason For Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
See the attached inspection report.
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permit: VVOCSD0010 Owner -Facility: Town of Black Creek
Inspection Date: 0712312o19 Inspection Type: Coilection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Rc-rm!
General
Yes No -NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system? 0❑ ❑ ❑
# If Yes, what is system name or permit number? Wilson vW TP
(NCo023906)
Is there a overall sewer system map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes 0C] ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc) E ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location 0❑ ❑ ❑
# Flow direction ❑ ❑ ❑
# Approximate pipe age ❑0 ❑ ❑
# Pump station ID, location and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type ❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system maintenance records maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Grease Control Yes No NA NE
Is greaselsewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools 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? Cl ❑ ❑ ■
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The ORC stated the town does not have any non-residential customers.
Spills and Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
1f No, describe type of bypass and location
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If Yes, were they reported to the Division J meeting the reportable criteria?
❑ ❑ M ❑
If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ 0 !]
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
M❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSD001 o Owner - Facility: Town of Black Creek
Inspection Dale: 07/23/2019 inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? E ❑ ❑ ❑
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 E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Sour--e of emergency funds ❑ ❑ ❑
# Site sanitation and cleanup materials ®❑ ❑ ❑
# Post-overflowlspill assessment ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority IinesAocations? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment: The Rule permitting collections stems by regulation T15A NCAC 02T .0403 requires owners
of collection systems to inspect high -priority sewers at least once every six months and to
document these inspections. The ORC stated the _town's_only high -priority sewer line (HPL) is
near the Evansdale Pump Station, and when operators visit this pump station, they also conduct
a visual inspection of the HPL. However, these visual inspections are not documented. The
town should document all insipections as re uired by the Rule.
Pump Stations Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Church Str., Cemetary Sir., Yank Rd., Mallard Ln., and River Rd.
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 6
# 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 0
How many pumplvacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed? 6
# A simple one-way telemelrylcommunication system (auto -dialer) installed? 0
For pump stations inspected
Are they secure with restricted access? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WOCSD0010 Owner -Facility: Town of Black Creek
Inspection Date: 0712312019 Inspection Type: Ccllection System Inspect Ncn Sampling
Reason for Visit: Roub..r
Were they free of by-pass Structureslpipes?
M ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive greaseldebris?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
Is the telemetry system functional?
M 0 ❑ ri
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
M ClO ❑
Does the sign include
Owner Name?
0000
Pump station identifier?
0❑ 00
# Address?
❑
Instructions for notification?
0 ❑
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? 0 ❑Eln
If tested during inspection did it function properly? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
# Is the owner relying on portable units in the event of a power outage? E
# If Yes, is there a distribution plan? M
If Yes, what resources (UnitslStaffNehiclesletc) are included in Plan?
# Does Permittee have the approved percentage of replacement simplex pumps? ❑ ❑ M ❑
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? ❑ El[�
Inspecting and exercising all valves? 0
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? E
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
Comment: The wet wells at the Mallard Lane and River Road pump stations had an excessive amount of
tease. The town should have the grease removed from these wet wells.
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