WQCSD0013_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190925

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualify
September 25. 2019
Mayor Linwood Parker
Town of Four Oaks
P.O. Box 610
Four Oaks, NC 27524
Subject; Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Four Oaks Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCSDO013
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Parker:
On September 19, 2019, Jason Robinson of the NC Division of Water Resource's Raleigh Regional Office (RRO)
conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the Town of Four Oaks' Wastewater Collection
System. Mr. Barry Stanley (Public Works Director), Mr, Chris Bardour, and Ms. DeAnna Haley was appreciated.
The inspection report is attached (Attachment A). The following observations were made:
I. The Town's Collection System is considered a "deemed permitted" system, or "Permitted by
Regulation" (no individual permit), which is typical for systems with flows less than 200,000 GPD. The
system is covered by a deemed permit number (WQCD0013) and is classified as a CS-2 system.
Collection systems that are "Deemed permitted/Permitted by Regulation" must meet the
requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (Attachment B). If the system exceeds an average of 200,000
GPD, the Town should notify the Division.
2. Mr. Barry Stanley is the Public Works Director and serves as the Primary Operator in Charge (ORC) and
is a CS-2 operator. Mr. Chris Barbour serves as the backup Operator (bORC) and is a CS-1.
DWR's database needs to be updated to reflect the correct operators for the system. Please complete
the attached Operator's Designation Form Attachment C to designate both the primary operator
ORC and backup operator bORC . Please submit it to the address on the form.
3. A complete map of the sewer system was available for review (15A NCAC 0@T .0403 (a)(2)).
4. A current "Operation and Maintenance Plan" that includes an "Overflow (SSO) Response Plan" was
not available during the inspection. These are required per 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (a)(3). Pleasedevelop
an Cleration and Maintenance Plan that specifies the pump station inspection frequency, spare varts
inventory, schedule to test emerizency equipment, Preventative maintenance schedule and an
Overflow (SSO) Res once Plan". The Overflow Response Plan should specify what is to be done in the
case of a sewers ill a list of staff and contractors available a ui ment reporting re uirements for
Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section www.ncwaterquality.org
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: [phone]
Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax- (919) 7RR-71 W

Town of Four Oaks' Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCSD0013
Compliance Evaluation
the State including hone numbers and public reporting requirements. 15A NCAC 02T .0403 a 3
More Information can be found here: htt s: de .nc. ov about divisions water -resources water-
resources- ermits wastewater -branch collection-s stems sewer-s stem -overflow -documents
Fat/Oils/Grease education pamphlets are sent out to residents twice a year, as required, with utility
bills. Information is also available online. Please make sure to keep a record of when these Pamphiets
a rea re sent out.
Also dease determine the locations of the rease tra s tra s that flow to the system and develop a
program for inspections/enforcement of these. 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (8).
6. Records were available that demonstrated the entire collation system is observed at least once a year.
(15A NCAC 02T .0403 (5))
7. DWR records show that a spill has not been reported by the Town since 2011. You are reminded that
spills greater than 1,000 gallons, and any discharges that reach surface waters (regardless of size) shall
be reported to the Department as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after the discharge
has reached surface waters, as required by 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a) and G.S. 1430215.2C. (15A NCAC
02T.0406 (7))
8. The town has two high -priority lines that are inspected weekly. Documentation was available for
review. Both high priority lines were visited during the inspection. No issues were found.
9. The city has five pump stations. Two have SCADA and are inspected at least once a week. Three do
not have SCADA and are inspected daily. All stations have permanent generators and automatic
transfer switches. Generators test automatically every Monday. The Town also has a service contract
for the generators.
Log books are available at each pump station where pump run times are recorded. Records should
also be kept of any testing or maintenance that is done at each station (testin2 alarms and generators
exercising valves vacuuming grease from wet well etc.. These records can be kept at each DUMV
station.
10. The following pump stations were inspected. High water alarm floats were pulled to test audible and
visual alarms. Generators were tested. Upstream manholes were opened and observed. No issues
were found.
a. Northside Pump Station —No telemetry.
b. Austin Acres Pump Station —No telemetry
c. Forest Hills Pump Station —SCADA
d. Southside Pump Station - SCADA
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Town of Four Oaks' Wastewater Collection System
Permit No. WQCSDO013
Compliance Evaluation
Please submit a response to this office that addresses the underlined issues in Items #2, 4, 5, and 9 above. If
you have any questions regarding the attached reports or any of the findings, please contact Jason Robinson
at Jason.t.robinson ncdenr. ov.
Sincerely,
Ri ich, L.G., Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
A - Inspection Checklist
B - 15A NCAC 02T .0403 (Permitted by Regulation Requirements)
C - Operator Designation Form
Cc: Central Files w/attachment
Raleigh Regional Office w/attachment
Barry Stanley, Public Works Director: P.O. Box 610, Four Oaks, NC 27524
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Compliance Ins ection Report
Permit: WQCSDO013 Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration:
SOC: Effective: Expiration;
County: Johnston
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Linwood Parker
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/19/2019
Primary Inspector. Jason T Robinson
Secondary Inspectors}:
Title:
Certification:
owner: Town of Four Oaks
Facility: Four Oaks Collection System
EntryTime: 10 00AAMExit Time: 12 30PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspection Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control
SpillslResponse Plan Inspections
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: VVQCSD0013 Owner - Facility: Town of Four Oaks
Inspection Date: 0911912019 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspection Samphnq Reason for Visit: tbaAm
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
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# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
WOCS00050
Is there a overall sewer system map?
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Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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# Flow direction
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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?
Comment:
Grease Control
Yes No NA NE
Is greaselsewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution?
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑
It Yes, what are they? ('this can reduce mailing to annual.)
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinancelagreement?
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? ❑ 111111
Comment:
S ills and Res onse 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?
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If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
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If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
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Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
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# Are there repeated overtlowslproblems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Permit: WOCS00013 Owner - Facility: Town of Four Oaks
Inspection pate: 0911912019 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspection Sampling
Reason for Visit Routine
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:
Inspections
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:
Yes No NA NE
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