WQCSD0550_BIMS Report_20190823

Permit: WQCSD0550
SOC:
County: Cleveland
Region: Mooresville
Contact Person: Mike O'Brian
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 12/02/10 Expiration: Owner: Town Of Lawndale
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Lawndale CS
Title: Mayor
Certification:
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Tony Parker Phone: [phone]
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 r-1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines
Manholes Pump Stations
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Permit: WQCSD0550 Owner - Facility: Town Of Lawndale
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: WQCSDO550 Owner - Facility: Town Of Lawndale
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
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# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
to Fallston
& then
to Shelby
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
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If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations?
Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0
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Pipe location
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# Flow direction
0
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# Approximate pipe age
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# Pump station ID, location and capacity
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# Force main air release valve location & type
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# Location of satellite connections
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Are system maintenance records maintained?
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Comment: Various paper maps are maintained including as built drawings.
Grease Control
Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
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# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc?
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If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
The Town include FOG info during billing mail outs 2/ear.
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement?
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If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations?
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Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review?
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Is action taken against violators?
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Comment:
Spills and Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 1:11:11:1
# 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSD0550 Owner - Facility: Town Of Lawndale
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Does the plan include:
# 24-hour contact numbers
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# Response time
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# Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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# Access to cleaning equipment
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# Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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# Source of emergency funds
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# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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# Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Comment: No reportable spills ever
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Inspections are well documented. The Town has one HPL that is viewed during each visit to the
Shelbv RD P/S and is documented.
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
Shelby Rd. P/S aerial.
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
All sites mowed and well maintained.
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All activities are documented.
Manholes Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Various manholes were inspected at both pump stations and no issues observed.
Are manholes accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCSDO550 Owner - Facility: Town Of Lawndale
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
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Are manhole covers present?
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# Are manholes properly seated?
0
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# Are manholes in good condition?
0
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# Are inverts in good condition?
0
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Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
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Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
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Are manholes free of excessive roots?
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Are manholes free of excessive sand?
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Are manhole vents screened?
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Are vents free of submergence?
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Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
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Comment: No issues noted with M/H's
Pump Stations
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Shelby Rd P/S and E. Main St. P/S.
# 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
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?
2
For pump stations inspected:
Are they secure with restricted access?
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Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
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Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
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# Do they all have telemetry installed?
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Is the telemetry system functional?
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Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
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Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
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Pump station identifier?
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# Address?
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Instructions for notification?
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24-hour emergency contact numbers?
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Permit: WQCSDO550 Owner - Facility: Town Of Lawndale
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
Is the back-up system tested at least bi-annually under normal operating conditions?
# Does it have a dedicated connection for a portable generator?
# 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/Staff/Vehicles/etc) are included in Plan?
The Shelby Rd P/S has a dedicated generator and the E Main St P/S has a quick connect for a by - pass
pump. The Town has no b/u by - pass pump but rentals are available and the town receives assistance from
the City Of Shelby during any type of emergency.
# 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?
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Comment: Due to a severe storm the night prior to this event the telementry on both P/S's failed to notify the
on call phone when tested. The system was checked 3 days prior to this inspection with no
problems.The operator contacted the Towns electrican to rectify this issue. He indicated he
would check the systems daily untill resolved. He will also notify this inspector via email.
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