NC0023949_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200317

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Timothy A Salmon
City of Goldsboro
200 N Ctr St
PO Drawer A
Goldsboro, NC 27530
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Goldsboro WRF
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 17, 2020
NPDES WW Permit No. NCO023949
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Salmon:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Goldsboro WRF on
3/13/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0023949. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at
[e-mail].
Si cerely,
Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist 1
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 1 NCO023949 111 121 20/03/13 117 18 I r I 19 I S I 201 I
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
67 70 U 71 U 72 I N I 731 I ]74 71 1 1 1 1 I 1 180
u I I I I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 20/03/13
19/10/01
Goldsboro WRF
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
714 Arrington Bridge Rd
12:00PM 20/03/13
24/01/31
Goldsboro NC 27533
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Robert Paul Sherman/ORC/919-735-3329/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Timothy A Salmon,200 N Ctr St Goldsboro NC 27530//919-580-4330/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispos Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Paul M Mays DWR/WARO WQ/252-948-3940/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCO023949 I11 12I 20/03/13 117 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The Goldsboro WWTP was inspected 03/13/2020 at 10:30am by Paul Mays. The facility was found to
be compliant with NPDES permit NC0023949, well maintained and well operated. The ORC Robert
Sherman was present during the inspection and was very helpful. Below is a summary of the findings
during the inspection.
The review period of 12/2018 through 01/2020 showed no enforcements over the review period.
The October 2019 DMR was spot checked for completeness. October 31, 2019 DMR data was
checked against the lab data and no issues were found.
The facility was clean and very well maintained.
All records required for the inspection were present, complete and readily available for review with no
hassle or delay.
Goldsboro WWTP lab runs most analytical test inhouse and only uses outside labs for a few required
metal samples. The Laboratory was well -kept, and Kathy Hill was present for records required from the
lab.
The current permit was readily available for review at the beginning of inspection.
The Influent Flow Meter was calibrated 05/14/2019. The unit was in good condition and fully operations
Influent Sampler was off for the weekend. The sampler is flow proportional is typically set to at least 4
degrees. Each sample obtained was 400ml according to ORC.
The grit from the Grit Removal Unit is currently stored in the Lagoon and disposed as needed.
Screenings from Bar Screen are disposed of in landfill. Bar Screen Unit was operational and in good
condition.
The DO in the Aeration Basin evaluated during inspection had an acceptable DO of 2.17 mg/I. The
other Aeration Basins were not evaluated during inspection to keep exposure to wastewater at a
minimum due to coronavirus outbreak.
The Secondary Clarifier Unit was in good condition and fully operational. No issues could be found.
The Facility is looking to close some of the basins due to concerns for Seymore Johnson Air Force
Base runways. The Basins are planned to provide habitat for large migratory waterfowl.
Spare parts are stored in the Sludge Belt Press building and forebay garage.
The Facility has 2 generators and they are run weekly.
Both Sludge Belt Press units were in good condition and only one of the two were being utilized at the
time of inspection. The processed sludge is taken by dump truck to the Goldsboro compost facility.
Three of the four High Rate Tertiary Filtration units were in operation during inspection. One was down
due to maintenance purposes and this did not affect the facilities ability to meet required permit limits.
The effluent from the filters looked great and the turbidity was 0.83 NTU. The Turbidity Meter was
calibrated on 02/2020.
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Permit: NCO023949 Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampler was off for the weekend. The sampler is flow proportional is typically set to at least 4
degrees. Each sample obtained was 400ml according to ORC.
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Permit: NCO023949 Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
0
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
0
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Comment: Screenings from Bar Screen are disposed
of in landfill. Bar screen unit was operational
and
in good condition.
The bar screen is located off the facility and should be looked at after looking at the facility
itself (inspectors note)
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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0
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
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Comment: The current permit was readily available for review at the beginning
of inspection.
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility was clean and very well maintained.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO023949 Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operatc M ❑ ❑ ❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification'
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
M
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Comment: All records required for the inspection were present complete and readily
available for
review with no hassle or delay.
The October 2019 DMR was spot checked for completeness October 31 2019 DMR data
was checked against the lab data and no issues were found.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
0
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees M
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Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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M
Comment: Goldsboro WWTP lab runs most analytical test inhouse and only
uses outside labs for a few
required metal samples The Laboratory was well -kept and Kathy
Hill was present for
records required from the lab.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
M
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
M
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Is the flow meter operational?
M
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Permit: NCO023949
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020
Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Influent Flow Meter was calibrated 05/14/2019. The unit was in good condition and fully
operational.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
E
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Is sample collected above side streams?
M
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Is proper volume collected?
0
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Is the tubing clean?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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0
Comment: Influent Sampler was off for the weekend. The sampler is flow proportional is typically set to
at least 4 degrees. Each sample obtained was 400ml according to ORC.
Grit Removal
Type of grit removal
Yes No NA NE
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
0
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# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
0
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Comment: The grit from the Grit Removal Unit is currently
stored in the Lagoon and disposed
as
needed.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
E
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
0
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Are the diffusers operational?
E
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
E
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Is the DO level acceptable?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
0
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Permit: NCO023949
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020
Aeration Basins
Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The DO in the Aeration Basin evaluated during inspection had an acceptable DO of 2.17
mg/I. The other Aeration Basins were not evaluated during inspection to keep exposure to
wastewater at a minimum due to coronavirus outbreak.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Yes
No
NA NE
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Comment: The Secondary Clarifier Unit was in good condition and fully operational. No issues could be
found.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
Facultative
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
5
Are lagoons operated in?
Multicell
# Is a re -circulation line present?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
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M
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
M
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
0
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Are dikes free of seepage?
0
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Are dikes free of erosion?
0
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
0
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
0
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locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
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0
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
M
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Permit: NC0023949
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020
Lagoons
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The Facility is looking to close some of the basins due to concerns for Seymore Johnson Air
Force Base runways. The Basins are planned to provide habitat for large migratory
ei�+o rFnuil
The lagoons are readily evaluated from the aeration basin area
(inspectors note).
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are pumps in place?
M
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Are pumps operational?
0
❑
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
0
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Comment: Spare parts are stored in the Sludge Belt Press building and forebay garage.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment: The Facility has 2 generators and they are run weekly.
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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Yes
No
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NE
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
The facility has an approved sludge management plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Both Sludge Belt Press units were in good condition and only one of the two were being
utilized at the time of inspection. The processed sludge is taken by dump truck to the
Goldsboro compost facility.
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Permit: NCO023949
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020
Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of operation:
Down flow
Is the filter media present?
M
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Is the filter surface free of clogging?
0
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Is the filter free of growth?
M
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
M
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Comment: Three of the four High Rate Tertiary Filtration units were in operation during inspection. One
was down due to maintenance purposes and this did not affect the facilities ability to meet
required permit limits. The effluent from the filters looked great and the turbidity was 0.83
NTU. The Turbidity Meter was calibrated on 02/2020.
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
0
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Are UV bulbs clean?
0
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Is UV intensity adequate?
M
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
0
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Is there a backup system on site?
0
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
0
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Comment: The effluent looked good.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
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Is the flow meter operational?
M
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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0
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
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Is proper volume collected?
0
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Is the tubing clean?
M
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Celsius)?
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Permit: NCO023949 Owner - Facility: Goldsboro WRF
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: Effluent Sampler was off for the weekend. The sampler is flow proportional is typically set to
at least 4 degrees. Each sample obtained was 400ml according to ORC.
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