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May 8, 2014 The Honorable Jackie Crabtree Mayor, City of Pea Ridge P.O. Box 29 Pea Ridge, AR72751 RE: Reconnaissance Inspection AFIN: 04-00152 Permit No.: AR0020672 Dear Mayor Crabtree: On April 22, 2014, Matt Holden, District 1 Field Inspector, and I performed a reconnaissance inspection in response to a complaint. The inspection was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. A copy of the inspection report is enclosed for your records. Please refer to the “Summary of Findings” section of the attached inspection report and provide a written response for each violation that was noted. This response should be mailed to the attention of the Water Division Inspection Branch at the address at the bottom of this letter or e-mailed to [email protected]. This response should contain documentation describing the course of action taken to correct each item noted. This corrective action should be completed as soon as possible, and the written response with all necessary documentation (i.e. photos) is due by May 23, 2014. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at [email protected] or 479.267.0811, ext.-12. Sincerely,

Alison West District 1 Field Inspector Water Division

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Inspection Report: City of Pea Ridge POTW, AFIN: 04-00152, Permit #: AR0020672

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WATER DIVISION INSPECTION REPORT AFIN: 04-00152 PERMIT #: AR0020672 DATE: 4/22/2014 COUNTY: 04 Benton PDS #: 077675 MEDIA: WN GPS LAT: N36.03920 LONG: W-94.04970 LOCATION: General Area

FACILITY INFORMATION INSPECTION INFORMATION NAME:

City of Pea Ridge POTW LOCATION:

2456 N. Clark Street CITY:

Pea Ridge

FACILITY TYPE:

1 - Municipal

INSPECTOR ID#:

14939 S - State

FACILITY EVALUATION RATING:

***

INSPECTION TYPE:

Reconnaissance

DATE(S): ENTRY TIME: EXIT TIME:

4/22/2014 13:00 13:30

PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE:

11/1/2012

PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:

10/31/2017

RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL

NAME: / TITLE

The Honorable Jackie Crabtree / Mayor COMPANY: City of Pea Ridge MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 29 ***** CITY, STATE, ZIP: Pea Ridge AR 72751 PHONE & EXT: / FAX:

/ EMAIL:

FAYETTEVILLE SHALE RELATED: N

FAYETTEVILLE SHALE VIOLATIONS: N INSPECTION PARTICIPANTS

NAME/TITLE/PHONE/FAX/EMAIL/ETC.:

CONTACTED DURING INSPECTION: No AREA EVALUATIONS

(S=Satisfactory, M=Marginal, U=Unsatisfactory, N=Not Applicable/Evaluated) ** PERMIT ** FLOW MEASUREMENT ** STORMWATER ** RECORDS/REPORTS ** LABORATORY ** FACILITY SITE REVIEW ** OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ** EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATER ** SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM ** SAMPLING ** SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL ** PRETREATMENT ** OTHER:

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The following items were noted:

1. The Sanitary Sewer Overflow dated April 16, 2014, at 277 N. Davis states that the overflow was 500 gallons and only impacted land. However, there were two storm drains observed behind 277 N. Davis. One was located approximately 10-15 feet to the west of the manhole. The second storm drain was approximately 75 feet south of the manhole. Thus, the report needs to be updated to address the storm sewer system/ditch north of Marvin’s Grocery Store.

2. There was an opening observed within the manhole next to the sewer line that needs to be repaired. See photograph DSCN2342.



GENERAL COMMENTS On April 22, 2014, Matt Holden, District 1 Field Inspector, and I conducted a reconnaissance inspection at 277 N. Davis Road in response to a complaint. The complaint alledged that an SSO occurred behind her residence. Clean-up efforts had been performed in the area where the discharge occurred by the evidence of lime that had been distributed by the manhole. Ken Hayes, Pea Ridge Utilities Manager, confirmed that the overflow had occurred and stated that it had been reported as required to the Department. The report was observed on the Department’s SSO database. According to the report, the overflow occurred on April 16, 2014. It consisted of 500 gallons and only impacted land. However, there were two storm drains observed behind 277 N. Davis. One was located approximately 10-15 feet to the west of the manhole. The second storm drain was approximately 75 feet south of the manhole. Mr. Hayes stated that there are grease issues on this sewer line from a commercial area. Three restaraunts are using a grease interceptor. Mr. Hayes stated that Pizza Hut and Marvins Grocery Store do not currently have an adequate grease interceptor. Mr. Hayes stated that the line is jetted every Thursday on Canon St. The City of Pea Ridge has scheduled to camera the line that runs north and south. Mr. Hayes stated that the manhole behind 277 N. Davis Road will be replaced within 30 days. This manhole is an old brick manhole in an older area of town.

INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE: -Alison West DATE: 5/7/2014

SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE: Jason Bolenbaugh DATE: 5/8/2014



Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: City of Pea Ridge POTW Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:08 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 1

Description: DSCN2339. Lime in area of manhole. It is my understanding from Mr. Hayes that wastewater has been coming out of the hole near the base of the manhole.

Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:12 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 2 Description: DSCN2341. Inside manhole.



Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: City of Pea Ridge POTW Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:13 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 3 Description: DSCN2342. Opening near sewer line.

Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:23 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 4

Description: DSCN2354. According to the SSO report, the SSO occurred on April 16, 2014. It consisted of 500 gallons and only impacted land. However, there are 2 storm drains in close proiximity to the manhole.

Opening near sewer line

Manhole

Storm Drain



Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: City of Pea Ridge POTW Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:15 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 5 Description: DSCN2345. Manhole in close proximity to a stormdrain.

Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:22 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 6 Description: DSCN2351. Looking east in the storm drain towards the manhole.



Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: City of Pea Ridge POTW Photographer: Alison West Date: 4-22-2014 Time: 13:22 Witness: Matt Holden Photo #: 7 Description: DSCN2352. Looking west at the drainage ditch north of Marvin’s Grocery Store.

Photographer: Date: Time: Witness: Photo #: Description:

May 13, 2014 Ms. Joy Alison West Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Water Division Inspection Branch 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317 RE: Reconnaissance Inspection AFIN: 04-00152 Permit Number: AR0020672 Dear Ms. West. This letter is The Utilities response to the “Summary of Findings” from a reconnaissance inspection that took place on April 22, 2014. The two storm drains that were referenced in the findings are tied together, the flow going from north to south. Both are about four feet deep and are designed with percolation drains in the bottom. In other words, they have four inch holes in the concrete bottom that allows retained water to absorb into the ground. The drainage basin that is adjacent to the manhole has a retention capacity of over 400 gallons. Some water from the SSO reached this basin, but not the one located downstream. This water would have absorbed into the ground given a little time.

A picture of the drainage basin taken on May 13, 2014. It had rained the evening before.

Storm water from the ditch north of Marvin’s Grocery Store flows into this basin. Therefore the area was not affected. All sewer lines in this area were jetted and camerad and no bad lines were found. I will continue to work with the two remaining businesses that do not have grease interceptors. They have both been in operation for a long period of time and were already in operation when we began requiring new businesses to install grease interceptors. Both facilities have interceptors but they are much too small to be effective. The damaged manhole was removed on May 5th. A new one was poured on the following morning.

Photo of new manhole taken on May 9th. I hope that I have addressed the concerns in an effective manner. Please contact me at 479-619-7108 if you have questions or concerns. Sincerely Ken Hayes Utilities Manager Cc Mayor Crabtree

November 10, 2014 The Honorable Jackie Crabtree Mayor, City of Pea Ridge P.O. Box 29 Pea Ridge, AR72751 RE: Response to Reconnaissance Inspection AFIN: 04-00152 Permit No.: AR0020672 Dear Mayor Crabtree: I have reviewed the response pertaining to my April 22, 2014 inspection of the City of Pea Ridge POTW. The information provided sufficiently addresses the violations referenced in my inspection report. At this time the Department has no further comment concerning this particular inspection. Acceptance of this response by the Department does not preclude any future enforcement action deemed necessary at this site or any other site. If we need further information concerning this matter, we will contact you. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 479.267.0811, ext. 12 or you may e-mail me at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Alison West District 1 Inspector Water Division

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