NC0025437_SOC Progress Report (3rd QTR)_20251029

109 N Main Street Town of Rich Square Phone: [phone]
P.O Box 336 Pax: 252-539-3945
Rich Square, NC 27869 Website: richsquarenc.org
October 27, 2025
RECEIVED
OCT 2 9 2025
Raleigh Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT (SOC)
EMC SOC WQ S24-002
Rich Square WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO025437
Northampton County
Dear Sir or Madam:
NCDE0 /DWR/NPDES
Attached please find the Town of Rich Square's Third Quarterly Report due October 30, 2025, as
per the provisions of the Special Order of Consent (SOC) Schedule Table on Page 6.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if there are any questions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Victoria Newcombe
Mayor
Town of Rich Square
cc: Compliance & Expedited Unit
NC DWR-NPDES Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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109 N Main Street Town of Rich Square Phone: [phone]
P.0 Box 336 Fax: [phone]
Rich Square, NC 27869 Website: richsquarenc.org
October 27, 2025
Re: SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT (SOC)
EMC SOC WQ S24-002
Rich Square WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO025437
Northampton County
TOWN OF RICH SQUARE'S 3rd QUARTERLY REPORT
• As required by the SOC, the Town submitted a 180 Day Evaluation Report on September
30, 2025, with the assistance of Richard Davis, Wastewater Training & Technical
Assistance Division of the North Carolina Rural Water Association (attached);
• Work under Town of Rich Square Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Proiect No.: SRP-W-ARP-0276 is proceeding ahead of schedule, is nearly complete and
is approaching closeout;
• Under the Town's Asset Inventory & Assessment (AIA) Award from NCDEQ, work
continues to investigate the Town's Sewer System including collection, pumping and
treatment. As noted by AIA personnel, manholes belonging to the County and damaged
in the course of mowing were identified as major inflow points. Repairs to these
locations have been completed.
A Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty, dated October 9, 2025, was sent
to the Town regarding a review of the Discharge Monitoring Report submitted by the
Town in March 2025. The details of the violation which relate to the pulling of samples
of Nitrogen and Phosphorus, and the Town's Response, dated October 22, 2025 are
attached. The Town is confident that the sample situation has been resolved.
• Other samples pulled from the WWTP continue to improve.
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Victoria Newcombe
Mayor
Town of Rich Square

109 N Main Street Town of Rich Square Phone: [phone]
P.O Box 336 Fax: [phone]
Rich Square, NC 27869 Website: richsquarenc.org
October 22, 2025
Ms. Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Re: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty •,
For Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)143-215.1 (a)(6)
And NPDES WW Permit No. NCO025437
Town of Rich Square
Rich Square WWTP
Case No. MV-2025-0011
Northampton County
Dear Ms. Manuel:
Attached please find the copy of the payment for the Civil Penalty and Enforcement costs of
$156.21 and the copies of the sampling reports for May 2025 and August 2025. Once we were
advised that the Nitrogen, Total — Concentration and the Phosphorus, Total — concentration had
not been sampled during the first quarter we reached out to Waypoint Analytical to make sure
that they were sending the correct sampling requirements per our permit and to make sure that
Nitrogen, Total — Concentration and the Phosphorus, Total — concentration were added for the
second quarter and so. Please see the attached sampling reports that show that the required
samples are being done each quarter. The schedule for the quarterly samples are February, May,
August, and November of each year.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact either myself Mayor Victoria
Newcombe or the Town's ORC Jeffrey Long.
Sincerely,
Mey ong — ORC:
Town of Rich Squuar�e�
Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
Town of Rich Square

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Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
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NORTH CAROLINA
EnvironmentalQualiry
October 09, 2025
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES W W Permit No. NCO025437
Town of Rich Square
Rich Square WWTP
Case No. MV-2025-0011
Northampton County
Dear Mayor Newcombe:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $156.21 ($52.00 civil penalty +
$104.21 enforcement costs) against Town of Rich Square.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Righ Square for the month of March 2025. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES W W Permit No. NC0025437.
The violations, which occurred in March 2025, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Rich Square violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES W W Permit No. NCO025437 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Vanessa E.
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Town of Rich Square:
$26.00 for 1 of the I failures to properly monitor Nitrogen, Total - Concentration in violation of Permit
No. NC0025437.
26.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Phosphorus, Total (as P) - Concentration in violation of
Permit No. NC0025437.
52.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
104.21 Enforcement Costs
156.21 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request "
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearin s•
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition maybe filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions)- provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Dan Hirschman, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Fowler with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at (919) 7914200 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Signed by:
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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Report Number:25.125.0513
REPORTOFANALIKSIS
Report Date : 05/16/2025
Received : 05/06/2025
Lab No : 82286 Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID : Influent Sampled: 5/6/2025 10:50
Test Results Units MDL DF Date/Time By Analytical
Analyzed Method
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day) <2.0 mg/L 2.0 1 05/06/25 11:19 IMMS 5210E-2016
Total Suspended Solids 70.0 mg/L 12.5 1 05/07/25 09:00 AAM 254OD-2020
Lab No : 82287
Sample ID :Effluent
Matrix: Aqueous
Sampled: 5/6/2025 11:15
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Results
Units
MOL
DF Date/Time By Analytical
Analyzed Method
Ammonia Nitrogen
50.02
mg/L
0,02
1 05/07/25 13:02 BLV 350.1
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day)
mg/L
8.0
-49
1 05/06/25 15:44 IMMS 5210E-2016
Fecal Collform
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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
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mg/L
0.50
1 05/15/2510:26 BLV EPA-351.2
Phosphorus
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Definitions I. Limit Exceeded
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Report Number: 25-140-0504
REPORTOFAIyALYSIS
Report Date : 06/01/2025
Received : 05/20/2025
Lab No : 84565
Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID : Influent
Sampled: 5/201202510:40
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Units
MOL
DF Date/Time By Analytical
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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day)
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Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID : Effluent
Sampled: 5/201202511.12
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Report Number: 25-217-0622
REPORTOPANAL14SIS
Report Date : 08/20/2025
Received : 09/05/2025
Lab No : 99870
Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID; Influent
Sampled: 8/5/2025 10:48
Test
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Units
MOL
DF Date/Time By Analytical
Analyzed Method
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day)
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40
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Total Suspended Solids
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12.5
1 08/07/25 08:00 IMMS 254OD-2020
Lab No: 95871
Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID : Effluent
Sampled: 8/5/202511:25
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Units
MOL
DF Date/Time By Analytical
Analyzed Method
Ammonia Nitrogen
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mg/L
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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day)
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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
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Report Number:25-238-0716
REPORT OFAMALYSIS
Report Date : 09/05/202S
Received : 08/26/2025
Lab No: 99714 Matrix: Aqueous
Sample ID : Influent Sampled: 8/26/2025 10:47
Test Results Units MOL DF Date/Time By Analytical
Analyzed Method
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day) 64 mg/L 40 1 08/27/25 10:10 ZCJ 521OB-2016
Total Suspended Solids 46.8 mg/L 15.6 1 08/27/25 08:00 CCR 25400-2020
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Units
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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day)
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8.0
1 08/27/25 10:57 ZCI 521OB-2016
Fecal Collform
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10
1 08/26/25 16:05 ANSI. 92220-2015
Total Suspended Solids
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Qualifiers/ DF Dilutlon Factor L Umlt Exceeded
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109 N Main Street
P.O Box 386
Rich Square, NC 27869
September 30, 2025
Town of Rich Square
Attn: Vanessa Manuel,
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Ms. Manuel,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: richsquarenc.org
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Subject: SOC 180 Day Evaluation
EMC SOC WQ S24-002
NPDES NCO025437
Town of Rich Square
Northampton County
The Town of Rich Square holds permit NPDES N00025437 for the operation and maintenance of
the town's wastewater treatment system. The town entered a Special Order by Consent (SOC)
with the Environmental Management Commission on March 26, 2025, to address issues associated
with the noncompliance with permitted limits.
As required by the conditions of the SOC, the Town is hereby submitting a required 180-day
treatment unit investigation to provide the Department of Environmental Quality and the
Environmental Management Commission of an evaluation of improvements made to the treatment
facility. This information was formulated by the Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance
division of the North Carolina Rural Water Association, with the assistance of representative
Richard Davis, and is based on his continued visits to the facility along with discussions with the
town staff.
Additionally, this 180-day treatment unit investigation utilized information obtained from
Engineering Sbrvices, PA of Garner, NC which serves as the town's consulting engineering
representative. A review of construction progress information and a recent review of laboratory
data for validation of permit compliance was also made.
• Solids Management Plan. Solids removal efforts have been completed and measurements
of sludge depths in the lagoon were made with a total of 148 dry tons of solids removed. It

is estimated that this effort resulted in the removal of more than 10-15% of the lagoon
solids. Measurements of the remaining lagoon depths have been made, and priority is
being determined for plans for future sludge removal. The town continues to review sources
and methods for future sludge removal and instituting a preliminary program to address
solids inventory and removal. There was no evidence of solids flowthrough when
inspection was made, and records indicate no overflow of solids have been present.
• Headworks Improvements: Equipment identified as part of the headworks has been
completed along with installation, start-up and testing and have resulted in acceptable
operational demonstrations. Staff training in equipment operations and maintenance
continues for the equipment currently installed and will follow-up with further
development of refined standard operating procedures and related equipment maintenance
service programs which is based on manufacturers manuals.
• Floating Aerators: All surface aerators are operational and have been installed along with
associated power cables and control equipment. Initial start-up testing and training has
been completed with completion of initial service maintenance. The staff have participated
in both operations strategies and maintenance procedures.
Information obtained from the equipment maintenance documents continues to be utilized
to develop a written planned program ensuring that maintenance and operations are
provided for each aerator to ensure longevity and service life. Presently, additional on -site
procedures specific to the controllers are in place for the removal of accumulation of fibers
from the aerators, which is a major factor in extending the service life of aerators.
Operational experience will be used to develop and improve reliability and operation of the
floating aerators.
• Chemical Feed Systems and Chemical Storage. Coverings to chemical storage tank site
location and protective coverings have been made to provide for and mitigate climate
effects. Strategies for chemical feed rates have been developed to provide for a more
adequate feed of chemicals which will enhance permit compliance. These efforts will assist
with purchase agreements that ensure continual chemical availability without degradation
to chemical quality.
Initial training and procedure development for the use of the chemical feed equipment
continues and operations staff are actively involved in adjusting chemical feed rates to meet
treatment goals of disinfection and pH control with flow changes. The town will continue
to partner with the NC Rural Water Association for training in development of procedures
to ensure a plan is created to address concerns related to safety, spill containment and
adequate chemical storage are attained on a continual basis.

Conclusion, this 180-day evaluation reflects the positive outcomes of construction planning and
construction efforts, along with operational activities, needed to abate previous deficiencies that
resulted in noncompliance with the NPDES permitted limited.
Completion of the current contract is expected soon and will provide an expected improvement to
treatment levels with a high level of confidence in meeting permitted performance.
The town of Rich Square and its staff are dedicated to making progress and improving the
performance of its wastewater treatment and protection of public health.
If you have any questions regarding this evaluation, please contact Victoria Newcombe at (252)
539-2315.
Sin
cerely,
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Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
Town of Rich Square
cc:
Raleigh Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Compliance & Expedited Unit
NC DWR-NPDES Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

109 N Main Street Town of Rich Square P.O Box 336 Phone: [phone]
Rich Square, NC 27869 Fax: [phone]
Website: richsquarenc.org
RECEIVED
September 2, 2025 OCT Z 9
2025
NCDEQ/DW{/NPDES
Ms. Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: Notice of Violation and Intent to Issue civil Penalty
NOV-2025-PC-0283
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Rich Square's Deemed Collection System
WWCS Deemed Permit WQCSDO043
Northampton County
Dear Ms. Manuel:
On July 24, 2025, Donald Smith from the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an
inspection of our wastewater collection system to evaluate the Town's compliance with the
operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system.
Please find below the responses to the following items summarized of the conditions observed
and noted during the inspection.
2. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program (FOGS) — Please find enclosed a copy of the Town of Rich
Squae's website under the Water tab the information about F.O.G.S. and the paper notice that
was disbursed to citizens at our August 7' and October 2nd Board Meetings.
3.Operations and Maintenance Plans — We are working with Richard Davis of NCRWA to assist
the Town Public Works Department with creating a preventative maintenance schedule along
with a spare parts inventory list, an Operation and Maintenance Plan for each pump station, and
an Overflow Response Plan.
4. Pump Stations Inspected
a. Pump Station #1 between Walnut and W Jackson Streets
o The individual pump station capacity is 260 gpm at 61 ft TDH

The Town is working diligently to verify the costs to replace and/or make repairs
to the pumps in the sewer lift station. Due to the retirement of the long-time
Finance Officer and the recent termination of the replacement Finance Officer the
Town Board nor the ORC were not made aware of the declining financial issues
that the Water/Sewer Department has been facing until after the recent change in
Finance Officers and the completion of the 2022 fiscal year-end audit that was
submitted September 2025. The Town has an AIA Project Grant that is currently
being completed on the entire sewer system, the pump stations, lift stations, utility
holes, sewer lines, force mains, and Wastewater Treatment Plant which will help
establish several of the items needed for future inspections as well identify
emergency needs and repairs.
Pump #2 does meet the peak flow capacity to prevent an overflow from the
collection system.
The town has purchased En -Solt' a degreaser to assist with the high amounts of
grease and debris build up on the walls of the wet -well. The Town Public Works
staff will be making a schedule to clean the walls of the wet -well monthly.
The Town is working diligently to verify the costs to replace and make repairs to
the high-level alarm at the sewer lift station.
b. Pump Station #2 Roberts Road
e The individual pump station capacity is 425 gpm at 70 ft TDH.
o Pump #1 does meet the peak flow capacity to prevent an overflow from the
collection system.
o The town has purchased En-Soly a degreaser to assist with the high amounts of
grease and debris build up on the walls of the wet -well. The Town Public Works
staff will be making a schedule to clean the walls of the wet -well monthly.
The Town is working diligently to verify the costs to replace and make repairs to
the high-level alarm at the sewer lift station.
o The reason for the high-level alarm at this pump station was due to the light
having a possible short and we are working on getting it repaired.
c. Pump Station #3 Hwy 305
s The individual pump station capacity is 60 gpm at19 ft TDH.
a Per quote attached for pump station #3 an air brake will need to be installed
between the wet well and junction box among other issues to assist with pump #2
being able to be placed in automatic mode.
d. Pump Station #4 Park Street
• The individual pump station capacity is 120 gpm at 25 ft TDH.
• Both pumps are operating to meet the peak flow capacity to prevent an overflow
from the collection system.
c The town has purchased En -Sole a degreaser to assist with the high amounts of
grease and debris build up on the walls of the wet -well. The Town Public Works
staff will be making a schedule to clean the walls of the wet -well monthly.
e. Pump Station #7 Bryantown Road

o The individual pump station capacity is 60 gpm at 14 ft TDH.
e Pump #1 does meet the peak flow capacity to prevent an overflow from the
collection system.
e The Town is working diligently to verify the costs to replace and make repairs to
the high-level alarm at the sewer lift station.
f. Pump Station #8 Influent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
e The individual pump station capacity is 80 gpm at 18 ft TDH.
e The Town is working diligently to verify the costs to replace and make repairs to
the high-level alarm at the sewer lift station.
5. Pump Station Telemetry/SCADA — The Town is currently investigating the cost to either get
the Roco Guard -it Dialers operational or replacing them per the attached quotes. We are also
petitioning NC State Representative Rodney Pierce and Congressman Don Davis for state
allocated funds to assist in making the much -needed repairs and to assist with the monitoring of
the pump station operations and alarms.
6. Pump Station High Water Alarms —As listed in each pump station the Town is working on
getting the financial assistance to help make the much -needed repairs to each of the pump
stations. The Town is on the Distressed Units assistance list with the ND DEQ DWI and is on the
UAL from the LGC for being 3 years behind on its fiscal year end audits.
8. Designated Operators — Jeffrey Long has been the ORC since he has been employed at Rich
Square not sure as to why the information is not in your system. He advised that he has sent this
form multiple times but he recently had his office rehabilitated and in the process some of the
information that he had has been misplaced please find the copy of the recent WPCS ORC
Designation Form that has been submitted.
9. Collection System Maps — The Town is currently working on getting wall maps of the Town's
Collection System through our Engineer that is currently completing an AIA project on behalf of
the town through ARPA funded AIA grants.
Please feel free to contact myself Mayor Victoria Newcombe and/or ORD Jeffrey Long if you
have any further questions.
Sincerely,
e e ng — ORC
Tollwn//o Rich Square
Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
Town of Rich Square

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Return Receipt Requested
August 6, 2025
Mayor Victoria Newcombe
Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Traeldng Number: NOV-2025-PC-0283
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Rich Square Deemed Collection System
W WCS Deemed permit WQCSDO043
Northampton County
Dear Mayor Newcombe:
On July 24, 2025, Donald Smith from the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) - Raleigh
Regional Office (RRO) conducted an inspection of the Town of Rich Square wastewater collection
system to evaluate compliance with the operation and maintenance of the subject deemed
wastewater collection system. Deemed wastewater collection systems are permitted by regulation
in accordance with 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 02T .0403 (Attachment 1.)
The cooperation and assistance of Sheldon Green and Christina Bass during the inspection was
gmatly appreciated.
According to Mr. Green, the wastewater collection system consists of gravity sewer Imes, force
mains, and 9 duplex pump stations, and no high priority sewer lines. I&. Green or Ms. Bass were
not sure of the exact milage of gravity sewers and force mains in the system.
The following items summarize the conditions observed or noted during the inspection:
1. Reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows. During the period of January 1, 2020, and July 24,
2025, there were no reported sewer overflows or non -reportable sewer overflows.
15A NCAC 02T .0703 (7) — Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate
Division regional qfflce in accordance with 14A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice
shall be provided as required by GS 143-215.1C.
2. Fats, Oils and Grease Program. A Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program is
required and should include the bi-annual distribution of educational materials and program
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should include the legal means to inspect food service establishment grease interceptors and
enforce for violation include the legal means to control grease entering the system from
public and private satellite collection systems. Mr. Green and Ms. Bass were not sure how
often the town distributes FOG educational materials and did not have a current copy of the
materials on hand. Maintain a copy of the FOG educational materials on file and have
them available for future inspections. Please forward this office a copy of the last FOG
educational materials the Town of Rich Square distributed to residential and
commercial customers and include the date the materials were distributed and method
of delivery.
15A NCAC 02T .0403 (a) -A Grease Control Program shall be in place as follows:
(A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shaIl include bi-
annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential
users and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and
retrofit and if necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments The plan
shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement
for violators and the legal means to. control grease entering the system from other
public and private satellite collection systems.
(B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include
biannual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system
by the permittee or its representative.
(C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A)
and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer
overflows.
3. Operations and Maintenance Plan. Inspection and maintenance logs are maintained for
each pump station and regular daily inspections appear to be conducted. Overflow response
plan and pump station contingency plans were not available for review. A preventative
maintenance schedule along with a spare parts inventory list were not available for
review. Develop an operations and maintenance plan for each pump station to help
ensure reliable system operations. Develop an overflow response plan and include spill
reporting procedures, response times, and cleanup procedures for sewer overflows. One
mobile generator is available for emergency power backup for the pump stations. The pump
stations have a quick -connect fitting for generator hook-up. No records of gravity sewer line
cleaning were available for review. Please provide this office with a copy of the
aforementioned plans if they are available or once they have been created.
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
4. Pump Stations Inspected. The following pump stations and force main appurtenances were
visited and inspected.
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a) Pump Station#1—Between Walnut and W. Jackson Streets
e (2) Duplex Gorman-RupP Pumps. The pump station capacity was not known at the
time of the inspection.
0 Only 1 of 2 pumps was operational, at the time of the inspection. Pump #1 was
found in the offposition, Mr. Green indicated that the pump has notrun for awhile.
Repair or replacePUMP #I to ensure itworks and meets thepump station peak
flow capacity. Ensure pump #2 meets the peak flow capacity to prevent an
overflow from the collection system.
o At the time of the inspection, the wet well contained some grease and debris
buildup.
o High Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested and was not functional Repair hi&
level andiible%isual alarm and ensure it works
° Generator quick connection is available at the pump station for portable generator.
o Facility is secure with a looked pump station building.
b) Pump Station #2 — Roberts Street
o (2) Duplex Gorman -Rupp pumps. The pump station capacity was not known at the
time of the inspection.
o Only 1 of 2 pumps was operational at the time of the inspection. pump #2 would
not nm when activated, Upon arrival at the pump station, pump #1 run indicator
light was on andin auto, butthepump was notmmming. Pump #1 rdnwhen changed
from auto to hand on operation. Repair or replace pump #2 to ensure it worlrs
and meets the pump station peak flow opacity. Ensure pump #1 controls
operate properly and the pump meets peak flow capacity to prevent an
overflow from the collection system..
o At the time of the inspection, the wet well contained some grease and debris
buildup.
o High Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested. The high-level light worked but the
audible alarm did not worIL Repair high level audible/visual alarm and ensure
iit worlm
o Generator quick connection is available at the pump station for portable generator.
o Facility is secure with a locked pump station building
o When the inspector was leaving compliance evaluation inspection, the high-level
alannlight was on. The inspectornotifiedMr. Green ofthe dam condition. Please
BMW this Office of the cause of the alarm condition that occurred following
the compliance evaluation inspection.
c) Pump Station #3 —Hwy 305
o (2) Duplex submersible pumps. The pump station capacity was not known at the
time of the inspection
o hir. Green indicated that pump 42 at the station is kept in local hand control as the
pump will not turn off in automatic mode. Investigate the cause for pump #2
controls not turning the pump off in automatic mode. Make repairs or
adJustments to ensure the pump station controls work properly and that both
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August 6, 2025
pumps can meet peak flow capacity.
• At the time of the inspection, the wet well and float controls were clean and clear
of excessive grease and debris.
• High -Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested and was functional during the
inspection.
• Generator connection onsite.
• Facility is secure with a locked pump station access lids and control panels.
d) Pump Station #4 — Park Street
• (2) Duplex submersible pumps. Pump station capacity was not known at the time
of the inspection
• Please ensure both pumps operate properly and both pumps can meet peak
flow capacity to prevent an overflow from the collecdon system-
• At the time of the inspection, the wet well contained some grease and debris
buildup.
• High -Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested and was functional during the
inspection.
• Generator quick connection is available at the pump station for aportable generator.
• Facility is secure with a locked pump station access lids and control panels.
e) Pump Station #7 — Bryantown Road
• (2) Duplex submersible pumps. The pump station capacity was not known at the
time of the inspection
• Only 1 of 2 pumps was operational at the time of the inspection. Pump #2 was in
the off position. Mr. Green indicated that pump #1 was the only working pump. At
the time of the inspection, the pump station wet well was pumped down completely
exposing the submersible pump motors. Repair or replace pump #2 to ensure it
works and meets the pump station peak flow capacity. Ensure pump #1
controls operate properly and the pump meets peak flow capacity to prevent
an overflow from the collection system.
• At the time of the inspection, the wet well and float controls were clean and clear
of excessive grease and debris.
• High -Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested and was not functional. Repair high
level audible/visual alarm and ensure it works
o Generator quick connection is available at the pump station for a portable generator.
• Facility is secure with a locked pump station access lids and control panels.
f) Pump Station #8 — Influent to Wastewater Treatment Plant
• (2) Duplex submersible pumps. The pump station capacity was not known at the
time of the inspection
• At the time of the inspection, the wet well had some light grease accumulation and
a petroleum odor. Mr. Green indicated that he recently treated the wet well with a
degreaser for FOG control.
• Facility is seem with a looked perimeter fence.
• High -Level Alarm (audible/visual) was tested and was not functional. Repair high
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level audible/mat alarm and ensure it worlis.
I PIemp Station Telemetry/SCAIDAa. The pump stations are equipped with Roco Guard -it
Dialers. The dialers are not activated or used by the town for monitoring pump station
operations or alarms.
& Pump Station High Water Alarms. The pump stations are equipped with audible and visual
high --water alarms. During the inspection, the alarms were tested during the inspection.
Pump Station 1— visual and audible alarm was not worlong, Pump Station 2 — visual light
works but no audible alarm, Pump Station 7 — visual aad audible ale= was not woxldng,
Pump Station 8 —visual and audible alarm was not working. Please repair non-functioning
audible and visual high-level pump station alarms. Audible and visual alarms should
always be functional to warn ofhigh-water levels or possible non-functioning equipment.
7. Pump Station Inspection Program. Written pump station visitation and inspection logs
were reviewed Pump station visitation occurs daily.
1SA 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
8- Designated Operators. The Town ofRich Square wastewater collection system is classified
as a Grade-1 system. In accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0303, a classified grade 1 system
requires the designation of an operator in responsible charge (ORC) and back-up ORC
(BUORC). DWR records do not indicate that the Town of Rich Square has designated an
ORC or BUORC for the wastewater collection system. If you have not done so since the
inspection, please complete the enclosed operator designation form.and emall it to the
DWR CerMeatlon Administration Group listed on the form. Both the ®RC and
BU®RC are required to hold at least a grade 1 RTC collection system certification.
q- Collection System P&p. A map of the collection system was not available during the inspection Ms. Bass indicatedflWMapsareavailableforpastsewersystemprojects. Amap
of the collection system identifying system features such as pipe size, pipe material, Pipe
location, flow direction, approximate Pipe age, and eachpump station identification, location
and capacity should be developed and maintained.
15A NCAC 02T .0403 (2) - A map of the collection system shall have been developed and
shall be maintained
10-bVection of High Priority Lines, Ms. Bass and Mr. Green indicated that the collection
does not contain high priority line. In the event that a high priority line is discovered or
installed in the fixture, the high priority Hne(s) should be inspected once every six months
and inspections documents.
1SA NCAC 02T .0403 (5) - Kgh-priority sewers shall be inspected by the pernuttee or its
representative once every szx months, and inspections shall be documented.
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Dowsign Envelope ID: 30D5C7D9-31 F&43D2-9ME-219C68C0D3CA
Town of Rich Square, WQCSDO043
August6,2025
11. Right-of-ways and Easements. Right-of-ways and easements observed during the
inspection appeared to be maintained to allow access for equipment and personnel.
15A NCAC 02T .0403 (9) - Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full
easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility.
Please provide this office with a written response to items 2, 3, 4a, 4b, 4e, 4e, 4f, 6, S, and a
plan for repairing or replacing pumps and pump operations identified in this letter no later
than October 31, 2025. The collection system operation was in violation and non -compliant with
the wastewater collection system permitting by regulation requirements observed on the day of the
inspection and the requested response items. A number of items noted in this letter are repeated
deficiencies noted in a prior notice of deficiency letter dated April 27, 2022, and notice of violation
letters dated August 6, 2018, and August 17, 2017. If you have questions or comments about this
inspection or the requirements to take corrective action if applicable, please contact Donald Smith
at 919-791-4234 or donald.smith@&gnc.gov.
Sincerely,
GSigned by:
B=kaua,BABUiMF--
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
plater Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachmenti Collection System Inspection Report
15A NCAC 02T .0403 — Permitting by Regulation
ORC Delegation Form
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Water Disconnection Notice
your bill ,s payable at the Toren Offiee by the 23tn of the mcnth, it payment is not made by the 2363 of the month,
sew,ce will be dcsconcnued and a fee of 513t7 11 be chm ged befcre serrate is resumed. You can s-cure a schedule of
races at the Town Clerk's Of :ce.
hO SECOND NOTICE WILL BE G'VEN
ERING THIS NOTICE WIT. H YOU WHEN FAYIPIG AT THE OFFICE.
�x Important Message from the Water/Sewer Department
A:t Help prevent fats, olis, and grease from clogging our sewers.
Facing a kitchen full of dirty pots, pars and dishes is likely everyon4 s least fav:irite part of preparing a meal. As
tempting as It is to dispose of that hamburger grease, cooking oil cr leftover food scraps down the sinit, this habit of
cnnvanlence leads to prcblem; in die pipes inside your home and our senar system. Fats, oils, and grease, kno`ten as
FOG, ceusa seiner blockages the: damages homes and pclluce the env.ronme?t. 111astertater from your home Isjutt
beginning Its journe; through car sewer system, carrying everythlng you send dcw.n the drain with it. FOG suck to the
inside of server pipes, bolding up over time in your home's plumbing and pipes further down the system, This builo•up
can eventually clog the enure pipe and cause sewer bacinups. One resident's habits can impact an entire
neighborhood. Everyone is part of the soiuton. Heil;- ottr Town.
Please Do Not Use'Flushable' Wipes
Those °flushe:3W baby,'persnrai •,vises are one of the roam culprits for clogging sewer pipes and the Town's server
lines. They do not hraah down 1-a way tcilet paper does. While they cnay seem a little_ like toilet pare(, they vet not
The matenals used to mallet chose wares does not dissoiva eeellh and are far mere 1Ntoly to clog your toilet, clog yotrr
sawyer liner and causes betimes hh the Town's S9rrEr Alain, dainaga pumps in StIvsr Lift Stations. as .:ell as tha
Waatewamr TI•-aatmeoc faciVv; .
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Rfr-h Square, NC 27855
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109 N Main Street
P.O Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
Town of Rich Square
Phone: [phone]
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Website: richsquarenc.org
Important Message from the Water/Sewer
Department
Facing a kitchen full of dirty pots, pans and dishes is likely everyone's
least favorite part of preparing a meal. As tempting as it is to dispose of
that hamburger grease, cooking oil or leftover food scraps down the
sink, this habit of convenience leads to problems in the pipes inside your
home and our sewer system. Fats, oils, and grease, known as FOG,
cause sewer blockages that damages homes and pollute the environment.
Wastewater from your home is just beginning its journey through our
sewer system, carrying everything you send down the drain with it.
FOG stick to the inside of sewer pipes, building up over time in your
home's plumbing and pipes further down the system. This build-up can
eventually clog the entire pipe and cause sewer backups. One
resident's habits can impact an entire neighborhood. Everyone is
part of the solution. Help our Town.
Those "flushable" baby/personal wipes are one of the main culprits for
clogging sewer pipes and the Town's sewer lines. They do not break
down the way toilet paper does. While they may seem a little like toilet
paper, they are not. The materials used to make those wipes does not
dissolve easily and are far more likely to clog your toilet, clog your
sewer line, and causes backups in the Town's Sewer Main, damage
pumps in Sewer Lift Stations, as well as the Wastewater Treatment
facility.

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Sanford, NC 27331-1173 US
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Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
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DATE MUNNOW
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Lift Station # 1
Job to include removal of existing pump control
panel, alarm light and building lights. Job to
include famish and install of new stainless
Pump control panel, building lights and
alarm/light combo. Furnish and install new
cellular dialer. Job to include removal of pump
number one. Fumish and install new pump to
match existing. Tie back in to existing motor
and ensure and ensure proper operation. Make
all terminations and ensure proper operation.
Isbor- tnamc4 rl bid
210
80.00
16,800.00T
Nwalish Pump Control Panel
1
10,250.00
10,250.00T
hEatedda Wall packs
2
166.40
332.80T
>tdals Alann/Light Combo
1
275.00
275.00T
hfule®ab Cellular dialer and 1 year subscription
1
2,664.90
2,664.90T
mwkrale Pioneer pump
1
7,171.94
7,171.84T
SUBTOTAL
37,494 54
TAX
2,530.88
TOTAL
$40902oS'o5}2
Accepted By Accepted Date

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Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
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3978 09/03/2025 10/03/2025
DATE DESCRIPTION
QTY RATE AMOUNT
Lift Station # 2
Job to include removal of existing pump control
panel, alarmllight combo and building lights.
Job to include furnish and install of new
stainless pump control panel, building lights and
alarm/light combo. Furnish and install new
cellular dialer. Job to include removal of pump
number two. Furnish and install new pump
motor to match existing. Tie back in existing
pump and ensure proper operation. Make all
terminations and ensure proper operation.
IA4at' mwdeW bid
120
80.00
9,600.00T
Nmadda Pump Control Panel
1
10,250.00
10,250.00T
Nwad* Wall packs
2
166.40
332.80T
Maledds Alarm/Light combo
1
275.00
275.00T
Maoarlab Cellular dialer with 1 year subscription
1
2,664.90
2,664.90T
NwAsills Pump motor
1
1,471.60
1,471.60T
SUBTOTAL
21,59430
TAX
1,660.12
TOTAL
$2 n5U,Z
Accepted By Accepted Date

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P.O. Box 1173 F' dmate
Sanford, NC 27331-1173 US
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ADDEM
Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
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3975 09/03/2025 10/03/2025
SANFORD
ELECTRICAL
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DATE DPSCP1FnON
QT1' RATE AMOUNT
Lift Station # 3
Job to include famish and install of new cellular
dialer, alamt/light combo and stainless junction
box at wet well. Job includes furnish and install
air break between wet well and junction box.
Famish and install stainless float tack and
floats. Make all terminations and ensure proper
operation.
I -bid
50
90.00
4,000.00T
Alshwisk Stainless junction box
1
1,450.00
1,450.00T
NwIzish Float rack
1
160.00
160.00T
Mztr� Conduit, wire and fittings
1
372.50
372.50T
Materials Cellular dialer and 1 year subscrition
1
2,664.90
2,664.90T
MfiftHl" Alarm/Lightcombo
1
275.00
275.00T
MaM.dah floats
4
87.30
350.00T
1?93km a Rmw
1
450.00
450.00T
Tawal a
1
550.00
550.00T
SUBTOTAL
10,272.40
TAX
693.39
TOTAL
$109W.79
Accepted By Accepted Date

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Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
ESDK&lz# DATE EUMATMN DATE
3971 09/03/2025 10/03/2025
DATE DESCRiPnON
.. QTY RATE AMOUNT
Lift Station # 4
Job to include furnish and install of new high-
level alarm/light combo on existing pump
control panel. Job to include furnish and install
of new cellular dialer on existing rack Furnish
and install new stainless junction box at wet
well to eliminate inground junction box.
Furnish and install terminal strips, cord grips,
and air break between between wet well and
junction box. Core drill hole for access.
Furnish and install new floats in wet well.
Make all terminations and ensure proper
operation.
Lbor-nanddpod bid
40 80.00
3,200.00T
NERte"a
Stainless junction box
1 1,450.00
1,450.00T
Madedals
Conduit, wire and fittings
1 287.62
287.62T
A4aaerials
Floats
4 87.50
350.00T
NWAHWS
Cellular dialer with 1 year subscription
1 2,664.90
2,664.90T
EqukauotBedal
1 450.00
450.00T
TravelKgM"
I 550.00
550.00T
SUBTOTAL
8,95252
TAX
60430
TOTAL
$94SSM
Accepted By Accepted Date

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Town ofRich Square
PO Boa 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
3974 09/03/2025 10/03/2025
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DATE
Lift Station # 6
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Job to include furnish and install of new
alurn/141bt combo, cellular dialer and floats.
Make all terminations and ensue propor
operation in auto.
Law- mwk1w bid
30
80.00
2,400.00T
l+ bkdds Cellular dialer and i year subscription
1
2,664.90
2,664.90T
ittaladi AlamUtightcombo
1
275.00
275.00T
NWIEW3 Floes
4
87.50
350.00T
SUBTOTAL
5,689.90
TAX
384.07
TOTAL
$69WW 7
Accepted BY Accepted Date

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Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869
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3976 09/03/2025 10/03/2025
DATE DESCRIMTON
QTY RATE AMOUNT
Lift Station # 8
Job to include famish and install of new
stainless pump control panel, cellular dialer and
alarm/ligbt combo. Make all terminations and
ensure proper operation.
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40
40.00
1,600.00T
NwIedds Pump Control Panel
1
8,450.00
8,450.00T
Nweedab Cellular dialer and 1 year subscrition
1
2,664.90
2,664.90T
Mdmbb Alarm/Ligbt Combo
1
275.00
275.00T
SUBTOTAL
12,989.90
TAX
876.82
TOTAL
$139866.72
Accepted By Accepted Date

109 N Main Street 'Town of Rich Square Phone: [phone]
RO Box 336 Fax. [phone]
Rich Square, NC 27869 Website: richsquarenc.org
October 21, 2025
Ms. Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: ORC Designation Form
Dear Ms. Manuel:
On July 24, 2025, Donald Smith from the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an
inspection of our wastewater collection system to evaluate the Town's compliance with the
operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system. He advised that there was not a
recent Water Pollution Control System (WPCS) Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC)
Designation Form on file with your agency. Jeffrey Long has been the ORC since he has been
employed at Rich Square. Mr. Long advised that he has sent this form multiple times but he
recently had his office rehabilitated and in the process some of the information that he had has
been misplaced. Please find the copy of the recent WPCS ORC Designation Form. Per the form
it states to send to your DEQ Regional Office. Please update your records to show the assigned
designations form has been submitted.
Please feel free to contact myself Mayor Victoria Newcombe and/or ORD Jeffrey Long if you
have any further questions.
Sincerely,
fiiey Lo g — ORC
Town of 'chSquare
VAS ALL
Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
Town of Rich Square

Docusign Envelope 10: 3OD5C7D9-31FB-43D2-BABE-218C68COD3CA
Water Pollution Control System OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Designation Form
Facility Name:
Facility Type/Classification: Select
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Email Address:
Permittee Signature:
ORC
Full Name:
Email Address:
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Signature:
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Certificate
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Email this form to: [e-mail]
AND
Send to your DEQ Regional office (send to your contact or find emails here: www.deq.nc-gov/ahout/contact/regional-offices
or fax using this drop down list' -Choose DWR Regional Of6m that has coverage of this facility_
Use the 2nd page onty If you need to list additional Badmps.
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