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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00208_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20090918Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00208 Effective: SOC: Effective: County: Onslow Region: Wilmington Contact Person: Ben Aragona Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Jeffrey A Jarman Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Ben Aragona On -site representative Ben Aragona Related Permits: Expiration: Owner: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Expiration: Facility: Lauradale Collection System 112 Scientific Ln Title: President Certification: 16161 NC0036226 Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation - Lauradale WWTP Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Entry Time: 12:30 PM Exit Time: 03:00 PM Primary Inspector: Lamont Allen Secondary Inspector(s): Phone: 910-455-3743 Phone: 910-545-3946 Phone: 910-455-3743 Phone: 910-455-3743 Phone: 910-796-7333 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records ■ Monitoring & Rpting ■ Inspections Pump Station Manhole Reqmts ■ Lines (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The collection system operation and maintenance has improved. Audio and visual alarms must be operational at all times. Records were not available for pump station inspections; they need to show weekly testing of audio and visual alarms and monthly testing of the generator. Page: 2 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Performance Standards Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? What educational tools are used? Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts? Does CIP cover three to five year period? Does CIP include Goal Statement? Does CIP include description of project area? Does CIP include description of existing facilities? Does CIP include known deficiencies? Does CIP include forecasted future needs? Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? CIP Comments no comment Is system free of known points of bypass? If no, describe type of bypass and location Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? # Does the sign include: Instructions for notification? Pump station identifier? 24-hour contact numbers If no, list deficient pump stations Yes No NA NE ■ ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Page: 3 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine # Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? n ■ 0 ❑ Number of pump stations 4 Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0 Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 3 Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 3 Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 1 # Does the permittee have a root control program? n n n ■ # If yes, date implemented? Describe: Comment: no comment Inspections Yes No NA NE Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? n n n ■ Are records available that document pump station inspections? n ■ n n Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? n n ■ n Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ■ n n n Are records available that document citizen complaints? n n n ■ # Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? n n n ■ # Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? n n n ■ Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines? n n n ■ Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months? n n n ■ Comment: document citizen complaints Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? n ■ 00 Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? 011 n ■ Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? n n n ■ What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? weekly and daily Are maintenance records for equipment available? n ■ n n Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? 00011 What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Page: 4 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? n ■ n n Inspecting and exercising all valves? n ■ n n Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? n ■ n n Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? n ■ n n Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? n ■ n n Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? n n n ■ Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? n n n ■ Are system cleaning records available? n n n ■ Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? n n n ■ What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Record pump station activity in logbook. Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? n n n ■ Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers n n n ■ Response time n n n ■ Equipment list and spare parts inventory n n n ■ Access to cleaning equipment n n n ■ Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers n n n ■ Source of emergency funds n n n ■ Site sanitation and cleanup materials n n n ■ Post-overflow/spill assessment n n n ■ Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? n n n ■ Is the spare parts inventory adequate? n n n ■ Comment: no comment ^ _ Vow ni,, nie K1= Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? n n n ■ Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? n n n ■ Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? n n n ■ If yes, is there a corrective action plan? n n n ■ Is a map of the system available? n n n ■ Page: 5 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Does the map include: Pipe sizes nnn ■ Pipe materials nnn ■ Pipe location nnn■ Flow direction nnn■ Approximate pipe age n n n ■ Number of service taps nnn ■ Pump stations and capacity nnn ■ If no, what percent is complete? Not Evaluated List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map no comment # Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ n n n Comment: Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? 00 n ■ Are public notices and proof of publication available? nnn ■ # Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? nnn ■ # Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? nnn ■ If no, which one(s)? Comment: no comment CEDAR CREEK - Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? n ■ n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? n ■ n n Are all pumps operable? n ■ n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Page: 6 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? n ■ n n Is simple telemetry operational? n ■ n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ■ n n n Are backflow devices operable? ■ n n n Are air relief valves in place? ■ n n n Are air relief valves operable? ■ n n n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Comment: There was only one pump in service at the time of the inspection. It was indicated that other pump has been in the shop for weeks. It is recommended that each pump station have a sufficient back-up pump. That audio and visual alarm needs to be put back in service. Page: 7 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine DEERFIELD - Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? n ■ n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? nn■n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ■ n n n Are backflow devices operable? n n n ■ Are air relief valves in place? n n n ■ Are air relief valves operable? ■ n n n # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n ■ n n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Page: 8 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Instructions for notification? ■ n 00 Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Not Evaluated Comment: Keep records on pump station visits. Test audio and visual alarms once a week and record in logbook. MAYNARD MANOR - Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? n ■ n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? n n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? n n n ■ Are backflow devices operable? n n n ■ Are air relief valves in place? n n n ■ Page: 9 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Are air relief valves operable? n n n ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n ■ n n Is the generator operable? n n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Not Evaluated Comment: Keep records on pump station visits. Test audio and visual alarms once a week and record in logbook. Test generator once a month and record in logbook. 1.7.\1\Yr.]♦.= Pump Station Yes NO NA N Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n # Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present? n ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 10 Permit: WQCS00208 Owner - Facility: Scientific Water & Sewerage Corporation Inspection Date: 09/18/2008 Inspection Type: O&M Operations & Maintenance Reason for Visit: Routine Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ n Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n Are backflow devices in place? ■ n n n Are backflow devices operable? ■ n n n Are air relief valves in place? n n n ■ Are air relief valves operable? n n n ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n ■ n n Is the generator operable? ■ n n n # Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ n n n Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ n n n Is public access limited? ■ n n n Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? Not Evaluated Comment: Audio alarm needs to be louder. Keep records on pump station visits. Test audio and visual alarms once a week and record in logbook. currently a piece of plywood is simply laid on top of the opening. a real lid must be installed as soon as possible. Page: 11