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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0228_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190814 ROY COOPER o Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN ` ,s Secretary " ^ LINDA CULPEPPE . NORTH CARouNA Director Environmental Quality August 14, 2019 Aqua North Carolina,Inc. Attn: Shannon V. Becker, Owner 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Briarwood Subdivision Wastewater Collection System Collection System Permit: WQCSD0228 Stokes County Dear Mr. Becker: Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Briarwood subdivision wastewater collection system,which is deemed permitted under NC administrative code 15A NCAC 02T.0400,on August 8, 2019. The assistance and cooperation of Morgan Turner, collection system operator, during the inspection,was greatly appreciated. Mr. Boone identified no discrepancies or violations during the 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 Aqua North Carolina,Inc.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.sniderOncdenr.gov. Sincerely, EDocuS�igfned<by: LJti l c. ,,Jcr -4'ME225C94EA... 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 D E Q�p North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27105 NORTH C. 0LINA o•o•°^•mme""°""•"viu"•i� /� 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCSD0228 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: Owner: Aqua North Carolina Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Briarwood Subdivision Collection System County: Stokes Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Laurie Ison Title: Phone: 704-489-9404 Ext.57234 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Ron Boone Phone: 336-776-9690 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 Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines Manholes Pump Stations (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0228 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Inspector found no discrepancies or violations. Page 2 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0228 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine General Yes 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ ❑ # Pump station ID,location and capacity ❑ ❑ ❑ # Force main air release valve location&type ❑ ❑ ❑ # Location of satellite connections ❑ ❑ ❑ Are system maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Grease Control Yes No NA NE Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ ❑ ❑ #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 ordinance/agreement? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ Comment: None Spills and Response 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ #If Yes,is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0228 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Does the plan include: # 24-hour contact numbers ❑ ❑ ❑ # Response time ❑ ❑ ❑ # Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ ❑ ❑ # Access to cleaning equipment ❑ ❑ ❑ # Access to construction crews,contractors,and/or engineers ❑ ❑ ❑ # Source of emergency funds ❑ ❑ ❑ # Site sanitation and cleanup materials ❑ ❑ ❑ # Post-overflow/spill assessment 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Inspections Yes No NA NE Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the annual inspection documented? ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the system have any high-priority lines/locations? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected: Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑ If No,give details on temporary access: Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Manholes Yes No NA NE Please list the Manholes Inspected: Are manholes accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are manhole covers/vents above grade? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manhole covers present? ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are manholes properly seated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0228 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine #Are manholes in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are inverts in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow unrestricted in manholes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of excessive roots? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of excessive sand? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are manhole vents screened? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are vents free of submergence? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Pump Stations Yes No NA NE Please list the Pump Stations Inspected: #Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system 0 #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 pump/vacuum 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Do they all have telemetry installed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the telemetry system functional? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page 5 of 6 Permit: WQCSD0228 Owner-Facility:Aqua North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 08/08/2019 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ #If Yes,is there a distribution plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ If Yes,what resources(Units/StaffNehicles/etc)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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Inspecting and exercising all valves? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: None Page 6 of 6