WQCS00201_Inspection_20190917

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQCS00201 Effective:05/01/18 Expiration:04/30/26 Owner :Town of Mars Hill
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Madison
Asheville
Jason Riddle
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Mars Hill Collection System
PO Box 368
Title:Phone:[phone]Wastewater Superintendent
Secondary ORC(s):
828-689-2301Phone:[phone]Certification:Jason Roy RiddlePrimary ORC:
CS2,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
09/17/2019 10:00AM 10:40AM
Daniel J Boss 828-296-4658
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Follow-up
Collection system management and operation
Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Inspections Spill Response Plan
Pump Stations
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00201
09/17/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Town of Mars Hill
Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
This was a follow up inspection to the June 2018 inspection of the Mars Hill Collection System. I met with Jason Riddle
(ORC) and Tommy Worley (Backup ORC) for the inspection.
The record keeping is much more complete and organized now. It appears all required information is being recorded.
The Spill Response Plan is now located in a place of access for all employees.
The floats and alarms at the Crossroads Pump Station are now operable. Mr. Riddle said the problem was a burned out
power supply during the previous inspection.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00201
09/17/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Town of Mars Hill
Follow-up
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?
Comment:
Spill Response Action Plan Yes No NA NE
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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
Does the Permittee appear to respond within 2 hours of first knowledge of a spill?
Comment:
Pump Stations Yes No NA NE
Please list the Pump Stations Inspected:
Crossroads
# Number of duplex or larger pump stations in system
# Number of vacuum stations in system
# Number of simplex pump stations in system
# Number of simplex pump stations in system serving more than one building
How many pump/vacuum stations have:
# A two-way "auto polling" communication system (SCADA) installed?
# A simple one-way telemetry/communication system (auto-dialer) installed?
For pump stations inspected:
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCS00201
09/17/2019 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Town of Mars Hill
Follow-up
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 communication 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?
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:
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