WQ0021734_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201229

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E.,
Deputy Director
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 29, 2020
via Email
Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection
Franklin Water Treatment Plant
Bulk Distribution of Reclaimed Water
Permit No. WQ0021734
Mecklenburg County
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection at
the referenced facility on December 15th, 2020 as part of the Reclaimed Water permit
renewal. A residuals inspection was also conducted as part of the WQ0000057 permit.
Separate inspection reports will be sent for each permit.
The MRO would like to thank Donna Duckworth, Jean Creech, Garrett Smith and
Maggie Macomber for their time during the inspections.
The reclaimed system is currently not functional. Repairs and equipment maintenance
will need to be addressed prior to use. MRO staff noted the following items during the
site visit and has requested our Central Office (CO) staff highlight these items in the
permit renewal:
• The Reclaimed Water pump was removed for maintenance with no current time
line for replacement.
• The in -line turbidity meter cannot be calibrated without flow and it is uncertain if
the meter is functional or will need replacement.
• There is no in -line flow meter present at the bulk fill station. A calibrated flow
meter will need to be installed prior to use.
• The MRO is to be contacted for a pre -use inspection prior to restarting the bulk
reclaimed system.
• The permit renewal is currently in process with our CO staff. Questions specific
to the renewal may be directed to [e-mail], our permit
writer assigned to your project.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1699

The MRO recognizes the Bulk Reclaimed permit is retained for an emergency use
during times of drought, but steps will need to be taken for this system to be compliant
prior to use. Charlotte Water has the option to request a permit rescission should they
determine this permit is no longer necessary.
The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, you may contact Maria
Schutte, by phone [phone]) or email ([e-mail]) with questions.
Sincerely,
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for Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Regional Assistant Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: WWQ0021734 — December 2020 Inspection Report
CC: John Huber, CW, Utilities Manager (email)
Terry Crowe, CW, Supervisor, Franklin WTP (email)
Donna Duckworth, CW, ORC - Franklin WTP (email)
Maggie Macomber, P.E., CW (email)

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0021734 Effective: 05/01/16
SOC: Effective:
County: Mecklenburg
Region: Mooresville
Contact Person: Bill Deal
Expiration: 04/30/21
Expiration:
Title:
Owner : Charlotte Water
Facility: Franklin WTP
5200 Brookshire Blvd
Directions to Facility:
From 1-77, take 1-85 south to exit 36. Exit Rigth onto Brookshire Blvd. (NC 16 North).
right. The WTP is the second building.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0084549 Charlotte Water - Franklin WTP
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020
Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 10:05AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
▪ Treatment Influent Pump Station
▪ End Use -Reuse
(See attachment summary)
Charlotte NC 28216
Phone: [phone]
Travel approx. 1 mile. The complex is on the
Phone:
Exit Time: 10:51AM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
▪ Treatment
In Treatment Disinfection
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Record Keeping
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
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Permit: WQ0021734 Owner - Facility: Charlotte Water
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection at the referenced facility on December
15th, 2020 as part of the Reclaimed Water permit renewal. A residuals inspection was also conducted as part of the
WQ0000057 permit. Separate inspection reports will be sent for each permit.
The MRO would like to thank Donna Duckworth, Jean Creech, Garrett Smith and Maggie Macomber for their time during the
inspections.
The reclaimed system is currently not functional. Repairs and equipment maintenance will need to be addressed prior to
use. MRO staff noted the following items during the site visit and has requested our Central Office (CO) staff highlight these
items in the permit renewal:
• The Reclaimed Water pump was removed for maintenance with no current time line for replacement
• The in -line turbidity meter cannot be calibrated without flow and it is uncertain if the meter is functional or will need
replacement.
• There is no in -line flow meter present at the bulk fill station. A calibrated flow meter will need to be installed prior to use.
• The MRO is to be contacted for a pre -use inspection prior to restarting the bulk reclaimed system.
• The permit renewal is currently in process with our CO staff. Questions specific to the renewal may be directed to
[e-mail], our permit writer assigned to your project.
The MRO recognizes the Bulk Reclaimed permit is retained for an emergency use during times of drought, but steps will
need to be taken for this system to be compliant prior to use. Charlotte Water has the option to request a permit rescission
should they determine this permit is no longer necessary.
The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, you may contact Maria Schutte, by phone [phone]) or
email ([e-mail]) with questions.
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Permit: WQ0021734 Owner - Facility: Charlotte Water
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The pump to Bulk fill station was removed for repair with no time line for replacement. MRO staff
is aware this Reclaimed Water permit is maintained as an emergency use for drought
conditions. A pre -use inspection will be required prior to restarting this system for verification the
pump and instrument items noted in the summary tab are functional.
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are floats/controls operable?
Are audio and visual alarms available?
Are audio and visual alarms operational?
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: MRO staff response to these questions is related to the Reclaimed Water pump - influent to the
truck bulk fill station - NOT the WTP operations NPDES influent pump.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0021734 Owner - Facility: Charlotte Water
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: These answers do NOT apply to the NPDES permit. Questions are answered for equipment
associated with the Bulk Reclaimed fill station and that flow -meter is not present. A calibrated
in -line meter will need to be installed prior to utilizing the system.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The system is currently inactive and would only be utilized during a drought, at which time water
use would be metered for each truck load. Daily averages will not apply.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment: See comments under Flow Measurement -Influent used to describe the Bulk Loading process.
Treatment Disinfection
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0021734 Owner - Facility: Charlotte Water
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: MRO staff only viewed the WTP effluent discharge from the plant, as that is where the water for
the reclaimed system is pumped (prior to dechlorination) to the adjacent bulk fill station. This
faciility does retain a Risk Management Plan for the > 2500 Ibs of Chlorine stored on -site. That
information can be obtained ing previous BIMS NPDES reports.
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Most questions are not applicable, as this is a Bulk Reclaimed Water permit for a conjunctive
truck fill station that has been inactive for years. The facility submits the required NDMRs statinc
no flow. See additional comments in the summary section.
End Use -Reuse
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site?
Are all essential units provided in duplicate?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0021734 Owner - Facility: Charlotte Water
Inspection Date: 12/15/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
Is aerated flow equalization present?
Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months?
Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times?
Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit?
Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably?
Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage?
Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use?
If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house?
Is the cover crop acceptable?
Are buffers adequate?
Is the site free of ponding/runoff?
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment acceptable?
Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Are GW monitoring wells required?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Comment: The turbidity meter questions relate to this Bulk Distribution Reclaimed Water permit, but the
typical wastewater irrigation questions do not. There is no dedicated land, fixed irrigation
equipment or groundwater monitoring associated with this permit.
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