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Home My WebLink AboutNC0050105_Inspection_20080828Michael F. Easley, Govemor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ,Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality August 28, 2008 Mick J. Noland PWC/Fayetteville P. O. Box 1089 Fayetteville, NC 28302-1089 SUBJECT:August 22, 2008Compliance Evaluation Inspection PWC/Fayetteville Rockfish Creek WWTP Permit No: NC0050105 Cumberland County Dear Mr. Noland: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 28, 2008. The cooperation of Wendell Baxley, Grade IV ORC, was greatly appreciated. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Trent Allen, Environmental Engineer, and Mark Brantley, • Environmental Chemist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0050105. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only,be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. COMMENTS • The wastewater plant appeared to be well Maintained and well kept at the time of the inspection. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 910-433-3300. Sincerely, Mark Brantley Environmental Chemist • Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office Cc: Chuck Baxley, ORC Central'Files Fayetteville, Files NorthCarolina Vatura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 225 Green Street -Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910) 486-1541 Customer Service Internet: w;'w.ncwaterquality.org Fax ' (910) 486-0707 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper c United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 INI 2 I5I 31 NC0050105 I11 121 08/08/22 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 181cl 19Isi 20I II 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 166 Remarks 21I I I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA----- ------ ------ ------Reserved 671 169 70I 31 711 NI 721 NI 731 1 174 75I 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Rockfish Creek WWTP 2536 Tracey Hall Rd Fayetteville NC 28306 Entry Time/Date 01:00 PM 08/08/22 Permit Effective Date 07/03/01 Exit Time/Date 03:00 PM 08/08/22 Permit Expiration Date 11/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Wendell C. Baxley/ORC/910-223-4701/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Mick J Noland,PO Box 1089 Fayetteville NC 283021089//910-223-4733/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance • Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/ / 4 , -,1/4 7 8'.2 % -04b) Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date )40 ae-0 I- a-R -op EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES NC0050105 111 121' yr/mo/day 08/08/22 117 Inspection Type 181CI Section D:. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Facility is well maintained and well kept. Please keep up,the good work. .. Page # 2 Permit: NC0050105 Owner -Facility: Rockfish CreekVWVfP Inspection Date: 08/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS,,MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive. foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE ❑❑■❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑❑❑u ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑n ■ ❑❑❑ ❑❑■❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑❑■❑ Yes No NA NE MODO ■ ❑❑❑ ■ 000 ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE Page # 3 Permit: NC0050105 Owner - Facility: Rockfish Creek WVVtP Inspection Date: 08/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 'The .facility has an approved sludge management plan? Comment: Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls'operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? Comment: Bar Screens TYpe of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in 'good condition? Comment: 'Grit Removal Type of grit removal a.Manual. b.Mechanical Yes No NA NE IN' nnn ■ nn.n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ri"n■n ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n pin ■ nnn n nn■ Yes No NA NE ■ ■ ■ nna ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No. NA NE ■ Page # 4 Permit: NC0050105 Owner - Facility: Rockfish Creek VWVfP Inspection Date: 08/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: 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 %4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type 'of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Type of operation: Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ nnn nn■n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn l:nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE Up flow Page # 5 Permit: NC0050105 Owner - Facility: Rockfish Creek VWVTP Inspection Date: 08/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance. Evaluation Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filterMedia Comment: De-chlo: ion Type of system ? Is the•feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?_ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators. operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 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-uppower? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? - Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Yes .No,, NA. NE Yes No NA NE Liquid nn■n n'•nEn Yes • No NA NE ■ -nnrl wnnrl ■n.nn n n n ■ innn [inn■ ■ rnnn Yes .No ,NA NE - nnn innn ■ nrin Page # 6 Permit: NC0050105 Owner - Facility: Rockfish Creek VVVVTP Inspection Date: 08/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Comment: Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? . ■ 0 n ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ■ n n n Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? � n n n Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • Is sample collected above side streams? ■ n ❑ n Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ n n Is the tubing clean? ■ n n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Finn. Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ n ❑ n Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? .01111 Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Finn. Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? El ID Comment: Facility is a member of the Middle Cape Fear River Basis Association. n■ Page # 7