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WQ0006941_NOV-2018-PC-0200_20180618
Water Resources Environmental Quality June 18, 2018 CERTIFIED MAIL 7013 1710 0002 1922 1876 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jerry Hatchett, Maintenance Director Caswell County Schools P.O. Box 160 Yanceyville, North Carolina 27379 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation (NOV-2018-PC-0200) Stoney Creek Elementary School — Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0006941 Caswell County Dear Mr. Hatched: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interior Director On May 3, 2018 staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This inspection was performed by DWR representative Jim Gonsiewski. The compliance inspection report for this inspection is enclosed for your review. A separate DWR office file review of self -monitoring data for the period of May 2017 through March 2018 was also conducted. The following items were noted in which permit conditions were not met: 1. Permit Condition IV.4 requires that effluent be sampled weekly for total residual chlorine. One chlorine sampling event was conducted in October 2017 and January 2018. No chlorine sampling was conducted in May 2017, June 2017, September 2017, November 2017, December 2017, February 2018, and March 2018. In the future, please ensure residual chlorine sampling is conducted weekly. It is our understanding that weekly residual chlorine sampling has been instituted by sampling directly under the effluent pipe after the chlorinator. 2. Permit Condition IV.4 limits the monthly effluent flow to a monthly average of 3500 gallons per day (gpd). This limit was exceeded in May 2017 (4506 gpd), September 2017 (4300 gpd), October 2017 (5016 gpd), November 2017 (4071 gpd), and February 2018 (4550 gpd). According to Steven Yarbrough, ORC for the facility, this excess flow was due to water line and valve leaks in the water system for the facility that have been repaired. Permit Condition IV.11(d) requires the Permittee to notify the NCDEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) if the facility is out of compliance with its permit limitations. No notifications were made to the WSRO concerning these exceedances. In the future, if flow exceeds permitted rates, please contact the WSRO with 24 hours. --'--Nothing Compares State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Phone: 336-776-98001 FAX: 336-776-9797 Our office appreciates your prompt attention and action to the above listed violations. However, the first violation noted above was also listed in our letter of June 21, 2017. Please provide a written response within 30 days of this Notice. This response should provide details on how you intend to address these violations and prevent them from occurring again in the future. If you believe there are other factors that should be considered please include them in the response. Be advised that if the requested information is not submitted to this office (as applicable) and the subject items reoccur, these violations may result in the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Enforce and are also subject to civil penalty assessment. Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me or Jim Gonsiewski at (336) 776-9800 or via email at jim.gonsiewskii-a�,ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Sherri V. Knight, P.E Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ — WSRO enc.: Compliance Inspection Report cc: Caswell County Environmental Health Steven Yarbrough — R&A Laboratories DWR Central Office — Permit File WQ0006941 WSRO Files North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT WAS 11,WATER IRRIGATION General Information Cr-e-e k l= IR nn, I ORCName: gniev\ \fartlet�uo�% Backup ORC: t r vl`n eel C -Q Other Contact: Facility NameY Permit No.: WOOODUA Owner:Ccss well Cot r+a Location (address, gps or directions): I '' O 3 S County: _ LS tiO I( Issuance Date: al /t S) Expiration Dates! 3 . 1 Telephone No.:33 - t(0 Q (, O S Telephone No.: (r-el ti 2 -lc/ D L( Telephone No.: Reason for Inspection ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP E. COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING [ Other: Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) S}eu.ev�11ar�rjroush a �r12 , C1'�ec,keYisd-Abv,{�o„� , (� s 1� zit ab © e \ n IJ ekS r c{: "J e h 0 r t vim r-v 2 stare e.ma--,-g,.. SA-Qvp . Seritr\'2 vkQ4 C., '&n tJ11 WhQ Q a VN—p l:t rke4 Vz to kij L I<.l.C-� 1 fe \YI Q e.e/avw\e:vlt \ctse-ph`�,1, -� C\�©�CtYO,f �c�CA SY`Clee `� iiC>1o,d`c�'L p t(F 6 - s- - 'e_c2is 6'r .VlC2 e2t. O \ `rv\-. , 0)F.rt}KrK SPA �'. G , edi — oo be-ekc-en %,eccCiLS R `�ea^ Vvll �— o h psev nciaes c� ' `OW5Q©IN\ S&L) Q�JI�� \ li eyie� rti 1 S a Ne_ g ' ' 1 C� tv e �� re( t, (y�7 f e Co✓7rt - 1 m�ssI T F nes ° �-"Cc�-ie �cAual et�t�,�-'i�\e, a,.4 cJ�O�� , <� i�,lti salt a11e wn t,l 1� �+ r� .�� �el ol± rZt A etv\pi 2mc,\t le0 Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes Primary Inspector:) 1 ��ltwS� Date of Tn.snectinn s 3 ( '9 Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: d ztO Exit Time: any maintenance (adjustments, cleanings, equip changes) or repairs taken)? Are weekly freeboard records present? Are irrigation tracking records present (date, weather, volume, length time, field #, Hydraulic loading, nutrient loading, other)? Has irrigation equipment been calibrated (once/permit cycle) & records present? Are records present for residuals removal (date, volume, Residual Hauler Name, Name/permit of the receiving party or letter from Municipality)? Iy Qv e r da. Is an Operation & Maintenance Plan, and Spill Plan present? Effluent Monitoring: Were effluent monitoring reports present? [ -NbMR aNDAR ❑ NDMLR Are flow rates less than permitted flow? Permitted Flow•S U0914 -Q Are application rates adhered to? Permitted Rate: IR tick d-ear" Are lab sheets available for review and support monitoring reports? Are samples analyzed for the required parameters (See permit)? Effluent concentrations do NOT exceed 2L GW standards? If required, are PAN records present and complete? n Groundwater Monitoring: Is groundwater monitoring required? Were GW-59's and lab results present? Were samples analyzed for the required parameters (See permit)? Observed records indicate no 2L GW quality violations? Soil Analysis: Were annual soil analyses results present for each irrigation field? If lime was called for on the Agronomist report, was lime applied? Copper and Zind indices: X < 2,000 ❑ 2,000 — 3,000 ❑ >3,000 Was Sodiumless than 0.5 meq/100 cm3 ? Was Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP) less than 15% ? Influent Pump Station(s) ❑ Check box if component is listed inpermit description. All pumps present, operational Floats/Controls operable Audio & Visual Alarms Operational Free of bypass lines or structures General housekeeping good Back-up power available, routinely tested & fueled? Treatment Barscreen ❑ Check box if co on Are bars spaced properly & free of excess debris? Are screenings disposed of properly? Is unit in good condition (excess corrosion)? Eiu Is aeration present? Are pumps present and operational? Is unit in good general condition? description. C C C Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Record Keeping and Reporting Information Y N Is current permit available upon request? K ❑ Has the facility been free of public complaints for the last 12 months?. 1RJ 0 Are maintenance and inspection logs present (date & time of inspections, visual observations, -&, C JK C C C C C E Y 0 ❑ NA 0 ❑ C E i ❑ C ❑ ❑ ❑ N C 0 C NA 1 NE C 0 NE C C Y N NA NE E. ❑ C C Page 2 of 4 Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Tre ent Activated Slud! e 0 Check box if component is listed in permit description. Aeration me .::: .. accessible? Aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Settleometer & dissolved oxygen results acceptable? Is sludge an acceptable color? Residual Storage/Treatment „KLagoon Basin E Septic Tank Capacity (galions):413 o /� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Y N If Septic Tank, is a sanitary T or filter present? How often are residuals pumped? Treatment Filter(s) 0 Check box if component is listed in permit description. Is unit accessible for review (i.e. inspection port or not subsurface)? Is the filter media present, correct size & type? Is mud well free of excess solids and filter media? Is media free of ponding, algae or excess vegetation? Is clear well free of excess solids and filter media? Does backwashing/air scour frequency appear adequate? Treatment Clarifiers 0 Check box if component is listed in permit description. Weirs level, free of excessive solids & algae? Scum removal system operational and accessible? Sludge blanket at acceptable level? Clarifier effluent free of excessive solids? Treatment Disinfection Type: _ Tablets _ Gas Liquid _ L Is the system properly maintained and working? Fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Adequate detention time (? 30 minutes)? If tablets, proper size & type? Present in Cylinder(s)? If UV bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth? Flow Measurement Flowmeter location: _ Influent [ Effluent Is flowmeter calibrated annually (design flow >10,000 gpd)? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter record flow? If no flowmeter (<10,000 gpd), are water -use records available (water meter)? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Treatment Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. List any items/units): NA C NE C❑ Y N NA NE C C Y C C C N NA NE N NA NE 1 1 N NA NE Y N NA NE D c n Page 3 of 4 Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Effluent Storage ❑Lagoon(s) _ Above ground tank(s) ❑ Underground tank(s) [Other: Amount of Storage (days, months, gallons, etc.): Effluent Storage Lagoons) Primary _ Secondary Influent structure(s) free of obstructions? No signs of seepage, overtopping, down. cutting or erosion on embankments? Proper vegetation type w/ no excessive vegetation present on embankments? Liner (if visible; is it intact)? Baffles/curtains in good condition? Freeboard is >2 feet from overtopping? Measurement at time of inspection: i, + f) Staff gauge is clearly marked? No evidence of overflow (vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)? No unusual color (very black, textile colors)? No Foam present? Are antifoam agents used? ❑ Yes 0 No No floating mats (sludge, plants, inorganics)? No signs of excessive solids buildup (from bottom)? Aerators/mixers operational (if present)? Effluent structure is free of obstructions and easily accessible? Effluent Pump station Ail pumps present, operational Floats/Controls operable Audio & Visual Alarms Operational Free of bypass lines or structures If required, is a rain sensor present and operational General housekeeping good Back-up power c roc j r End Use -Irrigation Number of Fields: ) Are buffers adequate? Are cover crops the type specified in permit and/or in good condition? No signs of runoff, ponding, or drift? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present, operational, and in good condition? No limiting slopes present in irrigation fields? Is site access restricted and/or signs posted in accordance with permit? No water supply wells within the CB? No water supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is permit being followed? Groundwater Monitoring Wells Does the permit require monitoring wells? If so, answer the following. Are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit? Are the monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB & CB? Are the wells properly identified & free of damage? N NA NE C C C ❑ E C g N NA NE C 0 N 0 0 NA NA ❑❑❑❑n❑❑❑n❑g Page 4 of 4 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0006941 Effective: 09/06/16 Expiration: 08/31/21 Owner: Caswell County Board of Education SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Stoney Creek Elementary School County: Caswell 1603 Stoney Creek School Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Jerry Allen Hatchett Reidsville NC 27320 Title: Maintenance Director Phone: 336-694-4116 Directions to Facility: Take Hwy 150 East into Caswell County. Turn right onto Stoney Creek School Road and facility is 1.5 miles ahead on the left. System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Steven Ashley Yarbrough Certification: 986612 Phone: 336-694-4116 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 05/03/2018 Entry Time: 09:ODAM Exit Time: 10:40AM Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Phone: 336-776-9704 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Miscellaneous Questions Treatment • Treatment Filters II Treatment Lagoons End Use -Irrigation • Wells (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: W00006941 Owner - Facility: Caswell County Board of Education Inspection Date: 05/03/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On May 3, 2018 staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This inspection was performed by DWR representative Jim Gonsiewski. A separate DWR office file review of self -monitoring data for the period of May 2017 through March 2018 was also conducted. The following items were noted in which permit conditions were not met: 1.Permit Condition IV.4 requires that effluent be sampled weekly for total residual chlorine. One chlorine sampling event was conducted in October 2017 and January 2018. No chlorine sampling was conducted in May 2017, June 2017, September 2017, November 2017, December 2017, February 2018, and March 2018. It is our understanding that weekly residual chlorine sampling has been instituted by sampling directly under the effluent pipe after the chlorinator. 2.Permit Condition IV.4limits the monthly effluent flow to a monthly average of 3500 gallons per day (gpd). This limit was exceeded in May 2017 (4506 gpd), September 2017 (4300 gpd), October 2017 (5016 gpd), November 2017 (4071 gpd), and February 2018 (4550 gpd). According to Steven Yarbrough, ORC for the facility, this excess flow was due to water line and valve leaks in the water system for the facility that have been repaired. Permit Condition IV.11(d) requires the Permittee to notify the NCDEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) if the facility is out of compliance with its permit limitations. No notifications were made to the WSRO concerning these exceedances. Page: 2 Permit: WO0008941 Owner - Facility: Caswell County Board of Education Inspection Date: 05/03/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? Of no, note below.) Comment: Treatment Filters Is the filter media present? Is the filter media the correct size and type? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? Comment: End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? Yes No NA NE 0 Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑■❑ O 0110 ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ s❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 permit: WQ0008941 Owner - Facility: Caswell County Board of Education Inspection Date: 05/03/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? Comment: ❑ ❑ NI ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑❑■ ❑ ■❑❑ O 1:1110 ❑ ❑•❑ Page: 4 �D R REVIEW SHEET PERMIT NUMBER: WO0006941 ACILITY NAME: Stoney Cree leentary COUNTY: Caswell TYPE:_Spray Irdaation REVIEW PERIODS 1mto '34 a� Parameter Freq. Limit Gor G i'7 iil (7 Mal a ch i'7_ 2 i'7 l 1 io1{ r�8 1/4 fg � Flow X Monthly 3500 gpd C !�9"c. oi�� 43o0lf1 CI% tt 1j � s-b 3= `�d �i� SSA pH X Weekly G b7 (, % fv7 b,Z C' ,) V,c%,(c (. 7 P,,,,,, r, 05 TRC BOD5 X 3 x Year G 3; tam P,(-1 NH3-N X 3xYear G 4tlfz. 3,67 36;v TSS X 3xYear G 1 r , Fecal X 3xYear G >. % ` 'dtc' � `a( DO TDS Conductivity Temp. COD TOC Phenols O&G NO2&NO3 NO3 X 3 x Year G g,3 'c,o stS TN X 3 x Year G 3 d- 3o,r g3 9 TKN X 3 x Year G 3 a-- S4'- ,? TP X 3xYear G i.4 45 ) . Residual CI X Weekly G t4i-) b 11) E,; (I a ►h Sulfide SAR As B Cd Ca Cr Cu Pb Mg Hg Ni K Na Zn Comments: Event = Once per event (19Nto rzs'icAkaI rtikI ,r',—I. S7)-714//4)? 1//'7 ler FXcee 4:-jow - cauermda - `lto to I ✓k- CO-) V__r...wziiYN�...., a � ....emu san�.. inaItiad-7-II,-F.catb C n "k, - ✓-1 � .. 3 t)1,� I meth uremc44C / O(a/( 3-7>e-r't9r-i-e. • -- 7`Yl-en 0 a Ira rne}s%5 M-e.a .r t&Jrt ( 1 r 4 of in (na ri NDAR REVIEW SHEET PERMIT NUMBER: WQ0006941 FACILITY NAME:Stoney Creek Elementa COUNTY:Caswell TYPE:Spray Irrigation REVIEW PERIOD Storage Freeboard ( 2 feet) Y or N Vri4 41 V/ V \-j 14v Field Acres Cover crop Hourly Rate Yearly Rate �` Y17 6/ /7 7% r77 87 //7 Q 17 (D //7 (( /7 (4, t7 7' � �W,, /!d 1ra ' 1 3.12 Forest 0.3 18.7" ,,,_._ ,_ _ _ Comments: