WQCSD0599_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190905

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Richard Nodel
38505 Woodward Ave. Suite 275
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Dear Mr. Nodel,
NORTH CAROLINA
EnWunmental Quality
September 5, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Node] Parks - Homestead Village Mobile Home Community
Collection System Permit WQCSDO599
Wake County
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, Zach Thomas of the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of Water
Resources conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the deemed collection system for the
Homestead Village Mobile Home Community. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure
compliance with the subject permit. During the inspection, the presence and cooperation of Ms.
Karen Curry, Community Manager and Mr. Brian Bryant was very helpful and appreciated.
This liance evalua-tio-n-Jinspection consisted of the f ll win :
• Review of the 15A NCAC 02T .0403 permit requirements;
• Review of the owner/facility information;
• Review of records;
• On -site inspection of the collection system components.
FindinLys duringthe in tin and filereview were ll w •
1. The deemed collection system contains gravity lines with approximately 10 manholes that flow
towards the back of the property and connect to a City of Raleigh owned manhole. All
wastewater is received by the City of Raleigh collection system (WQCS00002) and treated
accordingly. The system flow is currently measured (estimated) by the amount of water
distributed to the Community by the City of Raleigh. The last bill estimated 30,000 gallons per
day.
2. A map of the system is kept both digitally and in paper form. All required information was not
present on the maps and needs to be added. Per 15A NC4CO2T.0403 (2). "A map of the
collection system shall have been developed and shall be actively maintained." Please
p—rQvide an uIldated map to this office contains: i i i e material, i
manhole locations, flow dir tin i a and number f service to
3. The Community Manager distributes grease educational materials two times per year and as
needed to streets where grease is a continuous issue. It was requested that records be kept in
the form of a log sheet or bound book in one consistent place.
DQ�North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
_ Raleigh Regional office 1 3600 Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
�" 1 \ 919.791.4200

4. Maintenance, inspection, and system records are kept in a binder and are reviewed by the
Community Manager. An operation and maintenance or spill response plan was not readily
available. It was requested that the plan contain detailed information that align with the
requirements under 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".
Please e a copy of the plan to this office,
S. The system contains no Right of Ways or High Priority Lines, but the main sewer line moves
from under the main road to the shoulder at the back of the property. The shoulder area is
mowed and maintained by Mr. Bryant. It was requested that this maintenance be recorded and
kept with the other system records.
6. The entire system is cleaned out once per year. ARS is contracted to jet the lines as needed and
assist if any incidents were to occur. RootX is added to the system as needed.
7. No Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) have occurred since the last inspection and therefore no
records are available. SSO records will be kept with the property manager if an incident occurs.
8. Several manholes and clean outs were inspected:
a) All inspected manholes were found to be in good condition, free of excessive debris and
signs of overflow.
b) Many of the system clean outs are located underneath dwellings and are serviced as needed
by Mr. Bryant. The community management is responsible from the cleanout downstream
to the main sewer line. Residents are responsible from the cleanout upstream to the
dwelling.
Please respond to items 2 and 4 within 30 days of receipt of this letter. if you have questions
or comments about the inspection, this report or the requirements to take corrective action (if
applicable), please contact:
Zach Thomas at 919-791-4247 or via email at zachary.thomas(Mncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
#ckBolich, LG
Assistant Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: EPA Compliance Inspection Report & ORC Designation Form
Cc: Karen Curry, Community Manager (via email: homesteadvillaggOnodeiparks.com)
RRO Files
Laserfiche

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WOCS00599 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration:
SOC: Effective: Expiration:
County: Wake
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Richard Avendano Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/29/2019
Primary Inspector: Zachary Thomas
Secondary Inspectors}:
EntryTime: 08-30AM
Certification:
Owner. Nodel Parks
Facility: Homestead Village Mobile Home Community
Exit Time: 10:00AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Col;ection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted c0ection system management and operat:on
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
M scellaneous Questions General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan Inspecto-is Lines
Manholes
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WOCSDO599 Owner -Facility: Nodal Parks
Inspection Date: 0912912019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, Zach Thomas of the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of Water Resources conducted a
compliance evaluation inspection of the deemed collection system for the Homestead Village Mobile Home Community.
The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the subject permit. During the inspection, the presence and
cooperation of Ms. Karen Curry, Community Manager and Mr. Brian Bryant was very helpful and appreciated.
This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
• Review of the 15A NCAC 02T ,0403 permit requirements;
• Review of the owner/facility information;
• Review of records;
• On -site inspection of the collection system components.
Findings during the inspection and file review were as follows:
1. The deemed collection system contains gravity lines with approximately 10 manholes that flow towards the back of the
property and connect to a City of Raleigh owned manhole. All wastewater is received by the City of Raleigh collection
system (WOCS00002) and treated accordingly. The system flow is currently measured (estimated) by the amount of water
distributed to the Community by the City of Raleigh. The last bill estimated 30,000 gallons per day.
2. A map of the system is kept both digitally and in paper form. All required information was not present on the maps and
needs to be added. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (2): "A map of the collection system shall have been developed and shall be
actively maintained." Please provide an updated map to this office that contains: pipe sizes, pipe material, pipe and
manhole locations, flow direction, pipe age, and number of service taps.
3. The Community Manager distributes grease educational materials two times per year and as needed to streets where
grease is a continuous issue. It was requested that records be kept in the form of a log sheet or bound book in one
consistent place.
4. Maintenance, inspection, and system records are kept In a binder and are reviewed by the Community Manager. An
operation and maintenance or spill response plan was not readily available. It was requested that the plan contain detailed
information that align with the requirements under 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". Please provide a copy of the plan to this office.
5. The system contains no Right of Ways or High Priority tines, but the main sewer line moves from under the main road
to the shoulder at the back of the property. The shoulder area is mowed and maintained by Mr. Bryant. It was requested
that this maintenance be recorded and kept with the other system records.
6. The entire system is cleaned out once per year. ARS is contracted to jet the lines as needed and assist if any
incidents were to occur. RootX is added to the system as needed.
7. No Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) have occurred since the last inspection and therefore no records are available.
SSO records will be kept with the property manager if an incident occurs.
8. Several manholes and clean outs were inspected:
a) All inspected manholes were found to be in good condition, free of excessive debris and signs of overflow.
b) Many of the system clean outs are located underneath dwellings and are serviced as needed by Mr. Bryant. The
community management is responsible from the cleanout downstream to the main sewer line. Residents are responsible
from the cleanout upstream to the dwelling.
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Permit: WOCSDO699 Owner - Facility:NodelParks
Inspection Date: 08129/2019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
00 On
# if Yes, what is system name or permit number?
WOCS00002
Is there a overall sewer system map?
0
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
110 ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0000
# Flow direction
# Approximate pipe age
0M 0
# Pump station ID, location and capacity
0 no
# Force main air release valve location & type
El 0M
# Location of satellite connections
00
Are system maintenance records maintained?
Comment: Please provide an updated maD to this office that contains: pipe sizes. Dipe material. DiDe and
manhole locations flow direction Pipe age, and number of service taps.
Grease Control Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? 0000
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths_ special meetings, etc? 0000
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
(Newsletter
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordnance.+agreement?
0
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations?
❑ 0 M ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced v'a periodic inspeclionstrecords rev'ew?
❑ M El
Is action taken against violators?
❑ 0 0 ❑
Comment: Materials are hand distributed 2 times i3er year and as needed to streets that have continuous
issues.
Spills and Response, Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
0❑ 0 ❑
If No, describe type of bypass and location
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
0 0 0
If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
0 0 MCI
If applicable, is there documental on of press releases and public notices issued?
❑ ❑ No
Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
■ ❑ ❑
# Are there repeated overflowstproblems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ 0 No
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Permit: WQCSD0599 owner - Facility:NodelParks
Inspection Date: 0812912019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? Cl ❑ M ❑
Does the plan include:
# 24-hour contact numbers ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Response time ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Access to cleaning equipment ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers ❑ ❑ E ❑
# Source of emergency funds ❑ ❑ N ❑
# Site sanitation and cleanup materials ❑ ❑ E ❑
# Post-overflow/spill assessment ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: A spill res onse plan must be created and include the information slated above and addressed
in 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (3)
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? ❑ ❑ E ❑
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? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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: The deemed system contains manholes and lateral lines: no pump stations._
Most records are kept in a binder by the community manager. It was requested that all records
be kept consistently and in one place for review.
LineslRiaht-of-WayslAerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
The system contains no Right of Ways or High Priority Lines, but the main sewer line moves from under the
main road to the shoulder at the back of the property. The shoulder area is mowed and maintained by Mr.
Bryant.
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is ma ntenance documented? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Were all areasliines inspected free of issues? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The entire system is cleaned out once per year.
ARS is contracted to 'et the lines as needed and assist if any incidents were to occur.
RootX is added to the system as needed.
It was requested that this maintenance be recorded and kept with the others stem records.
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Permit: WOCSD0599 Owner-Facility:Nodel Parks
Inspection Gate: 0&2912019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Manholes
Yes No NA NE
Please list the Manholes Inspected:
Multiple manholes were inspected throughout the properly.
Are manholes accessible?
■
# Are manhole coverslvents above grade?
■ ❑ D ❑
Are manholes free of visible signs of overflow?
E❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of sinkholes and depressions?
M ❑ 0
Are manhole covers present?
.
# Are manholes properly seated?
0
# Are manholes in good condition?
.1:1 El El
# Are inverts in good condition?
❑
Is flow unrestricted in manholes?
.
Are manholes free of excessive amounts of grease?
.
Are manholes free of excessive roots?
0
Are manholes free of excessive sand?
■0 00
Are manhole vents screened?
.
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
0 00 0
Comment:
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