WQCS00242_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190827

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Village of Alamance
Attn: Donald Tichy, Mayor
P.O. Box 96
Alamance, NC 27201
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 27, 2019
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Village of Alamance Wastewater Collection System, WQCS00242
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Tichy:
Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office
(WSRO), visited the Village of Alamance on August 22nd, 2019, to perform a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection (CEI) of the town's wastewater collection system. The assistance and cooperation of Ben
York and Arnold Allred, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was greatly appreciated. Details of
the inspection are recorded on the attached EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report.
You're reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, failure to comply
with all conditions of the permit subjects the town to civil penalties not to exceed $25,000.00 per
violation, per day.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Mr. Boone by phone at
336-776-9690, or by email at [e-mail]. You may also contact me by phone at 336-776-
9700, or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned<by:
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
cc: NCDWR WSRO File
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
EWinston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
NORTH CAROLINA
336.776.9800

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00242
SOC:
County: Alamance
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Donald Tichy
Directions to Facility:
Effective: 09/07/18 Expiration: 08/31/26 owner: Village of Alamance
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Alamance Collection System
3974 S NC 62 Hwy
System Classifications: CS1,
Primary ORC: Arnold Eugene Allred
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Title: Mayor
Related Permits:
NC0023876 City of Burlington - Southside WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Entry Time: 09:30AM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: 25366
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Sewer & FOG Ordinances
Capital Improvement Plan Map Reporting Requirements
Inspections Spill Response Plan Spills
Lines Manholes Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
No discrepancies or violations were noted by the inspector.
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
Is there a properly designated primary ORC and at least one back-up of proper grade?
0
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Are logs being reviewed by the system management or owner on a regular basis?
0
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# What is that frequency?
As generated
# Are there any issues being addressed currently or any in the planning stages?
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0 ❑ ❑
Is there a specific pump failure plan available for all pump stations?
0
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Does plan indicate if pump parts/new pumps are in spare parts/equipment inventory?
0
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Are new/significantly upgraded pump stations equipped with anti -corrosion materials?
0
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Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is permit expiring within the next 6 months?
❑
❑ ❑
If Yes, has the Permittee applied for renewal?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Comment: None
Sewer and FOG Ordinances
Yes No NA NE
Is Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) or other Legal Authority available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a Grease Control Program that legally requires grease control devices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the standard grease trap cleaning requirement in the FOG ordinance? Not evaluated
Is Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Have satellite systems adopted an equivalent or more stringent ordinance? ❑ ❑ 0❑
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
Website
Comment: None
Capital Improvement Plan
Yes No NA NE
Has a Capital (CIP) or System Improvement Plan been developed and adopted?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is it designated for wastewater only or does it have a dedicated section?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period of earmarked improvements?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Map Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe Type (GS/FM)
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe sizes
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station ID, location and capacity
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Force main air release valve location & type
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Location of satellite connections
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the map being updated for changes/additions within 1 year of activation?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
# 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is an Annual Wastewater Performance Report being filed with the Division, if required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the report being made available to all its sewer customers? ❑ ❑ ❑
# How is it being made available? N/A
Comment: None
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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?
M
❑ ❑ ❑
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Response time
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to cleaning equipment
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
aREE Yes No NA NE
Is system free of known points of bypass? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: None
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
None
Are right-of-ways/easements maintained for full width for access by staff/equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are gravity sewer cleaning records available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of lines older than 5 yrs been cleaned annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
None
Are manholes accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manhole covers/vents above grade?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manhole covers present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are manholes properly seated?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Are manholes in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are inverts in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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:
NC 62
# 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Were they free of by-pass structures/pipes?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Were wet wells free of excessive grease/debris?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Do they all have telemetry installed?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the communication system functional?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted ?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sign include:
Owner Name?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Address?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Instructions for notification?
❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour emergency contact numbers?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is there a backup generator or bypass pump connected?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00242 Owner - Facility: Village of Alamance
Inspection Date: 08/22/2019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
# 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: None
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